My wife and I were in Alexandria and we decided to get some meat to grill up at the lake cabin…read more This place is really big and actually had a sandwich shop in the back and I saw a plaque on the wall that said they had the best sandwiches in the area. I decided to get a pastrami and a pulled pork sandwich to go. The kid behind the counter actually heated up the two meats in a pan, I thought that was a nice touch. The lady was very nice and served it to me with a smile. I got 4 elk burgers to grill and I have had two. They are kind of gamey in a nice way and super lean. I will add some salt and pepper to it when I grill it up tonight. I might even add a slice of pepper jack to add a little fat to the meal. It went well with a nice side salad and some zucchini sticks. This place was a great small town meat market and there was a vegetable stand in the parking lot and I got some great cherry tomatoes.

What a gem of a meat shop! These types of places used to be on the corner of every country mile…read morewhen I was a child growing up in PA. Unfortunately many of those have gone away. This was like a blast from the past. Fantastic variety and quality walk hand in hand with perfect customer service at this establishment. I get to the area only once a year. I can guarantee that I'll be walking through those doors again in August of 2024.

I had the best burger during this MN trip at Becks! Co-work…read morechose the place and said they are the best in the area, well, Becks does. I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger, it is very well cooked, juicy, flavorful, I enjoyed it very much! We came here for lunch during a normal weekday, the place is packed, which says how popular this place is.

Just had lunch here. The gas company guys and the local ladies' group were having lunch here, so I…read moresuspect this is a good spot to gather. Very room and clean place. Plenty of TVs tuned to sports and the FOX network. It has the TouchTunes jukebox so those who like to play music on that app will be happy. Many small-town bar & grills use that app/jukebox system. The service was very good with only one waitress and cook running the show. About 15 minutes from order to delivery. I just had a basic cheeseburger and fries. This is a burger joint no frills. The burger was very good sized, and the fries were ok. The meal was certainly worth the $10 value. One drawback is stairs to get up to the dining/bar area. Other than that, a good place to have a quick burger and fries. Beats the Burger King across the street.

What a delightful addition to the area! I needed a place to take the kids while the Mr. was out…read moregolfing. We decided to try a place off the lakes to avoid crowds. This place is off the beaten path in Jenkins and fit the bill. The service was super fast and friendly. It's sort of a "Panera" setup where you order with a person or at a kiosk then they deliver food and drinks to your table. I had some customizations to make for the kids and everything came out correctly. The bread is incredible! The meats, toppings, flavors - everything is delicious. Even the white queso was some of the best I've had with nice chunks of green chiles. It's *really hard* to make all 3 of my kids happy at the same restaurant and this one nailed it. Can't wait to come back in a couple weeks when we are up north again!

Fast service with kiosk for ordering and easy to pick up at the to go window. Just off Highway 371…read morein Jenkins near the Speedy Gas station. Wonderful cocktails & lots of choices.

The iced honey latte was divine, but even better was the whole experience of wandering through the…read morenooks and crannies, upstairs and down, discovering art, antiques, and the perfect gifts and souvenirs. The historical building itself has a unique ambience, and it would be so fun to get a meal here and dine in.

A quaint lunch stop. The gathering place looks to be that - a coffee house, restaurant and…read moreboutique shop rolled into one. I had a turkey club. A generous amount of meat on the sandwich- moist and tasty. As we ate the manager stopped by several times to check on how everything was and if we needed anything. A fun spot to stop for a bite while shopping.

My fellow netizens: (potential trigger warnings) and it's a little long:…read more Don't eat Subway from location in Staples, MN. You are at risk of consuming contaminated food that could be from cross-contamination and/or contamination from dumpster slop. I am posting a warning for all of you that like to grab a so-called healthy meal option from Subway. I can't be sure if the things I observed here, are true of all locations. I assure you that I am likely never going to buy anything from Subway again. I stopped in to purchase a sandwich. No line. Still had to wait while the young man behind the counter was tending to online orders. Not the issue. The issue was the second young man that came in from outside, that I had witnessed wrestling with boxes outside the location as I drove up. He loudly stated to be careful going to the recycle because of the bees. I get that he was understandably a little shook from that. He then took off his jacket and said, "I'll help you." He began pulling on gloves. I stated loudly, "You'll need to wash your hands first." He replied, "We got hand sanitizer. I got you." I answered again, "You were just outside, around a recycle bin (potential garbage), and you won't be handling food prep until you wash and sanitize your hands." He laughed and said, "It's not that big of deal. I use sanitizer and gloves." I asked, "You find that acceptable?" "Lady, I don't know what the big deal is," was his reply. "I'm passing on the sandwich today and I don't think I'll be getting any food from here until food safety standards are raised up," and I walked over to the main store's counter to make my purchase of other items. The regular store is a Holiday and the Subway is located in the store. I did speak to the two employees at that counter and there was another customer in line who witnessed this encounter. I don't know who was more disgusted, the Holiday workers or the older lady behind me. This may not seem like a big deal until I let you know these things: 1) This is how contamination happens - direct and cross-contamination. 2) This is how food poisoning happens. 3) This is how restaurants lose business. The issues here go to a very basic problems: a) This young man does not understand the importance of "why" you wash your hands so often in food prep. b) The young man needed better training (if it was up to me, I would show him the door). c) The owner/manager doesn't have any idea what is going on or does and doesn't care. If care about your physical health or the health of those around you, maybe pay attention to what's going on around you. Hand washing is a necessity in good food handling practices just as keeping hair out of food. #StaplesSubway #foodcontamination #fastfoodnightmares #Subway #donoteathere

Great service friendly staff good food always clean connected to the gas station fuel your car and…read moreyour belly

I tried a coffee and a dirty soda! Both of them were delicious! The staff (owner) was welcoming and…read moreprofessional. If you ask for a water you do get charged. Only bottle water available.

Just a quick review. I needed coffee before heading out on the road and found the adorable spot in…read moredowntown Staples. They had a full selection of coffee drinks. I just had a drip coffee, which was great, I can't speak for the rest of the menu. Definitely worth stopping by if you are in Staples or just driving down highway 10 and needing a good coffee.

The food at this restaurant was actually incredible. I got the basil chicken sandwich and the…read morekettle chips, and to drink, a Bloody Mary. The infused vodka for the bloody Mary was really good, and the sandwich was unbelievable. I also loved the chips, which I don't usually. Overall, the vibe in this place is excellent, and the service was fantastic. I will absolutely be back, and would recommend this place at the top of my list to anyone visiting the area.

Food was delicious and really nice portions for the lunch time hour. Beer / beverage selection was…read morejust right! One order was the Turkey sandwich and other small salad w/ a side of soup.. both filling and excellent. Really cool vibe with the focus on living "The Good Life". As a customer you could feel that from the staff - dedicated to having fun & making sure you experience the same while walking away satisfied.

We are working in the area and needed to grab a bite to eat after a long day. We found this…read morewonderful diner just down the street. It was so cute and the perfect country kitsch. Our waitress was so wonderful, friendly and very attentive . The food was delicious, probably one of the best Reuben sandwich I have ever eaten, and it's one of my go to items when we find an old cafe or diner. My husband got the fish sandwich which was gone before I had even gotten through the first half of my sandwich, so I know he loved his meal too. And the French rhubarb pie was on a whole other level of amazingness. We will definitely be stopping in again soon

Home cooking at its finest. Very kind staff that give great recommendations. After dinner pie is a…read moremust!

We were vacationing in Nisswa and went to the Pickle to see what the Monday night meat raffle was…read moreall about. It was a fun, upbeat atmosphere with lots of locals. The bartender was a little surly, but anyone can have an off day. We moved to a table and the waitress was MUCH better. Good drink prices.

There are a ton of diveish bars in the area but the Pickle is special. It's got the dive feel but…read moreit's nicer. The staff is all super friendly. The drinks are cheap and strong. The food is exactly what you want here (Heggies and Giovanni's pizza that somehow taste best in a place like this). The fried apps are all good, try the crispy fried pickle chips and it feels like your at the State Fair. If your around stop in. If your driving by Nisswa on 371 take a short detour and try this place out.m, your gonna love it.

Amazing food and service. I recommend a farmer's omelet…read more Clean place and plenty of seating.

Good good-pancakes are awesome omelette good too-my husbands smoked pork chop was perfect-stop…read morethere you won't regret it!