What a fun place! The little museum is full of old products and history of the company. It is…read morealso free to get in. Not to mention it smells amazing! The gentleman working was really friendly and helpful. We really stocked up on our favorites and picked up some new things to try. I recommend the Chai Tea. It is delicious.

I love this place when I visit Winona. The spices are amazing and the history is really…read moreinteresting. We always stop and get updated spices and baking materials.

I am a new reader (i.e. not a professional reader). I am trained in advocating for women in…read moreabusive situations and recovering from sexual assault as well as a very experienced spiritual counselor. Because I call myself ChristoPagan I am not even being given the time of day. I was subject to criticism scrutiny and rejection without any provocation. I was not "tested" to see if I can actually do an accurate reading just grilled on what I believe. I do not proselytize at people; I am not a "fundamentalist;" I do not support Trump! etc. Not only that, but a reader who has been working there for years that I know very well who doesn't believe in feminism or women's rights much denied that we know each other and did not give the endorsement I was hoping for. I have CPTSD from all four forms of abuse which automatically disqualifies me from having any kind of legitimate "gifts" I guess. Terrible service, support and customer care. Definitely do not recommend.

What a charming local business! The space is beautiful and not over crowded or dark. It's light…read moreand you can really see the care the owners and team take in presenting their goods. There are a few stairs to get in, I think there is a ramp but I did not see one for sure. There was a hand sanitizer and the owner was wearing a mask. Wonderful. Thank you! I dont know t too much of this kind of stuff so basically , I'm a tourist with these sorts of things but I feel the staff I was with on both visits were very welcoming and open to questions . First visit I got some nice soaps with different properties and a really nice face mask for my wife that was locally made. Second time my wife came and she got a sticker for a fun tray I've been working in and a sacred feather and smudging sage. Such a warm and inviting place. We were welcomed right away both times and were a little older , and we were treated with kindness and respect. They have all manner of "new age" alternative goods. Crystals, sage, jewelry, Wiccan good, decor , local craft. Soaps . Incense. Ceremonial goods. Just beautiful things. I say check it out. Support local and support alternative.

Stopped by the other day for some strip steaks and cherry pie (frozen).... both were wonderful!…read moreWill definitely be back when we are in town. The steaks were perfectly marbled and had great flavor.

Great place to buy fresh steaks!! The staff is super cool and friendly. They have a huge selection…read moreof spices and all kinds of other goodies.

I just used an entire bottle of green food coloring and it never got close to a real green. I was…read moremaking the Christmas wreaths with marshmallows and corn flakes. What a mess and not at all appetizing. Will NEVER purchase Watkins food coloring again.

I have a whole library of their extracts that I use for my baking. They have some flavors that I…read morehaven't seen elsewhere locally. I have my own local dealer in Vancouver who I see to get my library of extract stocked. I don't really buy any of the dry spices. I just like their extracts. The best one is of course their root beer which I use in replacement of vanilla for everything....that is my secret. Prices are reasonable.

This place makes me happy. Hard to find ingredients, local food and produce. Decently priced…read more I just can't help but smile here. Where else can I buy elk burgers? Wonderful.

Wow, Noone's reviewed Rochester Fruit? Well, it's wonderful. My Mom used to always bring me here…read morewhen I was very young, and it was my favorite store because it smells so good! But I like it as an adult as well. Wonderful selection, reasonable prices, and the best place to get fruit in Winona.

I hate writing this because I want to support local businesses but: I realize the price of food has…read moregone up but although I don't go to the store near me very often, whenever I do the prices have gone up again. I don't shop there often due to such poor quality food. I have gotten meat that is bad to the point where the smell when I cut open the pack makes me sick. I have gotten different food from the deli that is not edible due to being spoiled or just bad. We even got some puppy chow made in the store that was wet!! I have taken food back a couple times but don't ever take an exchange. People are generally nice but poor quality food! Won't be back anymore and will encourage others not to go either based on my experiences? :(

I'm in town for a few days so I popped in early this morning for some frozen meals. I felt a…read morelittle overwhelmed upon entering as I was unsure which way to head. I started straight back as I could see meat cases. I encountered an employee and asked him where I would find frozen meals? He directed me to aisle 15...the other end of the store. To my joy there was a bench at the end of aisle 15!! I sat down for a rest before getting my items. More grocery stores should have benches!! Sometimes it can be a daunting task. Thank you!! Iguess Festival must bag your groceries as I saw several lanes w Self Bag signs, which I prefer. The cashier and I made two phone number attempts for a savings card. Eventually I was issued one. It also made me smile when I arrived and saw their different designated parking spots, besides just Hanicapped! I appreciated that the Veteran sign also had grattirude on it. Thank you Festival for a swift and easy shopping task this morning!

The billboard introduced me to Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning, a staple in La Crosse, WI. The road…read moreconstruction did not stop me from turning around and going back to 2109 Ward Avenue to satisfy my curiosity. Having never heard of Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning, I was determined to see what it was all about. Having made the right decision, I am now hooked on Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning. Just this morning, I had the All-Purpose seasoning on scrambled eggs. Yummy! Walking into the store, I was pleasantly overcome with a blend of fresh herbs and spices, thus, proving that this is the place where it all happens. This is exactly what I was hoping for. Not sure whether it was Kathy or Jaime who waited on us, I was surprised to learn that there are only three employees, and they are second and third generations of the founder. Our hostess took plenty of time to share the story of Pleasoning Gourmet Seasoning, which made the visit fun and informative. We use Steak and Game on every steak or burger we grill, not only because it is tasty, but because we don't need to add any salt. If I can not make it back to the store, I will order online or pick up what I need at a local store. I just ordered a gift pack for my daughter's birthday, and I am excited for her to get it.

My grandmother went to school with the founder somewhere back in the 1940's and she always said it…read morewhen we were cooking. "Nice guy", she'd tell me. She taught me to use this in all the poultry, dressing and soups. Needless to say, I've been using the original seasoning blend for many, many, many years! It's my top secret seasoning for soups and holiday dishes. It's sometimes hard to find in the grocery stores. So on my last trip to LaCrosse I stocked up on my secret seasoning blend! I probably need to stop gatekeeping this portion of my recipe!

Where do I even start?!…read more I should start by saying the owners of Mississippi Flavor Company are incredible people with the highest standards and passion for their brand. Second, my cabinet is filled with these seasonings. I don't want to use any other brand ever again! My personal favorite is Maui BBQ. Third, they have a seasoning for everything from baking blends, burgers, tacos, chicken.. etc. Fourth, they are a veteran-owned business. Lastly, I love that they are a locally owned business. Supporting small local businesses is so important, especially these days when it's easier to reach for big corporate brand products.

From the owner: At Mississippi River Flavor Company, we believe in adding flavor without all the junk. Nothing we…read moremake is artificial and everything is hand-crafted. A portion of all our sales goes to help Veterans fight PTSD and homelessness. Helping Veterans one bottle at a time!

Very friendly and good service, probably some of the best tasting lattes we've ever had, no joke…read more The lakefront latte and matcha latte were amazing.

Cute little cafe with fresh bakery, ice cream, coffee and other food items. Fast service and a cozy…read moreseating area. I tried the pumpkin spice latte and, not gonna lie, it's better than Starbucks. My husband got a medium roast coffee and liked it as well. I'm glad I finally got to try this place out! I'm usually too busy fishing to get here before they close for the day.