Products are great but some of the stall needs a personality. If you're not willing to offer…read moreservice with a smile on your face then you need to find a different job.

I love stopping in when we're in the area. Best beef jerky in the state hands down. Maybe even the…read morebest in the country - prove me wrong! They have coolers of prepackaged meat snacks, cheeses and cases of various meat in different cuts for cooking up at home. This place is top notch and the workers are super friendly and knowledgeable. Not just "hey there tourist" friendly, but genuinely so. If you keep an ear open you'll hear that they aren't having the same scripted conversation with every customer. I find that endearing and it makes me feel more appreciated. The store is fairly large and full of enticing tourist traps like more cheese, candy, wine, sodas, beer and other items. But it's not done in a kitschy sense, more like carefully curated vignettes of interest. Do I fall for these? You betcha! But I mostly budget for all the beef jerky I can carry. Seriously. I found out that I can order online to have it shipped to my house. I wept a little with joy. So, do I recommend that you make a special trip to the Holmen Meat Locker for beef jerky? Absolutely I do. And while you are there feel free to purchase some of their other offerings.

I have shopped at Aldis for years, good prices and food, always been a good experience, also check…read moreout clerks always helpful and things easy to find on line and delivery is on time and leave my groceries on the porch as I ask.

Aldi's has really changed since I was a kid. I remember going there with my parents shopping. They…read morenever had as much brand name stuff as they do now, and in fact, I think it was mostly off brand, Aldi's exclusives, or imported goods. This store uses to be a little outdated, but since the remodel a couple of years ago, it's a much more inviting place and they have great food items! Lots of cool imported cheeses and breads, as well as other foods. The wine selection is really nice, and I'm looking forward to trying their sugar free Pinot Grigio! It's definitely a lot easier on the wallet, and you get so much for what you pay for which is always nice. I wish they would build one in La Crosse because it's such a jaunt to get there, but it is worth it for now! I encourage anyone who has never shopped here to do so! You will save so much money on most items, and they are great quality. I wish they would get Gatorade Zero and Smuckers All Natural Peanut Butter! Overall, this is one of my favorite places to shop and I will ALWAYS be a customer!

Prices are about the same as WM. But nice place to grocery shop. Produce and fruit is good.read more

This place is an absolute gem. Love the vibe. The staff was very attentive and kind. The food and…read morecoffee were so interesting and delicious. We will for sure be back.

My oh my, what an approximate name for this place!…read more There was a 30min wait upon arrival as a party of 3. We grabbed a menu & started plotting our plan of attack. Down the line, our 3 selections & split em. We were seated within 20min of arrival. Our wait staff was friendly & efficient. Food came up in a reasonable time & everything was great, ESPECIALLY the sandwich the hubs got. Hands down the beat dish we had on this trip. Prices weren't terrible - especially given the serving sizes and options. Drinks were filled quickly, as were plates. A very solid stop with some intriguing art.

It is highly recommended by the locals in La Crosse, WI. Prices are reasonable, and service is…read moregreat. The staff who serve you ice cream are also baristas or candy makers because it's three stores in one, with walls dividing each room.

The Pearl is definitely a local favorite and was a perfect stop for the afternoon of July 4th. The…read moreestablishment is super fun and cute. On this day, the line to get in was super long but their awesome team worked efficiently, managed the crowd, and the ice cream was as always incredible!!

This is a must visit when in the area. Large selection of bakery items, gluten free options and…read morespecialty coffee.

I first sashayed in here on Halloween, looking to load up on treats for myself and my partner to…read moredig into later that night. It was a warm, bustling little place, with lots of friendly folks on staff and plenty to choose from! The white chocolate cookies are great, the donuts are awesome (my favorite was the maple bacon, so far), and the stacks on stacks of pre-packaged treats promise something for everyone. I adore the puppy chow, and my partner can't get enough of their cake pops. They even have dog treats for your furry friends! I've been here three more times since, and plan to return whenever I can.

We were on our way out of Wisconsin on a road trip when we realized we wanted to pick up some…read moreWisconsin cheese and that's when we looked up the nearest place to get some and Le Coulee Cheese Castle came up! I'll be honest, I was a little unsure about what we were going to come across when we pulled off the highway into this town, but I'm so glad we stopped into Le Coulee. It was such a nice little shop with a great selection of cheese (and crackers!!!) and other gift-shop type things. The man working (who may have been the owner?) was so incredibly kind and helpful. We left feeling so satisfied that we got our Wisconsin cheese at the recommendation of a cheese-shop owner and had such a pleasant experience there!

This store is cute, but this is Wisconsin and the bar for a good cheese store is fairly high. This…read moreplace did not clear that bar. Many grocery stores in Wisconsin have more extensive specialty cheese selections than the Cheese Castle. This place is 3 refrigerator sized coolers with cheese (and butter and meat). If looking for a wide variety of cheese, keep looking. If looking for a cute store with cheese and candy and such while in West Salem, than this certainly should be a stop you make. Ie, stop if in town, no need to go out of your way to stop, though.

Their pastries were so delicious I didn't even get a photo of them before they were all gobbled up…read more A very nice selection with a wide variety of croissants, bread loaves, cookies and more. Will absolutely be back! There was a small line waiting upon opening but we were helped in a reasonable amount of time. Very tiny place but they do have a couple of tables outside if weather is nice.

I am afraid to leave this as it is a gem! Best sourdough in town! Great sweets as well. Not your…read moreaverage bakery!