They sold me moldy cornbread and expired soda. I called to get a refund and the manager said that…read morewould be no problem. However it was extremely difficult dealing with the rude cashier on a power trip. I won't ever go back. Everything is over priced.

What first brought me to Fresh Thyme Vadnais Heights were their selection of Siena Soap Company…read moreproducts offered. Note, not all locations offer these products, so it's so nice that Fresh Thyme vadnais heights has been a constant supplier for me. It's been so nice not having to run all over the city (although, I would if needed). The store has always been clean and bright. I also love how they offer a wide variety of fresh and healthier options. Lots of other personal care products, protein powders, and bulk items like nuts, peanut butter, and such. If you're a shopper, you may find yourself getting lost in this store (like me). Something to consider, bringing your own reusable bags as each bag cost 10 cents, not the end of the world, but something to be aware of beforehand. Self checkout lanes are highly recommended here. Each time I've been here, maybe 1-2 lanes have been open, so when I needed assistance at the self checkout, it took a little while. However, my encounter with the staff member was good. She checked on the product price and adjusted to the correct cheaper price for me. It was a good experience. I will continue coming to Fresh Thyme for my Siena Soap Company needs and any other items I may need that are harder to come across at your regular grocery store.

A small market with a big selection. They have a lot of more unique stuff than you would find at…read morebig chain grocery stores. There were even some artisan bowls and such. The staff was very friendly.

I feel the need to update my review amid the COVID-19 madness right now. I went to this location on…read morea Saturday afternoon during the height of social distancing and people stocking up for 30 days worth of supplies for a self-quarantine. I was expecting the images that I've been seeing in the news: empty shelves, chaotic and aggressive atmosphere, etc. What I discovered at Mississippi Market was the exact opposite. I was one of about 10 other customers. Every single shelf was full of beautiful produce and all the necessities (except for toilet paper but I don't blame the co-op... people are truly unreasonable with this obsession right now and have purchasing patterns that are difficult to anticipate). There was music playing softly in the background and the staff were calm and friendly, even though I know their workday is exponentially more difficult right now. There was so much extra hand sanitizer around the store. The good kind that smells like lavender! Thank you to this co-op for being the calmest haven for ingredients to make nutrient dense meals throughout this time of isolation and public chaos.

Great help snd store is very nice. Second time at their bakery and twice grabbed a lemon poppy seed…read moremuffin 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.

I don't have a Kowalski's in my backyard, so whenever I see one near, I like to stop for browsing…read morepurposes. 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.

I love your store and visit at least once a week. Consider discontinuing Everyday Essentials frozen…read moreFrench cut green beans. We had so many inedible sticks in our last 2 bags it was disappointing.

10 all around great staff great deli great layout and in they don't have something in stock the…read morewill get it in for you

I'm a frequent here for my tropical fruits. I bought their greens and they do have chicken in the…read morefreezer which is sale for a good reasonable price. Their fruits are good and they have good customer service. The staff are helpful and friendly. It's a little small store, but the place is clean and organize. They recently start their dry food can aisle and expense, their product a bit more.

From the owner: Our busines specializes in customer service and excellent Tropical Fruits/Exotic Fruits and…read morevegetables selection. We understand what a difference it is when you are able to eat fresh fruits and vegetables! Our leaders are very experienced and knowledgeable on facts and how to pick fruits and vegetables for your convenience. We are for our customers, you're our number 1 priority.

Love, love this market. Whenever I am in town to visit family, I make sure to visit this market…read more There is a great vendor that sells breakfast tacos during the winter and you can buy their tortillas to go! Lots of meat vendors, the pork chops we got were amazing. Also, many local honey vendors, flowers, as well as bread items. I cannot get over the bakery items. I was able to get a great sourdough round and some baguettes for dinner. My daughter loves these spicy cheddar rolls from one of the vendors (keep a look out for them). You cannot go wrong. It is in a central spot that makes this easy to get to, free parking and it is open fairly year round. As a tidbit, it is right next to my favorite coffee shop that makes a great Vietnamese coffee!!! PROS Free parking Lots of vendors, almost year round Great location Great people CONS Nothing, just go and enjoy the stroll

How does someone not love the St. Paul farmers market? It really is the OG for farmers markets…read morearound the Twin Cities. I have been to that one across the river, all I can say is they don't grow bananas in Minnesota. I have been visiting this place for decades, and I really love the way it is evolved well staying true to its roots. You need to have products that have been grown or made within a certain radius of Saint Paul. When I first started visiting, it was mainly growers, but as a farmers markets have expanded in the Twin Cities, some farmers have gone elsewhere. That means we are seeing more vendors of other types of food. People who forge mushrooms, people who make their own cheese. Bee keepers. The world's best pierogies. Tibetan dumplings. So many delights. It is bustling every Saturday and Sunday. It should be a weekly stop for everyone.

Fruitshare is wonderful! My mother is 83 and never, ever happy with anything. For her birthday I…read moreordered her a subscription to Fruit Share and she LOVES it! She eagerly anticipated her shipments, I suspect she is waiting on the porch for the Fedex delivery person. She REFUSES to share with anyone and makes sure everyone knows it! Her shipments have arrived on time, are meticulously packed and every piece of fruit has been perfect - ripeness, taste, no bruising. She appreciates the variety, although we did have a slight issue with the kumquats this month...she only received 12. Fruitshare was able to help me earn additional good daughter points by selling me an additional 3 pounds of kumquats...HEROES! This service is great - my mother is ecstatic, I get brownie points for a gift she likes and uses...and I know she is getting a healthy, high quality product. Fan for life!

I was charged for fruit in March that I never got. I sent two emails to address this with no…read moreresponse-- one at the beginning of April and a second email in May. It is the beginning of June, and the website that is provided on both Yelp and Linked In goes directly to a King 88 online betting website. I cannot even look up my account to see what is going on. It should not be this difficult to contact customer service.

I love Aldi: great prices, "Twice as Nice" guarantee, not too crowded during the day, usually…read moreclean stores and sometimes their own brands surpass other brands. Shortcomings: it doesn't carry every item like a regular grocery store, you pay for bags (I just reuse my own), you need to bus your own cart if you want your quarter back. This is the first Aldi Store that I have been in that locks their public bathroom. You must ask the cashier on duty to grab the key & open the bathroom door.

This is such a great place to do grocery shopping and find home decor or gifts for people as well…read more I love that I can by certain organic products for a great price. The cashiers are moving more towards self check out now than your typical check out option.

It may be -7 degrees in St Paul, but I'm munching on some fresh, locally-grown carrots and sprouts…read morefrom Garden Fresh Farms. I subscribed to their crop share program and pick up a bag of FRESH produce every other week for myself and my daughter. If you have a larger family, you can schedule a weekly pickup. The St Paul location is the Sunrise Market near Minehaha. This is convenient to Mississippi Market -- so I pick up my share and other staples during the same trip. The most recent share included carrots, potatoes, squash, rutabaga, sprouts, lettuce and some tomato-basil soup. Subscribing to the share forces me to eat a variety of vegetables year round. I've rediscovered sprouts after nearly a decade. Summer and winter shares are available. The CSA offers pickup points throughout the Twin Cities and provides the ability to sign up online. It's worth visiting their website, though, and learning how they raise veggies and Fish year-round.

Picked up a rack of baby back ribs on ribfest Saturday for seventeen bucks. Pre-made, packaged, and…read morein a cooler at the register. All the ingredients to a good rib was there. I paired it w some sticky rice n hot sauce n it seal the deaI. I ate all the meat to the bones! Also saw them smoking some ribs on the side of the building... recommended. Saw some fried chicken n other goodies will have to come back when I have more time.

I hadn't been there since I moved to Forest Lake and the place was called Richards and before that,…read moreRogers? Stopped in and got some sirloins, dagos and something they call a gangster roll. Everything I've had has been A+! The steaks were very tender and juicy. Loved them. The fresh dago patties were very good. Much much better than Morellis dago patties. In fact these could be put up against many restaurant hot dagos in the Twin Cities, short of DeGidios hot dago. They are in a league of their own. The Gangster Roll caught my eye in the meat case and I had to ask the butcher(owner) what it was. It is a pork tenderloin filleted out, then stuffed with pepper jack cheese, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and sprinkled with. Porketta seasoning, then rolled back up. I got one and I'm glad I did! It was fan-freaking-tastic! I wish I snapped pics of everything. I will be making Borchert's a weekly stop.