8:30AM - 5:30PM
1601 S Union St, Des Moines
Meat Shops
“This place has been around for awhile. They're pretty well known for their sandwiches which I learned from my Des Moines based family that visit here as a tradition. I haven't tried the sandwiches yet.
I've gone there several times for their grocery store, as they have quality products imported from Italy and Graziano packaged foods. I typically shop for pastas and pasta sauces here. I like their frozen raviolis and they package and sell bulk olives at a price that's better than other area grocery stores.”
“I stopped in once while visiting Des Moines and was so grateful for the healthy selection of good quality meats! The staff was very welcoming, didn’t make me feel rushed, and were so helpful with sharing information about cuts and sourcing and quality. Everything in the store seems super trustworthy and clean and I had a delicious Delmonico steak last night :) thank you!”
“I like Fareway. Hard to afford the meat sometimes. Speaking of which I gave a 4 until I know for sure what happens with the livestock during all this process. But I really like it over HyVee I don't trust that place employing owned? Surrre. I.will stick with FAREWAY thank you”
“This is a gem. Old School neighborhood market. With an outstanding selection of eat in or takeout options. Burgers , Deli sandwiches, all the sides you can imagine. The foods always good. I get my steaks fresh cut from here. Also my tailgate burrito ingredients during football season. Deli sandwich rings for house parties.Family owned and local support. This is what is all about.”
6:30AM - 3:30PM
205 E 18th St, Des Moines
Meat Shops
“Here fairly often. Never been held up longer than 2 hours and that's only because they're unloading another truck. Super friendly. Usually in and out here.”
“Mostly famous family owners Market with prices So So No up,no down, Also security from Des Moines Sheriff Department to keeping protection to customers. On Historic Oak Park Mall.”
“My wife and I love to go to this place just to see what we can find. We are from the Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago so this is the closest thing. We can find an ethnic food store that has the cilantro or also known as Shadocbenny. We also like to get the Boba tea on the restaurant inside. They also have a nice vegetarian Vietnamese food.”
“Holy Pigs in Blanket. I'll never buy pork anywhere else! I bought a ham for Easter, my family ate the whole thing! While there I picked up some brats..... next level guys, next level. A+”
“Been here twice now and it's always a good experience. They have a truck staging area where you park and then call the number that's posted on various signs around the parking area. Once you get checked in, they'll call you when they have a door for you. Pull up to the gate, go inside with your papers and they'll give you a door assignment and tell you how to get there.
If you don't have bolt cutters for your seal, they have some in the guard house.
Once you're at your dock door, open your trailer doors and PUT YOUR BILLS IN THE TRLR. Hahaha. I forgot that part last time and after the unloader was done, he came out to my truck and signed my bills. I apologized and laughed it off as I handed him the papers and he was very nice and good natured about it. He coulda got pissed at me and had an attitude for my lapse in protocol and making him walk the decent distance all the way around to my truck, and he would have been justified to be miffed. But he wasn't and it was greatly appreciated that he had such a stellar attitude.
Once you get the green light, you're good to go, papers will be in the back of your trailer. d(^_^)”
8AM - 9:30PM
3805 6th Ave, Des Moines
Meat Shops
“I can't speak to the grocery store itself, but the haunted house in the basement is fantastic! Hasn't changed much over the years, but it is hard to improve on perfection. Narrow hallways and crawl spaces. Near complete darkness with helpful, dim lights here and there. Jump scares tastefully done!”
“Had a 10 a.m. appointment and was docked at a door at arrival of 0500 some Five hours earlier then appointment. Now, how long it takes doesn’t really matter being so early.
They did start on my truck by 05:21 however! NICE!
Not much space to park. I wouldn’t plan on parking long here.
Well, update…
Was unloaded by 05:45. Still here waiting on BOL at 09:00.”
“I shop at Fairway in Pleasant Hill every single Monday. All of the workers are very friendly, happy and social. I love this store! Thank you everyone for your service and hospitality!”