When we arrived, the gentleman was very friendly and took the time to show us all the samples,…read morewhich were excellent! We ended up leaving with more cheese than we probably needed, but it was too good to pass up. Everything we tried was delicious, and it will definitely all get eaten. Great experience overall!

We stopped in on the way home from a dog show in Ottumwa and had seen the corn stand sign on the…read morehighway and thankfully remembered to pull in the driveway. Service was excellent and we even got the dime tour and a verbal history of the business. The ambiance was country friendly with a depth of knowledge on cheese and cheese making. They had a tremendous selection of Gouda based cheeses and one of the most interesting was the stinging nettle Gouda. A variety of other locally sourced products including tasty jams were available too. Would stop again!

Had the pleasure of trying The Cheese People at a farmers market in Gray's Lake. The young lady…read morecheesemonger that helped me was a wealth of knowledge. She was personable, friendly, and didn't mind my 900 questions. I ended up buying 4 cheeses and can't wait to order more. The string cheese was superb, perfect mozzarella goodness. Two types of Gouda that were both exquisite, though the Fourma ge is my new favorite) and an aged Parmesan that I can't seem to stop snacking on. I live in Vegas, so I was so happy to see that they have a website and deliver through UPS.

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!

Hand's down, the best beef sticks and jerky I've ever had! I lived in KC and currently NYC. But it…read moremust be something in their Iowa meat, because theirs is the best of the best. Though I don't recommend getting more than a 1/2 lb of either. Your jaw might be sore for a little while after eating all of it. Trust me.

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

This is such a gem for this community, as it would be for ANY town. I wish it were in Des Moines!…read more As a traveler, 2 things stand out. One, the baked goods. Two, the look and vibe. It's maintained and managed more like a big city store (though we all know examples of neglected urban grocery stores).

Fantastic healthy grocery store.. Super friendly staff. All…read moremy favorite vegan treats, great produce section, and the bulk section to get stoked about. Super clean store. Staff always helps with a smile and will even help you with your groceries out to the car. For a small town, this place is a major luxury. Much like the great Co-ops in Iowa City and Ames.. Reminds me a lot of them.. They even have a great restaurant in the back with outdoor patio seating I suggest the vegan burrito bowl!

For those traveling through stop here for fresh baked goods by "Love at First Bite Bakery". Don't…read moreforget to select pies ready to bake in the freezer at the back of the store!! Watching your gluten? Check out the veggies and fruits! The lovely apples are perfect for snacking and you will find all sorts of other goodies! Perhaps the kids need books or car suitable activities. There are music CDs available for purchase and boxed greeting cards! During spring the hanging baskets of flowers make great gifts and in Autumn who can pass up a hostess gift of a pumpkin, a chrysanthemum and some dish towels or a hand crafted apron! What ever possible sweetener you might need you will likely find here. Baking ingredients like vanilla baking soda, even chocolate ice cream sandwich cookies are on their shelves. The Staff is well informed and involved in supporting the community via the Kiwanis Farmers Market in Kirksville and beautifying the highways by participating in Highway Clean up projects. Sandwiches can be handcrafted at the deli counter and there is plenty to fully stock your pantry and refresh spice racks! The varieties of loose leaf teas are a personal favorite of mine! Sit a spell in the outdoor furniture and talk to the staff to place an order! So much to see!

This is a truly terrific store, You must stop and see ir for yourself! You won't go away empty…read morehanded, Please ket me know if you ever open mail order for some of teas etc +++++++++

This is our favorite kitchen store. I shopped here with my mom as a kid and my husband and I…read moreregistered for most of our wedding gifts here. This is the THE place for unique and useful kitchen items. They carry a lot of high end products: Le Creuset, Swiss Diamond, Joseph Joseph, Peugeot, and many others. The shop itself is unique, in an old, brick home between 8th and 9th on Kentucky St. There are gadgets and goodies tucked into every nook and cranny, from the glassed-in front porch to the very back of the house. If you enjoy cooking or just enjoy cool stuff for your kitchen, you will find plenty of eye candy here. In addition to the gadgets, there are a number of gourmet coffees, teas, seasonings, spices, dry soup mixes and unique canned goods that are difficult to find in grocery stores. It's surprising I have never taken one of their cooking classes, but they have a great space for them and you can even organize your own event for a wedding shower or birthday. The only thing I wish they had were small electronics, like coffee makers and grinders. It's a little surprising they do not carry chemex coffee makers or pour-overs. These items would be great additions to the store, although I am sure they would be willing to order them for you. Bottom line, it's a unique kitchen store, fun to explore, and pricing is good. I never leave empty-handed!