They were very quick with my order, and the food was well made. (Wasn't really my taste, but I…read morethink I just ordered wrong personally.) the restaurant itself feels very nice. I'm glad they finally did something productive with that old bank building.

Passing through the area and on a whim wanted to try the shop…read moreIt was ok, not something I would stop at again if I'm in the area. Ok seating. Folks seem to be trying hard.

We stopped in for dinner after a round of golf in Ramsey. Fun bbq joint vibe, casual and homey. The…read moremenu had many options but felt like I needed to try something that was bbq related. We started with cheese curds. Loved that they were batter fried and not breaded. Very tasty and a huge app portion. My entree was the pulled pork sandwich with bbq beans. Everything was very good. Pork had a savory flavor and it was nice and tender. Portions were large. Topped it all off with a Hazy Little Thing beer. Great service. Easy parking. Just off a major road. Great stop.

My husband works for an LTL delivery service and made a couple deliveries to Jellybean and Julia's…read morewhen they were opening their current location. He told me back then that someday we needed to check out J&J's. We love small business, local, non-chain restaurants. I decided to surprise my husband and take him to J&J's for Father's Day. We are empty nesters, so it was just the two of us for lunch. We arrived just after 12 p.m. There was a line out the door, which we expected since it was Father's Day and Sunday lunchtime. We were told it would be a 15-20 minute wait for a table, which we had no issue with. We ended up waiting less than 10 minutes because there was a table available on the patio. The weather was beautiful, and with summer being so short in Minnesota, we like to take advantage of it whenever we can. Our server came to our table shortly after we were seated, but it was long enough that we both had time to decide what we wanted before she arrived. I ordered the Texas Philly, and my husband had the brisket sandwich. We had to wait a while for our food, which we understood given how busy the restaurant was. Others around us were complaining about the wait, and those tables had a different server who was very apologetic about the kitchen being backed up. The hand-cut fries were piping hot and seasoned perfectly. It's so rare to go out to eat and get hot fries, let alone fries that are piping hot. That alone was worth the wait! My husband loved the brisket sandwich, and the Texas Philly was SO good--piled full of meat. We live in the south metro, but it was well worth the 30+ minute drive to get there. We'll definitely be back and will absolutely recommend J&J's to others!

First visit certainly will not be the last! If you have heard of Herban Wolf Deli and haven't…read morestopped in - change that ASAP, you will not be disappointed! My wife and I both enjoyed the Pyre - which was the special of the day - DELICIOUS . The smoked turkey, bacon, smoked gouda, arugula, their signature campfire sauce, all on a grilled rosemary panini - when I tell you this sandwich means business, it truly slaps. We also tried the Nordic Potato Salad, which was equally as tasty, had a lot of herbaceous flavors with perfectly cooked pillowy potatoes. As I mentioned, if you haven't gotten here yet - make it happen !

Simple menu, fresh ingredients and one main item, delicious sandwiches! There was one soup, but the…read moremain focus was sandwiches. I had the Woden, a fancy grilled cheese with basil pesto sauce. So flavorful and filling but definitely could not finish it. Got a bit heavy. But oh it was so crispy and buttery, delicious! One vegetarian sandwich on the menu, no vegan options. Free street and public parking nearby. Staff was working fast and kept things moving and clean. Looks like a busy place with a lot of repeat customers. Worth a check out for lunch if you are in the Downtown Anoka area

Well let's just say, I don't give out five stars lightly. Absolutely amazing food and cocktails!!…read moreOf course not everything was perfect, but near to it. To run through the evening courses let's start with the opening app and cocktail. The Chips & Dip, house made seasoned chips with a perfect Blue Cheese dip with caramelized shallots, I suggest ordering an extra cup of the dip as there are an abundance of chips. My first cocktail was perfect or shall we say a "Pear-Fect Manhattan". This play on the Manhattan had a hint of pear and was spirit forward. We continued the evening with two sharable plates, the first was the Tenderloin Steak Bites served with a perfect Wasabi Kimchi Sauce. As tender as it was, the steak could have used more seasoning or being marinated in that delicious sauce. The second sharable was the Chile Seared Shrimp, placed atop delicious Cheesy Grits, very yummy. The evening ended with the most amazing dessert and paired cocktail. By all means, do yourself a favor and indulge in the most decadent Butter Cake drizzled in a Bourbon Caramel Sauce paired with a Amaretto Sour cocktail. You wouldn't necessarily know it, but the White Rabbit nestled in this strip mall sets itself up with the ambiance as a high end establishment.

My friend and I had reservations for Friday night. Once we got there, we were seated right away. I…read moreordered the Tango'd cocktail. It was strong!! I probably wouldn't get that drink again. I ordered the Rib Roast Dip. It was very good. I ate half there and boxed up the other half. the other half was actually better the next day! My friend got the Chimi-asada bowl and reported it was very good. Overall, my first visit was very good! We even made plans to return the following week.

Really nice local cafe with friendly service and a great selection of breakfast, lunch, and…read moredesserts. I had the half sandwich and soup option, which was perfect for lunch, and we grabbed some desserts to go afterward. There were plenty of options to choose from and everything looked fresh. The building itself has a lot of character since it's older with a very open floor plan. The downside is that it can get pretty loud and a little difficult to hear when it's busy, but it still has a cozy cafe feel overall. Definitely a good stop for a casual breakfast or lunch, especially if you're saving room for dessert.

You might have to wait on a Saturday or Sunday morning maybe 20 minutes or less, due to the…read morepopularity of the restaurant --and the fact that it's the only breakfast restaurant in downtown Elk River. When you do get sat, the service is fast-- your coffee is always filled and hot! The food comes out fairly quickly and is always hot and delicious. It actually can get pretty loud in there. It is a very old building with an open floor plan, so when a lot of people get in there then start talking it can get to a medium roar, but nothing too loud. It's not like you have to shout at the person across the table so they can hear you. The prices are reasonable and comparable to the prices around the area, and bonus **if you have purchased an Elk River Football card, (and you have the card with you) you can get five dollars off your meal!

I never tried them before - but now I'm a fan of Erbert & Gerbert's sandwiches!…read more These guys just opened about 2 weeks ago in the old Bronco's Sandwiches location. Previously, I was oblivious to Erbert & Gerbert's until they opened in Anoka. My wife and I tried some subs and they were great! I like the signature "guts" from the bread. I didn't understand it at first. What's up with the big hunk of bread? Then I asked an employee and she showed me the sign explaining the signature "guts". The staff were all very nice and professional. We'll be back. Next time, we're going to try some E & E soup. -Daddy Maxx Retro

I used to love this store. The sandwiches were delicious and well made. The last two times I have…read morebeen there other employees were serving me. And the sandwiches were dry and didn't taste like they should have. I am not going back.

Great bread. Also scones, cookies and everything I've tried…read more Also for the community they have been so generous and giving helping with different fundraising and contributing bread to dinners and bake sales for years now. I know several restaurants also use diamond city. A staple in our community for years now. They are also courteous and kind they even will bring your order out to you. Excellent service.

Just visited again today and cannot say enough good things about the customer service. The energy…read moreand willingness to help from the staff is unmatched. The quality of the bread continues to be stellar - we love this local spot! If you haven't visited before, I've included a picture of the entrance - it is down the stairs and the sign is kind of easy to miss if you aren't looking for it.

I have a weakness for pastries. Not donuts - they're good but can't compare to an actual pastry…read more Walking into Krown Bakery is like walking into a European eatery. The first thing that hits you is the delicious aroma of buttery goodness and then your wondering eyes are greeted by delicacies in a variety of colors and shapes within glass cases. I went a little crazy but in my defense, I don't get out much and finding places that are real bakeries (not donut factories) is a rarity in the suburbs. If you love real pastry made with real butter and consummate skill, then get thee to Krown Bakery!

Krown Bakery has an excellent selection of baked goods that are made from scratch and Nordic…read moreinspired. Everything I tried was good but if you can only pick one thing, get the orange twist. I will be making my way back purely for that!

Stopped in Wednesday to redeem a free birthday dessert... Rachel was helpful when I asked "do I…read morewant the brownie cookie or the oatmeal chocolate chip?" I'm not a big chocolate fan so I was leaning to the oatmeal.... she advised the brownie.....so that's the one I went with. Thanks Rachel for the friendly assist, cheers!

Great service! Our food was fresh and delicious. The owner…read moreeven paid for our entire meal on Father's Day! We will definitely be back!

Every time I've ordered in-person from this place. It takes about 40 minutes. They seemed…read morecompletely overwhelmed with only two employees working their butts off but not meeting demand. Even worse, their food is slapdashed together and usually excessively greasy to the point of inedible. Do better, please!

Decent place for a quick lunch. Would recommend the Birria tacos but not corn in cup. Corn in cup…read morewas unimpressively bland. The beef was tender and juicy, folded into a crunchy corn tortilla, along with a generous amount of melted cheese.