Thank goodness... we still have Cecil's in the Twin Cities!!!…read more The mood, the relaxed comfortable and kind staff who do not rush you to sit rush you to order. Instead EVERYONE is 100 % natural welcoming laid back and genuine in wanting to see you content and pleased. Nothing is ever pushed onto you. The quality of the pastrami, its seasoning, the textures and bright flavors of the breads and bagels the nova the chopped liver the extra creamy marinated Cole slaw and perfect half sour pickles ( wISH they had bialys!). All perfect. All old world. Our favorite very old deli in West Palm Beach was sold 1.5 years ago and gone gone gone are the DELIGHTFUL happy charming old staff and the perfect old world flavors, cooking. In Sarasota where we just lived the last 5 years, a new deli closed after just 2 years, and there is nothing left. We've been visiting family in Sarasota every year for 40 years. Gone too in the Twin Ciries is the ownership by brothers Scot and Stu of Hopkin's beloved Crossroads Deli just last year. The new owners, a corporation owning 6-8 other restaurants have CHANGED almost all the recipes for breads, cakes , wonderous cookies and 80 % of all pastries! No more butter, no more fine ingredients and no more of their once " Grossinger's taste/quality" STELLAR seeded rye bread! They even eliminated the lemon flavoring. In their incomparable lemon coconut cake! Their stuffed cabbage is one of their only true deli dishes left. Sandwiches are half their original size...... heart breaking after going there 3-4 times a week for 25 years........ Cecil's of course had to cut back on the $$ use of butter in their pastries. But they have WORKED VERY HARD to still retain their wonderous long long ago heart warming flavors. ALL their sandwiches are AUTHENTIC. Old world New York City flavors! Made with care and love. My husband loves their beautiful generous Nova salmon platte. Noshing away happily! I love their pastrami Rachel's with plentiful half sour pickles lots of Russian dressing and creamy Cole slaw. Mmmmmm. I hope and pray Cecil's owner refrains for a long long time from selling his rare business. We must support Cecil's too.... Or lose it with all the others, and lose part of our joy and heart. Thank you Cecil's .....

Trying to avoid a chain restaurant, and craving a deli experience, this was such a wonderful visit…read morein Saint Paul. Thanks to the staff at Patina for the recommendation! Old school all the way. There's a restaurant in the back, and a full-scale deli counter in the front. It is such a good stop. They have their own private parking lot too. Wood paneling, and a bunch of local reviews all over the walls. Clean, normal sound. Simple, with excellent customer service, and a huge menu that will have something that you like. Packed the midweek afternoon we visited, and we did not wait for a table. Loved my bowl of Matzo Soup, superb broth and the Matzo was delicious. Enjoyed my BLT on whole wheat and the homemade potato salad was amazing! Had a cherry cobbler for dessert that was incredible. Restaurant has been open for over 70 years, and I met the owner/manager, Cecil, afterward, and he just oozes customer service being a priority. It's a must-visit place.

I've been here a couple times and the ramen is very consistent. Not the best I've had, but…read moredefinitely good in terms of hitting that craving! If you're here for a date, I'd recommend coming a bit earlier so you can get one of the booths that they have with the curtains. They have a nice meal combo if you're a big eater, and it'll fill you right up. Definitely worth a visit.

Went to KyuRamen with a large group of 10 and enjoy our experience there! The servers were nice and…read moreattentive, and they brought out all of our dishes at once. The place is bright and clean, and they also have a few private rooms! I got the Combo A, which included tonkotsu ramen, a pork bao, and matcha dessert. The pork bao and matcha dessert were just okay but the ramen was rich and comforting. The noodles were not too soft, and the pork was tender and flavorful. It doesn't compare to ramen I've had in Japan or even LA but it hits the spot when I'm craving it!

For dinner, we were looking for a restaurant that served Minnesota fare, and this place came up as…read morea nearby option that was still open. The ambiance is wonderful. The ceiling is decorated with mason jars, which gives the restaurant such a unique and charming feel. The restaurant was clean, the service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. We came to try some Minnesota specialties, including the walleye. Unfortunately, the sauce served with it contains alcohol, so I wasn't able to have it. There wasn't an alternative sauce available, so I had the fish plain. I don't think that really did the walleye justice, so it wasn't my favorite dish. Some of the other items were also a bit hit-or-miss for my personal taste, but that's more about my preferences than the quality of the food. One thing we really loved was the adorable bakery and ice cream counter at the front of the restaurant. Grabbing ice cream before we left was the perfect ending to our meal. Overall, this is a beautiful restaurant with great service and a fun atmosphere. If you're looking to try Minnesota fare in a welcoming setting, I'd definitely recommend giving it a visit.

We stopped at this restaurant because we wanted to try some classic Minnesota comfort food,…read moreespecially the famous hot dish. We ordered the Minnesota Sampler, which included hot dish, chicken pot pie, and pot roast, giving us a nice variety of local favorites. The hot dish was our favorite of the three. It's hard to go wrong with a dish topped with crispy tater tots, and we really enjoyed it. The chicken pot pie and pot roast were decent, but they didn't stand out as much. One of the dishes included blue cheese, and its flavor was so strong that it overpowered the rest of the meal. Overall, the food was good and gave us a chance to try some regional specialties, but it wasn't a meal that really wowed us. It's worth a visit if you're looking to sample traditional Minnesota comfort food, but we didn't find it to be an exceptional dining experience.

Have had the sip club since the spring and have loved popping in for their drinks! The customer…read moreservice has been great all summer!

My teen daughter's fav restaurant. Her fav dish is the white cheddar Mac & Cheese. I love their…read moreconsistently great execution of classic bread and sandwiches. Today, we ordered from the app and picked up from the drive thru. What a great experience - easy to order, and our order was prepped quickly and accurately. Here's what we ate today: Mac & Cheese Breadbowl (4/5) Mac & Cheese is her favorite for a reason. However, the breadbowl was not as good as usual today. BBQ Chicken Sandwich (3/5). The bread was nice and crusty. I've had better BBQ sauces before. French Baguette (5/5): SO good! Creamy Tomato Soup (4/5): tasty soup and they put the croutons in a separate bag to keep them crunchy. Fudgy Brownie CinnaTop (3/5): it was fun to try but I wouldn't order it again. The brownies tasted more like cookies than brownies to me. I loved the cinnamon roll and icing. The problem was that I didn't really enjoy these ingredients mixed together. When we've dined inside the restaurant, it's always been clean and casual. Nothing fancy, but always comfortable.

Fun atmosphere, decent patio. Servers were fun & friendly. We tried a variety of appetizers they…read morewere all good. Key lime martini was popular in our group. I didn't have one but it looked delicious.

Trail stop has always been a favorite, but last couple orders kinda let us down. This past weekend…read morewe ordered the Tavern burger (waffle fries) and Hangover burger (fries) to go, and the Tavern was missing the American cheese, the Hangover burger was missing the cheddar added and bacon (which sucked)! The fries with the Hangover were not cooked through also (barely cooked/limp). This was on a Friday afternoon so they weren't terribly busy, just not sure what happened.

Did I just get a top 5 smashy out of a gas station? Wonderful quality and a great burger sauce…read more Far exceeded my expectations but I knew the backstory on the place so I wasn't comparing it to a gas station grab and go. Will certainly consider this spot anytime I am in the area. A+

Good location and easy access. Great Chicago hotdog! Nice people and eating area. Will be back!read more

The best chicken fried rice you can get in Eagan, MN. My partner said the pork egg rolls are…read morecrunchy, savory, and delicious - this is important to note because he doesn't verbalize on food beyond saying 'decent' or 'not bad' .... this kind of mention was like going to the moon via his take on taste. Wontons are larger than most places. They can be busy (because it's so nummy) but they get it out timely. Take out is still great on arrival and still taste like new if you want to heat up later in your week for lunch. There are a few tables inside but not really a dine in place.

First time here since its opened. It's such a small place! I thought there would be more seating…read morebut there's only a few so it's more of a takeout place. They were super busy for takeout while we were there dining in. So don't plan on eating here if the tables are full. The food was hot!!! I love my food steaming hot! Flavors were great!! Pho was a bit sweet. I would pass on that next time. Chow fun was one of the best I've ever had. Lemongrass chicken was really good and not easily available at other places so I would go back just for that. Chicken wings were so hot and crispy! We ordered them spicy but they were not spicy. The sauce was more sweet and sour. Ask for chili oil but be careful and only use a little because that is spicy! They do not have tap water, bottles available for purchase.

Very enjoyable dinner. Nice to be seated immediately as we had a reservation despite the line…read more Service was great: attentive without hovering. Food delicious and light. Brie curds lovely, walleye and white pizza. Good selection of drinks and local beers. Very good

I had read a few reviews mentioning table time limits and inconsistent service, but my experience…read moreat Hazelwood Food + Drink in Bloomington was the complete opposite. I stopped in for a solo lunch around noon and received friendly, attentive service from start to finish. The hosts were welcoming, my server never made me feel rushed, and I was seated in a quiet corner of one of the side dining rooms, which I actually appreciated. The Watermelon No-Jito immediately caught my eye, and I'm glad I ordered it. It was refreshing, and I liked that it was served in the same elegant glassware as the cocktails. It made the mocktail feel just as special. I started with the Wings and chose the Chipotle Ranch for dipping. The wings were crispy, flavorful, and the Chipotle Ranch was delicious. For my entrée, I ordered the 8 oz. Filet Mignon. It wasn't cooked quite to the doneness I requested, but it was still tender and enjoyable. It comes sitting in a savory jus with garlic butter, which adds extra flavor when you dip the steak into it. The Smoked Gouda Hash Browns were absolutely delicious and ended up being one of my favorite parts of the meal. To finish, I ordered the Dessert Flight, which I thought was a fun and unique option. It included Chocolate Cake, Bread Pudding, Banana Cream Pie, and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. The Banana Cream Pie was the surprise favorite. I don't usually like pie, but the caramelized banana on top won me over. Hazelwood Food + Drink has a modern, clean design with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Even around noon, just an hour and a half after opening, the restaurant was already hopping for lunch. I couldn't find parking directly in front, but there is a free parking ramp for both restaurant and hotel guests, so parking wasn't an issue. Overall, I had a great solo lunch and would definitely come back. The Watermelon No-Jito, Wings, and Dessert Flight were all worth ordering again. While I enjoyed the 8 oz. Filet Mignon, I'm not sure it was worth the $54 price tag for me. Next time, I'd skip the steak and try the Rotisserie Chicken instead. I can definitely see myself returning to Hazelwood Food + Drink.