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Bud's Custom Meats, Inc.

About Us

Bud's Custom Meats, Inc., located in Riverside, Iowa, has been the go-to butcher shop serving all of Washington and Johnson counties since 1984. We provide an array of premium meats, including expertly smoked bologna, succulent beef steaks, and savory jerky. At Bud's Custom Meats, Inc., we also specialize in custom butchering services tailored for restaurants, farmers, and individual homes. For unparalleled quality and exceptional service, make your next meat purchase from Bud's Custom Meats, Inc.

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Areas Served

Washington County, IA | Johnson County, IA

Our Professional Associations

• Iowa Meats Processors Association
• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
• Chamber Commerce Member

Our Certifications

• Iowa Inspected Official Plant

Languages Spoken

• English
• Spanish

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What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

• Custom and Official Butchering for Restaurants, Farms and Homes
• Frozen and Fresh Meat Showcases

Our Services include:

• Official and Custom Meat Processing
• Smokehouse
• Seafood
• Smoked Bologna
• Beef Steaks
• Meats
• Wholesale and Retail
• Cheeses
• Jerkies:
• Hot and Spicy
• Elk
• Regular
• Teriyaki
• Cajun
• Buffalo
• Order Online
• Family Owned and Operated

Our Products include:

• Hot and Spicy, Elk, Regular, Teriyaki, Cajun and Buffalo Jerky

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Testimonials

On 10/11/2025 Xander Runyan had this to say:
Bud's is a wonderful deli, where you can watch them butcher the meat right in front of you. Great experience, great prices, and 10/10 products. I highly recommend the cottage ham, garlic cheese curds, and the jerky. I'm excited to try their less common meats like frog legs and alligator this weekend!

On 10/10/2025 brad swanson had this to say:
Purchased beef tallow

On 8/10/2025 Gobi Grey had this to say:
Nice meat market. Was hoping to get some elk steaks but they appeared to be out when I was there. Got some other delicious meat though. My cat seems to like the elk jerky.

On 8/3/2025 Konnor Trevallion had this to say:
Rating purely on beef jerky and the buying experience - I can only say 10/10. I live in Mitchellville and got a chance to test some original jerky and was immediately hooked. There has been only one comparable jerky this good I've tried out of dozens of brands and flavors, and one comparable one, the company, Firehouse, is no longer in business. This jerky is on par or better, and far superior to any other out there. The purchase process was easy, the shipping was quick, and the price was well worth it. I tried the Cajun, the Hot, and of course got more Original jerky. The original is perfectly flavorful and salty. The hot has the best blend of spices. The cajun is delicately balanced and not overpowering the flavor. If you're looking for a perfectly seasoned, DRY jerky, that your mouth adds the perfect amount of moisture to, to create a perfect concoction of joy in your mouth, this is the jerky for you. Please support this business, they know what they're doing.

On 7/14/2025 Mike Hawe had this to say:
Great service

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Contact Us

Bud's Custom Meats, Inc.
3027 Hwy. 22 E Riverside, IA 52327
Phone: (319) 648-3999
Email: doughavel@gmail.com

Off Exit 80 on 218. Turn West and on the Left Side of the Street. Across from Kum & Go Gas Station

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Payment Types Accepted

Checks, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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