I have taken two classes, one with a friend and one where I wanted to surprise my husband with a…read morecooking night and special guests. The chef even played along to make things go smoothly. The class pace is great for beginners and advanced chefs, and they have a great selection of classes. Note that they have you in groups of 6 - we ended up making new lifelong friends. Overall great learning and experience! They ask for feedback at the end of class and you also get a discount for the shop. I have also purchased croissant and danishes from the storefront and they're top tier.

I needed more time in this place, but since it was my first time, I managed to park in a spot that…read morewas going to be needed for valet service soon so I had to move quickly. I was greeted when I walked in and several staff members answered my question about the parking. Luckily I had been on the easy to navigate website beforehand, so I knew what I was after: knife storage and an apron. I located those and then allowed myself a little browsing. I think the sunny feeling was only partly sunshine through the windows; the lighting is very nice, and soon someone asked if I needed help finding anything. I also noticed the large cooking classroom. I got a croissant for the road in addition to my small purchase. I think this is my new favorite croissant in the Twin Cities! Up until now it had been Rose Bakery.

They have wonderful products. But the Karen (blonde lady, i don't remember her name) was so rude,…read moreand talked crap about us to the other customers right in front of us... you would think if you're spending $500 on a Dutch Oven you would be treated a bit better by the staff. It's upsetting because my older parents had another terrible experience with this woman. So my family will now just deal with Le Creuset online only.

Jimmie Lee is incredible!!! I was greeted when I walked in and informed of all the promotions and…read moreasked if I needed any assistance. I explained that I was in town visiting and looking to complete my bat le creuset collection ( I've been trying to find the bat mugs for 3 years) much to my delight they had 3 in stock! I purchased the mugs, a couple other bat items and asked if they had a box I could use in the back to get them home safely. Jimmie Lee went above and beyond to carefully wrap everything in brown paper/ box them to make the journey back to the west coast. 10 out of 10 recommend!! Also very clean and well stocked store. I'm super happy to complete my collection and meet such a wonderful customer service person!!!!

I don't own a restaurant, but boy do I love shopping at restaurant equipment stores. I wandered…read moreinto Rapids Restaurant Equipment looking for squeeze bottles (which I found in multiple sizes) and wound up picking up a bunch of other items because I just can't help myself. This store had everything from mixing bowls of all sizes to ramekins to baskets to crocks for french onion soup. Pretty much anything you'd need to operate a restaurant (or a really active home kitchen!). The place is pretty big and I wish I'd had more time to wander the aisles. I could seriously do some damage in this place! The staff was friendly but not overbearing. All told really excellent and probably my new go-to when I need something like this.

Not just for restaurant professionals - there is plenty at Rapids for us home cooks too. The…read moreextensive merchandise is well organized and prices are quite reasonable. We stopped in for a large non-stick frypan and walked out with a number of other kitchen and bar items. We will definitely be back

My sister had just used this unique size pan- quarter sheet. She said it perfectly held the dough…read morefor her shortbread cookies (King Arthur recipe). She was baking for her Bunko group and wanted to make a type of dessert that you can handle with your fingers. She said she had gotten her pans at COSTCO, so naturally I went to look- they were sold out, and no wonder, Nordic Ware is fantastic quality. I did an online search and connected directly with Nordic Ware; I found exactly what I wanted plus more! Their Naturals line is a high end aluminum of professional quality and strength- I am a busy baker so this is just what I wanted. They also had the cooling racks and the durable lids for the pans! So, the cooling racks are oven safe- this is handy if you are cooking some bacon and want the grease to drip down into the pan as opposed to having the bacon swim in grease as it is cooking. The lids are so useful if you are taking some brownies or other goodies to some friends. The quarter sheet pans are also the perfect site to use as prep pans for deep frying foods- use one pan for flour dredging, the next for the egg wash and a third for your bread crumb coating- easy!!!! The length and depth of these pans is great for this type of prep. I am so thrilled with my purchase and it came beautifully packaged- the Nordic Ware logo tape across the box instantly put a smile in my face. When I opened the package, everything was wrapped In Nordic Ware logo paper. It was like unwrapping a gift to myself (yes it was ). Nothing works better at warming up a chilly house like baking something in the oven!

I'm writing a review here on Yelp because I can't get their Customer Service to answer the phone,…read morereturn my calls (left voice messages), or answer my emails. I placed an order on their website and was sent the wrong items. They sheets I received do not match the description on their website (the SKU on the order sheet and packing slip match the item I ordered). The sheets are too large for my oven, and I cannot get this company to respond to my inquiries about possible replacements or return. At this point, I seriously regret doing business with them.

I first visited this shop to sharpen my knives. They did it right onsite and it only took about 20…read moreminutes for 4 knives. The price was a very good rate too. I was able to walk around and take my time looking around at all of the knives. I'm not in the restaurant industry, I just love to cook and have been wanting to buy my first professional chef's knife. Everyone there is so knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend spending time testing out the knives before buying one. I'm so happy with my purchase! Thank you To the incredible customer service and helping me through the process!

Went in to get some knives sharpened and ended up talking with the staff, browsing, and demoing…read moresome knives! The guy was amazingly helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to offer suggestions and tips. When I got my knives back they included a little note with a recipe to test them out and ab"thank you". It was really nice and I didn't know they give a portion of sharpening and class sakes to pay off student lunch debt (which is a ridiculous thing tonhave exist). They hold monthly classes for skills and sharpening as well as custom orders. If you can't make it during the day they have a drop box behind the shop you can put your knives in and they'll text you with updates. I will definitely be coming back for any knife needs.

As I slowly start to learn about chemicals within cooking pans, products, etc., finding Bamboo…read moreSwitch allowed me to thoroughly appreciate the store along with the intimate pride that the WBL community has. The store is extremely clean, there are bamboo products for every sector of life including but not limited towards: bathroom, kitchen, children, hair and even a section dedicated to dogs. The owner is beyond gracious and took time out of his evening to discuss the history of Bamboo Switch as well as stick true to the healthiness of the store by offering reusable cups for wine during the holiday event vs. plastic. Please support this business because it is rare to have all natural stores that want humans to thrive and be healthy. Thank you!

From the owner: Bamboo Switch is an Eco Lifestyle brand that encourages people to “make the switch” to a zero-waste…read morelife. Our products are thoughtfully designed for utility and beauty. Shop for unique household essentials and gift ideas that are made of earth friendly materials. All products are for every day, every room and everyone you care about. Get your gifts customized with an engraved gift message or name. We do that on site for you! We cannot wait to welcome you in our store soon!

I love this shop. They always have something I need and something new I've not yet thought of to…read morehelp make my home and lifestyle a little gentler on the planet. The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable.

From the owner: Even one sustainable swap makes a difference! Join your fellow Minnesotans and refill cleaning and…read morepersonal care products at Evergreen Collective. While you're here, discover practical gifts and beautiful vintage pieces.

One of the only Asian grocery stores in the area and fully appreciate it. Theres a small section of…read morefresh produce, and there's some unique items you can't regularly find like bok choy, Chinese broccoli, and lemongrass. Some of the items are priced higher and you won't find all the essentials (like seaweed wrappers). There are some good brands stocked

Great Asian grocery that has dried goods, fresh produce and frozen foods!…read moreWe were over at Costco and stopped in to get Sichuan peppercorns for our mapo tofu recipe. We walked out with the peppercorns plus noodles, some cookies, bok choy and almost a ceramic bowl. They have a parking lot and a wide selection of goods. I loved that they had a homeware isle with some really appealing bowls, woks, and soy sauce dishes!