Hy-Vee is a familiar name to midwestern grocery shoppers, as the popular local chain has become known as a haven for good food at reasonable prices. But one Hy-Vee in the city of Grimes has broken the mold. Not only is it the largest grocery store in Iowa, but it’s the largest Hy-Vee store ever opened – at a massive 93,000 square feet. Inside, shoppers will find all the products they’ve come to expect, as well as a host of prepared foods and some special features that make this store feel less like a supermarket and more like an all-in-one shopping destination. So for a visit to this grocery store, you might want to bring more than your shopping bags – you might want to bring your taste for adventure.
The familiar sight of a Hy-Vee in Iowa is nothing new - but the Grimes Hy-Vee is a one-of-a-kind shopping destination.
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The parking lot is always full, as people from around the state flock to do their grocery shopping here - and it’s not hard to see why.
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The massive 93,000-square-foot store is the largest of the chain in the world, and you’ll be able to find anything you want here.
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Not only does the meat section have a wide variety of packaged options, but a full-service butcher can carve you exactly the portion size you’re seeking.
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A double-wide candy aisle is the perfect way to tempt the kids to go shopping
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And once they’re there, you can get them some new school shoes! This Hy-Vee even has a large clothing section.
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An extensive bakery features both fresh-baked breads, and elegant desserts that give any neighborhood bakery a run for its money.
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All this shopping will work up an appetite, so you can get some prepared food from the buffet - whether you want breakfast or Chinese.
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But if you want something more substantial, head over to the supermarket’s own Wahlburgers - a full-service sports bar that has become a destination on game day.
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And if sports and burgers aren’t your speed, check into the on-site nail spa for a relaxing treatment that will recharge you to continue exploring the massive store!
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Have you been to the Grimes Hy-Vee for shopping or dining? Let us know what you thought of the largest grocery store in Iowa in the comments section. You can learn more about their departments at the website or Facebook page of the branch. If you want a smaller gourmet shopping destination, check out this locavore’s heaven of a general store.
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Address: Hy-Vee Grocery Store, 351 NE Gateway Dr, Grimes, IA 50111, USA
