Hark! Gather ye round, good gentles all, for I must needs recount a most wondrous encounter within…read morethe fair halls of Kowalski's Market. Upon a fine morn, I did venture forth with but a single purpose: to procure one grape--nay, not just any grape, but one most crisp and crunchy, like unto the first frost-kissed fruit of autumn's glory. Lost amidst the aisles of abundance, my spirit did begin to waver. Yet lo! There appeared a gallant youth, clad in the humble vestments of service--his name, as sung by the angels (or perhaps his nametag), was Zachary. With a smile bright as the morning sun and cheer as boundless as a spring meadow, this noble fellow did not mock my quest, strange though it was. Nay, he embraced it with mirth and honor, guiding me with great care through vineyard and produce till the chosen orb was found. Truly, Zachary is a steward of joy, a knight of customer service, and the grape--verily!--was as crunchy as mine heart did hope. Five stars, and may his smile never fade.

This place has such a great selection of produce and fruits. They have a section in the front for…read moregifts and decorating things that would make the perfect gift for Christmas. I also love that they have a smoothie and juice store in there because it makes it super convenient. The bakery section is always filled with beautiful cakes, pies tarts and so much more. Staff here are always helpful and kind. I know I can find organic produce and also Hispanic cooking items I usually use for recipes.

Great, great clean store, amazing employees who recommend carrot cake. BUT.... Beware of the Trader…read moreJoe's Crunch Cinnamon Squares Cereal. This is NOTHING like Cinnamon Toast Crunch, more lunch Cardboard Tasteless Crunch... ha. Anyways, great store just stay clear of this tasteless hazard.

Trader Joe's is always a great to stop for groceries, snacks, to go meals, etc. They have a great…read moreselection of frozen food items for quick and easy meals throughout the week. One of my favorite items they have there is their organic elote corn chips. These chips are a must have if you're having a taco night. I still have yet to find a chip that's similar and or better than this one. Service there is always quick and easy as their cashiers are always quick, personable and so kind. They have several locations throughout the cities and their Shoreview location is a favorite of mine.

Stopped in here after the gym again and had another great experience. It's quiet, clean and has…read moreamazing items with great prices. This time I couldn't find my mild curry block that I like so we had to go with medium hot (hopefully I survive). They did have vegan oyster sauce and some other vittles I needed. Staff are friendly and attentive, I love supporting them.

Cleaner Asian store that has what I'm looking for…read more I go to this store because they have the tom yum hot pot soup base that I love! Employees there re friendly and inviting.

I truly hate Cub foods and avoid giving them my business if possible. Needed some items for…read moreupcoming Thanksgiving dinner that Super Target didn't have. Stopped here quickly last night and had a good experience. Not busy, had what I needed. Woman at self checkout was helpful.

The grocery delivery man used our elevator as a toilet while delivering two bags of groceries from…read moreCub. I live in a condo building. There are cameras. This is beyond disgusting.

I really like the layout of the store and variety of things sold but the workers are incredibly…read morerude! My last visit I asked someone for help looking for a particular item and they looked irritated and responded with attitude. I ended up finding the item on my own. When checking out I was asked if I wanted plastic or paper bags. I said paper and the cashier used plastic bags I reiterated that I wanted paper and the cashier just looked at me and continued to bag using plastic bags. I was extremely uncomfortable and will not be returning.

This place is BOUGIE! So fancy for a grocery store. I will say the prices here are very expensive…read morebut it looks super nice in here and the entire place is carpeted?! Crazy. To be honest, we came here specifically for the bakery and it did not disappoint. First of all, Jasmine is a super star. She was very knowledgeable about all the products and so friendly. We got a lot of treats (macarons, donuts, tarts), all of which have been delicious!

Deplorable self checkout!! Now, I normally don't waste my time reviewing Wally Worlds because it…read moreis what it is. However, this was probably one of the most dingy stores I've visited and not the nicest folks...as if any stores have consistently nice folks. I did; however, love these little miniature sauces and purchased quite a few. Surprisingly, they all had good flavor and I'm glad I didn't pass up on this opportunity. This must have been a regional thing because I haven't seen any at other stores.

This is just one more frustrating experiences to share about this store,…read moreOnly one cashier working. The check out line was long, it was actually winding around the front end. In the meantime FOUR Walmart employees stood in a circle nearby socializing and occasional looking at us. Walmart, needs to step up the customer service training.

This has to be the best Linda & Byerlys in the twin cities area! It's so insanely big and honestly…read morethe deli section is always so good on deals. I have noticed between this location and Rosevilles this one does a better job at placing parchment paper in between your cheese slices so it's easier to grab when making a sandwich. The pastry section is always beautiful and I can't get over how stunning the tarts are. I've come in on some random days where they have sample going on and I tell you it is the BEST! I tend to buy almost everything they sample because it's so good. They had salsas, small sliders, apples with caramel and other stands. I think taking the approach that Costco does with sampling is a great thing for here. The place is always tidy and clean and staff are always very helpful.

More expensive than Hi Vee or Aldi's or Cub but amazing salad bar (only White Bear Lake location) &…read moreplenty of checkout lines. Hi-Vee better for meats

I was too lazy to go to Costco to get caviar there $150. So this is my goto for late night caviar…read more$48. Ok so a few of the caviar were hard in the jar today. That never happened before lol. Hit or miss sometimes I guess.

Whole Foods grocery store is also a fast convenient place to get a healthy meal on the go. Prices…read moreare comparable to all the fast food lunch places in the area. They have 4 food bars with a huge variety to suit everyone's diets and meal programs including tofu, salmon, various vegetables and fruit combinations. They also have the deli feature entrees and sides. I can tell you though that later in the day the deli entree items are minimal but the entrees are made fresh daily so you know it's fresh if they have it. I opted for a salad with turkey breast and I tried some of the red farro salad which was really healthy and tasty. I like that they list calories and ingredients too. Many dressings to choose as well. There is a small seating area which makes it nice so you don't have to leave and figure out where you're going to sit and eat.

Time to update on the positive. Much of the earlier problems we've discussed I can see were from a…read morelong transition to complete the Cub look and feel. Big improvements in variety, more spicy products. More ethnic groceries. Bigger and better Deli. Bakery seems improved but I'm not that impressed by bread selections, as nothing daring. Well stocked shelves and fresher produce. Quarry has had police installed cameras in the parking lot, an unfortunate necessity in today's urban living.

I don't really get the negative comments about this grocery store. It's the most convenient and…read moreaffordable option in NE Mpls. Every time I come in, everything is well stocked with plenty of choices and freshest fruits and vegetables. It definitely meets my needs. They also have great, indulgent fried chicken in their deli, especially for the price. Parking is easy, and if you have a Cub Rewards card, you can snag some extra discounts too.

Great, well organized co-op. We went for supplies before camping and found a lot of great stuff for…read moreour mixed group of people with varied restrictions from gluten free to vegan to lactose intolerant. We thought the product selection was great and it was easy to quickly find everything. Cashiers were quick and friendly!

Came for lunch and to find some short ribs for Christmas, and left a bit disappointed on both…read moreaccounts. The short rib section was sadly empty so I will have to shop at a few other grocery stores for my Christmas entree. As for the hot and ready to eat foods I grabbed, I had the vegetable egg rolls, sesame tofu, and fried rice. The egg rolls and tofu were good and passable for a quick cheap lunch, but the fried rice was near inedible. Veggies were cooked and tender, flavor was good, but the rice was entirely undercooked. I struggled to even find a single grain of rice that wasn't raw and hard and since I had mixed my rice with my tofu it nearly ruined lunch. I wouldn't call this experience indicative of of Eastsides typical good quality food, so I wont judge too harshly, but I hope this experience wont repeat itself.