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    Wheatsfield Cooperative

    4.1 (57 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Dairy section, eating a sample
    Hannah V.

    Located just west of Main Street, I had driven past many times but never stopped by. My roommate wanted to check it out so I tagged along. The store is well maintained, clean, and looks modern. It's not huge and there are maybe about 10 aisles of products and then places to order food around the perimeter. The products they carry are typical of a health market- lots of organic, gluten free, and vegan options available. They had many samples out in different varieties which was a great surprise. They had lots of local products. My friend especially likes the wine selection and appreciates that they carry local varieties. All the produce was nicely arranged and looked fresh. The employees are knowledgeable and willing to help you if you have any questions. I didn't have to wait in line to check out even though it was a busy Saturday.

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    Kemlyn B.

    Buy a membership! I found out they had Student Memberships for $20 per year. I jumped on it and bought one for my daughter. Why? We love the prepared foods. Organic, sustainably sourced ingredients made the soups refreshing and pastas super delicious. One of my favorite items was their sandwiches. The groceries were fresh and pretty. The best item at the store was their Kombucha on draft. The strawberry and cumin flavor was amazing. They have refillable Growlers just for Kombucha.

    Kayla B.

    I've been here a handful of times since I've lived in Ames, and I must honestly admit that I've been treated amazingly. The staff has always been extremely helpful - even if my questions were dumb - and no one ever gave me a "holier than thou" attitude or anything. This co-op is open to the public for shopping as well, but members will enjoy a discount off their purchases. I'd shop here more often (honestly), but the prices are higher than "non-organic" versions, so this is a store I only tend to come to when I specifically am seeking out a good selection of REAL and organic items. For example, this latest time, I was looking for a shampoo that would have minimal toxins instead of my current mainstream shampoo. They had an entire little section that must have had at least 30/40 varieties to choose from. Not all of them were toxin-free (being organic doesn't guarentee that), but using information from the Cosmetic Database and comparing to the available items, I found one that was minimally problematic. They also carry a lot of stuff that you can't get anywhere else in town. By a lot, I mean A LOT. When it comes to beauty products, they carry the "standard" Burt's Bees that you'd find anywhere else all over town, but they also carry 10-15 other brands. It gives you a very nice selection. Also, while the health-food section at Hy-Vee carries about 5 essential oils, this Co-Op has an INSANE amount. I didn't count, but it has to be 60+. So, basically, while I don't come here for my regular grocery run, I love knowing that it's in town and buying from there when I can or want to see a full, natural selection. It's more expensive than I'd like, but I really love the atmosphere and the "small business" feel that it has going on, so I really prefer to support them when I can. The employees actually seem happy and like they enjoy themselves, the store is clean, simple, and easy to navigate, and everything is honestly so peaceful. Love this place.

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    Best health market I've seen in Iowa so far. Awesome deli and great selection of groceries

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    Pammel Grocery and Deli

    4.6
    (94 reviews)
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    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.

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    Fareway Stores Grocery Department

    3.4
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    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!?!

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