Brand Farms really is a one-stop shop for fall fun! It gets quite crowded during the weekends but…read morethere is plenty of free parking after going down the gravel road leading up to the farm. There were attendants gesturing where to park which was helpful. After parking, there's a small shopping area where you can purchase baking and dip mixes, meat, eggs, jams, honey, and more. This is also where you can purchase empty bags for apple picking. You can pay with credit card or cash here. I tried the maple syrup breakfast sausage links and they were delicious, but definitely on the sweeter side. There is also a food truck where you can get apple cider donuts, and there were baby cows to see too! After exiting the shopping area, you can ride a wagon with straw bales over to the other area of the farm, or you can walk. It's a bit of a hike so I would recommend riding the wagon. The next area has so many activities: pumpkin patch, apple picking, paintball shooting, bouncy mats for children, and other little games and activities for children. There were so many photo spots as well. My favorite activity was the apple cannon, where you can pay $5 (cash, credit card, or venmo) for a bucket of apples, load them into a cannon, and blast them into old cars. The cannon is SUPER loud so bring ear plugs or ear protection -- my ears still hurt a little bit the next day. There was also live music and a couple food stands selling items such as apple cider and walking tacos. If you walk a little further you'll reach rows and rows of apple trees, sorted by type with clear signage. There were a handful of varieties to choose from, such as honeycrisp, sweet tango, sno-sweet, and crab apples. There were a lot of bees and mushed apples on the ground so I would wear appropriate clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting a little dirty.

I went with my wife and toddler to see the tulips here in May. While the farm and flowers…read morethemselves were quite nice, there were several factors that made this a negative experience. The primary one, that I'll write about here, was very poor line management and a huge lack of clarity. They have "Tickets" and "Wristbands" buying a "ticket" makes you eligible for a "wristband, but they are not the same thing. They had a terrible solution. Where you wait in an insanely long line (literally an hour long) to get a "ticket" then you have to go all the way back to another insanely long line to get a "wristband" in order to get in the hayride that takes you to the flowers (they would not allow people to walk). There was not clear signage which lead to a lot of confusion that really slowed things down. What made things worse is that we were there right at opening time, so we completed the idiotic process properly. But about an hour in the staff realized how bad their idea was, and tried to combine the lines which led to a ton of people being able to budge us, which was really unfortunate and frustrating. I certainly would never visit this place again on a weekend. It was such a poor experience. Maybe going during the week when visitation is not at peak could be feasible.

The vegetables are very fresh! Displayed flawlessly. The self service coffee bar has so many…read morevarieties of beans! Store is clean and staff are very friendly. The soap bar is amazing! You really cannot find it anywhere else! The Coho Salmon was only $6 per pound! Awesome deal. VERY underrated grocery here in the Midwest! Would definitely recommend.

Since I don't have a Fresh Thyme super close, this one is close enough to stop by when I'm in the…read morearea. I don't know if it was they day I went or what, but I couldn't find a few of the things I was looking for. I found out that the store didn't carry them. I was actually a little surprised, as I had found similar items at othe Fresh Thyme locations. Staff stocking shelves were very helpful and friendly, but checkout was a different story. Not friendly or helpful. Just get your stuff and get out of here feeling.

Very tired of the poor bagging at this location. They only hire people that apparently don't shop…read morefor groceries and don't know how to bag them. Examples: Milk turned sideways on the bottom of the bag. Items placed on top so the milk leaks. Wet items placed next to dry items; i.e. flour or sugar next to milk or other wet items. Bread or other light items on the bottom of the bag. Today it was taco shells. I am tired of throwing money away due to poor bagging. This location doesn't have a drive-up. The baggers rarely assist with carry out and they don't want you to take a cart. I cannot carry 4 bags by myself. I used to love Byerly's but it has really gone downhill.

My husband and I stopped today to get lunch in their buffet area. We were absolutely blown away!…read moreThere were so many good options it was hard to choose they had the most amazing salad bar loaded with fresh veggies, different meats, dressings. There is also a taco bar, asian, and your comfort foods of fried chicken and potatoes, mac and cheese. Plus there was multiple types of soups! The options are truly endless! I appreciated the hand washing station near by. You pay by the pound, my meal was slightly under a pound so it was about $11. With all the options and being able to control your portions I would HIGHLY recommend stopping by if you haven't yet!

Order from here online and get ready to wait.. the estimated pickup time is never right. Place is…read morealways empty yet I still never get my order in a timely fashion. Very overpriced for what you get as far as food quality. Would never eat inside the store.

I am not the type for Mac n cheese but there Mac N Cheese is wonderful. I have never had any better…read moreit is truly outstanding and they also have good rice crispys

A delightful array of crafts, produce, specialty foods and a break from your typical shopping with…read moreparking nearby in the fresh air Love it

Perfect size farmers market with around 40 vendors that come each Thursday. I always end up leaving…read morewith more bags of fresh veggies and fruit then I can carry so I have to bring a friend or take multiple trips Sometimes Karl's soap will be there and he makes the best soap ever. I literally bought 60 bars last year, which he gave me a deal on at $3 a bar (usually $4 each). The meat vendor has the best brats I've ever had as well. They are pricey at $7.50 for only 4 brats but they are worth it. They also cook and serve fresh brats during the market. My favorites are Italian Mozzarella and the chicken brats. Send me a comment if you have one of those 2 brats and they aren't the best you've ever had, I would like to know where I can get better Fresh bouquet of flowers for only $5! I'm sure this is available at most markets, but have to mention it. If I ever get remarried I will speak to those guys about furnishing my wedding. They have an EBT station which is a great idea but don't see many taking advantage of it. Saw my first food truck this year (2013) so maybe this will be a good spot to eat each Thursday if more catch on. However the brats are so amazing that I'm not sure if I would stop getting those anytime soon Perfect place for someone who wants to juice. Most veggies are only $1 to $2 a bag so you can budget $20 and have a weeks worth of juice.

In my forever search for the best Indian takeout in Minnesota... And I FOUND IT!…read more Located in a strip mall with lots of great finds, this spot is half grocery store, half restaurant! While there is technically plenty of parking, it was very busy on Friday night when I was swinging by to pick up my food. The restaurant is very simple, with a few booths for dining, which were mostly full, and there was a line of about 6 people waiting for takeout. It was exciting to see so much support for this space. The workers were fabulous: friendly and working diligently to maintain order and make sure everyone had what they needed! I ordered my basics, since it was my first time! Samosas, Garlic Naan, and Butter Chicken! The Samosas were crunchy on the outside, and filled with potatoes, peas, and spices! Perfectly dipped in the accompanying chutneys. Mint was bright and fresh, tamarind was sweet and tangy, just how I like it! Butter Chicken was quite a large serving, bursting with flavor and nuance, which is sometimes missing from takeout versions of this classic. Naan was a bit crisper than I usually like, but the perfect vehicle for the leftover butter chicken sauce. I'm already planning my next order! Check this place out for sure!

I'm not sure where I could start, you have to order on line at the Restaurant as if you placed an…read moreorder on line to go! Seriously odd! Waited 15 minutes for the order ! $40/ for Butter Chicken, 2 Garlic Naan 4 Samosa Butter chicken and Naan a 3.5/ Samosas a 2... Won't be back! Service was confusing at best! It's Indian Food and Indian Staffed, Polite, but difficult to communicate with?! The Bathroom was Spotless, the Restaurant was extremely Clean ! 5 people seated at 5pm.. mostly Take out! Nothing I had warranted $40... maybe $28-30 Tops!

Stopped by for their 40 corns for $15 sale. Service was organized, having helpers load the corn…read moreonto the cart was nice! I'm short so those pallets of corn boxes were taller than me lol. Granted I've never been to a greenhouse before so this was my first ever experience, but I thoroughly enjoyed taking a stroll through their different offerings. Plenty of parking, though the road got a bit narrower with cars on both sides. Thankfully we got cement parking cause it was a rainy morning so some spots had puddles.

Pahl's has every flower or plant you'll need for the summer. Starting outside, they have ample…read moreparking with plenty of carts to load up with flowers. I enjoyed walking through the nursery looking at all of the flowers and thinking of what projects I could complete. I had a few questions and there employees were very nice in answering my questions and guiding me to the location of the plants I was looking for. Highly recommend if you have a plant in mind or want to browse and find something that fits what you're looking for!

Von Hansons has everything you need for a delicious barbecue and then some! They have a large meat…read morecounter and frozen section for main entrees and side dishes. The employees are always very helpful and attentive. This year I ordered a Thanksgiving turkey from them and it was one of the best turkeys I've had!

Lots o' meat! Delicious selection of fresh and frozen meats. Find patties, brats, ground, and…read morebones (for the dogs) of all varieties. I enjoy seeing creative choices for anyone to enjoy (e.g.breakfast patties with egg, cheese, and potatoes). All wonder to easily throw on the grill! You can also find sides for your picnic with beans, seasoned pretzels, and salads for you to choose from. The counter offers fresh meat as well as Boar's Head for your cold sandwiches. I would come here any day to stock my freezer with many options for my summer grill out!

Nice big store, too bad they dont seem to care. I've shopped…read morethis and other Cub foods and have always had issues with the produce quality (I dont even try @ cub anymore) and freshness. Is it worth my time to bring back the rotten onion, garlic and potatoes, no not worth it I dug.through to find what I thought was good only to get home and find rotting from the inside veggies. Meat case? Why? The case seems to be 1/4 filled every time I'm there and the people who staff it do t seem to have a clue.

Wildly overpriced. Even Lunds Byerlys is less expensive. Good luck on getting service at the deli.read more

Just stopped in here over the weekend, and though it's on the smaller side compared to usual co-op…read moresize, it's big on quality, it's super clean, and has a super friendly staff! I got the best brewed coffee of the day there (impressive considering I stopped at two different coffee shops beforehand) and also purchased a package of pita chips and hummus that were made in Eau Claire-the pita chips were spectacular-the best I've ever had, and the hummus was good too. I opened the hummus pack last night with the idea of only eating a few, but couldn't stop myself until half of it was gone. So crispy, crunchy, yet airy and light.

First time ever finally decided to stop in to buy whole bean coffee and was told I needed to wear a…read moremask. Walked right out. Not going to support your agenda. Not sure how it's ok to refuse people who choose a different healthy lifestyle by not wearing a mask that literally does nothing. Seems a bit of a double standard. And when there are vaccines and mask restrictions are lifted. Go ahead and keep pedaling that progressive agenda.