Glad we stopped! I enjoy visiting local places that make their own ice cream or custard. Seems many…read morelocals also enjoy this place! Line out the door on a Saturday night but line moves quick. A rounded selection of flavors where at least one flavor will appeal. Cute nostalgic vibe. Staff was pleasant and helpful.

Some of the best ice cream I've had! The ice cream was smooth and creamy, really great flavors…read more Everyone enjoyed what they got. The store was clean and very charming. There's also an adjoining cafe. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Definitely recommend trying this spot out!

My siblings and I grew up going here a lot. It's so nice that I can now take my son to enjoy a…read morelittle bit of my childhood. Their service and ice cream is still the best! Family friendly. Price, even with inflation these days is affordable. Love the sweet shop and will continue to support them throughout generations for as long as we can!

Friendly service and best homemade chocolates in the world! Their ice cream cones are delicious,…read moregenerous and much less expensive than downtown.

Oh Finnottes - why do you have to be so close to my parent's house? Why oh why do you entice me in…read moreto scarf down large quantities of chocolate covered orange and raspberry creams (milk and dark!), angel food candy and countless other goodies and treats? Curse you Finnottes for being so damn delicious and friendly!

I order from Finnottes every year, usually at Christmas. Their selection and quality is pretty…read moregreat. Laurie is super friendly and always makes sure my order gets where it's going.

YUM!! Best candy around, and super friendly people!! Authentic gourmet chocolates from around the…read moreworld. Exactly what I was looking for, AND my kids got sweets also! Love that it's family owned. Impressed :)

I've been obsessed with Ranison's since I moved to La Crosse. And now that I've moved, I'm even…read moremore obsessed. I can't get it out of my mind! The people here are so friendly and helpful: I'll never forget the time I walked out with my sugar cone of M&M ice cream and dropped it in less than a second. I went back in, clearly emotional because their M&M flavor is my favorite, and explained that I dropped my ice cream. They didn't even laugh at me as they made me a whole new cone, and that was appreciated because I was a hilarious, hysterical, wreck! The service is top-notch. The ice cream is incredible also. Chocolate Peanut Butter, M&M, Pumpkin, and so many more awesome flavors. They also sell ice cream by the pint, so you can take home your favorites for another day. If ice cream isn't your thing, check out their candy selection. They have some delectable treats in that case! And for all you that are 21+, browse the beer coolers while waiting for to order your cone. They have a pretty decent selection considering the size of their store. And!... Oh now I'm just raving. I hope you get my point! Ranison Ice Cream is the best in the city, way better than The Pearl. If you don't believe me, maybe this article will convince you. http://www.weau.com/wanderingwisconsin/headlines/16402296.html Go now! While it is still summer and warm enough for ice cream...

In my own personal experience I have received rude service from the employees, they're pretty short…read moreand dull just seem unhappy to work there all around. I usually brush it off, but the last time I was in there, there was a line of about 6 people the cashier was being pleasant to everyone up until the next customer who was a Latino woman asked if they had strawberry ice cream, the cashier responded in a very ugly and snarky attitude pointing to a sign that says "no sherbet" but he says out loud "I'm clearly we are out of sherbet" when she want even asking for sherbet..... this was the last straw for me I just turned and walked right out. Seemed pretty racist and the cashier really embarrassed this lady.

First of all the ice cream is all homemade and it is a really good price for ice cream. The staff…read moreare also friendly and if you don't know what you want they will let you have free samples of ice cream. Overall a great local spot for ice cream.

This corner candy store and ice cream shop has been around since I was a small child. They have…read moredone some significant remodeling over the years but it has not lost its charm at all. The staff are very friendly and inviting. The prices are more than reasonable. The quality of the items for sale are all very top notch and the ambience is cozy and nostalgic. This location is off the beaten track and is more of a neighborhood joint. Highly recommend!

I have been a lifelong resident, in La Crescent Minnesota. I have nothing but respect for the…read morefamily owned business. Customer Service is in incredible. Bruce and (Katrina's) parents, have set high standards and work ethic. What ever you may be looking for as, far as, fresh produce, (apples), flowers, gardening, memorial's fun treats and gifts, etc. you know you are getting nothing but top quality. So to me, I think i as far as pricing goes, I feel in this case you get what you pay for. To have things as fresh and well cared for from store too table takes a lot of CARE. Everyone is excited when they know it came from Bauer's because, they know it's the best! Thank-you for serving our community in so many ways!

Always a joy to shop here every season but spring is the best!!! Beautiful perennial plants and fun…read moreannuals!

I think the word "castle" put me in mind of a grand place like the Mars Cheese Castle. This is more…read moreof a cheese outpost, really, but it's a cute shop with several fridges of cheese--including their own brand--as well as sausages, nuts, and Wisconsin items. There is an ice cream counter, too, that looked to be quite popular. I bought a variety of things.

We were on our way out of Wisconsin on a road trip when we realized we wanted to pick up some…read moreWisconsin cheese and that's when we looked up the nearest place to get some and Le Coulee Cheese Castle came up! I'll be honest, I was a little unsure about what we were going to come across when we pulled off the highway into this town, but I'm so glad we stopped into Le Coulee. It was such a nice little shop with a great selection of cheese (and crackers!!!) and other gift-shop type things. The man working (who may have been the owner?) was so incredibly kind and helpful. We left feeling so satisfied that we got our Wisconsin cheese at the recommendation of a cheese-shop owner and had such a pleasant experience there!

Today I stopped in here with my daughter, fiancé and their new baby girl. This store is an absolute…read moregem and has some fantastic high quality hand-made products! I purchased some wax melts and room spray and they are AMAZING! Also, the owners are super friendly and will custom make things to your liking! Check out this hidden treasure in LaCrosse! I now know where I'm doing some of my Christmas shopping!

From the owner: Handmade Natural Beauty Boutique specializes in handmade soaps, bath bombs, lotions, lip balms,…read morescrubs, mineral cosmetics, soy candles, goat milk soaps, goat milk lotions and more. We also feature other handmade items including handmade jewelry and gifts. Gift Certificates and custom gift baskets available. Stop on in and bring home some natural beauty handmade in La Crosse!

I love stopping in when we're in the area. Best beef jerky in the state hands down. Maybe even the…read morebest in the country - prove me wrong! They have coolers of prepackaged meat snacks, cheeses and cases of various meat in different cuts for cooking up at home. This place is top notch and the workers are super friendly and knowledgeable. Not just "hey there tourist" friendly, but genuinely so. If you keep an ear open you'll hear that they aren't having the same scripted conversation with every customer. I find that endearing and it makes me feel more appreciated. The store is fairly large and full of enticing tourist traps like more cheese, candy, wine, sodas, beer and other items. But it's not done in a kitschy sense, more like carefully curated vignettes of interest. Do I fall for these? You betcha! But I mostly budget for all the beef jerky I can carry. Seriously. I found out that I can order online to have it shipped to my house. I wept a little with joy. So, do I recommend that you make a special trip to the Holmen Meat Locker for beef jerky? Absolutely I do. And while you are there feel free to purchase some of their other offerings.

Products are great but some of the stall needs a personality. If you're not willing to offer…read moreservice with a smile on your face then you need to find a different job.