Paoli Local Foods

Came in here from out of town to check the place out. Never met a more rude man in my life working there. I was with an autistic kid who asked him about the wheat. He asked him what the hell he was doing. He told him he didn’t have time for this and told us to go to the park across the street. There was nobody in the store. I will never ever be returning to this place and will be letting everyone I know hear about this. I never want to return to Paoli after this experience and hope this business is not open long.

My husband and I came here after Creamery Café was booked with reservations. The breakfast was fabulous. We had quiche, bacon and sausage. It was really really good. They use local ingredients, produce, meats and cheese. Totally recommend this place and plan on going there again!

I absolutely love their food. I’ve eaten here twice and the breakfast was fantastic. I love that the owner grows most of the food, does the cooking and also serves the food!

I ran down to Paoli Local Foods a week before Thanksgiving to pick up a fresh heritage turkey.
It was one of the best turkeys we’ve ever had. Great taste, great texture (never frozen), and nice & juicy. No crazy brining or basting necessary.

Stopped by hear once to try their grass fed beef. It wasn’t that flavorful and rather tough.
I thought their selection was amazing and I would stop again to try some of their other products.
Not cheap so be prepared for higher prices.
They have alligator! How crazy is that?

On their way to New Glarus, most locals cruise through Paoli or skip it altogether. I happened through town this afternoon and noticed a sign that said «The Locavore’s Choice,» so I had to stop and investigate. Sure enough, Paoli Local Foods is a charming store in a one-​pony town, chock full of delicious, local products! There are cases and freezers stocked with local grass-​fed beef, elk, deer, ostrich, chicken, duck, pork, lamb, and buffalo. There’s a seafood case with smoked fish and frozen blue gill, halibut, salmon, etc. I’m sure this list is even missing a number of their offerings. Oh, and did I mention their selection of local cheeses? Check.
Other products are available, such as small production organic canned foods and toiletries, but I won’t lie – you can get these elsewhere in Madison for much less. All the same, it’s cool that Paoli Local Foods is providing a much-​needed outlet to this rural area. Another feature that I noticed, in the back of the store is a bulk section and also a small café featuring lunch items such as soup and sandwiches. Next time I’m going to the New Glarus Brewery with out of town guests, I think we’ll make a stop here!
Lastly, I just found an article that talks about the store more in-​depth: