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.

The place to go for Irish Bangers and other great brats and sausages…read more Quality meats at a real butcher shop. Friendly service.

Not the best for a deli sandwich, just fair. Like just what Mom would make to shut you up for…read morelunch. No wow factor just ok at best. So I guess I'm not a big fan of what they offer for lunch.

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!

Growing up in North Dakota, German summer sausage was a mainstay. No one got by with making poorly…read moremade sausage. I bought some summer sausage at Roehrkasse Meat last week. I had very high expections and their sausage made the cut. It is quite likely some of the best summer sausage I've purchased outside North Dakota. I'll be back!

I am a proud omnivore; red meat, pink meat, white meat, greens, tubers, leguimes, seeds, nuts,…read morelactose, starch, grains and alchohol. Did I miss anything? When one thinks of a butcher in small town America, you would be thinking of this place. So clean that they must be the poster child of USDA approval. Their beef is the best in the area, that is including our neghbors in the Amanas. Whenever we need a custom cut of cow they are courteous and informative. I would drive form Iowa City just to buy a prime rib roast from these guys, their bacon is not too bad either.

Actually had a chance to visit the mothership this year. Bud is long gone, and his son who runs it…read moreis getting up there, but all the butchers currently plying their craft know their stuff. Totally inspiring that some of them were really pretty young, and learning the trade as well. Cool that it's in the birth town of Capt James T. Kirk, too. Look that up, Gunga Din... ;)

Always has my special orders ready. Great meats at good prices…read more Highly recommend

I ordered a bunch of stuff and never got a confirmation nor did it show up on my bank account so I…read moreassumed the order was not placed so I ordered again. Ended up ordering a second time and got sent the confirmation for both orders immediately. I understand that they can't refund but the dismissive response made me question the integrity of this company.

I have bought from Midamar many times over the years. The quality is fantastic and the prices are…read morereasonable if you buy in bulk. The shipping is super speedy and the packaging is really wonderful. I have never had a package sent that was not super cold and everything was just as if I picked it straight out of the freezer or fridge (whichever is relevant). Sometimes there was even a little something extra in the box (Off hand I can remember a whole chicken on one occasion). When I was cooking and shooting photos for a cookbook Midamar was kind of a lifesaver when a halal deli (Top Deck Deli) in Santa Clara closed down and I really needed certain products to achieve my goals. I was able to get pepperoni, salami, turkey roll (it's ham made with turkey thighs but I get why they do not refer to it as ham), and beef bacon which were all needed for the various recipes. We have also tried summer sausage, snack sticks (think slim jims and a way to give in to a major pregnancy craving the halal way), turkey bacon, sausage links (one of the few items I do not like), turkey breast, cotto salami slices, whole chicken, and chicken nuggets (not especially wonderful but my children liked them well enough). The products are so good and convincing in comparison to the traditional pork varieties that even my non-Muslim family members who do eat pork were very impressed with it. In fact my mom is planning on buying the turkey roll (ham) from them she liked it so much. I also think that the anyone looking at the photos of the foods I made with these products would never suspect it was turkey or beef products. The meat shop we visit in San Jose usually carries the products we use on occasion but I much prefer to buy from Midamar directly. As long as they are in business and their quality remains the same or better then I will continue to buy from them and recommend them to others.

Best Customer Service Ever! Very responsive and so helpful! Thank you for all the years of great…read moreservice.

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It's not your usual mexicana place with tacos and burritos. It's a butcher shop, grocery store and…read morerestaurant. You actually watch your tortillas being made in house and you can see the meat being used for cooking comes straight from the meat case. Excellent food and salsa bar with all the trimmings you'd expect in a place in San Diego.

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.