This is a nice size shop. It even has an area to sit and eat. We like to try different beef…read moresticks and theirs are wonderful. As is the summer sausage and smoked fish we picked up. The staff was friendly and helpful. We would stop in again if in the area.

Koplins completely remodeled and continues with the incomparable meat market! Home-town store…read more(forget Wally World)-- the owner or a lovely person will check you out at the cashier. Very well organized now with clean floors and nice inventory. In fact, best availability of products like half-and-half for example. Great variety ad plentiful. Bread from Hanisch, as well as the usual stuff. Of course the meat can't be beat. Well known for the bacon-wrapped chicken, it's the rage. Large breast that can be cross sliced and feed several, it comes stuffed with blue cheese and asparagus, mushrooms, jalapeños-- huge variety and delish! Now you might think, 'hmmm, bacon-wrapped chicken, that's easy!' But let me just say, this is the creme de la creme. Several in town wrap there chicken with bacon and it's a good pound or two of chicken, but the outside wrap and inside stuffing leaves a lot to be desired. These are fully wrapped and bursting with fresh, gourmet ingredients. Personally I love the family tips from the elder woman in the back, the kindness of the owner or manager (not sure?) helping seniors by walking the groceries around the counter and neatly handing back change, and the atmosphere of a small business. Last night we went with grilled rib eye on special for Sunday. It's been a while since we had a steak that good! Juicy, tasty, spot-on fat and no gristle. Koplin's has one local competitor and just stepped up the game.

Food was decent. Prices were unbelievable. The cafe has the vibe of small town charm. The service…read morewas amazing. Seat yourselves and enjoy the meals.

Nice breakfast and friendly staff ...................... ............ …read more.................. .......................... Dickey Brix

Oh. My. Goodness. I caved and bought an 8 oz. Ribeye ($14)…read moreat my local Natural Foods market. We rarely eat beef - and one of us is a vegan so she did not partake, but I gotta say - this steak kicked "Omaha Steaks" a$$. So flavorful, tender, buttery, perfection. Again, we rarely buy beef but the next time I get a hankering for a good, real steak - I will look for Thousand Hills. WOW!

I have been buying Thousand Hills steaks for the past few months and have been pleased with the…read moremeat, HOWEVER, the stated ounces per container is always 1-2 ounces more than what is ACTUALLY in the packaging. For instance, I have been purchasing the Round Tip Beef Steak with a stated Net Weight of 8oz but I have yet to receive a steak over 7oz and typically closer to 6.5 ounces... that's roughly 20% LESS than the stated ounces. I love the Grass Fed and Finished component of the steak but will be looking for other distributors that don't under pack their items. After weighing a few dozen steaks with two kitchen scales, there is a consistent theme of under delivery from this company.

Love this place that never changes or gets old! Fresh baked bread every day- but get there soon…read moreenough that it doesn't sell out! Highly recommend the half sandwich and soup- the beer cheese soup is the best I've had, so comforting every time. Everything is pretty affordable too, especially the large scoops of ice cream! There's a reason this place is beloved in Northfield and always full. From the cute handmade ice cream labels and the local artwork, to the photos on the bulletin board from around the world and cozy booths, and the ole/carl/townie tip jars, this place is the best and I always crave it when I'm away from Northfield!

Parking was surprisingly easy, even in the heart of downtown on a Saturday night. The downtown area…read moreitself was vibrant and full of character. The service was incredibly kind and welcoming, with the warmth you'd expect from a small-town business. The ambiance was exceptional--from the charming storefront to the inviting interior. They even had toys available for families with young kids, which was a thoughtful touch that didn't go unnoticed. And the food absolutely won me over. Every bite was packed with flavor, and everything was so tender it practically melted apart. It felt fresh, carefully prepared, and in a completely different league than the typical sandwich chains. Places like Subway simply can't replicate this experience. My only criticism would be the cleanliness of a few surfaces. The counter where I signed my receipt and our table were both noticeably sticky and seemed like they could have used a quick wipe-down. It was an area that stood out but certainly wasn't enough to keep me from coming back! Overall fabulous!!

We were not aware of this bakery until we spoke with a local resident. WOW! seriously! We were…read morestaying at the Treasure Island Resort and made a day trip to Red Wing. So happy that this bakery made our Red Wing experience ever more special. The donuts and pastries were amazing. Maybe some of the best donuts ever. The fresh breads we purchased were also amazing. If you are in Red Wing you have to make this bakery one of your stops.

The donuts are so amazing! Fresh made each day, they are soft and full of flavors. Their filled…read moredonuts are filled to the brim. The bakery staff are friendly and even though there is often a long line, they get you through it so quickly. The prices are a little on the high side but it is a treat to visit and worth the splurge. Go earlier in the day for the most choices. The decor is so fun and full of town history including benches from Red Wing pottery, old shops from town, and even old bakery equipment. They also have a small deli that has more lunch choices and a coffee shop with gourmet options or just a simple cup of self-serve coffee with about a dozen flavor options. It is a wonderful place to sit around and visit while enjoying your sweet treats. We stop almost every time we are in town and even make the trip on some lazy Saturday mornings from the Cities, They have won many awards and one trip will explain why. If you haven't been there yet, give it a try!

THE FOOD!!!!! I…read moreordered through Door Dash to my hotel room so I don't have information about the location... and technically I don't have information about the staff. But I can tell you that whoever determined the menu and keeps everyone on track, and probably everyone at the restaurant put a little love into the place and a lot of love into their coworkers. You CAN taste the difference when people are happy. We went with an order of 3 large shrimp for each of us, and a half chicken and ribs with coleslaw and sweet potatoe fries. The shrimp were incredible! The size! The juiciness, the ability to get every bit of meat out of the tail! Everything about these was everything that I wanted. I couldn't believe that one serving of just 3 was so filling! (I think you would need 6 Red Lobster butterfly shrimp to equal the size of one but you cannot compare the taste as these are peel & eat.) Then I opened the protein box and realized that I had made the embarrassing mistake of not ordering a barbecue sauce. Humph. I think that should not have been such an easy mistake to make on their site. Thankfully, both of us like grilled food without dripping sauces and ... OMG ... We were not disappointed in the food! The ribs were like eating a meat candy. They were such a joy to hold the bone and just lightly pull the tender sweet meat off. There was barely any fat. The spice rub brought out the juices from deep inside the meat but only let them sit on the meat and inside the skin. The chicken was amazing! The dark meat practically ran juices down the front of our shirts as we bit into it, the same way that sweet corn does. The white meat was so juicy it was like the typical dark meat that most people achieve on Thanksgiving. Now, the coleslaw was one of the blandest I've tasted but I figured if you do have one of the spicier barbecue sauces you might be using it as a foil. Helping you to calm your mouth's fire down with the dressing. Of course, fries don't travel well and sweet potatoe are no different. But they were absolutely everything I expected. They were delicious!! I am having surgery in April and trying to see how to ship this food to me after that now. ;)

I was really excited for some midwest bbq and came here on a whim because it was next to our hotel…read more There was a spot roast in the front with some brisket which really set an exciting mood. However, in execution I was a bit disappointed. I came with a group of 6, and I ordered the southwest sandwich with brisket. The disappointing thing about seeing the pass with the food in it, is that you can see your food sit. I saw my friends sandwich sitting for a good 10 minutes. It was just a bit slow. The brisket was bland, and was overpowered by the spicy aioli. They also forgot to ring up our to go order which was a bummer. The hotel breakfast across the street had a better smoked meat.

We heard good things about this place. A couple of things to note, make reservations. And parking…read moreis hard to find. We parked at the canoe place as it hasn't opened for the season. Service is excellent considering one person was working the whole room. My husband really enjoyed the Biscuits and Gravy. He added eggs. My Biscuit Sliders were very good. I would skip the pickled onion next time as it was very sour. I added cheese for $1 but it was just a couple sprinkles. The breakfast potatoes are excellent and a don't miss. Skip the cookies as they are just average.

You know it's amazing food when you bump into your niece who is another food obsessed family…read moremember. She lives over an hour away. I live in Redwing 15 minutes from the bleu dog. The flavor is coming out of this kitchen are always special. I visit often. Jenny is always there welcoming everyone , her husband is the chef. You can see him working hard in the kitchen. I love that you can see the kitchen. Today's special was Cajun hash. The sausage was flavorful. potatoes are always amazing. Eggs are fresh. onions, peppers, cheese. My friend had the fried rice, curry eggs, vegetables we ended with blueberry pancakes smothered with fresh cream because it was my friend's birthday. I'm still full hours later. Love this place.