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Coming Soon 2026 Opening · 118 Ash Street, Spooner, WI

Hand-cut. House-made.
Spooner's newest butcher and cellar.

30-day aged steaks, 30+ brat flavors, Wisconsin cheese, and a curated wine and craft beer selection — opening at 118 Ash Street.

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Family-Owned 30+ Brat Flavors 30-Day Aged Local Wisconsin
Family-Owned Downtown Spooner House-Made Brats Wisconsin Sourced Curated Cellar

What We Carry

What we'll have on the counter.

Hand-cut in-house, sourced local where we can, and aged with care. Here's what you'll find when we open.

Hand-cut ribeye steaks on a rustic cutting board

Hand-Cut Meats

Steaks, chops, roasts, and specialty cuts cut fresh in-house every day.

Marbled dry-aged steaks with cleaver, olive oil, and fresh herbs

30-Day Aged Steaks

Premium dry-aged for thirty days for deep, beef-forward flavor.

House-made bratwurst sizzling on the grill

30+ House-Made Brats

From classic Wisconsin to our own creations — there's a brat for every taste.

Smoked cheese-filled snack sticks in a vintage pail

Snack Sticks & Jerky

Hand-seasoned and smoked. Stock-up cuts for the cabin, the road, and the tailgate.

Wisconsin cheese and cheese curds

Wisconsin Cheese

Curds, blocks, and specialty cheeses from cheesemakers across the state.

Curated wine, craft beer and local gifts

Wine, Craft Beer & Gifts

A curated cellar of bottles, six-packs, and locally-made gifts. Pet food and treats too.

Family-Owned & Hands-On

A family-owned butcher and cellar, rooted in Spooner.

Crossroads of the North Meats and Cellar is the work of Jen and Dennis Lutz — a family-owned shop built for a town they love. Spooner sits at the crossroads of Wisconsin's railroad history, lake country, and working farms, and that heritage runs through everything we do: hand-cut meat, house-made brats, and a curated cellar picked with care.

We're putting the finishing touches on 118 Ash Street, right in the heart of downtown. Our plan is simple — bring back the kind of local butcher and corner store where you know who's behind the counter, where the brats are made in-house, and where the cheese and wine were chosen by someone who actually tried them.

Jen and Dennis are committed to being hands-on partners with their team and their community. They can't wait to open the doors and welcome you in.

Cut in-house, every day

Steaks, chops, and roasts cut fresh on the block — not pre-packed.

Wisconsin-sourced first

Local farms and cheesemakers whenever we can. Look for the local tag on the shelf.

Hands-on owners

Jen and Dennis are at the counter, not in a boardroom.

Butcher counter with a selection of fresh cuts

"We're hands-on partners with our team and our community. We can't wait to open our doors."

Now Hiring

Help us open the doors.

We're putting the team together for opening day. If working at a local, family-owned butcher and cellar sounds right to you, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-Time · Exempt · ~40 hrs/wk Reports to: Jen & Dennis (Owners)

Store Manager

Lead day-to-day operations of our new family-owned butcher and cellar — customer experience, team accountability, and product quality. Owners Jen and Dennis will be available as needed for guidance, decisions, and support.

  • What you'll do: Open and close the store; maintain daily operational checklists. Supervise and support all staff (including cleaning personnel). Train new employees on procedures, product knowledge, and service standards. Oversee meat case presentation, product rotation, labeling, and quality control. Manage inventory counts, ordering, and vendor relationships with the owners. Handle customer concerns professionally. Operate the POS and ensure cash-drawer accuracy. Maintain compliance with health, food safety, and sanitation regulations. Communicate regularly with Jen & Dennis on performance, staffing, and needs. Assist with pricing, promotions, and merchandising. Keep the store clean, organized, and visually appealing at all times.
  • What we're looking for: Minimum 2 years of retail, food service, or grocery management experience preferred. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Food handler's certification or willingness to obtain upon hire. Reliable transportation and consistent attendance. Experience in a meat, deli, or specialty food environment is a plus. 18 or older.
  • Compensation & schedule: Full-time — approximately 40 hours per week. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (discussed during interview). Schedule includes weekdays and weekends; specific days determined at hire.
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Part-Time · ~3–5 hrs/wk Reports to: Store Manager

Weekly Cleaning Specialist

One scheduled day a week to deep-clean our store and keep it guest-ready. Reliable, detail-oriented, and a great fit for students or retirees.

  • What you'll do: Deep-clean the entire store on a weekly basis — floors (including behind counters and coolers), meat counter, prep area, display cases, shelving, fixtures, restrooms, interior windows, and back-of-house. Empty and sanitize trash receptacles, and report any maintenance or supply needs to the Store Manager.
  • What we're looking for: Previous commercial or retail cleaning experience preferred; strong attention to detail; ability to work efficiently and independently; physically able to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 lbs, and stand for extended periods; reliable and punctual — must honor the weekly scheduled day; 18 or older.
  • Compensation & schedule: Once per week on a scheduled day (3–5 hours per session). Hourly or flat-rate, discussed during interview. All cleaning supplies provided.
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Don't see your role? We're always interested in meeting good people. Send us a note and tell us what you'd bring to the counter.

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Owners
30+
Brat Flavors
30-Day
Dry-Aged Steaks

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We're putting the finishing touches on 118 Ash Street and will announce our opening day soon. Follow us on Facebook for the latest.
Yes — call or message us about custom cuts, gift baskets, and party trays.
Absolutely. We source from Wisconsin farms and producers whenever we can. Look for the local tag on shelves.
Yes. Bring your own clean container for meat or cheese and we'll weigh it out.
Not at launch, but ask us in-store about catering and large orders.

Visit Us

Find us on Ash Street.

We're right in the heart of downtown Spooner — easy to find, easy to park.

Address

118 Ash Street
Spooner, WI 54801

Hours

Opening soon — exact hours to be announced.

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