Hy-Vee

I was in the mood for one of those take out meals like you get a grocery store. Their selection was disgusting, over cooked, oversauced, beat to death and basically looked inedible, besides the fact that I stood there for several minutes waiting, then she came out and helped the guy that was standing in line behind me first.
I ended up getting a huge calzone out of the cooler section that they make there. They had a small size for $ 4.99, but for $ 6.99, they had a HUGE two meat one. I took it home and baked it for a bit (it’s already cooked, but figured the oven would be better than the microwave). That thing was DELICIOUS. I might never have a good experience at this Hyvee, but I’ll go back just to get more calzones.

Pricier than other food stores around. I prefer to shop at Target or Price Chopper for food. Even though they have better fuel rewards than Price Chopper, I refuse to buy a product I don’t like to get cheaper gas. If however there is something I like I will get it to save.
To me they have a strange store layout as well. The frozen food should be at the end of the store, not in the middle. Where you can buy it last. But if I am around there, I will stop in for something quick.

Hy-​Vee is our preferred grocery store. This store always has fresh produce and meat, and its always clean.
Plus I like not having to have the stupid «chopper shopper» card to get a discount.

So, I actually love this Hy-​Vee. It is the grocery store I always do my grocery shopping at and the produce is great and they have a great organic section. But, this review is about their floral department. I called last week to put in an order for three centerpieces for my sister’s 30^th birthday party. When I called, I asked if I should come in to discuss what I wanted or if they thought they could handle it over the phone. Perhaps, this was my mistake by not going in and letting them take my ideas over the phone. I said I wanted romantic soft center pieces for a woman’s 30^th birthday with no carnations. What I got and paid $ 120 for, were three center pieces better suited for a retirement home than a young, stylish birthday party. The arrangements included pink Gerber Daisies, Peruvian lilies and daisies. It looked like all they did was take filler flowers and make an arrangement. I was extremely disappointed. I think I would just say to anyone, don’t order flowers from here if you are expecting something that looks current and on trend. The floral design department is definitely dated. I will go to professionals from now on.

I like the fact that I don’t have to carry a stupid saver card. I hate those things, but because of that their deals are not a great sometimes. I do wish they doubled coupons so I could fulfill my dream of being an extreme couponer! But alas they do not.
BTW, looking at the pics reminded me. If you are not pregnant, a senior citizen of handicapped — good luck finding a good parking space.

Do not eat their prepackaged & precooked Chinese food that they serve from their own kitchen. The General’s Chicken I bought had overcooked meat and the rice was really hard, even after reheated, like the food was old, but not quite dangerous to eat yet. Anyways, it was awful.
Also, their packaged sushi is awful. Sushi is not supposed to be eaten with super cold rice like that.

Someone identified this HyVee as a drugstore. That’s like saying it’s a bank — or a florist — or a video store — or a buffet — or Chinese restaurant — or a butcher shop — or a bakery — or a dry cleaner. While it’s all that and more, mainly it’s a conveniently located neighborhood grocery store.

Recent trips to the pharmacy have changed my initial impression of the Pharmacy. The pharmacists have been attentive and helpful. However, I do not ask to use my credit card on file. :)
I might even allot this 3.5 stars currently. I have visited about 4 times since my initial review and each one has been fine. There was one mistake made that I did not catch at the time, and they worked with me and did everything they could to take care of it for me! :)
Also, the health food section near the pharmacy has been updated, with the Gluten Free foods now grouped all together! :)