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

My husband's addiction to his smoker led him to this amazing local butcher…read more The proprietor is very happy to give helpful information about his selection of meats. Prices are very fair and we love having Old Station right here in the neighborhood.

Great products. Love the pork prime rib. Wondering where i can buy it? Retired Sysco employee.read more

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.

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.

I highly recommend them. I needed a specific bratburger recipe according to my specifications, and…read moreafter two attempts, they nailed it. The burger become a huge hit with us

The meat has to be awful good for me to travel fifteen miles to a small strip mall to purchase…read moreskinless thighs & breasts from local Bell & Evan meat producers sold to the "Good Butcher." The meat cooks up moist and tender making for a surprisingly great protein to go with your Sunday sides. Yet, the only drawback to keep me coming back is an open and friendly " how may I help you attitude" or as Jed Clamped would say " Ya'll come back " you hear and mean it. It seems the attitude is business only, but showing a little gesture of courtesy ( kindness )would go a long way toward customer service.

Hands down best fresh turkey in town pick up was well organized loved the pie flight pear…read morecranberries along with the brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes can't wait for our Christmas order

You can trust this business. They are helpful and it is a pleasure to shop at West Fortyread more

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.

My parents had been RAVING about their meat shop, so when I was home for the holidays I knew I had…read moreto go in and see what the buzz was about! My parents love getting local meat here, gifting specialty steak cuts for special occasions, and are obsessed with their brisket dip (as am I). We went in over the holidays to pick up a steak gift bundle, snack gift bundle (with cheeses, meats, and other goodies like sauces and pretzels). It was fun to shop the store: fridges and freezers full of cheese and curds, salamis, soups, dips, cuts of meat to take home. They also have a deli counter of fresh local meat for purchase - talk about shopping local! They also carry fun sauces and seasonings for meat - some local, some not. You can also pick up local dairy products here like ice cream and ice cream cakes. I love that they offer gift packages and bundles. Delicious meats and products and it feels great to shop local here!

This is a must stop if you're cruising through Guthrie Center on hwy 44. It's a great place for…read morepicking up food for a large crowd or snacks for road tripping. Lots of variety and a credit for cash usage.

This place is fine. There are some little things for kids of the age 4 to 11 to play on. Maze is…read morepretty simple. Some little slides for kids and a barn full of hay to run around in. In an attempt at Red Neck humor, they label their mild beef sticks as "City Slicker". I live in Portland Oregon. I bought the Raging Bull beef sticks... They were tangy at best. Tasted good, but for the "Raging Bull" chest bump they were probably giving each other on that one, they sure didn't come through with the heat. The place is also laden with religious crap for sale... Signs and trinkets for superstitious Christian grandmas galore. They also sell gourds, squash, and pumpkins in the fall.