I traveled from S. St. Paul to White Bear on 11/23/25 to order two turkey dinners like the website…read moreinstructed. The counter lady stated that I had to return in the morning and discuss this with the deli manager. This "lady" stuck to her guns and was very unhelpful and arugumentative. Needless to say, I had no desire to drive back to White Bear Lake since snow was on the way.

I don't frequent this store since I'm not in the area that often, but if the Saints are doing a…read moregiveaway, this is the closest Festival for me to go pick it up. I like the deli and meat selection here. They have some different things here that I don't normally find at other grocery stores (like they have venison in the meat department). The worst thing here is the parking lot. People fly through here like it's the Autobahn, so just keep your wits about you when you're entering or leaving.

I don't have a Kowalski's in my backyard, so whenever I see one near, I like to stop for browsing…read morepurposes. This time, I was across the way at Allerycat's awaiting my order. It's a short walk across the parking lot. I feel like there is something different about this Kowalski's location.... Seems bigger and brighter. I also love how it gives me cabin-ish vibes upon entering. My favorite section is on the right side as you walk in... the gift section and there's always so much to look at too. It can be dangerous! Thankfully I was on a time crunch this visit, and couldn't lollygag around too long. I also grabbed a few grocery items. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable when I asked where something was. When I'm in the areas again, I'll stop in for sure.

Love this location! Has a lot of food!…read moreLove the meat department! Excellent customer service! Love the bakery!

I shopped here today for a few things and I was pleasantly surprised. Store was clean and well…read morestocked and well organized. I was able to get some really good deals on things, and self checkouts worked really well which was amazing. What prompted me to leave a review, though, was I accidentally left a bag of stuff at the self checkout and thought it was gone forever. I called the store on the off chance it was still there and they had found it and put it aside for me and were SO nice about it! And I was shocked that a human actually answered the phone and spoke to me. It was so refreshing for a change. I usually shop at Hyvee close to my house but I feel like I am willing to drive a little extra to shop here.

I think this is the right cub? But the manager name is Scott and he is a very good respectful guy…read moreand knows alot about customer service. I would recommend his store and all his employees to anyone wants good customer service. Thank you Scott. Please find this guy and give him Thanks. Brovo.... service with a smile .

They sold me moldy cornbread and expired soda. I called to get a refund and the manager said that…read morewould be no problem. However it was extremely difficult dealing with the rude cashier on a power trip. I won't ever go back. Everything is over priced.

What first brought me to Fresh Thyme Vadnais Heights were their selection of Siena Soap Company…read moreproducts offered. Note, not all locations offer these products, so it's so nice that Fresh Thyme vadnais heights has been a constant supplier for me. It's been so nice not having to run all over the city (although, I would if needed). The store has always been clean and bright. I also love how they offer a wide variety of fresh and healthier options. Lots of other personal care products, protein powders, and bulk items like nuts, peanut butter, and such. If you're a shopper, you may find yourself getting lost in this store (like me). Something to consider, bringing your own reusable bags as each bag cost 10 cents, not the end of the world, but something to be aware of beforehand. Self checkout lanes are highly recommended here. Each time I've been here, maybe 1-2 lanes have been open, so when I needed assistance at the self checkout, it took a little while. However, my encounter with the staff member was good. She checked on the product price and adjusted to the correct cheaper price for me. It was a good experience. I will continue coming to Fresh Thyme for my Siena Soap Company needs and any other items I may need that are harder to come across at your regular grocery store.

I appreciate Cub Foods more these days. Although it's not my usual place to get groceries when I'm…read morein the Twin Cities, I lie that many Cub Foods open their parking lots for food trucks to gather. It's nice that they support small businesses. Having these food trucks around allows me to sample a bunch of good food while I'm in town. In early March, I learned that this Cub Foods in White Bear Lake (WBL) had five food trucks parked in the parking lot of this Cub Foods. I was excited for the food trucks and visiting WBL for the first time. I came here on a Sunday. The five food trucks were parked away from the actual supermarket. Looking at the store, it looked massive from my vantage point. It has Huntington, a bank. It also has its own liquor store and pharmacy. Out of the five food trucks, I got food from KCM Eggrolls and Original Hockey Mom Brownies. I had already had Rebel Lobster's lobster roll in the past. It was so tough to turn it down because I wanted to try food from other trucks. KCM Eggrolls is known for its footlong egg roll on a stick. I had to get one to say that I've had one. It was yummy. It was full of filling. It was crispy. I enjoyed it. I had a tough time deciding which brownie I wanted from Original Hockey Mom Brownies. I settled for the buttercream swirl brownie. OMG! It was delicious. The buttercream was delightful. The brownie was moist and chewy. It does run sweet, so beware of a sugar rush and a bit of a crash afterwards. The man at the truck loved how happy I was to get my brownie. I was beaming because I hadn't had a brownie in ages. This truck does have a secret menu, which was great to know. I paid cash at both food trucks. They both accept credit cards. Even with the food trucks, there was plenty of parking at this Cub Foods. I should get groceries at Cub Foods next time. I do know a lot about their parking lots and food trucks these days. =) (80)

I have lived near this location for 16 years and it's continued to be a terrible store. Produce is…read moresketchy, prices are not competitive and the people who shop here are often in their pajamas, abandoning their carts in the middle of the isle or shaving their legs in the bathroom sink. I hate this place.

This Walmart is good Has everything you need…read moreBusy location Has food Looks okay the store

Horrible Walmart, extremely inattentive and rude employees. They will not care and act like they…read moreare understaffed, they will go on and on about how overworked and understaffed they are. The store is barely half full most days.

Love this cub store! Second time! Great layout and great…read morecustomer service! Has everything you need! Love the fried chicken in the deli!!

This store is good, but really needs an update. All the signage and shelf's seem very old…read more Everything is arranged so differently than most other Cubs as well. Other than that, the workers and food was fine.

Prices are great. Stock is decent, not as good as Trader Joe but decent. The steaks I bought were…read morenot that good. Produce bread fruit and staples were. Weird that they don't open until 8. Staff just ok. Don't seem to be that focused on customer. I don't like the deposit for the carts so I have avoided using these so far. I do understand car theft is an issue. Wish we had an Aldi's in East Austin. It would be a good place for them to grow.

Aldi has ruined other shopping experiences for me. Their cashiers are so freakin' fast, I get…read morepissed at other grocery or retail stores when they are not ringing me up with the same frantic urgency. This might be the biggest reason I love Aldi's. They're not messing around. The prices at Aldi's are great. If you're looking for brand name, don't come here. The brands are not ones you find often, but it's quality, not crap. They can give you much better prices because they've cut costs elsewhere. Like making their associates more efficient in multi tasking so they don't need to hire many. There aren't any loose carts in the lot because you need to bring a quarter to get one, you get your quarter back when you return it, this frees up the associates from corralling them. No bags either. You bring your own, or buy theirs. The location in Mahtomedi is always clean, they have an amazing selection of gourmet cheese, it changes often. The first time I came here I stocked up on goat cheese because I was afraid they only had it for a limited time. It's $1.99 here, and $3.99 at Festival Foods down the street! Anyhow, the goat cheese wasn't a limited time. I bought way too many logs. The produce so far has been better than what I've seen at big retailers in terms of freshness. You don't have a huge selection in fruits and veggies, but the essentials are here, and there are organic options. You also need to buy most items in packages, there's no single purchase of much. You would buy a sack of potatoes, or a pack of zucchini, not a single item. I can't give them a five because I still need to visit Cub or Festival food for items they don't have. In particular I really wish they had basil, there's cilantro and green onions, but I feel like basil should be a must too. I'd also like to see maybe a couple fresh fish selections, like salmon and some sort of white fish. There are frozen bags, but fish it so much better fresh. However, I do like that they have random items from time to time at great deals, like the smoked salmon and prosciutto ham. If you're one of those uppity people that refuse to purchase food from anywhere but Whole Foods or Lunds, you're an idiot, and deserve to keep wasting your money. If not, give Aldi's a try. I use to get coupons at other retailers and get excited, until I realized that Aldi's is always the sale prices compared to others, no more coupon clipping or me. The cart thing, and no bags, isn't that bad when you get use to it. You also leave feeling great about how much you spent on your full cart.

I love Aldi: great prices, "Twice as Nice" guarantee, not too crowded during the day, usually…read moreclean stores and sometimes their own brands surpass other brands. Shortcomings: it doesn't carry every item like a regular grocery store, you pay for bags (I just reuse my own), you need to bus your own cart if you want your quarter back. This is the first Aldi Store that I have been in that locks their public bathroom. You must ask the cashier on duty to grab the key & open the bathroom door.

This is such a great place to do grocery shopping and find home decor or gifts for people as well…read more I love that I can by certain organic products for a great price. The cashiers are moving more towards self check out now than your typical check out option.