I live close to this Hy-Vee, use it's pharmacy, do some in store shopping here, and have wanted to…read moremake it my go to. But there are a few things that could use some work... Here's one example. I tried the Aisles Online service the other day. What a sh!t show... These guys could really take some lessons from Walmart and Fareway. I placed an order on Sunday for a sheduled pick up of between 300 PM and 330 PM. As of 400 PM I hadn't received a text or an email saying my order was ready so I called into the store... I was told that some of the totes containing items from my order probably hadn't been picked up yet, but to go ahead and head that way in the next hour or so and everything should be ready. Oh hindsight... The "should" in that sentence was the key word. I think it was close to 500 PM when I finally got a text my order was ready. By that time I had driven to the store and pulled into a side lot on the West side of the store over by the loading dock within eyeshot of the Aisles Online pick up area...just sitting and waiting. After getting the message I pulled around and up into a lane at the stand alone Aisles Online kiosk. An attendant came out who asked for my name and then walked back into the kiosk and brought me my order... Well kind of anyway. They put the bags in the back of my car and turned to walk away... "Woah! There's not enough groceries here to even meet the minimum order... Where's the rest of my stuff?" I showed them my phone with the complete order, they checked their ticket, apologized, and went to check on things... Evidently the rest of my order was still up at the store? I watched them run up to the store and return about 15 min later pushing a cart with the rest of my groceries. So my scheduled 300 to 330 PM pick up finally ended closer to 540 PM. At one point I was done and really just wanted to cancel my order and move on with my day. While for other services and shopping I would normally rate this store at 4 stars my recent Aisles Online experience was so bad (1 or 2 stars) that I'll even my overall review out to 3 stars. They really need to look at their online ordering and pick up model compared to other retailers (where I've NEVER had this happen)... And step up their game. It was truly awful.

First time in this store Excellent customer service…read more Love the ambiance! Love the food from food service area!

Fresh Thyme Market is a fresh alternative to Whole Foods-type grocery operations. Fresh and organic…read moreproduce and meats, jealth-cboice pre-made food and snacks, a good wine selection, and a solid variety of house and body-care items make Fresh Thyme a worthwhile stop. Things to know: * Fresh Thyme also has a bakery, which can be a nice plus. * Located in a strip mall off of University Avenue and east of Valley West Mall makes access easy and convenient to a variety of other businesses. * Convenient hours: 7:00am-9:00pm daily.

Best place ever Crab legs suck but you get what you pay for…read moreFriendly staff Great products Fresh produce Fresh squeezed fruit water I love it here!

Fairway What can I say about fairway, I like them. I shop…read moreat several different ones. This one in West Des Moines off of Grand is really nice and as all of them carry on the tradition of making sure someone pushes your card out to your car and helps you unload your groceries and takes the card back how cool is that? In any kind of weather and always cheerful. I'm very thankful that they still value customer service.There are lots of people of a certain age in there and you could tell that they're there for many reasons but I'm sure one of them is customer service. One thing I always look for in a grocery store is this it clean? the store was very clean. The other thing is the staff, the staff were very friendly and helpful. They were working on making sure everything looked well stocked and orderly. The vegetables seem to be plentiful and for a typical family grocery store that seemed like they had a fair selection of organic items. They also had grass-fed beef and bacon that was uncured. They also have some individually prepped items which are good for a senior that may want to not have to prepare everything. Of course fairway is known for its meats...I always get the off the bone ham while I'm there it's really a nice breakfast ham or something you can chop up and throw in some mac and cheese. They have some really nice unbreaded pork loin which I really appreciate in making a sandwich or some sliders with pork loin. They have regular lunch meat there as well. If I was going to buy a steak they have everything from regular sirloin to really nice porterhouse or t-bone how many places do that anymore? And they were willing to pack everything I wanted individually so I could freeze half of what I was getting when I got home. Again I'm very thankful for what they do. They even have some Frozen organic items, and gluten-free items which were particularly of interest to me. They have all the other things that you could want from cheese to orange juice to California style Ginger lemon juice lots of selection. I've been when it's been crowded and not crowded and the line through the checkout area has always been fast. It's a complete grocery store with about everything that you could want.

Love Fareway Very nice store!!…read moreExcellent Customer service! The ambiance in the store was great! I love the food in the store and love the meat department!!

We love Whole Foods, having appreciated their stores across the Nation. This location is no…read moreexception, as their selection options and customer service are impeccable. Their Hot Bar buffet options are so good that we visit here for dinner or lunch, and love the number of options available. You can eat so healthy here at a good price, and there are eating acommodations towards the front of the store. There is a such a comfy vibe throughout the store, and the aisles are full of items that you cannot find in many other spots.

If you want a top notch selection of seafood to add to your menu this is the place. I purchased "…read moreAtlantic Salmon." It was succulent and very tasty when prepared to my specifications. I also asked the butcher to cut 3 pounds of "Prime Rib," bone out. Another top choice selection with the butcher doing an excellent job in selecting a good cut. The total atmosphere displayed cleanliness, organized aisles, and easy checkout.

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.

I have had several instances where i have been assaulted by a homeless man named Dave. He has been…read morein this area for quite a while; ladies, please stay safe here. I had a severe, costly surgery after he hit me onto the street and broke both of my legs. I am currently in the hospital right now and the doctors are unsure if I will ever walk again. I have seen Dave with multiple shopping carts, I believe he has a stash. Walmart please get a better security system!

This place is absolute chaos and their parking lot is a disaster. I think this is by far my least…read morefavorite Walmart in the area due to how overall chaotic and hectic it feels. It was decently clean but felt picked over. Prices are average for the area.

I went in to get pies for Thanksgiving. I didn't think to check the dates until I got home, 3 of…read morethe 4 pies sell by date was the 22nd, the day I got them. When I went back in to exchange, at first they were kind and told me to go and grab what I needed. Then the night manager came out and the only thing he said to me was that one of the pies dates was okay.... Not a sorry, nothing. It happens I know, but I felt like the customer service I received was disheartening.

This is my local Fareway!…read more Yes it's a little smaller than other stores, but they moved into an existing space. It wasn't built originally as a grocery store. The staff is always helpful and the store is consistently clean. I love the business model that allows their associates a little work life balance that many retailers don't take into consideration. The carry out service is still old school, but service is also evolving with self checkout and mobile ordering and pick up as well.

I waffle between this Aldi and the one on Douglas in Urbandale. I'd consider both of them my go to…read morestores. if I can't find something I'm looking for, that I know should be in stock, at one of them... I hit the other before heading to Walmart, Hy-Vee, or Fareway. Which one I go to first just depends on which one I am closest to from where I am at the time. Where I live is pretty much an even split between the two. Lol The revolving stock can be frustrating sometimes. But I've learned to stock up when I see something I like that I know won't last long (example: the Parkview Jalapeno cheddar sausages)... I just stack them up in a corner of my freezer. I try to get in on Wednesday evenings when the new ads go up and they stock the "Aldi Finds." I'd love to be able to go in the morning, but I can't do that with my schedule. My girlfriend and I both love the jalapeno ranch chips! The gluten free nacho cheese chips aren't too bad (generic Doritos) either... The seafood is suprisingly good. Though I'm sure even the "fresh" fish and shellfish has been flash frozen and then thawed at some point. I mean...we live in Iowa and not on a coast. The shrimp, sometimes available in a shrink wrapped clamshell , in the meat area is really good quality and doesn't lose a lot of it's size when cooked. if you like birria and don't want a lot of hassle... Try their USDA Choice birria style beef. Each roast is about 2 1/4 lbs. Chuck it into a crockpot for a few hours until it's tender enough to shred. It will not disappoint! So good! I'm not sure you can beat the prices for condiments and canned goods here. Very reasonably priced and very compareable to Walmart. Love the self checkout! I rarely wait in line for a cashier anymore. I used to be one of the guys scrounging for empty boxes... Now I have my stock of reusable shopping bags. Do yourself a favor and just get you a stock of bags! The store is always clean and the staff is friendly when I have to interact with them. Usually that just to grab someone really quick if I need pointed in the direction of something I can' find. I haven't used the curbside pickup service at either store... So I can't really comment on that option. It's got to be better than Hy-Vee. Lol Don't forget your quarter if you need a cart!

We are very excited to have this new Aldi store in the neighborhood. For some years this grocery…read morechain has been wrongly looked down upon. Like most groceries, they are not all things to all people, but if you have not given an Aldi store a chance, you should definitely give this one some attention. New, fresh, and with all of the standard and organic options - as well as all the interesting seasonal European imports - at reasonable prices you cannot go wrong. This location is conveniently located in Windsor Heights with easy access to I-235.

If you have not had authentic tamales then you are missing a treat of goodness from La Michoacana…read moreGrocery Store in WDM. I purchased a dozen freshly made Chicken Tamales to add to my Saturday supper and the filling was moist and the flavor was off the chart full of goodness. The family owned team especially Ma and PA know their recipes and quickly serve up scrumptious to go orders that are ready to eat. The tamales of the day depends on what they have cooked-- today it was chicken -- fresh, moist and well seasoned. There are times beef or pork may be available with pork being my favorite. The store is full of grocery items from Mexico especially the salsa which you need to go with your tamales. The friendly and pleasant atmosphere is very neighborly making you want to stay and browse the specialty items. So venture out and try their ready to eat - to go items, and don't forget the green or red salsa to top off your tamales!

This a bit of a biased post that being my families store. I recently moved to Miami and I've been…read moregoing through withdrawals for real authentic mexican and as much as some spots are good here they don't compare to my parents food/sazon. More than anything the salsa!!! I have not found anything comparable here. When I do I will let it be known. The tacos here are very tasty that's definitely one of my favorites. Oh! And the chicken on Fridays is definitely a must try. You get a lot of food for a low price with your chicken order. They are also vegan,vegetarian friendly and gluten free friendly. Just let them know and they will hook you up.