I noticed that this spot, which I've stopped at many times over the years, is lacking for attention…read moreon Yelp. Time to remedy that. Slim's is a pretty typical roadside fruit and vegetable market. More than a stand, less than a store. What you find, of course, depends on the time of year. This stop we enjoyed some Iowa grown tomatoes and Iowa baked Kringla. They also round out their offerings with some less than local produce, such as Georgia peaches. They also have a variety of, mostly local, jams and the like. It's not necessarily the cheapest place to shop, but quality is consistently good. It's located west of downtown Story City at the intersection with Highway 69. It's a two minute drive. If you're in town for the carousel, the Scandinavian thing... try Hwy 69 rather than I-35 for a change and enjoy some fruit and veggies.

This place is a hidden gem who deserves to shine! The quality of the fruits and veg is FAR superior…read moreto what I find at the grocery stores. The peaches are bigger than the palm of hand and the plums are probably winning records! The very kind lady working this afternoon helped a very clueless city girl select a watermelon, don't judge, I don't know how to pick 'em!

I'm a fan of pretty much everything about Dog Patch. Located just a bit east of Merle Hay Road on…read moreMeredith Drive, they are truly an urban garden. Dog Patch has a few different ventures going - including salad dressings and similar products, as well as (and this is my favorite) operating as a venue for farmstand-to-table dinner events. We've attended a few of these over the past year or so, the most recent being at the start of December and held in one of the greenhouses which had been festively decorated for the occasion. The ingredients for these dinners includes vegetables from Dog Patch as well as other local producers of meat, fruits, honey, and more in keeping with Dog Patch's mission of inspiring the health of humans, the community, and the land through supporting local food and farm-inspired products. Chefs vary from dinner to dinner but all are local and well-selected by owner Jenny and her husband Eric. Things to know about their farmstand-to-table events: * They are bring your own bottle if you want to have alcohol * Booking for each dinner starts well before the event, and usually sell out * Even though I'm obsessed with their dinner events, don't forget to visit their website, or the farm, to see what all they have to offer

Purchased my annuals today at Dogpatch Urban Garden. Great selection and good prices and wonderful…read moreservice. Shop local. Check out their website. They have lots to offer!

Excellent customer service! They truly care about your…read morebusiness and want to do everything they can to ensure your happiness with the product they're bringing to you. Some of the drivers even check your stuff to go one step further in ensuring you receive only the best. Top notch local produce company.

horrible customer......horrible fruit products...than they are offended when you tell them about…read more their fruit. the lemons were brown in the middle which means they were frozen at one time. the limes underneath the first ten are already yellow. The girl at the will call window should be unemployed.

There is a different vibe, more spacing than usual, enough brand names, and well-priced off-brand…read moreitems. The store is clean and has no chaos. There is lots of parking, helpful staff, and a good atmosphere. It is always an alternative. They have fewer options than larger stores, but their pricing is highly competitive. No pharmacy or Aldi club to save on gas or items.

Color me surprised. My only experience with an Aldi Supermarket was probably 2-3 decades ago and…read moreit was a dingy store. I walked into this store on Saturday and was literally gobsmacked at how bright and clean it was. The selection of produce and meat really surprised me. My recollection of the old Aldi experience was rows and rows of boxed foods and canned foods. This is not the old Aldi. I found the variety of organic offerings incredible. Prices?? Wowsa. I only wish there was a store closer to where I currently reside. The prices are definitely impressive.

I went to their Zinnia Flower Farm this afternoon and picked my own Bouquet…read more They have The Most Gorgeous Flowers in Iowa. Their produce is Perfection! Feel Very Fortunate! Deborah

Great staff always helping take out groceries. The Deli in the back of the store is delicious. My…read morefamily is always getting meat and appetizers from Fareway. Great prices.

Didnt get what I ordered. Fruit was bruised. Owner was not polite and they charged me $41 for a bin…read moredeposit instead of the $24 stated on website. So awful.

So, this local business was recently purchased & has new owners. I have some friends who offer…read moretheir local Iowa products such as eggs, honey and produce through Prudent Produce now, and I decided to give them a try for delivery once per week. I had some questions about how things worked, so I contacted them and they responded almost immediately and happily answered all of my questions. So far deliveries have been right on time and the delivery person is very kind and helpful. He even brought the bin into my home and placed it on the counter for me because I'd ordered quite a lot and it was pretty heavy. I have been very happy with the uncured, grass fed meats, local farm fresh cage free eggs, and organic vegetables and fruits -- and they even offer many other dairy and grocery products. I just used the organic Spinach pasta for dinner yesterday and it was so good! The sprouted bread/buns are wonderful. I would highly recommend you give Prudent Produce a try. They will deliver to your door and if you have any issues with an item they will fix it without question or hesitation. Support local farms and businesses!

We didn't realize the scope of Slim's Market on our first year last year, but yesterday, we…read morerealized there is so much more to the market. Eggs, dairy, plants, jams and jellies, delicious salsa, and great in-season veggies and fruit. Staff is kind. Fun, and knowledgeable. Great vibe nsode and outside. Owner Kent is such a nice person and focuses on local products, which means a lot in a small town. This place will get frequent visits from us!

Delicious initial experience with Tacos Tarasco at the Des Moines Farmers Market. Excellent…read morecustomer service and superb street tacos to begin my DSMFM visit. I appreciated the staff's kindness as they walked through their Farmer's Market breakfast options. I selected a chorizo taco with cilantro and onions and their hot sauce, which was excellent! They have Coca-Cola products and water for beverages. I'll make them a regular stop on the DSMFM tour!

I think I must have ordered the wrong thing from Tacos Tarasco because out of all the taco trucks I…read morehave visited, Tacos Tarasco had the most extensive menu (with a special menu for breakfast) but their carne taco was only okay to me. Their pastor taco also had the fattiest meat compared to the other taco trucks. Their salsa also did not impress me. They serve tostadas, tortas, tacos, burritos, sandwiches, and omelets. The service here was very good. There was a family ahead of me with multiple orders but the man running the food truck was nice enough to advise me that my food would take approximately five minutes. Even though there was a wait, I thought five minutes was still fast! The truck even listed their business times which I thought was very professional of them since this was missing in other taco trucks I've visited. I hope to come back here again to try something different on their menu and hopefully be impressed.