Quaint cheese shop in the middle of Des Moines right off of I235…read more Tiny shop with great selection of craft cheeses. Walk right in and was helped immediately. Good service and efficient. Able to taste test and try all sorts of meat and cheeses. Also a tiny bistro like restaurant to the side of the shop. Visited on Black Friday and it was packed out! Came for the craft cheeses to look for something unique. Walked out with $70 worth of cheese and salami and a loaf of La Mie ciabatta bread sold in this store. Pretty pleased with the whole experience. Would visit again!

One of my favorite places! If you're looking for the spot to get hard to get cheeses in Iowa, this…read moreis the place. I've been stopping here ever since I was in college. I used to be part of the cheese subscription but I found out there are some cheese to funky for me pretty fast lol. I recently stopped in for the first time in a while and saw they'd expanded their dine in area, where it used to just be a sandwich of the day and a table or two, they now have about 5 tables and a menu with multiple options. I think I can confidently say this is the best sandwich I've had in Des Moines! The service is always great and insightful, and I love the vibe of the shop. Planning on stopping in almost every time I'm back in town now!

I went in and not too long ago and the service is really friendly really cool food was great and…read morethe aviances have a rustic I like that and there is some girl that work there some lady with their Vicky I think or Nikki or something like that she was really cute and helpful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone

Stopped in while visiting Pella for their Kerstmarkt. Ended up spending the most here due to the…read moreoutstanding selection of meats and cheeses. The staff offered samples of their famous bologna which landed us with a whole link to go. That paired with the interesting cheeses (we got nettle cheddar, extra hot, and a cranberry orange fresh farmer's cheese!) made for a great charcuterie spread for our friends.

Award winning goat cheese right here in good ole Iowa. They sell all around the state at co-ops,…read more Gateway Market/Des Moines, The Cheese Shop of Des Moines...but I always, always get mine at the Downtown Farmers Market. I get the blend feta ...not sure what that is...and it is the best I have ever had, EVER! I dice it up and toss it with arugula, fresh seasonal fruit, and a homemade vinaigrette and EAT it! Per their website and staff last up to 6 weeks after batch date! Mine doesn't...it disappears somehow!

The Graziano Bros. Sausage Mobile food trailer pulled up to where I work at the Crescent building…read morein Urbandale. If you are familiar with the Des Moines metro the Graziano Bros name should be one you already know. Established in 1912 they are a fixture here when it comes to Italian sausage. The ordering process was smooth and the menu was displayed well. The wait wasn't long. I ordered the fried ravioli (beef filled) with marinara and an Italian Chop sandwich. The Italian Chop is almost exactly what it sounds like. It's served cold. Chopped mortadella, pepperoni, capicola, salami, provolone, tomato, onion, pepper rings, and lettuce. Tossed in a creamy Italian dressing. Served on a hoagie roll. The ravoli was served terrifyingly hot. Lol It's a bold tangy marinara. The sandwich is perfect for what it is. Service was excellent for a truck and typical of when there's a line. Busy. Not much time to small talk. I'll definitely be watching our food vendor schedule and trying out more items from the Graziano Bros. Sausage Mobile food trailer. https://www.facebook.com/p/Graziano-Bros-Sausage-Mobile-61572883362883/

Yum! So excited in exploring the downtown Des Moines area to find a section referred to as little…read moreItaly. Within the little Italy area is an Italian grocery that has been here for well over 100 years. Graziano Bros offers, sausages, cheeses, breads, meatballs, etc. plus dry goods offered in wholesale amounts for additional savings. A wonderful little shop with a feeling of nostalgia and a focus on excellent customer service. It has a wonderful aroma of amazing food selections. During lunchtime, they offer amazing Italian sandwiches. This is a must stop for your pantry and or freezer when in the Des Moines area. Bring an ice block!

Stopped here while visiting a friend. Loved the bright and cheery atmosphere. Our waitress was…read moreextremely friendly and helpful when we asked her questions about the wine list and menu. We ordered the Smorgasbord and it was delicious. It came with an assortment of local meats and cheeses in a beautiful display. Each item was explained to us and where it came from when the board was delivered to our table. The board was more than enough food for the three of us to share. I can't wait to visit again and try more items on the menu!!!

The service was quick and extremely friendly…read more I went during lunch hour on a weekday and it was very busy, but totally worth it. The tomato soup was not too acidic with a hint of sweet, and the bleu grilled cheese paired with it perfectly. I was suggested their house salad, something lemon almond - I wasn't a huge fan just because everything seemed way too tart, and there wasn't a lot of balance. Because of the variety, and the quality of food, I'm still giving this place five solid stars and would definitely take someone else back here !

Excellent blue cheese! All American. Creamy and fragrant! A must try if you love blue cheese!!read more

No tours even though the sign out front said they have tours. Came all the way from California for…read morethe tours. Lady at the front was rude and expected us to know they no longer do tours since covid.

I liked the selection here. The beef sticks were really good. I also ordered a few different…read morecheeses. We bought the strawberry rhubarb pie which was delicious. The frozen cranberry relish was not a favorite. It has a spice we couldn't place but was quite strong. One thing we did think that would be helpful would be a list of ingredients on the premade food items. Service was great.

Terrific smoked meats. Counter service is average and prices are reasonable. The dried beef and…read moreGouda sandwich on raisin bread is really yummy.

The had a blast making our own boards during our virtual event. The meat and cheese was…read moreexceptional and I even went out afterwards to purchase some of the habanero cheddar. Great work And thank you for the super fun class. I could see this as a fun team building event for my crew.

Farm to table review. Amazing dishes. Great wine to accompany meal is much appreciated.read more

A distinctive feature of txakoli is the "txotx" pouring method, where the wine is poured from a…read moreheight into a glass to aerate it and release its aromas. This practice is common in Basque pintxo bars and adds a cultural ritual to the drinking experience. Only these guys can't be bothered to serve it that way. Shame on you for being lazy. Marks you as a hick bar in the cornbelt. Surprised you don't have sawdust and discarded peanut shells littering the floor.