A butcher shop's map listing usually just says "butcher shop" or "meat market," with no way to tell whether the shop cuts meat to order or only sells pre-packaged cuts from the case — that distinction lives on the shop's own site or a sign in-store, not in any searchable field. Every shop on this page has custom cutting confirmed directly from the butcher's own website or posted services.
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Johnnie's Meat Market
1302 Washington St, Davenport, IA 52804-4060
Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm
Gilbertville 1
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Gilbertville Meat Locker
422 13th Ave, Gilbertville, IA 50634-7755
Friday 8am–5pm
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Schmaltz Wagyu
2276 155th Pl, Knoxville, IA 50138-8720
Milo 1
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Milo Locker Meats
223 Main St, Milo, IA 50166-7719
Sheldon 1
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Babcock Meat Company
102 Runger Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201-8547
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Member's Cut
25 9th Street Cir NE, Sioux Center, IA 51250
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Ruthven Meat Locker at the Lakes
1608 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake, IA 51360-1640
Tipton 1
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Tipton Meat Locker
108 Cedar St, Tipton, IA 52772-1707, United States, Tipton, IA 52772-1707
Mon-Fri 8am-12pm
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Wagner Locker
908 N 10th St, Winterset, IA 50273-1300
Mon-Fri 7am-6pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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Good to know
What does "custom cuts" mean at a butcher shop?
It means the butcher will cut meat to your specifications — a particular thickness, bone-in versus boneless, or a specific portion size — rather than just selling pre-cut packages from the display case. Many custom-cut butchers can also break down a whole animal or fill special orders if you ask ahead.
Do I need to order custom cuts in advance?
For simple requests like a thicker steak, many butchers can cut it while you wait. For larger orders — a whole animal, a large holiday roast, or bulk freezer packages — it's common to need a few days' notice so the shop can plan for it.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Iowa, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 9 meat processors across Iowa on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 9 specialized meat markets listed across Iowa on ButcherAtlas.