I have recently started to frequent this wonderful little neighborhood grocery store. It's a nice…read moresize, not too small or too big to get overwhelmed. Fresh and organic fruits and veggies. There is a separate refrigerated section for eggs, a nice touch, especially during this current nation wide egg shortage. I LOVE the deli and bakery here! The fried chicken is delish! Heavenly pies and breads! The cashiers are very helpful... there even an attendant that bags your grocery for you, just like back in the day. What's not to love?

You have to try their chicken pot pies. You couldn't make a better one at home. And at just $8.99…read moreit is the best, most complete meal you can get for the money. The crust is perfectly browned, buttery and flaky. Filled with generous chunks of chicken meat with peas, carrots, corn and a few green beans. Aside from that signature item, they have a full bakery where you will find lots of sweet treats and fabulous breads and rolls. I know, it sounds like I'm on the take -- but honestly, you are in for a pleasant surprise (I'm not one to complement a business just to be kind.) And if you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the mega grocery chains this is the place for you. All the basics are here, with friendly service to boot!

Cake box did a good job listening to what I wanted for my daughters first birthday cake and smash…read morecake! It turned out awesome and delicious! I came in person to submit my order and paid, the staff was friendly and helpful. The cakes are very affordable! Highly recommend!

Ordered cookies for a work event and we got so many compliments! The owners were very nice, easy to…read morework with, and accommodated an early pickup. Cute little shop and although I didn't get to try a cookie, I heard they were delicious! We are keeping their contact info for future cookie needs.

I don't have any pictures anymore but this place is so nice. It's very expensive but worth it. The…read moresticky milk buns are 10/10. I love that you can go in, grab tongs and a tray, and just grab whatever pastry calls your name! Just beware, prices add up fast!!!

I really love this place! I highly recommend that you try it…read more Parking is usually alright but can be busy. When you first walk in grab a tray to your right and some paper squares to pick up items. There are pastries both forward to the left as well as to the right. Also don't miss the cakes to the left of the check out counter. My favorite thing to grab is the fruit tart! I usually pick up a coffee to eat with my pastry. In terms of service I do say the staff is busy and does not interact as much as I like but the food makes up for it. The atmosphere inside does vary. As it is a busy coffee shop on weekends but week days and early morning weekends is a quiet place to have a coffee and read the paper.

First, I love the pastries you can buy to-go. This review though is for their cooking class. Be…read moreaware that you will be seated with a group of 6 and you'll have to work with them to decide who does what tasks, since not everyone will get to try making everything. I attended solo but luckily really liked the group I was assigned to. We wanted everyone to work on things they enjoy and allowed everyone to try some parts of the important tasks (making pasta and pastry dough). Your enjoyment might really depend on what your group is like. You can buy wine and beer to drink while you take the class, and those were reasonably priced I thought! $9 for a glass of wine and I think $8 for beer. The class was chaotic since we were making three courses and things needed to be done at different times, but the chaos felt like how it really is in a kitchen making multi course menus, so that didn't bother me! The assistants were great and helped us stay on track and helped if we were struggling with anything. I can't say I learned much from the class (which is why I only gave 4 stars), but I sure had a lot of fun!

Living in the North Loop, Cooks Bellecour was hands-down our most visited spot--and for good…read morereason! This place is a slice of French heaven right in Minneapolis. Their pastries? Pure magic. The chocolate almond croissant is next level--flaky, buttery, and packed with rich, decadent flavor. And don't even get me started on the breakfast sandwiches--they're gourmet-level masterpieces. Every bite is perfection. The vibe & service here is warm and inviting, with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filling the air. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, treating yourself to a pastry, or diving into one of their soups or salads, this place nails it every time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Cooks Bellecour is an absolute gem!

The drink I got here, the mango pomelo sago, SO GOOD!! I'd definitely come back for that. The…read morepastries however... the bread was tough for my pork floss bun and the ham and cheese bun I got was burnt to the point I couldn't take anything but "burnt". I had to peel off the top to eat it because it was so bitter.

This was one of the first places we checked out when we moved to the area and come here all the…read moretime for their amazing baked goods! I'm a huge fan of their cream cheese bread, it's so soft and fluffy with just a little whipped cream cheese in the center that gives it a counterbalance to the sweet buttery bread. I hadn't been back in a long time as we've ventured out a bit more and found there are soo many bubble tea shops in Brooklyn park and Brooklyn center but when it comes to Asian baked goods, sweet percent is always in the top three for sure! The drinks can be hit or miss, I got the mango milk tea today and it was actually mango orange in color - it felt like more of a mango yogurt drink that was watered down than actual milk tea that was mango flavored. I've had their fruit teas as well and just not really the flavor combinations I thought it would be. The shop itself is bright and adorable, and the service is always nice and friendly!

No longer open in Robbinsdale . We miss the bakery. We used to walk over on Saturdays for a pastry…read moreand coffee. Now we have to drive to The Thirsty Whale

Robbinsdale location has poor quality food,everything I have tasted here has been dry or stale…read moretasting also they do not have a lot of products in the counter . There are plenty of other bakeries with tastier menus .I wish they would improve,plus they always seem short staffed. The St Paul location is better but still not up to my pastry/bakery standards unfortunately especially for the cost Parking available on street

I quickly stopped by to pick up some chocolate for a gift for my partner and was surprised by how…read morecute the space is. Plenty of residential parking. I got the chocolate covered almonds, Kodiak cups (my fav!) and the mint polar bears (my partners fav). A bit pricey, but the chocolate is absolutely delicious and makes a great gift!

We were in the neighborhood looking for dessert and this shop popped up. We stopped in Sunday at…read morearound two in the afternoon and there was only one other customer in store. This shop is ran by a friendly hardworking man who is well informed about all the delicious chocolate and gelato. This space is so cute, and there are so many different varieties!

This is basically the only correct answer for good donuts in Minneapolis. There are a lot of trendy…read moreplaces in the city that have great reviews and good business that make me wonder if Minneapolis-ites don't know what good donuts are. Couple that with the PRICE of a donut in the city and I really started to think that people in Minneapolis were sort of idiots? BUT Old Fashioned Donut Shoppe proves that there are some people who DO have taste and care about where they put their dollars. I don't love donuts, in general, but I can appreciate a donut done well and this place does it well without the extra frills. Definitely coming back to this one and now I have a great answer when people ask me about my favorite donut place. It's got to be this one.

Drove over 10 min on a Saturday morning and they were closed!! What kind of donut shop is t open…read moreon Saturday morning.

I can't believe after coming here all these years I have yet to do a review. This is my go to…read moreMercado in the area for fresh produce and especially peppers I can't find at a local grocery store. They also have a great selection of the standard canned offerings, hot sauces, and the freshest tortilla chips I can find. I also hit their meat section too if I don't want to take the time prep a meal at home and just want to whip something together. I have tried their fajita mix, al pastor, carne asada, and pollo asado. All are great and you can't beat the price. This past year they have really opened up the space to expand the fresh veggies/peppers, tortillas, and fresh salsa of all different heat levels.

I've been to several panaderias around the Twin Cities and this one is as good or better than the…read morerest. Everything is very fresh and made well. The prices are reasonable and fair.

This is a nice spot for desserts ! Lots of different flavor…read morecupcakes that catch your eye upon entering They do themed speciality cakes/cupcakes too and even pup cakes for your special doggies! The owner won the food network challenge cupcake wars many years ago and is also a famous author! Plenty of parking available, efficient and friendly staff

Meh is how I feel overall but I still recommend trying this place for their cupcakes at least once…read moreif you're in the area. Some cupcakes are better than others in terms of texture and flavor combos but I always found the chocolate flavor ones more moist than non chocolate flavor ones here. I would avoid the cake and overall not a place I would go out of my way for. Got a birthday cake here once and the frosting was overwhelming sweet and hard even after leaving the cake at room temp like the staff recommended. I think the service could be better too- not very friendly and they didn't really like to answer questions about certain ingredients when I was looking for vegan cupcakes for family members who don't have dairy. The space is decorative though and probably a fun spot if you're a fan of the owner from her books or being on tv.