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 service was quick and extremely friendly…read more I went during lunch hour on a weekday and it was very busy, but totally worth it. The tomato soup was not too acidic with a hint of sweet, and the bleu grilled cheese paired with it perfectly. I was suggested their house salad, something lemon almond - I wasn't a huge fan just because everything seemed way too tart, and there wasn't a lot of balance. Because of the variety, and the quality of food, I'm still giving this place five solid stars and would definitely take someone else back here !

Really enjoyed our lunch, service was top notch as were the sandwiches. This place is a gem.read more

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!

We are very excited to have this new Aldi store in the neighborhood. For some years this grocery…read morechain has been wrongly looked down upon. Like most groceries, they are not all things to all people, but if you have not given an Aldi store a chance, you should definitely give this one some attention. New, fresh, and with all of the standard and organic options - as well as all the interesting seasonal European imports - at reasonable prices you cannot go wrong. This location is conveniently located in Windsor Heights with easy access to I-235.

The food was outstanding. We had a little bit of everything. The one problem was not enough room…read moreto enjoy it all. Sadly, we will have to return again to try the things we didn't get to try? Staff did an excellent job. Danielle took care of our group of five. She was on top of our service needs. Great with sharing recommendations.

If you love seafood then go to the Waterfront off University in WDM for a delicious walleye or…read morefried oyster poboy New Orlean style. The seasoning on the seafood gumbo will perk you up. The fried oysters are rich, crispy and deliciously good with a few fine bones that bypassed the skillful hand of the sous chef. Nathan -- the wait staffer -- was very attentive and alert to my table which made the meal more enjoyable. The pleasant atmosphere was suitable for all types of gatherings whether solo, business, groups or casual diners who just wanted to relax at the booth or bar to just "chill" in a friendly crowd pleasing atmosphere.

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/

Best meatball sandwich ever . Good solid Italian market !!!!! Go treat yourself to great foodread more

Always solid and the staff is wonderful!…read more Popped in here again a week or so ago. I'd meant to try European Taste there at Valley West Mall and pick up a couple of pieces or tiramisu for a friend's birthday. Unfortunately I found out that European Taste is closed on Mondays... I should have checked their hours online first I guess... Couldn't leave empty handed... So I headed over to Chocolaterie Stam! A small six item box of truffles and other chocolates and I was on my way! All's well that ends well! And you can really never go wrong with something from Chocolaterie Stam...!

Stam is a great place to get your bonbons but isn't much a good place to get your coffee…read more In every Stam location, the atmosphere instantly changes when you enter through door and make it feel like a fancy magical experience. You can smell the chocolates that is provided and see the vintage looking decorations. I came at a non-busy hour and the employees didn't seem very attentive for when you arrive. I was actually surprised seeing that this place also offers coffee, so as a "cafe goer", I decided to order a latte to my liking. When placing my order, I needed to wait to pay after they have made my drink which made the encounter a bit awkward as I'm standing there watching them. Receiving my coffee, it was your standard latte. As the cup was hot, there was no sleeves having me use napkins as replacement to not feel too much heat from the cup. That was another reason for my low rating.

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.

Fantastic customer service. Wanted to send a friend a…read morespecial gift of chcolate treats. To make a long story short they gladly took the mold I suplied and they created a great product. Then packex d everything with a cold pack and today it's on the way. This company is an example as to I why I support my local businesses as opposed to the on line folks who have no connection to out community.