Buffet is reasonable, plenty of food choices. You can also order from the menu. Staff was very…read morehelpful and friendly.

Poor customer service! We booked a wedding to be catered (and secured the date with a deposit)…read more We received the catering menu options by email - 2 attachments were email showing options and pricing. When we contacted both the catering manager and the owner, to discuss the details of the food we wanted, we were told one of the menus they provided was not an option. (The menu that we wanted to use). The owner was extremely unprofessional. She openly admitted she had made a mistake by sending the menu and "learned her lesson". When I then asked about using my deposit toward salads for the wedding, grooms supper or if I could use it for a future graduation party, I was rudely told NO. AND she would not reimburse my deposit, even tho she admitted that she was at fault. They handled this situation unprofessionally and in a rude manner. I would never trust Tutti Fruitti for a catering event.

For more than 30 years, we've been traveling to my wife's hometown of Alexandria, Minnesota to…read morevisit family. "Alex", as it is known to the local community, is in the heart of Minnesota's beautiful Lake Region two hours northwest of the Twin Cities. This area serves as a very popular summer vacation destination as Midwesterners flock to the area for recreation on the state's 10,000 beautiful freshwater lakes. As a city-kid, I affectionately call this area the "boonies" as I ponder it's location less than 90 miles from the border of North Dakota! One of the simple summer pleasures in life up here in the northern plains is what I consider the world's best sweet corn. It is picked fresh daily at the local farms and is sold out of the beds of mid-century, medium-duty pickup trucks. Hoffman's sells their sweet corn out of a green, late 1940s REO truck at the corner of Nokomis and 3rd Ave. You can't miss it! The stand was managed today by an affable 20-something female college student who personified this state's "Minnesota-nice" reputation. I purchased two dozen ears and qualified for a 3rd dozen free...so we'll be happily enjoying sweet corn all week! When vacationing in the area, Hoffman's can't be beat for some of the very best sun-sweetened Minnesota corn-on-the-cob that I've ever had. Five stars down to the last kernel.

Best place in Minnesota to pick apples! The land is beautiful too. The owners, Jason and Michele,…read moreare so nice and welcoming. The best part of it all are the prices . You'll pay 10X as much at the average grocery store compared to Batts Apple Orchard. I've been coming here since I was a little kid and the orchard has only gotten bigger and better. -Justin H

Great Orchard. They have a variety of apples including honey crisp and fireside! You can pick…read morethem yourself or they have apples ready to go. It is a beautiful orchard and an excellent option if you are in central minnesota or the Brainerd area. Super family friendly. Only downside is that they are only open weekends during the apple season (not that I have time to go during the week anyway).

Wowza! The market sure had grown since the last time I was here! There's live music, a grassy area,…read morea splash fountain area, and LOTS of vendors! Personal highlights include: Nigerian cuisine (kabobs and jallof), Flannel Fizz's soda (specifically lavender cream), and a really good cheese/charcuterie vendor (Milk Made) I loooved the variety of vendors! There's everything for pets (which are welcome if leashed), lots of fruits and veggies, artwork, food trucks, take home and bake goodies, and local breweries/meaderies.

A great variety of not only the veggies, etc. that you would expect but you will find other…read morehandcrafted items, as well as made-to-order food and 20 Below Coffee. Plus you may find entertainment at times too. Very cool that if you need to pay by credit and the vendor does not take credit cards, you may purchase $1 tokens at the host booth. I also just read they are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

I hope this place survives & thrives. Finally healthy food available in small town Minnesota. They…read morealso have some great healthy refreshments, spices, oils & natural cosmetics. The place has great ambiance & light and airy feel. For a minute I felt like I'm in California or back home in Arizona. Rural small town Minnesota definitely needs more healthy food choices! Service was quick and prompt, food absolutely delicious. I hope to come here again next summer when we return for our annual fishing trip.

Best coffee and healthy options for food in battle lake. Highly highly recommend. Staff is super…read morefriendly and helpful, we only come to the cabin once a year but we make sure while we are here to eat and grab coffee from here every morning.

Easy parking nice convenient store has everything you need despite the humble size of the store…read more They even have a fried chicken which is my gold standard. The place was clean and the restroom was in a hidden corner with no sign or maybe I didn't see it. I strolled around and I can tell you they have everything food wise. It is on a busy street and one block from the main historic lovely cute romantic downtown. Carrot Prices were within normal range compared to other stores.

The non-chain grocery store in town. Meat, bakery, deli counters and all the other things you…read moreexpect. Please support local businesses.