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.

Very friendly staff, very clean and well stocked. Service was fast, our meat cut as desired.read more

Exceptional service and quality. They will help you pick to correct choice of beef or pork for your…read moreoccasion. The grade of meet is outstanding. We like to get the cheese curds and beef stick to snack on. The curds are always fresh and squeaky. They have a number of choices of beef stick to choose from. The last time in the owner help use pick the beef roast to serve for Mother's Day. I would suggest the brat Patties. A little different spin on the everyday brat.

Best summer sausage I've had in a long time. I was traveling, so didn't try the other things, but…read morenext time I'm in the area I'll bring my grill.

I'm developing a habit of when I'm on the road to bring a cooler and search for the country meat…read moremarkets/shops because you never know what you will find in them. The place is practically on the Mississippi River on the Il side across from Clinton Ia were I was hanging out. The place really sticks out from the neighborhood because it's red and black against a pale back drop. The place was smaller than it looked but it was packed with goodies from fresh meats, cheeses, sausages etc with a frozen side filled with homemade and not homemade items to cook at home. One thing that I always look for is the homemade meat sticks and anything jalapeño or hot will be my first choice, they had jalapeño and cheddar. I'm always bitching that if I want a real chicken fried steak I have to make it my self because virtually no one does because there the frozen crap, they have a homemade take home package of 4 that I snapped up but have yet to cook. The jalapeño and cheddar sticks were so on point with nice chunks of cheddar and jalapeños, dam I only bought one package. The take and cook country fried steak package finally got its turn and I must say that it was the best prepared take home frozen country fried steak I have had. They cook super fast and have a tasty crunchy batter with a tender moist center to my surprise. I'm really starting to hate my take a cooler while traveling to bring home items that I can't get where I live because there is great stuff out there and I'm probably never going to get them again because every trip is different. I would really like to come this way again and stop here so I could grab some more items. All in all this was another great county meat market that does what it does well and the whole reason that I now search them out when I'm away from home. I would definitely be a regular if I lived in the area and recommend stopping by if your in the area.

I've been looking for fresh Polish sausage since moving to the area. This place has it! Plus many…read moreother fabulous options. So grateful to them for carrying the variety of meat products!

Best meat shop in town! Their was huge line so you know it's good!…read more A local favorite! Reminds me of a quaint corner shop, this place is buzzing with customers! They have other things besides meat of course! Seasonings, and other bits and bobs for cooking. They got everything from rabbit, frog legs, livers, even lard! Heck w/ Hy-Vee this place is epic!

Superior locker in Eastern Iowa for processing meats. This review is focused on deer - venison…read moremeat. Find yourself a deer hunter (if you aren't doing the hunting ) that will share their deer meat. For multiple options, they mix the deer with beef/pork (detailed descriptions in photos/website), so some great options for anyone who wants to stay away from the gamy flavors but still enjoy the plethora of local wild deer meat. Highly recommend the smoked deer brats for already cooked quick meal options and so good!! We stocked up on those and also deer and cheese sticks, deer and cheese summer sausage & the deer Cajun jerky and all so good. Service was great on the phone and I have not been to their storefront.

Our favorite place to buy meat. We stop in whenever we're driving through town. Our go‑tos are…read moretheir smoked sausage, beef tail, brats, and prime rib seasoning. Their catering is also phenomenal.

1st time here. Great family owned store. Has everything you need. Friendly people here. I support…read morelocally owned businesses!

Best little small town grocery store in the area. Kind and friendly staff. Enjoy milk out of the…read moreglass bottle or a fresh sandwich from their meat counter.

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!

Clean store with a wide variety and selection of meats. Saw a butchers sign when I was driving by…read moreand had to stop

The service is very good ... a lot of variety of different meats... They sell all kinds of soups…read more... a lot of different selection.... I will definitely visit again

Knowledgeable, family run business. Thank you Tony Senior and Tony Jr for the beautiful steaks!…read more They cooked up beautifully

What a treasure! This place is so good that I drive 50 minutes…read more An amazing neighborhood butcher, deli and grocery shop from a bygone era. Fabulous customer service and top notch quality meats; prime beef, veal, lamb, and game like bison and duck, and even some seafood. Incredibly, they make their own German sausages and those are a real treat.

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