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.

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.

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!?!

Best deli meats I've ever experienced. Pickle loaf and roast turkey are my favorite. Very nice…read moreselection of other goods and produce. It is so refreshing to go into a business where you know the money you are paying is going to adults who care about what they are doing. And not disinterested kids who could care less.

Overall this market is awesome! They have an amazing meat counter/deli and have most things you'd…read moreneed! They are a tad over priced and in some cases I have found items that are over double the cost of big business. But it's privately owned so I understand to an extent. In the evening they have high school kids that work there which is amazing for small town kids. Sometimes the employees seem to be more involved with their phones than their job but they are kids. What do you expect? So after living in several small towns with markets i give it 4 out of 5!

I've been here many times. They even have a drive through service, see pic. It's wonderful when you…read moreare sick or injured and it's hard to walk into the building or you don't want to pass your illness along to others. Staff are friendly. Clean. Family friendly. Inside, they are also about 10 steps away from the front door of the clinic, which has been wonderful, for when I have had to go there and got a prescription to fill. Sooo convenient. Marcy'sDinerTantrumScale 5/5- NoScreamingKids.

As far as hyvees go, this one is great! Remodeling seems to be just about done and it all looks…read morevery new and very clean. Staff is your typical assortment of friendly adults and high school kids. This is my go to place for meats as they often have great deals and high quality products. For everyday groceries, hyvee is on the pricey side but if your budget can handle it, this is a great place to shop! Never had a bad experience at this hyvee. The picture I included in this review is one of what's typically called "puppy chow" in the Midwest but it made me laugh that they call it "people chow." The main reason I include it is to show the quality of hyvee produced items. If you've ever tried to make puppy chow, it's a messy endeavor. Take a good look at how uniform and clean those boxes look, it's a good example that the increase in price tends to lean toward better items. Overall this is a better than average hyvee! And as the only grocery store on the West side of Ames, it's a good one!

Great authentic food and service! We ordered a burrito and split it since it is so big. Still very…read morefilling and the staff brought it in two separate dishes for us after splitting it.

Took our son and roommate there last night for dinner. Came recommended and what fantastic. Hands…read moredown the most authentic Mexican food we have eaten in years. The dishes came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. We were served in a polite and quick manner and the ordering was easy at the counter. Heading there again before we head back to Kansas City. We loved the small store and the authentic decorations and supplies. The boys commented they now know where to get the chilis for the sauces they love to make. Thank you all for a great meal and fresh ingredients.

Always had great meat and great service! We will definitely keep coming back! It is a hidden gem!read more

Didn't visit Golly ourselves but had their sausage in the gravy at Sweet Oaks Bakery and Bistro…read moreover in Collins. That was hands down, the best sausage gravy I have ever had. That sausage was so good. So shout out to Golly's and Sweet Oaks.

DO NOT have your groceries delivered from here. You will NOT get what you ordered, and Walmart.com…read morehas the absolute worst customer service I've ever experienced. Stick with Hyvee or Fareway.

Since my last review (August 2013), the old relatively small Walmart was torn town in favor of a…read moreWalmart Supercenter. The footprint of the old store is on one end of the parking lot, while the new facility was built over to the North and at a 90 degree angle to the old one. This Walmart Supercenter remains convenient to my Dad's house in North Ames. I don't go into a Walmart unless I have a list or I'm going with someone. Last week I was with my Dad as I helped him through a modest shopping list. There's 2 main doors - Department store to the left and grocery to the right. In between and inside is a confusing array of aisles and stuff. Dad knew exactly where he was going, while I was continually trying to find my bearings. I ended up purchasing some travel toiletries and was happy to call it a shopping day. Dad checked out with a real person, while I met him at the door after purchasing my items at self-serve.

They are a pretty standard locker. Nice clean facility. The big drawback is that only let beef…read morehang for less than 14 days. They are also about 50% higher on processing than many of the their other lockers around the area including one just down the road 20 minutes. The over-the-counter pork prices were about 1/3 higher than Fairway also. Really nothing special and very over priced, but they'll do the job in a pinch

The Locker is a great butcher shop. After seeing some tomahawk bone-in ribeyes once when stopping…read morein, we knew we would end up getting some. They are like a cowboy ribeye. If you want them, you can special order them before Wednesday to be ready that week.