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Butcher Shops in Des Moines, IA

4 shops in and around Des Moines, Iowa — call ahead for special cuts and holiday orders — good shops sell out of briskets and standing rib roasts days before the weekend.

Des Moines has about 213,096 residents, which works out to 1.9 butcher shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

4shops
1.9per 100,000 residents
4with a phone
3with a website
1publish hours

Of the 4 butcher shops listed in Des Moines, 4 give a phone number, 1 publishes opening hours and 3 have a website. No national chains here — every shop on this page is independent. The nearest bigger selection is Sioux City with 7.

Des Moines 4 shops
  1. Berkwood Farms

    6615 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1217

    Game processing
  2. Maxwell Custom Beef

    410 SE 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50317-7619

  3. Potthoff Foods Co Inc

    205 E 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-3770

  4. The Good Butcher

    555 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50309-3349

    Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm

    House-made sausageGame processing

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How many butcher shops are there in Des Moines?

We list 4 butcher shops in Des Moines with addresses, and 4 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Des Moines?

Call ahead — 4 of the 4 butcher shops here list a number. Hours at independent butcher shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Where can I buy beef short ribs near me?

You can find fresh beef short ribs at local meat markets and specialty butcher shops in Des Moines, Iowa. Browse our directory of 4 local butchers, including 4 with direct phone numbers, to order custom cuts.

Where to buy guanciale?

Guanciale is commonly sold at specialty markets and craft butcher shops. In Des Moines, Iowa, 4 local meat suppliers offer cured specialty pork cuts.

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