Stopped at a gas station in Albert Lea that sold lots of cool looking stuff. I am always looking…read morefor a good garlic summer sausage and they had one from Nick's Country store, so I bought it. I wasn't all that impressed by the flavor. It was a bit too smoky for my liking and the overall flavor wasn't anything I'd want again. In all honesty, I don't think I will be able to finish it. Given how long they've been in business and the large range of meats they offer, I wouldn't write them off since they most likely have other meats that are terrific. Just not their garlic summer sausage.

I had been dying to go here since we stopped at the gas station on I35 in Albert Lea that sells…read moretheir beef sticks and summer sausage, which was YEARS ago. I FINALLY got the opportunity to make a trip to Nick's. I stocked up on Beef sticks and sausage, obviously, but I was surprised to find some seasonings and soup mix that were unique and delicious as well. Nick's is located in a tiny town outside of Albert Lea. It's work the extra 15 min to get there and browse the freezer, coolers, AND the meat counter.

Excellent, friendly service and a fantastic selection of high quality meats. Always enjoy visiting…read morewhen in the area. Suggestion the flat iron steaks for the grill.....tender and delicious.

Having moved to Iowa from Colorado, I was extremely surprised and grateful to find Louie's has…read moregreat chorizo. I love my huevos rancheros and need the good chorizo I get a Louies. The steaks of course are excellent, along with anything else I have go from them.

I cannot recommend this place for processing a cow. They will short you about 10% of your final…read morepackaged meat. On a quarter beef that adds up to about $125 at current prices. If you call them out on it they become defensive and rude. I have used many different area meat processors and always ended up with the correct weight of finished product. Read the other reviews, they are just as bad. Lots of other reputable processors around here. I will never do business here again.

Has no clue how to cut a great steak, leaves way too much fat on the cut. Never seen a filet with a…read morechunk of fat attached. Purchased $1000.00 in Ribeye, Porterhouse, T-bones, New York's and filets and I won't be back. The very flavorful but over charged because of the fat left on the cut. Not impressed at all.

Got the #4 turkey provolone and the chipotle chicken cheese, both giants. Really enjoyed these to…read morego. Restaurant was clean. Staff was friendly, no problems.

We made a quick lunch stop at this Jersey Mike's location during a recent road trip. It was…read moreconveniently located right off of I-90, so the family pointed it out right away. Our stop was on a Saturday mid-afternoon. The store was clean and the workers were friendly. The order taker / bread cutter / meat slicer was friendly and engaging. He got us started on the right foot. Then the next employee, putting the rest of the sandwich together, took this visit downhill for us. She, despite asking us each what ingredients we wanted / didn't want, managed to mess up several of our sandwiches. For example - I ask for "easy mayo" on my sandwich. Later i was wiping off gobs of mayo that were oozing from my sandwich. One of my daughters always gets a ham & cheese, plain with just pickles and oil. She even said, "no vinegar, please." The girl still drenched her sandwich in oil and vinegar. Another member of my group asks for easy vinegar...boom, soaked in vinegar! For the most part, we just rolled with the sandwich errors. The "easy vinegar" person tried their sandwich but later elected to go back for a remake. I love Jersey Mike's, but in today's world with everything being so expensive, you've got to make sure that the customer is getting what they ask for. With 5 people in our group and only 1 or 2 getting what they asked for, the score for this location takes a hit. Not bad...good location, clean store, friendly employees. Also, not good with the lack of paying attention by the sandwich maker. Maybe if I'm ever passing through Albert Lea, MN again, I'll give this place another shot!?

I am happy to report that this little store has seen an amazing update. Since I last visited, this…read moreplace has really upped their game. The store is bright and cheerful. Bored employees have been replaced with vibrant, excited people. The offerings have increased incredibly. They now offer the member benefits that were so lacking. I have hope that Wintergreen Co-op will be around for a long time. (PS. I'm a member now)

Everyone is very friendly. They have done a lot to this store and it looks fantastic. The bulk…read moresection is outstanding! As well as the produce. What a great coop!

We've stopped many times at the Trails but this was our first stop to eat at Skol Tavern…read more Our server was friendly and our food came pretty promptly. They do offer breakfast and carry beer. We had omelets and they were well done. The hashbrowns could have been browned longer but I do like mine extra crispy. You definitely get some of the Viking atmosphere with the dark wood, high ceilings, and huge fireplace. We didn't try Ragnor's Grill tho, Food was reasonably priced. It's a solid stop when traveling between Minneapolis and Des Moines.

Skol Tavern is conveniently located inside a large travel center with lots of souvenir…read moreopportunities & a chance to fill up on fuel once you're done with your meal. My review is based on 3 separate visits to & from Minnesota. My wife & I are both Scandinavian so of course we loved the Viking/Nordic theme with tall ceilings & a large Fireplace. We have ordered the Skol classic Breakfast/ Brisket Melt w Mac & Cheese & multiple times the Breakfast Tot - Chos ( Heaping plate of tots covered w Gravy, Cheese & Eggs ) Everything has always been very good & served quite quickly. My only complaint is that you have to go get your own refreshments & when done eating you have to go stand in line at the cash register to pay your bill. But other than that we very much enjoyed all 3 visits to the Skol Tavern & we will absolutely return again.

I called in my cut order today and spoke with Tevin. He was knowledgeable and very helpful even…read moregiving his personal opinions when I asked for them. Thank you for the outstanding customer service.

From the owner: Conger Meat Market is a 90-year-old, family-owned butcher shop and USDA-certified meat processing…read morefacility based in Conger, MN. We are committed to the highest standards of quality, integrity, and tradition. Our Conger, MN location serves as our headquarters and processing plant, where we hand-process all our fresh meats, from our premium steaks and pork cuts to specialty items like our Wagshire Patties (a blend of Wagyu beef and Berkshire pork) and ten varieties of summer sausage. Why Choose Conger Meat Market? Locally Sourced & Processed: We control the process from start to finish at our USDA facility in Conger, ensuring superior quality and flavor. Expert Butchery: Our staff provides genuine, hands-on service and can help educate you on any cut of meat. More Than Meat: We offer a full selection of deli meats, cheeses, and fresh-baked items (like buns and rolls), making us your one-stop shop. Expanding Access: While rooted in Conger, we also have retail locations in Albert Lea, MN, and Forest City, IA, and offer nationwide shipping via our online store. Stop by our hometown store in Conger for fresh cuts, freezer bundles, and quality you can trust.