Metcalfe’s Market

Though the prices can be a tad high their staff is very friendly and quite knowledgeable. They are a little far out of my normal stomping grounds, but if I was regularly closer, they might be a contender.

Metcalfe’s Market has a local feel but still has the Sentry deals. The staff is friendly and helpful. The beer selection is fairly extensive. The produce and meat are reliable. The free sample events are fun and are sometimes theme (e. g. salsa, chocolate, etc). They used to have Tuesday Night Run, which was one night a month when you got a percentage off with their card and there were free samples and promo gift bags in store. I hope it comes back again!

Though the Pick is just as close to my spot in the Heights, I MUCH prefer Metcalfe’s. Though larger than the (awesome) Sendik’s I also frequent on North Ave, Metcalfe’s feels just as nice, friendly, and welcoming. It has a much warmer feel than the competitor next store — and also offers much better variety. Excellent hot deli, bakery, and cheese selection, as well as a nice sized liquor department. Another perk — they are open late, until 11 p.m., for those late night «I forgot we had a work potluck tomorrow» moments. It’s good stuff, people.

Sentry/Metcalfe’s market is a reliable grocer that you can depend on having what you need when you stop in.
The butcher case always has something delectable, including but not limited to various fresh fish and nice cuts of beef, like Choice or Angus NY Steak. Pricing can be high at times, so you have to be a knowledgeable shopper if you are the type that wants value before quality.
The produce section is tended to lovingly by the produce clerks who hand stack fruits and vegetables; i.e., they don’t take a box of fruit or veggies and dump it into a bin. IMHO, though, you have to be careful when buying produce. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve bought citrus; both oranges and lemons, only to find out, once home and cut/​opened up, that it is dry as a wrung-​out wash cloth inside.
I’ve never had to wait a long time at check out. They always seem to have enough clerks and box boys available to handle any crowd. I give Metcalfe’s kudos, too, for hiring folks who might be disabled physically or challenged socially.
The liquor department has a pretty good selection of spirits, wine and beer but, again, if you are a value shopper, you need to know your prices; I’ve seen both spirits and certain vineyard bottled wines priced as much as thirty per cent above what I would consider «in the ball park» pricing.
Parking is abundant and never an issue at this location.

I’m dismayed to be reminded that I live on the wrong side of the tracks. I felt like Detective Axel Foley shopping here, it’s so much nicer than the supermarket in my neighborhood they’re not even the same genre. Literally not in the same league. The presentation is very attractive, roomy and comfortable, the shopper is greeted by a good sound system playing classical music (well actually Baroque) and instead of a forced scripted greeting, there’s a smattering of helpful workers who won’t bother you unless you actually ask for help. The produce is more expensive than Woodmans and not quite as wide, but is still quite a good selection of very high quality, fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts. There isn’t a wide selection of seafood, but what they do have is very high quality, this is pretty much true of any category of groceries you’d be interested in, except for Asian, African, Mexican-​Central American-​Caribbean cooking. It’s pretty sparse in the so-​called «ethnic» cuisine ingredients.

Best cakes around. We had them do the cake for our daughter’s birthday party lately based off a recommendation from a friend. It was outstanding, and service was helpful. We wanted to change a couple of things, which was no problem.

I don’t always shop at a grocery store chain, but when I do it’s Metcalfe’s. Why? It’s the local thing. They have a ton of local products — from Usinger’s sausage to my favorite coffee drink from Main St. Café created in Germantown.
Self-​check out, nice selection of bakery/​grab-​and-​go items and friendly workers are all a bonus.

This is not your typical grocery store.
It is loaded with a huge fresh produce section. Tons of choices for your non-​normal eaters. Almond butters and what not. Soy, Coconut, hemp, and other nut based milk.
Happy to go back there again and again.

Not the least expensive grocery store, but also not the most expensive. They carry a fair amount of local products and often have demos with samples of new products.
The deli offers a great variety of options from meats to salads to hot foods and pre-​cooked foods simply needing reheating. They also have a nice fresh salad bar which also features 4 different soups made fresh that day.
You can find a small variety of organic and grass fed meats and also some gluten free items. It’s not a specialty store, but they do carry a decent inventory of items. I’ll often stop in for a quick take-​out dinner or to grab a side salad or dessert to take to a party if I don’t have time to make something, which is pretty much always.
Located on State Street in Tosa, you can pick up your hangover supplies before hitting your favorite watering holes up the street.

It’s like my favorite Sendik’s moved into a store the size of Pick n Save!
This review is long overdue. I’ve never really paid much attention to this store for the first 10 years that I’ve been living in Tosa. I love me my Sendik’s on North Ave but would occasionally need to run to PickNSave for the odd thing that I couldn’t find at my usual grocer. Time after time, I would strike out there so on to Sentry I would go to find what I needed every time. It’s now been two years since my last PnS visit. Sentry comes through for me each and every time.
The one thing that truly stands out about this store is the employees. One does not expect this level of earnest professionalism from employees that probably don’t make much over minimum wage. From the deli counter to the checkouts (that are always abundant and open!) you will always be greeted with a pleasant demeanor and genuinely honest smiles. Maybe chalk it up to good management, but if the employees are happy, you know the food you buy has been well treated. I don’t want pissed off employees handling the meat and veg (if you know what I mean)!
Great selection of produce and bakery. The are a bit average in the meat department, so I typically buy that stuff at Bunzel’s. Decent parking and I love the self checkout for when you just need to run in for a few items.

Metcalfe’s Market is the best «big grocery» store near us — it’s at least 10,000 times better than the Pick’N’Save located mere blocks away.
*Great produce department with fair prices
*Lots of grab/​go stuff including a fresh salad bar, a hot bar, roasted chickens, sandwiches and an antipasto bar
*Really large liquor department including a pretty decent wine selection
*They seem to have everything — when I need a weird ingredient I am almost guaranteed they’ll stock it
*The deli is quality — Boars Head, a good cheese counter and helpful staff
*Cashiers that are actually pleasant
*Clean, well organized store and parking lot
If you’re in East Tosa and need some victuals — SKIP the disgusting PNS and head to Metcalfe’s!

Metcalfe’s Markets has a really awesome meat and produce department. They also have awesome customer service and it is much better than Pick and Save down the street.

We are a Woodman’s budget type family, but do most of our shopping here because of the people and the selection.
Take your tots on Saturdays and enjoy the GREAT samples and friendly local folks sampling their creations.
FRESH fish, great prices.
You can shop local here, they have the WI products identified for you. The produce section is phenom, and we have never been disappointed with shelf life.
This is one of the few stores in the area that have actual baggers, and they are nice and talk to you.
The best thing about this store is selection and the liquor department.
This is «our» store, as my five year old calls it.
Our pantry is full of greeny yellow bags
Thanks Metcalf’s!

I’m going to change it up, and keep this review nice and simple.
I wouldn’t recommend this grocery store to anybody. There’s a Pick n’ Save just down the street and a Target just a few miles away… there’s honestly no reason to go here instead.
The quality of the food is exactly the same as both Pick n Save and Target, the selection is more restricted, and it’s way to expensive. Literally everything you buy here you can get for $ 1-​$ 2 bucks cheaper elsewhere.
Besides that, I have nothing against Metcalfe’s. This location is clean and the staff is friendly. It’s just not worth the extra money.

This place gets four stars only because I can’t give four and a half. It’s downfall is that it is near an Outpost and a Pick-​N-​Save. After living here for three months, we finally ventured into Metcalfe’s.
It is nice to show somewhere with sale prices where I didn’t need to be an owner or show a member card. Generally low prices with sale prices around the store. It was nice, a little too bright, and offered upbeat classical music.
What got me hooked? Diana’s Banana Babies for only $ 3.99; regular price! AWESOME.

After settlin’ into Tosa my hubs and I were on the search for a new grocery store. After several failed attempts we decided to give Metcalf’s a try and, what can I say, it’s freakin’ awesome. The place is always clean, the staff is incredibly friendly, and they have a wicked liquor/​beer section (key). The products may be a wee bit more pricey than Pick N Save, but I’d rather pay a couple of dollars more for a great experience. Added bonus: they actually have baggers. HALLELUJAH! Metcalf’s — you are now my staple grocer.

This is my favorite grocery store *ever*. I go there on Sundays after church, and they have tons of amazing food samples stationed all over the store. A few weeks ago I was offered an entire huge 100% beef hot dog with condiments… for free! When I looked at the girl, bewildered, she smiled and said, «It’s customer appreciation week!»
Seriously, if there are grocery stores in heaven, they will be like Metcalfe’s. Everyone in the store walks around smiling pleasantly, and twice when I’ve been there they’ve played beautiful classical music over the loudspeakers. I have to stop and think, «Seriously? Is this real life?» Even the lines at the checkout are short… I don’t recall every having to wait longer than a minute or two.
Sure, everything is on the expensive side, but it is well worth it because you GET what you pay for! I will keep going back!

I like this grocery stores. and if you look at my check ins, you’ll see grocery stores and gyms are my fortes.
There are a lot of local foods here which is one reason I dont mind paying a bit more for them. They do have sales though which help offset the steeper at times prices. But honestly, you pay for what you get. They put signs up in front of the items letting you know how far from Milwaukee the item came from! Neat!
I was pleased to find this after missing Metro Market from my days on the East Side. its definitely comparable if not better. They have a great deli area, the rotisserie chickens are delicious, and I like their meat dept a lot. They have good meat and fish options. Everyone is professional and the place is clean.
They also have gluten free stuff from my FAVORITE BAKERY IN THE WORLD! MOLLY’S gf BAKERY! They also have a partial aisle with all gluten free things. definitely cool in my book!

The «Meat Sale» graphics that Metcalfe’s Market used recently are REALLY COOL. I had a hunch it was from Minneapolis based designer Charles Spencer Anderson. Because I’m a design nerd and I like that my grocery store of choice employs hip design talent, I present to you the artwork used by Metcalfe’s:
What’s next, a bakery ad designed by Art Chantry?

This is your standard Sentry. I don’t come here too often. They do have certain gluten free brands that other local stores do not carry.