Howard & Sons Quality Meats

I’m sorry folks but this place is seriously in need of an update and better refrigeration… upon walking in there a horrible stench hits your nose… smells like dog food… the only reason why i continue into the place is because i was with my husband and if i passed out i knew he would take me out of there quickly. .although the people there were friendly the meats and other products just didn’t look appealing at all. wont be back… not even to ask for directions if i was lost

I really wanted to look around the store and check out their «quality meats» but I couldn’t get past the horrible smell! It was really bad, kinda smelled like rotten flesh. No thanks.

Skip this place and save your self the trouble! I went twice to make sure I was not missing something? Its a wonder that Howard & sons enjoys the success that it does. I guess people in this part of the world are so used to sub par service and goods that they actually enjoy going to places like this…

There’s nothing more attractive and romantic to me than a local butcher, especially one that’s long-​standing and so close to my house. Maybe a local barber… but that’s it.
For me, Howard & Sons has all the things that a local butcher needs to have, but there are a two major complaints that knock it down for me.
First, is the smell. I understand a butcher’s isn’t supposed to smell like a candle shop, but the few times I’ve been in H&S’s, the place smells really really strongly of… well, meat. As in, open a package of hamburger meat, stick your nose into the patty and huff kind of smell. Much like how a restaurant that has dirty bathrooms suggests their kitchen is just as poorly kept, there’s something about such a potent beef smell that is unsettling to me.
Second is their selection. I understand that they’re at the mercy of their target demographic. But as a seller of meats in 2013, I think it’s short-​sighted to not have at least SOME options for grass-​fed or organic meats. I personally really don’t care about whether the chickens I eat were given 2000 sq acres and a college education, but I do wish they sold grass fed beef — if you’ve never had it, it’s awesome. I haven’t been here in months, so maybe they’ve changed this.
I’ll add another star to this review if the next time I visit either the smell has lessened or they provide at least one option for healthily produced meat. If they fix both, it’s a 5 star for me.

It’s awesome to find a real butcher that will cut to order if you like. Want a big steak or pork chop… they can hook you up.
I get all my pork shoulders there for my award winning pulled pork and the quality of meat and the cuts are excellent.
I stopped buying meat at the grocery store because I’ll talk quality.
Also they do these great lunch cookouts on the weekends, promoting their meats… go on their website for the dates, well worth the visit.

The BEST Beef Jerky I have ever had! Try the Jalapeño Beef Jerky! The steaks are great and they usually have half-​priced steaks in the freezer by the jerky that are from the day before but still fresh and delicious! They have fresh Tamales every Saturday and they are phenomenal!

over-​priced and not that great quality. I have been here a few times and will not go back any more. Everything I have gotten I have been disappointed in. I will go to Welch’s Stop and Shop in St. John over this and this is really close to my house.

Great product, but miss-​priced after i got home, found out they had priced sausage as porterhouse. But the steaks I got were great. Griffth Meats never made a mistake like that.

Nice little meat market. In a day and age when everything is packaged and portioned meat from the Iowa Beef Processors, it is nice to see that there still are a few butchers out there … and it seems like they work at Howard & Sons. Nice selection of beef throughout the store — whether you have an interest in prime rib or any kind of steak. Some offerings are per piece and some are by the pound. In either event, try it all. The Howard & Sons bacon was very nice … and you can get just the amount of pieces you want. They also have capon and duck and fresh turkey (HoKa from Waterman, Ill). Give this place a try for any fresh meat. Tried their polish sausage — had a bit too much snap to the casing for me … but still nice taste.

Old school butcher, Great quality.

WELL Philippe’s Catering at Howard & Son’s just catered my friends wedding. Drinks and appetizers were suppose o be served at 2:00pm and tables dressed. they did not show up till 2:30 with appetizer’ no plasticware or table ware. Dinner was suppose to served after the wedding at 3:30pm. They did not show up till 4:45 with the pig. and Tableware and table cloths. The pig was still really raw and had to have it put in the oven for hour. The photographer took picks of the bloody pig. dinner was served at 5:30pm after half the guest have left. I overhead that the catering cost $ 1,200. They would have been better off going to Gordon Foods and doing it themselves. The pig was tuff. I just hope no one gets sick tonight. It was really sad–

Great place to get more specialized and better quality cuts of meat.

This place is great! First of all, I love Boar’s Head deli meat and cheese. Howard’s is one of the few places in NWI that carries it, and I pretty much will not eat a sandwich unless it has Boar’s Head deli meat. All of the meat, poultry, and seafood is also very fresh and reasonable. We cook at home a lot and grill and use the smoker a ton in the summer. Howard’s has always had the cut of meat that we needed even when it was a somewhat odd request. Prices and service are great… what more can you ask for!

This review is on customer service. I haven’t really purchase many meat items from this store. The only thing I really purchased is the dino bones (for dogs) and spices.
The store is very clean and the employees are nice and friendly. I especially have to give mention to the butcher, Ritchie. Ritchie is extremely nice and friendly. He definitely tries to please the customer. I have smaller dogs and he cuts up the dino bones just right for my dogs.
I do agree that the prices for the meats is high. But I do recommend trying the dino bones. (If you have dogs)

Everything has been said, although I do think that the quality is better than a typical grocery store. Pricey. .. absolutely.

Barbecue season is upon us and when run-​of-​the-​mill meat from your grocery chain just won’t do, give Howard & Sons a try. Yes, their meats are a bit pricier than meat from a grocer, but it’s definitely worth it because it’s high quality. And it’s a mom and pop shop, so you can expect to pay a bit more than a chain. I come here and buy bulk-​size orders of meat for grilling out for parties. They have a wide selection and it’s fresh.
They have a rewards card that earns you freebies, so after you purchase so much they give you your reward. Also, with the rewards card, you get a freebie for your birthday.
Their steaks, pork chops, and burgers are all delicious on the grill, but my favorite is their 3 Floyds beer brats. Holy cow are they delicious, especially when accompanied by an ice cold 3 Floyds brew. And they really impress your craft beer loving friends at the barbecue.

lots of parking… very clean inside… very friendly and helpful staff… big selection of fresh and frozen meats… ostrich…buffalo…boars head deli section too… ok thats the up side… prices very high… quality of the meat isnt anything great… not any better than Strack N Van Tils grocery down the street… and you would think being in Munster they would have some Prime cuts of beef… hint to the sausage guy… andulille sausage doesnt just mean add cayenne to whatever sausage that is your trying to pass off as the real thing… they had a sign in the window… come check out our new fish selections, over 20 varieties… we stop in… look around the meat cases… no fish… my dad asks one of the guys where is your fish? «oh its in the frozen case» … oh no fresh fish? the answer…* well it WAS fresh, then we froze it” … HELLO??? … do your self a BIG favor… take a 10 minute drive and go to Griffith Meat Market… prices lower… better meat… and before you head out to griffith… give them a call… order some of thier fried chicken… OMG is it good… cooked fresh to order. something to eat on your way home… possibly the best fried chicken around…

Since I was a kid my parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and teachers have gone to Howards for their fresh meats. You always recognized the building by the large cow affixed to the roof of the building. Once I moved to Schererville though it wasn’t always convenient to drive all the way to Munster. But just this last year they expanded and added a new Schererville location, minus the cow unfortunately. The story was that the city of Schererville wouldn’t let them add a cow to the building.
The food is awesome. If you ever want fresh meats from steaks, brats, chicken, pork, etc then you have to check them out. Plus they have their frequent buyer program that will entitle you to future discounts.

”’ HOWARD“S up date ”’ DATE LINE 2200 hrs. 09÷06÷06 get the howie’s ribs you will not be sorry, salt pepper good hot fire not flames. half hour 40 min and thats it for me lil pink never scared me … Howard’s is a class act .NO frills. These folks really have a good product. it dose not come cheap .But it will not send you to the poor house .the chops are great! The steak are better than most of the resturant’s .They even have a punch card to save up for free stuff. .They tie the rosat there on location, you can tell the twine is still white .they take great care of the customers. i wish i lived next door of this place.