I've been living on this side of town for over 4 years and have driven by the "Iowa beef" sign almost daily when I finally wised up and stopped in this amazing place. Why oh why did it take me so long!?
Al's is a small butcher shop but they carry everything you could ever dream of in regards to meat. Chicken, beef, pork, they even have homemade sauce and meatballs! It's a carnivores fantasy.
They grind their own beef right there and it's out of this world! 85/15 and just the most delicious flavor (you can request the fat ratio you'd prefer if this isn't to your liking). The beef is antibiotic free and hormone free too! Chicken is free range, they have lamb and veal upon request too! Not to mention deli selection, and trays too! Whoa, overload here.
If you're looking for a great butcher and shop and want to know where your meat is coming from this is the place for you. Believe me, you won't be disappointed. Mmm Mmm mmmmmmmm.