Tucked away kinda near Hyvee, this store is not obvious from the road, but well worth the search if…read moreyou find it! It's got some fresh veggies, frozen meats, and the usual canned/jarred goods. My favorite thing to buy from them is the sweetened bean mixture for making halo-halo shaved ice! They sometimes have fresh baked goods!

I have been a customer of this store for many years, but I want to add some things that are…read moreparticularly relevant in a pandemic. This store is very open, with a lot of room for each aisle and so being physically distant from other people is very easy, and I have never been in the store when there are more than 4 people, including the cashier. They have rice. And ramen, two things that have been in short supply. They also have some fresh produce that is good quality and a good value.

Sam's is a family owned grocery store that has a lot to offer! It's a great place to stop for quick…read moregroceries or on your way out to the lake! They have a deli counter, Chester's Chicken, Produce, Dairy, Frozen Goods, live bait, a Walk-in beer cooler, and a decent liquor section. In the summer they have a nice greenhouse and are even a UPS drop off location! The staff is very polite and helpful, especially the owner Sam. He will go above and beyond to help any customer. I also love that they carry a lot of locally made products from baked goods to dairy products to brews! It's nice to see small local businesses supporting each other, it really instills a sense of community!

Always helpful, owner on site and helpful. I like the deli for a quick meal to go.. generally have…read morewhat you want for small town grocery!

John's Grocery is an IC institution…read more Let me elaborate... BOTH the family-owned business and the building it lives in are. The building is only TWO years YOUNGER than the state of Iowa, having been built in the 1840s. STOP. Let that sink in a minute. And its namesake, John, took over said old-as-you-know-what building in the 1940s. WOWZA. That's some IC history right there folks. The beer room is sexy as hell. (Selection, selection, selection!) The grocery store itself is reasonably priced, available for online ordering and even boasts curbside pickup. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Parking is... well... not the best but doable. Plus, Northside's Oktoberfest is rad. (Which John's has a heavy hand in.) I recently had a party and needed beer. John's is communicative, upfront, professional and everything you could in a vendor. Doug, the grandson of John and the GM, personally dropped off all the items to my venue. He set it up, too. If you haven't been to John's, go. If you need a keg, call them. Period. End of stoy.

This place is great for craft beer. Both the selection (beers from around the US and outside the…read moreUS) and service. Jack was awesome in helping me track down some specific beers I was looking for. They also sell many (most?) of their beers as singles for beer nerds like me that want to try a lot of different beers and breweries but not have to get a 4 or 6 pack. Small but well stocked and easy access from anywhere in Iowa City.

This is by far the cleanest and most organized Asian market I have ever been to. The owner was so…read moresweet and helpful. I wish I had more time to meander around. They had such a wide variety of items in their store. 10/10 recommend!

Great little place! I searched all over town for fresh bean sprouts and was so pumped to find them…read morehere. There is a large walk-in cooler with a great assortment of produce harder to find or not sold at other stores. Also stocked up on rice noodles and some Asian cooking sauces here. Not a large place but very clean, well-kept, and well-stocked. I will be back again!

This is an amazing grocery and co-op and I can't say enough good things about it. First of all,…read moremost of their produce and meats are locally sourced from farmers and growers who follow sustainable best practices...and second of all, their food looks and tastes beyond amazing! The deli and bakery are the best I've encountered, with sophisticated and delicious baked goods (especially cakes!), salads, sandwiches, and prepared foods...all made from scratch and using mostly organic and local ingredients. They also provide catering and will do a beautiful and professional job, going above and beyond with the quality of their food selections and presentation. The store is a fun and cozy place to shop, and they usually have samples...the deli is the highlight of the store with so many yummy treats you won't be able to walk away without at least a few goodies. You can purchase a cup of fresh coffee and there is a soup and salad bar (not sure the hours for the latter, though). The store isn't super easy to find, but there is plenty of parking. (You don't have to be a member BTW to shop here.) I wish there were more groceries like this everywhere!

The New Pioneer Co-op redefines the grocery shopping experience. High quality foods for a fair…read moreprice curated in a beautiful space. The cashier Kyle was especially knowledgeable and assisted us in choosing some speciality items. We will for sure return the next time we are in the Iowa City area.

OMG! This has got to be the best find as of yet! If you need any type of Asian grocery item,…read moreespecially if it's Korean! You must check out Chong's Supermarket! I came all the way from Central City because I was craving Korean Mundo and Korean Rice Cake and I had so many to choose from! We drove past this place several times because it is sort of hidden. There are no windows in the back and that is the side facing the street, the backside. You must go around the building to get into the front doorway entrance. And don't be afraid or embarrassed to ask the little Korean man behind the counter to explain or show you what or where anything can be located. He's really very nice and can give you some great ideas! I spent over $200 shopping at this grocery store! And that was a bargain! I will be back soon!

Good variety from Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Filipino foods. Prices are fair and the store is…read moreclean. Management and staff are friendly and helpful. I'll be back!

I call this place the 'scratch and dent sale'. Go here…read more Save yourself some money. Great for snacks and dressings. Always a few surprises. Always tons of deals.

Our once-a-month trip to this part of Iowa, S. Central, means a stop here will always be worth it…read more We'll visit 2 or 3 Amish discount stores and bring home $400.00 to $500.00 dollars' worth of meats, cheeses, spices, oils, canned goods, coffee and who know what else, and we usually spend around $200.00 to $250.00 dollars total. And the people running the store, always wonderful.

I'm so happy there is an Aldi in North Liberty! The aisles are wide and easy to maneuver and they…read morehave a good selection of food and fun items. As with all Aldi's, the prices are reasonable and affordable. The produce and meat selections are great! I like the self-checkout options, but do wish there could be one more traditional checkout stations. The employees are nice and helpful and keep the store well-stocked.

A much welcomed new Aldi in North Liberty gives another great shopping option. Parking lot doesn't…read morefeel cramped, the building and interior looks crisp, clean, and new - here's hoping it feels that way for a while - and the layout feels open and easy to maneuver (although I can't quite figure out a great path that doesn't include hitting the same aisle more than once). The checkout area has enough self-checkouts to keep things moving, although can get a little bottle-necked when the store is busy, but not any more so than anywhere else. Glad to have another Aldi option, they just can't be beat for the price and ease of stopping in to grab some things.