Dutchman's Store

A huge store full of deals. Well worth the 2 hour drive from Des Moines. Bring a cooler. They have lots of unique and hard to find items. Update: stopped again 11/4, more awesome stuff. A gallon of Madegascar vanilla extract for $105 and beef rib loins for $4.99lb. Love this place!

This is an awesome store! It’s is like Walmart and Amish store mashup. The new building has a nice cafe and expanded sports section. They have tons of foods, shoes, boots, clothes, fabric, and more! They have parking for your horse and buggy too! So cool!

So many fun things to try and everything was amazing! We loved the huckleberry syrup, the muffin mix, and the fresh bread!

We went on a rainy Saturday, which I don't recommend, since it was so busy they had trouble keeping items on the shelves. I was amazed by how happy, fast, and friendly the checkers were, since there were lines at every checkout. I didn't interact with one person, employee or customer, who seemed frustrated. Allow enough time to shop, because otherwise you'll miss some good deals. When checking out, I saw a lot of good stuff in other carts that I had to back for. Excellent prices on frozen sausage patties, bacon, & ham. A few really inexpensive items with expiration dates past or close, which may or may not matter, depending on item. Common sense layout with like items together. Very neat and clean.

We happened across this store and loved the variety of items, affordable prices, unique grocery items and friendly staff. If we lived in the area we would be frequent shoppers. If you're just passing by, this is a must stop!

My online experience was stellar, so I bet an in person visit would blow me away! My item was shipped fast, packaged, sealed and well protected, and arrived in perfect condition. Price was a steal! I have Dutchman’s Store saved under my favorites now, will be exploring what they have to offer as my hobbies and craziness diversifies more. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

They have so many different types of things to look at. We had been there before and knew we were going back. Their grocery items are cheaper than in the grocery store. Some items I cannot find in the stores around me. We didn't see Farmer cheese and at the register one of the ladies there knew where to go and brought it back to us. They were really nice. It was on Saturday and was busy but everything was clean and the customers were courteous to each other. We will be going back again in December.

Only go to The Dutchman if you want to stock your deep freeze at a rock bottom cost. I moved away from Iowa, but every time I drive back, I load up coolers filled with meat and other great deals. We'll worth the detour to save big!

Ok I had not been to the new location yet So a couple extra bucks And a bit of time extra Off to cantril Right on Hwy 2 is the new location From the outside it looks BIG Large parking lot But on the inside well.... Spacious More room to walk inside Lunch prime time maybe 12:45 ish Small serve your self and pay by the lb 12/lb plus drink think bishops with not much to choose from Pepsi products for fountain drinks And coffee Smoked chicken, meatloaf, cheesy mashed potatoes, green beans They were out of noodles.... 25 bucks for two for a basic one trip thing Meatloaf was good green beans were ok Mashed potatoes were ok Chicken had a different taste might to have been oak smoked or an exotic wood.. I am spoiled as a chef lol The chicken was ok... No free ice cream they wanted a buck for cup or cone. It was ok on the food... but we drove past a few places that would to have been same price for 2x the food. Off to shopping More room for folks Hard to find some of the specials And out and out bait and switch on the Nathen's hot dog deal the add listed the plain all beef and what was in the store was the ultra spicy ones... That was my main reason for the trip as 99 cents per lb would have been good for a winter stock up item... They did have the biscuits as box of 100 for 20 bucks And bulk fish triangles for 1.99 a lb And Heinz close dated ketchup 44 oz for 2.99 So not a total bust I might be back if I get more freezer space But I do almost as good in west of Bloomfield at Hwy 2 discount

Their meat I didn't realize you have to read the dates on everything because it's out dated! And buying in bulk is not cheap either if you figured out what's on the bag compared to what it cost at the store! Not any cheaper!!! Won't go back , I feel we were ripped off!!! I threw the sausage away that expired in December , it had no color and had no sausage smell, my husband said I didn't cook it long enough it was slimy!! No it was out dated!!!

Excellent store, very clean, helpful staff and great prices. If you're anywhere near the area this is a must stop.

I loved everything about the Dutchman. Lots of fabrics to choose from. Great food products and fresh vegetables and meats. A fun experience. Specialty pies and treats. Great sandwiches.

Wow this place has everything! Need a bolt of cloth? Shoes? Toys for the Kids? Kitchen items? You can find it here. Is this place such a magnet of commerce to an IA city of 300? That is totally a guess, but parking is difficult, especially on the weekend. Honestly, that's a relative issue. The farthest you will park is about a block away. As stated, this is a classic general store. It also has the Target issue where things will magically come into your cart that you don't need, but you are caught up in the moment. For example, I am not sure how, but I have a jar of prickly pear jelly, a jar of pickled beets, 2 pounds of Durham wheat, and a number of other goodies that I didn't need, but I am happy that they are in my possession and safely made its 7-hour journey back home. It will get crowded on the weekend, so be courteous and patient with your fellow patrons. If you are in the area, it is truly a cool place to visit during your Iowa sightseeing adventures.

I love the store,but I am handicapped and can only walk small distance! The need for handicap scooters is a big one here! The store was huge, and has gotten enormous! Having handicapped scooters for the store would be a great thing!

A great place to visit! So much to see! We always make it a stop on our trips to Villages of Van Buren!

Contrary to some reviews on this store, it is not run by Amish. It is owned and operated by a wonderful Mennonite. This is a very unique store and a must see if you are traveling in SE Iowa.

Amazing! There's a little bit of everything. Very charming store. Well maintained and clean. Friendly staff. And above all amazing prices!

Prices are a little higher than I remember, I useto live in the area and was here multiple times a week. Love the free ice cream cone and drinks while you shop.

We come here every time we're in the area. The store has a huge selection of just about everything!!! From groceries to souvenirs to sewing and crafting, lots of clothes to choose from as well. We love all the special buys they have. Always top quality at low prices. It is a must stop for us when in southeast Iowa!!!

I would typically give this place 4-5 starts due to the prices on most items including the bulk section. I was able to pick up quite a few whole grain items and dried beans for very reasonable prices. However, we went during the Covid 19 crisis and none of the Amish employees were wearing protective items nor implementing social distancing guidelines. The place was packed! No stickers on the floor indicating 6 ft spacing while waiting in line for the check out, no one at the door monitoring the number of people entering the store, no signs indicating one-two persons per cart. Heck, there were families wandering around in there. Shame on you. I can't imagine that the Amish don't know about this virus and the implications of not abiding by CDC recommendations.

I stop here almost every trip to Iowa and load up on stuff. They always have great deals. I absolutely love them and wish they had a store near KC. Today they went above and beyond and I walked away with possibly the best service experience I have EVER had. I told grandpa that I would make him a mince meat pie. My grandma use to make and can mince meat and grandpa loves it. He seldom gets mince meat now. Dutchmans is the only place I know where I can buy it. It's not grandma's, but grandpa enjoys it. I stopped and there were no cars. I pulled up to the door and a sign said they were closed. They had been closed over an hour. My heart sunk. I saw people inside and figured it was worth a try to see if they would let me buy some. After knocking a couple of times a man came to the door. I asked if I could get some mince meat even though they were closed. He very happily let me in and told me to take my time and that I was welcome to shop and get anything else I needed. I quickly found the mince meat, paid, and thanked him over and over. He told me he couldn't lock anyone out who needed something. You don't often find this kind of service and care for customers. I can't even begin to express adequately and fully how thankful I am.

Always enjoy shopping in this store. My wife buys presents - stuff like games and puzzles - that she claims is just as cheap as Walmart and I like getting spices and seasonings. We always buy blueberries when in season. They are shipped from Michigan and better quality than what you get at Hy-Vee or Aldi. The popcorn is much cheaper and better quality that what I get at Hy-Vee. My only disappointment with the store in our visit on 7-17-20, besides being sold out of blueberries, was the employees' total disregard for our safety during this pandemic. Not a single employee was wearing a mask and no signs reminding customers to social distance. Only 40-50% of the customers were wearing masks. The place is always crowded. One good thing, unlike similar stores in the Kalona area, this place accepts credit cards, very important in these modern times.

We love shopping here. They have some great quality stuff, along with things in bulk. The spices are pretty plentiful and I find most of their things in better quality than aldi, walmart and hyvee. The workers are always pleasant and friendly, they have beautiful musical clocks that are well made, they are pricey because of the quality, along with the shoes. They also have like a clearance section. Great place to look around and shop at. We always enjoy it.

Awesome store! Lots of good deals & fun gadgets for the kitchen. Has a gift like shop connected to it. Watch prices, some are a steal some are priced like any other store. Workers very friendly. Wall of candy you can bag and weigh yourself, my girls thought that was so neat. Beef tenderloin 4.99/lb!! Tons of fresh spices.

Can not argue with any of these reviews. The store is nice with items you won't find everywhere. My complaint/warning is that the line to checkout ran the entire length of the store. We had nothing that I would stand in line for that long to purchase so we left. Just beware of how busy they are.

Excellent array of bulk items for great prices. Awesome hand made items for great prices. Workers are so friendly. Been coming here for years with my grandparents and now they are gone but still keeping the tradition going. Bought a 10 pound bag of russet potatoes for $1.29 on sale! Bought a cute apron for my 11 month old daughter to wear when she gets a little older and an adorable bonnet. And lots of bulk spices. Can get really busy but everyone's very friendly.

Amazing store, you can find basically anything. Aisles NEED to be wider. Subs are amazing. The best collection of herbs, spices and teas.

I love this place mainly because the variety of spices and seasonings, multi grain cereals, soup starters and fresh produce. Fun place to shop, but if you can avoid weekends unless you don't mind the wait in line. This is a long building with one part being the grocery store connected by open doorways to quilting fabrics, novelty gifts, good quality workers shoes and clothing (mostly amish/farmers style) and general store items. All reasonably priced. I shop there because I need things but it is also fun just to go and browse. This is a very small town and the Dutchman's is the heart. It's in the middle of farmland off hwy 2 - don't miss the signs.

I travel here a couple times a year just for the spices and baking items, you cannot beat the prices compared to anywhere else. Friendly enviroment, lots of other groceries as well. I love going there. Lori

Drove 3 hours, was not impressed with a good deal on clothing, shoes which you can buy at a local store for less, did buy some food items after driving home 3 hours found some of the "good" deals were past expiration dates and had to be pitched out, which I should have checked expiration myself, I did send a message suggesting they remove expired items from shelves, glad I went, but once was enough, buyer beware

This store is amazing! They have everything here from groceries, clothes, clocks, toys. There's literally something for everyone here. Not to mention most of the stuff here is made locally, and not the typical Wal-Mart foreign quality that most people are used to. The products you buy from this store will last. My wife had some blueberries from here, and said their the best she's ever had in her life. My Grandma was the one who needed to go here, and honestly we didn't expect to spend any money while we were there. So $30 later, we leave with all kinds of different food from here. I even bought a partial Colby Jack cheese wheel, that I forgot at my dads house and never had the chance to try. This is definitely an awesome store, and worth stopping at if you're in the area.

Like Stringtown Grocery in Kalona, Dutchman's Store is a treasure trove and worth the trip if you're anywhere close. That might be within 100 miles, 200...depends on how badly you need a jar of pickled eggs. Jams and jellies, unique pickled food, quilting fabrics. Go, spend a couple of hours. You are sure to find something unique. The sausage gravy mix made the best biscuits and gravy I've tasted. I'm scraping the bottom of a jar of red raspberry jalapeño jam that is so delicious, I may have to plan a trip from California to Iowa to get another and stock up on pickled eggs, of course.

This is a great place to purchase bulk products & other items your can't get at "normal" stores! This place is run by the Amish. And they have some wonderful products! Everything from fabric, boots, toys, cookware (cast iron & more), lamps, bulk food products, vegetables, meat, goodies... And free coffee! This is with the trip!

While camping in Cantril with our motorhome, we stopped by this unique store for supplies. Besides being a baker's dream store, we found lots of meats and cheeses and breads to take along with us. The bargains abound. I would be making weekly trips to stock up if I lived nearby.

Visited at this place as kid; it has grown and grown. You can buy bulk of anything you need. The quality is *usually* high, but you do need to examine all you purchase. Of course, if you have kids, you can't miss the bulk candy section - that's my fav because grandma always took me there to grab my sweets.

I made my first visit to this establishment in July of 2009. I went after seeing an advertisement in my local paper for really cheap deals on brand name groceries. What I discovered when I arrived was an honest to goodness, old-fashioned country style general store packed with everything and anything you could possibly need and run by some of the friendliest Amish (or Mennonite, I don't know the difference) people I have ever met. They have a huge store! One side is groceries and bulk foods and features homemade Amish baking ingredients and mixes, a fresh meat counter, locally grown fruits and vegetables and an old-fashioned bulk candy display that will take you back in time! The other side of the store is dedicated to clothing, material, crafts and knick-knacks. I didn't have time to look over that side of the store, since I was here for my monthly grocery run. I bought what would have been over $300 worth of mostly brand name foods at retail prices, for right at $100! All the food we have eaten from there has been top quality. We didn't get anything that was freezer burnt or otherwise past it's prime. It was all tasty and delicious and I plan on returning monthly to stock up.

This is a wonderful store. I wish we had one in Omaha so I didn't have to drive so far to stock up on things. They buy many items in builk and repackage them to smaller sizes. You can buy dark chocolate covered almond for $5/pound. Vanilla is priced right and their coarse ground pepper is a must-have. They have almost any kind of flour imagineable, their meat array is fresh and competitively priced. Produce looks wonderful and that is just the beginning. They have a fabric area in the store, sell boots, aprons, clocks, tools, canning equipment -- the list goes on and on. I try to get there 3-4 times a year. It's an experience in which my husband is even willing to partake.

This is a "must see" then wish you had one closer to you store. Luckily I have family that goes from time to time so I can send my wish list. This store has everything a baker/cook could want. Wonderful groceries, and overall great general store. Tools, clothes, fabric, shoes, food stuffs, deli meats (must try the horseradish cheddar cheese), local baked goods, spices, fillings, herbs, pots, pans...oh I miss it already! The staff are calm & knowledgeable & friendly. Oh they have plants too!! Wish they had 10 stars..they deserve it