Lunds & Byerlys France Avenue Edina 7171 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55435

"Byerlys is not what it used to be. Since taking over, the Lund family has slowly decimated what used to be a premier shopping experience. Since then, Lunds has closed the full service restaurants; closed drive-through pick up in some locations; eliminated the thick, silky blue paper Byerlys bags; closed Prairie Stone Pharmacy; renovated stores to look like the somewhat generic and dumpy Lunds versions; got rid of in store dietitians; closed in-store bakeries and food prep and centralized it all in a factory (aka "corporate kitchen"); eliminated full-service bakery departments in favor of self-service; and reduced ingredient quality and portions of prepared foods. With all of this cost-cutting, you might assume that prices had come down at Lunds & Bylerys but you would be dead wrong, they've only increased. Some examples (all regular prices except as noted): (1) Lean Cuisine Protein Kick meals: $4.49 at Byerlys, $3.47 at Target/Walmart. Stouffer's Grandma's Chicken & Vegetable Rice Bake: $13.19 at Byerlys, $10.49 / $9.99 sale at Target. Starbucks Coffee Ground Sumatra: $14.99 at Byerlys, $9.99 / $7.99 sale at Target (yes, almost DOUBLE the price at Byerlys for the same thing). People who shop at Byerlys understood you weren't getting the lowest prices and would typically pay 5-10 cents more per item for the added services and luxury of the stores, but I never realized until I compared exact items how much more Byerlys costs now. I'm OK with slightly higher prices, I am not OK paying $1 to $7 more for the exact same item just to make Trey Lund and his family even richer. I still like Byerlys overall but I've greatly reduced my spending here and will shop for the bulk of items elsewhere because the savings really add up by comparing prices on everyday items."

"Fun place to get the specialty items you want with quality products and very responsive service. My favorite are the large, self-serve donuts in the bakery. Be sure to checkout the “Pet Paparazzi” by the milk - always makes your day brighter!"

"11/13 - Edina/France Ave. Great place to shop....USUALLY. Today, though, as I was walking past the bakery, there was a lady with black hair in a high Bun, transferring pastries from on tray to another, with no gloves on and scratching her scalp. I did mention it to a manager who said she would mention it to the bakery manager."

"We love the food court at Lunds & Byerlys and the upstairs dining area. The freshness of the food along with the selection is great, and the prices are reasonable."

"Bright location, you're greeted with flowers and the greens of produce at the front, inspires me to make good choices LOL. I know I'm not going to feel crowded here due to the space given in the establishment. Each section has more than enough space for multiple people to utilize at the same time. I'm unsure if this is statewide but this location has a partnership with Bachman's (flower shop) and the display is unbelievable. The pet section is the biggest I've ever seen from this brand, everything is organized well. Staff are ready to help when you need. It's a good spot to put on your grocery list."