Great help snd store is very nice. Second time at their bakery and twice grabbed a lemon poppy seed muffin only to learn it was not that but had been labeled as such. All I have had is good, just really need to label pastry's correct. read more

Kowalski's Market - Not a lemon poppy seed (maybe pistachio?), cherry scone (our own coffee) - Grocery Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

I don't have a Kowalski's in my backyard, so whenever I see one near, I like to stop for browsing purposes. This time, I was across the way at Allerycat's awaiting my order. It's a short walk across the parking lot. I feel like there is something different about this Kowalski's location.... Seems bigger and brighter. I also love how it gives me cabin-ish vibes upon entering. My favorite section is on the right side as you walk in... the gift section and there's always so much to look at too. It can be dangerous! Thankfully I was on a time crunch this visit, and couldn't lollygag around too long. I also grabbed a few grocery items. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable when I asked where something was. When I'm in the areas again, I'll stop in for sure. read more

Kowalski's Market - Entrance - Grocery Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Love this location! Has a lot of food! Love the meat department! Excellent customer service! Love the bakery! read more

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Kowalski's WBL has been my go to store for 3 years - especially the deli. The hot meals were wonderful. The last few months the deli consists mostly of meatballs, salmon and chicken. They used to offer more frequently beef medallions, pork chops, etc. I didn't mind paying a bit more for a better selection. Seems like the meatballs are a cheap substitute and the salmon sometimes smells old. Hoping the Kow will get back to its fabulous deli. read more

Just a wonderful company and so many choices, beautiful store. I definitely don't do my every day shopping there but it's fun to go to and they do have some really reasonable prices on the basics. The deli Selection is pretty spectacular And if you're ever running late and need a small gift they have a great selection. read more

Was here Friday morning to use the restrooms with some of my friends. This woman looked to be about middle aged profiled my friends and I . I would not recommend this store for any young person out there. Staff is rude and will follow you around. Lady was lucky I was in a great mood because she was BEYOND RUDE. Will not be recommending this store to ANYONE read more

Awesome local spot. Especially when you are on the lake // grab some snacks, tons of beverages for the cooler (n/a and a huge kombucha selection) -- try it out, if you don't leave with 3 things that make you smile I'd be surprised. Sometimes on an overcast day I'll make a quick walk thru, grab something yummy + leave with a smile on my face. Thanks for having many locations! read more

Kowalski's is still great for quality food items. We've discovered a few new favorites recently. Cheese/crackers/cured meat is a regular reason for us to come to Kowalski's. They have great options and a large variety. Maple sticks. Go get one right now, then get another for your future self 10 minutes from now, you'll NEED it. I am a huge donut fan, but these things are one of the best breakfast pastries I've ever had. They are bordering on candy bar with the amount of caramel and maple on top, but there's enough dough there to call it breakfast still. Sushi. We are new to the sushi game, but kept hearing that Kowalski's has pretty decent sushi. We tried some last night and it was pretty good. Tasted very fresh. There was hardly any left when we got there at 6:30 because they only make a certain amount each day. I'm looking forward to trying some new varieties next time. read more

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I am grateful to have Kowalski's market in our area. When shopping during COVID 19 they had cleaning supplies at the door for carts AND gloves to wear!! BRAVO! They are taking this seriously! So appreciated! They have wonderful variety of food selections throughout the entire store, Deli included, and plentiful items for those who are gluten free; on the shelf, dairy and fresh baked goods too! They stock a goodly amount of organic products, non GMO, and the produce is fresh and excellent. I almost always can find anything at Kowalski's that I need or want. And if not, they'll get it for you. Customer service is always top notch and present to help. And it doesn't hurt to have a Starbucks there as well! WELL worth your time! THANKS Kowalski's for doing such a great job! read more

Great find in white bear lake! I was in town for the week and stumbled into this place towards the end of my stay. I was only disappointed that I hadn't gone here earlier. What a gem, wish it were closer to where I live! If you have a whole foods near you, this place maybe similar but even better. They have amazing choices in fresh meat and seafood. Great coffee selections and specialty food items. They even had an area for items you may want to purchase for your kitchen, very cute selection! Also, they had a ready-to-eat section as well if you need to pick something up for lunch or dinner. There is a Starbucks in this location too if you wanted to get your fix before you leave ;-) read more

Took the family here last night as a quick stop for a dessert and was sadly disappointed once we got home! Both the other half and I got two different kinds of cheesecake and honestly we both took a bite and tossed. The chocolate cake my girls got were very dry and for $4 each a waste! I might not ever go back to visit the bakery...sadly! read more

Kowalskis is my number one spot for breakfast as it is conveniently located right next to my work. They have a great bakery selection, I absolutely love their morning buns! They also haver a great selection for lunch on the go, including salads, sushi, fruit cups, and other pre packaged meals along with a big wall full of bottled beverages. If you are in the mood for coffee there is a Starbucks right inside by the checkout. I do not typically shop here for groceries, but I know they have a great selection of produce, and meat. They have just about anything you would be looking for in a grocery store. It is definitely your higher end grocery store. Prices are a bit higher than most but they have good quality food. It is fairly small but I like that because I do not get lost looking for a single item, and If you're looking to quick grab something it doesn't take fifteen minutes to get to the back of the store. However, with a smaller store they do not have everything under the sun. If you are looking for something very specific they may not have the right brand, size, or flavor you are looking for. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and often times they have free samples. By request they will even carry your bags out to your car. read more

Kowalski's Market - Morning buns in my mouth - Grocery Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

The customer service at this Kowalskis is unbeatable. Everyone in the store was more than willing to help and incredibly friendly. The cheese section is fabulous and the "cheese lady" was incredibly knowledgable and enthusiastic. She took cheeses out of the case for me to sample before I purchased and told me the origin and history of some of the products. The meat and seafood section is also top notch - very fresh. This location is on the way to my cabin, so I will definitely be stopping in again soon. read more

I do love myself some Kowalski markets. This location and the one are grand are two of my favorites because they are on the smaller side and quaint feeling which I enjoy when getting lost in my own thoughts while browsing all the phenomenal ingredients and cheese choices. I am in foodie heaven as my brain starts to fantasize about what delicious and unique offerings I will serve my friends and family at our next gathering. If you are bored with your current menu take a nice visit here and get inspired. Parking is not typically a problem and they do a great job at packing your groceries and even walking them to your car. read more

I had a yen for some sea scallops, and figured Kowalski's for the best,...right?! They looked great, ordered a pound, took them home, refrigerated, with the intention of having them for dinner the next day. Whoa! Had all the side dishes prepared, and ready, unwrapped the scallops, and was totally overwhelmed by an ammonia cloud..... Jumped in the car, and back to the store. First employee in meat dept., "I don't smell nothing"....called the manager over, "smell ok to me"... They reeked! I decided the hell with it, took my receipt to the front, and asked for my money back..... of course they had to contact the meat dept. for confirmation, took 15 minutes...... I'M DONE! They should need my business, but I guess they don't think they do......I don't need to patronize them, so I won't!!! read more

Be prepared to forget why you are there. All along the outside are gift and artisan items. I needed to buy a shower gift and found the coolest apron. I found a local cookbook, Minnesota Homegrown.There was a sea bar soap on sale in a corner with a rack of other sale items. They have beautiful kitchen items. I picked up a cheese knife. This place is great if you're planning a party.There's a Starbucks.I think I went in to use the bathroom. I left after spending $85.This is a beautiful area right on the lake. read more

I'm getter tired of this location. Check out the pics of the rotten lettuce I bought less than 24 hrs ago. It's an obligation at these high priced grocers to eye (and taste) what they put in the shelves. Yeah in the attempt to have a light, healthy, gluten free sandwich. They don't have the same products as the Grand Ave store. However, they have a ton of open floor space dedicated to candy and random gift items for impulse buyers and "do it all at the grocery store" folks. Not bad, but if I can get more product grocery product selection into a space I kinda think that's the actual point. Here's pictures of that lettuce. Grocers do have an actual business "burden" to refund for bad or nasty tasting products they sell if you can at least easily show clear spoilage or that the entire bottle of tartar sauce you opened doesn't look used b/c you only tasted it --- before, thank goodness, using it. read more

Kowalski's Market - bad produce - Grocery Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Kowalski's always feels so classy to me. Being from California we don't have many nice grocery store options. We come to Kowalski's for our pre-made food needs. Tubing down a river? Grab a Kowalski's sandwich. Having a party? Whip out some potato salad. I've also never had to wait long to check out. Short trip in short trip out. read more

Nice. Fancy. Clean. I was sad they didn't have an onsite bakery - that's why I stopped. read more

You've come a long way baby! I remember this place before it had the homey, wood panneled store front and only a big cream colored building with huge red letters spelling out Kowalskis, capable of being seen from across the lake. It's got a relatively good selection of products although it feels small inside. There is no actual bakery counter, which would have been helpful in getting my dad's birthday cake this past weekend. The checkers are helpful and only charged us $1.99 for some Papyrus Happy Birthday candles when she couldn't find the price. The prices of all other items are somewhere between Safeway and Whole Foods, so not terrible. It's the closest grocery store to my grandparents and works in a pinch. read more

This is a great grocery store. They get five stars for Customer service. Every interaction I have with any one of them is positive, helpful and professional. The store is always very tidy and organized. The only caution is high price and limited selection. It is a bit spendier than other options and selection is limited but on the same hand it is higher end and Every product will exceed your expectations in quality. read more

A great little market, with plenty of health, unique foods to purchase. The fresh deli/bakery is a great place to grab a bite. It's like a homegrown version of Whole Foods or Fresh Market. read more

Long time customer. Upscale grocery with good selection of produce (plenty of it organic), good array or standard grocery items, a very nice deli, all with an aim for high quality items. Very pleasant shopping experience. Has the benefit of a Starbucks coffee counter and seating to enjoy a coffee beverage. Plenty of parking. Note that prices are a bit higher than at some competitors, but worth it if looking for a lower stress shopping outing. read more

This store used to be my go to grocery - for 15 years. Before I get started on the bad let me list the good. -The produce is good. -Dexa (sorry if I misspelled it) at the cheese counter is amazing. -Even though the prices are higher than over stores I was willing to pay it for service and convenience. Now the bad. -They remodeled the store and ever since, things have been sliding downhill. They made the shelves shorter to uses different lighting system. The isles are shorter to create more floor space for higher margin non-grocery items. The upshot of all this is that they are shocking considerably fewer items in the store. There are dozens of items that we purchased on a regular basis that are no longer available. -Customer service has left the building. I have spoken to several employees in the store and completed customer comment cards. The employees are unapologetic. No responses to the comment cards have been forthcoming. With the disappearance of stock and the decline in responsiveness/service, we being forced to take our business elsewhere. The only reason I will go there anymore is to shop the cheese counter. Can't wait for the new Cub Foods to open on White Bear Ave. read more

I definitely recommend going here. It looks great from the inside out! Their food is slightly expensive, but worth your money. Their bathroom looks fantastic as well! Good place to take a poo in too. Toiletries were well stocked, not one person came in while I was in there. Nice and cozy! read more

This is one of the cutest grocery stores! Love it. Has great food selection and produce looked very fresh. To top it off, they have a Starbucks inside and offer a punch card. 10th drink is free. read more

Very dangerous to buy whole grilled/cocked chicken in this shop, I found warms yesterday. I wanted to give zero.

whenever we visit our daughter in White Bear Lake, we make it a point to go to Kowalski's Market. Their cheese selection is better than any market I've been to. (We live northwest of Chicago). The 'cheese lady' really knows her product and can suggest brands that she thinks we would like. Our family grew up on Liederkranz, (which is not made anymore) and she has recommended several that are so close you'd think it was the real thing. Barbara Scharringhausen read more

Love coming here in the mornings to grab some awesome muffins or maybe even a salad from the salad bar. The store is clean and the staff are always very friendly! read more

Really poor customer service. Took me 2 trips to the store, argument with cashier and over the phone with store manager to correct pricing error. You'd think paying premium price gets you better customer service - in this case it doesn't. Last time shopping here. read more

Everything about this store is great except for the deli workers. They are just unwilling to slice meat to order. I just had Dixie at the deli and she refused to try to get my meat sliced thinly. Told me she couldn't. I have had thin sliced meat and I know it can be done. They have a can't do attitude in the deli. Come on workers - smile and get it right!! read more