If you are driving down 94, take the Spring Valley exit and visit this excellent butcher and…read moregrocery store. They have a pretty amazing selection of meats, sausages and a complete grocery department. They have cuts of meat like culotte and chuck eye steaks, things you don't see anywhere else. It's Wisconsin, so of course they have sausages. I would put their sausage selection right up there with Kramarczuk's. Also, they make their own sauerkraut, which I highly recommend. There is a grocery store too with produce. It's a great one stop place to get everything you need for dinner.

A really great shop. the staff are very friendly. The manager came out to answer a question and…read moreoffered me a cup of tea. I had placed a large order for some of their spiced roast pork. Yes a butcher shop that even cooks it! It was for a family reunion. and everyone loved it. super sweet people and a great product. I'm definitely going back for more. Though maybe something different...

One of the larger Wine, Beer and Spirit stores you will encounter in WI. The grocery store is…read moreoutstanding, and the connected Liquor Store is right next door - actually attached. Great Bourbon set, I ended up buying Calumet Farms Small Batch and the Calumet Farm 10-year-old. Great price on both. The Small Batch was outstanding, but the 10 year was my favorite. I will be back to shop the other aisles soon, but those Bourbons are now my favorite.

First time in woodmans today. We enjoyed walking the store…read moreand checking everything out. Prices are good, store is clean and folks are nice. We were totally surprised when we got to the cashier and we couldn't use the credit card we had with us. Thank goodness we had enough cash. Probably won't make this place our monthly shopping spot.

I live in southeastern Wisconsin, and there are numerous restaurants that serve deep fried…read moreEllsworth Cheese Curds. I have always wanted to stop at the actual creamery to check it out. They have lots of different Ellsworth cheese products, along with a bunch of other Wisconsin made items. We were on our way home from Thanksgiving in Minneapolis. The snow was coming down, and we decided to take a break and grab some lunch. Perfect timing to stop in at the creamery and try one of their famous grilled cheese curd sandwiches. It was noon and a few other people had the same idea. The several staff members we interacted with were all friendly and helpful. I got the sandwich and my wife got the Hot Chicken Tortilla soup. Both were very good. The bread was a thicker Texas toast and nicely grilled. The cheese curds had been melted, but you could still make out the curd shapes. There was a small amount of BBQ sauce that gave it a bit of a tangy flavor. I would have liked a bit more of that. Next time, I would like to get there earlier to check out the actual curd and cheese making process.

It was an awesome experience. Being from RI - if I was going to Minnesota then I was definitely…read moregoing over the border for some cheese curds. Even brought some home! The fried cheese curds were divine. We bought take and bake pizza and we all agreed it was the best take and bake pizza we've ever had. I think you must visit here if in the area!

"Ma Na Ma Nah...do doo de doo doo--Menomonie!" (The Muppet Show)…read more Statler: "Is she singing? I thought she was choking!" Waldorf: "At her age, it's hard to tell the difference! DOHOHOHO!" If you just sang that ditty in your head like the Muppets, you're already in the right mood for a visit to the Menomonie Food Co-op Market. This market is as effortlessly fun and cool as Janice from Electric Mayhem, but with less trout pout and more lentil dip. "Fer sure!" Here are the highlights that you really don't want to miss! THE BREAD SITUATION: The artisanal rosemary sourdough loaf from One Love Bread is the stuff boy bands are made of. This bread is basically what happens if you roll Harry Styles in flour and water. It really deserves its own Manchester disco-dancing fan club, but for now I'll just sing its praises. DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVES: I was totally NSYNC with this section. I'm not even sure what plants half of them came from, but they looked intriguing. Had I brought a cooler, my fridge would have undergone quite the calcium glow up! SODA ALTERNATIVES: This was the real Big Time Rush! We studied the sodas for a solid ten minutes like raccoons who'd discovered a vending machine. There are flavors and brands here I've never seen in the wild...some with names I can't pronounce (but absolutely bought)! The store was very clean and organized, and if the employees had been any friendlier, they'd have been covered in yellow feathers. In summary: great bread, fantastic selection, kind humans, and a soda aisle that deserves its own documentary. 5/5, will return. Probably for more bread. Definitely for more weird soda. Statler: "That was a long review!" Waldorf: "I wanted it to end five minutes ago! DOHOHOHO!" Ma Na Ma Nah.

The new location in Eau Claire is fantastic. Significantly increased selection on all categories…read more Nice modern store. They have a deli now too with eat in and to go items.

I live in Colorado. I'm visiting friends in Eleva, WI. I wanted to buy fresh flowers and went to…read morethe Festival foods on Mall Drive, Eau Claire WI. I was Very disappointed in the quality of the flowers and the display. Many of the flowers were broken or wilted. Some of the bouquets were stuffed so tight into the bins it was impossible to view them. If you are looking for fresh flowers, I'd pass on Festival. I understand that flowers are a secondary product, but it's clear the employees are not trained to make the most of them.

Second festival Foods I been to today! Nice store…read more Love the signage and layout! Great customer service!! Has a great meat department!!

A small but delightfully-packed with cheese, accompaniments, candy, New Glarus beer, and loads of…read moreWisconsin-focused items. A lot of the cheese is made by the company, but there are some by other makers in Wisconsin and the Midwest. The prices are fantastic.

Did you know cheese curds squeak? They do when they are fresher than fresh and this is the mother…read moreship of freshness. The facility had a large parking lot out front for plenty of parking. The establishment entrance is without steps, and very cozy. They offer wine, chocolate, ice cream, snacks, trinkets and CHEESE! Today we picked up cheese curdsade and was given a great tip; DO NOT put them in the fridge for two days. When you do need to put them in th fridge when you are ready to eat let them sit out for an hour but if you can't wait put them in the microwave for a minute to warm them up for the squeak. Staff was super friendly, prices were completely reasonable and products top notch. Definitely a must see if your in the area. Package fresh and ready for sale.

The store is always clean, stocked, and well-lit. The employees are friendly and fast. The only…read moredownfall as a customer is that it's incredibly busy nearly 24/7, so you usually have to fight for a parking spot.

Normalize asking questions when you don't know. Cashier told me they don't accept Apple Pay when…read moreI've used it 1,000 before there and it says accepts Apple Pay with a quick google search. She was very rude and just stared at me until I used my card.

they have the best meats around. their brats cannot be beat. they are a little over priced and that…read moreis why they are getting only 4 stars.

Was really disappointed with my experience at Neilsons today. My husband went there yesterday to…read moregrab hamburger for tonight's dinner only to find out it had already been 2 days expired. Also this has been the 3rd or 4th time since summer this has happened. So I call and talk to the manager of the meat department and he told me "they'll probably refund you in the front" (which they did) but I told him I didn't really want to be that person and complain but it's getting frustrating. Having to do multiple trips to the same store for one meal because of the meat. Like every month. The food prices are already high. Not to mention for a local grocer. And to get home and find out the food you just bought is already bad? It shouldn't really be my job to check dates. There are food distribution laws that prohibit that. And he told me either deal with it or drive a half hour somewhere else. I also addressed the fact the last time I called they sold me RANCID chicken that hadn't even hit its expiration date yet and he told me "well what do you want me to do, open the packages everyday??". I'm not sure but in most other department stores when i call and notify them of rancid/dangerous products, the response shouldn't be "yeah we heard, just bring it back for a refund." That would be a recall on product for the public in most other stores. Love the cashiers. But that was totally on character for the other calls I've made to the meat department. The other manager in the front also seemed less than interested in the fact his employee acted out like this or that they sold bad/ dangerous merch. Will not be visiting again.