All the food from this shop is very good! The employees are very kind and knowledgeable. Highly,…read morerecommend shopping here.

A hidden gem in the Waukee area! Who would have known to find Old Station Craft Meats if it wasn't…read morefor great advertising this Christmas. Visited on a Friday afternoon and it was just in time for a snow storm. Stocked up on some meats and some Christmas treats as gifts. Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable of all that we wanted. Great shop with so many options for all sorts of meat. Even some baked goods were sold there. We needed finding out we were helped by the owner and felt it was a great visit. Spent $70.xx for our goods. Will be back for sure

They are a pretty standard locker. Nice clean facility. The big drawback is that only let beef…read morehang for less than 14 days. They are also about 50% higher on processing than many of the their other lockers around the area including one just down the road 20 minutes. The over-the-counter pork prices were about 1/3 higher than Fairway also. Really nothing special and very over priced, but they'll do the job in a pinch

The Locker is a great butcher shop. After seeing some tomahawk bone-in ribeyes once when stopping…read morein, we knew we would end up getting some. They are like a cowboy ribeye. If you want them, you can special order them before Wednesday to be ready that week.

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!

It appears to have closed for business. Drove by today and sign was gone and inside looked empty.read more

I hate to admit this... I've lived in the Des Moines IA metro since 1992 and this was my first…read morevisit to B&B Grocery. Pretty shameful on my part considering the shop was first opened by the Brooks family in 1922... I'm not a big fan of downtown, but B&B isn't quite as downtown as I thought. More Southside. The store is a definitely mom and pop. There's a small lot to park in just off of Hartford Ave and there is additional street parking available. You enter by the grocery area. There's a counter and register kind of to your Left as you walk in. You walk past the counter and you will see the sandwich and meat counter further to your left. For sandwiches you walk to the furthest end of the counter where the sandwich menu is hanging and place your order. When your food is ready they call it out by the items in the order. Payment is done at the counter and register back towards the front of the store. First off the food was great! No complaints. The selection is HUGE... Something like 74 sandwiches available to order and a nice selection of sides. I took my order to go, but there is limited seating available for dine in too. I ordered an extra large breaded pork tenderloin with onions, pickles, and mustard. An order of hot cheeseballs (comes with ranch). And a dad's killer sandwich (cold). My total came to just around $30. Cash preferred. 2.5% surcharge for using a card. The tenderloin reminded me of Chuckie's and that puts it in good company. A little thicker and on a proportional bun. Similar breading. The cheeseballs were fresh out of the fryer and the ranch is fantastic; made in house I assume. The meat and the vegetables on the deli sandwich were impressively fresh. The real star here to me was service! As I walked in one of the staff had two young girls by a board with some toys and jewelry on it. He was counting down as they studied the board. The girls were laughing as they were deciding on a choice. Some sort of giveaway game for kids they do when they have time I assume... I was greeted immediately as I walked up to order. There were three or so people waiting for their food. Placing an order was easy. I'd looked at the menu online and kind of already knew what I wanted, but it was still fun to look over the colorful boards and signage. They were busy working on their tasks but there was some cordial banter back and forth. The wait was short and there are plenty of things to keep you visually occupied here too. Everything was individually wrapped and taped up in butcher's paper. As I took my items all three gentlemen behind the sandwich and meat counter thanked me for coming in. When was the last time that happened to you at a big box store...? I'm not an introvert... I struck up a conversation with another customer and the woman at the register as I was paying. The other patron and I stood outside and talked for a bit. We were about the same age I think...he might have been a skosh older...mid-50s to early 60s. He was the one who told me how long the store had been open, the family name, and that he had been brought/coming here since he was three years old. Said his mom still calls it Brooks Grocery (v. B&B)... Not that I couldn't have found all that online, but I'm not one to shy away from a friendly visit of any kind. I mentioned to him that I found the customer service here to be a really refreshing thing. He said he thought the three gentlemen helping us had been there maybe 15 years or so. A handshake and thank you and we were both on our way. Can't say enough about my visit to B&B Grocery today! Friendly service and great food! Fair pricing. Don't make my same mistake... If you haven't been yet...find the time to stop by! http://bbgrocerymeatdeli.com/

The guys behind the counter are so friendly and welcoming to everyone. This is your classic…read moreneighborhood deli. It's the closest you'll get to a classic New York deli in Des Moines. Sandwiches were great, specifically the meat has so much flavor.

Northcote has gone through a good transformation due to the wonderful staff they have. The meats I…read morebuy are fresh and meaty packed. Their customer service is excellent. The first time I visited the store, I was served by an amazing staff called Josh. He was very kind and willing to help me because I did not know what to expect. I buy meat and chicken at Northcote. You can also call them ahead for fresh me or inquire before going. I will recommend them to anyone looking for fresh or bulk meat.

There are plenty of local butchers and specialty deli shops in my area. Back in the day, I cooked…read morein sanctioned KCBS BBQ competions through out the midwest. Iowa takes their pork seriously. The "Pig" is King! You know, "The other white meat"! Iowa is to Pork as Wisconsin is to Brats. Fair enough? So from time to time I will order meat products from around the country and have a sample shipped to me. This place has a reputation for breaded pork tenderloin "fritters". Upon delivery, these 8 ounce perfectly shaped, seasoned and breaded beauties looked great! They are packed individually so you can portion as you like and not frozen like a solid brick. Nothing like a fresh cooked breaded pork tenderloin sandwich. I also tried some thick "Iowa Cut" pork chops...very moist and tasty. Customer service is great...fast shipping...small town hospitality. If your' a breaded tenderloin enthusiast like I am, give them a shot. The price is very reasonable while the quality is outstanding.

If you are looking for an amazing ham for the Holidays, this is the place!…read more This may also be a Veteran owned or operated business, but can't confirm. I can confirm they are Veteran Friendly and Support Veterans. This is my second year coming to Berkwood Farms and it won't be my last. What do they have that isn't delicious. Last year I got a Cherry Wood Smoked ham and it was absolutely amazing. This year I got a pit ham, Apple wood Ham, Cherry Wood Bacon, and Berkwood Dogs. I believe maybe the owner not sure, but he was also a Veteran gave me the bacon for free. Everything I have had, has been absolutely freaking delicious and had amazing flavor. No additives. The flavors are top notch and quality through the roof. I will be back more often because that bacon was like an additive drug and the pit ham was like pure addiction, and I am planning on going back to get my fix. The Gal at the register and the guy who gave me the bacon were super super nice. They also gave me a veterans discount which was awesome!

I have had ham, ribs, bacon, brats and sausages from there. All quality meats. People are…read morefriendly and helpful too!

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.

Picked up some beef/jalapeno/ cheese sticks and some pork/hatch chili/cheese. Both were delicious…read more They had a good selection of both snacks and meat along with some great rubs. If passing through it's worth a stop. They are a locker so hunting season could bring a visit also. The people working were very friendly and helpful.

Great steaks! Great service! My father is a steak connoisseur and loves this meat market. We…read moreordered steaks as a Christmas gift to some special caregivers in our life. The owners of the meat market were awesome to work with and their service above and beyond to accommodate our special requests. The recipients were delighted with their gift! Highly recommended.