Less than a mile from our house-this is definitely our go to store. I like the size of Fareway and I love I can be in and out and on my way. Produce is always fresh and the meat department can't be beat. There is always a friendly cashier or worker waiting to help us out. read more

Fareway Stores - Grocery Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

Fareway FTW! I don't frequently shop at Fareway. Mostly because: 1) it is closed Sunday when it seems like I always end up grocery shopping but 2) it doesn't deliver! (As a mom of two with an insanely packed schedule, delivery is essential.) Alas, it's available now for online shopping and pickup! I ordered on a Friday morning and picked up my order later that afternoon. (Pickup is available for any order over $30.) The online interface is great! Compared to Hyvee and Walmart I'll make the bold statement in saying it is the best. I say this because there are plenty of deals at Fareway (buy this item and get this item free) and 1) it shows your these deals seamlessly but also, 2) you're able to see the discount in your cart right away! Pickup slots are right out front, directly outside the front door. Just push a button on your confirmation email to say when you're leaving or there. My order came out super quick, the staff was wonderful, my order was correct and price was right. No complaints here! I'll be ordering pickup again soon! Try Fareway's online ordering now. read more

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Bad experience with a clerk at this store location. Recently I had begun shopping there more and yesterday I made several purchases but one of the items I paid for did not make it into my cart. When I went back today to get the missing item, I showed them the receipt that showed the purchase but they said they would need to look at their camera footage to be able to tell what happened. Hy-Vee would never have asked for that and would have just replaced my item. At the end of this experience the clerk then told me I must have forgotten to put the item in my cart, even though their employee had been loading the cart. I will not be back... read more

Fareway is like the smaller, but equally delightful cousin of Hy-Vee in the Iowa City area! They've got a really great meat selection and some solid produce, though less than Hy-Vee. Their prices on meat are often better than Hy-Vee and it's equally as good! The cheese selection is good, not great and they've got a relatively small, but sufficient produce section. They've got a small wine and beer section, but have 90% of everything you're interested in. The checkers are super friendly and I'm always impressed that Chivalry is not dead at Fareway as the gentlemen checkers always help the ladies with their groceries and carry them out to their cars. Truly a place that will go above and beyond for customers! Great place to stop in for groceries and we tend to have better luck with them when stopping for a specific meal rather than shopping for the week - either way though, a place to check out! read more

I have shopped at Fareway for over 20 years. I get twice the amount of groceries at Fareway than at Hy-Vee. It is only closed on Sunday. Their meat market is fantastic, and I can say that because my father ran one of the best mom & pop meat markets in Iowa. I like that my they still have people who take your grocery's to the car, and never have I felt the people who loaded them into my car expected a tip. read more

The best meat counter in town. The meat is always of the highest quality and the prices are always right. It's not like HyVee where the meat is old and overpriced. The customer service at Fareway is always the best in town. In fact, they take the grocery's to your car. It's so old school which is nice. I also like to support a local chain that appreciates its customers. I love Fareway! read more

The majority of the time, the store is fully stocked and fresh with produce. I always come here to buy my meats. After a long day of work, it's great to have employees assist in taking groceries out to the car as well. read more

this is a great alternate to hy-vee, but is the smaller of the 2 chains around here. you can typically find cheaper prices on most things. they've got a pretty good meat & deli counter. these guys aren't open on Sundays & holidays, nor do they sell hard liquor...or fresh seafood for that matter. anyway, their selections are limited but if you're just out to get a few veggies, sandwich meat...this could be for you. read more

Fareway Stores - two cars parked in the snow - Grocery Near Me - Iowa City, Iowa

I heard this was a chapter option in Iowa city so I thought I would try it. The produce was awful. It spoiled within a couple of days. I opened a package of mushrooms the day I bought them to find they were slimy. I investigated further to find dead flies. I was disgusted. I searched the small store for about 15 minutes trying to find raisins with no luck. I asked an employee for help and he said he couldn't help me but was sure they had some. As far as cost, I may have saved 10 dollars or so by going here, but still had to go to hyvee to get raisins and fresh bail, so it wasn't really worth the cost. The pros: the cashiers speak as if they know you. They are very friendly. They also have someone take your groceries to your car. However, I felt like he expected a tip. I would have, but I didn't have any extra cash on me. He also wouldnt allow me to take them to my car myself. All in all, I won't ever be returning to this store. read more

Beware-sale prices do not always ring up correctly at the register until someone calls it to their attention.

Alyssa Clark is the best cashier I have ever had. She made my day and even checked if my eggs were broken or