Still great after all these years. Great place to pick up cute chocolate to bring home as giftsread more

Superior gelato! Ran across this shop about half hour before mall closing. Wonderful service by…read morestaff -- invited us to try flavors and that did the trick for both of us. Ultimately went with an incredible tart, fresh, delicious pink grapefruit while friend went with coffee and chocolate combo. Portions were generous; great value. Store also had chocolates -- both pre-packaged and individually available. Beautiful truffles and candies, too.

This was convenient to my hotel and Mayo Clinic. Friendly service. Great espresso drinks and baked…read moregoods.

A cute space to pick up a caffeinated beverage or smoothie to start your morning. We came here…read moreseveral times because my daughter loved their smoothies. I think she drank one every day that we were visiting the Mayo Clinic. The service was great, and the employees were really helpful. They also have some pastries and small snacks available.

Flapdoodles. YUM!!!…read more The waffle cones are exceptional and the service is always great. The ice cream ... so hard to choose. Salted Caramel ... Cookie Monster ... a new flavor? Choosing is the hardest part. Usually busy but the drive thru moves fast. Scoops are generous. Bring the family.

the BEST strawberry ice cream I've ever had!! the scoops here are generous and not too expensive,…read more100% recommend!

THE BEST CUPCAKES EVER!! The frosting is so tasty and the cake is always very moist. Many flavors…read moreto choose from! Very satisfied!

The best healthy guilty pleasure. The cupcakes are made with real Wisconsin butter. We have had…read moretheir cakes for parties and always made a big hit for the occasion with people drooling over the cupcakes asking for another! The dynamic flavors are unique but also classic enough to have one every day after a long days work;) Thank You Mon Petite.

The fantastic smell hits you immediately. I love the vanilla cremes and the orange best. I got dark…read moreand like that you can have a choice between light and dark. I got a yummy piece of plain fudge. I had a kids size vanilla since I just ate at Hubbell House and had to drive home. It was so good and comes from a local Wisconsin creamery. I think I've seen it around cause the zanzibar is a very rich dark chocolate that is not my type. But it is many people's favorite. I tried a bite of a nutty chocolate marshmallow in light chocolate. There seemed to be a touch of mint in it. They also carry dried fruit dipped in chocolate. The gal behind the counter was so nice.

We received a box of chocolates from here for Christmas. They were so good that I had to stop in…read morewhen I was in Rochester. The population of Mantorville is 1,111. I stopped in on a Saturday and the small shop area was packed with people and SRO. The one thing that really surprised me was that they don't have any pre-made boxes of chocolates. Maybe they sold out. So I selected from the two chocolate cases. And opened the box in the car because you have to try the chocolates on the long drive home. Great chocolate that tastes excellent. The truffles are very pretty too.

The most surprising thing about my relationship with Cafe Steam is that we've actually reached a…read morestage of mutual understanding where the staff knows exactly which level of 'morning zombie' I am based on how loudly I trip over the doorframe. I have a bit of a love affair with this place. Now, I'm a certified early bird, and by that, I mean I'm usually awake and craving caffeine while the rest of the world is still debating if they actually need to attend that 9:00 AM Zoom call. There is something genuinely therapeutic about being there right as they flip the sign to 'Open,' when the air still smells like freshly ground beans and the sunlight is hitting the dust motes in that perfect, cinematic way. It's the quietest the place ever gets, and I get to witness the staff transitioning from 'sleepy' to 'caffeinated chaos' in real-time. However, I'm also a fan of the 'closing time' vibe. There's a completely different magic to sliding into a booth around 7:00 PM. By then, the energy has shifted from a productive buzz to a sort of cozy, exhausted collective sigh. I'll just camp out for a while, pretending to be very focused on my laptop while actually just people-watching the evening rush. The ambiance is wonderfully casual--think 'industrial chic meets a living room that's slightly too small for its furniture.' Most of the time it's just a pleasant hum, but every so often it hits a tipping point and becomes absolutely hectic. You've got the frantic students cramming for finals, the first-date nerves radiating off a couple in the corner, and a line of people stretching toward the door. It's a beautiful kind of mayhem, really. But let's talk about the real star of the show: the drinks. While I usually rotate through the classics, I am currently in a committed relationship with their seasonal 'Miss Sunshine' creamy lemonade. It sounds like something a toddler would order at a fancy tea party, but trust me, it's a game-changer. It's got this bright, zesty punch of citrus that wakes up your entire soul, but then it's smoothed over with this velvety, creamy finish that makes it feel like a dessert. It's basically a hug in a plastic cup, and I'm fully prepared to be devastated when it leaves the seasonal menu. I will add photo's *later* : )

Always amazing:)…read more Cafe Steam was an essential spot growing up in Rochester. They tie together community with amazing coffees and goodies! I'm so happy to see them expanding and opening new locations as well. I grabbed a summer special drink, and quite enjoyed it! I wish I added a touch more simple syrup, otherwise this was a delightful and bright summer drink! The interior is always cozy, and consistently one of the best spots in Rochester. The baristas are always kind, and make drinks SUPER quick!

"You can't refuse a request from a dying man." (Abe "Fish" Vigoda as Sal Tessio)…read more "I'm not dead yet!" (Abe Vigoda as himself, addressing rumors.) This super trippy coffee shop kills it harder than Abe in "The Godfather" when it comes to delivering the goods! Heavenly vegan donuts, that is. Wait...wrong Abe? My sister and I are not vegans, but we stopped here for breakfast several days in a row on our way to the Mayo Clinic earlier this year purely out of curiosity. It was really helpful in the ordering process to see the various pretty donuts labelled and strung above the counter. We purchased almost all the flavors to bring to the hospital for our family to try, and the consensus was that the ube and the plum lime were possibly the most delicious donuts we've had anywhere! Honestly! Other outstanding flavors included the tiramisu, the banana stand, and the blueberry crumble. As delightful as the donuts were, I was disappointed in my drink orders. I could only get through a few sips of both my dirty chai latte and the Almond Joy coffee. Old Abe gives some hardcore psychedelic vibes to the point that I wondered if a hallucinogen had been slipped into my coffee before heading into the ladies' room. 1,000 cats hissing at you from the walls will cause you to question your sanity! The rest of the décor was just as wild, from THE Minnesota Prince to an apocalyptic Godzilla declaring that the end was near. The question "1880's stage actor assassin or the bear" might apply in the polka dot room, so it's best to sit facing out with your back against a wall...regardless of which Abe the shop is named after. If the apocalypse, John Wilkes Booth, wildlife, the Chief of the Waponis, or the mob takes me out to sleep with the fishes, and I come back in my next life as the leader of a subversive cult, I'll have to revisit the book room of this shop to view their anarchist primers. Also, I'm sending these donuts to McConaughey as a bribe. He's a fan of Lincolns, so maybe he'll do an Old Abe commercial where he contemplates the meaning of life while noshing on a ube donut. Penny for your thoughts?

I finally decided to stop in after so many recommendations from my fellow peers, and I must say I…read morewas extremely disappointed. There was an older gentleman at the display case, probably the owner, and a few younger gals working. After entering the store, we were greeted by no one, just quick stares. When ready to order, it took more than ten minutes to be acknowledged, bummer. The coffee was okay at best, but the donuts were amazing! Probably the best in Rochester. We sat downstairs, but we've heard the staff tell other customers that there were saying upstairs. After finding a seat and people watching, we noticed that the staff were much more attentive to other customers. It's hard to not feel like this was a race-based issue, esp being the only minorities in the shop. Either or, I guess it was an experience, I don't plan on visiting again. I'll stick to Cafe Aqui-- they've got great coffee, delicious snacks, wonderful staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

You know you are in a small town when hearing the town fire siren sound at noon. Wonder if they…read morehave a six p.m.siren? This cabin like shop is well lit and clean with plenty of inside seating and ample parking lot. Look for the menu on the wall boards. There are a different blends of coffee available if just having a non-fancy brew and of course they'll make all the fancy drinks. The owner is friendly and can actually smile and small-talk which is more than I can say for some twin cities shops where as just one small comment results in an eye roll. I had a large dark roast which was powerful.

I love stopping in here for a quick breakfast. They have an awesome lunch and breakfast menu with…read moretons of drink options. The shop is super clean with a lot of seating. The staff is super friendly. The orders come out really quickly. They also have a drive through option. Highly recommend checking them out if you need a quick lunch or breakfast.