Visiting The Pearl felt like a summertime classic. You can tell there were many regulars along with…read morenewcomers like us coming to The Pearl. The line moves very quickly, so don't worry when you see it. After about a 10-minute wait, we were so excited to see all of the flavors and the old school interior decor. We ended up getting their seasonal special Banana Blondie on a sugar cone, and it was so good! This was truly some of the best ice cream I had ever had, and it really hit the spot. You can tell the ice cream is made fresh, and you can even see them making the waffle cones as you are waiting on line. Plus, the staff here were all so kind and sweet. Definitely come visit The Pearl if you are in the area! It is definitely worth your while.

It is highly recommended by the locals in La Crosse, WI. Prices are reasonable, and service is…read moregreat. The staff who serve you ice cream are also baristas or candy makers because it's three stores in one, with walls dividing each room.

My kids love the ice cream especially the sundaes! We try to go back as much as we can.read more

Very good candy. I like the old time feel of it and they have a pretty long line so you know it is…read moregood.

Oh Finnottes - why do you have to be so close to my parent's house? Why oh why do you entice me in…read moreto scarf down large quantities of chocolate covered orange and raspberry creams (milk and dark!), angel food candy and countless other goodies and treats? Curse you Finnottes for being so damn delicious and friendly!

I order from Finnottes every year, usually at Christmas. Their selection and quality is pretty…read moregreat. Laurie is super friendly and always makes sure my order gets where it's going.

YUM!! Best candy around, and super friendly people!! Authentic gourmet chocolates from around the…read moreworld. Exactly what I was looking for, AND my kids got sweets also! Love that it's family owned. Impressed :)

In my own personal experience I have received rude service from the employees, they're pretty short…read moreand dull just seem unhappy to work there all around. I usually brush it off, but the last time I was in there, there was a line of about 6 people the cashier was being pleasant to everyone up until the next customer who was a Latino woman asked if they had strawberry ice cream, the cashier responded in a very ugly and snarky attitude pointing to a sign that says "no sherbet" but he says out loud "I'm clearly we are out of sherbet" when she want even asking for sherbet..... this was the last straw for me I just turned and walked right out. Seemed pretty racist and the cashier really embarrassed this lady.

First time I went there today and I got chocolate candy. Very good. And they make homemade ice…read morecream. Next time I'll get a malt.

Always a joy to shop here every season but spring is the best!!! Beautiful perennial plants and fun…read moreannuals!

LaCrescent, Wi. Drove by and stopped in bc it looked cute and substantial. It was a bit chilly, and…read morefelt like fall, which was wonderful. They have more than 10 varieties of apples, which you can sample before you buy. Very thoughtful. I do wish you could buy smaller quantities, like 1 or 5 of a type. They were giving a free bag of apples to Veterans on Veterans Day, which was very nice. They also sell cups of hot apple cider, which was wonderful. We bought some strawberry rhubarb cream cheese that we thought had a bit too much sugar bc it was more like frosting, but it was wonderful frosting! Cute gift shop, kitchen tools, cheese, meat sticks, wood work. Just a great place. Will make it a stop on our trips to visit mom. Open year round at 8am.

This store is cute, but this is Wisconsin and the bar for a good cheese store is fairly high. This…read moreplace did not clear that bar. Many grocery stores in Wisconsin have more extensive specialty cheese selections than the Cheese Castle. This place is 3 refrigerator sized coolers with cheese (and butter and meat). If looking for a wide variety of cheese, keep looking. If looking for a cute store with cheese and candy and such while in West Salem, than this certainly should be a stop you make. Ie, stop if in town, no need to go out of your way to stop, though.

We were on our way out of Wisconsin on a road trip when we realized we wanted to pick up some…read moreWisconsin cheese and that's when we looked up the nearest place to get some and Le Coulee Cheese Castle came up! I'll be honest, I was a little unsure about what we were going to come across when we pulled off the highway into this town, but I'm so glad we stopped into Le Coulee. It was such a nice little shop with a great selection of cheese (and crackers!!!) and other gift-shop type things. The man working (who may have been the owner?) was so incredibly kind and helpful. We left feeling so satisfied that we got our Wisconsin cheese at the recommendation of a cheese-shop owner and had such a pleasant experience there!

Today I stopped in here with my daughter, fiancé and their new baby girl. This store is an absolute…read moregem and has some fantastic high quality hand-made products! I purchased some wax melts and room spray and they are AMAZING! Also, the owners are super friendly and will custom make things to your liking! Check out this hidden treasure in LaCrosse! I now know where I'm doing some of my Christmas shopping!

From the owner: Handmade Natural Beauty Boutique specializes in handmade soaps, bath bombs, lotions, lip balms,…read morescrubs, mineral cosmetics, soy candles, goat milk soaps, goat milk lotions and more. We also feature other handmade items including handmade jewelry and gifts. Gift Certificates and custom gift baskets available. Stop on in and bring home some natural beauty handmade in La Crosse!

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.

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.