I saw Brine's by chance and was pleasantly surprised by this deli. They had quite a few unique…read moreoptions in the store and the sandwich counter was busy. I always consider this a good sign. They have a choice of sandwiches for you to choose from or you can build your own. There are also multiple options for sides available. I went with the roast beef sandwich on their menu and loved the homestyle roast beef with horseradish. I can't wait to try more on my next visit!

In town for Hockey decided to swing by and grab a couple sandwiches late afternoon. The store was…read morereally well organized and clean. Deli counter attendant was quick and making our sandwiches and friendly. The sandwich was delicious, turkey with chipotle aïoli and jalapeños, can't remember the name, but a great value at $5.99. We'll definitely stop back the next time we're in the area. The spotlight of our trip today was my interaction with Faith at the cash register. You can tell when someone really enjoys their job, and she was just that. Super friendly, welcoming, even service with a smile (which is rare these days). We love supporting local businesses and it is because of people just like Faith who enjoy interacting with the public that makes these experiences so memorable.

Love this neighborhood market downtown Stillwater. Right amongst all the great shops and…read morerestaurants. It's a mainstay, lots of grab and go items, bakery, smaller grocery market, full of organic and fresh salads, sandwiches, soups, etc. Great place to pickup some items before heading down to the river for a picnic. You can also eat on a patio in the back they have tables available. I got the Italian sandwich, it was delicious, fresh Italian meat selection, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, oil and vinegar. Yum! Picked up some chips and a freshly made pumpkin muffin and walked down to the river. At checkout they were rounding up for the local library, which I love, support local!

Nicely run little food co-op in Stillwater by the river. Popular deli for orders made to go around…read morelunch time. A little bit of everything here. Love the 10% off discount last Friday of every month and you don't have to be a member!

I recently made a road trip from Door County Wisconsin over to St Paul, Minnesota and on the way…read moreback, passing through Stillwater, MN stopped by this sandwich shop based on Yelp recommendations from others. I'm sure glad I made the decision to get off the highway there because this place is definitely unique, compared to places likeSubway, Firehouse, Jimmy John's, etc. First of all, the team working that day were mostly young employees, likely high school or early college age with a slightly older more experienced manager present. All of them were very polite and anxious to serve. They were extremely efficient and preparing my sandwich. everything on the menu looked delicious, but I opted to go with the healthier Avo turkey sandwich, basically a turkey club with avocados. This is one of the most delicious sandwiches I've ever had in my life! I know I was hungry, but this was beyond that, it truly was good and nutritious and my lunch was just under $14, which is difficult to do these days. The workers there demonstrate excellent work ethics and those young ones will likely go onto college and have successful careers that were helped launched starting out preparing sub sandwiches at this wonderful place.

Order a skinny blta with a soup. Was over $16 and didnt think anything of it but now i realized i…read morewas over charged. I would have went back but i didn't realize until i got home.

zach at the Kowalski's Starbucks is the bomb dot com! he helped guide us to get the perfect…read moredrink!!! he has the best energy and has a great vibe!! every Kowalski's starbucks should have a "zach"!!!

Bread on my panini today is very tough! Can barely chew it…read more Not the first time. I won't have a panini there again.

First timer to the local market in this quaint neighborhood. Obviously this is family owned and a…read moresmall business and if you know me...I prefer to support small businesses. They have a deli counter in the back and even make fresh sandwiches! (No gfree options by the look of it) I ran in on this particular day to grab some milk since it was on my way home vs. diverting completely from my route. I was politely greeted by some associates who opened the door for me and asked me if I needed any help. I did a little checking out of the aisles but grabbed my milk, an apple, an energy drink (for the hubby) and a little snack. One thing to note is that they don't have lottery or scratch offs. No biggie. Also...Some things can be priced a bit more expensive than a "normal" grocery store but that's to be expected for the convenience. Ex ben & Jerry's a pint is roughly $8.49. If you're looking for a cute place to quickly grab a grocery item - this is your place.

I drove by here, not my usual Stillwater route. I ran out of frozen brats. A nice variety. I got…read moreblueberry wild rice, Len's original, apple, and a beer and cheddar. They come in a 4 pack. They also carry 6 packs of Northern soda. I resisted their variety of snacks especially big bags of Earl's cheese puffs. You can get your lottery numbers here. Friendly folks too.

My husband will work in Stillwater every now and then and stop here to grab some steak or brats but…read morewe've been here a few times together now and I can safely say it is in my top three meat markets! Everyone is always so friendly, the cuts are always so fresh, and you can't really go wrong! We love getting their picanha and Billy brats if we want to grill out but truly you can't go wrong with any of their meats. It's nice because there's also a small cafe inside so if you're super hungry, you can grab a sandwich and some fixings to hold you over if it's a trek to get back home like it is for us. We'll be going on hiking trip in a few days and actually stopped in to get a pound of their beef jerky which we'll vacuum seal and take with us to snack on. Super great Smokey flavor, perfect snack to nibble on, and keeps super well!

Love this cute and quaint market/country store in the heart of Lake Elmo. We normally go to…read moreHagbergs to get a sandwich, chips, and drink and eat lunch there. They always have very unique items such as unique chips, candy and drinks! This trip I got clearly Canadian...where would you be able to find that drink? No where else. They also have gluten free bread which makes me a happy gal. Today I got a Rueben on gfree bread...delish! Don't walk but run to this local favorite in town!

Awesome subs and service. These gals get it right! Fresh ingredients. Crisp veggies. Fresh…read morebreads and wraps. Yum. They also have fabulous soups - chicken wild rice is served daily!

Cute mom and pop style sub shop! Busy on a Friday for lunch. Good music. Expansive menu. Bread was…read moregreat. We went with the crab salad sandwich and the chipotle chicken wrap - they were good/ok but we would like to come back for more traditional deli subs.

Amazing customer service!! Amazing food! So many options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike!…read moreVeggie grilled cheese sandwich amazing! Fries super crispy. Beautiful location and view. Super friendly staff. Best apple crispy we've had! Will absolutely be back!

Service was quick. Food selections were numerous. We ate breakfast. You won't be disappointed.read more

I love this place! I…read moreordered the Nashville hot chicken mac and cheese! This was delicious and cheesy! I would not call it spicy, so if you are not into heat, I believe you could still handle this. I was even impressed with the bathroom. I loved the glitter on the walls and the beautiful lighting. We got great seats on the patio! I love how they had TV's out on the patio. This made for a great time watching the Vikings game.

Cozzies is the only outdoor patio that allows children to run wild!,…read moreThere is no parental supervision . Parents were rude when we asked them to follow the rules on the signs that are posted. A parent actually told us to mind our business when we pointed out the signs. We are regular customers, but we will not return until the rules posted are enforced by the staff. A restaurant patio on a beautiful summer evening should not be a McDonald's play land. The out of control children were throwing balls into the signs and jumping and playing on the stage with no respect for property and customers. Total disregard of the paying customers. This is not the first time we have had this experience. Either Cozzies patio is a place for adults or a playground. The signs that are posted are there for a reason. Please enforce them.

I went into this new-looking store in search of artisanal cheese, and I was very pleased at the…read morebroad selection of import and domestic cheeses. I found several I hadn't tried yet. As I went toward the checkouts, I saw the spices and herbs section. I was thrilled to find celery flakes available, and for a reasonable cost! That ingredient is weirdly hard to find around the region. I went to the self check-outs. One of my cheeses had a smeared barcode that wouldn't scan. I hit the "help" button on the screen, and a checker immediately came over to manually input that item. While I was in the grocery side, my husband checked out the liquor store. He bought a number of beers to take home, including some that were new to him. We were both quite pleased with our shopping experience here and would stop in again on another trip to Hudson.

I would have happily written a five-star review about Festival Foods' rotisserie chickens not long…read moreago. They were excellent -- consistently flavorful, well-prepared, and conveniently packaged in the standard rigid container with a raised base and clear lid. It kept the chicken elevated out of the grease, preserved the texture of the skin, and allowed customers to see what they were buying. That thoughtful packaging has now been replaced with a plastic bag. The result is exactly what you'd expect when you seal a hot, freshly roasted chicken in a bag with nowhere for heat or grease to go. The bird sits in its own rendered fat. The once-crisp skin turns slick and rubbery. Opening the bag means handling a dripping, slippery mess that coats your hands and countertop before dinner even begins. It's a downgrade in every practical sense -- presentation, cleanliness, and quality. After speaking with staff, it's clear this was not a store-level improvement. Employees dislike the change. Customers dislike the change. Which leaves one conclusion: someone, somewhere, decided that shaving a few cents off packaging mattered more than the customer experience. If that's the strategy, it's short-sighted. I no longer buy rotisserie chickens at Festival Foods. What used to be a reliable, convenient dinner option is now something I drive past without a second thought. That's disappointing, especially because Festival's arrival in Hudson genuinely raised the bar for grocery shopping in this community. It's remarkable how quickly goodwill can erode over something as simple -- and avoidable -- as a bag.