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!

We went to Just Love at about 11:45 on a Thursday morning. It was not very crowded, which I had…read moreexpected. It is in a little strip mall and has a drive-through. There is plenty of parking in the mall's lot. There is handicap parking, but it is in front of the next store down. There are a couple of picnic tables outside, as well as a couple tables. The tables are pretty close to the drive-through so if that will annoy you, avoid them. Inside is bright and cheerful, good space with plenty of tables for a crowd. A few of the tables seemed to be a little closer to each other than they needed to be, but they were fine. When we first decided to go here, we thought it was a small, independent store, but it is a franchise. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind. There are two all gender bathrooms, cute art, and merch that includes bags of their coffee. My husband had the breakfast burrito and gave it a 7 out of 10. Apparently on the website it said it came with cream cheese, but that is an error because it did come with sour cream. He said it was good, not super fancy. It was cooked in a waffle iron so it was nice and hot. In fact I think everything here is cooked in a waffle iron. He also had a mocha which was very good and chocolatey. I had Nana's cinnamon rolls (also cooked in a waffle iron. They come either with two or with four. They are fairly small so I went with four, which ended up being about one more than I could eat.. They were good. There was a good amount of cinnamon, which is important to me, and the frosting was good. They were sweet, but not overly so. They were not very gooey, but they were good so that didn't matter. I had the "Cha Cha Latte". Which was very good. We will be back.

Visited on a Saturday morning and the place was full. We were getting our coffee to go but I don't…read morethink there was an open spot if we wanted to stay. We opted for two of their signature drinks. They were good, a bit in the sweet side. They seem known for their mini cinnamon rolls which looked good but also very gooey and likely very sweet as well. They did have other breakfast options that looked good. It seemed it was more than a coffee shop but not quite a full meal spot if that makes sense. It's in a strip mall so plenty of parking and they recently put in a small patio which will be good come warmer weather. If I lived closer or am in the area I'd probably try again but likely won't go out of my way for a repeat visit.

Wonderful savory and sweet waffle creations - 5 stars!…read more Tonight I caught up with The Bougie Waffle at Alloy Brewing in Coon Rapids. Everything looked so good, I truly had a hard time picking what I wanted. So I ended up getting 4 different items. Okay...so I ordered 2 of the signature items. First, I tried "The Sweet Chick" with a sweet potato waffle, fried chicken, maple glaze, with spices, topped with a few sliced jalapenos. Wow - heavenly! I also ordered the signature "SMACKaroni" mac & cheese creation with several cheeses including Gouda. Again, a home run. Both of these dishes were a smaller size so they came together in one clamshell box. The mac & cheese functioned more as a yummy savory side. It was perfect. I was so delighted with the flavors, I went back and I ordered 2 more foods to take home. I got the savory "Chicken Dumplin" waffle, topped off with diced scallions. It came with a side of fried rice. And last but not least, I went with a super sweet selection, "Nana's Puddin" waffle with sliced bananas, nilla wafer cookies, caramel, and whipped cream - Ya' Man! Every bite was excellent. If you look closely at the waffles, they're more than just standard waffles. I noticed lots of detailed little ingredients and spices. They're definitely unique and the flavors are nice and balanced, not overpowering. I don't hand out many 5 star reviews but The Bougie Waffle definitely earns it! I love, love, love the food. And I really enjoyed chatting with the owner. She was very nice and cheery, despite the chilly temps and the windy fall night. Burrr!!! According to the owner, she recently moved up from a small vendor cart to a fully outfitted food trailer. I wish them many years of success. Thumbs up! -Maxx

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Well worth the wait if there is a wait list.read more

Endless coffee and hospitality! Kelly is fantastic and I've brought family and friends here of all…read moretypes and a good time was had by all. Highly recommend for a visit and good cookin!

Such a cute stop with a great menu. The cashier was very sweet and explained the menu for us.read more

Milkshake alone is worth the stop, easily 5 stars, and one of the better ones I've had…read more The place has a really fun vibe too. Games for the family, good energy, and a cool spot to hang out for dessert. We also tried the s'mores waffle. The toppings were great, but the waffle itself didn't seem very fresh and was a little tough. Still a really solid spot overall and we'll definitely be back.

From the Service, the AWESOME MUSIC, and home-cooked meals. Kat( We Need You To Rap). Is a…read moreSweetheart, and a billion dollar smile. Really made my day.

I don't recommend the fettuccine with shrimp. I added the shrimp as an extra. It was $8 more & I…read morereceived 3 tiny shrimp about the size of a quarter. I had to dig through the pasta to find them. This was a huge change from previous years. Many better fettuccine options in the neighborhood.

Very cozy little bar in downtown Anoka! We stopped in for a mimosa flight and tried the waffles…read more Best stop for a quick breakfast, the service was quick and she was very friendly. Check this place out! Fun to start off your shopping trip in Anoka!

Frequented this spot on a Wednesday night w/a few girlfriends. They had great live music,…read moreappetizers and flights were half off until 6pm, festive décor and service was alright. Prices/ Food 4/5 The meatballs marinara sauce was very well made, nachos were packed with meat and cheese. I enjoyed this quaint intimate spot. arrive early for good seating, it fills up fast. We had a blast, would definitely visit again.

Oh my glob! This restaurant is amazing! Super duper cute interior, and very sweet staff. Our server…read moreJess was super nice and everyone else who helped was kind and helpful. And don't even get me started on that raspberry French toast. I'll be dreaming about it.

Great pancakes, so many flavors & they can be made gluten free!!! We love coming here, it gets busy…read moreso a reservation is important.

If you're looking for a venue for your next celebration, I can't recommend Tipsy Steer enough!…read more We hosted our son's graduation party in the back room yesterday, and everything was absolutely fantastic. The food was incredible, the space was perfect, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. One of the best features is that you can open the doors to a private outdoor patio area, which gave our guests even more room to gather and enjoy the day. Planning a party can be stressful, but the team at Tipsy Steer made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. We received so many compliments from our guests on the food and venue. Thank you to everyone at Tipsy Steer for helping make such a special day even more memorable!

Tried this restaurant with my family the other day and are a bit sad to say that we were not…read moreimpressed. The best part of our meal was the fun, dirty sodas. You sit at a table and order off your phone, and servers will bring your food and drinks out to you. Had no problem with that, it was a fairly easy process. Our servers were kind and I believe we talked to the owner for a bit who was attentive to all the tables! The food is the disappointing piece. I had the chicken rojo avocado tacos and they really lacked flavor. There was plenty of chicken in such a small tortilla, which made the taco fall apart as you ate. My sister ordered the pesto Mac and cheese with chicken and it was okay, but the chicken was not good. I didn't try the tenderloin bowl, but it seemed to have better reviews than my meal or my sisters from my family. I don't make my way out to Blaine often enough to try again, but I think this would be a better spot for pizzas and milkshakes.