When my family is having an event- we go here for the Special Occasion Meat. Thanksgiving smoked…read moreturkey? It's the perfect consistency and flavor- I could focus on this instead of drinking heavily to drown out my family's opinions about RFK Jr during our feast. Mother's Day Bratwurst cookout? Select your type- they have Philly cheesesteak, Big Grove Beer battered, Korean short rib, creole, and mango habanero. All of them slap like a disgraced debutante whose promenade partner got fresh behind the ice sculpture. Driving to the East Side of Iowa city and simply want a top shelf Cuban Sandwich? Well tough shit for you, they don't have it on the top shelf; it's made fresh in front of your face. (In terms of quality though I will put that in a tip shelf). Finally, the staff are helpful and knowledgeable. The usual stereotype I have of a butcher is a really beefy and gruff dude with chronic meat sweats, who pals around with a baker and candlestick maker (why is that a job btw, that seems like a hobby at best). These guys don't look like that- giving me a lesson in stereotypes and judging books via their cover. As I chomp down on my deliciously spiced sausages, I realize that both my horizons and waistline have expanded. Finally, it is pronounced Toe-Ma's. Get that wrong and they will laugh at you, and you will deserve it.

This place is our favorite local neighborhood spot for grocery staples, lunch sandwiches in a pinch…read moreand awesome grill meats.

Consistently great product and great people. It's our go to for fresh quality meats. Not over…read morepriced and they are extremely knowledgeable.

If you see the name Ruzicka you can most defiantly count on Friendly Service! Best in Class when…read moreit comes to Iowa Meats! They are the Caitlin Clark of the local meat processing! And if you have an up- Coming Business celebration, Wedding, Family reunion, birthday, Anniversary, Graduation party, you name it you can count on The Ruzicka's Home town Catering Business! What a great place to drop in and look at all the freshest cuts of Meats!

Very friendly staff, very clean and well stocked. Service was fast, our meat cut as desired.read more

Exceptional service and quality. They will help you pick to correct choice of beef or pork for your…read moreoccasion. The grade of meet is outstanding. We like to get the cheese curds and beef stick to snack on. The curds are always fresh and squeaky. They have a number of choices of beef stick to choose from. The last time in the owner help use pick the beef roast to serve for Mother's Day. I would suggest the brat Patties. A little different spin on the everyday brat.

I just love their re-structured bacon (breakfast strips) I think it fries up easier than bacon (no…read morecurling and splattering). The staff at Polashek's is friendly and helpful. Go on Saturdays when they have free samples! We discovered this place from a friend of ours who grew up around Protivin and suggested we "Czech" them out. It's the only place I know of where I can get jaternice (a sausage very similar to the "oatmeal sausage" my grandfather made) About every 6 months a group of us makes a trip down from Rochester to purchase their awesome products. Keep up the good work Polashek's!

I learned about this place from the Travel Channel. They make the most fantastic jaternice (a…read moreCzech sausage which includes pork tongue, pork snouts, barley, etc.). It's a crumbly product that you can cook in the morning with scrambled eggs, enjoy in a gravy, and so forth. The flavor and consistency is awesome! I also bought some pork and apple brats that were quite tasty. The snacking sticks made with beef, jalapeno, and pepper jack cheese were top quality, too. The meat locker is just a couple of minutes away from Bohemian creek - a great place to trout fish and primitive camp. I'll be back for sure this year! Check out this place when you are near Cresco and Spillville. You'll be glad you did!

Every time I have stopped at City Meat Market, I have never been disappointed in fact just the…read moreopposite. The service always exceeds my expectations. Everyone is helpful, knowledgeable, and very friendly. Who could not love a small town grocery store with a wide and deep selection of groceries plus they offer smoked meats? The meats are smoked daily and onsite. The venue is everything you expect from a market in a small Iowa store.

I search for butchers and smokehouses when traveling. When multiple people leap forward with the…read moresame name immediately when you ask where you can find some quality that says something. When they are quite some distance away from it that's another indicator. And then when you see the long running history.... You need to get there. Well the stars aligned and I've been talking about the City Meat Market for a week now. Solid space made like you might for big family gathering. I had the most excellent smoked pork chop, some summer sausage, sticks, and smoked salmon. I do not imagine being disappointed with anything produced here. If you're passing anywhere remotely near here stop in and stock up!

I ordered half of a half of beef in the middle of October. They had a 2 to 3 week wait for my order…read morewhich was no problem. I live in Cedarfalls but my husband fondly remembers going to the Gilbertville the locker when he was a child. We ordered the same amount of beef two years ago. What I thought was wonderful was when I called to order they brought up our previous order information and I just told her to keep it exactly the same. They text me when my order was ready. I came today on Saturday to pick it up. They're open until 3 o'clock on Saturdays. I was greeted by a gentleman when I walked in. He took care of me right away in bringing up my order information and ringing me up. There were at least three other employees there along with him. When customers walked in after me the others who are preparing meet stepped over to help those customers right away. They are obviously well-versed in customer service. For $686 I received 214 pounds of meat. I got ground beef hamburger patties steaks and roasts. It's enough to almost fully fill up my little freezer. The average price was $3.21 a pound which is really very good considering all the different cuts of meat I got. They are conveniently located in the middle of Gilbertville. It's not a fancy place by any means. But it's clean inside and they have great people. Now for at least the next year I won't have to buy any beef at the supermarket. It makes my shopping Bill smaller and the ease of preparing meals better. I will be back next time I need to refill my freezer. They also have meat that you can come in and purchase right there. They have a wide arrange of meat products from chicken pork rabbit turd all sausages pretty much anything you could want. They have smaller bundles to such as a pork bundle a grilling bundle or a chicken bundle. Last time we got the cream of the crop steak bundle. For $100 it was full of awesome steaks. I just don't have enough room in my freezer to purchase any more this time.

Best little grocery store you will ever find. 1940s established and still mostly original in is…read moreservices. You want a steak they bring out a side of beef and cut a slice for you in plain sight. From behind the counter the butcher will say how thick would you like your steak cut. Let me tell you. You cook it right at home and it's so fresh and delicious. You will never get a steak that good in a restaurant. So many other fresh made things there I don't have time to list it all. Do your self a favor and try Cremers then you can tell your own story on this wonderful place.

Nothing beats Cremer's meats! Fresh, custom, and extensive meat selection. Great local and regional…read morespecialty food, cheese, maple syrup, and meats. The staff is friendly and helpful and Jeff, the owner, is super accommodating and service oriented.

Mike has good quality products at reasonable prices. He has a good variety of products for sale.read more

We love OC meats & Mike. Super nice guy! There are always great deals & good quality food! we do a…read morelot of our shopping here.

Hauber's is a must stop whenever I am in Wisconsin! I travel there about twice a year frame west…read morecoast and it is generally my first and last stop. Their beef stick is a favorite and many requests to bring some back home.

Awesome selection of meats and cheeses - worth an hour drive. Last visit we bought pork chops…read morethat were delicious

This place is a coffee lover's dream! They have a huge selection of coffee to choose from. They…read morealso have dip mixes, soup mixes, and spices. Another thing they have is a large assortment of candy and sprinkles. The place was nice and quaint, and the service was great.

Wow! Everything you need for spices and treats! Natural peanut butters. Local delivery- great for…read moregifts. Friendly service.