Brinkman's

This is a very nice little country food store.
The meat section is butcher style and the meats are great. The deli salads are home made and tase great, bakery is tasty. service at all counters are great. for me the only reason that I didn't give 5 stars is everything is overpriced. On the same property They also have a seasonal green house with very nice hanging baskets and flats. They sell some Sheds.

Great grocery, produce, meat, & deli. Also a great selection of plants in their greenhouses when in season.

EDIT: The handicapped access is all *replaced* by shiny, new, wide, textured, treated concrete ramps the go up to a fully replaced textured concrete porch! Brinkman's gains back that missing star!

So on to some *new* things I discovered! Too bad Google doesn't have six stars. Brinkman's would be my first review to earn all six! So what's the big deal?

I am a foodie. I look for exotic proteins. Guess who has them? Brinkman's. Buffalo, ground *and* steaks*! Ground boar (I wish they had chops!) Venison scallopini (!!!) Ground venison, of course. Ground elk. Alligator bites. Turtle meat. It's all there. Prices range from $19.99 a pound for ground venison, up to over $50 for a package of turtle meat. It's not cheap, *but*, where else can you find these proteins outside of a big city? Go to Brinkman's!

I found andouille! I *love* andouille! It's a Cajun delight: a (hot) spicy sausage that's essential for *many* Cajun dishes. With Mardi Gras coming up, I scored andouille for a *great* price, $6.99 for a package! That's *amazing*! It's only downside? I did *not* know Michigan makes andouille. We'll, beggars can't be choosers. I'll take it for a test drive, but if it passes, andouille is only 45 minutes away from me! ❤️🙂🎉

OK, back to the original review:

This is not a chain store, not at all. The food side of their operation gives the impression of a well-curated selection of foods, from top quality fresh fruits and vegetables, to beautifully-butchered meats, which we found to be surprisingly-well priced. Another surprise was the authentic Bucyrus bratwurst for sale, but we're from Bucyrus so we buy them at the source. If you don't know, they're better than the national brands. Just trust me. Find them here! 😉

The candy selection is superb. Beware, it's front, center, and VERY well displayed. If you have little ones in tow you're not getting to the fruit and veggie section without dropping money here. Clever people. 😀

Anyways, they have a nice deli counter, although their prices were difficult to locate. A white board prominently displayed with current prices would be a helpful touch. 🙂

The center of the market is dedicated to aisles of meal additions, again focusing on curation rather than quantity. Tasty things can be found here to compliment your selections in the store's perimeter. Take your time and browse.

Finally, the smart people cruelly *loop you in* by placing their dessert counter *right next to the registers*. Yep, this is hard to get past. We didn't make it, we admit it. Good luck!

At checkout, we noted this market, surprisingly, accepts the Ohio Directions Card. As always, for handicapped friends, there is handicapped parking. The access ramps are new, wide, and anti-slip textured. The doors trigger easily, and the aisles are wide and free of obstructions. The checkout lanes are a bit narrow, again, but navigable. I am certain they will accommodate you.

We arrived late in the season for the garden center, but it is spacious, and we got a *fantastic* deal on a *beautiful* rose. The food we got at the market was all delicious. We'll be stopping back every time we're in Findlay, and maybe even making the occasional 45 minute drive up, when gas prices come back down out of orbit. 🙂

Local staple of Findlay. Known for their canned meat, bakery, local vegetables, and fresh meats.

I also recall they did vacuumed sealed items before other places started that. Many memories coming here as a kido. Also, greenhouse open during spring, summer and fall. Nice popcorn and jelly beans! Staff are friendly and attentive. "Small town" feal. A bit pricey on cheese and other items not unique to the store.

This store is rightfully named “Brinkman’s Country Corner”, because it has a warm, homey feel that is far apart from many big box stores. It has plenty of heart and soul in both the atmosphere and staff, and plenty of items in each section with good selections to boot. This is indeed a place where I want to come back. Wonderfully local products. Wonderfully local place.