Hy-Vee Grocery Store

Had to come on and shoutout the Hy-Vee bakery! They have such a wide selection of treats from macaroons, croissants, cakes, multiple loaves of bread, tarts- I could go on! And the staff is always so friendly. I personally LOVE their croissants (comparable to the ones I get in France tbh) and the staff is always willing to package a few for me since I don’t need the six they usually are pre-packaged in which I greatly appreciate. Also, my family has gotten our birthday cakes here for years. 🙏🏾

I have enjoyed Hy-Vee since I was a little one and my grandparents used to take me there for breakfast all the time.

Now that I am older I depend on them for having the best brand of Gluten-Free products, Good Grace's. Seriously the best brand for pasta by far. It's the perfect combo of corn and rice and it has the best taste. I recommend for anyone new to the gluten free game.

My wife loves Hy-Vee for their extensive bakery (especially their fresh bread). She also loves the Chinese food they sell there in the hot food section. It's affordable and you get a good amount of food for the price.

They have a lot of dreat deals and their specialization sections like their deli, bakery, prepared foods section, the market grill, and a pretty sweet meat counter.

Those location also has a Wahlburgers but we have nor has the pleasure of having it as I still think it's over priced lol. But it looks yummy.

We love that they carry a bunch of Midwest specific brands that other stores do not that we love cooking with.

I have bought my wife flowers from here multiple times and it always is fairly priced and they're good at short notices.

Their multicultural sections in the grocery department is very extensive which is surprising since it's not a huge of a store as a Woodmens or Walmart. So it holds its own.

Thanks for reading! Until next time ⌛

Went in to inquire about purchasing a custom cake for an employee leaving work. After browsing though there pre-designed cakes and books for ordering there was nothing uniquely eye catching to me. A younger cake designer walked me through the sizes and frosting choices and I decided just to go for it! I requested a specific message and just asked for it to be very bright, colorful, and with a variety of flowers. When I picked up the cake the following morning, - I was completely blown away with design. This cake designer/artist did an absolutely amazing job!!! I truly recommend ordering from them and recommend letting the experts design something for you.

I don't know all Hy-Vee's in Madison, but the east side one on E. Washington Ave. is very nice to shop.
Aisles are wide & spacious, rarely super crowded. An airy feel about the store. Well lit, everything laid out nicely & signage is good, IF you are observant & look for the signs & use them, you can find most all your needs without map or worker guidance.
When you do need advice on availability or location of product, store staffers are very approachable, helpful & friendly.
There's something for all: usual produce, bakery, meat/seafood, wine/spirits, dairy, grocery/canned goods, dry goods, housewares, pharmacy, health/beauty aids, salad bar, Asian restaurant served hot fresh, hot foods including pizza slices, well stocked meals/sandwiches to go, deli section with lots of meat, salads, cheeses & couterie & all those rare cheeses, olives, international specialties that real connoisseurs crave, & much more.
It's actually pleasing that so much selection fits in a smaller than megamart size venue, with ample space to amble about & maneuver a cart, especially with little ones in tow.
For a large selection grocery in Madison area, I'd have to give it high marks for cleanliness, selection, availability, helpful/friendly staff; overall 4.5 of 5 stars. It's decent priced, but a little more than some may prefer, that's why it's not 5 of 5. But it has decent prices, & very good sales prices, which are ongoing & updated weekly.

Hi-Vee never disappoints. Clean place. They have an amazing selection of every type of food. The bathrooms are clean. They even have a Caribou Coffee in the store! Thanks again to all the staff that made my experience so great!

I really DO WISH that they would do something about the constant abuse of parking in the fire lane by lazy people who feel entitled to special parking right up near the store; that's better than parking reserved for folks with disabilities, and it shouldn't happen.

I get the feeling that some of the reviewers of this store, especially those who cannot spell (isle instead of aisle, for instance), are thinking of the nearby Aldi store. My partner has been complaining for months about the stores we'd been shopping at - Pierce's at Northport and Sherman, and Copps on Shopko Drive. Coming from Texas, he really liked a chain there called "HEB." I find the Hy-Vee open, with a great selection. We especially like the cheeses and produce, but my partner also makes a visit to the seafood counter each visit, where he's enjoyed mussels, oysters, and salmon so far. I'm disappointed that they don't carry my brand of yogurt, but gee, that's kind of a teeny complaint. We also found the liquor selection impressive in a grocery store, plus the fact that they accept credit cards - which Woodman's DOES NOT accept. Found a sparkling rosé wine from the south of France which my partner likes better than a bottle of Veuve Cliquot which cost more than triple the price. I have consistently been impressed by the employees, who show that they are genuinely invested in the store, and want to be helpful to customers. I just find myself wondering if all of the young employees are making a decent wage, but haven't built up the gumption to ask one what the starting hourly wage is. I've also noticed complaints about parking and not enough cashier lines open. My experience has ONLY been positive on this. NEVER had any problem parking, and have been impressed at how short the waiting time is to load groceries up and check out. We use the pharmacy at our doctor's office, but it is nice to see a good selection in that department of the story, too.

Three years later, I still REALLY LIKE THIS STORE. Update: I went there two days ago, and find that they've joined the 21st century in another way. My former partner loved everything about Hy-Vee, except that they did not offer self checkout. I don't care for that, but I know a lot of people seem to prefer to "do it themselves." Hy-Vee's layout looks as sparkling new as it is, and the equipment is located very close to the main entrance/exit, near the produce department. I have only shopped once since it was installed, and since it "isn't me," I can't tell you how well it works. But I'll stop in for something minor and try it out, then give an opinion beyond this one.

You might think to yourself… A grocery store? For my big beautiful wedding?!? No way… But you would be wrong.
We used Hy-Vee for our catering, bakery and floral and don’t have any complaints.

Catering-
Oven Roasted Chicken, Sliced Beef Au Jus
Jeff and Jen were the 2 people we dealt with and they were both great. Very friendly, professional and courteous.
-Food was delicious and served at the right temperature.
-They were punctual and made a minimal imprint (no giant truck coming in as a disruption)
-Were helpful and understanding with some last minute changes
-Service crew was great- They served my wife and I and had the buffet service without flaw. Great job cleaning up . Dirty dishes did not sit around long.
-We opted to have them save and chill the leftovers which has been great reheated

Bakery-
Gourmet cupcakes and small 2 tier cake
I forget the names of who we worked with, there were a few. They were all very helpful and accommodating
-Everything was delivered and staged beautifully
- Cupcakes and cake were both perfect. Moist inside, but not underdone. Frosting was delicious and sweet.
-Cake decoration was exactly as requested. They added the flowers and cake toppers beautifully as requested.

Floral
Bouquets, corsages, and a few arrangements for the ceremony.
Floral manager helped us (I forget her name)
-Met in person to discuss vision, colors and flower types
-Everything came out beautiful as requested
-We did not get them delivered- In hindsight, I wish we had.

Hy-Vee was great for everything in our wedding. Plus, if you use all 3 departments, you get a discount! After using them for our beautiful wedding, they are clearly more than “just a grocery store”. Thanks for everything!

Excellent food and reasonable prices. Some really good deals too!

Do not miss the fresh baked sourdough bread! Fantastic selection of jams, salsas and other condiments too! Milwaukee needs a Hy-Vee!!

Good clean place 4 food. I needed duck tape last night and was helped by Johnathan K. He was super friendly and even though he was in the middle of counting the register he offered to walk me to the other end of the store to find it.

I love Hyvee! They are 24 hours in Madison. They have some of the best bakery and deli products around town. They are a unique grocery store in that they usually serve buffets and cafeteria style lunches/dinners . And some locations have a little restaurant and bar inside. You can eat at the store if you like.
I've been fond of them since they came to the east side of Madison. They also specialize in health foods. I buy all my gluten free food here.

Ross hooked up an awesome gourmet sandwich. Would be the king crab legs that made my day...but most likely it will be this sandwich!

Cheese and king crab legs and all hard to get things ae here. Expensive, but most is worth it.

Consistently well stocked grocery store with some products I can't find at other chain stores. I love having the deli, heat-and-eat meals, and meat counters for when I want something quick. Whenever I have asked for help finding something, staff are willing to help. Prices used to be a bit higher than other stores but from what I have seen lately, they kept most the same even with rising grocery prices elsewhere. Will continue to shop here for sure. P.S. love the Hyvee Perks card and loadable coupons!

A few changes since I last shopped there..
This grocery is amazing!! It's quick and easy to run in and pick up a few items or to do a month's worth of shopping, they have fabulous hot food to take out or you can sit in their restaurant and have a drink and eat. Their deli and fresh fish and meat areas have huge selections. The store is always brightly lit and clean as a whistle, friendly staff.

I was in the store a couple days back and witnessed a shoplifter being apprehended by management. Kudos to these two leaders who addressed the problem without escalation. You were professional, firm and clearly compassionate toward a repeat offender. Great store, no doubt it's your efforts that make it so .

Last week I went to the Bakery and ordered 9 dozen cookies of a variety for my son's wedding. I had been to the Bakery a few weeks before inquiring as to how many I should order for my son's wedding and what the process was. One of the employees actually came out from behind the counter to explain it all to me. He was so friendly , helpful and professional. Last week I went back to order and again the employee came out from behind the counter to take my order AND since cookies were on sale that week, I got all 9 dozen for the sale price. He also was very friendly, helpful and professional. When we went to pick the cookies up they were boxed in order and ready to go. They were a hit at the wedding, everyone said how delicious they were and asked where we got them. Thank you Hyvee Bakery! We're recommending you to all our friends!

This grocery store chain is fantastic. Staff has always been very friendly and they have a good selection of products plus a very well stocked liquor section all to itself!

Went for lunch. Order and fulfillment was a little rough but once I got that figured out it was a great experience. Ordered the two entree platter. Three mini spring rolls fried rice sesame chicken and general TSO chicken. Overall good time

As we planned our wedding for summer of 2022 amidst the crazy re-booking/re-planning of COVID weddings that were pushed back, the preferred caterer(s), (yes all of them!), for our venue were booked. We had a friend mention to use to give Hy-Vee a try. We are so glad that we did. We used them for flowers, bakery, and all of our catering. FUN FACT: There is a discount off all of your services if you spend a set amount in at least 3 departments. Even without that incentive, the price is reasonable and competitive with other businesses. I might even argue the quality is a touch better given the value. We used the floral department for our bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages and they were stunning. We used the bakery for our cake, cupcakes, and after our tasting we added cookies too. This was all delicious and beautiful. And finally the catered food. We used Hy-Vee for the cocktail hour food and our dinner. When we had our tasting we were very happily surprised that their food was so tasty. The day of the wedding everyone enjoyed our dinner. The deliveries were on time and food was set out beautifully. I cannot tell enough people how happy we were with using Hy-Vee for our wedding in these three departments. Though it may have taken an extra day to get a response from any departments at times, each department was easy to work with and communicate with. Also, when planning a wedding, the less vendors you need to book, the better... this is a WONDERFUL 3 in one option! At the least, if you are planning a wedding give them a chance to prove themselves to you and schedule a tasting with catering, bakery and an appointment with floral.

We recently used this store to cater for a funeral lunch. Very pleased with the prompt delivery and set up and the quality of the food we ordered. We purchased pulled pork, beans and veggie and fruit trays. Food was of good quality and attractively displayed. We couldn't be more pleased and would highly recommend to others. Thank you, it was a great help!