Felicia's Meat Market, Deli and Catering — Restaurant in Schaumburg Township

My mom kept bringing me the most delicious eggplant parmesan and I FINALLY discovered that it was from this really nice little deli just blocks from my new home in Schaumburg.

It's nestled in the south-west corner of a plaza at Meacham and Biesterfield (Wise) roads and from the moment you walk in, you can tell that their specialty is fresh meat. From classic cuts to Whole-Foods-style marinated items, I've been quite impressed by their effort to offer more upscale products that people can cook the moment they walk through the door at home. While Whole Foods charges about $9/pound on shish kabobs, Felicia's is around $6.30/skewer, which hey -- that's a $3 savings and adds up fast over repeat visits.

I've also started coming here for the sandwiches at lunch time; my favorite and full disclosure -- only sandwich I keep getting -- is their standard roast beef. There is nothing more amazing than LOTS of fresh-sliced roast beef with the classic trimmings on french bread.

So why only 4 stars and not 5? Mainly just because of that extra "oomph!" factor. My favorite sandwich has no seasoning; at the least, I would LOVE if their staff asked "Would you like salt, pepper or oregano (whatever)?" on it. The answer would be yes and also give them 5 stars.

I got their tomato/mozzarella salad with a sandwich and that too needed some "oomph!" to taste perfect. I added some parmesan cheese at home, which lent it some salt without that osmosis effect that salt (added at the deli) would have caused to the fresh-cut tomatoes.

So! Awesome place. Great quality. Just needs a little TLC from the spice rack and they are the perfect example of how to run a successful business that makes me WANT to come back.

FYI: Not a fan of their order-line process. Twice now, I was standing there and they asked people behind me for their orders when I was already waiting for a little while (quality takes time, lol). They need to ask "Have you been helped?" BEFORE going down the line and asking someone behind me (or you, anyone really) "What would you like?" -- otherwise, there goes that ordering opportunity when you try to be nice/polite and not...

Was told about Felicia's by a friend, because they make a great sandwich called the Beast. Well went there going on 3 years ago and also discovered it was also was a butcher shop.

Well I had the Beast and it was excellent, but when I found out about the butcher shop I also ordered one of there meat packages, all I can say is their quality and friendly service is top notch and as of the review I haven't had a bad piece of meat from there. Unless I need something after they close for the day, I haven't purchased meat from a major chain store since.

They work with you on how you want it cut and packaged. If they don't have what I'm looking for they can get it or if it is one of their special blends the will make it for you while you wait.

They have very good prices also, I have gotten more meat per pound for less money then any of the chain stores around.

I signed up for their email flyers and have used that several times, the pasta salads are really good.

They have made only 2 mistakes in 3 years forgetting part of the order and without hesitation they said come back so they could make it right. And they did.

So as long as they stay around my freezer will be stocked with their...

EDIT: I've come to the realization that my initial review was emotionally driven. I should not let one experience (albeit bad) define all of them. I've been here several times before and since my review with no complaints to be had.

I've been here before and I've had a good experience but my recent experience was poor enough to warrant this review unfortunately. I had arrived at 8 and they hadn't opened yet. This, to me, can be expected for a small place. It doesn't bother me. I was there first. Two ladies showed up and made a comment directly to me that no one is there yet. I walked in and waiting for them to open up. While waiting, 2 other people walked in. Both ladies helped the other 2 patrons without helping me even though i had been waiting 15 minutes and even though they made a comment directly to me acknowledging I was there first. When I was helped, I was told a butcher couldn't cut me 5lbs of unmarinated skirt steak. I essentially lost 20 minutes of my morning for absolutely nothing. I hope in the future I can increase this from 2 stars but this experience left a real sour taste...