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!

I went to just browse with my wife and it's small. However it packs quality, has all the basics of…read morewhat you would expect + ice cream. I've been returning everyday to get the $8/NY Strip. It's a place you should go see at least once, a local small business I can actually afford to support. Folks are very nice and service is quick, not very busy. The interior design is cute too.

This is hands down my new goto butcher shop . The quality and service is unmatched. They offer food…read moreand full service butcher shop and a little ice cream . The decor is inviting and fun. I drove by so many times telling myself to stop and was I finally thankful I did. The jerk and beef sticks selection is great . Try the Bubba jerky if you like heat. I can't wait to return.

Ye Olde Butchershoppe is a great butcher shop in town! I wanted to pickup some steaks but left with…read morea lot more. First off, the staff were very friendly and not pushy at all. The spacious store has the full spectrum of meat products for anyone whether looking to grill for themselves or a large party: a great case of cuts, frozen larger meat sections (e.g. whole ribeyes), a smoked section, and various snacks & entrees. Plus, the prices were very reasonable. I ended up getting some Bacon-wrapped Sirloins, Smoked Hard-boiled Eggs (their specialty--tasted like an aged cheese!), and Meatloaf, which were all so good. I can't wait to try more from here in the future!

Great service and very welcoming staff!! Big selection of meats, which turned out grearead more

Excellent, friendly service and a fantastic selection of high quality meats. Always enjoy visiting…read morewhen in the area. Suggestion the flat iron steaks for the grill.....tender and delicious.

Having moved to Iowa from Colorado, I was extremely surprised and grateful to find Louie's has…read moregreat chorizo. I love my huevos rancheros and need the good chorizo I get a Louies. The steaks of course are excellent, along with anything else I have go from them.

Looked for an open butcher shop in central Minnesota on a Sunday and Grandpa's was open! Small shop…read morebut prior info said try the tri tips and we did! Worth the stop. Bring a few of these home with you. We also enjoyed cheese curds and jerky.

Drove down to Grandpa's, opened the door to enter, and then promptly turned around and left. The…read morecashier and customers were not wearing masks, and the space is quite small. The extent of their COVID precautions is a plastic shield at the counter. I did not make a scene in the store, but I did call when I got home. I expressed my concerns politely and asked if the lack of masks was an anomaly or regular practice. He said that they have a plastic shield and a sign on the door to comply with the law, but customers can come and go as they please (with or without masks). I told him that the pandemic is real and unless they enforce mask-wearing, I will not come back. He said, "Fine!" and hung up on me. It is a bummer because they have delicious tri-tip roasts.

We have gone to Dennison Meat for 9 years now. It started with purchasing a 1/2 cow to be processed…read morefrom a small local farmer which has grown to also getting a whole hog every year. Dori and her team have helped us every part of the way to ensure we would get everything prepared the way we wanted for our family. Having an option for nitrate free smoked meats that have amazing flavor has been a game changer for our family. If you've never ordered from Dennison Meat, give them a call, you will never regret the change in the quality of meat you will receive compared to grocery stores.

It is often easy to judge a book by the cover. Make sure when you are driving by this place you…read moredon't. It may not be what you expect from what you see on the outside but take a chance and drive out of your way and stop in. The owner is a great lady who knows the value of putting good quality meat on the table. Whether you've got a small family or a large family this is the place to stop for your retail or custom meats.

This place is amazing, a super clean, local butcher with everything you could ask for. Huge…read morebeautiful steaks, specialty foods from the surrounding area, farm to table type stuff, prices are good too! The butcher and others working were extremely knowledgeable and nice, service was fast and professional! Support local businesses, and support these guys the right thing, if you're passing through Hokah or live local it's worth the stop. I would recommend a drive from La Crosse if you're planning a good meal. They also serve different lunch specials daily.

Beef, venison, whatever it is this is the only place I get my meat processed. The venison sticks…read moreare the best I've ever had. Get the jalapeño cheddar sticks!

Bought some wagyu beef burgers already formed from freezer, and two fresh ribeye steaks. Got home…read moreand they had given us a tiny ribeye and an eye of round steak we would never choose. They were not wrapped with butcher paper either, they were vacuum sealed. What gives? Anyone else experience this?? Are they giving old frozen meat when folks order fresh steak?

This is a charming meat locker with beautiful cuts of meat, as well as a selection of jerky, and…read moreseafood. Definitely worth a stop if you're passing through Albert Lea or preparing to host a holiday feast.

Only have had bear and venison sausage and hot dogs done here but, smack my lips, they're good!…read more Locker has been recently bought out so hope it's the same as it was. :) Will update when we get this year's "crop" back (which is today!)

From the owner: Concord Store & Locker provides butchering services to the West Concord, MN area.read more