Grinders Deli

Great little place for a straightforward bite to eat with friendly fast service. They've got a a…read morecouple different kinds of burgers, all of them seem to be a little on the messy side. They're all served wrapped or in a paper boat to help with the messiness and they give you a spoon to help contain it all. They also have Spam dogs if you're looking to cap off your trip to the Spam Museum right down the road. The people there are really nice and personable and do a great job of making everyone feel welcome. Would highly recommend if you're looking for fast casual comfort food with a welcoming community feel.

When I was little and our family didn't have much money my parents would send me out to grab some…read morefood for me and my brother while my parents were busy, I would use my bike and pedal over there, and grab the loose meat sandwhich, i remember bringing it home and eating it the meat falling everywhere as I shared it with my brother, although sometimes it being the only meal I would have of the day, it felt like it was more then enough and they took a lot of care of me and made sure I had the bag secured to my bike after they noticed i had been using my bike to get there, the place had a classic dinner's look to it, the kind you'd see in the movies with all the metal and neons, felt really down to earth, with its bar like stools amazing atmosphere and ambiance, I hope to come back here in the future somebody.

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State Street Deli

4.4(49 reviews)

37.4 mi

Rueben is my go to. Always delicious, quick and enjoyable experience. Great value. Many options for…read morea side, I like the three bean, and potato salad.

Have had a sandwich here once. It was good but think they are a little pricey! They do a good…read morebusiness so this is just my opinion.

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Jim's Supervalu Foods

2.7(3 reviews)

1.2 mi

Workers weren't paying attention and talking to each other about being on phones and forgot to bag…read moresomething and forgot it

I am coming on here to tell the loyal customers of Jim's Market Place that it has come to my…read moreattention that some workers think its okay to use e-cigarettes on the clock, how UNPROFESSIONAL!!! The worker was named Victoria ( i asked a separate worker) we should not be having these workers represent Jim's Market Place and i can guarantee that the customers would agree as well.

Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe

4.4(20 reviews)

35.5 mi

Ye Olde Butchershoppe is a great butcher shop in town! I wanted to pickup some steaks but left with…read morea lot more. First off, the staff were very friendly and not pushy at all. The spacious store has the full spectrum of meat products for anyone whether looking to grill for themselves or a large party: a great case of cuts, frozen larger meat sections (e.g. whole ribeyes), a smoked section, and various snacks & entrees. Plus, the prices were very reasonable. I ended up getting some Bacon-wrapped Sirloins, Smoked Hard-boiled Eggs (their specialty--tasted like an aged cheese!), and Meatloaf, which were all so good. I can't wait to try more from here in the future!

Great service and very welcoming staff!! Big selection of meats, which turned out grearead more

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Starboard Market

4.6(81 reviews)

42.0 mi

The food is always excellent, the service is fast and the staff and owner are welcoming. Be…read moreprepared for lines out the door to order food. Keep up the good work Jen!

Food is excellent - Delicious! Prices are a bit higher than you may expect, but well worth every…read morecent. Jen is friendly and helpful, as are rest of 'crew'. I have never been disappointed, in fact am always ready to 'stock' up on soups, salads, and desserts. Thank you ladies for your great service and friendly smiles. Linda Douglas

Triple Chocolate Hot Mess Caramel Fudge Brownie

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Our (locally famous) Dilled Egg Salad Croissant

Beno's Deli

4.4(31 reviews)

72.0 mi

The food is great quality. Fresh every time! The workers are very nice and warm. The wood floors…read moreadd a homey feel to the experience. Sitting by the window in the sun is even better. We try to stop for lunch every time we visit Winona.

Delish!!! This is the second time visiting this restaurant and it was really great! We add sprouts…read moreto our all sandwiches and their soups are so good! Strongly recommend if your looking for a good lunch option!

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City Market Downtown

4.1(64 reviews)

35.4 mi

I used to go to City Market years ago when I was in Rochester on a daily basis, it was my favorite…read morespot. Years have passed and I found myself in Rochester recently and wanted to see if it was as good as I remembered.... It was. It is a small shop, only 3 tables to sit at. Most people took their orders to go. The list of sandwiches is extensive but I got the roast beef and smoked Gouda. It was wonderful, the meat was sliced thick and piled high and the cheese had a wonderful smoky taste. I wish I was in the Rochester area more often so I could try other menu items!

While on a trip to Mayo, my sister and I stopped in at lunch time to get a sandwich. We were met…read morewith friendly staff and so many options to choose from! We got the 4 cheese grilled cheese and the caprese - both were so tasty! The boursin on the grilled cheese made it one of the best I have ever had. We wouldn't hesitate to stop by again! We also loved being able to sit outside on such a nice day!

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Great Harvest Bread

4.2(55 reviews)

35.9 mi

I picked up a high fiber, wheat loaf of bread. It was amazing. The bread is extremely moist and so…read moremany different seeds and tasty. For breakfast a slice of bread with avocado spread is great and even better with some smoked salmon.

Oh my good God this place has the best sandwiches. Favorite…read moreis Spicy Smoked Turkey and Pepperjack dear Lord it melts in your mouth. Trying the chicken wild rice rn will update w pictures next time cuz its already gone and I WILL BE BACK

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The Hungry Mind

3.7(24 reviews)

37.5 mi

SO many choices...literally. Sandwich? Soup? Burger? Salad? Make up your mind, order at the counter…read moreand somehow they manage to find you in this little maze of an establishment. While the sandwiches we ordered were pretty standard fare (how could you screw up a club sandwich), what puts it to the 4-star rather than the 3-star mark is the soup of the day (sausage artichoke which is chunky tomato based) and the super friendly service. Expect to pay about $8/pp for your lunch with plenty of food to tide you over until your next meal (or the next day). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options available. Mix crowd with the purple hat ladies who lunch, families grabbing a meal together, folks on break from work. A bit dark inside, but a nice job with the puzzle of tables for 2-, 3-, 6-, 8- groups.

The Hungry Mind is small locally owned and operated business. On the outside you may believe you're…read moreentering a pub but it's a sandwich shop. Immediately upon entering, our group of five was greeted and informed about their specials. I tried the half turkey and Swiss and soup of the day which was chicken and rice. Today was extremely cold so they weren't likely expecting a lot of foot traffic but they still delivered on the experience. It does take a little bit for the food but keep in mind it was one person doing it all. The food was delicious and everything was fresh. It is somewhat on the pricier side but the service and Ingredients make up for this. I would return if I pass this area again.

Bacon and blue cheese burger with curly fries.

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Welcome to the 1970s! Dig that fern bar feel.

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Dr.Casey V.

15 years ago

The definition of what a sandwich place should be. Awesome environment with great food. Hands down the best secret sauce I have ever had.

Amanda G.

9 years ago

Best little sandwich shop! They have amazing desserts to go with your perfect sandwich.

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