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September 2023 by Linda Franzen
France 44 is an amazing store filled with a great selection of meats, cheese, sausage and so much more. It's a food lover's paradise. If you are looking for cheese from all over the world, this is the place to shop. I love having sandwiches made fresh to order. The spicy tuna banh mi is to die for. The liquor store that's connected is also huge and has a vast array of wine and liquor. This is the perfect spot to pick up things for a holiday party or for a quick and tasty lunch!
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September 2023 by Carly Dellwo
i didn't actually get a charcuterie board from this shop from extenuating life circumstances; the owner is beyond kind. extremely communicative, kind, understanding, as well as work around your schedule attitude that is everything you'd hope and expect in a small business. She is a great business owner! I'd recommend her shop 10x!
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August 2023 by Nina Schauer
Worst hand pie ever! Got beef stroganoff and it was basically like a paté in hard pastry. Disgusting. It came cold and I asked them to heat it up and they couldn't do that for me. $9.99 shocking! And they even wanted a tip.
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August 2023 by Brent
Really impressed with the staff's friendliness and competency. Love the selection of cheese and meat. Thinking about joining their membership, just not sure if I shop there enough to do so?
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July 2023 by Greg W.
Great liquor store with an even better deli and cheese shop attached. They've got an event program and space that takes full advantage of the super knowledgeable cheese and meat mongers down stairs so look at their classes and events, for sure. Dogs are allowed in the cafe patio but not inside. The liquor store allows them in, though. They have weekly, rotating specials for pie, sandwiches, salad, or whatever else is in season so check the café often. I usually get the "vegetarian surprise" which is exactly what it sounds like. They make you an ad-hoc sandwich with whatever's fresh on hand and it'll change every time but is always delicious. You can request them to not use certain things in case you don't like them or are allergic. This time I asked for something "BLT adjacent" and got an avocado LT with the best mushroom "bacon" ever. Perfectly crispy and smokey. Nice chewy ciabatta from Rose Street, quality cheese, and nice aioli rounded it out. Took it to the lake ~15 minute walk away and had a relaxing picnic. I'll be back as always and highly recommend for meals, provisions, and liquor. It's pretty pricey but the quality is worth it for most things.
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July 2023 by Sean Gibbons
get mystery sandwich on baguette and consummeee mmmmm
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June 2023 by Common Sense
Got 2 sandwiches at 5:30 pm on 5/15/23 and they were made using the most stale ciabatta bread I’ve ever had. The flavor was good but I couldn’t get past the bread. Unfortunately won’t be back especially with the prices they charge.
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June 2023 by Gary K.
This place is fantastic ! The food from the cheese and meat shop is fantastic. The service and ambiance is incredible and they have amazing classes upstairs in the event space. I will gladly come back in the future !
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June 2023 by Jules Hogan
First time here. WOW. The employees were professional and and happy to help.There is the meat and cheese shop. Fresh meats, breads, etc. If your first time here, it will take a while to decide what you want to eat. The sandwiches are fabulous. Made before your eyes with real meat and cheese, etc. Not like other places that serve processed food. The other side is the Wine and Spirits store. An unbelievable selection of items available. The employees have excellent knowledge of the regions and areas where the wine comes from. There is no pressure to purchase.
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April 2023 by Julia S.
I am absolutely stoked! After attending an event that showcased alcohol alternatives, I discovered a few favorites. That I had never seen in store and fully expected to have to pay a shipping premium for. Luckily, one of the folks who made it let me know that I could find there products here. I came in and found not only the Dry Wit that I sought but also a few other amazing alcohol alternatives. The selection here just for the sober curious is phenomenal, and the staff is really helpful and knowledgeable about all of their offerings. Expect great selection and high quality, whether you imbibe or not. Additional points for the great tunes and great layout/organization! Whether you're looking for something from a specific region or a particular liquor or wine (or a bit of both), you'll find it. This is a most inviting place to buy something great to drink.
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March 2023 by Joe Y.
What a great whiskey selection! They have multiple store barrel selections. I picked up a bottle of the F44 old forester single barrel. It was hard to chose between that and multiple other great bottles. I'll definitely return in the future if I am in the area and drive out of my way if I need to pick up a bottle for a special occasion.
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March 2023 by John O.
Not my fav liq storeThey have nice global choicesNeeds more rotationThey have a make your own six pack. It is pretty small and not in coolers. Barely managed to eke out a unique six tonight. At least expand it or make it cold!What they lack in the make your own sixer department, they make up for in the international offerings of beer that they do have in the coolers. Way too heavy on the Belgians, though. I think most of us geeky beer drinkers would like more diversity. However, I do usually manage to find something from Italy or Switzerland that I haven't had before. The France is for the street name and not the beer selection.I don't know anything about the distribution laws, but it seems like they have a nice little foothold in some places that nobody else in MN does. If they put the make your own in the coolers with some international flavor (more than Heineken and Guinness, etc - can you get anything from Portugal?) this could be a five!
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March 2023 by Alyssa Y.
Had heard a lot about France 44 but never visited. Took advantage of being in the area today and checked it out. I was surprised at how big it was and the extensive selection of various liquors and local beers. My partner focused in on the whiskey selection and had a hard time choosing just one. I checked out the local craft drinks. I overheard some of the staff making recommendation sun but he the wine and liquor areas and they seemed extremely knowledgeable and more than happy to help. The liquor store also has a "club 44" that you can join for $44 for life. We aren't close enough to make sure we'd get the benefits but if you live nearby I would definitely consider.After we made our purchases we went next door to the chews ship, which is more of a gourmet grocer. It has way more than cheese. It also has a dining area in the back where you can enjoy a meal or snack and a glass of wine. The location is good, plenty of parking and a beautiful space. If we're in the area again, you can bet we will be back!
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February 2023 by Matthew Myers
The new event space is incredible.
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January 2023 by Jingle M.
Family owned, third generation, meats, cheeses, specialty items, eat in deli food and wine! What else do you need. Helpful servers dish up great salads, soups and homemade sandwiches which you can eat in their sunny dining room and then fill your bags with dinner items to take home. One and done. Grab your favorite wine to warm up on these cold winter days!