You may ask yourself why is a vegetarian reviewing a butcher shop. Well the answer is I didn't have…read morea choice but to stop in because I was on a trip with a bunch of colleagues. But I am very glad that I did. I do occasionally eat fish, so I did pick up a packet of smoked salmon. But it was also really pleased to see the variety of selection of non-meat products. If you were heading up north and needed stuff for charcuterie on the boat, you could definitely stop here. My colleagues had packed a cooler and bought an assortment of fresh and frozen meat, which they insisted some of the best in Minnesota. Given how much meat they like to eat, that's saying a lot. It's just off the highway when you're heading up on Highway 10. If you like meat or smoked fish you really should stop in.

Amazing selection and scents. Huge meat counter and many option of everything very convenient off…read morethe highway= we will be back.

Meat I had to…read moreopportunity to be in in the Pierz area with a coworker and he suggested we stop off at Thielen since we were in the area and man, what a cool place. The smell of smoke is the first thing that hits you when you walk through the door to the place followed by the sight of all kinds and cuts of meat: Pork, beef, jerked, smoked, ground... the list goes on and on. Sort of like a Disneyworld of butchered meats. My coworker busied himself with his list of items he was looking for while I walked around the long butcher case with tons of freshly prepared meat items: sausages, ground meats, smoked meats, bacon... oh man I really wished I lived near this place. Since I was traveling and had no way to store these things, I settled for some pork jerky and took it home - it was amazing. I do not believe that they have an online shipping / ecommerce capability so I will have to plan ahead if I ever get back up in that area. Definitely worth a trip if you are anywhere near Pierz. Parking on the street

We make this stop a destination. The quality of meat is why we come. And our Golden loves the…read moresmoked bones. My family would stop Here in the 1970s for the best beef jerky and now in the 2020s they still have the best. I have not found anyone to beat them in my 57 years of jerky consumption.

This place has an unreal selection and the staff is very knowledgeable about all things meat! If…read moreyou want to know how something is usually prepared, ask them, they know a thing or two! The vibe of the inside is kind of like an old school deli, with lots of freezers and shelves stocked with goodies! ice cream cookie sandwiches by the front door! I frequent this place and can't say enough good things about it.

Love the location and their shop. They are definitely a little pricey, but they always have a…read morefresh and great product.

We get our venison processed here and it is by far the best venison we've had. The local meats in…read morethe store are amazing as well. You pay for what you get and this place is complete quality! The turn around time for processing is great as well!

Definitely add this stop to your list! They renovated and the place is amazing! My bf's family has…read morecome here every year on their annual cabin trip. I highly recommend getting an assortment and supporting this local business.

The cuts of meat are second to none in this shop! The owner (Tony) prides himself on providing…read moreexcellent products and service. This is the best butcher shop around!

Kabobs were excellent. Wish you had chicken ones. Friendly service…read moreLikes all the brat & sausage options.

My wife and I were in Alexandria and we decided to get some meat to grill up at the lake cabin…read more This place is really big and actually had a sandwich shop in the back and I saw a plaque on the wall that said they had the best sandwiches in the area. I decided to get a pastrami and a pulled pork sandwich to go. The kid behind the counter actually heated up the two meats in a pan, I thought that was a nice touch. The lady was very nice and served it to me with a smile. I got 4 elk burgers to grill and I have had two. They are kind of gamey in a nice way and super lean. I will add some salt and pepper to it when I grill it up tonight. I might even add a slice of pepper jack to add a little fat to the meal. It went well with a nice side salad and some zucchini sticks. This place was a great small town meat market and there was a vegetable stand in the parking lot and I got some great cherry tomatoes.

What a gem of a meat shop! These types of places used to be on the corner of every country mile…read morewhen I was a child growing up in PA. Unfortunately many of those have gone away. This was like a blast from the past. Fantastic variety and quality walk hand in hand with perfect customer service at this establishment. I get to the area only once a year. I can guarantee that I'll be walking through those doors again in August of 2024.

Petty Brothers is a nice stop off the highway to grab a few snacks like beef jerky or meat sticks…read moreto hold you over on your road trip. There is a good selection of brats, snacks, and other fresh products. I tried the Honey BBQ snack sticks and they hit the spot - slightly sweet with a nice savory hit of BBQ spices. The store was very clean and decorated with some impressive animal mounts. If I lived closer to Annandale I would definitely stop by here more often to get my stock of fresh meats and grillables for my summer grill-a-thons.

Earlier in the morning I passed this business enroute to the famous flea market. Stopped next door…read moreat Spilled Grain before walking here. I purchased a smoked pig's ear and knuckle bone for my dog. Also purchased blueberry summer sausage, maple beef sticks, and Bucky's horseradish pickles. The maple sticks are similar to Von Hansen's and summer sausage similar to other meat markets. I've had the Bucky's Pickles before so was excited to find them here. The price points were similar to Von Hansen's. There was a large variety of brats here too. My only suggestion to cut the beef marrow bones in half so its easier for dogs to eat. Their hours are until 2 on a Saturday so plan ahead.

Fantastic to find a local butcher who makes smoked meats in house. Everything from here has been…read moredelicious! Gotta check them out.

Have been coming here for years, whether it's for deer processing or to grab some snack sticks and…read morecheese. Emily Meats never disappoints. The quality is always top-notch, the staff is friendly, and the homemade brats, jerky, snack sticks, and smoked meats are some of the best around. Great old-fashioned service, small-town charm, and products that keep you coming back. Highly recommend!

Love the blueberry bacon and sausage! I drive over 50 miles round trip for these items.read more

Norm & Todd are elders in a world of kids doing meat processing, yet they consider old world ways…read moreof makin' bacon and hams, with only sea salt and honey, hickory smokin':) Awesome!