Thunder Creek Winery is truly a hidden gem! The owners are some of the kindest people you'll ever…read moremeet, they actually opened up for us on a Sunday since we were visiting from out of town (talk about going above and beyond!). I'm very picky when it comes to wine, but I walked out with 12 bottles because everything was that good. Both sangrias are absolutely amazing, and their wine selection is top-notch. If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and stop in. Between the quality of the wine and the warm hospitality, Thunder Creek Winery is a must-visit.

We stopped in on the way home from a dog show in Ottumwa and had seen the corn stand sign on the…read morehighway and thankfully remembered to pull in the driveway. Service was excellent and we even got the dime tour and a verbal history of the business. The ambiance was country friendly with a depth of knowledge on cheese and cheese making. They had a tremendous selection of Gouda based cheeses and one of the most interesting was the stinging nettle Gouda. A variety of other locally sourced products including tasty jams were available too. Would stop again!

When we arrived, the gentleman was very friendly and took the time to show us all the samples,…read morewhich were excellent! We ended up leaving with more cheese than we probably needed, but it was too good to pass up. Everything we tried was delicious, and it will definitely all get eaten. Great experience overall!

Great customer service, large selection, and god location. Would definitely recommend this store.read more

Northcote has gone through a good transformation due to the wonderful staff they have. The meats I…read morebuy are fresh and meaty packed. Their customer service is excellent. The first time I visited the store, I was served by an amazing staff called Josh. He was very kind and willing to help me because I did not know what to expect. I buy meat and chicken at Northcote. You can also call them ahead for fresh me or inquire before going. I will recommend them to anyone looking for fresh or bulk meat.

There are plenty of local butchers and specialty deli shops in my area. Back in the day, I cooked…read morein sanctioned KCBS BBQ competions through out the midwest. Iowa takes their pork seriously. The "Pig" is King! You know, "The other white meat"! Iowa is to Pork as Wisconsin is to Brats. Fair enough? So from time to time I will order meat products from around the country and have a sample shipped to me. This place has a reputation for breaded pork tenderloin "fritters". Upon delivery, these 8 ounce perfectly shaped, seasoned and breaded beauties looked great! They are packed individually so you can portion as you like and not frozen like a solid brick. Nothing like a fresh cooked breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. I also tried some thick "Iowa Cut" pork chops...very moist and tasty. Customer service is great...fast shipping...small town hospitality. If your' a breaded tenderloin enthusiast like I am, give them a shot. The price is very reasonable while the quality is outstanding.

Great mom and pop store for the locals!…read more My husband and I have been bringing deer meat here for the last few years to get our return on deer sticks and other fun fixings from hunting season! Usually it takes a few months to get your desired products back; in 2024 we received them a few weeks early and this year we received them a little behind schedule. Either way, they are always better than expected and the flavors are amazing! They've always got plenty of in-stock meats to choose from while you're in the store, so be sure to look while you're there to take home something new to try for dinner! Definitely worth the drive from Des Moines!

We have been coming here for the last few years with our deer meat, the pizza mozzarella sticks are…read moresome of the best around, highly recommend! The store itself has about anything you need from meat to regular groceries!