I had to enter il Mercato Italiano on Yelp after a fabulous, totally non-painless online ordering…read moreexperience. So... I'm in love with the hard mint candies that are usually found in Italian restaurants. Unlike the candy stripe, red and white American mints, Sperlari Italian mints are translucent, in clearish green wrapping, and utterly delicious. They freshen your breath like nothing else and are vastly superior to mints in the American market. However, the only place I'd ever seen Sperlari mints was in big bowls at the front of Italian restaurants. My challenge was clear: Either I had to wear a mask and go loot the mint bowl at my favorite Sperlari mint-giving Italian eatery, or I had to find them online. Finding the right Italian mint online was far more difficult than I expected. The specific brand I like most- Sperlari Caramelle Menta- appears to be imported and sold ONLY in bulk. And by bulk, I mean 1600 mints, which is ambitious even for someone like me. I finally found a place that sold the right mints, but they were over $40 (for a zillion) and the snail-mail shipping was astronomical! So I kept looking... Enter, il Mercato Italiano. They sell the same delicious mints for $36.95. AND, FedEx shipping was only $9.38 (compared to the $40 the other place wanted to charge). So I bought them. Yes... I spent over $40 for 3kg of mints... I have a feeling I'll grow to hate them. :) But the entire ordering process at il Mercato Italiano was flawless. They accept paypal, they don't gouge on shipping, they carry a lot of rare imported Italian products, and their slowest, cheapest shipping arrived in less than 3 days. For 2 day shipping at the other website, I would have paid almost $80. I love buying rare, hard-to-find, unique food online, so although I haven't been to Green Bay, WI, I thought it was imperative that I inform my fellow specialty-foods-loving friends of the great finds at il Mercato. Now... anybody want a mint?

I ordered a jar of honey on line that was approximately $20 with shipping and handling. I did not…read morereceive the product that I was charged for. I made numerous phone calls and emailed their customer service number on the website. I never received a call back/email response or the product. Unfortunately I used a bank card and not a credit card for the transaction. I now use only credit cards for online purchasing.

Again, always good food here. Stopped in on Saturday and purchased 2 pork and 2 chicken skewers as…read moremy protein fix and they were delicious, flavorful and tender. I could eat more if I could. lol.

Amazing food made in house by people who obviously care. And just as welcome is that it is for a…read morevery fair price.

It's hard to give this little shop anything less than a 5, but I must…read more They carry so many amazing locally sourced ingredients and have a nice selection of crystals and spiritual tools. They have everything you need for your practice. So I'd definitely recommend checking out this store! But I'm not sure I want to go back to the Green Bay location...today I went in, and there was a man working the store. (Unfortunately I didn't get his name.) He did a great job packaging up the loose herbs I needed and helping me find ingredients around the store, so it's hard to say anything negative...but I really got bad vibes. He made me a bit uncomfortable standing a bit too close, even going so far as to touch my arm at one point...I was trying to be conversational and nice, but his energy felt off. Again, absolutely love the store, and the first time I went in, I had an amazing woman help me out and it made me want to come back a week later. I'd just be wary.

I really like this place - such an eclectic shop which is nice here in Green Bay!…read more I'm super excited about their dried tea leaves and herbs. I've been looking for a spot here in Green Bay and of all places, this might be my go-to spot for tea and herbs! I don't have much taste right now, but my wife LOVED their hibiscus tea. And I don't think I ever heard her say she loved a tea. We bought a bag. Plus, I LOVE how you can bring in your own container to fill and weigh. Going green is always a plus with me! They have a ton of other great things to explore in the store. If you're into oils, they even have oils and a DIY station. I didn't look into their oils and offerings in that space, so I'm not sure the quality. HIGHLY recommend. The owners are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly!

I had such a great time at the Green Bay Farmers Market! There were so many vendors to browse…read morethrough with a mix of fresh produce, beautiful flowers, and some really yummy food trucks. I ended up picking up cherries, kohlrabi, and a few sweet treats to take home. Everything felt fresh and full of variety. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out :) there's truly something for everyone and plenty of vendors to choose from. A perfect weekend stop!

Green Bay has two downtown Farmers Markets. This one is on Walnut St and is held on Saturday…read moremornings from late May until Oct. The other one is across the river on Broadway St. It is held on Wednesday's, late Afternoon/early evening. Both are great! Not sure which one I like better. They both have many of the same vendors, but the time of day and location, bring a little different vibe to the events. The great thing about the Saturday one is it's in the morning. A little bit more laid back. It's a great way to start your morning with coffee and a pastry while you shop the many stands from local farmers, restaurants and businesses. The Wednesday one is on Broadway which has a few more bars and restaurants, so it has a little bit more of a "happy hour" feel to it (if you want to enjoy some music, food and booze this would be your pick). I look forward to getting to as many as possible. Even when I don't need anything... yet I always find something to buy! Farmers Markets in Green Bay, to me, means it's finally nice out!

I like to visit local Asian markets on my work travels and found Asian Taste through Yelp…read more I visited about an hour before closing and they were no longer taking orders for their kitchen. Most of the items in the hot foods was cleared out and there were some options in the refrigerated area near the hot foods. As I didn't have a way to heat up the food, I skipped this option. I was pleasantly surprised to find pineapple cookies that I believe are the same ones as what I've had in Thailand before and loved. I don't know if they are available at major markets near my home but being able to spend more time in the aisles of a smaller market, I spotted them and purchased a jar to try out. If Im in the area again, I would come back and see if I can try their hot foods.

Awesome grocery items, I can get my Chinese tea here, and the egg-rolls are DELICIOUS! Also, if…read moreyou have an appetite, get a pound of the pork belly and a small sticky rice, you won't be disappointed.

The Green Bay location offers numerous flavored oils, vinegars, and salts along with other spices,…read moreteas, and cooking items. All the the oils are stored in large metal tins with a spout that you pour into little plastic shot glasses to taste alone or with a cube of bread, the same is true for the vinegars. We purchased a Jalapeno Oil which has a nice consistent heat, and a White 12 year Balsamic Vinegar which is liter yet maintains a strong flavor without being too tart. My parents love this place and when not purchasing items or attending their cooking classes they are shopping for friends, all items will make great gifts. The oils are more pricey but are of excellent quality. (the Jalapeno Oil was $20 for a tall bottle)

My husband's cousin gave us a package of venison bacon and venison bologna to try, so we'd know if…read morethat's where we want to take the 30lbs of fresh venison we have to get it processed into bacon and bologna. All I'm gonna say is "Woah!" and I'll be driving straight there on Monday with our venison. Neither meat was overly seasoned but just perfect in flavor and added fat. I only have pictures of the bacon as I was cooking breakfast this morning. I made a fried bologna on toasted sourdough bread for lunch. Ate it too quickly to take a picture of that.

If you are looking for restaurant quality meats Maple Wood Meats is the place. Maplewood is a full…read moreservice meat market and processing facility including fresh cuts of beef, pork, poultry, variety of fresh sausages including bratwurst, cured meats to include smoked bacon and hams. The market is very clean and the customer service was out of this world. The service was so great, that really that is what made me want to put in a review. You may pay a few pennies more for some of their products but it is SO worth it. Getting to Maplewood off of Hwy 29 can be a challenge. Just follow the signage. This market is about 5-miles west of Green Bay, but well worth the trip whether you are a first-time local or making a Packer Pilgrimage.

Great place to go! Got in an hour and half early. Did not make me drive in city, for an hour. Staff…read moreacts like they like working there. Walmart distribution centers could take a lesson from them. Truck entry is employees, stop truck at intersection and look. Even before going in! There are two-2 that look like entries!

Excellent prices, excellent deli recipes! Friendly service from all employees who go above and…read morebeyond. A great locally owned grocery store!

Great selection of local and non-local foods, clean, well stocked. staff was approachable and…read morefriendly.

Nothing beats a cheese store in the actual plant where the cheese is produced! Always a favorite…read morestop for fresh cheese and other products. One unique thing is that Scrays is part of a small network of sharing others products. They carry other items from other small businesses there also. True family Like business! There is nothing more exciting holding a hot bag of cheese curds knowing they just brought them in from the line!!!! The unique flavors and aged cheeses are awesome!!

Scray Cheese is a retail shop and factory nestled into a farmland roadside. This model gives you…read morethe freshest in-house cheese product available (I saw the curds being made!), and brings in other local vendor products to fill out what they have opted not to make themselves. Their retail shop is small but delightful, with a local, welcoming ambiance. They offer not just cheese but Scray merchandise, accessories, and even ice cream. This shop even has a drive thru available in case you need your cheese curds on the go. The fact that you could watch the factory floor from the retail shop was a fun surprise, taking me back to my Mr Rogers show-me-how-the-crayons-are-made days. Service is personable and I could tell that the person working knew most of the regulars. I'm sure all the locals already know about Scray Cheese but if you're from out of town, definitely make a stop. You'll be happy you did.