Stopped in to this location today looking for a weapon to combat gingivitis. As I roamed the aisles…read moreadjacent to the Pharmacy, I found myself in a dilemma: Oral-B or Colgate? I approached the Pharma counter for a recommendation. As fate would have it, a western Iowa native by the name of Connor stepped up to fulfill my needs in the war against bad breath. Without hesitation, he declared Oral-B as the GOAT of t-brushes. "Throw that Colgate in the trash." - Bob 3:16 Thank you Dr. Clark!!!

Spent nearly $200 on groceries. Put them in the car, then sauntered over to the grill set up…read moreoutside the door. It took at least five minutes for anyone to notice me waiting. I ordered a cheeseburger and a can of soda. The warm cans of soda were resting in a tub of lukewarm water. There were no napkins. The patio door was locked, so there was no place to sit down. The incident made me grumpy. So after I had finished my overpriced burger, I went back to the point of sale and complained. I politely suggested to the grill cook, Bryan, an Assistant Manager, that they had a customer service problem. I detailed it (lukewarm soda, lack of napkins, and a locked patio). Acting like a jackass seventeen-year-old, he said they did not have a problem. He did not accept the problem , Instead he denied there was one... He did not apologize and instead escalated his unprofessional manner. Whatever happened to the HyVee slogan "a helpful smile in every aisle"? I guess since he was outside the store, he's not required to be civil to the customers ...

This is an amazing grocery and co-op and I can't say enough good things about it. First of all,…read moremost of their produce and meats are locally sourced from farmers and growers who follow sustainable best practices...and second of all, their food looks and tastes beyond amazing! The deli and bakery are the best I've encountered, with sophisticated and delicious baked goods (especially cakes!), salads, sandwiches, and prepared foods...all made from scratch and using mostly organic and local ingredients. They also provide catering and will do a beautiful and professional job, going above and beyond with the quality of their food selections and presentation. The store is a fun and cozy place to shop, and they usually have samples...the deli is the highlight of the store with so many yummy treats you won't be able to walk away without at least a few goodies. You can purchase a cup of fresh coffee and there is a soup and salad bar (not sure the hours for the latter, though). The store isn't super easy to find, but there is plenty of parking. (You don't have to be a member BTW to shop here.) I wish there were more groceries like this everywhere!

The New Pioneer Co-op redefines the grocery shopping experience. High quality foods for a fair…read moreprice curated in a beautiful space. The cashier Kyle was especially knowledgeable and assisted us in choosing some speciality items. We will for sure return the next time we are in the Iowa City area.

Best meat counter any where. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is easy to find. Would recommend…read morehighly

By far the best place to get meat in the area. The guys behind the counter weigh up fresh meet and…read morewrap it nice and tight. The large selection is on display and you choose the cuts that you want. Their produce section is always fresh and well cared for. I am almost always guaranteed quality produce (juice, crisp, no bruises) with each individual item. Prices throughout the store are reasonable and relatively inexpensive compared to another large Iowa grocery store chain. Finally, one of the best perks of the store....at checkout you don't have to unload! Cashier unloads, scans, bagger puts bags in cart, wheels groceries out to your car, and loads them in your car!!!!! YES!!! A couple of side notes.... *Fareway is closed on Sundays. *Weekends have large influx of local high school workers. As a former high school grocery store worker....please be patient as these youngsters are just learning the ropes of a job and responsibility. :)

This is a very good local grocery store. The Panini sandwiches were tasty and affordable. You…read morearen't going to get a lot of variety here, but what they have is priced reasonably. The produce is good and they use locally sourced produce as the harvesting becomes available:

Very friendly staff and quality meats! My wife and I bought some steaks and they were very tender…read more And love the eating area in the back. Will definitely be back.

Coming from a pedigree of grocery retail employees and a discerning shopper, it was suggested by my…read moreBIL that I check out his hometown chain. Upon walking in I was bedazzled by the clean floors, sharp decor and clear signage. This store is huge and for good reason! It's practically the only game in town next to Walmart and a chain starting up in town called Fareway according to a very reliable local source. It boasts full service offerings like Chinese Express, Italian Express and a salad bar! Other than Whole Foods it seems as if true salad bars like this one have gone to the wayside. BIL and I walked the aisles for a while because he was determined for me to see as much value in this store as he had for years. Hy-vee really is the store that has a smile in every aisle as the jingle my BIL insists on singing so aptly states. I'll be back!

For 812 1st ave. Iowa City store. Good selection of foods. Chinese deli selection varies from just…read moreok to not warm. Very good produce and bakery and meat counter selections and employees in that areas. Pharmacy area is super and they give really good immunizations there. Most of the cashiers upfront are friendly and nice. Late afternoon and night manager is a grouch and stares at people and is not friendly at all. Lurks and follows shoppers around store and scolls, pretty creepy. He came up to me and said I made someone in the store uncomfortable and to leave and never come back in store. Ok, to use pharmacy outside pickup. Thanks a lot. I don't need to shop somewhere they don't want me. Going to Waterfront store for my grocery shopping.

Tucked away kinda near Hyvee, this store is not obvious from the road, but well worth the search if…read moreyou find it! It's got some fresh veggies, frozen meats, and the usual canned/jarred goods. My favorite thing to buy from them is the sweetened bean mixture for making halo-halo shaved ice! They sometimes have fresh baked goods!

I have been a customer of this store for many years, but I want to add some things that are…read moreparticularly relevant in a pandemic. This store is very open, with a lot of room for each aisle and so being physically distant from other people is very easy, and I have never been in the store when there are more than 4 people, including the cashier. They have rice. And ramen, two things that have been in short supply. They also have some fresh produce that is good quality and a good value.

Our once-a-month trip to this part of Iowa, S. Central, means a stop here will always be worth it…read more We'll visit 2 or 3 Amish discount stores and bring home $400.00 to $500.00 dollars' worth of meats, cheeses, spices, oils, canned goods, coffee and who know what else, and we usually spend around $200.00 to $250.00 dollars total. And the people running the store, always wonderful.

I call this place the 'scratch and dent sale'. Go here…read more Save yourself some money. Great for snacks and dressings. Always a few surprises. Always tons of deals.

They sell old items that aren't fresh, the service is rude, and the prices are expensive... I don't…read moreunderstand how this store can even stay in business.

Very helpful & friendly. Large variety of foods, sauces & many other items. Other markets in town…read morebut I've never tried them because this one has been all I've looked for. Thank you Starlight Market!!!