Blain's Farm & Fleet - Madison, Wisconsin
4.3(3,076)4.3 out of 5 stars, 3076 reviews Madison, WI
About Blain's Farm & Fleet - Madison, Wisconsin
Blain's Farm & Fleet in Madison offers a wide selection of outdoor sports equipment and supplies, making it a convenient stop for parents looking for quality items at reasonable prices, especially for pet supplies and automotive needs.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking to purchase outdoor sports equipmentPet owners needing reliable pet food optionsParents needing quick automotive servicesChildren and teenagers interested in outdoor sports activitiesPet owners looking for quality pet food and supplies
Why families love it
- Good selection of items for outdoor sports and pet supplies
- Decent pricing for automotive services compared to competitors
- Convenient location with easy access for quick trips
- Wide selection of quality outdoor sports gear
- Blain's branded dog food is well-reviewed for quality
- Convenient layout for quick shopping trips
Insider tips
- Call ahead for specific auto parts to avoid long wait times
- Check for weekly deals to find better prices on items
- Be prepared for potential delays in service during busy hours
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours when the store may be crowded
- Relying on staff for accurate information about parts availability
- Poor customer service experience reported, especially in auto parts
- Allegations of discriminatory practices affecting customer experience
- Inconsistent information from staff regarding service availability
- Crowds
- Store tends to get busy on weekends and during sales events
- Value
- Prices are generally higher than some competitors, but offer good deals on specific items like automotive services. For example, brake replacements are competitively priced compared to other local shops.
What parents say
"After waiting 10 minutes to talk to auto parts person I asked for an oil filter # for my lawn mower. I was told I would have to go over to small engine window and talk to that person. No one was at that window, and I waited 10 more minuets as I watched the first guy wait on several more people ignoring me. After realizing no one was going to wait on me I left and went to O'Reilly Auto parts a block away a that person looked it up and found the Wix # for it in 20 seconds. Farm and fleet carries it. Bad parts service. Lost my business."
in the last week
"Good selection of things. The prices are a bit high, but there are a few good deals. The power items are particularly decent. I feed my dog the Blain's branded dog food. She is doing well on it."
4 months ago
"I am deeply disappointed in Blain’s Farm & Fleet for its discriminatory practices. On a recent visit, I was subjected to blatant racial profiling, as prepubescent, inexperienced employees were seemingly instructed to follow me throughout the store. This behavior was not only offensive but also entirely unwarranted. For the record, I have no need to engage in theftI am financially secure, own my home and vehicles outright, and maintain substantial savings and investments. The assumption that I, as a person of color, require surveillance while shopping is not only baseless but legally problemat"
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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