Best Place to Buy Meat & Poultry

Welch's Stop N' Shop

11333 West 95th St, St. John, Ind., 219.365.8190, welchsmeats.com

Welch's Stop N. Shop was established in 1953 by Edward Welch and it is still owned and operated today by Edward's son David, and his son Edward. Welch's offers a wide variety of meats, such as steaks, chicken, hams, chops, roasts, beef, freshly-made sausage, and even homemade jerky. They offer a variety of take-home meals such as BBQ ribs and chicken made on site, sloppy joes, BBQ beef and pork, stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers, Swedish meatballs, sauerkraut and many other selections. Their bakery makes fresh breads and pies, and their deli offers homemade deli salads like campfire beans, lunchmeats, and cheese. For special events, such as graduations or picnics, they sell trays and packages at a savings.

"It's our customer service and the quality of the meat we handle that makes us popular. We have a personal service and know people by name. It's always familiar faces that come here," says J.J. Calarie, store manager.

SECOND PLACE

Strack & Van Til

2244 45th St, Highland, Ind., 219.924.7588, strackandvantil.com

THIRD PLACE

Doug Komo's Meat & Deli Inc.

13410 Wicker Ave, Cedar Lake, Ind., 219.374.7773