I noticed that this spot, which I've stopped at many times over the years, is lacking for attention…read moreon Yelp. Time to remedy that. Slim's is a pretty typical roadside fruit and vegetable market. More than a stand, less than a store. What you find, of course, depends on the time of year. This stop we enjoyed some Iowa grown tomatoes and Iowa baked Kringla. They also round out their offerings with some less than local produce, such as Georgia peaches. They also have a variety of, mostly local, jams and the like. It's not necessarily the cheapest place to shop, but quality is consistently good. It's located west of downtown Story City at the intersection with Highway 69. It's a two minute drive. If you're in town for the carousel, the Scandinavian thing... try Hwy 69 rather than I-35 for a change and enjoy some fruit and veggies.

This place is a hidden gem who deserves to shine! The quality of the fruits and veg is FAR superior…read moreto what I find at the grocery stores. The peaches are bigger than the palm of hand and the plums are probably winning records! The very kind lady working this afternoon helped a very clueless city girl select a watermelon, don't judge, I don't know how to pick 'em!

I'm a fan of pretty much everything about Dog Patch. Located just a bit east of Merle Hay Road on…read moreMeredith Drive, they are truly an urban garden. Dog Patch has a few different ventures going - including salad dressings and similar products, as well as (and this is my favorite) operating as a venue for farmstand-to-table dinner events. We've attended a few of these over the past year or so, the most recent being at the start of December and held in one of the greenhouses which had been festively decorated for the occasion. The ingredients for these dinners includes vegetables from Dog Patch as well as other local producers of meat, fruits, honey, and more in keeping with Dog Patch's mission of inspiring the health of humans, the community, and the land through supporting local food and farm-inspired products. Chefs vary from dinner to dinner but all are local and well-selected by owner Jenny and her husband Eric. Things to know about their farmstand-to-table events: * They are bring your own bottle if you want to have alcohol * Booking for each dinner starts well before the event, and usually sell out * Even though I'm obsessed with their dinner events, don't forget to visit their website, or the farm, to see what all they have to offer

Purchased my annuals today at Dogpatch Urban Garden. Great selection and good prices and wonderful…read moreservice. Shop local. Check out their website. They have lots to offer!

There is a different vibe, more spacing than usual, enough brand names, and well-priced off-brand…read moreitems. The store is clean and has no chaos. There is lots of parking, helpful staff, and a good atmosphere. It is always an alternative. They have fewer options than larger stores, but their pricing is highly competitive. No pharmacy or Aldi club to save on gas or items.

Color me surprised. My only experience with an Aldi Supermarket was probably 2-3 decades ago and…read moreit was a dingy store. I walked into this store on Saturday and was literally gobsmacked at how bright and clean it was. The selection of produce and meat really surprised me. My recollection of the old Aldi experience was rows and rows of boxed foods and canned foods. This is not the old Aldi. I found the variety of organic offerings incredible. Prices?? Wowsa. I only wish there was a store closer to where I currently reside. The prices are definitely impressive.

No frills, and they totally deliver on a daily basis, offering low prices without some of a chain's…read moreelements. If I were attending Iowa State, this would be a place to shop on a lesser budget without much sacrifice. Bring a quarter, and a shopping cart is yours. You will bag your own products too. Good frozen selection. Off-brand canned and bixed items. Their middle aisle is a smorgasbord of discounted items, and some will be a grab because it works in your budget! I am incredibly grateful for Andrew at the store, who provided me terrific customer service when I needed help last night. That level of customer service and their pricing make this one of our shopping stops. Kind staff in abundance. Plenty of parking, great location on Duff Road, and good music throughout the store!

I really wanted mayonnaise. It was light. I could have dealt with regular. However... the online…read moreshopper didn't ask for substitution. I don't really know how the process works. So no beef. But I just really wanted mayonnaise. Thank you for tuning in...

Excellent customer service! They truly care about your…read morebusiness and want to do everything they can to ensure your happiness with the product they're bringing to you. Some of the drivers even check your stuff to go one step further in ensuring you receive only the best. Top notch local produce company.

horrible customer......horrible fruit products...than they are offended when you tell them about…read more their fruit. the lemons were brown in the middle which means they were frozen at one time. the limes underneath the first ten are already yellow. The girl at the will call window should be unemployed.

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.

Great staff always helping take out groceries. The Deli in the back of the store is delicious. My…read morefamily is always getting meat and appetizers from Fareway. Great prices.

We didn't realize the scope of Slim's Market on our first year last year, but yesterday, we…read morerealized there is so much more to the market. Eggs, dairy, plants, jams and jellies, delicious salsa, and great in-season veggies and fruit. Staff is kind. Fun, and knowledgeable. Great vibe nsode and outside. Owner Kent is such a nice person and focuses on local products, which means a lot in a small town. This place will get frequent visits from us!