You'll find Mama Yang's Deli and Grocery nestled in the heart of the blue collar working district…read moreof north side La Crosse. Tucked just off of George Street, most people aren't aware of this uncut gem. Be prepared to experience walking into a different world that resembles the Asian street food markets found in Thailand. Upon entering the establishment, one finds the grocery where a wide variety of Asian fruits, vegetables, meats, drinks, snacks, and assorted staples can be purchased. Off to the left Mama Yang, works diligently in the kitchen over gas fired steaming pots and fry pans. Preparing the finest Hmong and Thai cuisine in the Coulee Region. My wife loves the papaya salad. Be forewarned it's not on the menu or always available. Alas, if you make a special request and Mama Yang has the ingredients in stock and the precious time to prepare the delicacy you won't regret this unforgettable spicy taste sensation. Our son, not so into spicy, is a big fan of the fried chicken and rice platter. Move over Colonel Sanders your yard bird doesn't hold a candle to the flavor of this golden brown crispiness. Silverware is optional with this meal, just dive in tear the tender meat from the bone and follow up by finger fulls of moist white sticky rice. Delish! I'm hooked on the egg rolls served with spicy sauce. I just can't get enough of these little cylindrical pieces of deep fried heaven. They're served with either a sweet or spicy sauce (for a modest fee you can have both) be warned the spicy sauce is HOT but oh so good! Often the entire family will share a huge steaming bowl of meatball pho soup. Consuming the broth just feels akin to comfort and healing, the sensation is hard to describe, it just has a wholesome hardiness that can only be found in a home cooked meal. So how much would you expect to pay for this experience? 50, 60, or 70 dollars for a family of three? Wrong! We never pay more than 25 bucks for the three of us and walk out with left overs. Unbelievable reasonably low prices for the highest quality food. I love the raw authenticity of this communal five table dining experience, and I hope it never changes. Mama Yang doesn't advertise, because the product that she works so hard to provide for the public speaks for itself. Her culinary acumen is an untapped secret to this area. As a chef her disciplined style can't be beat, and I'm grateful to have found this treasure.

Egg rolls are absolutely delicious!We order them often. The sauce is also very good.read more

I visited here for one thing: cheese, and oh boy, did I find it. This is only the second Woodman's…read morestore I've been in, and I am a HUGE fan. Cheese, so much glorious cheese, fridge after fridge of glorious cheese. I bought a bagful and was very happy. My husband was happy, too, because he bought a variety of single cans of beer. So really, this is a place of much happiness.

I stopped in to the liquor store for a specific brewery beer. As i passed by i asked a cashier if…read morethey carried Lift Bridge? She checked a laminated form then replied "yes, door 30. There's numbers above" Boom i walked to door 30 and there was the Lift Bridge beers. Unfortunately they didn't carry the seasonal beer i was hoping for but ... hey thanks for being so helpful and organized!

I have always wondered why people who actually have nothing good to say about a business just don't…read morekeep quiet. I have read all the 1, 2, and 3 star reviews and actually find them very funny and kind ot stupid. I found this to be the best grocery store I have ever seen/been in. No 1 I save gas at kwik trip/star. No. 2 this place has the one item that I will drive 100 miles for, great customer service. Every staff member I came in contact with was smiling and asking if there was anything they could help me find and yes there was, Sushi! I love sushi and they have lots of it. My pedometer said I walked over 2 miles covering the whole store. They have everything I wanted. They are a little high priced on some items for what you get, although I found the quality worth the price. Wal-Mart has a lot of the same items and if you read the labels like I do you will discover that the price per is no different than Festival Foods. At Wal Mart it's the hidden price you have to look for. At Festival Foods You don't have to look, it's right there in fromt of you. The best thing is that all the items I bought cost me $11.00 less than they would have at Wal Mart. Plus I saved money on gas at kwik trip. Now tell me all you naysayers, What's not to like about Festival Foods. Now if I had 5 thumbs they would be all up for this place. Thank you for being my kind of super friendly place to shop.

Great options for take and bake. Waaay overpriced. I can't believe they get business with…read moreWalmart/Sams/Aldi/Woodmans in the neighborhood.

People's is a beacon of light in La Crosse, WI. It's a medium sized co-op off of King and 5th, with…read moreminimal parking to the side of the building, but extra parking behind the building near the bank. Be careful though, there are signs that designate certain parking spots for bank customers only. On the outside, it's not overly impressive but as always, it's what's on the inside that counts. When you walk in, the fresh produce (local if available, organic and conventional options all abound) is the first thing you see. Nestled inside of the produce department is a generous salad bar, where you can build your own salad from a serious array of veggies, proteins and toppings for about $6 a pound. Not a bad deal if you're on the run or at the store and don't feel like cooking tonight! There's also an aisle solely dedicated to bulk foods, and their selection is completely impressive. Take a stroll down that aisle before settling on anything pre-boxed or pre-bagged. Make sure you take one of their provided stickers and write the PLU (provided on the dispensing canisters) on the bag for the person at the check out! They've got your standard fare (cereals, canned items, household cleaning items), but with an eye to what's organic, local, environmentally friendly etc. Their meat and dairy department is amazing, and you can pick up farm fresh eggs that are locally grown and harvested for just under $4 a dozen. I purchased some ground beef that was locally raised and grass fed, and it was exceptional. There's a fantastic deli department with pre-made items, a bakery that can definitely get you in trouble, and a wine and beer aisle with a cold side if you're in a hurry. There's even a section for essential oils and charcoal soaps and things of that nature. The best part is, you don't need to be a member to shop here. Membership is encouraged at about $100 or so a year, and you get special savings that way. I recommend the co-op to everyone I come across!

Me and my wife recently visited this Co-op to see what was offered. This place had a great…read moreselection of health food items and a decent selection of hard cider too. Parking is pretty accessible as well and the food here was fairly priced. I did think it was a bit odd that the restrooms were a bit of a long walk. The lines do move really slow and they tend to keep only one cash registered line open. Overall, it was a general grocery store with checking out.

Prices are about the same as WM. But nice place to grocery shop. Produce and fruit is good.read more

Such a good place. Very good cashiers, very nice managers. Shop there all the time!…read more Bridget is my favorite cashier. Always a pleasant interaction.

This small grocery store is the staple for the city of La Crescent. A large majority of residents…read morefrom La Crescent, Hokah, Dresbach, Nodine, Brownsville, Houston and the surrounding areas depend on this grocery store for all their needs. They carry the a large variety of grocery items, including cereals, coups, pastas, canned veggies and fruits, large assortments of condiments, salad dressings, wide variety of peanut butters and jellies and jams, a large bakery and deli. A wonderful Hot Case Food Area along with a grab and Go area for those in a hurry for lunches to go. They also have a full Health and Beauty section, cleaning supplies, brand named paper towels and toilet paper, pet foods and baby foods and supplies. A large selection of name brand sodas in different sizes along with snack chips and crackers and cookies. An extensive Dairy case with ice cream treats, yogurts, cheeses, pizzas, frozen meals, juices, milks, coffee creamers and finally a meat department and produce department that carry the freshest items.

Great vegan option in la Crosse. Very cool atmosphere and very kind staff. Both my husband (Omni)…read moreand myself (vegan) had options to choose from and we both enjoyed our meals. The grocery store part was pretty expensive comparing thing did normally get elsewhere, but still a good selection. Also, very decently priced alcoholic beverage section. Would visit again and recommend. I got the select four breakfast with apple slices (red delicious, very thinly sliced), yummy hash browns, vegan sausage (didn't taste much like sausage, but was okay), and some super delicious vegan French toast! Husband got the O'Cecelia and a single pancake. His whole sandwich was quite large just so your aware if you're not super hungry a half would do fine.

The People's Food Coop always has delicious and interesting foods. I love their bulk goods, I can…read morepines nuts at a reasonable cost, and their cheeses are the bomb!

Pleasoning is awesome. I'm not super experienced with a lot of seasonings and adding this makes…read morewhat I cook taste special like I were a gourmet cook. Love it!

The billboard introduced me to Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning, a staple in La Crosse, WI. The road…read moreconstruction did not stop me from turning around and going back to 2109 Ward Avenue to satisfy my curiosity. Having never heard of Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning, I was determined to see what it was all about. Having made the right decision, I am now hooked on Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning. Just this morning, I had the All-Purpose seasoning on scrambled eggs. Yummy! Walking into the store, I was pleasantly overcome with a blend of fresh herbs and spices, thus, proving that this is the place where it all happens. This is exactly what I was hoping for. Not sure whether it was Kathy or Jaime who waited on us, I was surprised to learn that there are only three employees, and they are second and third generations of the founder. Our hostess took plenty of time to share the story of Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning, which made the visit fun and informative. We use Steak and Game on every steak or burger we grill, not only because it is tasty, but because we don't need to add any salt. If I can not make it back to the store, I will order online or pick up what I need at a local store. I just ordered a gift pack for my daughter's birthday, and I am excited for her to get it.

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.