We are proud members of this CSA family for the last 3 years and you should be too. We have been…read moremembers of CSAs in several cities across the country and Lisa and her team at Bakers Acres are one of the very best. The farm itself feels like it was lifted out a storybook and we love to visit for the events they host for members (pea picking, pumpkins in the falls, bon-fires, etc). They are certified organic and they are not stopping there as they are always busy making improvements to make the farm and their distribution even more environmentally friendly and sustainable. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids) enjoy a "full share" which means we pick up a fresh box full of veggies for 18 weeks during the summer/fall months and if you do the math it's very inexpensive. The quality of the vegetables is always 5 star and super fresh. Most of the items are staple items that we can use easily incorporate into our weekly meals and once and a while there is a more unusual ingredient that is fun to experiment with... don't worry about meal ideas as Lisa provides weekly recipes and info about how to cook/eat each item. I can't recommend membership enough... one tip is to make sure to sign up early as each year the number of shares are limited and usually sell out.

Excellent certified organic, local produce. As a member,…read moreyou receive a full box either every or every other week featuring seasonal classics as well as unique varieties all season long. If you like to buy organic produce at the store or enjoy visiting a famers' market or co-op, you should try this out for a season. There really is no comparison to the quality and variety of the produce, and there is a tremendous amount of a feel good factor when you commit to sustainably support a local farmer. If you're already on board the CSA train and just deciding which one to join, this one is wonderful. The owner is very focused, driven, and excellent at communication. She sends out deatiled updates on the farm as well as storage tips and great recipes for the week's delivery. She holds several fantastic events on the farm each year and really makes you feel involved and appreciated in her efforts to better our earth, health, community, and food system. She treats you like a true partner in both, business and this mission which is both humbling and empowering. That beats a mundane trip to the grocery store any day.

This is now open (it's seasonal)…read more Nothing like the bright white lights of Norm's as you make your way down Hwy 25 to Hwy 10 going home to the cities. For those of you stuck on 10 (or 371) you are missing out on a gem. Norm's has been selling fresh produce for years and have never disappointed. Sure things change as they ripen, but oh is it fresh. Keep the veggies coming.

Everything I've gotten here has been fresh and pristine. The prices seem a bit high, but I am…read morethankful to have a farm market option in this locale. Worth the stop! The corn is always fabulous, and I recently bought a bushel or Roma tomatoes for making marinara.

Dave and Pam run a top notch meat market in the heart of downtown. We visit regularly and they've…read moreprovided the provisions for some fantastic New Years Eve party and other special events. Love the smell, the great service and excellent meat (eggs, seafood, milk and cheese too!)

great selection of food, deli, soup, high quality produce and great dried food. plus serving our…read morecommunity and local farmers. 10/10. Grateful!

Stopped in today to grab some lunch. A juice, wrap and mushroom soup…read more Juice was good, hopefully it was freshly juiced, but everything was pretty well settled at the bottom. I didn't eat the wrap but it looked good. Like thanksgiving leftovers, minus the stuffi the soup was so salty, I couldn't even finish it. And it had chunks of fat or something in it. I thought it was a vegan/vegetable soup? I don't know what this congealed substance was, but I tossed it in the trash.

Having once lived in Saint Cloud, I can say that Cash Wise used to be one of the worst stores in…read morethe area. Having gained a monopoly on general grocery in the area after the departure of Cub Foods, Cash Wise jacked their prices sky-high, left their stores filthy and let their customer service go to pieces. I've lived away from Saint Cloud for a long time now, but still go to Cash Wise when I visit my parents. And wow!! How much difference a couple years makes!! The stores are clean, the customer service friendly as can be once again...and the prices have dropped drastically!! Their selection has also skyrocketed; they have things in stock when stores in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area don't!! Holy cow!! Suffice to say that Cash Wise has become one of my favourite places to shop, even though I no longer live in the Saint Cloud area. Whenever I visit my parents, I always stop here and drop around US $50 to $100 on stuff to bring back home with me. Cash Wise has come back into its own at the very same time that Cub Foods all but lost its soul.

Horrible service today. When asked to speak to manager, Ryan, he never came to the front. They…read morecalled for him twice. We finally left and called. The phone just rang and rang then hung up. We called again and got through. We asked him for corporate's number and he gave us a fake number.

*CELIAC \ GLUTEN FREE REVIEW such sweet workers with an…read moreinsane variety to choose from. We got the cinnamon roll (MUST get it warmed up, so gooey and yummy), the chocolate + orange cupcake (not for me but bold flavors and just a little crumbly!) and four donuts: the glaze (6/10), zebra (7.5/10), Oreo (4/10 - good consistency just WAY too sweet for me), and the cinnamon sugar (9/10). Last, we had the cinnamon swirl bread - SO GOOD! completely celiac safe facility and their flours are mostly rice based, none of the products I got had oats or oat flours.

Love the quality and kind staff. The environment is inviting and feels like grandmas kitchen.read more

We get our venison processed here and it is by far the best venison we've had. The local meats in…read morethe store are amazing as well. You pay for what you get and this place is complete quality! The turn around time for processing is great as well!

Definitely add this stop to your list! They renovated and the place is amazing! My bf's family has…read morecome here every year on their annual cabin trip. I highly recommend getting an assortment and supporting this local business.

Customer friendly, fresh, quality meat products. Very service oriented. Highly recommend Tessmer…read moreMeats. Never been disappointed.

If you find yourself in the area stop at Tessmer Meats! Great fresh selection! We have recently…read morepurchased baby back ribs, steaks, hamburger, maple breakfast sausage and you can't forget the frozen cookies. Sold by the dozen for only $5.00.