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Theisen's

3.1 (20 reviews)

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Aja L.

A great multipurpose outlet type store with apparel, pet necessities, home decor, office supplies, cookware, toiletries, and countless more! I can easily walk in here and spend an entire paycheck, it's terrible. There are SOOOO many necessities in this store and the prices are pretty fair and it's nice quality. If you're an outdoorsy person or into country living, Theisen's is your sanctuary. Seriously, there's at least ten things in this store everyone needs, even if you ain't 'bout that country life.

Eric B.

Theisen's is a really cool Farm and Home store. I wandered through here for a long time, just marveling at the selection of hardware, pet care, home repair, outdoor and other items. I ended up with an Iowa Hawkeye lunch box, but wish I would have bought the Muck Boots for an upcoming Earthwatch trip. The folks at checkout were super nice and the next time I'm in, I'll try to leave room in my suitcase so I can take more or their practical and well priced stuff home.

Art B.

To the uninitiated, a farm and home store like Theisen's makes no sense. What are some of the things I have purchased over the years? Dog food and toys. Children's shoes. Men's trousers. Popcorn. Oh wait, the popcorn is free. Candy. ISU logo merchandise. Tools. Paint. Hats. The list goes on and on, seemingly randomly. Ames doesn't seem to be a natural choice for such a store. Too urban and educated, you know. But I'm so happy Theisen's decided to locate here. Whenever I'm in Ames, Theisen's is on the list of essential visits right next to Hickory Park, Dutch Oven Bakery and Mucky Duck Pub. Theisen's has a vast array of merchandise. It's clean, well maintained and well organized. And it has a friendly and helpful staff.

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I did never receive my order and I did never my money back. Those rats charge me 2 times. I have 2 weeks waiting my money back.

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Walmart Supercenter

Walmart Supercenter

2.2(25 reviews)
1.0 mi
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You know, it's tough to appreciate a Super WalMart of the scale that it is in Ames when you are…read moreactually from the Midwest. Why? Well, in the Midwest, I have found, there is one on every corner. For that reason you have about another 10 locations (literally) within a 20 mile driving distance to compare it to. The fact that a small city like Ames (yes people, Ames is pretty small lol) can support two of these beasts is amazing. Coming originally from CA which, to my knowledge, have no Super WalMarts, this place was a godsend. Everything available in one place. Produce is usually pretty decent, and shelves are pretty well stocked. Do you get those special Wal Mart employees? You bet, but you get those at every Wal Mart. Cheap labor means cheaper prices, and the latter is why people come here. Having recently moved to MA, while there are super WalMarts, they don't hold a candle to this Ames (or really any other central IA) location. Dirty, poorly stocked, almost no employees around to help you. Honestly, you Ames folk don't know how stinking good you have it, and I mean that. The simple fact that you have a 24-hour store is awesome! Thank your lucky stars. You have one of the better Wal-Marts in the nation, even though you may not think it is one of the better locations in your area.

Was out of several items, people who fill orders are rude and grocery section were dirty (boxes on…read morefloor, lots of open spaces, bathroom was dirty and item spilled on floor no sign or anyone cleaning it up.

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JAX Outdoor Gear

JAX Outdoor Gear

3.7(22 reviews)
4.9 mi
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Over all the years I've visited Ames, I've rarely travelled over to the West Side where Lincoln Way…read moresoon merges US 30. There's a now shuttered restaurant where my Sister had her rehearsal dinner and I sometimes passed Ames Surplus, which as it turns out has been folded into the 2-building complex that is called Jax Outdoor gear. The military surplus part of this store is not much more than a couple short aisles. Past that, Jax has loads of outdoor gear, fishing and hunting inventory, clothing, footwear, and even a corner for Boy and Girl scout supplies. It's all very high quality merchandise and a good value. I came in looking for some Carhartt pants, which they don't currently stock. I left very impressed and with a cool and nicely priced little Gerber knife. I found store staff to be friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I'll be back in Ames in a few months (or so), and I'm be sure to stop in again. I'm sure there will be new stuff to admire or goods that I missed during the last visit. And there's no need to drive all the way to Des Moines.

This place is a joke! I ordered online 5 different pair of mens pants. Called their customer…read moreservice line to find out why the freight was so ridiculously high. I was told the customer pays to have them shipped to one location then pays to have them shipped to the final destination. I decided to go ahead with the purchase they were all name brand and still less than I could find online. Here is what I received later that day to my inbox. JAXOutdoorGearFarmandRanch Your order has been canceled Order was canceled because we did not have enough stock to fulfill your order and your payment has been refunded. Really, all of them! What a waste of time! Maybe Learn how online sales and inventory control works before trying to sell products online!

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Dollar Tree - $1 books

Dollar Tree

3.4(9 reviews)
1.3 mi
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Checkout is always an event, the other clerks always manage to disappear when there's a rush. Then…read morewhen one does show up, they take the person who has waited the least time and check them out. But you cant beat the prices. It makes you see just how much you are getting gouged at WM & T.

Unlike most of the "dollar' stores out there, Dollar Tree's claim to fame is that everything in…read morethere is a dollar. Like, literally everything. Once in awhile, you'll catch something for 4 for $1 or something (such as the Christmas candy canes they have on clearance right now), but everything in their store is $1. It makes it honestly pretty easy to shop since I'm never wondering about the price tag. This is a nice-looking Dollar Tree that has quite a bit of room on the inside. You can find name-brand items like Pop-Tarts and whatnot, but in some cases, their packaging/box size has been reduced to make it cost-effective to sell for a dollar. This store has stationary, automobile, hardware, some clothes, dishes, beauty supplies, cleaning supplies, lots of food including frozen food, party supplies, kids toys, books, kitchen gadgets, pregnancy tests, and more. I would very, very highly recommend Dollar Tree as the place to get party supplies. They have a plethora of color options and it's all very cheap. They have tablecloths, plastic silverware, plates, noisemakers, and lots of other stuff. It's seriously a fantastic way to do a "decorated" party on the cheap. I came here looking for pins for sewing, but they don't have any. In the past, I've come here for some of their kitchen supplies. Getting a strainer and measuring cups for a dollar is a fantastically good price. When I've come, it's usually clean-ish. It's not immaculate, but it's clean. Shelves are usually pretty organized, and it's not like stuff is strewn all over the place. Usually most things are in-stock and ready to be purchased. I like the parking lot. It's large and makes it easy to get around without fussing with horrible hills or bad traffic like the other dollar store in town. As a note, I don't think they have a bathroom here. For cyclists, they do not have a bicycle rack, but they have long, metal poles that support the outside of the building that you can lock your bike to. I've locked them there in the past without any issue. Final thoughts: It's a good place to pick up random items for $1. You have to make sure what you're buying is worth a dollar as, in some cases, it seems like you might be able to get some of these items cheaper elsewhere. As a whole, though, you definitely save money by shopping at Dollar Tree for lots of household supplies instead of going to another big box store. They don't have enough grocery selection to do all of your grocery shopping here, but they do have a lot of various household items. I would especially recommend this place to anyone moving into a new home who needs household supplies.

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Theisen's - deptstores - Updated November 2026

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