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!

Incredible brisket sandwich, so tender, beautiful smoke ring…read more Best wings Ive ever tasted even better than my home smoked wings! smoked beans-top notch, almost a meal in itself. The Mac and Cheese was very satisfying. I loved their sauces. Cannot choose my favorite because they Were all unique & tasty. The Peach one was spicy but I couldn't get enough of it. Their customer service was top notch! Definitely going back for more.

I've had barbecue all over the country--from Georgia to Tennessee to Texas--and I can honestly say…read morethis was the best brisket and bbq pork ribs I've ever had. The brisket was perfectly cooked: incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with natural flavor. What really stood out was the seasoning. It enhanced the meat without overpowering it, allowing the rich, smoky beef flavor to shine through with every bite. The customer service was just as impressive. Everyone was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making the entire experience even more memorable. Outstanding food paired with exceptional hospitality is a rare combination - a gem hidden in Cedar Rapids. Highly recommend the place if you're ever in town.

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.

By far the best place to get meat in the area. The guys behind the counter weigh up fresh meet and…read morewrap it nice and tight. The large selection is on display and you choose the cuts that you want. Their produce section is always fresh and well cared for. I am almost always guaranteed quality produce (juice, crisp, no bruises) with each individual item. Prices throughout the store are reasonable and relatively inexpensive compared to another large Iowa grocery store chain. Finally, one of the best perks of the store....at checkout you don't have to unload! Cashier unloads, scans, bagger puts bags in cart, wheels groceries out to your car, and loads them in your car!!!!! YES!!! A couple of side notes.... *Fareway is closed on Sundays. *Weekends have large influx of local high school workers. As a former high school grocery store worker....please be patient as these youngsters are just learning the ropes of a job and responsibility. :)

Best meat counter any where. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is easy to find. Would recommend…read morehighly

Indy grocery store that has a great selection for being a small town grocer. Prices aren't too bad…read moreand they have a nice Latino food section that rivals some Mexican grocery stores that I've been to. Look forward to going back.

Deli has delicious home made tamales and other daily Mexican specialties. Owner is a good butcher!read more

We loved our morning at Bass Farms! It wasn't super crowded and had activities for all ages. It was…read moreperfect for our 22 month old. The tractor ride was the highlight for him, followed by soccer billiards. The pumpkins are already picked, so after you do all of the activities, you don't have to lug a pumpkin from the field. They're also priced by size, not weight.

Ever since discovering this family farm about three years ago, we enjoy stopping whenever we can…read more On a long drive home from Green Bay, I was thrilled to find they were open until 9 pm (shorter hours in the fall/winter). We were able to satisfy our craving for Chocolate Shop Ice Cream and I found one of my favorite protein bars I haven't found elsewhere. Hubby got his favorite popcorn and another jar of jam. We are now signed up for their rewards program which gives us 10% off. This would be a great place to take our grandkids- just wish it was closer!

Visiting the in-laws in Cedar Rapids Iowa recently. We arrived at lunch time, and they pulled an…read moreabsolutely sensational meat and cheese tray out of the fridge. There was dried fruit, some fresh veggies, three different dips/sauces. And separately packaged were several types of crackers. It was gorgeous!!!!! The large diverse variety of the meats and cheeses just couldn't be beat. I'd have pictures (it deserved pictures) but the ravenous hoard barely waited for it to be unwrapped before they were diving in. I was one of the ravenous hoard ;) Just perfect, highly highly recommend.

I love, love, love charcuterie. I've been following the Hangry Ladys Facebook page for sometime…read moreand always wanted to try her products. Now that she's opened a store front in Newbo market, I had the chance. I got the small box to nosh on while I was out running around, and it hot the spot. Perfect portion for one person with a nice selection of sweet (fruit) and savory. The products were all of good quality and very fresh. I can't wait to get a group together to try her charcuterie pretzal.