Battle of the Brats 2026
And the Champion Is... The MN Nice Chili Cheese Brat!
Taking top honors for the second year in a row, the MN Nice Chili Cheese brat has officially defended its crown as Bemidji’s favorite flavor.
Thank you again to all our participants, voters, and contestants for making this summer's tournament such a memorable event. Stop by Bemidji Downtown Meats to grab a pack of our back-to-back champion brat to grill at home!
Click below to view the full results!
Meat Bundles
Choose from any of our packages for a quick and easy way to host a party or fill your freezer.
Boneless Processing
Let us take care of making something tasty out of your wild game, from burger to brats and more.
Special orders of supplies like beef or pork trimmings, cheese, etc. Please call ahead!
Our History
Downtown Meats has been known by other names, but has always provided the highest quality meats since our doors opened in the early 1930’s.
Some of our favorite recipes!
We're Here to Help
Our highly trained staff is on-hand to answer questions and provide information about our products, their sources, cooking techniques, serving suggestions, and substitutions, because getting the right cut of meat is only the first step to a great meal.