Peoria Packing Butcher Shop Opens New Facility in North Lawndale, Bringing ‘Moo & Oink Vibe’ Back to West Side

Peoria Packing Butcher Shop, a longtime staple for Chicago meat lovers, has officially opened its new 100,000-square-foot facility at 4521 W. Roosevelt Rd. in North Lawndale, marking a major relocation from its historic Fulton Market location.

The business’s last day at 1300 W. Lake St. was Oct. 25. The move ends decades in Fulton Market, where ongoing redevelopment and rising property values have transformed the once-industrial district into a hub for restaurants, offices, and luxury residences.

Company officials said the new space provides room to expand operations and add new features, including a full-service deli and on-site meat processing facilities.

In a Facebook post on Monday, the company celebrated its first day at the new site. 

“Thank you all for making the first day amazing,” the company’s post reads. “We are so incredibly excited to open this new space, and can’t wait to keep servicing our customers at the utmost quality for many years to come.” 

The post added that the shop’s first weekly special from the new location will debut on Wednesday and encouraged customers to “stay tuned for more updates.”

The company’s new hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. 

On social media, early visitors shared excitement about the move, with one Facebook commenter noting under the company’s post that the store “has that Moo and Oink vibe” — a playful nod to the beloved meat chain that once anchored community cookouts and block parties. Moo & Oink, a once-iconic Chicago meat wholesaler, shuttered all its locations in 2011, including its Austin store at 4848 W. Madison St. 

Local officials, including Ald. Monique Scott (24th) and City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, visited the store Monday to mark the opening day.

The expansion represents a major investment in North Lawndale’s Roosevelt Road corridor, an area city leaders have long sought to re-energize with new manufacturing and food-production facilities.

Peoria Packing, founded in 1993, has built a loyal following for its no-frills, wholesale-style approach—selling large quantities of fresh meat directly to the public. The company said it plans to maintain that model while expanding retail offerings at the new site.