Grass-Fed Beef in Chicago: Where to Buy
Chicago sits at the edge of the Midwest farming heartland, with Indiana and Illinois grass-fed operations within a short drive. Green City Market in Lincoln Park is the premier farmers market in the city for sourcing local, pasture-raised beef directly from regional producers. For delivery, Seven Sons Farm in Roanoke, Indiana is just 1.5 hours away and ships nationwide, Chicago residents get reliable, fast arrival. Mariano's and Whole Foods carry the major certified grass-fed brands across the metro, making in-store access genuinely convenient.
Recommended Suppliers Near Chicago
These suppliers from our directory are based in or primarily serve the Chicago area.
Recommended Suppliers for Chicago
Top PicksThese suppliers are based near Chicago or are particularly well-suited for Chicago residents.
Bland Family Farm
Jacksonville, Illinois
Based near Chicago
Regenerative farm in Jacksonville, Illinois, no grain at any stage; weekly delivery to Jacksonville, Springfield, and Bloomington, plus pickup.
Raised without grain, vaccines, antibiotics, added hormones
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Illinois and Indiana have a number of grass-finished operations within 2 hours of Chicago. Beyond our directory, check the Illinois Stewardship Alliance's farm finder and the Indiana Grown program for CSA options that include beef shares. Several farms offer Chicago pickup locations during the farmers market season.
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These suppliers ship frozen nationwide and deliver to all Chicago addresses.
White Oak Pastures
Bluffton, Georgia
Ships to Chicago
Multi-generation regenerative farm in Bluffton, Georgia with on-farm processing; ships nationwide, plus a farm store and Southeast Whole Foods.
Raised without grain
Alderspring Ranch
Pahsimeroi Valley, Idaho
Ships to Chicago
Certified-organic ranch in Idaho's Pahsimeroi Valley, cattle range-herded across 46,000 wild acres; ships frozen to the lower 48 at cost.
Raised without grain
Seven Sons
Roanoke, Indiana + ~150 partner farms nationwide
Ships to Chicago
Family regenerative farm in Roanoke, Indiana run by seven brothers with a vetted partner network; subscribe or order a la carte, ships nationwide.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos
Northstar Bison
Cameron, Wisconsin
Ships to Chicago
Vertically integrated Wisconsin producer of grass-fed bison and beef, harvested on the ranch; ships nationwide, local pickup in Cameron.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Primal Pastures
Murrieta, California & Arizona
Ships to Chicago
Solar-powered family farm in Murrieta, California raising grass-fed beef and pastured poultry; nationwide shipping, boxes, and beef shares.
Raised without antibiotics, added hormones, grain
Stemple Creek Ranch
Tomales/Petaluma, California (Marin & Sonoma counties)
Ships to Chicago
Fourth-generation Marin County, California ranch, certified-organic grass-finished beef and lamb; ships nationwide, free delivery in California.
Raised without grain
Shirttail Creek Farm
Brenham, Texas
Ships to Chicago
Regenerative farm in Brenham, Texas producing grass-finished beef with dry-aged options; ships nationwide except AK and HI, free over $249.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Crowd Cow
USA, Uruguay & Japan (farm-specific)
Ships to Chicago
Online marketplace naming the exact farm behind every cut, from US ranches plus Uruguay and Japan; ships nationwide, no subscription needed.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
ButcherBox
Australia, New Zealand & USA
Ships to Chicago
The largest US grass-fed beef subscription, sourcing from Australia, New Zealand, and US farms; curated monthly boxes shipped nationwide.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
US Wellness Meats
Missouri & Midwest USA
Ships to Chicago
Direct-to-consumer grass-fed beef pioneer running since 2000, deep on organ meats, bones, and tallow; ships nationwide from Missouri.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Good Ranchers
USA (100+ independent family farms)
Ships to Chicago
Subscription meat service sourcing only from 100-plus US family farms, with a dedicated grass-finished program; free nationwide shipping.
Raised without grain, antibiotics
Five Mile Beef
Southern Utah & Nevada (700,000-acre ranch)
Ships to Chicago
Single-ranch operation across 700,000 acres of Southern Utah and Nevada; same-day delivery to St. George and Tonopah, nationwide shipping paused.
Raised without grain, vaccines, antibiotics, added hormones
Grass Roots Farmers' Cooperative
Multi-state USA (40+ cooperative farms)
Ships to Chicago
Farmer-owned cooperative of 40-plus regenerative US farms selling grass-fed beef and pastured meats; nationwide shipping with subscribe-and-save.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Buck Creek Meats
Paducah, Texas (family farm since the 1930s)
Ships to Chicago
Texas family farm running since the 1930s in Paducah, raising grass-finished beef, lamb, and pork; ships nationwide, free in Texas, $100 minimum.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Wild Pastures
Multiple US regenerative farms
Ships to Chicago
Meat delivery service sourcing grass-fed beef from regenerative US family farms, farm named on every package; one-time or subscription, 48 states.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos
C&F Farms
Roanoke, Virginia
Ships to Chicago
Third-generation family farm in Roanoke, Virginia, grass-finished with no antibiotics or added hormones; nationwide shipping plus local pickup.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, synthetic pesticides
Parker Pastures
Gunnison, Colorado
Ships to Chicago
Family ranch in Gunnison, Colorado, grass-finished with no grain ever, founded 2006; ships to all 50 states, ranch pickup available.
Raised without grain
John Henry's Meats
Millington, Michigan
Ships to Chicago
Family farm in Millington, Michigan raising grass-finished beef, pork, and poultry since 2007; ships across the US except AK and HI, plus pickup.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Wholly Cow Market
Johnson City, Kansas (Stanton County)
Ships to Chicago
Fifth-generation Kansas family ranch in Johnson City, grass-finished with no hormones or antibiotics; ships nationwide, local pickup and cafe.
Raised without added hormones, antibiotics, grain
Nourished By Nature
Bismarck, North Dakota
Ships to Chicago
Direct brand of Gabe Brown's regenerative Brown's Ranch near Bismarck, North Dakota; grass-finished beef and lamb to the lower 48, plus ND pickup.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones, gmos
Triple E Farms
Romney, West Virginia
Ships to Chicago
Small regenerative family farm in Romney, West Virginia, grass-finished and always corn and soy free; ships to the lower 48, plus local pickup.
Raised without grain
Find Grass-Fed Beef at Chicago Grocery Stores
These retail chains have locations in Chicago. Check the store locator on each brand's website for the nearest location.
Grocery Stores in Chicago with Grass-Fed Beef
- Whole Foods MarketMultiple locations, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Streeterville, Oak Park
- Mariano'sChicagoland-wide, dedicated grass-fed beef section
- Jewel-OscoLimited grass-fed options; varies by location
- Green City MarketFarmers market, Lincoln Park, Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Chicago French MarketYear-round indoor market, Ogilvie Transportation Center
Verde Farms
Uruguay, Australia & USA
Sold at retail chains
AGA-certified grass-fed beef brand sold at Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, and Sprouts; sourced from Uruguay, Australia, and US farms.
Raised without grain, antibiotics
Panorama Organic
California & Oregon, USA
Sold at retail chains
USDA Organic grass-fed beef from 50-plus family ranches in California and Oregon, owned by Perdue; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Safeway.
Raised without grain, antibiotics
Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed
Midwest, Northeast & West USA (50+ farms)
Sold at retail chains
Brand certifying cattle were never fed grain at any stage, from a 50-ranch US network; sold at Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, co-ops, and online.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Force of Nature
Texas, Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, Montana + Georgia partner ranch
Sold at retail chains
Regenerative meat brand known for organ-blended ground beef, from Roam Ranch in Texas plus partner ranches; sold at Whole Foods and online.
Raised without grain, antibiotics, added hormones
Pederson's Natural Farms
United States (Hamilton, Texas HQ)
Sold at retail chains
Texas clean-label meat company offering USDA Organic, Non-GMO grass-fed beef; sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, HEB, Amazon, and direct online.
Raised without grain
Buying Tips for Chicago Shoppers
- 1Green City Market runs Wednesdays and Saturdays at its Lincoln Park location from May through October; arrive early, the rancher vendors with the best selection sell out by 10am.
- 2Mariano's carries a dedicated grass-fed and natural beef section in most Chicago-area stores, with Verde Farms and Thousand Hills among the most consistent stock.
- 3Seven Sons Farm in Indiana offers subscription boxes that ship to Chicago with fast turnaround; their flexibility on box size makes it practical even for apartment-dwellers with limited freezer space.
- 4For bulk beef in a Chicago apartment, consider a quarter-cow share split with a neighbor, split between two households, a quarter cow fits in a standard chest freezer and drops the per-pound cost significantly.
- 5At Jewel-Osco, check the label carefully: terms like 'natural' or 'no antibiotics' do not mean grass-fed or grass-finished. Look specifically for 'grass-finished' or an AGA certification seal.
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