Checkout is always an event, the other clerks always manage to disappear when there's a rush. Then…read morewhen one does show up, they take the person who has waited the least time and check them out. But you cant beat the prices. It makes you see just how much you are getting gouged at WM & T.

Unlike most of the "dollar' stores out there, Dollar Tree's claim to fame is that everything in…read morethere is a dollar. Like, literally everything. Once in awhile, you'll catch something for 4 for $1 or something (such as the Christmas candy canes they have on clearance right now), but everything in their store is $1. It makes it honestly pretty easy to shop since I'm never wondering about the price tag. This is a nice-looking Dollar Tree that has quite a bit of room on the inside. You can find name-brand items like Pop-Tarts and whatnot, but in some cases, their packaging/box size has been reduced to make it cost-effective to sell for a dollar. This store has stationary, automobile, hardware, some clothes, dishes, beauty supplies, cleaning supplies, lots of food including frozen food, party supplies, kids toys, books, kitchen gadgets, pregnancy tests, and more. I would very, very highly recommend Dollar Tree as the place to get party supplies. They have a plethora of color options and it's all very cheap. They have tablecloths, plastic silverware, plates, noisemakers, and lots of other stuff. It's seriously a fantastic way to do a "decorated" party on the cheap. I came here looking for pins for sewing, but they don't have any. In the past, I've come here for some of their kitchen supplies. Getting a strainer and measuring cups for a dollar is a fantastically good price. When I've come, it's usually clean-ish. It's not immaculate, but it's clean. Shelves are usually pretty organized, and it's not like stuff is strewn all over the place. Usually most things are in-stock and ready to be purchased. I like the parking lot. It's large and makes it easy to get around without fussing with horrible hills or bad traffic like the other dollar store in town. As a note, I don't think they have a bathroom here. For cyclists, they do not have a bicycle rack, but they have long, metal poles that support the outside of the building that you can lock your bike to. I've locked them there in the past without any issue. Final thoughts: It's a good place to pick up random items for $1. You have to make sure what you're buying is worth a dollar as, in some cases, it seems like you might be able to get some of these items cheaper elsewhere. As a whole, though, you definitely save money by shopping at Dollar Tree for lots of household supplies instead of going to another big box store. They don't have enough grocery selection to do all of your grocery shopping here, but they do have a lot of various household items. I would especially recommend this place to anyone moving into a new home who needs household supplies.

This store is crazy. Kinda a nightmare for a parent with a…read more3 1/2 year old.. Yes it's true, its all so bright and fun and they want it all.. Balls, games, candy, toys.. It's a kids wonderland! They also have some cool stuff for adults like a sizeable travel section full of stuff to make traveling easier.. The staff is super nice and the store in always pretty darn organized even though my kid probably messes it up ever time I'm there! Anyway.. It's all under 5 bucks and for a parent, that's a nice thing to count on!

Yay!! We have a Five Below!! I used to go to this store when I lived on the east coast, so I was…read moreexcited to see what it was opening here! Everything is basically $5 and under! It's not just cheaply made items either. You will find a variety of name brand items like toys, sporting goods, candies, t-shirts, etc here. You can also find cheap phone chargers, headphones, iPad cases, etc as well! I saw some realllyyyy cute Easter basket goodies on the low low today so I'm excited to go back and grab stuff for our kids Easter baskets this year! I walked out with a gift bag, tissue paper, birthday card- your typical dollar store items as well! BUT I also got some Marvel t-shirts for $5 and some Brain Quest trivia cards for my son for only $3! And a bunch of candies that were 10 for $1 or 4 for $1 depending on what they were! So definitely check it out! They get trucks in twice a week! Soooooo, that means I'll be back more than I should be haha

Dollar General employees do not ID these kids buy Taylor port wine. My granddaughter's friends 16…read moreclearly looks 16 purchased it and they never ask for ID. Someone needs to do something about this I will be calling corporate. This place doesn't deserve a star only for being open.

From the owner: Dollar General Ames is proud to be America's neighborhood general store. We strive to make shopping…read morehassle-free and affordable with more than 15,000 convenient, easy-to-shop stores. Our stores deliver everyday low prices on items including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, family apparel, housewares, seasonal items, paper products and much more from America's most-trusted brands and products, along with Dollar General's high-quality private brands.

Looking for a fun holiday gift for a close friend, I turned to Ames' Five Below because I knew they…read morehad a vast array of options to draw from, making the task something that could get completed. Thanks to Taylor and Leah, I got several terrific prank gifts because of their awareness of the store and excellent sense of humor. I am grateful to both, especially Taylor, for her creativity and demeanor with my task.

Great place to check out! Always finding something new here and they even let you open packages up…read morein the back to verify you actually want the item! Very cool concept

I would give zero stars if it were an option. I drove all the way from Minneapolis to check out…read morethis store. Do not waste your time here. They stalk you and call you out in front of the entire store for opening packages. I was NOT opening packages and got yelled at in front of the entire store and then she approached me accusing me of opening packages. I don't know why I was personally attacked but I'm a grown adult that knows how to follow directions and I would not open packages. I was literally in there for 5 minutes and left because the acquisitions were over the top, unnecessary and not true at all! DO NOT STEP FOOT IN THIS PLACE IF YOU DONT WANT TO BE TREATED LIKE A THIEF! Very unprofessional and they should make sure when accusing that they are correct and in the right! Disgusting and embarrassing!

Love this place. If you're looking for me on Saturday morning you will find me here!…read more Typical returns/overstock bin environment. Clean. Fresh stocking is done for Saturday. Prices start at $9 and change by the day until the next stocking. Never taken home anything I've been disappointed in. Staff is fantastic! Make sure you visit The Vault and ask about their loyalty program! Check out their Facebook page. The one con with this place is a suspicion I have... I live close by and stop in often. I suspect at the end of the night, before prices are lowered the next day, that items are picked from the bins that they don't want to sell at a lower price and then moved back to the bins the next week. Can I prove this? No. It might just be my imagination. However opened items are easily recognizable when they've been retaped. I swear I've seen the exact same opened item a couple weeks in a row on stocking day. And it wasn't there on the $3 or $1 day inbetween. I get it. They're in business to make a profit. But if this is happening it doesn't seem to go along with the whole concept of the business. Still giving it five stars, but wanted to note this.

This place is amazing! I was so glad I finally stopped in. Found some really great stuff however…read morethings in the vault might be a little on the high side. The owners were overly kind, helpful and even gave me a tour!

Everything about this shop was absolutely incredible. CJ was a doll, such fun little things there…read moreloved it !

From the owner: Products Jewelry, Collectibles, Tools, Crafts, First Aid…read moreSupplies, Cooking Supplies, Keychains, Toys, Signs, Seasonal Products.

This store is usually in shambles. They get way too much inventory in than they can handle. They…read morealways have what I need, though, and the staff is kind. It's just the unappealing visual layout of the store that puts me off.

From the owner: Dollar General Huxley is proud to be America's neighborhood general store. We strive to make…read moreshopping hassle-free and affordable with more than 15,000 convenient, easy-to-shop stores. Our stores deliver everyday low prices on items including food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, family apparel, housewares, seasonal items, paper products and much more from America's most-trusted brands and products, along with Dollar General's high-quality private brands.

I went in this morning and the young man Alfredo greeted me and is very welcoming, checked me out…read morewith no issues. Thank you for your great friendly service.

This is the newly opened Family Dollar store opened on the south side of Des Moines. This is…read moreactually the first Family Dollar I have been to! I'm not sure if all Family Dollar stores are this nice or just this one because it's new. The items and layout of the items were all neatly organized and the store is kept clean. It reminded me of a Walgreens/CVS when shopping inside. The staff members were friendly and helpful. The prices of items here are great!

Since they've remodeled it's pretty nice! Plus they seem to be staffed efficiently now, when before…read moreit was slim picking. They seem to have whatever I'm looking for when I go.

I believe this is where all burned out retail workers go to fade into obscurity. Every Time we ever…read morewent in here it was understaffed, you had to wait to be checked out, and the ones behind the counter always seemed to have an attitude, and a chip on their shoulder. They are the only one in this town, so I guess it's what is to be expected. They really need to do something about employee morale though. It's better than going all the way into Ames though, if that can be counted as a good point.