I've seen great reviews for BlueNose Coffee so I had to check it out! They had a drive thru but I…read morewent inside to order. They have a cozy atmosphere and is a nice spot to enjoy a morning drink. I ordered a blue nose mocha and a believin' berry buzz dirty soda along with a blueberry scone. The scone was subtly sweet and pretty dense. It was a great choice of bakery item. The mocha was super sweet. It almost tasted more like a latte than a mocha. The sugary flavors drown out the espresso bitterness. I'd order something else next time since the sugar rush was a lot. Since Farmington has been known to consume the most Mountain Dew per capita in the US I ordered a Mountain Dew based dirty soda. With all the added flavors of this drink I kind of forgot it was Mountain Dew. Like everything else this was a super sugary drink but was nice to try due to the novelty of the drink.

I've passed by BlueNose Coffee many times and always noticed how busy it is, especially the…read moredrive-through, which always seems packed. I finally decided to stop in for an early coffee and breakfast. They have a display case next to the register offering bakery items and sandwiches. The bakery items looked great, but I was in the mood for something more filling, so I ordered the Turkey Bacon Apple sandwich. For my drink, I chose the hot Bananas Foster Latte with an extra shot of espresso. The coffee was pretty good and came out quickly. It wasn't mind-blowing, but I enjoyed it. The sandwich was also good, though nothing particularly special--it was a fairly standard turkey sandwich. The vibe of the café is nice, with plenty of tables and cute décor. The service was great as well; the person who took my order was very friendly and welcoming. While this isn't a place I'm rushing back to, I would return to try some of the bakery items or one of their "dirty sodas," which I thought was an interesting addition to the menu.

After the BAB in Apple Valley was forced to close due to road expansions, I have been making the…read moretrek to Forest Lake for the delicious bagels that they serve here. The service is always great, although it seems as if there are always "new" employees there that need some mentoring on the cash register. The ambiance depends on the day, but it's kid friendly, senior friendly and has a great selection of coffee and muffins as well. There's even a cute boutique nextdoor that you can wander into after you devour your delicious meal. The bathrooms are always clean and employees come out to wash the tables way more often than I have seen at competitors in the metro area. I cannot describe the deliciousness of the breakfast sandwiches here. If I lived closer, I would be a daily customer. I enjoy other bagel shops in the area, but there's just something about BAB's that is off the charts delicious! Please don't close!!!!!

The store is now called Lunds Byerlys. This store is the closest to my house. The prices are a…read morelittle higher, but they have great sales. The extras are a good deal too. Today I spent over $10 and got a 24 pack of their water for $1.99 valid memorial weekend only. They bag your groceries and put rubber bands around eggs and raspberries. There is a drive thru to pick up your groceries. Lunds Byerlys are kinda upscale. This grocery store had a recent remodel but it still is not as fancy as Plymouth and other locations. I guess you pay extra having a grocery store so close by.

My favorite time of day to visit Byerly's is about 2 pm.....the lunch crowd has evacuated and the…read moredinner shoppers have not yet realized just how last-minute their shopping has gotten ;) I love to sample the items from the deli case, they have some unique salads and hot entrees, too....plus, they are AWESOME at checking ingredients for me with all my allergens to be aware of. The holiday menus are always a good bet for the cost and the lunch bar choices make for a nice alternative to fast food in the Twin Cities. On my last grocery run, I was lucky enough to find gluten-free vanilla extract for some sweet baked goods, a great selection of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc wines, and several varieties of dilled crudités (in jars in kosher/ condiment aisles) to lay out with cheeses for a small soirée I threw together. All I needed to add was the Gavin DeGraw music and the palettes were contented that afternoon :) Cheers to Byerly's!

While visiting family in Minnesota, we were taken to Bruegger's Bagels in Apple Valley. First time…read morethere and found the bagels to be excellent. The service was very friendly, and the manager had good knowledge of her shop and of the bagels. The bagels were so good that we bought a baker's dozen and packed them in our suitcases to fly home to California. We shared some with a friend of ours who is from New York City and he thought they were good too. Bruegger's Bagels is something to look forward to on our next visit to family in Minnesota.

New management please! If you want a fresh bagel in this area, unfortunately you have very few…read morechoices. This location continues to disappoint on service level and inefficiency. The wait is LONG to receive food because there are high school kids working who have not been properly trained on efficient production. Lack of team work and process. I don't blame the kids, they're just looking for work. It's the owners who aren't taking pride in their chain. The parking lot is jacked up with huge potholes, I guess that's foreshadowing the experience. Yikes! I just wanted a warm fresh bagel and shmear!!!!!! Argggggh!

I had put in a pick up order for large bag of assorted bagels right before the store was closing. I…read moregot stuck in traffic in Eagan . I ended up getting there about a minute after closing, the door was locked, I peeked in and the staff was waiting for me to get there and had my order ready to go as soon as I arrived. She was so gracious and kind, very appreciative! First time I had been to this store it was in a cute strip mall in the transit center complex, lots of seating for meet ups. Will definitely order and stop again. Very satisfied with the quality and taste of the bagels as well!

Bruegger's Bagels is easily one of my favorite go-to spots for fresh, delicious bagels. Every time…read moreI stop in, the bagels are soft, flavorful, and often still warm..... Nothing beats that just-out-of-the-oven feel. The variety of cream cheese options is a huge plus (so many great choices!), and I've never been disappointed with anything I've tried. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. The location is also super convenient for me, making it an easy choice whether I'm grabbing breakfast on the go or just craving a solid bagel. Definitely a place I keep coming back to! Next time, I want to try the jalapeño cheddar bagel. It always smells so good in here as well.

I normally don't shop at Hy-vee as none are close to my home. I was near this one after seeing a…read moreclient and stopped in briefly. I bought pork ribs, cream cheese, blueberry pie filling, gummy bears and an alien candy thing. There were only 2 check out lanes open with huge lines, so I used self check out. There are other Hy-vee locations in Savage and Eagan, but their locations are not closeby, unless I an driving by, I probably don't frequent these or make a special trip. They had some good sales and variety.

I moved to Minneapolis in the Summer and traveled around town, stopping at many different specialty…read moreand grocery store locations, to check out the seafood options. This Hy-Vee is the best place for many miles for the quality and price. I prefer to prepare a meal myself rather than pay the high price at a seafood restaurant (and a tip), especially when it comes to shellfish. My favorite is the Dungeness crab legs (in season) that are offered without having to buy the whole crab. The seafood and shellfish selections at this Hy-Vee cover all of my preferences. Thank you!

We thought 'let's try something in a small town "- yelp reviews looked decent and it seemed small…read moretown owned. My quintessential breakfast item is eggs Benedict and cappuccino- this is how I begin my evaluation of good food. So it was a toss up between The Better Half and the Lakeville Brewing Co which share the same parking lot. AI told me to go to Lakeville Brewing for the Benedict if I expect it to be done right. However it said The Better half will have way better cappuccino. Entryway into The Better Half was nice . The ambiance reminded me of High Hat on Selby on Cathedral Hill in St Paul. However the warmth wasn't there at The Better Half. The big bar had a few people sitting there, bartender looked at us but didn't say anything. No welcome - no smile nothing. No host at the front door- there was only a sign saying "please wait to be seated". We stood there for about two minutes until someone came from the back to seat us. Our server was a different person, she seemed warm and personable. They should put her in charge as hostess. First impressions are everything. Also train the bartender to be talkative, that's usually why people go to bars- they know at least the bartender will be friendly. Cappuccino was decent and good sized, no complaints there. The Benedicts were executed poorly. The eggs were hard boiled on both dishes. Hollandaise was thick, tasteless and slopped all over the plate. It didn't look appetizing - we had to send it back. With that said the ham was a good thick slice and the potatoes were fried up well. But there was nothing special about the potatoes. Due to poor execution of the eggs Benedict and hollandaise, coupled with the stoic bartender who was unwelcoming- I'd have to give this place a 1.5 star. It's unfortunate since I want to cheer for the small town restaurants. There's so much they could offer in personal touch and experience. Unfortunately this experience left us feeling like "if this is the better half, then I don't want meet the other half." Management needs to step up their game, it's not fair to the workers to let guests start off with a poor experience and then have the food quality continue to degrade the experience. The server never gets a chance to earn a great tip because the bartender, lack of host greeting and poor execution of food overshadows the server who was trying her best. We tipped her well anyway but this is why the lengthy review.. For a breakfast place you gotta get your eggs right. That's 101 cooking.

Such a cute little brunch spot. My friend recommended and I see why she loves it. I ordered the…read moreMiel iced latte and it's delicious. The vanilla iced latte was also good but I'd recommend the miel. We ordered the burrata bruschetta without the balsamic and it's delicious. The focaccia that it's on is so soft and buttery. It tastes delicious. I got the eggs Benedict with no meat and the hollandaise sauce was yummy and tasted homemade. The breakfast potatoes are good. The cheesy hashbrowns has an interesting taste to me. Neither my mom nor I cared for them. We would recommend and we will be back. Our server was amazing and very attentive.

Both my husband & I enjoyed our experience & the food. I had pimento scrambled eggs. My husband…read morehad an everything bagel with pork.. Service & Ambiance

I've gone to a couple other locations and it's never a first choice place for me. But I can see how…read moreit appeals to others. Had a sister's brunch today and the celebrant sister chose Hope Breakfast Bar. Another sister and I were like darn, it was the choice lowest on the list for both of us. But on our drive there, we decided we'd both try something that we typically wouldn't try to see if it changed our views. I tried the breakfast sandwich. It was decent, not anything I'd ever crave. The bacon overpowered everything else, even the everything bagel! She did the egg farm grazer which was vegetables and quinoa topped with an egg. She said it was fine as well. Both of our meals were on par with previous experiences. Our two other sisters chose some sort of waffle. One was the hope waffle which was good, standard waffle with fruit. The other was chicken and waffles, the taste is decent but the portion was surprisingly large! 4 pieces of chicken with the waffle! As we finished with our meals, I was happy that we weren't disappointed with our food, so that was a win! But they watch your time so carefully. The moment we were sitting for 90 mins on the dot, they asked us to go. So if you're looking for a place to catch up with someone, don't let it be here!

Great spot to catch up with a friend. There's plenty of comfortable seating available and seating…read moreis spread throughout the shop. Espresso drinks are strong. The Verona latte (pistachio and vanilla) was delicious and not too sweet. They also have food available for purchase. It's also part boutique, with knick knacks, clothing, spices, and jewlery available for purchase. There are also small conference rooms that you can pay to reserve. It's located in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking in the lot.

I used combination of Yelp and some ai to figure out that I should give this place a try. They did…read morenot let me down in any way. If I could give it a higher than 5 I would! I had one item off the Top Secret menu and one off the regular menu. A drink and a very scrumptious open face. This place is kind of far away from me but worth it if ever in the area!!

Came in on a Sunday morning and honestly had a great experience. Everything was clean, service was…read morequick, and the staff was really friendly. Scott at the front register especially stood out, super kind and just made the whole interaction feel easy. Really appreciate it. Definitely recommend this location.

What's happened to this place? Dirty. Limited bagels available. Sad to see a once solid place turn…read moreinto this.