Specialty Grocery Stores Around Des Moines
Whether you are looking for specific health foods, international cuisine or just want to support family-owned businesses then this list is for you. We have three things that we love about specialty grocery stores. They are smaller, they carry niche products you won’t find anywhere else and they open you to other cultures. Take a look at our curated list of locally owned specialty grocery stores and find a place to visit today.
The Baker’s Pantry
Address: 904 Sugar Grove Ave (Hwy 44), Dallas Center, IA 50063
Located in Dallas Center, The Baker’s Pantry features locally sourced meats and specialty grocery items and is a deli and coffee shop. Freshly baked bread, flavorful cheese curds, and local honey are just a few of the items you can expect to find at The Baker’s Pantry.
B & B Grocery, Meat & Deli
Address: 2001 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Home of the killer sandwiches, B & B Grocery, Meat & Deli, has been family owned and operated since 1922. Aside from sandwiches, you can purchase your meat in bulk, such as beef halves and quarters.
Bosna Grocery
Address: 3009 Merle Hay Rd #4, Des Moines, IA 50310
Bosna Groceryhas imported groceries from Bosnia, Croatia, Germany, Poland, and various other countries.
Campbell’s Nutrition
Address:
- 4040 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
- 2749 100th St, Urbandale IA 50322
Campbell’s Nutrition is Iowa’s first and oldest health food store founded in 1937. They have organic produce, supplements, body care, home goods, books, healthy products for kids and other groceries. They have supplement experts that can help you pick out the right supplements for your goals.
Europa Groceries
Address: 3839 Merle Hay Rd #116, Des Moines, IA 50310
Europa Groceriesis a family-owned European grocery store that specializes in Balkan. Balkan is a regional cuisine that combines characteristics of European cuisine with some from West Asia. They have special cuts of meat that you won’t find anywhere else.
Gateway Market
Address: 2002 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Gateway Market has meat, seafood, produce, pantry staples and beautiful bouquets of flowers. Be sure to check out their cafe for a delicious meal. My favorite is the chicken tortilla soup served with South Union garlic focaccia. They have a variety of salads, sandwiches, noodles and so much more.
Graziano Brothers
Address: 1601 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Graziano Brothers are famous for their sausage but their store carries other goods too such as pasta, pasta sauce, wine, and more. My Italian in-laws always stock up on their favorite products when they come to town. Pick out meats and cheeses from their deli counter or enjoy a sandwich freshly made for you.
Hilal Groceries
Address: 1163 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
Hilal Groceriesspecializes in African, Mediterranean, Turkish, Pakistani, and Indian Groceries.
Hope International Market
Address: 408 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
Hope International Market has a variety of African, Latin American and Caribbean food products, fresh produce, fish, cookware, African apparel and more.
Lara’s Bakery & Market
Address: 1800 NW 86th St, Suite 19, Clive, IA 50325
Since 2004, Lara’s Bakery & Market has been offering freshly made Mexican pastries. They have meat products, groceries and delicious take-out options.
Wang’s Asian Market
Address: 3005 100th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Wang’s Asian Market offers a wide selection of Chinese, Japanese and Korean products. We found this store when trying to find specific ingredients for Tom Yum soup. The employee helped us find all the correct ingredients and tips on how to make it.