Pammel Grocery — Local services in Ames

Avoid This Place at All Costs!

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The moment you step in, you're hit with a disgusting stench—it’s like a mix of rotten produce and something that died weeks ago. That should have been my first warning, but unfortunately, I stayed.

Then comes the ridiculous prices. Everything here is overpriced—basic groceries that cost half the price elsewhere are double or even triple here. It’s like they just make up numbers on the spot.

But the worst part? The owner. Not only was he extremely rude, but he also went on a 30-minute racist rant against Arabs while I was there. He literally stood there, cursing and insulting Arabs like it was his hobby. I was completely shocked. How is this place even in business?!

Save your money, save your time, and save yourself the headache. Go anywhere...

I went there with my friends and we are arabs and the store owner is arab too but he was being racist to us and kept insulting arabs and saying that we arabs are the cheapest people and just kept on insulting the arabs and he threatened to call the cops on us because my friend asked if there is any offers in the store. the stuff is expensive and not worth the money and i do not want my money going to...

Excellent grocery store and a mini restaurant (fresh food items) - family owned and they provide great customer care for everyone - Halal food, PK, IN, Middle Eastern grocery items available (fresh and frozen) - They also offer fresh vegetables on alternative weeks (Okra, Gourds, Eddo roots, Eggplants, Beans etc.) - A must weekly stop for my household and should be yours too …...