Fareway Meat and Grocery

Love this Fareway! It’s my go-to grocery store in the Johnston area. I feel like it’s better priced than the other grocery stores nearby. The employees are always verrrrry friendly, too! Great selection of pretty much anything you could want, and there’s always plenty of parking outside.

Meat bundles available are great deals. 8515 hamburger was 3.49 a pound as of 8/30/23. Pepsi 12 packs 3.49 ea if you buy four. And they walk your groceries out for you 🤷🏻‍♀ I will be back 😊

Every single trip here is better than the last. I can not say enough good things about the customer service, layout of the store, quality of food, the prices, literally everything about this store surpasses my expectations. From comical managers to the sweet kind checkers to the personable kids carrying out my bags, Rose Lynn with food samples, Greg teasing playfully with my children, and the knowledgeable, patient meat counter staff...seriously this store never disappoints in ANY capacity.

Fareway is almost always the best price on many of my day to day groceries, and to make it even better, they still believe in good customer service and have actual cashiers working up front!

I don't mind using self checkouts when it's more convenient for me, but that's pretty rare that I only go in for one thing.

The location in Johnston on Merle Hay Road is one of my favorites because I drive by there multiple times a week, but also because the people working there are friendly, quick, and caring.

The meat department is excellent too. There's almost always something on sale that interests me, but even when there isn't, their prices are very competitive, and their quality is far better than any other stores.

This isn't my regular place for groceries, but it's a convenient stop for the occasional small list. I like the size for a quick in and out and the staff have always been good with me.

Will always give Fareway a 5 star. Love the helpfulness of all the employees. I have never been there and they didn't go above and beyond to make our shopping experience easier & faster.

I had to take timeout to commend this store. They seem to be all on the same page as how to handle customers. I was impressed with the help at the meat counter and the friendliness of all of the employees throughout the entire store. Obviously a well managed store in my opinion!

Nicer folks and better prices. Plus, you can be in and out quickly. No frills and honest prices. I recommend this store if you’re in town and it’s not Sunday.

Courteous and helpful people and a neat and tidy grocery store. The legendary meat department will exceed your expectations. To be sure, groceries are costing more as inflation ticks upward, but Fareway helps you stretch a buck. Thank you for serving Johnston!

This is my new favorite grocery store! The Fareway crew is very friendly and the meat guys are a party. The store is spiffy clean and well organized. Although I'm very close to the Ankeny location, I prefer to drive a bit further to shop here. So happy I found this store!

The best beef in town! Quality meat and produce at a fair price and all the other groceries you want at less than you buy them down the street at Hy-Vee. I always shop here first when I am in town to visit my daughter. Highly recommend!

Always a joy to shop at Johnston Fareway! Beverly, Heather and Doreen and the others have always been pleasant and helpful. The meat department is always right there when you walk up. I rarely have to wait for service. Thank you

The staff went above and beyond in fixing an error on our grocery pickup. This has been our grocery “home” for a while and have always had a great experience. Thank you!

Beautiful store! Well stocked with a great variety of items and prices are very good. Employees were friendly and helpful! Angela who checked out my order was delightful as was Sam the bagger. Not the closest store for me but worth the extra drive. I will become a regular.

Faraway is the best grocery chain in Iowa. No nonsense shopping. Terrific selection, no fluff like the competition. Good prices and the meat counters are old school, personal service and quality product. Checkout is fast and friendly, groceries are still taken outside for you and loaded into your vehicle.

I love Fareway and this store is by far my favorite!!! Management is very responsive to requests, the store is convenient and the staff helpful. Today the manager went above and beyond. My only complaint is my favorite meat market manager got promoted and moved on to corporate. But there are plenty of new folks helpful as always.
And my overall Fareway review- Love the parking at most Fareway’s as well, it is designed much more convenient then Hy-er priced places. The pricing in the allergy friendly section and special requests for items is excellent, best in town. Honestly, I have lived all over the globe and the US, and I have never lived anywhere with such excellent prices throughout the store and incredible meats.

Has everything needed, especially items that are hard to find at other stores.

I am from Washington state and really have not had the kind courtesy at a grocery store. They even carried out my groceries. Wow!

Great neighborly store, always well maintained and stocked. Paul is a great manager and is well supported by Matt along with an excellent meat department.
Nice and friendly cashiers.

Great store and very nice employees! Their online shopping is very well done and efficient. It's the best of any grocery chain and better than Instacart.