I'm from out of town. Whenever I need some groceries, I usually think of Kowalski's. This time I…read morewas a bit disappointed. I came for a greeting card (which I got), but could not find any helium balloons. Just made me a little sad :(

Wow! I was on about a 6 month hiatus visiting this location after Covid started. Came back a few…read moredays ago and the whole front of the store is remodeled. They did a great job, it's way more inviting and the produce and deli are especially for a major facelift. They upped their game in comparison to the Lyndale location, but it's still a smaller format store. Either way, I love it. Kowalski's are the best.

What a great grocery store chain. Every single one is to the highest standards…read more Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! And a bakery to die for!

I remember when I was a kid when Jim and Anne bought a rundown red owl and renamed it after…read morethemselves. It has come an awful long way since those humble beginnings. I truly applaud what they've built. Now Kowalski's are all over the place. However. They are by far the most expensive grocery store in the Twin Cities. If that doesn't bother you then this is your place. The ambience is wonderful. The stores are beautiful. They have a Starbucks counter inside if you like coffee. They have quite a large deli. You can get an entire meal ready to go. I've tried these and they are quite nice. And they're not horribly priced. They have a large assortment of specialty items from pastries to candy to Kowalski branded just about anything. The service is spotty. Sometimes it's good and sometimes not so good. Sometimes you can stand at The deli counter for what seems forever while people go back-and-forth ignoring you. Other times they're very helpful. The parking lot is not very big compared to other stores so parking can be a problem. It just depends what time of day you go. They have an attached but separate liquor store for wines and spirits. It is a very nice shopping experience and they do have a lot of wonderful specialty items you won't find anywhere else. However, be prepared to pay the price. They've been around for something like 50 years so they must be doing something right.

I went today to pick up my balloons and cookie cake for a celebration. I came to find out that I…read moreplaced it in another location. Sue and Jolene made me a cookie and filled balloons for me, as I waited! It was an amazing experience and I walked out in time for my party. They both get five stars!

Typical Hy-Vee, friendly service. Clean, spacious dining area…read more Loving the new protein bowls, inspired to make my own later. Grabbed BOGO sushirrito rolls - fresh made, decent quality.

A small market with a big selection. They have a lot of more unique stuff than you would find at…read morebig chain grocery stores. There were even some artisan bowls and such. The staff was very friendly.

I feel the need to update my review amid the COVID-19 madness right now. I went to this location on…read morea Saturday afternoon during the height of social distancing and people stocking up for 30 days worth of supplies for a self-quarantine. I was expecting the images that I've been seeing in the news: empty shelves, chaotic and aggressive atmosphere, etc. What I discovered at Mississippi Market was the exact opposite. I was one of about 10 other customers. Every single shelf was full of beautiful produce and all the necessities (except for toilet paper but I don't blame the co-op... people are truly unreasonable with this obsession right now and have purchasing patterns that are difficult to anticipate). There was music playing softly in the background and the staff were calm and friendly, even though I know their workday is exponentially more difficult right now. There was so much extra hand sanitizer around the store. The good kind that smells like lavender! Thank you to this co-op for being the calmest haven for ingredients to make nutrient dense meals throughout this time of isolation and public chaos.

I just had a burger today at the Burger bar in Kowalski's Uptown Deli!…read moreIt is now open! Drew the deli manager made me a burger! It was fantastic! It was also delicious! I will have to come back to Kowalski's Uptown Hennepin to get my burger fix all the time! Also I like shopping in this Kowalski's along with all the other locations! Love the ambiance of Kowalski's! Love Kowalski's! You need to go try their burgers in the deli they are amazing!

I have been shopping the grocery story & wine shop for about 15 years. I'm in the store(s) 4-5 days…read moreper week, spending roughly $500 per month between the two. I have over half a dozen friends working there, the regular staff all know my face, and I even recently interviewed for part-time work there. I do not like paying 5 cents for a plastic bag every time I swing through for a few items, so I decided to bring my own bag today. It's a messenger bag that rests on my back, no side pockets. Many customers in the store carry purses and/or reusable hand bags. All of these people have immediate access to their style of bags, whereas my messenger bag would require me to take it off my back in order to open it. As I walked by a very indiscreet undercover security member I hear a man's voice telling her via radio to keep an eye on me. I was then followed around the store for the entire visit, again very indiscreetly. I say this as someone who has worked professionally in security from bars, to retail, to IT. When I realized I forgot an item in the produce section I walked all the way back across the store, only to see a male security member come out of the back and proceed to follow me to the register. I intentionally chose a lane with a bagger, and showed him there was nothing in my bag before handing it to him. At the end of checkout the cashier asked me if I'd like to keep the 5 cents or donate it. This was new to me since I normally do self-checkout, so she explained that the 5 cents is a form of encouragement to bring my own bag. I replied to donate it, then said it was ironic considering security followed me around the entire store for wearing a bag that I was now being rewarded for bringing. She snapped at me and said "Well if you have a problem, my manager is right over there", and pointed to the self-checkout where the manager present has known me for quite some time and is always very friendly to me. Normally I decline a receipt when asked, but the cashier printed it without asking me. Seeing as I was only making an observation and not trying to escalate like the cashier was now doing, I deferred from chatting with said manager, and walked out of the store after placing my receipt into the donation box towards the Animal Humane Society like I always do. I have enjoyed the niche items that Kowalski's offers that other grocers do not, but considering these other stores sell the same common products for up to 40% cheaper, and considering the harassment by security and the poor customer service today, I will forego these niche items in favor of shopping elsewhere from this day forward.

A great local grocer on the Eastside neighborhood of St Paul. They have a great selection of Asian…read moreproducts and produce. Very clean and super helpful employees. They have a really great selection of hot foods including sticky rice, pork belly, wings, brisket, etc. My only complaint is that prices are a little high but it's worth it for a trip just to get the sticky rice!

This is a very nice grocery store, well organize and customer service is great. They are fully…read morestaffed with stockers, poultry workers, cooks, and cashiers. To me, this is the Lunds and Byerly of Hmong store. Their shelf's are fully stocked and organized and it's easy to find stuff in the store. Their vegetables and food items are a little pricier in compares to other store in the community. I like their pho section because they have all the stuffs you need right there for making pho. The deli is good, and they do cater. They're reasonable, generous in the portion of the orders. Girls are good and I heard that their fried chickens are also good but I haven't tried yet. The store is nice and clean.

Perfect place to stop in for a quick meal if you are short on time! They have a bunch of premade…read moreoptions, quick grab and go. Cold and hot items available. They do have an area to sit and eat by the entry into the mall that has a microwave if you do see something you want to heat up. So many options that include your typical deli foods, great sushi, a pho and ramen bar, hibachi bar, olive bar and so much more. You really have to be picky to not find something to eat here. This is a more upscale grocery store so the prices are a little more expensive than what I'm used to but you do pay for quality and options. They do have quite the selection here. Lots of upscale stores in Southdale now so this makes sense to have a "bougie" grocery store here

I really like the space and the way they have organised this marketplace here…read more They have a build your own burger bar that is actually pretty decent, lots of food options and a nice ice cream counter Cheese deli and an indoor and outdoor space to eat Staff were friendly and helpful It's part of southdale mall so plenty of parking available

We always go to kowalski for quick meal plus groceries…read more The store was very well stocked and the food variety was pretty good. I believe the deli and food area has more options available during lunch hour than dinner hour, which make sense. At time there would be yummy samples. They also host events for us to try out new things. Take off one star was because some employee previously offer my kids with religious figures toys. It was very strange and they just randomly give the toy figures to our kids without asking parents consent. It hasn't happen for the past few visits and hopefully won't happen ever again.

Hark! Gather ye round, good gentles all, for I must needs recount a most wondrous encounter within…read morethe fair halls of Kowalski's Market. Upon a fine morn, I did venture forth with but a single purpose: to procure one grape--nay, not just any grape, but one most crisp and crunchy, like unto the first frost-kissed fruit of autumn's glory. Lost amidst the aisles of abundance, my spirit did begin to waver. Yet lo! There appeared a gallant youth, clad in the humble vestments of service--his name, as sung by the angels (or perhaps his nametag), was Zachary. With a smile bright as the morning sun and cheer as boundless as a spring meadow, this noble fellow did not mock my quest, strange though it was. Nay, he embraced it with mirth and honor, guiding me with great care through vineyard and produce till the chosen orb was found. Truly, Zachary is a steward of joy, a knight of customer service, and the grape--verily!--was as crunchy as mine heart did hope. Five stars, and may his smile never fade.