We have been to 6 Smith many times. It's historically a good place. That said, tonight was a significant disappointment. We will not be back. Ever! My wife ordered a Couple of Cosmos (on the menu for $15). She asked for Tito's because she requires gluten free vodka). The resulting bill was $56 for two Cosmo's. No one said a word. Ridiculous! Don't mind paying for good food, good service but again...ridiculous! Won't be back. read more

Favorite place in Minnesota! Terrific food, amazing service, beautiful building! Love looking out at the boats in the summer! Everything on the menu is terrific!!! read more

6Smith - La Flaquita Steak Salad - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Food was bland and underwhelming, wouldn't recommend. The whole family complained about their stomach later in the evening as-well. Service was good. read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants! We supported them when they only had takeout and then we tried to get in right when they first opened but our reservation was cancelled due to inclement weather. It took us three weeks to get another reservation, but we were determined - and they didn't disappoint. Since it was our first time back in since Covid, we stuck to what we love best and didn't think was very portable for take out - chimichurri hanger steak and the sea bass, after an appetizer of their wonderful, delectable light calamari. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly and the sea bass is always cooked to perfection, on a bed of light vegetables with just enough acid to offset the fattiness of the fish. They seated us right away, we had wonderful service, as always, they kept everyone safely distanced by opening up their private dining spaces and adding more room. All in all a great job! On a side note, we were a bit disappointed when we were turned away after arriving for our first reservation that was cancelled as the hostess didn't even offer any takeout or making another reservation for us. However, I wrote a note to 6Smith through their website, and they promptly responded with a gracious note, taking the advice that we offered to consideration. All in all, a very professionally run organization with wonderful food - always spot on. read more

6Smith - Miso glazed sea bass and chinichurri hangar steak - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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I love the vibe. The clam chowder soup was to die for. I would go with here just for that. Our family ordered some steaks which were delicious. The miso sea bass was okay. The nachos and cauliflower that we had for appetizers were amazing as well. The kids had very good size portion for the grilled cheese and salmon. I highly recommend some of the mocktails that we had for the kids and I. We ought to set sit in the patio and we could see the boats in the pier which was a nice view. The only thing that took forever was for us to sit down. We called ahead and reserve two tables for 10 people and we didn't have to sit next to each other but it seems like people at the restaurant weren't leaving so we had to wait for another hour before we get in to our timeslot. Kids were very hangry. Overall great experience! read more

6Smith - Mocktails - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Fantastic staff that went above and beyond when I came for my birthday. This has to rank as the best restaurant in Wayzata. I wish more people knew about this place. The food is really great and the menu is diverse enough for everyone to find something they will enjoy. The views of the lake are truly great and add to the extremely unique atmosphere that's been curated. read more

We had reservations for 6:30 and were seated shortly after our reservation time. The drinks were wonderful; I had a Sapphire & tonic and my hubby had a glogg cocktail which was warm, fresh, and not filling. The atmosphere was nice as it was aesthetically very pleasing and elegant, while remaining casual and comfortable. For an appetizer we tried the shrimp cocktail which was good. The shrimp were done to a nice texture (not overly tough) and the presentation was lovely. The cocktail sauce had fresh horseradish to give it a delicious beat. For meals we each had a steak; I had the Filet and he had a NY strip I believe. Both steaks had good flavor and texture, and were done to our specifications. For sides we had mushrooms and garlic mashed potatoes. The potatoes had an interesting texture that reminded me of instant mashed potatoes. The mushrooms were great; I highly recommend them! I don't know that we'll go back to this place simply because you can get the same level of quality and flavor in food for less money at other nice establishments in the Twin Cities. read more

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This restaurant is mediocre and overpriced. The music is very loud on the patio. We were seated and then waited for 15 minutes before anyone gave us water, and then it was another half an hour before we were served our drinks. It's also really buggy on the patio (lots of flies and mosquitoes). Our bill was over $200 for 2 entrees, 2 drinks, and 1 appetizer. The food was fine but nothing special. We drove 45 minutes to come here for a special occasion because we were excited to sit on the rooftop (which was closed--no one told us, we'd booked a table on the rooftop). We were looking forward to the lake view. You can't see the lake from the patio because of the tall hedges. Will not return. read more

In a quaint town in Wayzata along Lake Minnetonka appears a restaurant and perfect lakeside location. We had the fortunate opportunity to be introduced to this restaurant by business friends. Unfortunately it was raining and cold which did not bring out all of the assets of this 6Smith. The restaurant menu serves steaks and seafood with some creative other dishes. The dining room has floor to floor windows along the lake with a roof deck and extensive patio. There also boat slips that encompasses the waterfront area. We ordered steak and sea bass has entrees with Caesar salads to start. Dinner was wonderful and our choice of wine paired well with our dishes. The service was attentive along with the dining experience. The one and only negative was that the music coming from the bar area was somewhat loud and was responsible for most of the noise in the dining room. . read more

6Smith - Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

We came here with a medium sized group for brunch. Food & cocktails were great; I had the avocado toast and it was unique and delightful. The patio was lovely and had a beautiful view! Service was lacking; admittedly he was new, but he really should have had someone still assisting with his training. We waited a very long time for drinks to come out, and were worried we wouldn't make our after brunch plans because there was an issue when he put in our food order. Would come back again, but only if I had time to wait. read more

6Smith - Avocado Toast - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Good food and service but they need an acoustic engineer to quiet the reverberating noise so patrons can enjoy what the restaurant has to offer. read more

Food is wonderful, same with the location right along the water. Very expensive but worth it for quality.

When we arrived for happy hour/dinner at 5:15pm there was parking available in the lot outside 6smith. The host was very kind and showed us to a couple of seats at the bar. It was difficult to get the attention of the server and we waited for about 10 min. We put an order in for cheeseburgers, French French fries and a beer. Our food came out about 10-15 minutes later. After eating some of the cheeseburger we found a piece of a latex glove. Again, we had trouble getting a hold of the server, but when she came by she apologized and took 1 of the cheeseburgers off the bill. Unfortunately, this was a birthday celebration and we ended up leaving shortly after due to the glove situation and we didn't feel comfortable ordering a dessert. A manager never came to apologize and they didn't seem to think it was a big deal. I am glad they are wearing gloves when preparing our food during the pandemic, but I'm disappointed that there was a glove in my food and how they brushed it off. read more

6Smith - Double Dip French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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The sea bass is unreal. The steaks re decent. They have delicious butter and sauces that come with appetizers. The service is solid but not memorable, actually one of the servers one time was very engaging and funny. The outdoor patio in the summer is unbeatable. read more

The place is nice with decent ambience but the amount they charge for a glass of wine is crazy!! $18 for a glass of wine is ridiculous!! They are not generous of a pour for that amount either. read more

Thank you 6Smith for a fantastic birthday dinner! I've been here more then a handful of times and every time is just as amazing! Food tastes soooo fricken good, service is always on point and the total vibe of this restaurant! I appreciate that the kitchen staff has no issues with substitute cause last night on the menu was the cauliflower purée with the lamb that my husband ordered (and was the best lamb I've EVER had) and instead of getting potatoes with my dish since I'm off the spuds for the time being they subbed them out for me...THANK YOU! Us three finished them off from my plate and my husbands plate! We will be back and I look forward to it! read more

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The management and particularly Manager Brittany is completely incompetent. They blasted me with call, text, and email reminders about my reservation and made a big deal about their 15 minute late policy. We were 15 minutes early and the hostess said it would only be a few minutes. After they became late on our reservation time I talked to them and the guy host was unapologetic and said he had no idea when they can seat us. Talked to manager and she was just as clueless and inept. She said they had a 1:00 pm reservation still waiting. I was like "what? That's like 40 minutes ago!" Why bombard me with your policies for days prior and then can't even commit to them? Learn to manage expectations and be what you expect of your customers. A bunch of Pretentious Amateurs trying to be something they're not. Got lucky and snagged a last minute resy at another restaurant even more difficult to get into and they were on point with zero management issues. Skip the headache and the attitude at this wannabe place. read more

Steak Frites, American Style is something I didn't know I needed in my life, but I'm so thrilled that I found it. What's the formula for a perfect lunchbox? Amazing sirloin smothered in cheese and bacon, cooked to order, with a generous helping of fries and delicious aioli served with friendly service and a stunning view. The service was quick without feeling rushed, which made for a work lunch feel like quite a treat. Definitely will be back, and hopefully get to try some of the items from the bar menu :) read more

First time here with the boyfriend for our anniversary. We came during brunch buffet which we didn't know about but it was almost 2pm and they were willing to provide us the dinner menu instead. Our server was very helpful. We waited for about 30 minutes for our appetizers and then another 15-20 minutes for our main entrees. Given they were just done with brunch might of been for the long wait. Food was good but I don't think over the top for its pricing. Food did lack a little bit of salt. Whole fish had simple seasoning with lemon and a mayo taste sauce over it - fish had a lot of bones. Filet was tender and juicy but the bernaise sauce (like hollandaise) was a bit too rich for my taste. I got tired of the flavor quickly. I kind of wished I should of gotten the ribeye instead. read more

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To share a delightful time with some of my favorite people while indulging in my favorite meal of the day (yes, call me basic), 6Smith was the nearly perfect spot. My friend was able to book a table for 8 for last Sunday, which is when they serve only their brunch buffet. The restaurant is large (and beautiful) and at the time was not crazy busy so we were seated right away and didn't have to elbow our way into the multitude of dishes available at the buffet counter. For about $27, you get a complimentary coffee, tea, or oj, and access to eat as much as your heart desires from their buffet selection. They had the typical brunch items such as eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and gravy. They also had shrimp cocktail, salmon, chilaquiles, steak, cheesy hash, and pork pulled eggs benedict. Their pastries and dessert spread is incredible as well with delicious almond croissants, cookies, and bars upon bars. I am not lying when I say that everything I had was delicious and worth the price (that is if you come hungry and able to eat at least two plates otherwise why are you at a buffet?). Our finished plates were picked up promptly and service was friendly enough. We hope to return in the summer to enjoy the summer lake views. read more

6Smith - Build your own bloody - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Have been here maybe six times since last summer, more so now that we have a boat and there is easy public boat parking nearby. This time we went two nights in a row because we were boating in the area. Having a public dock right there is a huge bonus. Floating plastic, rubber bumpers, a dock hand or two, what could be better? Well, my wife says the dock moves too much with the waves coming from the bay. I view it as part of the experience. Maybe not good if you are inebriated. Both times it and Wayzata Breworks next door were packed with people. Both times we had friends with us and we just hung out at the bar and drank their fantastic draft microbrews (dudes) or mules and margaritas (The ladies). Both times outside with great views of the water and boats. I have also eaten inside and above, on the upper deck. The place is always packed. We were sure to take our red meat eating parents here as well. This is definitely a destination for food and atmosphere. I rate this place on the classier scale, swank, and note patrons tend to dress up. And yet in Minnesota casual fashion, I don't hesitate to come in off my boat in water logged shoes and swim shorts and T, ball cap, and on past the fashionably dressed ladies and gents. Let's start with the booze. Great selection of tap beer, despite the brewery next door, which they offer. Nice representation of area breweries, but conspicuously absent are Backchannel, Unmapped and LtD, far superior to the ones they have, IMO. That said, I had a Great War Pigs Lazurite American IPA and Fulton Sweet Child of Vine IPA on the two different days, just the one per day because I was driving... still plenty more to explore on future visits. I appreciate the almost perfect format of the beer on the menu: brewer name, beer, type, ABV and city, state. What would be perfect is to group them by type. And add those three local brews. Ladies raved about their sweet drinks. The bartenders are clearly proud of their creations. As for food, it is awesome. I have had a wide array. The Brussels Sprouts are awesome to share. I got the lobster roll and Fat Burger on the recent two days. Both good enough to get again. Prices are reasonable. Staff is always great. Higher end wait staff, but they do seem to work a lot of tables. So, to recap, the five stars is based on food, booze, cost, deck and view, overall ambiance, boating access and staff. High comeback value. Plus, the ladies seem to really dig it. read more

Doooood...I have been here now for several happy hours after first stopping by for a restaurant week last summer 2018. This place is solid, and consistently serving well executed, tasty and well balanced twists on classic goodies and interesting, seasonal ingredients. The service is excellent, the servers are knowledgeable, friendly and even witty. The ambiance is unique with a beautiful view of the lake with floor to ceiling windows. When I came for restaurant week, I got the caesar salad, my sister also a ceasar, and her husband the tuna poke. The tuna poke came as a 3 tiny fried wonton with fresh tuna and assorted dressings. He reported it was quite tasty! I was rather disappointed with the caesar. While the ingredients itself were solid, with good, crispy romaine lettuce and even a little anchovie on the side, the salad was quite underdressed. I wanted and needed more dressing! My sister agreed. Then the main courses came. We all got filet mignon, rare, and my sister got the oscar style. Um...let me put it like this: no one had left overs, and no one wanted to share!!!! The temperature was perfectly rare, warm on the outside, room temp and pink in the middle. The compliments on the dish with the potatoes and creamy, lemony, silky bernaise were a great addition that not only complemented the beef, it also enhanced the flavor! The chocolate dessert with butterscotch ganache was worth writing home...period. This is a great go to place when you want a great meal that is well executed, consistent and in a great atmosphere. read more

After being away from the Twin Cities for over five years, upon our first immersion in the Restaurant Week pool, we chose 6Smiths. Not because we are close...(in the southeastern suburbs now)...but rather chosen because of the attraction of their restaurant week offerings. Due to the distance--plus the fact that we both had an unusual mid-week day off together--we chose to reacquaint ourselves with the Wayzata area, and what building changes there!!! The RW special menus for both dinner and LUNCH are thoughtful and robust, but Lunch is exceptional! You get three courses plus a special offering of RW wines to suit the menu. First course: My wife had the exceptional Asian influenced Ahi Tuna crisps. Nicely diced, the Ahi is tender, delectable and on top of crisps, and a slight pool of Chipotle aioli with a kiss of both sesame oil and siracha. I chose a wonderful Heirloom Tomato and oakleaf lettuce plate with a sprinkling of balsamic on top of house made ricotta. EXCEPTIONAL! On to the main: we both chose the 45 day dry aged Sirloin with fries. Boy, the steak lived up to its' promise. Dense, deeply flavored with beef essence, and perfectly cooked to your preference. The fries were hand cut and perfectly cooked. Dessert was one of both offered. Turtle mud pie, and Chocolate/butterscotch Bodoni (Pudding). Both were tasty but for sheer decadence, the MUD PIE is the ticket!!! I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the greatly professional service, teamwork and communication from the kitchen to the guest. This is a very professionally run operationally-restaurant-as well as being a kitchen-excellence-driven restaurant. When we lived here this was (still is) the Minnetonka Boat Works on the northwestern side of Wayzata Bay in downtown Wayzata. Picturesque even in the winter. In my studied evaluation: This is the best Luncheon Restaurant Week option going this year!!! Enjoy!!! (I'm sure you will...) read more

While we loved the ambiance and our server was wonderful we were SO disappointed with our food. Out of 8 of us 4 ordered meat - 3 flank steaks and one bone in porkchop. Except for one steak all of the meat was almost well done when it was supposed to be medium rare or medium. There was no pink in any of the flank steaks. The scallops I ordered were so good but there were only 3. For the prices 6Smith charges I expected better. I know we could have sent the food back but then half of us would be watching the other half eat. A disappointing dining experience for sure. read more

We went here for lunch on a Monday to celebrate my graduation. The food was delicious and the servings sizes were gigantic. We started with the tuna poke which was my favorite of the day. The water lily was refreshing and delicious. Only lost a star because there wasn't much ambiance it was an empty restaurant. If they hadn't decorated the table ahead of time (which was amazing and so kind) we definitely would've sat outside by the water read more

We had lunch there today. The service was atrocious. The wait staff was ok, but it took almost a hof hour to produce a cold bowl of salty tomato soup and a chicken salad sandwich that was so overpowered with tarragonthat it was inedible. Perhaps that was the strategy....make people wait so long for their food that they will eat anything. If you want to pay $25 for a hamburger, this is the place to go. There must be better alternatives. read more

The location and ambiance of the restaurant is just great. We did private dining and had a wonderful evening. Service and food were amazing! Would definitely go back. read more

Really great server and pretty simple menu to find something to want. Quite busy but that's to be expected, as it's pretty tasty. The fries were not good, my only complaint about it read more

Oh em gee! My dad and I just discovered the BEST burger we have both ever had!!! So he's tried hundreds if not thousands of burgers, I've tried hundreds and damn... the burger here stole the show. We both ordered the Venison and Kobe "Juicy Lucy". I've been living in Minnesota for 9 months and this was my first time trying their juicy Lucy speciality. Wow it sure did not disappoint. We waited what felt like 15 min before our food arrived stacked high and proud. The presentation of the burger was phenomenal. It was served on a wood slab with our sides of New England clam chowder and oyster crackers. The burger was placed on a buttery pretzel bun and stacked to the sky with fresh tomatoes and iceberg lettuce. The patty itself was thick and oozing with cheese and fat. One bite? My taste buds danced and we both looked at eachother and exclaimed "this is beyond delicious!" The clam chowder was the best I've ever had as well. Huge chunks of melt in your mouth potatoes, slices of bacon and lots of fresh clams came together in a rich soup. The service was so friendly and attentive! I can't say enough good things about this spot! read more

6Smith - Vennison and Venison & Kobe "Juicy Lucy" with side of New England clam chowder! - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Go for the view, and stay for the caddy shack! I truly crave those yummy drinks! They have an excellent happy hour. This is one of the "new" places to go in Wayzata. It also has the price tag to go with it... However the prime rib sandwich is to die for! The tomato soup is fantastic, and my sister had a delicious salad. The service is top notch, and I truly appreciate an honest server! Our waiter shared his favorites and what was just "ok". He even brought samples of entrees to make sure we liked what we ordered. It is a cool place to go and I sure hope this place stays open! The prior places didn't last... read more

6Smith - Boats all parked and ready outside of 6smith for the concert! Last night Deirks Bently tonight is the BoDeans and Soul Asylum - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

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Great atmosphere and location. However, I'm not sure I'll be coming back for drinks again.. signature cocktails were $16 - not unexpected for Wayzata. However, we ordered a Tito's Dirty Martini and it was $24, along with a basic brandy Manhattan and it was $20. Those cocktail prices just don't compare to the surrounding area. Other nice restaurants downtown Wayzata are significantly less. read more

I had such an amazing experience with my co workers. The restaurant was next to the Wayzata Lake. Make sure you call in advance to make reservations to sit next to the lake. We got here just in time to see the sunset and had such an amazing view of the lake before dinner was served. Aside from the view, the food and service was world class. I ordered the grilled scallop over veggies. The scallop was perfectly grilled where it was cooked throughly and tender. The must order is any of their steaks. I highly recommend the filet mignon. They season this steak so well and cooked it just the way I liked it medium well. Every bite was juicy and I looked forward to the next bite. Don't forget to order a side too. I recommend the corn. Our server was very helpful with the menu and made good recommendations around the time. He constantly checked in on us too. Everyone was overall very pleased with our intimate dining experience. I would highly recommend coming back again for special occasions. Enjoy!! read more

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Food was wonderful and so was the service! The "bread is life" appetizer was so good with the honey ricotta. Loved the salmon and steak we ordered, too. Really cool vibe at the restaurant read more

6Smith - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

I must say I went Saturday, and the food was not good. I ordered a Ceaser Salad, and the dressing was not creaser, but a vinaigrette mixed in the back. When me and two others wanted to send it back, they refused. It was not creaser. the rest of the food taste mediocre. We had steaks, mushrooms, baked potatoes and these items were just okay. The Brussel sprouts were burnt, and they did remake those. not sure what was going on, but I've only been once before and the food was awesome which is why I went back, and I must say the ambiance was better than the experience. The service was cool. I'm always looking for great service, great drinks, and most of all great food. And it was a 3-Star experience. The only way I would return is if someone else is cooking. Bday dinner not good. read more

It's a nice location on the lake and would be convenient if I lived in the neighborhood. We went there for restaurant week on a Sunday afternoon. They were busy and the service was very slow. The food was about a 7 out of 10 for quality. The value for restaurant week was good and their normal menu is what I would expect for a lake Minnetonka location, which is a bit high when compared to other locations in the twin cities area. read more

6Smith - Chicken sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

Great food (and espresso martinis), awesome ambience and even better service!! Thank you to our amazing server Bella she's a gem read more

6Smith - Seafood Near Me - Wayzata, Minnesota

This was an okay place. Ambiance is great but the food was average. The mixed reviews were right so should have heeded the warning for Sunday brunch. It was a set menu and a buffet. Will try it again during the weekdays and see if it's better and update my review. Sadly it was only average. read more

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Great food, atmosphere and staff. Even better in the summer. Love this place!! Will keep coming back read more

6Smith is a sleek, tony, upscale casual place with a stellar location. To their credit, taking full advantage of the setting, when one is comfortably ensconced on the patio overlooking the lake, their price points are easier to rationalize. My daughter and I enjoyed dinner together recently. Indeed, seated near the docks on a gorgeous evening watching the pricey pleasure crafts sway gently in their slips and a fleet of sailboats off in the distance, it made their fare seem like a relative bargain. We began with Calamari and a Wedge Salad. The calamari (with Thai sauce, carrots, cilantro, fresno peppers, scallions) was flavorful but disappointingly more toward the rubbery end of the texture spectrum than one might reasonably expect in an establishment such as this. The wedge salad was a respectable rendition of this classic. However, I've had better for far less than the $15.95 charged by 6Smith. For our main course, my daughter selected Roasted Vegetable Salmon Salad (organic Atlantic salmon, roasted Butternut squash, roasted beets, arugula, spicy pecans, chevre, lemon vinaigrette) and I chose the Cast-Iron Seared Jumbo Scallops (w/ slow roasted tomatoes, potato gnocchi, balsamic, beurre monte & Fresno peppers). Both offerings were very good. The roasted veggies were nicely charred and the salmon well prepared. My scallops were large, tender, perfectly seared and worked well with the dense, rich gnocchi and the bright, spicy peppers. I'll add that when compared with our starters, these were priced much more within the range of similar places. Portions were such that we had no room left for dessert. We both very much enjoyed glasses of 6Smith's "Erik the Red" (house made ginger syrup with spice, charged water) with our meals. Service was cordial and professional. Plenty of free available parking in the adjacent lot. Again, for the privilege of enjoying a lakeside view on one of our all too few pleasant days, I am quite willing to pay a premium. No quibbles. Would I feel less generously inclined if dining here inside on a mid-winter eve? Most likely, yes. So, go enjoy the food al fresco while you can. The total experience is, to me at least well worth it. BTW, we were admittedly being somewhat extravagant. You may certainly choose to be more judicious with your dining budget. Thus, making this a value that, when our weather cooperates would be difficult to top. read more

2nd times a charm! Sweets and beets, Brussels sprouts the salmon entree and the mud pie. Y'all talk about a food coma! Everything was great, food and especially our waiter Kevin, he was awesome, friendly, funny and entertaining! The pan seared salmon on golden mashed potatoes with corn was so mouth watering-ly good. Ugh!!!! *drool* it was cooked perfectly. Now let's talk about the mud pie that we were not prepared for, HUGE!! (The 4 of us couldn't finish it) Sebastian Joe's ice cream, Caramel chocolate drizzle, nuts and pretzels galore with Oreo crust, it was so tastey! Thank you for having us back! read more

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