If you find yourself even remotely close to St. Boniface, do yourself a favor and make a pilgrimage…read moreto this butcher shop - it's an absolute gem and a non-negotiable stop for us! They have a deli, vast meat selection, and hot food to order! They also have lunch specials so there's really never a bad time to come. Everyone who works here is so friendly, willing to offer help, suggestions, and food pairings. There is a small seating area inside but tables available on the front porch as well! Every visit here for us is a treat, but there are a few items that are consistently at the top of our list. I am absolutely obsessed with their pickle roll-up pasta salad. It's uniquely delicious and has that perfect tangy, savory balance that keeps me coming back for more. Their honey dill smoked salmon is another personal favorite; it's incredibly tender with a beautiful smoky flavor and just the right hint of sweet honey and dill. My husband is equally in love with their maple glaze smoked salmon - it's sweet, rich, and perfectly smoked. And for a quick, satisfying snack, his go-to is always their turkey jerky, which is packed with flavor. Beyond the specialty items, their fresh meats are simply unmatched! We've bought many of their steaks, and they are consistently fantastic (highly recommend their NY strips and tomahawks when you feel fancy). No matter how we grill them, they always turn out incredibly moist and juicy. But the real star in the grilling department I think might just be their brats. Seriously, the casing on these brats is perfection - it crisps up beautifully on the grill, creating that satisfying snap with every bite. I've tried brats from so many places, and none come close to the crispiness and flavor of theirs. The quality, flavor, and unique selection here truly make it a standout. This isn't just a butcher shop; it's honestly a culinary destination! A definite must-visit for anyone who appreciates top-notch meats and delicious prepared foods.

Cathy's is the best for all around meats, cheese, snacks, and deli food. Order by the pound or buy…read morea pre-package. They have lots of local eats and are happy to help you find what you need. The brats are the best. Cant go wrong with any flavor. I have always liked the wild rice one- although Im not sure if they stopped making it or if its just seasonal. The breakfast burrito is also amazing. They have cry baby craigs hot sauce- if you know you know.

The hot italian sandwich is easily the best sandwich in a 10 mile radius. Their burgers are also…read morereally good and I enjoy ordering the special ones they occasionally have. It's never a "hit or miss" place, it's good pretty much regardless of whos behind the counter. Also the PS bbq sauce and seasonings they carry are really good and have edged out my previous favorite (wee willy's). Worth browsing their deli and grocery options!

If you read my reviews, you know I love a good Reuben so I had to try The Butcher's Deli's version…read moreand it was pretty good. The meat:kraut ratio didn't have enough kraut and the cheese disappeared into the bread, but overall a solid outing. The Thousand Island dressing (fortunately on the side) tasted too strongly of mayonnaise. Luckily I had some and also had extra kraut. Girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do. I ordered the Potato Salad and it was bland but a little hot sauce made it taste good. Texture of the potatoes was perfect.

The sandwiches are very good for lunch. I enjoyed a pastrami and Swiss on cranberry wild rice…read morebread. It was very tasty.

BJ's Deli offers delish soup, salads, and generous sandwiches in a cozy dining room and patio!read more

I have been coming to Crossroads Deli for over 25 years. September 2024, the brothers ( Scott and…read moreStu) sold the business to a corporation which owns approximately 5-6 other restaurants. I immediately started to worry. Unfortunately my worries have slowly " come true" ...and with an extremely upset heart, Crossroads has changed. Scott and Stu had dedication and sheer love of cooking and baking with the BEST of ingredients and exquisite rare perfect use of spices. Their flavors in everything they touched were some of the VERY BEST I have experienced nationally and in my home state of NY where my father taught Biochemistry in the Bronx at Einstein Med School (1955-1980) and where my intense passion for Delicatessen cuisine originated. Coming almost daily to Crossroads truly made my day! I adored EVERYTHING they created. Even shipped a large lemon coconut cake to mom's beloved 90 year old boss at Scarsdale Medical Center 8 years ago! Today: Their rye bread with caraway seeds was identical to Grossinger's. Now almost zero flavor. The broasted chicken if served hot fresh out of the cooker is still excellent. Some of the original spices gone. The lemon coconut cake has zero real lemon flavor just deep yellow coloring, Their pastrami and corned beef also lost 1/3 to 1/2 of their original flavor plus the size of the sandwiches 1/3-1/2 the original size. The new main dishes are almost tasteless. Their original recipes for matzo ball soup, etc are still good - - vary 8-10 rating. They no longer use as much/ perhaps any butter in their coffee cake " breads" which used to be a 10. Many cookies and tiny pastries in the same display case are still good. Compared to many other restaurants today they are now just " an ok". Gone are the days when Crossroads Deli was " TRULY SPECTACULAR "......

It's been a few years since my last review of Crossroads Deli, but my rating remains high. Their…read morematzo ball soup is one of the best versions available in the Twin Cities. Today I tried their Roast Beef on Weck, which is carved roast beef on a type of roll called a Weck (a Kaiser-style roll topped with coarse salt and caraway seeds.). The restaurant was busy, and this is not a trendy place! I'd be surprised if there was anyone in the restaurant who was not of Medicare age (which also describes me; I'm not being ageist, just truthful). This is something that is available for lunch, during the week (not on weekends). Previously, I wanted to order this before. It was at the beginning of the lunch hour, so unfortunately the end pieces were cooked well-done. I asked if they would cut from the center, which is much more rare, but they wouldn't do that. This time, we came later and I could see that the roast beef was gloriously rare, which is what I like. The sandwich was quite enjoyable because it was juicy and flavorful. It comes with a side of cole slaw which is vinegar based (which I liked, but isn't traditional in the Midwest). It's difficult to find good, rare roast been in the Twin Cities, so this was another good find. My wife had the matzo ball soup, which remains high quality. The beef on weck sandwich (with coleslaw) was nearly $20, which is a bit on the expensive side. The service is spotty. It depends upon who is your waitstaff person (I knew it would be slow based on our previous experience with this person).

Love this store! Great store!…read moreYummy pizza in the kitchen dept (deli) Decorated for the holidays! Great layout!

We only shop here when we can't get to Cub. Everytime we shop here, something happens that makes it…read morea lousy experience. Staff that ignores you or won't move out of the way to let you pass, too few cashiers, etc. One day this summer, I was overcharged for an item (it was priced incorrectly in their system, different than the in-store advertised price) so went to the Customer service desk to let them know and the woman there huffed like I was being a real inconvenience! I wasn't asking for a refund, just wanted to kindly let them know, but she seemed genuinely annoyed by me. My husband and I laugh about it and draw straws to see who has to go when we find ourselves needing something. We joke about wearing our GoPro camera just because of the odd and rude things that seem to happen every visit.

The best artisanal breads..cranberry walnut..6 seed multigrain…read more. And refrigerator case meals, the Wisconsin mac and cheese.. Wish these stores were in every state..

I love Lunds and Byerly's. I've always really loved their salad bar. But now it seems they're using…read morenearly outdated lettuce. For $12 pound use fresh lettuce not the stuff that's nearly expired. Disappointing. Many brown and wilted leaves.

This place is great! It's not super big, but the variety is unbelievable. Staff is always friendly,…read moreefficient, and happy to offer suggestions. It's definitely my favorite place in the Twin Cities for meats.

Really nice people working here, they do a good job providing that classic meat counter experience…read more They definitely excel with the seafood selection, quite the variety and well displayed. I stop in for random things pretty often, always leave with more than I planned. Good tip, they have a coupon in the Maple Grove Shopper thing in the mail.

On our way down from Brained Mn we needed a bite to eat.Wanted something refreshing so we decided…read moreon subs.I ordered the combo which has corn beef,ham and pastrami on it...with a little mayo,pickle,lettuce and that special vinaigrette they put on the sandwich was good.They bread was dry so that took away from the sub.The bread makes the sub.However the fixings was well organized and fresh!My wife reiterated the same.Everything was on point except the bread being dry. Our servers were nice and helpful.Our food came out very quickly as it was slow around 2pm.Its an old Irish pub style feel.People must like to play cribbage there barcode there were a lot of people in the hall of fame. Stop in to have a sub and play some cribbage.Hopw the bread is better next time!

Pretty good sandwich. The portion was huge. A little dry tho, maybe I didn't order it correctly.read more

The food here is incredible! It never misses! Every single time it is just as good as the last!!…read moreThe service is always so nice! Very welcoming and "homey". The ambiance is fun! I like that you can really tell this place has been loved for years

Food and service was off the top! Love their sandwiches best in forest lake! Great lobby too!read more