My wife and I were in Alexandria and we decided to get some meat to grill up at the lake cabin…read more This place is really big and actually had a sandwich shop in the back and I saw a plaque on the wall that said they had the best sandwiches in the area. I decided to get a pastrami and a pulled pork sandwich to go. The kid behind the counter actually heated up the two meats in a pan, I thought that was a nice touch. The lady was very nice and served it to me with a smile. I got 4 elk burgers to grill and I have had two. They are kind of gamey in a nice way and super lean. I will add some salt and pepper to it when I grill it up tonight. I might even add a slice of pepper jack to add a little fat to the meal. It went well with a nice side salad and some zucchini sticks. This place was a great small town meat market and there was a vegetable stand in the parking lot and I got some great cherry tomatoes.

What a gem of a meat shop! These types of places used to be on the corner of every country mile…read morewhen I was a child growing up in PA. Unfortunately many of those have gone away. This was like a blast from the past. Fantastic variety and quality walk hand in hand with perfect customer service at this establishment. I get to the area only once a year. I can guarantee that I'll be walking through those doors again in August of 2024.

After years of seeing the billboard on the drive between Minneapolis and Fargo, I decided to stop…read moreand was I happy I did! In the heart of Osakis on a adorable lined street you will find this Bakeri. They have a fridge full of lefse and it is a MUST! I bought 7 packages for myself and family and every single one of us agreed it was the best we had ever had. One might argue it rivals the fresh off the griddle lefse we make every christmas. The shop is filled with other Minnesota and Norwegian finds. Anything from sweatshirts to cooking materials there are lots of finds. They have some other bakery items but I didn't purchase them. They also offer lefse to buy that they will butter or fill with other fillings for you if you don't feel up to buying a whole pack.

Wow!! I have not had Lefse in years this was such a wonderful treat to find! The service here is…read moreunmatched, the woman working was so very sweet and kind! The Lefse was SO delicious, I of course got some to bring with me and also found an Uffda sweatshirt! If you are in the area please do your self a favor and stop in to this absolutely delightful shop!

Finally had the change to stop by on the way up to Fargo for a beer fest. The grounds are enough of…read morea draw to hang out and break up a drive, but the pizza and pretzel were also fantastic. Everyone we talked to was really friendly, helpful, and quick with the service. It was right after they opened on a weekday so they weren't too busy. The taproom is fashioned like a viking longhouse and the layout is great for big get-togethers. Not to mention the sprawling campus with gorgeous views. The beer was all pretty solid. Nothing to warrant a trip by itself, but I enjoyed all of them. The Margherita is always my litmus test for a pizza joint and they delivered! The crust was light and airy, really flavorful, and the charring was perfect. The sauce was bright, mozzarella fresh, and the basil (correctly) added after the bake. The pretzel was just as well done. Really fluffy with a crisp crust and just the right amount of chew. Their rotating specialty pizzas all sound amazing so you know next time I'm in the area I'll stop in for a pretzel, pizza, and a few tasters.

This brewery is on the same land as the Carlos Creek Winery. I thought it was pretty cool and nice…read morelooking. There's plenty of seating indoors and out. You can order food and drinks. Looks like they are maybe known for pizza as far as food. We ended up getting drinks out on the patio but not sure if that bar maybe went by a different name? Either way, cool place to grab drinks, food & hangout.

Always great to support your local community and Businesses. Never had a bad donut. The ladies have…read morealways been super helpful and nice. My kids enjoy the donuts and the smells are always free. Atmosphere is always Clean and neat with a variety of assortments to choose from. 10/10 highly recommend.

Best lefse in town! I appreciate the ladies who work there. My husband doesn't mind the maple…read morebars either!

Delightful old-school diner in downtown Alexandria. Walking in, the decor is a step back in time…read morein the most delightful way. If you're by yourself or with a friend, you can sit at this wrap around table that fills most of the room. The breakfast menu was large, but with a few modern twists. I ordered the avocado eggs hollaindaise and it was super tasty. Everything on the menu looked good. The staff was super helpful, the coffee good and plentiful. Prices - super reasonable. Highly recommend.

Great cafe right in downtown Alexandria! Really good breakfast, we truly enjoyed it and left full!…read more The service was excellent, our waitress was very friendly. The Carmel roll was delicious, and our meals were solid. The omelette was perfect and the hash browns tasty. The avocado smash Benedict was so good, really good hollandaise sauce! Give it a shot, you'll be happy you did!

First West Coast IPA I've had in the state that tastes authentic. I'm Seattle born and raised and…read morehave looked high (and low!) for a good WCIPA. Thousand Lakes de

My wife and I were staying near Lake Irene by Miltona, MN. My sister-in-law recommended we go to…read moreThe Little Dipper for some dinner and I ordered a Chicago Dog, which was pretty good! I traversed across the street with the dog and ordered a Dad Juice IPA from this wonderful craft brewery across the street. The servers were super nice and the beer was great. My wife also got a t-shirt and I picked up a couple of stickers. Fun place and great beers. A definite must small town Minnesota craft beer place to try!

Nice people. Nice kitsch. The coffee is perfectly good. They have some sandwiches too. Neighborhood…read moregroups meet here.

My girlfriend and I went here on a Sunday, I understand you may not want to be working on a Sunday,…read morebut at least put a mask on to try and hide that. As soon as we walk in, my gf had an old coffee cup that she needed to throw out, so she tossed it in the garbage inside, what we believed to be the owner said "What's in that? I don't want my garbage to stink up the whole place"- (doesn't garbage go in the garbage can?)and from then on we wanted to order a good coffee but she continued to be rude. I'll also add that I've never ever made a review before and this was the first time I've ever felt compelled to write a review, was just very disappointed by how she treated my gf today.

Okay, as a Southern California native I love authentic Mexican cooking. So whenever I go to a…read moreplace, my my signature test is to order the carnitas. But let's get into that in a minute. This place is conveniently located next to about five or six motels and hotels, so it makes for a perfect venue for a unique dinner spot. From an exterior standpoint. The place looks great, and has plenty of parking. There are a couple major potholes in the parking lot that could have been fixed but that's a small thing. On the inside, lots of wooden booths and a very festive Hispanic atmosphere. I really enjoy the sombreros hanging from the sides of the booth, as well as the paintings on the wall. From a visual standpoint. This looked like it was going to be a great meal. The waitress came and took my order. She seemed very frightened and standoffish. Now I'm a big guy. I get that, but I'm not that intimidating. But she made zero eye contact and couldn't really answer my questions that I had as her English was not that good. Regardless, I went ahead and ordered the carnitas plate and a water. The food came back pretty quick, and the plate looked appetizing, the refried beans were sort of orange which I wasn't super crazy about, but you know hey, sometimes these things happen. Happen. They were tasty. On a side note, they brought chips and salsa, the chips were fairly bland and the salsa was sort of pedestrian. Didn't really have much spice to it at all. The carnitas itself was well cooked, but had almost zero flavor to it. They smother it in onions, and that helped. But you know as well as I do that. When carnitas is cooked right, it is a mouthful of flavor. On the plate it also came with rice. The refried beans, a little spoonful of guacamole and some Pico de gallo. I ordered the flour tortillas as I wanted to make three larger tacos, which I did. To be honest, the only thing that saved the day was the hot sauce on the table. Adding that to the carnitas actually gave it some flavor and worked out pretty well. Bottom line? If I'm ever back this way again, I don't think I will be stopping here. I did not try any of the other things on the menu but the one I had was just pretty average. Your mileage may vary.

What a diamond in the rough; yet the curb appeal of the building is impressive. I was debating…read moregrabbing something quick but saw this restaurant was open and I'd always wanted to go here. Had some time; hate McD's, etc. as it turned out, probably cheaper to eat at Los Mariachis. I believe every employee that could talk to me did talk to me...promptly...and asked what I needed or how the food was. Splendid! This was lunch, so I ordered the enchilada, Flaute, Taco combo for $9.50. Each element was perfect for an authentic Mexican restaurant! With their menu, great food and prices, it will definitely be a go to for me in the future! Alexandria, wake up! We will be back...often.