So fun to just browse the shelves and impulse purchase fresh breads and cakes. The woman at the…read morecounter was so friendly and was treating each customer like a true friend. The shop is tucked away but there is plenty of free parking in the lot, so there is no excuse to not visit.

This is such a neat little market! It's definitely very European, as most of the food they sell is…read morelabeled in one of the many Slavic languages. They have such an interesting variety of food, and, as someone who is nowhere near being Eastern European, I thought it was super cool to see all of these foods I had never tried. If you love chocolate like I do, come to this store because they have a fine selection of European chocolates for great prices. Kinder bueno, anyone? If you haven't tried it, you're missing out, just saying. I would also recommend their tea selection, which is also extensive and cheap. They have everything you'd expect in a specialty grocery store, from spices to meats, from canned foods to sweets/snacks that you definitely wouldn't be able to find at any American grocery store. It truly is an excellent selection. Whether or not you are familiar with the foods, I highly recommend checking this place out. Seriously, the chocolate selection alone will knock your socks off.

One of my favorite spots in Des Moines. Cheese, wine, service is right on point. Recommend to stop…read morein when you're in the area!

Quaint cheese shop in the middle of Des Moines right off of I235…read more Tiny shop with great selection of craft cheeses. Walk right in and was helped immediately. Good service and efficient. Able to taste test and try all sorts of meat and cheeses. Also a tiny bistro like restaurant to the side of the shop. Visited on Black Friday and it was packed out! Came for the craft cheeses to look for something unique. Walked out with $70 worth of cheese and salami and a loaf of La Mie ciabatta bread sold in this store. Pretty pleased with the whole experience. Would visit again!

The Graziano Bros. Sausage Mobile food trailer pulled up to where I work at the Crescent building…read morein Urbandale. If you are familiar with the Des Moines metro the Graziano Bros name should be one you already know. Established in 1912 they are a fixture here when it comes to Italian sausage. The ordering process was smooth and the menu was displayed well. The wait wasn't long. I ordered the fried ravioli (beef filled) with marinara and an Italian Chop sandwich. The Italian Chop is almost exactly what it sounds like. It's served cold. Chopped mortadella, pepperoni, capicola, salami, provolone, tomato, onion, pepper rings, and lettuce. Tossed in a creamy Italian dressing. Served on a hoagie roll. The ravoli was served terrifyingly hot. Lol It's a bold tangy marinara. The sandwich is perfect for what it is. Service was excellent for a truck and typical of when there's a line. Busy. Not much time to small talk. I'll definitely be watching our food vendor schedule and trying out more items from the Graziano Bros. Sausage Mobile food trailer. https://www.facebook.com/p/Graziano-Bros-Sausage-Mobile-61572883362883/

3.9 A great old traditional Italian deli/ grocery. Not…read moreChicago, not Detroit level but we love most of it. Great Job!

well i should to have seen misty T review first. july 2023…read moreand yea same experience. green meats in the counter. dates on things were old old old. rust on lids, hummm kind of surprised the city or state has not looked in on this one. that health code thing. i thought i was buying some thing safe. but it was old they used to be a cool place to stop in. but in this post pandemic thing. yea pass on this one till they get it back together.

There is a horrid smell when you walk in. Unfortunately almost everything we picked up was expired,…read moresome as far back as 2016 and 2017. We went to another store a few miles away and it was so much better.

Beaverdale confections Remember it's not about food only,…read more It's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. It's in a strip mall area so parking was plentiful but I could tell that it would fill up fast as it seemed to be one busy place. It's really close to Ace hardware and UPS store They are placed to go great candy and some special local style gifts. Yes he has gourmet marshmallows in numerous flavors. They are a from scratch confectioner, using cane sugar, real cream, real butter,natural and organic flavors and imported Belgium chocolate. No.wonder they are delicious! They ship everywhere! It's one of the Des Moines areas , wonderful places. I highly recommend it.

The owner is a pedophile and got arrested for child sex crimes. How are they open? Know who you are…read moresupporting if you buy candy from there!

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.

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

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.

Excellent flavor! Dry Rub and Traditional sauce better than any store brand!! Blues Hog look out!read more

From the owner: Producing custom, handmade, small-batch sauces and spice blends to enhance the flavor of the foods…read moreyou eat. Custom made-to-order 16oz bottles of barbecue sauce and a 5oz bottles of barbecue spice rub made in my kitchen and shipped directly to you.

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!

I love Aldi however I buy a lot of fit and active cranberry water and this store never has it on…read morehand, I had to quit going to this one because of this. I would buy 15 at a time if they kept it in stock but they don't so I quit going.

I stopped here because it is one of the coffee hop locations. The ambiance is perfect if you are…read morejust stopping in for a coffee and a chat or if you need to sit and get some work done. The gentleman working was so kind and we had a nice chat while I was ordering. I ordered a caramel iced latte. I could have used an extra pump or two of syrup, but I definitely do like my coffee a little sweeter. My boyfriend really enjoyed it though. We both really enjoyed the espresso. They also have several pastries that are available. They all looked delicious. I ordered one with cream cheese and a strawberry filling which I really enjoyed. There is also lots of items displayed for purchase. Everything was so cute and I will be back for coffee and to buy a few gifts!

Came in for a warm up and place to perch for a bit. Drinks were hot, not too sweet for lattes which…read moreI prefer. Baristas were super helpful in giving info on the menu to make our decision. The place is cozy. Great spot!