Ashley, who has whipped up healthy shakes and loaded teas at North Country Nutrition (NCN), let me…read moreknow that she was splitting her time between that location and Simpley Nutrition. She is the mastermind behind many of the yummy recipes at NCN that I was excited to check out this place. I dropped by during my first full day in the Twin Cities. Simpley Nutrition is located in Inver Grove Heights (IGH). It's perfect when I am on my way to Rochester. It's also nice to say that I have visited another place in IGH other than Target. This place is in a plaza, across from Cub Foods, including its pharmacy. I had no problem finding a parking spot steps away from the main entrance. I backed into the spot and walked in. I got to meet Ashley's husky, who has the most beautiful piercing eyes and greeted me so warmly. It was great seeing her again, but in a different nutrition studio. The cool thing is that she has the same December shake and tea menus at both NCN and Simpley Nutrition. It makes her life easier. It also makes mine easier ordering at either place. I forgot to ask her about the name Simpley. I know that there is a lake nearby called Simley Lake. I need to find out what the P stands for. I'm thinking Protein. I got the following drinks: - Christmas carol tea - Christmas crack (Heath) shake I also got a couple of cake batter donuts on the house. The idea is that you sign in on the touchpad with your phone number. I'm already registered in the system, so I selected my name and I was good. If you're new, you fill in your name to register and you're done. i paid with a credit card. I was able to tip, too. Ashley didn't take long to make my drinks. I asked that the whipped cream be held on my shake. Done! I thanked her, said goodbye to her husky, and headed down to Rochester with my drinks. The best part was sipping and finishing my shake for most of my hour drive down to Rochester. The Christmas crack shake tastes just like a Heath bar. I loved the toffee bits. There was some chocolate and chopped nuts. So good! It made my drive down great. I had my Christmas carol tea for the rest of my trip down to northern Iowa and back up to the Twin Cities. It had peach, mango, raspberry, and orange. I loved it. It had all my favourite flavours rolled into a tea. I like the sports jerseys that are framed on the walls. The Minnesota Wild is featured a few times, which made my day. It's a deep studio. I liked being there. It felt comfortable. I'll be back. It's great that I have another nutrition studio for no to low sugar in teas and shakes. (491)

Stumbled upon Black Sheep Coffee Cafe while out on a walk in my new neighborhood and it was such a…read moregreat find. The coffee was good, I enjoyed my muffin, the staff was friendly and we lucked out that a local "club" of musicians were there jamming to some old folk songs - including someone playing the saw! Great atmosphere and a great welcome to the neighborhood.

The americano was good and I like that there is comfortable seating options…read more The 2 times I have been here the GF scone has been sold out. The place is really noisy. Especially with live music. Live music doesn't work well for the space. Service is fast and friendly.

If there were a perfect pharmacy, this would be it…read more I have used many pharmacies over the years -- Walgreens, Cub Foods, Allina, mom-and-pop shops, Walmart, United Hospital -- and none of them even come close to Hy-Vee Pharmacy. Walgreens was consistently out of stock, had extremely long wait times, didn't answer the phone, offered rude or unhelpful customer service, and made refunds nearly impossible. Hy-Vee is the complete opposite in every way. Hy-Vee is always in stock, or they will have the medication later the same day or early the next morning. The staff is incredibly kind, patient, and helpful every single time. There has never once been a line in the drive-thru when I've gone to pick up medication. If I need an early refill, they handle everything themselves -- they call the insurance, work it out quickly, and within about 15 minutes the medication is filled and ready for pickup. No stress, no runaround. I once asked if my son's medication could be put in a bottle that's easier to use with a syringe. They not only did it, they noted it on my account -- and they have done it correctly every single time since without me needing to ask again. That level of care is rare. Their free same-day delivery is exactly that -- same day, every time. I've never had a single issue that they couldn't fix or resolve, and they truly go above and beyond. They also have the best medication bottles of any pharmacy I've ever used. Hy-Vee Pharmacy has completely changed my expectations of what a pharmacy should be. I would never go anywhere else.

Easily the cleanest and best organized Hy-Vee I've ever been to. Took me a moment to figure out…read morewhere my health food section was but I got it. Their bakery set up is amazing! Too bad there's nothing vegan. Bathrooms were all private and clean.

So happy to have another coffee option in Cottage Grove…read more This is a walk-up trailer at the back end of the Cub parking lot. They do have an inline order option as well. Staff are alwats friendly and drinks are delicious. My favorites are anything with the banana milk. I would note that the drinks are a little sweet, so if that's not your thing, try an unsweetened or ask for half shots of flavor. Wait times can be a little long, which us the only reason I took off a star.

We have visited the coffee cabin a few times and every time it is great!…read more They have items for kids smoothies, ice cream and for the adults coffee, protein drinks plus food! Staff is so nice they have a reward program too. We love to try their special lattes iced. Good flavor not too sweet. Berry flavors are my favorite! I would suggest a stop, support local! Seating next to the cabin or take it to go.

I'm glad to have a sushi restaurant in town. Sometimes the sushi craving hits hard and grocery…read morestore sushi usually doesn't fill that crave! To me, sushi cafe is in between grocery store sushi and a good sushi restaurant. I've really only had their sushi and wontons. They have a lot of variety on their menu, but haven't tried it. Their wontons though, possibly my favorite ever!! I've always only done takeout - so as far their takeout customer service, I can't complain!

Yikes. I placed an order online on a quiet Sunday night. Quoted 30 minute wait. It was 109 minutes…read morewait time. Way too much time to sit and observe. Disgusting in here. The guys behind the counter are barking, singing in Spanish and making all sorts of weird noises. One of is them constantly coughing and clearing his throat. Had I not already paid I would have walked out. There are now 7 of us in the lobby waiting. Got in my car, hungry, and took a bite of an egg roll. Omfg I can't! This is literally COLD AND SOGGY. Got home and the takoyaki is saturated in sauce and cold. Never, ever again! This place is for sale and you should definitely reconsider coming here. Let's help them close. This place is a disgrace!

Great coffee with generous espresso shots…read more Plenty of books- love that I am surrounded by a little free library. Friendly staff and large parking lot. They have some gluten free bakery options. Local art for sale and a cute set up.

Such a fun coffee shop concept, especially if you're a book lover…read more The biggest draw here is definitely the huge selection of books available for trading and browsing, which makes the whole space feel cozy and unique compared to your typical suburban coffee shop. I also really liked that a lot of the food is made in house, which is a nice touch, and they offer gluten-free options as well. The coffee flights are such a fun idea if you want to try a few different drinks instead of committing to one. The coffee itself was decent, especially for a smaller suburban spot. Not the most mind-blowing coffee I've had, but definitely enjoyable. The space has a warm, comfortable vibe with plenty of seating, making it a nice spot to hang out with a book or spend some time relaxing. Staff was decently friendly, though I did overhear some arguing amongst themselves, which took away from the atmosphere a bit.

Stopped in for lunch today and ordered the Chicken Tibs. The chicken was simmered in a sauce (mild)…read morewith onions and peppers. It was served with a tasty mini salad, rice and injera. It was very good. I also ordered lemonade and it was served with dry mint sprinkled on top. Not much of a mint taste. For any of you who haven't tried Ethiopian cuisine, you eat mostly with your hands. Injera is a spongelike thin bread that you break into pieces. Hold the injera and pinch the food and eat. Very easy and tasty - kids will love it. My only concern was that the server had a very dirty shirt. He needs to wear an apron if he helps in the kitchen.

This was my first time having Ethiopian food. My dinner partner and I both got one of the Tibs…read moredishes. Very tasty! We ordered them spicy, and the spice level was a good kick but nothing too crazy. If you like spicy food, don't be afraid to order spicy. Otherwise it was a nice quiet restaurant. It had good ambiance for a date or special occasion.

I visit here a lot as it is continently located near me. The staff are always friendly and they…read morelove when I carry my dog in. I love the rewards offered and especially love when they remind me to use my reward card because I get forgetful about it. They are always fully stocked on what I need which makes me happy.

Great employees, the prices are not too bad, they definitely have a large selection of snacks and…read morebeverages, I don't drink coffee but I heard their coffee is great.

If I could go lower than one star I would…read more 6 cookies via mobile order... The 6 cars that came after me get served first? I have to wait 15+ minutes for 6 cookies that take 2 minutes to make fresh? Really? This is one bad experience out of MANY that I have had with this location. When I have the time available, I drive 15 minutes out of my way to go to the next closest location.

This is the worse McDonald around here would never go recommend going here. I got a burger and…read moreasked for bacon and never got the bacon after going in 3 times the employees did not even try to fix it at all and the manager was no help as well over would not recommend......

This has been my go-to every morning Starbucks for the last 3 months. I order a London fog tea…read morelatte with a extra pump of vanilla usually in a grande but sometimes in a venti (larger size). The baristas are always so quick and friendly. I always use the drive through, any time there is a line the employees get through the orders quickly and accurately. For food, the bacon egg bites and banana bread are my favorites. Their protein boxes are something to look into for a lunch option. Otherwise their grilled cheese is great too! I've only been inside to order a couple of times and the service is just as good as the drive through. Very clean and quiet place to stop by any time during the day.

If I could give zero stars I will, terrible service long wait…read more Wrong orders and coffee tastes like hot water no matter what time you go Absolutely the worst Starbucks ever Zero customer service Zero attitude or attention to detail