Grocery Stores in Kalona, IA

“Stringtown Grocery is a long time Staple in the Kalona area. A bulk shopping experience at which the products are nicely displayed, clearly organized, and VERY clean. There is a vast selection of the best of many things. Jams, pickles, spices, herbs, and extracts. Candy, nuts, and dried fruit, interesting teas. Locally baked breads, cookies and pies. Bulk natural peanut butter and fresh high quality olive oil. Noodles, varied flours for all baking needs, myriad diverse beans. Oatmeal, grits and granola. It goes on and on. Then duck into the cooler area for meat, produce, cheese and butter. In a lovely area just across the parking lot, there is a beautifully maintained and displayed gardening center. At this time of year (late April), there are many plants for vegetable gardens and bedding plants for flowers. I have been coming to this store for many years, having come to rely on it for stocking my pantry, plant some lovely flower pots, and find unique ingredients for creative cooking. Please be aware that there is a bit of road construction in this area as of April 2024. But honestly, where isn't there?”

“This is a good “scratch and dent” grocery store. Some items are expired so don’t forget to date check, but they are usually a good buy that can save you lots of money! I can usually get lots of things and a small amount of money! If you’re near by definitely check it out!”

“Nice Amish shop with frozen food, clothing and some home goods.Owned by Mr and Mrs Yoder, really nice folks.As long as the generator is running, they can process credit and debit.”

“Super busy place. Make sure you go as early as possible, at least one hour before the opening and register your name at the serial book. Workers are very nice people, and helpful. Remember, this place is out of nowhere, nothing to do while wait and so much frustrating to wait in a long queue, i mean long long queue ?. And this is a slaughter house and fast come fast serve police, so even if you wait 4 5 hours, you might not get what you wanted. Make sure you go with Card box to bring your items. If you want , you can slaughter animals yourself- as a Muslim it was important for me.”

“A true general store where you can get daily household or office items--like cleaners or notepads--as well as souvenirs and gifts. Also stocks made-in-store and locally produced foods like peanut butter, soup mixes, jams, spices, and candies. The Eatery cafe is open at noon with a limited sandwich menu. Friendly, helpful folk.”

“The restaurant inside JW's Foods.I liked it. Practical set up. A gathering space for local guys it seems. I had a cheeseburger with ketchup; turned it into a combo with large fries and soft drink, had it to go. Good hamburger, hot, and crispy hot fries.They also have a typical deli case, and she had a small taco salad and liked it. Dessert was a $.75 cent cup of ice cream we bought after our main meal. No little wooden spoon with it. My combo meal was $10.15. Took about ten minutes to cook it up for me. The two staff working were friendly and helpful and doing the best they could. When we visit Kalona again, we will eat here. Restaurant is to the right when you enter the store. [10/22]”