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/

this is a very good place to get some great food. The workers there are awesome. One of Iowa's best…read morekept great job guys love all the killer sandwiches.

This place is amazing. Fully operational meat plant. From farm to table. Cleanliness is a top…read morepriority. The crew is always friendly and professional. Contact a farmer and let them process your beef. Great cuts always to your specifications. Well aged for the most tender and juicy steaks and roasts. Best ground beef in Des Moines. Home of the "Triple Grind."

Prime Rib from Fareway gives you the best succulent taste for any celebratory meal such as Easter…read more As I roasted my Bone Out Prime Rib -- I added their fresh white mushrooms while braising my meat as well as green and yellow bell peppers with my special seasonings plus Worcestershire sauce slow cooked in chicken broth at 325 degrees. The flavors were amazing. I even purchased one of their fresh rhubarb whole pie which was simply out of bounds. The meat section is always friendly and willing to meet your special needs as my bone out trim the fat Prime Rib. The total atmosphere is hassle free with close parking. Go at get your preparations for your family Easter Dinner--you will enjoy the freshness and tenderness of any of their top of the line choice meat selections,

If you thought that you might be able to get better quality meat at a "Meat Market," you'd be…read morewrong. They advertise their USDA Choice meats. Apparently, most people don't know that USDA Choice is the same as what is available at just about any supermarket. If you are looking for grass-fed beef or even organic beef, maybe you can find it but I didn't see any. The labeling also needs help. I wanted some salmon, but all their sign said was "salmon." No Coho, Atlantic, or Steelhead, just "salmon." No farm-raised or wild-caught, just "salmon". when I asked that pretty basic question the counterman said that he didn't know, and had to go to the back & ask someone whose response was "farm-raised from Chile". This place is good for one thing: If you are having a BBQ or a Super Bowl party and you want a quick & easy one-stop shop instead of running around a grocery store trying to find everything you need. It's relatively very small and You can find lots of beer, liquor, BBQ sauce, and even a bit of fresh produce & baked goods all within about a half dozen short aisles. Sadly, other than that, there isn't much reason to go there.

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!

My mom is visiting from out of town. She loves charcuterie so we stopped in for some cheese and…read moremeat. She left with it bag of other little things off the shelf- lemon tarts and fresh bread and biscotti and sparkling water and bottled tea and marinated mushrooms and olives and cherry BBQ chips ... Its a little expensive but the staff are friendly and the store is clean and cozy. The deli worker gave my 1 year old a slice of spicy pepperoni after she cried when a man in front of us sampled it.

When staying at the hotel not sure why you to eat anywhere else never had such a succulent burn and…read moreI'm from Kansas City. It's very different.. Farmers cheeses are ridiculous value on a happy hour menu I've never had a bad meal and Dave at the bar is the best

We had breakfast here two mornings and their breakfast dishes are SPECIAL! We had amazing service…read moreboth days and they were sure to take great care of us. The place is small inside though is the only issue for larger parties. The eggs and sausage were good the first day and a co-worker got their sourdough french toast and the slices were cut so thick!! He said that it was some of the best he has EVER had. The second day, I got their Biscuits and Gravy and OMG, this is a dish that you have got to get at least once!!! The biscuits are killer, then they add sausage patties, then sausage gravy (so good) and then the topper that blew me away, poached eggs! The poached eggs were cooked to perfection and added so much flavor. Top notch place!!!

This place failed to deliver. In waiting for the only waitress to take care of everyone and the…read moresloooooow grill and small portions you could sense the strategy to delay and slow down the process to avoid people actually all you came at eating. I was annoyed just waiting for the grill and the second round took forever to come and in the entire meal I was just over it. This place fails to meet the all you can eat standards. The single waitress struggles to keep up and is kind and patient but patrons pay the ultimate price for this model. The meat menu is limited. The place does not have sugar for tea, and the experience itself was just frustrating because we were a table of 4 and hungry.

One of the best Korean BBQ spots I've had--great meat quality, tons of flavor, and the whole…read moretable-grill experience makes it fun. Service was quick and on point.

There still goin on! A landmark of a store! I always love that they are open when other stores are…read moreclosed. Close, convenient, and are usually stocked with what you need. The clerks are very attentive and are quick to help you! I dont know if they are holding there spook house this year, but it is a pretty big shindig here every halloween!! Very quaint and personable, I highly recomend you take a visit! They always make you smile ;p I hope they stick around forever!! Would be a great thing to know you can get whatever you need quick and in a pinch!! If you get a chance say hello to the owner- Merle! He is a wonderful man to know!

It's a little supermarket common in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, and like most of them it's…read morerun by Middle Eastern people I believe. It's showcased and setup unlike any I've ever seen. The produce is all packed and wrapped in plastic wrap. Harder for people to steal or is it for safety from filthy hands? The produce selection is super tiny and the bananas are on a sort of coatrack. The canned, jarred, and boxed selection is pretty fantastic as there are ethnic foods you don't see elsewhere or pay 2-3 times as much at places like Hy-Vee. It's a super economic store, especially for a privately owned store. Definitely a relic, and I hope it stays standing. Makes me homesick for my hometown, a real city. Oh, little Des Moines, glad you have one of these.

Food was excellent . The service was wonderful and Scott, the manager, along with Michelle and…read moreRiley, were very polite. The other thing I didn't know is that I would be selling my children's book there.

Great food and drinks...came here for the brisket! We've…read morevisited before and received great food and service. Got the brisket AND the Memphis style ribs. Great flavor. Memphis flavor is medium level spicy. Cowboy beans, cornbread, and coleslaw were our sides. All were flavored very well and Smokey. Ordered the Mango margarita and the Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Beer. Margarita was a nice light flavor. Service was excellent and very accommodating to dairy intolerance. Our server did everything she could to keep us happy. We would def go back

This place has been on my list for a few years now. I actually saw a Tik Tok about a New York…read moreimplant to Des Moines and this is where she goes to get a taste of "home." It definitely didn't disappoint. I shared a pastrami on rye with deli mustard & onions with my husband. We also tried the pickles, along with potato and macaroni salad. Everything was delicious! My youngest daughter had a turkey sandwich on a roll and she ate the whole thing. They have a grocery section and desserts too. We also tried a traditional "black n white cookie" from a New York bakery and it was delectable. This place is definitely an experience and I highly recommend.

Today was our first visit here. The owner was so welcoming and sweet since my husband wasn't sure…read morewhat sandwich he wanted. He said his sandwich was amazing, and loved the pickle. I got matzo ball soup that he even offered to warm up even though we ordered to go. We bought some bread to have later with dinner. It was wonderful and we will definitely be back.