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Butcher Shops in Iowa

171 shops in 138 cities and towns across Iowa. Pick a city for the full list with phone numbers and a map, or scroll down for the smaller towns.

Iowa has about 3,241,488 residents, so that's 5.3 butcher shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

171shops
138cities & towns
99%list a phone
110with a website

Across Iowa, of the 171 butcher shops we list, 170 give a phone number, 40 publish opening hours and 110 have a website. No national chains here — every shop on this page is independent.

The Best Butcher Shops in Iowa — our 2026 data-driven ranking

Cities

Largest first. Towns with a single shop are listed further down this page.

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Other towns in Iowa

One shop each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.

  1. B & R Quality Meats IncAckley

    405 Sherman Ave, Ackley, IA 50601-1205

  2. Hunter's SmokehouseAckworth

    14260 168th Ave, Ackworth, IA 50001-5606

  3. Des Moines Bacon & Meat Co.Adel

    26511 Prairie Cir, Adel, IA 50003

  4. Weaver Meats llcAfton

    204 E Kansas St, Afton, IA 50830-7702

    Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm

  5. Deer ShackAlden

    12091 EE Ave, Alden, IA 50006-9240

  6. Babcock Locker PlantAlton

    109 9th St, Alton, IA 51003-7720

  7. Amana Meat Shop & SmokehouseAmana

    4513 F St, Amana, IA 52203-8027

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    House-made sausage
  8. Iowa Rabbit LlcAmes

    103 E 6th St Ste 200, Ames, IA 50010-6300

  9. World's Best MeatsAndrew

    401 N Johnson St, Andrew, IA 52030-7728

  10. Fireside Meat MarketAnthon

    125 E Main St, Anthon, IA 51004-7724

  11. Arcadia MeatsArcadia

    102 Main St, Arcadia, IA 51430-1036

  12. Armstrong LockerArmstrong

    401 6th St, Armstrong, IA 50514-7432

  13. Dahl's Custom Meat LockerBagley

    111 W 3rd St, Bagley, IA 50026-1002

    House-made sausageGame processing
  14. Schmidt Beef CoBattle Creek

    2707 Carriage Ave, Battle Creek, IA 51006-8624

    Dry-aged beef
  15. Zeb's SmokehouseBedford

    406 Madison St, Bedford, IA 50833-1440

    monday - friday 9am - 5pm

    Game processing
  16. Steve's Meat ShopBlue Grass

    3881 Highway 61, Blue Grass, IA 52726

  17. Brighton Meat LockerBrighton

    205 E Washington St, Brighton, IA 52540

  18. Bordenaro's Meat MarketCarroll

    516 N Adams St, Carroll, IA 51401-2711

  19. Steeges Meat Market WestCedar Falls

    9502 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613-9000

    House-made sausage
  20. Clarion LockerClarion

    305 S Main St, Clarion, IA 50525-1447

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

  21. Orly's Meat LockerClarksville

    105 N Main St, Clarksville, IA 50619-2017

  22. Louie's Custom Meats and MoreClear Lake

    810 US-18, Clear Lake, IA 50428-1112

  23. Mangalitsa EstatesClearfield

    3354 140th St, Clearfield, IA 50840-8063

  24. Fareway Meat andClinton

    1350 11th St NW, Clinton, IA 52733

  25. Corwith LockerCorwith

    202 NW Elm St, Corwith, IA 50430-5008

  26. Rustic Cuts Butcher ShopCouncil Bluffs

    501 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-8424

  27. D&D AngusDanville

    14502 190th Ave, Danville, IA 52623-9159

  28. Kitt's Meat ProcessingDedham

    506 4th Ave, Dedham, IA 51440-2000

  29. Off The HoofDelhi

    314 Franklin St, Delhi, IA 52223-9602

    Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5:30pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5:30pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm

  30. D & R Foods IncDubuque

    36 Bluff St, Dubuque, IA 52001-7607

  31. Durant & Wilton LockersDurant

    505 5th St, Durant, IA 52747-9701

  32. Westlinden Meat and ProcessingDyersville

    114 8th Ave NE, Dyersville, IA 52040-1131

  33. Lewright Meats IncEagle Grove

    108 N Iowa Ave, Eagle Grove, IA 50533

  34. Dan's LockerEarlville

    25 Northside Rd, Earlville, IA 52041-2550

  35. Edgewood LockerEdgewood

    609 W Union St, Edgewood, IA 52042

    Game processing
  36. Salt Creek BeefElberon

    2952 W Ave, Elberon, IA 52225-8790

  37. Carniceria NayaritEstherville

    602 Central Ave, Estherville, IA 51334-2241

  38. Fairbank Locker and ProcessingFairbank

    104 Grove St, Fairbank, IA 50629-8543

  39. Bur Oaks Venison SteaksFertile

    3446 Dogwood Ave, Fertile, IA 50434

    Game processing
  40. Ray's Butcher ShopFloris

    11486 Swallow Blvd, Floris, IA 52560-8722

  41. Sawyer's Meats of IowaFort Dodge

    414 2nd Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501-3712

  42. Quarry Creek Elk & Bison Co.Fort Madison

    1866 303rd Ave, Fort Madison, IA 52627-9754

  43. Frederika LockerFrederika

    100 3rd St, Frederika, IA 50631-5000

  44. George Locker BPLLCGeorge

    117 E Michigan Ave, George, IA 51237

  45. Gilbertville Meat LockerGilbertville

    422 13th Ave, Gilbertville, IA 50634-7755

    Friday 8am–5pm

    Custom cutsGame processingHalal
  46. Greenville Meat LockerGreenville

    1122 Main St, Greenville, IA 51343-8045

  47. Guthrie County Quality MeatsGuthrie Center

    1507 State St, Guthrie Center, IA 50115

    Monday-Wednesday l 8AM -5PM

    House-made sausage
  48. Gress LockerHancock

    202 W Kimball St, Hancock, IA 51536-3014

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    House-made sausageGame processing
  49. Meierotto Farm Fresh MeatHillsboro

    1427 Henry Lee St, Hillsboro, IA 52630

  50. Tiefenthaler Quality MeatsHolstein

    504 N Main St, Holstein, IA 51025-5033

    House-made sausageGame processing
  51. Yuri's Meat MarketIndependence

    2347 Jamestown Ave, Independence, IA 50644-9791

  52. Nimrod MeatsIowa Falls

    214 High St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126-1935

    Sat 8am-1pm

    House-made sausageGame processing
  53. Chandler's Janesville Locker, L.L.C.Janesville

    410 Main St, Janesville, IA 50647-7737

  54. Murphy Farm MeatsJefferson

    210 W Washington St, Jefferson, IA 50129-1921

  55. Keota LockerKeota

    516 E Lafayette Ave, Keota, IA 52248-9408

  56. OhnemusbeefLacona

    22536 180th Ave, Lacona, IA 50139-8849

    Local farms
  57. Krogmann Heritage MeatsLamont

    1587 Victor Ave, Lamont, IA 50650-9717

    Friday 9am-5pm

  58. Beeler's Pure PorkLe Mars

    1555 21st St SW, Le Mars, IA 51031-8773

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm

    House-made sausage
  59. Andrews Meat ProductsLehigh

    141 Main St, Lehigh, IA 50557

  60. Lohrville LockerLohrville

    604 2nd Street, Lohrville, IA 51453

    House-made sausageGame processing
  61. Lynn Grove MeatsLynnville

    9791 Highway T38 S, Lynnville, IA 50153-8507

  62. ABTucker FarmsManson

    62442 290th Ave, Manson, IA 50563-8527

  63. Jordan's Meat MarketMarcus

    206 Eagle Ave, Marcus, IA 51035-7207

  64. Golly's LockerMaxwell

    221 Short St, Maxwell, IA 50161-7728

  65. Our Yesterday Farm StoreMediapolis

    7642 Mediapolis Rd, Mediapolis, IA 52637

  66. Northcote MeatsMelcher-Dallas

    114 SE A St, Melcher-Dallas, IA 50163-7752

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm

    Game processing
  67. Heartland Ranch Fresh Foods, LLCMilford

    22797 Horse Creek Ln, Milford, IA 51351-7001

  68. Milo Locker MeatsMilo

    223 Main St, Milo, IA 50166-7719

    Custom cutsDry-aged beefLocal farms
  69. Minden Meat MarketMinden

    315 Main St, Minden, IA 51553-2125

  70. Mingo LockerMingo

    102 W Main St, Mingo, IA 50168

  71. Moravia Meat LockerMoravia

    10315 Highway 5, Moravia, IA 52571-8037

  72. 346 ButcheryNashua

    1341 270th St, Nashua, IA 50658-9642

  73. City Meat MarketNew Albin

    199 Railroad Ave NW, New Albin, IA 52160-9702

  74. Ray's Specialty MeatsNew London

    704 E Main St, New London, IA 52645-1200

  75. Newhall Locker and ProcessingNewhall

    19 Main St, Newhall, IA 52315-8800

    Game processing
  76. La QuerciaNorwalk

    400 Hakes Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211-9644

  77. Osi IndustriesOakland

    21876 US-59, Oakland, IA 51560-4508

  78. The Butcher Block By: Oran LockerOran

    5001 Main St, Oran, IA 50664

  79. Woudstra Meat MarketOrange City

    117 N Central Ave, Orange City, IA 51041-1779

  80. S & S Meats and SpiritsOsage

    514 Main St, Osage, IA 50461-1217

    Mon-Wed 7:30am-5:30pm, Thu-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm, Sat 8am-1:30pm

    House-made sausage
  81. Cook's Meat LockerParnell

    820 F52 Trl, Parnell, IA 52325

    Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Game processing
  82. Polashek's Locker ServiceProtivin

    218 S Main St, Protivin, IA 52163-7744

    House-made sausageGame processing
  83. Captain's ChoiceRake

    310 E Grace St, Rake, IA 50465

  84. County Line LockerRiceville

    108 2nd St, Riceville, IA 50466

  85. Bud's Custom MeatsRiverside

    3027 Highway 22, Riverside, IA 52327-9693

    Mon-Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    House-made sausageGame processing
  86. Old Parlor Meat CompanyRock Valley

    1507 Main St, Rock Valley, IA 51247-1127

  87. Marks LockerRowley

    106 Ely St, Rowley, IA 52329-9802

  88. Royal BeefRoyal

    4375 160th Ave, Royal, IA 51357-7518

  89. Ruthven Meat ProcessingRuthven

    1701 Railroad St, Ruthven, IA 51358-7787

    Game processing
  90. Trails End Butchering LLCSeymour

    3064 Davis Rd, Seymour, IA 52590-8538

  91. Babcock Meat CompanySheldon

    102 Runger Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201-8547

    Custom cutsGame processing
  92. Jake's Meat MarketSibley

    911 4th Ave, Sibley, IA 51249-1814

    Monday-Friday 8am-12pm

    Game processing
  93. Thunder Ridge Beef CompanySigourney

    22034 200th St, Sigourney, IA 52591-8297

    Halal
  94. The Butchery on GrandSpencer

    305 N Grand Ave, Spencer, IA 51301-4129

    Game processing
  95. Brodeur Family FarmsSpringville

    627 Hodgin Rd, Springville, IA 52336

  96. Valentinas Meat MarketStorm Lake

    111 E 6th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588-1802

  97. Story City LockerStory City

    236 W Broad St, Story City, IA 50248-1006

    House-made sausageGame processing
  98. Sully Locker & MarketSully

    11892 Highway F62 E, Sully, IA 50251-8600

  99. Friedrichsen Meat CompanySutherland

    410 E Southern St, Sutherland, IA 51058-7691

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Game processing
  100. El GallitoTama

    200 W 3rd St, Tama, IA 52339-2308

  101. Jarvis Quality MeatsTreynor

    3 N Eyberg Ave, Treynor, IA 51575-2500

  102. Jack Link's Beef JerkyUnderwood

    26325 Magnolia Rd, Underwood, IA 51576-3758

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Local farms
  103. S. T. MeatsUnion

    105 1st St, Union, IA 50258-7733

  104. True FarmsVillisca

    3162 155th St, Villisca, IA 50864-6922

  105. Wadena LockerWadena

    230 S Mill St, Wadena, IA 52169-9738

  106. Boyd's Sausage CompanyWashington

    626 Highway 1 S, Washington, IA 52353

  107. Old Station Craft MeatsWaukee

    450 S 6th St, Waukee, IA 50263-9518

  108. Jet's Meat ProcessingWaukon

    10 9th St NW, Waukon, IA 52172-1424

    Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-1pm

  109. C & M Meat PlantWayland

    102 W Railroad St, Wayland, IA 52654-9730

  110. Webster City Custom MeatsWebster City

    1611 E 2nd St, Webster City, IA 50595-1741

    House-made sausage
  111. Skoglund Meat and LockerWest Bend

    14 2nd Ave NE, West Bend, IA 50597-5027

    Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm

    House-made sausageGame processing
  112. West Liberty Locker and ProcessingWest Liberty

    3501 Freedom St, West Liberty, IA 52776

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    House-made sausageGame processing
  113. Krafty's Meat MarketWest Okoboji

    2098 Highway 86, West Okoboji, IA 51351-7326

    Mon-Thu 8am-5:30pm, Fri-Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-4pm

  114. Sonny's Super MarketWest Point

    327 5th St, West Point, IA 52656

    Mon 7:30am-6pm, Tue 7:30am-6pm, Wed 7:30am-6pm, Thu 7:30am-6pm, Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-6pm

  115. J & J Custom MeatsWhittemore

    706 Broad St, Whittemore, IA 50598-8507

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

  116. Roehrkasse Meat CoWilliamsburg

    213 W Welsh St, Williamsburg, IA 52361-9402

    Mon-Wed 7:30am-4pm, Thu 8am-1pm, Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-11am

    Game processingLocal farms
  117. Winthrop LockerWinthrop

    835 220th St W, Winthrop, IA 50682-9335

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm

    House-made sausageGame processing
  118. Yetter Meat Locker and CateringYetter

    101 Summit Ave, Yetter, IA 51433-5011

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Good to know about butcher shops in Iowa

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 171 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 171 specialized meat markets listed across Iowa on ButcherAtlas.

How to cook venison backstrap?

Prepare venison backstrap by trimming all silver skin, seasoning simply, and searing in a hot skillet with butter to medium-rare. Avoid overcooking, as wild venison is lean and dries out quickly. For expert trimming or custom cuts in Iowa, consult one of the 171 butcher shops on ButcherAtlas.

How long do meats last in freezer?

Raw cuts like steaks and roasts keep optimal quality for 6 to 12 months in the freezer, while ground meat lasts 3 to 4 months. Proper vacuum sealing prevents freezer burn and extends shelf life. Explore 171 butchers in Iowa on ButcherAtlas for vacuum-packaged, freeze-ready cuts.

Who has prime rib on sale this week?

Weekly prime rib promotions vary by region, market conditions, and seasonal demand. Browse local listings across Iowa on ButcherAtlas to compare specialized butcher shops in your area.