I noticed that this spot, which I've stopped at many times over the years, is lacking for attention…read moreon Yelp. Time to remedy that. Slim's is a pretty typical roadside fruit and vegetable market. More than a stand, less than a store. What you find, of course, depends on the time of year. This stop we enjoyed some Iowa grown tomatoes and Iowa baked Kringla. They also round out their offerings with some less than local produce, such as Georgia peaches. They also have a variety of, mostly local, jams and the like. It's not necessarily the cheapest place to shop, but quality is consistently good. It's located west of downtown Story City at the intersection with Highway 69. It's a two minute drive. If you're in town for the carousel, the Scandinavian thing... try Hwy 69 rather than I-35 for a change and enjoy some fruit and veggies.

This place is a hidden gem who deserves to shine! The quality of the fruits and veg is FAR superior…read moreto what I find at the grocery stores. The peaches are bigger than the palm of hand and the plums are probably winning records! The very kind lady working this afternoon helped a very clueless city girl select a watermelon, don't judge, I don't know how to pick 'em!

So glad I checked this place out!! Now I don't have to go all the way to Saigon Market or La…read moreTapatia for the tropical produce and international ingredients that I search for. It's a small grocery store, but they have a lot of everything! Household products, drinks, canned items, frozen items, tons of spices, cheese, meat, sauces, and what I'm always looking for~ fresh fruit and veggies that look really great!! I picked up some cucumbers, zucchini, and ripe plantains this trip, but they also had lettuce, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, onions, limes, bananas, mangoes, potatoes, and more! The cashier here was very nice and helpful too. Will definitely be back soon for more plantains and to try the mangoes when they're in stock :)

From the owner: Different kinds of Central American product read more

This place is fine. There are some little things for kids of the age 4 to 11 to play on. Maze is…read morepretty simple. Some little slides for kids and a barn full of hay to run around in. In an attempt at Red Neck humor, they label their mild beef sticks as "City Slicker". I live in Portland Oregon. I bought the Raging Bull beef sticks... They were tangy at best. Tasted good, but for the "Raging Bull" chest bump they were probably giving each other on that one, they sure didn't come through with the heat. The place is also laden with religious crap for sale... Signs and trinkets for superstitious Christian grandmas galore. They also sell gourds, squash, and pumpkins in the fall.

I'm a fan of pretty much everything about Dog Patch. Located just a bit east of Merle Hay Road on…read moreMeredith Drive, they are truly an urban garden. Dog Patch has a few different ventures going - including salad dressings and similar products, as well as (and this is my favorite) operating as a venue for farmstand-to-table dinner events. We've attended a few of these over the past year or so, the most recent being at the start of December and held in one of the greenhouses which had been festively decorated for the occasion. The ingredients for these dinners includes vegetables from Dog Patch as well as other local producers of meat, fruits, honey, and more in keeping with Dog Patch's mission of inspiring the health of humans, the community, and the land through supporting local food and farm-inspired products. Chefs vary from dinner to dinner but all are local and well-selected by owner Jenny and her husband Eric. Things to know about their farmstand-to-table events: * They are bring your own bottle if you want to have alcohol * Booking for each dinner starts well before the event, and usually sell out * Even though I'm obsessed with their dinner events, don't forget to visit their website, or the farm, to see what all they have to offer

Purchased my annuals today at Dogpatch Urban Garden. Great selection and good prices and wonderful…read moreservice. Shop local. Check out their website. They have lots to offer!

Excellent customer service! They truly care about your…read morebusiness and want to do everything they can to ensure your happiness with the product they're bringing to you. Some of the drivers even check your stuff to go one step further in ensuring you receive only the best. Top notch local produce company.

horrible customer......horrible fruit products...than they are offended when you tell them about…read more their fruit. the lemons were brown in the middle which means they were frozen at one time. the limes underneath the first ten are already yellow. The girl at the will call window should be unemployed.

First off I want to start off by saying I had a not so pleasant experience with the manager at…read moreSmoothie King and was very hesitant to go back because of how I was treated. I decided to give it another go and I am so glad I did. I was lucky enough to encounter the sweetest most friendly staff member out there, Natalie. She changed my experience. She is so friendly, so personable and FUN! I now and back at Smoothie King and not only love my smoothie but love the customer service! Thanks Natalie for being AWESOME!!

Hands down the best Smoothie King that I have ever been to. It definitely deserves five stars. The…read morepeople that work there are always so nice and friendly and professional. And they make their smoothies super delicious!!! Love this place!!

I went to their Zinnia Flower Farm this afternoon and picked my own Bouquet…read more They have The Most Gorgeous Flowers in Iowa. Their produce is Perfection! Feel Very Fortunate! Deborah

Their produce is NEVER stocked. Always wilted remains on their shelves. It's been that way for…read morequite a while. As far back as I remember. No bulk bins which also sucks. Lots of organic food. That's a plus.

Love this place. It's my go to, i know i can find clean foods here- with competitive pricing to…read morewholefoods--without the attitude.