Highway 2 Discount Groceries

K A

2024-01

This is a great place to find good prices on groceries. Go back often because the selection changes often. This is a very clean & well maintained store.

Gary Douglas

2024-01

Friendly staff and great prices and selection in the cooler. It's worth my drive from dsm. Thanks

Daura Hamilton

2024-02

A very well stocked store. I really enjoy quiet browsing time and their prices are very reasonable.

Garrett Ross

2023-05

Very friendly service, GREAT prices and a wide variety. Since they're a discount grocer, they get random things. Often they are priced to move, but you'll see somethings are priced, what would appear to be, standard grocery store prices. But just be diligent when visiting and watch out front and near the registers for the REALLY good deals. There is also a refrigerated section through two black doors, DON'T miss this section. There's lots of good stuff in the cold room. They only take cash or check, so be prepared!

W G

2023-05

We used to stock up on cheese, meats, and other items. Lately, the prices are catching up with Hy vee and Fareway on many items. Unfortunately, they will find their shoppers, many of whom travel over an hour, are only looking forgood prices and will no make the long road trip without substantial savings.

Tom Wilson

2024-01

Good selection of reasonable priced goods.

Jen Rhodes

2022-05

We love going here! Always a great day trip to the middle of nowhere lol! They consistently have affordable options that stock the market pantry with fun new finds. Building is always clean & staff is always shy & friendly. One of my favorite places in Iowa.

Sheri Austin

2022-05

This place is a good place to shop especially if you're on a budget. Good meat selections good grocery products they have $3 box clearances, paper products that are more reasonably priced than any Box store or grocery store in Ottumwa. We bought a four roll paper towels for a dollar, 12 rolls of Angel soft for $3 and many Frozen items that are worth your trip. I would recommend the store.

caleb wiggins

2023-05

The selection is huge and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I bought rhubarb and a bushel of apples. The variety of apples I bought I didn't initially see and one of the employees went and actually found them for me in the back. Ten out of ten will go back again!

Kristin Stevens

2024-04

Great place for cheap groceries.

Lineen Nickel

2023-05

Have a lot of markeddown items it's very good prices. Has meat and dairy and very reasonable prices. Not near the selection that there was before the COVID.

Linda Blazek

2023-05

This is a drive of 2 hours from my home in Cedar Rapids, but well worth it. Great specials as well as a very nice selection of general merchandise.

Amanda Humes

2022-05

If you don't mind somr food beyond the best buy date it is paradise. Got 10 cups of easy mac for little more than a 4 pack at Walmart. The cheese was great as was the bacon. Can't wait to shop again.

Laura Lambrecht

2020-05

We love Hwy 2!! We end up going every few weeks just to see what new things they have. Don't get hooked on something because it likely won't be there next time you go, it just depends what is available. The gals that work in there are very nice too. Just a reminder if you go, cash & checks are all they take for payment. You can get some really good deals in there, just make sure to check expiration dates. Enjoy! We sure do!

Harry S. Boontwain

2022-05

Fun place to shop and they have unique grocery offerings. Cash or check only, but as for "reducing carbon footprints" I would say this Amish business is way ahead of the game. The building is clean, newer and modern and it takes a while to realize that barely any electricity is used for anything but the cash registers.

kim schoonover

2024-02

Excellent place to shop.

Brian Long

2021-05

The store carries goods damaged during transport and a variety of local grocery. The items may or may not have any noticeable cosmetic defect and are sold at a discount. It also a seller of the Big Green Egg grill. They only accept cash and check so best plan accordingly.

Carol Clay

2018-05

Very clean and helpful staff. Alot of great items and good food at the right price. Some prices are a bit high, but they are worth it. The iles are wide enough for two carts and the items on the shelves are all priced. If your looking to buy food in the bulk, this is the place to go and get bargains. When you leave this store you will have a smile on your face.I'll be back and bring other people with me too.

B4IWAS CRZY (b4iwascrazy)

2023-05

Ultra friendly, but personally rather than store where one can typically do grocery shopping, I just picked up odds and ends. Also, don't forget that they only take cash or check!

Jewel Schultz

2020-05

I actually drove to this area to shop at the Dutch store down the road. Disappointed, I started driving home when I saw this store. Oh my goodness! I have never seen prices this low! There were bags of chips as low as ten cents. There was very cheap candy and if you dont mind it being smashed, you can purchase a big bag for less than a dollar. They have cheap marinades and all sorts of affordable cereal. There are regular priced items too. Also, you will need to check the expiration dates. I got a big bag of Dove soaps for about a dollar. All that was wrong was the wrappers ripped open.

FlemishGiant

2021-05

I had read about a discount store near Ottumwa off the Hwy. It took me awhile to find the name but I was glad to find out more info and to be able to shop there. I went on a Saturday and it was busy. I will come during the day next time. If you are coming from the Des Moines area research into different ways to get there. My ride down I took the interstate and went thru Ottumwa, there were a lot of potholes and skinny streets. My ride home was not the same but the roads were good. It seems like there might be regulars who go there. From other patrons we had some looks according to an adult and teen daughter. I didn't notice. I just assumed we do not look like we live in the area or they were surprised by our large family. The staff was mainly friendly and cheerful. I appreciated the written on sale products when I walked in the door, bargain boxes and free items set outside. It seemed clean, which is a plus. My favorite section was the refrigerated and freezer section. I was a bit hesitant to stock up as some items were very far past best buy date. The yogurt (I bought several dozen) was around 2 months past best buy date. I had never had dairy products much past best buy. All was fine except 1 brand which was super low calorie. My favorite shelf stable item was huge bags of cheese crackers. We have gone to discount and closeout stores for years. I would say most items are worth a try past the best buy or expiration date. Proteins drinks, powders, bars and shelf stable milks and alternatives we have not had good experience with. Pastas, oatmeal are always a safe choice. Some grain based items like crackers, chips, cereal and sweets can taste a bit stale, off or have a different texture. Not always, it is hit or miss. Most items we have tried 3-6 months are fine. 9 months or older CAN be bad. It is hard to know. We try to stick to foods we use to make meals with and are typically fine with closeout foods. If you have kids it might be best to go during the day during the week to avoid crowd.

Vern Lobaugh

2023-07

We go here for bacon and sausage ever few months. They have great prices.

Lon Kluxdal

2023-05

Needed several different ground spices for a recipe I am developing. They had everything+ , left very happy

Denise Ellis

2020-05

They have amazing deals. There are some things that are priced higher than retail stores, but you get that everywhere. The associates were polite to everyone. Worth the drive.

Michelle Richard

2023-05

Found lots of goodies! There's some bargains but you gotta know prices to really get the good ones. Shop keepers are nice.

Heather Woolsoncroft

2023-05

Amazingly low prices, selection varies from time to time. The people that run it are nice people.

Chloie Smith

2020-05

Word to the wise: there are four types of "sections" to this store. 1)The "scratch and dent" which is where you will find deals. 2) The marked up Aldi stuff that's one whole isle and mixed into the scratch and dent stuff. 3) The Costco and Sam's Club stuff. This can be a deal if you don't have those memberships and don't want to travel. 4) The typical Amish bulk items.

j. fisher

2018-05

The store sells expired food. Now, some things are ok, but when I get spider webs in my sunflower seeds, that's a bit much. Also, they go to aldi, mark it up a bit and put it on the shelf. Some things are actually worth the price.. But I was not overly impressed... I guess just be observant to what you are going to buy there.

yvonne troutman

2022-05

Always so many new items. Love how friendly they always are. Best place to go when you have to budget

Ashe' Doud

2023-06

Lots of expired food on the shelves but they have great selection of items