Mackenthun's Fine Foods

Mackenthun's Fine Foods

Reviews Summary

The store receives mostly positive feedback for its friendly staff, clean environment, and quality selection, especially in meat and produce. Many appreciate its small-town charm and helpful service. However, some criticize high prices, occasional expired products, and rare instances of rude employees. A few reviews mention overpriced items due to limited local competition. While most ratings are 5 stars, complaints focus on inconsistent customer service and pricing, with a few noting exceptional deli and bakery offerings. Overall, it’s well-regarded despite minor drawbacks.

About This Listing

Family Owned Business

Who Can Visit?

Most donut shops welcome all ages—perfect for families and kids
Some locations offer sit-down areas, while others are grab-and-go
No prior ordering knowledge needed—staff can help you choose flavors
Casual dress is welcome—some shops may have outdoor seating
Allergy-friendly options may be available (ask in advance)
Group orders and celebrations welcome—pre-orders may be required

*Note: Seating, menu, and accessibility may vary by shop. Contact your local spot for details.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time guests can simply walk in and browse the display or menu. Staff are happy to offer recommendations and explain specialty flavors. Some shops even offer sample bites or combo deals for newcomers.

Common Considerations:

Allergens Some donuts may contain nuts, dairy, or gluten—always ask if unsure
Availability Popular flavors can sell out early, especially on weekends

*Note: Menus and specials may vary. Ask staff or check online for daily options.*

What to Bring

Cash or card—most donut shops accept both, but some are cashless
Phone or camera—perfect for snapping and sharing your sweet finds
Appetite! Fresh donuts are best enjoyed warm and on the spot

*Note: Payment methods and policies vary by location. Check signage or ask staff.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check store hours and peak times—early visits offer the best selection
Call ahead for large orders or special boxes
Bring friends or coworkers—sharing a dozen is half the fun
Dress casually—many shops are walk-up counters or offer outdoor seating
Leave pets at home unless it’s a pet-friendly location
Check for limited-time flavors, holidays specials, or preorder events
Set a treat budget if you’re shopping with kids
Bring a reusable bag or box if buying in bulk

*Note: Each shop may offer different experiences—check social media for updates.*

How to Get Started

Most shops accept walk-ins! For custom orders, pre-ordering is best. Ask about gift boxes or subscription options.

Other Helpful Info

Visits usually take 10–30 minutes, unless you're sitting down to enjoy
Weekends can be busier—plan ahead for quicker service
Seasonal or limited-edition donuts often rotate monthly
Some locations offer donut decorating kits or workshops
Gift cards, boxes, and party platters are often available

*Note: Features, pricing, and offerings vary by donut shop. Always check ahead.*

Features

Family Owned Business

Contact Information

Address

750 Ash St NE

Lonsdale, Minnesota 55046

Hours

Monday 7AM-9PM
Tuesday 7AM-9PM
Wednesday 7AM-9PM
Thursday 7AM-9PM
Friday 9AM-8PM
Saturday 7AM-9PM
Sunday 7AM-9PM

Customer Reviews

Stopped in about 12 minutes to 9:00 (closing time) last night for something I really needed for my sick dog. Was glared at by an employee at the front doors even though I smiled and said hello. She then unpleasantly yelled after me, ?You will have to check out and leave through the C-side!? I grabbed the single item I needed and was checked out and back in my car at 8:54. There was no need for her to behave in such a hostile way just because it was nearing closing time.

Just so other people know even though the store is open until 9pm the registers shut down @ 830pm - 840pm in the grocery area. Depends on who is working. Employees saw me waiting up there and didn?t even bother to tell me. Finally went over to the gas station side and she let me know they are closed over there early every night. How about this. Even though I live in town I will go back to buying my stuff at Hy-Vee since you want to dog me like that and make me sit up at the registers without saying somethin

Bakery is amazing! Huge donuts for ONLY $1.49! Also, they sell Dairyland Bakery Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Bites so good!

Picked up last minute supplies for Thanksgiving. Had what I needed. Fast and friendly service. Very clean facility.

This is very clean place to shopping for grocery and also they are celebrating the Halloween too

The deli and bakery do a very good job!

Overpriced however as a wannabe LUNDS and BYERLYS I guess that?s to be expected.

My favorite small town grocery store it is always clean. The employees are always kind and courteous and very very helpful. Stores very well kept. All items are faced throughout the day. Produce is amazing.

I would have given 5 stars before the experience I had today! Never have we had a rude employee while shopping there till today! His name is Donald, he apparently doesn't like to help cashier. He even said you should have the other cashier help you! If we need to go back I hope we don't have to deal with this sort tempered worker again.

First time going there. And the reason why is I was in the neighborhood visiting a good friend and my uncle and had to stop and get some things before I headed back to Randolph. Nice grocery store it is ??

Very welcoming and respectful employees. One in particular named Nolan assisted me every time I walked into the store with patience and kindness.

Cool how it came up from a low end supermarket to a big rewards program place. But prices way to high and no self checkout

Perfect local grocery store!

The customer service here is just above and beyond yes, everyone is so nice and helpful. If you want something they don't carry, they will try to acquire it for you, they really do a great job of being a small-town grocery store.

They never know what they have!! One lady said, I don?t think we have cherry tomatoes. Well I needed them so a ?think? isn?t good enough. Asked her to find out for sure and she said go ask the cashier. ??? Really??? Plus the older cashier Linda is always crabby and never has anything to say. Unless the boss is around she?s nicer. Go for bacon one morning. Hardly a selection and one was rotten!! Check your fruit that?s always rotten too. Went to get chicken breast?s. One option for non frozen, golden plump.

Small town grocer with not-so-bad prices, really decent selection, and friendly employees. I'd shop there more often if I lived closer.

Great meat market. Lots of selection when it comes to brats, beef sticks, and jerky. Staff are always friendly, courteous and extremely helpful. When I'm in Lonsdale, Mackenthun's is a must stop.

Love the meat market thank you

Since the pandemic, I decided to upgrade my review from 4 to 5 stars. Mack's has been doing an outstanding job of keeping items in stock that are hard to find at other stores. Unlike my friends who live in the cities, I don't generally have any trouble buying TP, meat, milk. Good job, Mackenthun's!

Pretty good selection for a small town grocery. The deli food is top notch and gas here is always more than a few cents cheaper that at the freeway. All in all great, friendly place

Great small town store with reasonable prices and awesome gas prices

Spendy compared to like Hy-vee or cub! The young gal that checked me out was amazing & motivated. Very nice and professional. She gets 5 star all day long!

Comparable to lunds or Byerly price wise ,why I don't know but I'll take that drive up the street to dollar general and get what I get at sometimes half the price, or where ever else, but overall it's a clean store and always got loads of help around if you needed somthing.

My wife and I were debating on moving to Lonsdale or the Elko/New Market area. We decided Lonsdale for a few reasons, but one being that we'd have a local grocery store. This place is great and all of their associates are nice and helpful.

there is a person named michelle who works as a cashier has these tissues that she keeps in her pocket and she blows her nose every second and its honestly disgusting. I don't want her touching my food or anything. She's was very rude to me. Please take care of this.

Stopped for lunch was working in the area. Great experience the young man in the deli actually knew what he was talking about and the cashier was super friendly.

Expensive as hell but I guess you pay the price when it's the only grocery store around , it's well kept and stocked all the time

It's my local grocery store so I might be biased. Nothing too exotic here but reasonable selection and more than fair prices. Sale days are frequent and generous.

Nice place to shop! Good products, friendly staff and very clean! I love having this store right in town.

Make sure you are checking the expiration date on everything. Multiple times now I?ve bought things that were expired a month ago if not more. It?s one thing for over processed foods but expired milk or creamer after a month past it?s date is concerning.

Better brands with new owners, prices about the same prices as old owners, bit more spendy than a cub or similar but good sales. Good coffee, and deli.

Always have a great shopping experience at both the Montgomery and Lonsdale Stores.The employee are always friendly and knowledgeable. prices are comparable to other stores in a 25 mile radius.

It's great just to grab and go, but full grocery shopping, to high price. But nowadays everything is!

Good deli with great service. Good assortment of foods to choose from, including ready to bake meatloaf that I thought was good with a little BBQ sauce.

Excellent store with quality produce, and variety of items the best in town Lonsdale.

Love going here, easy stop for what I need, clean, friendly employees, good selection, nice salad bar.

Unfriendly and overpriced. I know some past employees that were treated unjustly and I do not respect a company that maltreats its personnel.

Just moved to lonsdale This is a very nice grocery store Wonderful staff very helpful and friendly Good selection of food

Wonderful grocery store has everything I need.

Great local store for all your shopping needs.

Nice small town grocery store. Fills the needs of the community. Has a Pharmacy and gas station attached.

The deli salads are better than any other grocery store I know in the area. And less expensive.

A definite 2 thumbs up - friendly staff, good product selection, & excellent customer service.

Love this store. Prices are very low people are friendly and helpful

Very clean store and nice employees

Nice friendly staff. Still the same. Love this store

They always hire great people and keep everything stocked

Great food at the deli. Can get gas and groceries all at the same place.

Good selection at the deli. A tad spendy, but so convenient!!!

Great folks work here, very nice and clean floors even in the middle of the winter!

Just passing through town, nice store ??

Great! I found all my ingredients I needed for making my bars!

Sometimes they have great deals. Great bakery for beads!

Convenient small town grocery store with a good selection of products.

Customer service is amazing, especially An employee who?s name is Rose

Always love our small town grocery!!

Good prices and fresh food and hot cook food to

Prices are high. Just get a few items, and do your main shopping elsewhere.

Close to home.had some good deals this week

Had the chicken strips they were above average.

Great take out meals. Good food.

Expensive. Unfriendly. Not well-stocked. Don't patronize.

Great prices on fresh local meats.

There's always fully stocked shelves.

Very nice staff but extremely overpriced

Not that impressed, the prices are up there and the place is kind of shabby.

Clean , well stocked local store

Pretty good for a tiny grocery store

Always friendly help here ??.

The staff is very welcoming and helpful

Excellent bakery and meat dept

Great small town grocery store!

Great service, great people. Convenient.

They need to tend to their own business

Much improved since new ownership!

Very nice to shop here

Gas station cashier was pretty rude

Awesome clerks very friendly.

My favorite grocery store

Need to get gas pumps fixed

Got sucker punched in the face... SMH

Pretty much like Fred's

Great Deli and Meat Market

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