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You can find anything you crave & eat. Many kinds of fish &…read moremeat to try out! Best place to buy.

Bulk foods Heaven. Reasonable prices. Lots of items made locally, lots of items not made locally…read morebut branded 'Stringtown Grocery.' Produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, candies, fudge, jams, jellies, small section of personal care items and supplements. Check out their greenhouse that's filled to the brim with annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, beautiful lawn and patio furniture, bird feeders, garden care items, and much more. We bought of of this year's vegetables plants for less than $25! Highly recommend. Cash or check only.

Such a charming little store! Stringtown Grocery is a wonderful hidden gem in Kalona. The shelves…read moreare filled with bulk goods, local produce, homemade baked treats, and unique pantry staples you won't find anywhere else. The store is clean, organized, and has a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the prices are very reasonable. I always leave with something special -- whether it's fresh cinnamon rolls, hand-packed spices, or locally made jams. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area!

Overpriced for sure. You can get the same stuff at other produce markets for less. Why would you…read morepay $4 a pound for the same tomatoes you can get somewhere else for $2 a pound? To each their own, I guess...

Their chicken shawarma is up there! Probably one of the top ones in iowa. Going to be my regular…read morestop on the way to and from Ames and waterloo.

A nice hidden jewel! I had a taste for middle eastern food and came across this place. A grocery…read morestore with a food counter and a simple menu. I ordered a spicy jumbo chicken Shawarma with a mint yogurt drink. The shawarma was amazing and the mint yogurt brought back memories. The service was great and I wish I would've gotten more stuff. Overall great experience and I will be back!!!

HOOOORAY WOOOHOO YIPPEEE KAYAYAYAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! local, organic, family run market that…read morecarries all the yummy real fresh food that was made close to- or in your hometown! Well, MY hometown :-) lucky me I just found this place- spoke w the owner who is a super cool chick- scored some local butter for 2$?!? and organic milk 3.49$ (SERIOUSLY?! its that much for Organic Valley @ the grocery!!!) and apples (honeycrisps- 2 for a DOLLAR!?! 2.58/lb @ the grocery!) and some garbonzo bean flour to hone my hummus makin skills. Their prices are WAYUNDER what you would expect for such stellar food and if you know me you know I LOVE LOCAL :-) and they carry grass fed beef and eggs and cheese and chicken and sausages and bratwurst and sour cream and yogurt and pumpkins and....for a little hometown grocery this place HAS IT!!!!! (closed Tuesdays)

Kenny Oetken had the BEST sweet corn in Des Moines County. His business has been closed for…read moreseveral years.

This was a most lovely orchard experience from start to finish. I began with a visit inside the…read morefarm market, which had fresh apples; frozen applesauce and pies; chilled apple cider + cans of their alcoholic ciders; and merchandise + gifts. Make your way to the register, and you can purchase donuts and turnovers as well as your u-pick bags. I made my apple turnover ala mode, which was worthwhile, and savored it outside overlooking the orchard. So picturesque! After my apple treat, I was ready to pick and made my way to the orchard. Expect some hill climbing and pretty scenery between the apple trees and flower fields. I imagine the trek could be more challenging for families with young ones. Wilson's boasts 100 varieties of apples, one of the reasons I visited the orchard in the first place. At the end of September, I filled my bags with two varieties I had never heard of, which was fun. The rows were well-marked with the apples that were ready for picking as well as the name of the variety. More importantly, the apples were delicious. Overall, I'm very happy I spent a morning here, and I imagine just about anyone else will feel similarly.

Granted it was raining, so there were no outside activity. We expected to find fruits, vegetables,…read moreand other farm grown items. We only found a few apples. This place falls into the category of an overpriced gift shop and baked items that are just OK.

I am just a very infrequent visitor, but I LOVE THIS PLACE. My grandparents come almost every week…read morejust to see what's for sale, and when I'm in town, I jump at the chance to accompany them. My grandparents go mostly because they enjoy the small animal, produce, etc. auction on Wednesdays. When I've gone in the early summer, there are scores of baby goats, baby chicks, and other baby farm animals to see and purchase. Also plenty of full sized poultry and rabbits ready to be butchered. Inexpensive, farm raised eggs and seasonal produce are there throughout the year. The smaller auction also features things you might find at a yard sale, estate sale, or thrift shop. Everything is numbered and the auction starts at around 10:30. Simultaneously, a livestock auction takes place in a different area of the sale barn. Various animals are auctioned throughout the week. I was there on a Wednesday, which is sheep and goat day. There are days set aside for specialty auctions, which feature draft horses, farm machinery, and carriages. The sale barn also has a small cafe, where my grandparents often end their trip to Kalona with a slice of homemade pie. It is run by local Amish women and is pretty good. Of course, Kalona, Iowa is also home to one of the larger Amish settlements in America. At the sale barn, Amish families place bids right alongside the old farmers. There's a field set aside for carriage parking. It's a great opportunity to interact with people whose way of life is completely foreign to the average American. I love the sale barn because it's such an amazing way to observe a regional culture that is rapidly disappearing. Corporate farms and urban sprawl are taking a toll on small farms across the country, but a morning at the sale barn provides insight about what life might have been like in the Midwest before these new ideals took root. Honestly, this place is so cool. If the opportunity ever presents itself, you should go.

This is a great place ran by great people. If I find myself in need of a cow, horse or any other…read moretype of farm animal this is the place to go.

Absolutely marvelous coffee and a great selection! I personally recommend the cinnamon rolls, while…read moremy partner loves the coffee cake. The shop is spotlessly clean and very inviting. The owners are friendly and very welcoming. Do yourself a favor and stop in for a cup of your favorite brew!

A great find on the town square! After driving a distance for a shop hop event, we needed a little…read moresomething-something. And this was a great spot. We ordered a simple ice tea. But it was a great brew, you know what I mean ice tea drinkers. There is something about the perfect ice tea. My friend and I shared a lemon scone drizzeled with frosting and an apricot nut scone. I was expecting the traditional scone texture, kinda dry but these were a tad moister and had lots of good flavor. They also have cookies, cinnamon rolls and a coffee cake that looked delightful. They have a few outside tables but the inside is eclectic with items for sale. The staff was helpful and pleasant to visit with. When in Washington, IA stop by.