I picked Alamo Driving School based on its Yelp reviews. I didn't need too much tutoring, just a…read morebrief explanation of rules in MN and what to pay attention to during the road test. I give 1 star to their office staff and responsiveness and 5 star to my instructor, Connie. I bought my first class online and called them to schedule. They told me they'd call me back and no one did. I called the next day and got the same response, again no one called me. I went to their office 2 days later and they told me they were on holiday as a reason why nobody returned my calls. If I had been told that they'd be out of office and I had to wait a couple of days, that'd be fine. But they kept telling me they'd return my calls and never did. Similar thing happened with scheduling the road test as well. I called, either no one answered or I was told I will be called back. I had to send a nasty message to finally receive a call and get my test scheduled. On the other hand, my instructor Connie was awesome. She was encouraging and always explaining what to pay attention to during driving. On the exam site, she went over a couple of things we should be careful about. I got my license after the exam. In terms of learning how to drive, it's a good place, if you want to deal with the office staff.

I had taken driving classes before in CA and I thought those were good- but I still failed the…read moredriving test. I was pretty nervous to start driving again, but took a chance with Alamo. Mohammed is awesome at figuring out how confident a driver is. He modifies his classes depending on your learning curve and is a perfectionist. He made me practice my parking (90 degree and parallel) over and over and over yet again until I felt confident maneuvering the car without guidance. The moment he feels that you are gaining confidence, he throws curve balls at you so that he can test how nervous you get on the road, and how you handle different situations. I took the 10 hour package w /road test and felt I gained a lot from each driving session with him. He is a good teacher and knows how to get through to his students.

I took a driving class with Ansari. He explained driving skills well and kind. The communication…read morewas clear, on time, and professional. I highly recommend this driving school to others!!

I hired an instructor at Sun*** Driving School before. Based on the reviews I read, he was strict,…read moreso I did at least 10 hours with him. I didn't realize until recently when I booked my driving class with Ansari that a strict instructor doesn't work for me. At Ansari Driving School, the instructor was very patient. I've been very forgetful since I had a baby, but he was very patient with me. He motivated me all the time, always reminded me to relax, and believed in me. Another thing I really liked about his teaching style was that every time we went for a drive and I made a mistake, we would do the same scenario again, and he would explain what I did wrong, especially on the main road. He also taught me many different scenarios, particularly with parking and making corrections. I booked a total of 8 hours with him. I am very happy with the way he taught me. I'm writing this review because I want everyone to know that he's one of the best instructors out there. Very understanding. I highly recommend him to anyone planning to book him and checking his website. Book right away. You'll get your money's worth.

Um, wow! This Y is like a high end gym, but instead your money goes to a great non-profit! I felt…read morelike I was walking through a spa in some parts haha. I've only been to the Uptown Y before, but am so glad I checked this location out! PARKING: They have a private lot and it's $1 (I believe for the first hour, and then $1 each hour after), which is nice to have downtown! Entrance is by buzzer only. AMENITIES: Similar to other Y locations in Minne, you'll find a pool, sauna, hot tub, two weights areas, a few rooms for group fitness classes, a basketball court, and more here. OFFERINGS: They offer private training (3 free sessions when you sign up), group fitness classes, swim workout classes, massage and more here. They even have a childcare area! ATMOSPHERE: I loved the vibe here! Peaceful music playing, not crowded at all (I did go at 4pm so probably best the evening rush), extremely nice updated bathrooms (with all-gender option), and well cared for equipment and amenities. PRICE: I joined in January for $0 joiner fee and $66/month for the year - competitive with other gyms in the area with similar amenities, and your money goes to a non-profit with a great cause! Highly recommend this location!

I have been working out here for about 20 years and it has been upgraded constantly…read more This is a really nice workout facility for anyone living or working in downtown. They have a pool that is always open for lap swimming, hot tub and sauna. They have lots of cardio equipment and free weights. They also have olympic lifting gear including bumper plates. The trainers are top notch. I have taken Olympic weight lifting and boot camp at this location and have always had a blast. The inner courtyard makes for a great area to do incline or decline sprints or body weight workouts. This is my go to gym when I am in Minneapolis. The best part is they are a non profit and put all the money you pay into community development with an emphasis on empowering women and girls. What is not to love!

Mez was a great teacher and really helped me hone my skills ahead of my test. I'm a very nervous…read moredriver who had previously failed the test, and he was very helpful in getting me to practice the skills I needed to work on the most! He was very available to schedule on short notice and provided great instruction. After 2 lessons, I have passed the road test and am now a licensed driver!

Great instructor,I felt I learned a lot from him. Has many helpful videos and the fact he has dual…read morebrakes in his car helped calm my nerves. Only downside I'd say is practicing at the parking lot of a church,I'm not Christian so I wasn't really happy with being there as I felt there were better and more open parking elsewhere.Other than that I would 100% recommend this instructor.

My uncle needed his driver license urgently and Matt, the owner was able to accommodate his needs…read more Uncle had lesson with Matt, Damiian, and Darrin, one time with each and passed his test. Uncle stated that they all are very professional and provided great lessons. Thank you so much the team who really helped my uncle to achieve his license!

Thank you very much for your driving lessons. I'm writing to let you know that I passed my driving…read moretest. Carlos Torres

I just took my test in Feb 8 2016 after 2hour practice and 1hour right before the test( both 2…read moretimes we drove around dmv in Hasting) and passed at the first time with score 91/100 at DMV Hasting. Ken is a very patient and good instructor, he knows how to make everything easier like the tips in parallel parking, backing up. I live in Cottage Grove and he always picks me up for free :). Also my schedule is very flexible and I have to leave to another state soon ,I asked him to change my test appointment many time to make it works and every single time he always willings to do it for me. Thanks you so much Ken! Plus: very good price compare to other driving schools

I can't say thank you enough to Dale! He was a very patient and kind driving instructor. I had…read morelittle to no experience due to my anxiety. We started with the basics and I took about 10 lessons with him. Ken's driving uses small cars which makes it easier to park, so I scheduled to use one of their cars for my road test. I ended up passing my road test the 2nd attempt. I couldn't have done it without his support and guidance. He's the best driving teacher that goes above and beyond to teach you the rules of the road, so you have safe driving habits. If you're a nervous driver or just needing a refresher then Dale is your guy to help you achieve your driving goals!

My wife took her six hours of BTW training with Capital Driving school after she fell her driver's…read moreLicense test. I had paid for my wife's 6 hours plus an extra hour for the driving exam. We found a success in capital driving school. My wife is now Licensed and out there driving with the rest of the public. Thank you very much Brad. You were truly worth every penny.

The process for scheduling behind the wheel lessons is beyond frustrating and extremely…read moreinefficient. For reference I had two other children go through their school's behind the wheel program. They were contacted and all 3 behind the wheel sessions were scheduled at once. They communicated with us when one of my children hadn't scheduled yet, to let us know they'd expire soon. However, at Safeway they let my sons expire, without communicating this. I had to call and pay $50 to extend it. I then tried to schedule these lessons online but as soon as they're released, they're gone. I called to explain how tedious and inefficient this process is and was told he could get on the schedule for a Tuesday at 12:15 during school. I explained how ridiculous that is and was offered one more appointment for a month later a few cities away. I took it and then wanted to schedule the other two lessons. I was told no, I would have to wait until the end of the month again and try to get in when everyone else is and the appointments are gone fast! And then I would have to do that again the next month! I requested a refund so I can do behind the wheel lessons elsewhere. Supposedly I'll be getting a check for $150 in the mail. I will be reporting this scam of a business to the better business bureau as well. Not only do they have a ridiculous process: they also don't apologize for it and just repeat the same information without hearing the issues for what they are. Do not go here for behind the wheel lessons! Save yourself the hours I spent trying to get what I paid for.

This isn't a location specific review, but a review of how the company operates overall,…read morespecifically related to the scheduling and completion of behind the wheel "lessons." We had no problem with the classroom portion, and I would consider that route again for my next teen when she's ready to begin. The company takes on far more students than they have driving instructors for, which ends up requiring you call to try to schedule a lesson, then drive an hour to a lesson site. If you need to reschedule a lesson you are required to give at least 24 hours notice (which doesn't include weekend hours, so you'd need to cancel Friday for a Monday lesson) or pay an extra fine. However, they can cancel last minute without hesitation. We received a cancelation notice 2.5 hours prior to a lesson. If you don't want the inconvenience of driving an hour away for lessons because your area fills up, you will be charged a fee for extending the time it takes to complete the three behind the wheel sessions if it takes longer than a year from the day you sign up for the classroom portion. One might think a year is plenty of time, and it may be for families with two parents, one job, one kid, and no after school activities. However, if you juggle multiple kids/jobs/schedules/sports/after school activities, you may be putting a LOT of time into trying to make it work with Safeway. Also, know ahead of time that the lessons are evaluations, there is no instruction happening. Make sure your driver is proficient and able to pass their behind the wheel test before you start scheduling the behind the wheel sessions. All they do is go down a list of skills and check off whether the driver is proficient yet or not. I'm told by the person in the office that it's left to the individual instructor how they conduct a session, meaning there is no consistency, and no expectations from the driving instructors--may the odds be ever in your favor. If you have ANY other option for driving lessons, I would choose those. If you have no other option, love frustration, and you're ready to make getting your teen their license a part-time job, go with Safeway.

People kept saying you remind me of someone..."John Goodman..Chris Farley....Oh, I know! Tom…read moreCruise!!!!" So I decided to learn how to drive a motorcycle in case I have to recreate his stunts. After this course, you WILL be able to ride a motorcycle. Really awesome instructors and a fun class. Learning to be a beer judge was number one, but this was right behind it. Give it a shot. Why not at least learn how to ride a cycle? I don't think I will ever buy one, but if you can learn a new skill in a week, why not?

So far, so good. My son went here in 2010-11, right out of HS but just wasn't ready for college and…read morewithdrew to spend some time growing up. Recently (2014-2016) he spent 2-1/2 years at Minnesota School of Business, where he thrived and excelled academically. Then they shut their doors in the middle of his schooling, pretty much souring him on higher education. But Susan at HTC has been so welcoming and encouraging that he has high hopes (or in his words, "cautious optimism" which is the most excitement you'll get! :D) about again pursuing a degree. I was really pleased to learn that some, if not many, of his credits from MSB will transfer. We await the admissions office decision on that, but many students have successfully made the switch. Everything has been smooth during enrollment for fall, so I'll update this review in a few months. I'm very happy with the admissions process and helpfulness of the staff.