The meat has to be awful good for me to travel fifteen miles to a small strip mall to purchase…read moreskinless thighs & breasts from local Bell & Evan meat producers sold to the "Good Butcher." The meat cooks up moist and tender making for a surprisingly great protein to go with your Sunday sides. Yet, the only drawback to keep me coming back is an open and friendly " how may I help you attitude" or as Jed Clamped would say " Ya'll come back " you hear and mean it. It seems the attitude is business only, but showing a little gesture of courtesy ( kindness )would go a long way toward customer service.

I love this shop! Ended up popping in when I was waiting for seating at HomeGrown. I ended up…read moregrabbing some Jerky, meat sticks, and blueberry sausage links. Loved everything that I got! And will be back. I love that almost everything is made gluten free and with no added nitrates. I also enjoyed the local crafts that they carried too.

This place is out of this world with goodness! Having…read morefriends over and don't know what to cook? Are you looking for grass fed meats? Healthy seafood? Look no further than this local establishment! All their products are healthy, no rbts, preservatives, etc. It is the only place that I was able to find duck breast prepackaged and sealed. They have french style rack of lamb, boneless and bone in leg of lamb, veal, duck, rabbit, steak, salmon, mahi mahi, etc. if you are looking to host a party or just cook dood from the farm to the table. What better place to buy and support a local business that offers healthy options of meats. The staff was extremely pleasant and took the time to go over their inventory. Very patient and very knowledgeable. There is plenty of parking and the building is beautiful and clean! I can say that you can have your steak and eat it too! (Pun intended!). I will be back for sure!

From the owner: Prairie Natural Meats is proud to offer the highest quality line of meats the way it used to be to…read moresatisfy the appetite of the health conscious. We care about your quality of life and believe in only the best for you and your family. That is why we stand by the high standards we put into each and every piece of meat. From our family to yours, we invite you to try our premium meat, Prairie Natural, and taste the difference. Located in West Des Moines, IA, we serve all of Iowa and offer nationwide shipping.

A hidden gem in the Waukee area! Who would have known to find Old Station Craft Meats if it wasn't…read morefor great advertising this Christmas. Visited on a Friday afternoon and it was just in time for a snow storm. Stocked up on some meats and some Christmas treats as gifts. Everyone was helpful and knowledgeable of all that we wanted. Great shop with so many options for all sorts of meat. Even some baked goods were sold there. We needed finding out we were helped by the owner and felt it was a great visit. Spent $70.xx for our goods. Will be back for sure

My husband's addiction to his smoker led him to this amazing local butcher…read more The proprietor is very happy to give helpful information about his selection of meats. Prices are very fair and we love having Old Station right here in the neighborhood.

Fresh Thyme Market is a fresh alternative to Whole Foods-type grocery operations. Fresh and organic…read moreproduce and meats, jealth-cboice pre-made food and snacks, a good wine selection, and a solid variety of house and body-care items make Fresh Thyme a worthwhile stop. Things to know: * Fresh Thyme also has a bakery, which can be a nice plus. * Located in a strip mall off of University Avenue and east of Valley West Mall makes access easy and convenient to a variety of other businesses. * Convenient hours: 7:00am-9:00pm daily.

Best place ever Crab legs suck but you get what you pay for…read moreFriendly staff Great products Fresh produce Fresh squeezed fruit water I love it here!

I hate to admit this... I've lived in the Des Moines IA metro since 1992 and this was my first…read morevisit to B&B Grocery. Pretty shameful on my part considering the shop was first opened by the Brooks family in 1922... I'm not a big fan of downtown, but B&B isn't quite as downtown as I thought. More Southside. The store is a definitely mom and pop. There's a small lot to park in just off of Hartford Ave and there is additional street parking available. You enter by the grocery area. There's a counter and register kind of to your Left as you walk in. You walk past the counter and you will see the sandwich and meat counter further to your left. For sandwiches you walk to the furthest end of the counter where the sandwich menu is hanging and place your order. When your food is ready they call it out by the items in the order. Payment is done at the counter and register back towards the front of the store. First off the food was great! No complaints. The selection is HUGE... Something like 74 sandwiches available to order and a nice selection of sides. I took my order to go, but there is limited seating available for dine in too. I ordered an extra large breaded pork tenderloin with onions, pickles, and mustard. An order of hot cheeseballs (comes with ranch). And a dad's killer sandwich (cold). My total came to just around $30. Cash preferred. 2.5% surcharge for using a card. The tenderloin reminded me of Chuckie's and that puts it in good company. A little thicker and on a proportional bun. Similar breading. The cheeseballs were fresh out of the fryer and the ranch is fantastic; made in house I assume. The meat and the vegetables on the deli sandwich were impressively fresh. The real star here to me was service! As I walked in one of the staff had two young girls by a board with some toys and jewelry on it. He was counting down as they studied the board. The girls were laughing as they were deciding on a choice. Some sort of giveaway game for kids they do when they have time I assume... I was greeted immediately as I walked up to order. There were three or so people waiting for their food. Placing an order was easy. I'd looked at the menu online and kind of already knew what I wanted, but it was still fun to look over the colorful boards and signage. They were busy working on their tasks but there was some cordial banter back and forth. The wait was short and there are plenty of things to keep you visually occupied here too. Everything was individually wrapped and taped up in butcher's paper. As I took my items all three gentlemen behind the sandwich and meat counter thanked me for coming in. When was the last time that happened to you at a big box store...? I'm not an introvert... I struck up a conversation with another customer and the woman at the register as I was paying. The other patron and I stood outside and talked for a bit. We were about the same age I think...he might have been a skosh older...mid-50s to early 60s. He was the one who told me how long the store had been open, the family name, and that he had been brought/coming here since he was three years old. Said his mom still calls it Brooks Grocery (v. B&B)... Not that I couldn't have found all that online, but I'm not one to shy away from a friendly visit of any kind. I mentioned to him that I found the customer service here to be a really refreshing thing. He said he thought the three gentlemen helping us had been there maybe 15 years or so. A handshake and thank you and we were both on our way. Can't say enough about my visit to B&B Grocery today! Friendly service and great food! Fair pricing. Don't make my same mistake... If you haven't been yet...find the time to stop by! http://bbgrocerymeatdeli.com/

this is a very good place to get some great food. The workers there are awesome. One of Iowa's best…read morekept great job guys love all the killer sandwiches.

Yum! So excited in exploring the downtown Des Moines area to find a section referred to as little…read moreItaly. Within the little Italy area is an Italian grocery that has been here for well over 100 years. Graziano Bros offers, sausages, cheeses, breads, meatballs, etc. plus dry goods offered in wholesale amounts for additional savings. A wonderful little shop with a feeling of nostalgia and a focus on excellent customer service. It has a wonderful aroma of amazing food selections. During lunchtime, they offer amazing Italian sandwiches. This is a must stop for your pantry and or freezer when in the Des Moines area. Bring an ice block!

My mom is visiting from out of town. She loves charcuterie so we stopped in for some cheese and…read moremeat. She left with it bag of other little things off the shelf- lemon tarts and fresh bread and biscotti and sparkling water and bottled tea and marinated mushrooms and olives and cherry BBQ chips ... Its a little expensive but the staff are friendly and the store is clean and cozy. The deli worker gave my 1 year old a slice of spicy pepperoni after she cried when a man in front of us sampled it.

If you are looking for an amazing ham for the Holidays, this is the place!…read more This may also be a Veteran owned or operated business, but can't confirm. I can confirm they are Veteran Friendly and Support Veterans. This is my second year coming to Berkwood Farms and it won't be my last. What do they have that isn't delicious. Last year I got a Cherry Wood Smoked ham and it was absolutely amazing. This year I got a pit ham, Apple wood Ham, Cherry Wood Bacon, and Berkwood Dogs. I believe maybe the owner not sure, but he was also a Veteran gave me the bacon for free. Everything I have had, has been absolutely freaking delicious and had amazing flavor. No additives. The flavors are top notch and quality through the roof. I will be back more often because that bacon was like an additive drug and the pit ham was like pure addiction, and I am planning on going back to get my fix. The Gal at the register and the guy who gave me the bacon were super super nice. They also gave me a veterans discount which was awesome!

I have had ham, ribs, bacon, brats and sausages from there. All quality meats. People are…read morefriendly and helpful too!

Well a couple of stops in Wow they were open thanksgiving…read moreday! That was a total surprise A few things picked up Kimchi was one of the things on that day Ok next was Black Friday stop in Busy but not as slammed as thanks giving day Veggie Spring roles and pork egg rolls were my quest Spring roles yup 14 bucks for 80 as just over 4 lbs And yes as expected they tasted good with dragon fly brand sweet and sour sauce Deep fried at 400f in canola oil This is my fave cooker https://amzn.to/4i7UNCF Disappointed in the egg role section Over 30 bucks for a few egg roles? I should to have asked on that As it may to have been for a larger pack not in stock An ok couple of stops in for a mini restock

I was so worried about having a quality Asian market to patron upon my move to DSM. Enter C Fresh…read moreMarket and their robust collection of food and food stuffs. They also have a restaurant on site. I was able to find everything from the market where I lived before and then some new items. I'm fully stocked and very pleased with the helpfulness and the variety of items that they have. I'll be trying their kimchi soon.

Prime Rib from Fareway gives you the best succulent taste for any celebratory meal such as Easter…read more As I roasted my Bone Out Prime Rib -- I added their fresh white mushrooms while braising my meat as well as green and yellow bell peppers with my special seasonings plus Worcestershire sauce slow cooked in chicken broth at 325 degrees. The flavors were amazing. I even purchased one of their fresh rhubarb whole pie which was simply out of bounds. The meat section is always friendly and willing to meet your special needs as my bone out trim the fat Prime Rib. The total atmosphere is hassle free with close parking. Go at get your preparations for your family Easter Dinner--you will enjoy the freshness and tenderness of any of their top of the line choice meat selections,

If you thought that you might be able to get better quality meat at a "Meat Market," you'd be…read morewrong. They advertise their USDA Choice meats. Apparently, most people don't know that USDA Choice is the same as what is available at just about any supermarket. If you are looking for grass-fed beef or even organic beef, maybe you can find it but I didn't see any. The labeling also needs help. I wanted some salmon, but all their sign said was "salmon." No Coho, Atlantic, or Steelhead, just "salmon." No farm-raised or wild-caught, just "salmon". when I asked that pretty basic question the counterman said that he didn't know, and had to go to the back & ask someone whose response was "farm-raised from Chile". This place is good for one thing: If you are having a BBQ or a Super Bowl party and you want a quick & easy one-stop shop instead of running around a grocery store trying to find everything you need. It's relatively very small and You can find lots of beer, liquor, BBQ sauce, and even a bit of fresh produce & baked goods all within about a half dozen short aisles. Sadly, other than that, there isn't much reason to go there.