Good stock of asian food. Korean food is majority. Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese. I found…read morenatto in this store. Not all asian groceries carry this.

We looked all over for egg roll skins. Finally found them at Unimart. I will be going back there…read morebecause they are better than Hy-Vee ones.

Best place to buy groceries in town, period. Maybe it's because I'm in there so often, but they're…read morealways extremely friendly, and it really works as a "one stop" place. They have the alcohol and spirits section, the health food section, a Starbucks, the hot food, Chinese food, and bakery section, and of course, the pharmacy and medicine section. The front desk also does postal services, and you can recycle cans and bottles as well. The store has always been beyond helpful. While I haven't always been met with an "Employee of the Day" attitude (which I would never expect), they've always been pleasant enough and extremely friendly. I use my reusable bags constantly, and cashiers have never had any problem with them. When I point out a price error, a manager is called over and the price is honored. In fact, I went to Starbucks (inside the Hy-Vee) the other day, and while checking out, the cup was knocked onto the ground and spilled all over the floor. I was mortified - to say the least. (Now I wait until I'm done shopping to get my Starbucks). Within seconds, two employees were there cleaning it up, and a manager asked me what coffee it had been. By the time I was swiping my card, he brought me another version of my drink - free of charge. Seriously, an amazing grocery store. When I have to travel around the midwest and go to other Hy-Vees for groceries or whatnot, I'm always sorely disappointed compared to this one. This one has spoiled me.

Enjoyed shopping at HyVee this week. Appreciated the help and easy checkout with staff. Everyone…read morewas friendly and had great answers to questions. Easy to find healthy options to select from. Cool vibe whether other AM or PM. It did not disappoint! Thank you!

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...

Food: Everything we've ever ordered has been astounding! All of the food is fresh, hot, and full of…read moreflavor. Portion size is great as well! I love the bread options their store offers also. The quesabirrias tacos are a favorite go to! They also provide lime wedges, radish slices, roasted peppers, and roasted onion with the tacos. The fresh, crisp cilantro is the "cherry" on top lol. Service: Every time we go in there, we're greeted with a smile! All of the employees are really friendly, patient, and helpful. They do their best to explain something on the menu if you're not fluent in Spanish/don't know what something is or consists of. They're very quick and efficient. Ambiance: A quaint, quiet store/restaurant full of delicious options and amazing smells. It's kept clean and tidy with medium noise pollution: there's typically a TV playing in the dining area or music playing throughout the space. The seating is cozy; more for 2-4 people at a table/booth, as opposed to large parties.

Incredible! We ordered a burrito and tacos. The burrito was huge -- enough for a dinner and a meal…read morethe next day. Took a little while for the food to come out but there was a line ahead of us. We perused the store in the meantime making note of the bakery items we'd be buying our next trip. All in all -- Large portions, fresh flavors, and a salsa bar!! Can't wait to go back!

It's a fine Hy Vee. The Wine and Spirits clerks are particularly fun employees to chop it up with…read more Any time I need help, the folks there are always on the ball. One time some random asshole college student came up to me and tried to recruit me to join his Amway team, but that's mostly just a funny anecdote and has nothing to do with the store. I hope his pyramid scheme fails and he gets punched at an Insane Clown Posse concert.

This review is based solely on my last experience here. I had been exposed to covid the last part…read moreof December2021 and needed to get a home test. Closest still open was Hy-Vee west. About $35 with tax. Pricey I thought, BUT I needed it to work. Come to find out recently, people have been complaining that companies are PRICE GOUGING for kits that were $15 for a two pack and now are $19 for a two pack. So, yes, Hy-Vee has been doing the same. DO BETTER HY-VEE! This is literally a pandemic. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids. NOT CyHawkApproved. They have lot parking. Employee I interacted with was friendly(I always mask, because I'm a RN) The place is clean. Nicely lit. Open till later, but during pandemic, not open all night. So, now the government has made tests free. I'll go there from now on. Stay healthy. Wear your masks, they DO work. My test was negative and I repeated one of the drive through ones next day and that was negative as well.

10/28/25 1:00 p.m…read more Walk-in/Take Out Food: Our food was delicious! Everything was so full of flavor, and the portion sizes were great for the price. It all tasted so fresh, and the baklava was absolutely to die for! My husband was unsure as to which one he should get, so the gentleman working recommended the selection of baklava that we got. I am so glad that he did because all of it was phenomenal. Service: The service was great. I definitely feel as if they went above what would be considered basic service and were all incredibly friendly and pleasant to interact with. They were quick and efficient and definitely knew what they were talking about. Ambiance: Being a smaller international-type grocery store, it was really pleasant and comfortable to be in. The selection can be overwhelming, but not in a bad way. There is just so much to choose from, and I feel like every time you go in, you will find something new that you didn't see before. The selection of items they have is incredible. It's not overly noisy either, and it smells amazing as soon as you walk in.

I wanted to guve this place 5 stars but it falls short on communication. The store staff is amazing…read moreand very helpful but I was never told that they kitchen closes at 3 and when I came back for the food I was told the kitchen is closed and I couldn't get my food. I drove 1 hour 15 mins just to come to this place. Other than that items are well stocked and there are alot of options. The prices are fine, some are a little high and some are less than other places.

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.

i adore this store! it's cozy and is stocked with the snacks and asian groceries that i like at a…read moregood price! the owner is super friendly and quick!

I've been here several times, and I've had great service. The owner (that the other review said…read morewas not friendly) always says hello to me and asks if I need any help finding anything. Several times she has also given me free items to try and see if I like them. I'll agree that some of the freezer items could be labeled a little better with prices and/or dates, but I haven't really purchased any of those items. I typically come in for different noodles, sauces, and spices. I have found all the prices to be very reasonable, and way cheaper than trying to buy all these specialty items from Amazon or other online vendors. The store itself is a little small and cramped, but that's part of the charm. This is a great store with friendly staff and an awesome selection considering the small size.

I had a very pleasant time at this location and specifically one of the employees named Emanuel was…read morevery kind towards me.

Store always looks nice, produce is fresh and manager is very giving to the community and often…read morefound helping to carry out or even shovel snow or pick up trash in the parking lot.

I'm a fan of their meat and locally produced products especially milk & apples. Recommended the…read morestore already to all my friends. Friendly employees, always offering to help with the cart. During COVID times, I prefer to bring my own bag. I just don't understand why they don't allow that. They say it prevents contamination but come on, at least 2 people touch my groceries while scanning and bagging them!?!

I have never felt more embarrassed and disrespected at a business than I did at Fareway Ames. I…read morepresented my valid Hawaii state-issued ID and was told they "couldn't verify it." To avoid any issues, I then provided my U.S. passport,literally one of the most official forms of identification possible, and was AGAIN told they couldn't verify it. At that point, it stopped feeling like a misunderstanding and started feeling extremely targeted and discriminatory. Being told that BOTH forms of government-issued identification were somehow not acceptable was beyond unreasonable and honestly humiliating. The way this situation was handled lacked professionalism, respect, and basic human decency. I left feeling singled out and uncomfortable, and I genuinely believe the treatment I received could be perceived as racial profiling. Policies are one thing, but treating customers with dignity should be the bare minimum. I hope management seriously addresses this so nobody else has to experience what I did.