Absolutely a local favorite for anyone who cares about quality cuts and old-school butchery, JM Watkins Meats bridges farmers and diners with exceptional, locally sourced meats crafted with care in the Driftless region. What began in the 1940s with Eldon and Phyllis Watkins has grown into a thriving butcher shop and meat locker that still honors original recipes and community spirit. Today, Brandon and Erin Clare carry that tradition forward—offering custom cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and venison, along with an array of smoked meats, sausages, and specialty items made right on site. Locals and visitors alike appreciate stopping in not just for premium hormone-free meats, but for the friendly service and the way the team treats every order as something personal. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, stocking your freezer, or working with a local producer on processing, JM Watkins Meats feels like the cornerstone butcher shop you’ll come back to again and again.
