Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats - Hugo

5 freezer cases of brats. I got the beer and the cheddar. It's a given how good they are. I got the frozen meatloaf too. It's delicious but a super firm brick consistency. So this made it amazing for an old fashioned white bread and mayo meatloaf sandwich. I was surprised they didn't have lunch meat, but they had everything else. I loved the standard picnic sides, macaroni and potato salad. The pasta salad was notable since it had a lot of Italian dressing and loaded with black olives, which made it better than most. It was a little overwhelming for a first timer, so next trip I'll load up more on steaks and other brats. It makes a drive on 61 North even better.

Labor Day weekend the men of BBQ and I had the honor of my first visit to Grundhofer 's. I heard about this local butcher through my extended family and on several podcasts that extolled their quality and excellence in the meat world. Upon entry it has the feel of a quaint old fashioned butcher. You are greeted by specials and some of their notorious items like the rookie burgers. For a state with good burgers this patty can compete with the best and you eat at home! My mission was tri tip a cut of beef most Midwesterners don 't know and as a west coast transplant I miss. It 's fresh here and comes seasoned and unseasoned. Excellent seafood, beef, chicken and varieties of sausages for all tastebuds. Pair what they serve with seasonings, sides, fresh sweet corn and delicious buns we had ourselves an amazing BBQ Labor Day Monday thanks to my new favorite butcher! Grundhofer 's is my new definition of Minnesota nice, no passive aggressive anything, simply good meat !

It is over 50 miles one way to Grunhofer's. But the Gummy Bear Brats are worth it. They also have many other brats to choose from and we like to stock up. I do repackage the brats and seal them airtight so they last for a long time. Check their website for a list of bratwurst flavors. They even have a Gummy Bear Brat video. The hardest part is choosing from 100 flavors.

Old fashioned Meat Market that rocks the brat scene Minnesota-style. Yes, people actually wait on you behind the counter and answer questions. No, they don't have every cut of meat ready, but you can request a cut/meat product (for the obscure meat cuts-ie tritips or Wagyu steaks). Yes, we went in to buy some pineapple jalapeño brats, but while we were there this customer-dude insisted that the BEST brats are the new Grundhofer's Eggroll Brats. So we got a package of them too. Don't forget their jerky and meat sticks! It's always an adventure picking out different kinds of brats!

I grew up with Spencer the owner and would probably have given 5 stars if it wasn't for his rude staff. Remember who pays your salary ladies, the check may say Grundhofers but its the customer you treat rudely that pays everyones including the owners... Spencer, have a talk with the staff who Cant Understand Normal Thinking before they ruin relationships with loyal customers.... I shouldn't have to apologize for expecting someone to do their job and at least throw on a fake smile....