Great candy shop in the heart of downtown Stillwater. On this trip we opted for jelly beans and…read morechocolate covered gummy bears. They have a wide range of candy and chocolates! There is an extra charge for using your credit card as a side note.

What a place!! Candy! Everywhere candy! My teeth started hurting the minute I opened the door to…read moreTremblays. Big candy, small candy, fresh candy, old school candy. Buckets, baskets, and shelves of candy. Tubes of candy, tubs of candy. Sweet candy, sour candy. Sweet and sour candy. Taffy, gummy, gooey candy. I think Tremblays is a candy store. It's fun to watch brittle being made and spread out across a huge cold slab of metal. All the while thinking how much you'd like to be munching on a warm chunk of that sticky mess. Ahh, but like the rest of us, you'll have to wait until it comes from behind the glass. Our favorite? Saltwater Taffy. And there are baskets and baskets from which to choose. Every imaginal flavor. One just as good as the next. Chewy, filling extracting goodness. Grab a handful and mix yourself a bag. My granddaughters love this place. Shhhhhh....don't tell anybody, but so do I!!! Quick Tip: This place is a dentists paradise. So be careful with how much you bring home with you. It's tempting, but try to limit yourself with no more than 3 or 4 bags.

Best homemade caramels I've ever had. I assume it was the owner as she said she was the one who…read moremakes the caramels herself, she couldn't have been nicer. Visiting from out of town, wish we had this at home. You can taste the love in her craft

We looked at every candy shop in Stillwater and ended up coming back to Barbara Ann's because it…read morelooked the most delicious. My sis bought a 12 pack sampler of truffles and a piece of chocolate for the road. I bought a 24 piece sampler box and a truffle for the road. The 24 piece box was quickly devoured over Mother' Day weekend. The service was adequate, yet a bit indifferent. That didn't keep of from following our chocolate cravings. Ambiance is fun because they had such a nice variety of trinkets and other candies.

Love this neighborhood market downtown Stillwater. Right amongst all the great shops and…read morerestaurants. It's a mainstay, lots of grab and go items, bakery, smaller grocery market, full of organic and fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, etc. Great place to pickup some items before heading down to the river for a picnic. You can also eat on a patio in the back they have tables available. I got the Italian sandwich, it was delicious, fresh Italian meat selection, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, oil and vinegar. Yum! Picked up some chips and a freshly made pumpkin muffin and walked down to the river. At checkout they were rounding up for the local library, which I love, support local!

Nicely run little food co-op in Stillwater by the river. Popular deli for orders made to go around…read morelunch time. A little bit of everything here. Love the 10% off discount last Friday of every month and you don't have to be a member!

One of my favorite Christmas stores to walk through especially on a cold day in downtown…read moreStillwater. They have the most beautiful and unique ornaments. This store is a one of a kind in the USA but they have another in Germany. Lots of wonderful smokers, clocks, etc. The craftsmanship is top notch. We have a lot of their smokers at our home and some ornaments on our tree. This trip I bought some mini advent calendars to include in our Xmas cards. They're so adorable. Their stuff is pricey but well worth it if you want something unique and handmade.

Fun place to find unique gifts and Christmas wonder. Every time I go in there, I see something…read moredifferent.

Mama Luna Apothecary is a great addition to Stillwater. This type of store is hard to find! The…read moreshop definitely has a focus on children and mothers but I think anyone could find something in there to love. They offer vitamins/supplements, baby goods, body products, and gifts. The store also offers classes in their back room. Great environment. If you're shopping the main street strip stop by to check this place out!

I frequently stop by coffee shops while riding my bike. Now that mama luna has coffee this is my…read morenew goto Coffee shop. The coffee is to die for. Try the Cortada, amazing taste with just enough kick... Kiva and Jesse the proprietors are friendly and knowledgeable. It is my new favorite place for coffee and drinks. Great tables outside to take in fresh air.... highly recommend the coffee...

This is a great little boutique shop. It focus is on pasta and ancillary ingredients…read more Its lobby is excellently laid out and conveys a modern-traditional elegance. Of course, Pasta Perfetta offers an exceptionally large variety of pastas from around the world. It does so in a nice shop with great ambiance. This is a great addition to the shopping experience in Stillwater, MN.

Omgsh I've been wanting to go to this place so so bad! After exploring the ice sculptures I knew I…read morewanted to come check this place out. I walked in and was greeted and they explained the process of picking stuff out and also said if we need any help to ask. Staff was great and as they saw us going around they asked if we needed any suggestions or help to let them know. Honestly it was pretty fantastic being able to sample all types of olive oil and balsamic. I went with an olive oil infused with rosemary and their 18 year old( I believe ) aged balsamic vinegar which was so delicious.Honestly you can't go wrong here! I loved the wide variety they have and the flavors as well. I mean there was balsamic infused with strawberries, cinnamon clove, herbs and the list went on and on. I honestly can't wait to make this an activity when I have my bachelorette and grab different flavors and a basket of bread. They do offer different sizes of bottles and you can either pour your own or they can pour it for you in a sealed bottle. I also brought my kids and 1 of them was interested in trying the flavors and was very impressed. Highly recommend checking this place out as it would also be a great place to get some gifts.

Horrible service and poor treatment of customers will taint the best product. Employees treat…read morecustomers like unwanted guests

Love this cute and quaint market/country store in the heart of Lake Elmo. We normally go to…read moreHagbergs to get a sandwich, chips, and drink and eat lunch there. They always have very unique items such as unique chips, candy and drinks! This trip I got clearly Canadian...where would you be able to find that drink? No where else. They also have gluten free bread which makes me a happy gal. Today I got a Rueben on gfree bread...delish! Don't walk but run to this local favorite in town!

My husband will work in Stillwater every now and then and stop here to grab some steak or brats but…read morewe've been here a few times together now and I can safely say it is in my top three meat markets! Everyone is always so friendly, the cuts are always so fresh, and you can't really go wrong! We love getting their picanha and Billy brats if we want to grill out but truly you can't go wrong with any of their meats. It's nice because there's also a small cafe inside so if you're super hungry, you can grab a sandwich and some fixings to hold you over if it's a trek to get back home like it is for us. We'll be going on hiking trip in a few days and actually stopped in to get a pound of their beef jerky which we'll vacuum seal and take with us to snack on. Super great Smokey flavor, perfect snack to nibble on, and keeps super well!

This hidden gem in Lake Elmo is everything!…read more Positioned snuggly by the train tracks you will find a welcoming space and discover thoughtfully selected gifts, clothing and decor. In addition there are opportunities for gathering & creating at their seasonal workshops. I can't wait to attend an upcoming candle pouring or painting event. The owner is lovely and this is a mission based labor of love with a % of purchases donated to youth mental health support in our local schools. Lake Elmo has this and another sweet gift shop down the block. There is a delicious coffee spot as well! Details in my other reviews!

From the owner: At La vie Est Belle, our family hopes to share in the meaningful moments of your life. Our online…read morecommunity and store is a labor of love…not a financial endeavor, but a human endeavor. Our hope is to nurture genuine friendships, inspire joy, and lift the spirit via stories and beautiful gifts and home decor. Feel good about your purchases! In honor of our beautiful daughter and all others courageously living with a mental illness, a percentage of our profits will be donated to non-profit organizations raising awareness and transforming care for children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing a mental health condition. These individuals and families are some of the bravest people we know. And…just In case you were wondering…“la vie est belle” is a French expression (pronounced “la vee a bell”) meaning “life is beautiful”. It is about choosing your own path to happiness and inspiring others.