Great little gem and amazing how well stocked this little store is. We have stopped by many times…read moreafter realizing that we left something at home.

From the owner: White Pines General offers convenience shopping for Groceries, Basic Hardware, Automotive, Local…read morePure Honey, Local Jams, Local Salsa & Pickles, Local Farm Fresh Eggs, Buffalo, Elk, Venison Snack Sticks, Live Bait and Tackle, Seasonal Items. Grocery ◇ Live Bait ◇ Local Honey ◇ Farm Fresh Eggs ◇ Local Jams ◇ Local Goat Milk Soap & Lip Balm

This was my first visit to Festival, but they had a very wide selection of products. The meat…read moreselection looks very good (we'll be back!) and Beth was very helpful during the checkout process and getting us signed up for a rewards card and explaining the benefits.

When I was new to the neighborhood, I was thrilled that there was a Festival Foods near me. I…read moreraised my kids near to the Festival Foods of White Bear Lake. I knew I would get fresh produce and beautiful flowers. One time I couldn't find salt, the guys in the meat department told me where to find the salt. All departments are willing to help all customers.

Cub grocery stores around the Twin Cities are exceptionally generous. They allow food trucks and…read moresmall businesses to park in their lots to do business. Of course, they are parked furthest away from the actual store, but the support is nice to see. When you see a review from me for a Cub store, chances are that I am here to support a local business. It was the case a few Saturdays ago. I was back to pick up two bottles of Fire and Ice Pickles. Michelle is the woman behind this fine business. It was my second time ordering from her. The waiting list is a good month to get your pickles. I lucked out with my timing. She had a few pickup locations. I had arrived in town on a Friday. She had a pickup date on Saturday. It was at this Cub store in Blaine. The window was between 3 and 4 pm. I had no problem finding this Cub store. I was coming from Coon Rapids, so my drive was ten minutes. This Cub store is in a rather vast plaza. The store is wide. It also has a pharmacy. There was plenty of parking just after 3 pm. It was moderately busy. It was easy finding her vehicle with her company's logo on flags. She is a nice woman. She remembered that I stayed in Bloomington the first time that I bought a bottle of her amazing pickles. I was in Eagan this time. I paid with cash. She bottled and packaged my jars of pickles nicely. She worked until 4 am to get all orders ready for this day. I was up till 4 am as well, coming down from the Minnesota Wild winning game 3 of the first round of playoffs. She said that if I needed more pickles, to let her know. She would expedite my order because I "came so far," which was super sweet of her. When I ordered my first bottle of pickles, I consumed them within a day. They are that yummy. They are tangy, sweet, garlicky, with heat. So good! I was a bit better pacing myself with my two bottles of pickles. I ate them before my trip was over. Delicious! They make regular pickles seem so boring. I appreciate that she has Cub pickup locations around the Twin Cities. It allows me to discover new places that I've never been to. I can also figure out where Cub stores are that I could potentially shop at someday! (130)

Great customer service in the meat department and friendly cashiers. Love having fresh popcorn!…read moreLighting in the produce section is bright and the apples were stacked perfectly, not dropped like another Cub store. Staff was quick to clean up after a customer dropped a carton of eggs in the cashier lane. This will be my new Cub store.

While shopping at Bruce's for four years now, I've enjoyed the staff most of all. The young women…read moreand men are especially cordial, talkative and responsive. Saying hello to your customer is of paramount importance, it lets them know their loyalty is important. Over the past 2 to 3 years, a particular older woman working there has waited on me many times. I can honestly say her attitude borders on hostile. Not once have I been greeted when using her lane. Today was no different. No smile, no hello, nothing to suggest I was anything but an inconvenience. Not once has any other employee demonstrated such cold, unwelcoming behavior. My fear is she may be the wife of one of the owners. I enjoy the store for many reasons but the poor customer service demonstrated by this woman, Cashier 0020, is reason enough to cease going. Bruce's management: if she is someone's wife, I feel sorry for you. If not, perhaps it's time to school the older gal in appropriate customer service. The younger generation working there has it down pat. Written 5/7/2025

Don't judge a book by its cover. I will say that the outside…read moreis this grocery store had me a bit nervous walking in, but it is a perfect small town grocery store. As you would say expect, more expensive than a big box, but great specials too. We just moved to town and glad to have this store in the area.

very helpful staff. great selection of products. butchers knowledgeable. excellent bakery. 24 hour…read moreservice. support young peoples endeavors.

To Whom It May Concern,…read more I am submitting this correspondence as a formal complaint concerning the conduct of an employee at your store during my visit yesterday, 7/11/26 between 1:20 pm -- 1:30 pm. The treatment I received was unacceptable, inconsistent with reasonable customer service standards, and warrants immediate review by Cub Foods management! I approached the guest services counter for the lawful purpose of completing a purchase using United States coin currency, specifically quarters. At all times, I remained calm, respectful, and cooperative. Despite this, the employee refused to assist me. Rather than professionally explaining any store policy or attempting to resolve the situation, she made a dismissive remark, abruptly terminated the interaction, and walked away, leaving me standing at the counter without assistance! Equally troubling was the employee's demeanor. She displayed what I reasonably perceived to be open hostility, including an angry facial expression and narrowed eyes immediately before walking away. Her conduct conveyed contempt rather than professionalism and left me feeling humiliated and publicly disrespected. The employee represented herself as a manager. However, I observed that her name tag did not identify her as holding a managerial position. I request that Cub Foods determine whether she was, in fact, authorized to represent herself in that capacity. I am Latino, and I left this interaction with a genuine concern that I was treated differently because of my ethnicity. While I recognize that only a thorough investigation can determine the motivation for an employee's conduct, I cannot ignore the fact that I experienced treatment that was markedly discourteous, dismissive, and degrading. Every customer, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, is entitled to equal treatment, dignity, and respect while conducting ordinary business. Accordingly, I request that Cub Foods promptly investigate this incident, including reviewing any available surveillance footage, identifying all employees involved, determining whether company policies or standards of conduct were violated, and taking whatever corrective action is appropriate. I also request a written response outlining the findings of your investigation and the measures implemented to ensure that customers are treated professionally and respectfully going forward. Organizations are ultimately judged not only by the policies they publish, but by the conduct they permit. I sincerely hope Cub Foods will treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves and demonstrate its commitment to providing all customers with fair, respectful, and professional service. I look forward to your timely response. Respectfully, Natalia Esperanza

I have been shopping this great little store for years. Close to home and has most of the stuff I…read moreneed. Now the idiots at corporate have decided to not carry cheese! How dumb can they be. Now I have to go to another store just for cheese when needed. Pull your heads out!

The old lady at the check out was the RUDEST! I have worked retail all of college and some outside…read moreof it. Never have i treated someone so poorly. She needs to find a different job if she can't handle check out.

Definitely get the pizza for pick up it's good the staff is very friendly the store is clean and…read morekept up

They have some of the things I have trouble finding at other stores! The food seems fresh…read more It always seems clean. The workers are helpful! I have called in to see if they have an item I need and are very helpful. I really appreciate their selection in the deli. They also have a great section for food sensitivity's products. There is a large cheese section.

Excellent - so much so that I hate going into another store. The meats are great. Aged great. The…read moreburger is not greasy - with much tallow. The prices are reasonably the same as about anyone else locally. Always very friendly at the Meat Counter. If you haven't figured it out - Andover's Meat Counter is the reason I shop there. You peeps are awesomesauce!!!!

Shame on Festival Foods!!! What a non- patriotic attempt to…read morehonor veterans. Giving away non-nutritional food items as an attempt to lure veterans into the store to spend $20 as a pre-cursor to obtain the freebees HOW PATHETIC! .This is a total insult to our veterans.

Perfect sized store that has excellent selection of unique items that I cannot find in other stores…read morein the area. The rewards program is great and their staff is always so nice. My family loves the muffins and cookies from the bakery. The only issue that I have ever had, is making sure not to grab expired items from the dairy department. The shop online is really helpful during the holidays and other hectic times. It's a bit of a drive for me but totally worth it.

Always has the freshest meat and have always been able to tell the quality, very good and highly…read morerecommended. Many Bulk options aswell

Great selections, came in for sausage, this is the place, wide variety! Definitely recommended!read more