Finally got the chance to stop in. I had stopped by Basil Cafe and Zao's but neither had any…read moretricolor drink and the worker at Zao's recommended 88 Oriental. It's a little on the smaller side for an Asian grocery store in the area but they have a good selection to choose from and offer some things you can't find elsewhere. The deli in the back has a good selection of items too, try the pork skewers! Love that they put their deli drinks in these cute carrying things. It was so convenient and just a nice touch. The only downside is there's only a few parking spots, there is street parking, I think, but when it's open this place is busy so there's people backing in and out of spots at any given time.

I called ahead of time to ensure they had Saikrok available and thankfully they did! Very easy…read morepick up and system they have to order food. I choose to get their frozen saikrok as it was for a camping trip. The saikrok had an outstanding taste of spice and packet full of rice and meats Parking is small, so be sure to bring quarters just in case if full!

What a great grocery store chain. Every single one is to the highest standards…read more Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! And a bakery to die for!

I remember when I was a kid when Jim and Anne bought a rundown red owl and renamed it after…read morethemselves. It has come an awful long way since those humble beginnings. I truly applaud what they've built. Now Kowalski's are all over the place. However. They are by far the most expensive grocery store in the Twin Cities. If that doesn't bother you then this is your place. The ambience is wonderful. The stores are beautiful. They have a Starbucks counter inside if you like coffee. They have quite a large deli. You can get an entire meal ready to go. I've tried these and they are quite nice. And they're not horribly priced. They have a large assortment of specialty items from pastries to candy to Kowalski branded just about anything. The service is spotty. Sometimes it's good and sometimes not so good. Sometimes you can stand at The deli counter for what seems forever while people go back-and-forth ignoring you. Other times they're very helpful. The parking lot is not very big compared to other stores so parking can be a problem. It just depends what time of day you go. They have an attached but separate liquor store for wines and spirits. It is a very nice shopping experience and they do have a lot of wonderful specialty items you won't find anywhere else. However, be prepared to pay the price. They've been around for something like 50 years so they must be doing something right.

Good little Asian store leaning towards Lao food items. Went on a Friday and got some deli items -…read moreenjoyed their papaya salad & fried tilapia. The steamed tilapia was a bit too fishy and the steamed rolls were cheap but also didn't have much meat. Best coconut flower cookies! They didn't have bean sprouts & Thai bananas so went elsewhere for those.

place is clean and pretty small with limit amount of asian products. i usually go for the hot foods…read morelike this one, steam rolls. it was doughy and even amount of meat

Took a little road trip to try the chicken at M&H…read more The gas station was nice, quite big with LOTS of options both at the deli and regular gas station offerings. I had the chicken, potato wedges and a side of fried mushrooms. The mushrooms were a standard frozen fried product and were fine, but the serving was a little small. Chicken was tasty and moist. I didn't think it was anything really groundbreaking, however, and the pieces were a bit on the small side. The trip was still worth it - hit up a local brewery and some cute shops and had a nice time!

M&H Gas Station is one of those unexpected gems that makes a mini road trip totally worth it. From…read morelive bait to a surprisingly well-stocked deli, this place has a little bit of everything - I came for the broasted chicken. WOW! ... who would have thought gas station fried chicken could rival some of the best restaurant meals? Perfectly brined, incredibly juicy, and fried to a crispy, golden perfection. Every bite delivered. We made a whole afternoon out of it, paired the meal with some beers from a local brewery called Spiral Brewery. Tried to swing by a few vintage shops in town too, but small town hours are real! They were all closed by 5pm. Oh well, just another reason to come back.

I just had a burger today at the Burger bar in Kowalski's Uptown Deli!…read moreIt is now open! Drew the deli manager made me a burger! It was fantastic! It was also delicious! I will have to come back to Kowalski's Uptown Hennepin to get my burger fix all the time! Also I like shopping in this Kowalski's along with all the other locations! Love the ambiance of Kowalski's! Love Kowalski's! You need to go try their burgers in the deli they are amazing!

I have been shopping the grocery story & wine shop for about 15 years. I'm in the store(s) 4-5 days…read moreper week, spending roughly $500 per month between the two. I have over half a dozen friends working there, the regular staff all know my face, and I even recently interviewed for part-time work there. I do not like paying 5 cents for a plastic bag every time I swing through for a few items, so I decided to bring my own bag today. It's a messenger bag that rests on my back, no side pockets. Many customers in the store carry purses and/or reusable hand bags. All of these people have immediate access to their style of bags, whereas my messenger bag would require me to take it off my back in order to open it. As I walked by a very indiscreet undercover security member I hear a man's voice telling her via radio to keep an eye on me. I was then followed around the store for the entire visit, again very indiscreetly. I say this as someone who has worked professionally in security from bars, to retail, to IT. When I realized I forgot an item in the produce section I walked all the way back across the store, only to see a male security member come out of the back and proceed to follow me to the register. I intentionally chose a lane with a bagger, and showed him there was nothing in my bag before handing it to him. At the end of checkout the cashier asked me if I'd like to keep the 5 cents or donate it. This was new to me since I normally do self-checkout, so she explained that the 5 cents is a form of encouragement to bring my own bag. I replied to donate it, then said it was ironic considering security followed me around the entire store for wearing a bag that I was now being rewarded for bringing. She snapped at me and said "Well if you have a problem, my manager is right over there", and pointed to the self-checkout where the manager present has known me for quite some time and is always very friendly to me. Normally I decline a receipt when asked, but the cashier printed it without asking me. Seeing as I was only making an observation and not trying to escalate like the cashier was now doing, I deferred from chatting with said manager, and walked out of the store after placing my receipt into the donation box towards the Animal Humane Society like I always do. I have enjoyed the niche items that Kowalski's offers that other grocers do not, but considering these other stores sell the same common products for up to 40% cheaper, and considering the harassment by security and the poor customer service today, I will forego these niche items in favor of shopping elsewhere from this day forward.

They bake their own fresh bread and fresh "Iraqi kabab"…read moreTheir prices were very reasonable and the people were super friendly. Alot of middle eastern grocery options.

Iraqi bread (Samoon) is a must have! Fresh-baked daily, every day. I make sure to stock up every…read moreweekend! Deli in the back has legit, Iraqi kebab. Take it from me who has tried just about every kebab place in the metro, this place has the best. They have various size options, from individual to family size. I typically get the individual size which comes with two skewers. The staff who runs the store are some of the nicest folks you will ever interact with!

Bill's Imported Foods is a wonderful shop located on a difficult block on Lake Street in Uptown…read more What was once a happening and vibrant street is now rotting away due to neglect and poor planning. It's saddens me to venture into Uptown although it still echoes with past glory, but those sounds are being muffled by urban blight. Bill's doors are now metal, but venture inside and you're transported to Greece. Their products are fantastic, and we loaded up on olive oil, olives, and fresh feta cheese. The staff was fun and resonated with the joy of Greece. Bill's has survived for decades on Lake Street. I hope they continue to thrive despite the trouble around them. I do wish the city could step in and help jump start a renaissance of Uptown.

Bill's is my favorite. Great prices, quality and selection. Truly my favorite grocery stop.read more

This place used to be cash only but they do take credit cards with a fee now…read more Man, their deli is so good. You gotta have the beef sticks which are super flavorful meaty- nice snap. They also have a great deal on short rib time to time as low as $7.99/lb. BUT what you really have to go for is the frozen pizzas! beware the larger pizzas - You might not even have a pan to put it on much less fit in your oven. Go for the smaller personal pizzas. The cheese pull is totally there and all of their meats are super flavorful and not overwhelmingly greasy. I also love their frozen ravioli and have yet to try their other frozen meals, but their red sauce is not too sweet. Does that taste processed and that's what makes these frozen meals so perfect. Easy parking, it's a little bit diver, but have a look around - It's much more than a liquor store!

Bring cash!!! Best prices on wine, beer and liquor but cash only!!! At least a 10% discount…read morecompared to everywhere else. Also great frozen Italian food.