This was a cute local ice cream parlor. We drove by it a few times while up at a cabin in Long…read morePrairie. I believe they only serve soft serve ice cream. I got a dipped cotton candy cone w/ vanilla ice cream. It was hot & humid the day we went. As soon as I broke the cotton candy shell the ice cream was melting like crazy and became a mess so I unfortunately had to throw it away after only a few bites. Prices were decent & the line was long but moved pretty fast. If I'm ever in the area again I would go back.

Always a line is a good sign. Lots of workers hustling, and the sweetest treats Osakis has to…read moreoffer. Only reason for the mid rating is everything seems hit or miss occasionally. Depends on who's working what service and consistency looks like. A great summer destination regardless!

Very fresh meats available daily and for very reasonable prices. The brats are amazing and the…read morejerky is very good. In the summer they often sell grilled pork chops or brats outside the building. Osakis really needed a business like this in the community. I highly recommend stopping in.

I was excited for a Jimmy John's spicy Italian sub. I was looking for something easy to take back…read moreand eat at my hotel. The place was slammed. They had a good number of folks working, so it didn't take long. Biggest disappointment was the bread. It did not seem fresh. It seemed like it was day old bread. Unfortunately restaurants like this can be hit or miss. Tonight was a definite miss. I won't be headed back to any Jimmy John's soon.

We always have a good experience at the Alexandria JJ's! It's our favorite stop when going up north.read more

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.

This is in the cutest, vintage old building off the main street running through downtown…read moreAlexandria. You can park in the lot in the back or park on the street. It's a little hard to spot because the sign doesn't stand out and it's tucked between buildings. You order at the counter and they will bring your food to you. I love the idea the owner has about bringing fresh locally farmed ingredients to the menu. The menu is simple and it was perfect for lunch. We tried the tomato basil soup, smoked turkey sandwich and chicken salad sandwich. Everything tasted so good! Just a heads up, they aren't huge sandwiches but it was plenty for me.

Let's describe the restaurant - a french restaurant "out of place" in Alexandria Minnesota. So they…read moreserve sandwiches at lunch and dinner as a necessary way to provide interest in the restaurant. But - they have a very interesting french style dinner menu as well. Intriguing. We were traveling and our anniversary was while we were in Alexandria. We wanted something special, and a french dinner seemed cool. But wait. They had a "chef's table" as well. Not an everyday thing, and not inexpensive, but - a chef's table in Alexandria Minnesota? We were totally there. A five course meal, wines accompanying, and it was totally delightful. We often blog our travels, and we wrote pages about this meal. Kudos to Matthew and Amber!

Great place to do drinks or lunch/dinner. Specials every day, pizza looked fabulous and…read moreneighboring table said it was super good. It is seat yourself, high tops and low tables and a few booths. Also full bar. We had burgers that were delicious, the Swampburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and Patty Melt - all were good size and perfectly done and came with side of tots, fries, wedges. We opted for seasoned sour cream for extra yummy experience. Good beer selection, cocktails were good and boozy. Parking easy and super kind staff. Service top notch and prices were reasonable. We recommend and will visit again!

My friend and I stopped in after car shopping in the area. Nice place, exceptionally clean. Not…read moreonly was the dining area super clean, the bathrooms were too. I had a patty melt with the waffle fries and seasoned sour cream. The patty melt was great and they dice the onions which makes it much cleaner to eat. The seasoned sour cream was a little bland, I don't think I'd order that again. My friend had the 1/4 white broasted chicken with french fries. They even gave him an extra wing! My friend said the chicken was bland, I thought it just needed a little salt. I really appreciate when cooks don't over-salt their food, this lets me get the seasoning right where I like it. Service was friendly and quick, the locals were friendly as well. And the prices were great. You can't go wrong here!

Love this business for baking supplies vegetables to chicken to butter, eggs everything is so…read morefresh and competively priced. And their ice creams are to die for We love this store!!

Good products, their deli made a good sandwich. Prices are reasonable. Nice outdoor furniture.read more

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

Absolutely the top spot to stop when in Alexandria!! The local, iconic shop is filled with amazing…read moretreats and even better humans. Locally owned and operated makes this gem even better. Love the Roers family as they make the best treats.

I love this little, family owned store. It's tucked away just off the bike trail, only a block or…read moreso from Main Street. The cafe is great. You can get a pretty mean sandwich and impressive coffee drinks. The store itself has all kinds of great finds, from unique children's toys, to healthy foods and meats, to outdoor gear, and more. The store defies description. You'll find health and beauty items, coffee and tea, fruits, nuts, seeds, frozen meats, grains, chocolate, snacks, kitchen items, toys, soups, honey, and more. Bring your entire family and everyone will find something to leave with.

Very cute little place! Friendly staff and a wide selection of products. Love to visit here and…read moreshop.

Food is delicious Service is great. Bowling alley is a bowling alley. Characters, characters,…read morecharacters, characters, characters

Creative menu, adequate service, not really very busy the couple times I have been there. Neat bar/…read moregame area layout. Will be back for summer family activities