I visited based on a recommendation and I was not disappointed. I wanted to purchase a gift to…read moresupport local businesses over the holidays. I asked 'what screams 'Golden Fig' such that is will create a unique gift for a special foodie person. They recommended the hot chocolate mix and spices as they create both in house and are unique to their store. There are several options for each and I chose one chocolate and some homemade marshmallows to accompany and several slices that reminded me of far away travels. So fun. I had a ton of fun perusing the store. There were so many things to look at. Lots of holiday options but also a few staples if you just need a local grocer. Parking is on street but I found a spot right in front. Great experience.

We stopped in during Paws on Grand- the owner was absolutely delightful and so friendly. It was a…read morehot day- she offered to let us sit in the entrance with the pups to cool down for a bit. She was so wonderfully outgoing. Went back another time without the pups and stopped in to browse around- so many cute items, specialty food, candy , gifts etc. so much to browse through and such a cute shop. I only wish I lived closer now- we lived about 6 blocks away for years and never visited- it's not until you move do you appreciate it.

Great small market. Super Clean and organized. Friendly…read moreservice. They played zen music, I feel like more at the massage place than a market but it's ok with me. so glad there's an asian market closer to where I live. easy to get too, easy parking!

Vieng Chan grocery store is a welcome addition to the West Seventh neighborhood. It located where…read morean old family chain (Cooper's) had been. the owners clearly gave thought to what the neighborhood needs. The selection of food was balanced between Asian specialty items and regular grocery items people in the neighborhood need. It was very clean and the staff friendly. I did not find every item I might have wanted at an Asian grocery store but I found some Korean vegan items I have not spotted elswehere! I appreciated the fresh and reasonably priced produce. This is such a fantastic addition to the neighborhood!

overall good sandwich but nothing exceptional. friendly workers and easy order ahead process. small…read moreinside but seating available outside with easy parking.

One of my favorite sandwich places in all of the TC! Whenever we are St. Paul and thinking about…read morelunch, this place is on the shortlist. Parking is easy, as there is a free public lot about 50 feet away, and street parking is also available. The workers are always friendly, and often will give you cheese samples (yum). I have never had a bad sandwich here. Some favorites are the chicken salad, the prosciutto-fig-ricotta, and the sweet chorizo. Today, I ordered the Turkey club and the Sandwich of the Week, the La Tur, which had a cow, goat and sheep milk cheese with blueberry honey jam, greens and bacon. It was good, but don't get this sandwich unless you like cheeses that REALLY have that sheep flavor! There are a few small tables for 2 tucked inside by the register, and a couple of small tables outside in nice weather, but this is really more of a grab'n go place. We took these on the plane with us the next day, as we were traveling. Pro Tip: You can earn France 44 rewards at this location, just tell them you are a member when you get to the register!

We've visited the St Paul Meat Shop on a few other occasions. Not only have we enjoyed each item we…read morehave tried, we have been able to find some items or cuts that other butcher shops don't have available. St Paul Meat Shop markets themselves as St Paul's only whole animal butcher shop. One of our favorite items is the pastrami. Their pastrami is amazing! Made and smoked in house. It is sliced thin and makes a great sandwich. They also have turkey which I believe is cooked sous vide. Our last visit we picked up some skirt steak and their juicy lucy burgers. As we were checking out, there was one condiment that we forgot and it didn't appear that they had that. The very nice gentleman was able to locate some for us and helped us out. Quality and service has always been top notch.

This place does remind you that quality is worth the price. The Shepard's Pie is LEGIT! Yes, it's…read morea bit on the pricy side, but that's because they use a blend of beef and lamb, which is the traditional recipe. It's very rich, though, so you get a lot of flavor in a little bit, so it does last. My real find, though, was this Pork Tamale Handpie thing. I wish I could remember the name. The pork was flavorful and highly spiced, the dough flaky, and I don't know how they got the masa in there, but I could taste and feel it (you know that mouthfeel). It was buttery, flaky, crispy, spicy, meaty, and sweet all at the same time and I am positively obsessed. I was so glad to have decided to pick that one up. The store was lovely and the gentleman behind the counter was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. I will absolutely be back.

Normally, I would recommend this place and I shop here quite often. Lately, the produce and meat…read morethat I buy has been going bad very quickly. I have purchased turkey a few times that has gone bad in my fridge before or immediately after the sell by date. I have a brand new fridge as well, so that can't be blamed. When you charge this much for turkey, it should at least last until the sell by date. I also don't appreciate how when you purchase a smoothie, they pour massive amounts of it down the drain when it doesn't fit into your cup. At least set those out as samples. It is extremely wasteful.

This market was incredibly nice, reminiscent of Whole Foods and Sprouts. It's the kind of place I'm…read moregladly frequent and join--if I didn't live over an hour away. I'm glad that non-members can shop here, though, because I really enjoyed walking around. They had an aisle with bulk goods in bins, which I don't often see around here. I was mostly there to check out the cheese selection, and what I found pleased me greatly. They had a nice variety of cheeses, including many top-level local makers. They also had diverse jams, honeys, and crackers to go along with cheese; those were arranged atop the cheese gondola and on a nearby shelf. Checkout was fast, the checker very welcoming and pleasant. I'd definitely visit this market and others in the chain if I come across them again.

Penzeys is my favorite stop for all things spices! I have not been to any of their other locations…read morebut this one is our go to. The staff is incredible. Always smiling and chatting with the customers as if we are all family. They have a great selections and good prices. They often run promos (sign up for their emails!) that make for some really great deals (think freebies and giftcard discounts). They have gift boxes for sale that are great for gift giving. Off street parking is available and the store is clean and spacious.

How fun! Smells great! Picked up unique Christmas presents instead of clothes that don't fit. They…read morehave unusual gift boxes for different purposes and the staff are very helpful with ideas. A fun experience.

Cute chocolate/honey shop!…read more NOTE: they have moved to a less visible, and honestly a little less photogenic, location across the river. They are now in a quiet area of businesses in the Harriet Island area, which happens to have lots of nice areas to stroll. This is a shop that sells artisan chocolate and honey. They're super proud of their honey and even invited me to check out the buzzing bee boxes out back! This is good honey; I don't have pure honey too often but this is very sweet stuff. The chocolate bonbons filled with honey are great, perfect blend of the two. You can also get chocolate-drizzled honeycomb which is quite intense and is ideally experienced shmushed onto some toast or creatively combined with something somehow, but it is a good idea to do something like that. And they have chocolate that isn't about honey but is interesting, artisan stuff! And you can sample a whole bunch of the flavors! Get bars of the ones you like or maybe do what I did and buy a mixed bag of little pieces and bring them to a party and let people guess what the flavors are. The owner was very nice to talk to here, so if you want to do some shopping that might involve either chocolate or honey I think you will be glad you came here.

Prices are too high. Just really creepy vibes I got every…read moretime there . Chocolate was delicious.

They have more than100 100 dried meats and fruits snacks in there. I love their variety choices.read more

Best place in the TC to buy raw, fresh seafood. And great cafe to grab a cooked bite. Enjoyed the…read morewarm Connecticut lobster roll and parm truffle fries. There are several seasonings for fries to choose from. The malt vinegar fries were even better. Lobster roll was good, only missing some garlic butter IMO. There are several sauces up front to use. Bought fresh Bronzino fish to cook at home. The selection is awesome. Very friendly and helpful staff.

I finally got a chance to come to this spot; been on my hitlist for a while. When you walk in,…read morecan't help but notice the assortment of seafood. I suggest coming here to plan an intimate or family seafood feast. We grabbed two branzino's; they were kind enough to remove the scales for us. Afterwards we ventured to the cafe and had some Connecticut style lobster rolls. The malt vinger fries were amazing; wish I had more. However the lobster could have used som more flavor, it was lacking in some areas; perhaps a garlic butter would help. I will come back as there are more items on the menu I wish to try.

Delicious pies, no preservatives, freshly baked. Lots of options and will do special…read morerequests/orders.

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