Really delicious food! Wish we would've visited sooner! The…read morehomemade bread is incredible. I'd say it's a cross between focaccia and English muffin bread with a nice buttery outside. We've only had lunch here but I hear the breakfast is just as good, especially the hash browns and tomato jam. We've had the Pool and Yacht, Raffi Luigi and the Gigi. Incredible! Their chicken salad is pulled chicken with white and dark meat, herbs and pepperoncini, etc. Really love it. The Giardinera is nice because it's almost blitzed in a food processor so it's smaller and doesn't fly out of the sandwich when you bite into it. They don't overdo the sauces either. Just enough on the sandwiches. The only downfall is that some things can be spicy, especially the potato salad. Like really spicy. So much so it's all you taste. That won't stop me from going back though. I crave a sandwich the minute I'm done. Oh and they also have a provisions case where you can buy packed items like pimento cheese, chicken salad, etc. Go there. You will love it! Open daily til 3pm. Closed Mondays. Breakfast has a cut-off time depending on the day, but lunch is served open til closed.

Marty's had been on my list for a long time and I'm happy to report that it lived up to its hype!…read moreThe egg and cheese sandwich and hashbrowns combo was impeccable. Pictured are: 1. Egg and cheese + sausage 2. Egg and cheese + bacon and hashbrowns Imagine the fluffiest eggs, perfectly crispy bacon and potatoes, and the yummiest garlic aioli sauce, all on a warm focaccia slice. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. Skip the weekend rush in my opinion and check them out on a weekday--it made it incredibly easy to find seating and enjoy our food and the ambiance. Service was professional, fast, and friendly! Can't wait to try their lunch menu!

Loved it! I wish I didn't wait a year since moving into the neighborhood. Pretty simple menu, but…read morethey do it well. The sandwiches come with a side of potato chips. They aren't over salted and they are super thin and crunchy. I tried the Philly style sandwich and my partner tried the hot Italian sandwich. We both were impressed between the amount of meat and also how chewy the bread was. Friendly staff was a plus too. We will be back soon.

So friggin' good! Neighborhood sandwich shop with perfect sandwiches. Embarrassed to say I can't…read moreremember the name of who helped us - but he was fantastic, too. We had a grilled veggie sandwich and a build-your-own veggie, both on baguettes. In the world of veggie sandwiches, few managed to get a bullseye quite like this. Each bite was filled with freshly grilled vegetables, and the bread, a warm and soft vessel that accompanies the bright ingredients past the finish line. And the ingredients are top notch - from the broccolini to thick slices of onion. Even their potato chips were in-house. As vegans, food options are usually limited or not well thought out, so love finding a place where all components are top tier. Can't wait to bring others and get their thoughts on the non-veg options.

Stopped here for lunch. Was in the mood for a sandwich. Cute little place on the corner in north…read moreMinneapolis. I had heard good things and it was on my list for a while so was excited to try it. Clean place. I ordered at the counter. They told me there would be a 10 mins or so wait for my sandwich which was fine. Ordered my 12 inch turkey pastrami which is their most popular sandwich and a bottled drink. The total was 22 and change before tip which I thought was a little steep. The sandwich came in 4 pieces. Had the pastrami, tomato, pickle, peppers on a soft bread. The bread was fresh and soft. The sandwich was filled well with a good ratio of filling to bread. The taste was very well balanced and fresh. I wish there was more of the pastrami. Overall, I had a good and tasty lunch even though a little expensive. Happy to support a local black owned business. I would give this place a try if you want a good sandwich in a friendly environemnt.

Sammy's Avenue Eatery is easily one of the best sandwich spots I've tried!…read more The sandwich I had was outstanding. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced, and the honey mustard they use is next-level. It adds just the right amount of sweetness and tang without overpowering the rest of the sandwich. The staff was just as great as the food. Friendly, welcoming, and made the whole experience even better.

A friend brought me there to get drinks and apps before we headed out to dinner and I have a lot of…read morenice things to say about the place overall, but the service that night started off pretty awful. Great things: my espresso martini was amazing. As an espresso martini addict, I'd consider this one a top in the cities. The patio space is fantastic, every single person got greeted when they walked in and thanked when they walked out. The bartender was very friendly and even gave us a suggestion for somewhere to go after for dinner. Unfortunate thing: The service. We didn't actually start at the bar. We started at a table on the patio and sat for about 10 minutes watching the server walk around us, she was obviously busy so that was fine, but after seeing 3 tables served who came in after us she finally walked to our table and said she'd be right with us after she put in the orders. Cool cool. Well, unfortunately, when she came back outside she did not come to our table and instead walked around taking orders from more people who came in after us and that's when we decided 20 minutes was too long and we went into the bar where the services was good. The outdoor server did apologize to us, and we do understand she was busy, but at that point we nixed the appetizer and just had cocktails due to it being later than planned and wanting to get to dinner. I'd definitely go again, like I said - fantastic espresso martini, but I did want to be honest about my experience.

This is not a place I'd usually go for, but my friend wanted to check it out so I figured why not…read moretry something different. The space is quaint, the staff welcoming, the ambiance casual, the patio's cute, and I bet it's a neighborhood gem. The menu states Bar Food, and they weren't kidding. I was hoping for something hearty, which was like a needle in a haystack. Unfortunately, the yelp pics weren't leading me to anything so I asked our waiter who recommended a few things that might be a bit more filling. I got the Zio Vecchio sandwich and to wash it down, the All Around the World, which is an N/A. I should note, they have an impressive list of cocktails, N/As, THCs, wines, and beers. While I didn't recognize 90% of them, I still thought it was great, especially for those interested in something new. So here are my thoughts on everything I had. Zio Vecchio - i really liked the pistachio pesto, the cheese kept slipping out, for those unfamiliar with "mortadella" it's thinly shaved pork (think deli meat) mixed with other things. All Around the World (N/A) - was concerned about the vinegar, and komboucha, but neither was overpowering. instead it was a well balanced and refreshing drink. Panna Cotta - always wanted to try this. there's had blueberries and toasted coconut flakes which gave a nice texture. Tiramisu - heavy on the alcohol but delish In all it was lovely experience and I'm glad to have visited.

One of those places you could drive by and not even know they have a grill with food options. If…read moreyou do pull in though I highly recommend the Philly. I had heard this from others and read a lot of positive reviews on it as well. They are done quickly (10 minutes or so) and combined with fries it's tough to even finish the whole thing. Both the philly and the fries were cooked great and are an awesome quick option here in Northeast.

The new deli and menu is truly amazing! Home cooked food with all sorts of options. We had the…read morechicken fried rice, cranberry cream cheese wonton, spicy stir fry noodles, and a Philly cheesesteak. All made from scratch in 20 minutes for takeout. Soooo good

The food was wonderful. The meat and toppings were plentiful. The bread was fresh. I received…read morethe food quickly and the staff was very nice.

Really nice sandwich at a great price. One of my favorite places in The skyway. Long lines and I…read morewish the building was in a bit better shape but I am happy we have this!

Meatball mondays! I've gone for Meatball Monday a few times, and while it's not a transcendental…read moreexperience, it is very enjoyable. It's a cool little place, with a nice bar, and community stuff like trivia night. It's casual and good quality, and you can watch the kitchen at work from the counter. Check it out.

This is a great breakfast place. I've had their breakfast burrito three times now and it's…read moreconsistently great. Love the atmosphere inside, they have lots of plants and cool decor. It's meter street parking but I've never had an issue finding a spot. The meatballs and sausage were amazing, but the pothole pie was really bland. We think they may have forgotten to add seasoning. Some of the tables are pretty small so if you're ordering a few things you may have to arrange the plates carefully to have everything fit. The servers are always really friendly and coffee is good here too. I'm between 4 or 5 stars only because of the pothole pie, but if they fixed that it would get 5 stars from me for sure! (Pictures of pothole pie and meatballs & sausage are from after we had started eating them)

Came back for the same meal, still delicious!! The corned beef in the Reuben is fantastic…read more I also tried the paprika garlic chips, which they make in-house. Great crispiness and flavor. I ordered online and pickup was smooth. Photos are from dining in last time!

This is a Minneapolis institution. It's taken me so long to finally give this a try! Situated in…read moreHennepin but they have their own parking lot or metered parking. First part of the building is a deli/market. The dining area is a cafeteria style where you grab a tray and go down the line. I recommend reviewing the menu before hand because there's so many options. We ordered the pastrami brisket (Reuben style), a Ukrainian sausage, a kale salad, sauerkraut, one meat peroigi, and meat/tomato cabbage roll. The pastrami was so tender and flavorful. Nice and warm on toas ted rye. The sausage had a great snap and great flavor. The peroigi was underwhelming for us. Just ok. Kale salad and sauerkraut were good. My favorite was the cabbage roll. A little sweet from the cabbage, tangy from the tomato sauce, and savory and comforting. Drinks are self serve.

Diane's Place is set in a gigantic building; it's essentially an entire building complex, with a…read morelarge patio for dining, multiple, I think four, interior dining room areas, a large event space, and a take out cafe. I think they own the entire block! They certainly must be doing pretty well financially to support all these endeavors! We made a reservation to visit about 2 weeks in advance for brunch. We ended up arriving around 30 minutes early after driving up from Rochester, but luckily they we were accommodate the early arrival and seated us immediately. Service is on the more upscale end. I found it interesting that chopsticks aren't given by default even for the noodle soups - the server only brings them out if requested. Thai Tea French Toast ($25) - This French Toast is a tower of carb-filled, dessert deliciousness, in a much larger portion size than I expected upon my initial order. It includes two resplendently towering slices of croissant loaf, easily reaching 4 inches in height in total, not to mention the extra bit of whip dolloped atop. The toast is, of course, soaked in a dairy rich Thai tea solution, then griddled until toasty. The bottoms are dark black in color, but there's no acridity to be had. Instead, they are sweet and slightly vanilla scented, boosted by the stabilized vanilla bean cream on top. I can't say there's much Thai Tea flavor in the mix though - it's only hinted at in certain bites towards the center. I must say that croissant dough is a great base for French toast. The natural airy chewiness really makes a tender and moist crumb when soaked. (5/5) Asian Chicken Noodle Soup ($24) - We were not expecting much out of this soup given the generic name, but we loved it in the end. The soup base has a thick and luscious mouthfeel, like it's been simmering for hours upon hours. It's similar in texture to a cornstarch thickened broth, although there's no gloopiness at all. It's rich with flavor, fragrant with chicken essence and peppery umami. The noodles here are thick as typical udon noodles and are cut into bite sized pieces. They have a great bouncy quality that somehow stays the same texture throughout the entire meal - even after 20 minutes or so, the noodles were just as bouncy as when they first arrived. Apparently these are made with a heavier tapioca starch blend - I assume the excess starch is what thickens the soup as well. In terms of toppings, there's first a substantial amount of boneless chicken. It's sliced up, but left skin-on and with the fat not completely trimmed off. This helps the chicken remain moist and succulent, and flavorful from lemongrass and other herbs and spices. There are then a bunch of herbs, fresh bamboo shoots, a tender soft boiled egg, and fried scallion bits. The soup comes with a small cup of house made chili crisp on the side. Be careful - this one is potent. A little goes a long way given how it's far spicier than typical chili crisp. (5/5) We were inside the restaurant for just over an hour and it was an enjoyable experience from beginning to end. While we were stuffed, we decided to jaunt over to the cafe side to take a look at some of the pastries (which can also be ordered at the table if desired!) Green Scallion Danish ($6) - Just the right amount of salty scallion punch in this croissant. It's like the classic Chinese scallion bread, but in a westernized format, with scallion yousu/roux mixed into the bake. While laminated, the flakiness and open honeycomb pattern aren't quite there. It's perhaps more brioche-like in resemblance in terms of texture. At any rate, it's sweet, salty, and super scallion fragrant. Delicious. (5/5) Diane's Place is excellent. Perhaps Americanized in some ways vs. the more traditional Hmong cooking in Hmong Village, but is delicious in its own way. I'm so glad to have ended my trip to Minnesota on such a high note! Bathrooms - Single unisex in the dining area, two more in the cafe area, another two larger ones in the event hall area. Food: [5/5] Service: [+] Other: [ ] Final Rating: 5/5

I had the luxury of meeting Diane herself, and as expected, she was very pleasant and kind. She…read morerecommended that I bring my family here for the dinner menu. So, Diane, if you're reading this, it's a promise! This is my second time visiting, thanks to the introduction of my coworker, and each time never fails to meet my satisfaction. To start, I feel like it's a crime to not order the Hmong sausage so I added that order along with the chicken noodle soup, a dish that sounds good for my aching, allergic body. The Hmong sausage was cooked nicely, consisting of its famous snapping of the skin, covering its juicy meaty fillings. The sticky rice always pairs nicely with it, and the sauce packs a punch--be careful to over drizzle your dish with it. The noodle appears to be handmade, resulting in a nice chewy texture. The toppings and the chicken were deliciously paired together. However, the main star is the broth--very rich, savory, and hearty. Highly recommend you get this dish, especially on a colder and/or sick day. The interior is beautifully decorated, clean and cozy atmosphere. I noticed a cafe right off to the side where you may be able to drop in quickly and go; will need to try that next time.

I believe that I had the best Bahn Mi of my entire life here…read more We both got the Cold Cut Bahn Mi with hot sauce. We also got the pork egg rolls. They were delicious, and we'll get two orders the next time. One each was not enough. The dipping sauce was a perfect match. Now onto this heavenly sandwich. From the first bite, my mouth was like, whaaaaaaaa???? The hot sauce was a nice foil to the mayonnaise. Both were meant to be on this sandwich. The baguette was PERFECT Crispy, crunchy exterior with a soft, not doughy, inside that gently held the sandwich ingredients. The sandwich is a good size, and could easily become two meals. I was hella greedy and ate the entire thing in one sitting. The idea of leaving any of this sandwich for later seemed like I would have lost my mind. Well, I kinda did lose my mind while eating this sandwich. I've eaten a lot of Bahn Mi over the course of my life, and I have never before heard an angelic chorus when I bit into one. This one had the clouds parting, and a Divine Light shining down on this work of sandwich art. This place is not far from where I live, as well. It's far enough that I won't visit every day, yet I am already planning my next visit. Do yourself a flavor and get this sandwich in your mouth, NOW!

It's been over 6 years since I've had Lu's which use to be really really good. Not sure if it's an…read moreoff day or what but the bread was stale, I wanted that crunch but it was missing. It wasn't chewy either it was just like days old bread. The bread was also way bigger than the filling I felt like I could barely taste any of the filling, it was just bread the whole time. I also got spring rolls, and they were good, nothing too crazy but yeah overall really disappointed in the quality over the years.