I honestly do not make too many foreign types of food, but a friend and I were looking for a rare…read moretype of decaffeinated black tea, and we were hoping that we'd find some at some of the Asian stores in town. Sadly to say, we didn't what we were looking for. It was interesting to look through a bunch of new types of Asian cuisine that I hadn't known about though. This, and Uni-Mart, seem to have some of the best Asian item selections in Ames. It's not a huge store, though. There are about 4 aisles of items including tons of bulk-bag rice, tea, chocolate treats, soybeans, types of grains, and more. Lots of soy sauce varieties, too. There are also freezers with frozen food. Most of the food doesn't have English written on the packaging, but some of the packaging does have English to give you a general idea of what the item is. The interior isn't particularly modern, but it is clean. Some interior decorating would probably go a long way, but it's very functional. Some items didn't have prices marked on them, so if I was looking to purchase those items, I'd probably be pretty frustrated. Judging by the price tags, it looks like they may offer a discount if you pay with cash instead of credit cards. Some of the odder items I found included duck eggs, neat Cheetos packaging, and lots of varieties of rice that I've never seen before. It's definitely neat. They didn't have the tea that we wanted. In fact, I was a little disappointed by the tea selection; there are definitely much, much larger tea selections at all of the local grocery stores. I ended up purchasing some treats. The cashier wasn't particularly friendly, but she was very proficient and wasn't rude at all. Final thoughts: Definitely a neat store, and I'm glad that Ames has some Asian food stores to get some of the harder-to-find items in-town. It isn't the most modern-looking store, and it doesn't have a huge selection, but if you have a favorite foreign food brand and can't find it in the regular grocery stores, you might be able to find it here.

This place is smaller than some that I've been to but they had EVERYTHING you could want! They had…read moregreen tea Kit Kats which are hard to find. I was so exited for find kimchi, endless types of dumplings and ramen, plus everything I needed to make pho from scratch! So excited I found this place and get creative with dinners.

This is hidden gem! Most professional, nicest and heart warming people ever at Patton Pitt Stop!…read moreGreat food, clean rest rooms, always a place to park your rig, $10 showers, no trash or potholes in the lot, words can't say enough how great this place has been! Will definitely be returning again

I stopped there today, Sunday, at 6:30pm and I couldn't believe all of the water on the floor…read moreeverywhere. The cashier said they had just mopped. In my 57 years I have never seen a store where they mop the ENTIRE store including the bathrooms so there is no where to step that isn't slippery. I also have never seen this much water on the floor after mopping. This is a huge accident waiting to happen if an elderly person or handicap person or person in heels or running child or even an able bodied 20 year old slips. Do better! I wish I would've taken a photo.

I love your new Nitro coffee. As an overnight driver it is what I'm looking for. I always mention I…read morehave a Nitro refill, so it gets rung correctly to show the sale, I don't want to to get rid of. This is the only location that is a problem. You have a woman there, short blonde hair with glasses whose life work it seems is to make sure these are rung up properly. Tonight she was cleaning up in the area by the nitro, as I filled my mug she watched me, never said hi or acknowledged I was there. I asked her if I was in her way for the garbage can or sink In the corner and she never responded. She watched me go from the dispenser to the register, watching me like I was a thief, calling the cashier on her radio to make sure it was rung up as a nitro, which it was. I made a comment to the cashier about it and left before I made a scene.

Who knew that my rental car (Toyota 4 Runner) took over 17 gallons to fill up. But with Iowa's…read moreethanol fuel subsidy, the per gallon price was a little better than back home. So as a gas station, this place does what its supposed to, including getting in and out efficiently. One thing the Kwik Star chains have going for them is an impressive array of road snacks, including sweet rolls/donuts that would match a stand alone shop. I also appreciated the clean restrooms and a decent cup of coffee for the road.

I love Wheatsfield, as it provides terrific food and lifestyle options without compromising my…read moreoverall experience. The overall vibe of the place is calming, which helps me in these hectic times. Private parking lot, great layout, helpful staff who know their store. Excellent produce. Terrific deli and meat market. Numerous options that you cannot obtain in most store. Located just West of downtown Ames. I try to stop here every time that I am in Ames, as I find items that I cannot get elsewhere, and they add to my quality of life. Some interesting food options always intrigue me too!

Great selection of natural foods. Pricey, but not more so than other natursl foods groceties. A…read moremembership helps. Good downtown location with plenty of parking. The employees are always helpful and very friendly.

This is one of the best small town, grocery stores of any in the area hands-down. The owner as well…read moreas the employees are always friendly and helpful. Shopping here is a pleasure.

This is a great small town grocery store. The workers are friendly. They have a great selection of…read morebeer and alcohol for its size. And I love their bakery selections. The lemon bread is my favorite!

Best deli meats I've ever experienced. Pickle loaf and roast turkey are my favorite. Very nice…read moreselection of other goods and produce. It is so refreshing to go into a business where you know the money you are paying is going to adults who care about what they are doing. And not disinterested kids who could care less.

Overall this market is awesome! They have an amazing meat counter/deli and have most things you'd…read moreneed! They are a tad over priced and in some cases I have found items that are over double the cost of big business. But it's privately owned so I understand to an extent. In the evening they have high school kids that work there which is amazing for small town kids. Sometimes the employees seem to be more involved with their phones than their job but they are kids. What do you expect? So after living in several small towns with markets i give it 4 out of 5!

Imagine walking into a gas station and you're looking for some food. The words "gas station food…read moredoes not sound super appealing, UNTIL, you see a gourmet sandwich. You become a little suspicious until look around and see even more amazing food. Of course it has your typical gas station staples, but there's more of a variety of high quality products! Attached is an amazing coffee shop called Burgies! This is definitely a place to stop when getting gas in Ames!

Yes very good wash and good staff very happy all the time I love going there and washing my carread more

High prices, but it is a small town store and you'll find every you would find at a larger store…read more I needed a few items and was passing thru Madrid and decided to stop in. Awesome looking produce everything was really fresh. I got the feeling the owners care. Very clean place and the kid running the check out was fun to talk with, he had huge smile while he worked. I was super impressed with the meat counter. Cuts you would never see at the chain store without asking to have them specially cut. I realize you have to have higher prices to keep a small store open in a small town. Their attention to the customer has won me over and I will stop back in.

Deb is awesome, she's so helpful and thinks about people! I was in a boot and 2 days in a row she…read moreassisted me. Give her a raise! She's the best!