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    Empanada House

    4.4 (76 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Bulgogi and the traditional beef empanada
    Dana O.

    I've been here many times for empanadas and the menu has grown so much over the years and so have their empanadas. These empanadas have a great chewy texture in addition to the crunch that is flaky and really yummy. overtime, they've gotten smaller (which is understandable) but the recipe for the bulgogi is different too based on my and other's experiences. They are $4.75 and about 4 inches wide. I usually get 3 to share which is good for a small meal/appetizer for me. We mix and match with food from sweet octopus downstairs often! My usual go tos are the pulled pork and the bulgogi one. I noticed the bulgogi one tasted differently this time, more minced and in a sweet sauce. I preferred the texture and taste of it before better because it tasted more like bulgogi texture and taste wise but now I can't tell it's bulgogi. If you like sweet flavors, that one may be a good fit for you. The traditional beef is more balanced in comparison with boiled eggs and olives inside- unique and tasty. the pulled pork comes with a delish guava sauce that we really like! Love that there's a lot of seating upstairs where the empanada house is located and lots of bubble tea and acai bowls. Food comes out relatively quickly within 10 minutes! I've always had good customer service too.

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    Onjellena S.

    The bubble tea at this place was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The ambiance was enhanced by the lovely music playing in the background. I ordered a 24 oz. Thai tea with coffee jelly and it was amazing. My only criticism would be that the coffee jelly could have had a stronger flavor, and I wish there was less ice as I felt like I only got a few sips before it was finished.

    Impossible Empanada New Size
    Riya P.

    Right above Sweet Octopus, have to go inside and up the stairs! The upstairs seating and balcony is always quiet and has a really nice view of the town center. They serve different empanadas, boba, smoothies and milkshakes upstairs. I ordered the impossible empanada which was $5 and this is what it came out looking like. It was much smaller than what I thought and was just really underwhelming. There was no sort of seasoning or really any flavor from the empanada at all, it was just the typical impossible burger flavor put inside of the flaky empanada dough. Would not recommend getting this particular empanada, maybe the other types are better! Everyone working there were super friendly and the vibes were just chill.

    a view of a street from a balcony
    Triana S.

    We've come to Sweet Octopus for Poke Bowls & Sushi Burritos & they've been delicious. Today we tried the empanada restaurant located upstairs. They just remodeled. The place looks fresh & has comfortable seating inside & outside. The register/ server was pleasant to talk to & gave us her recommendations of the most popular empanadas. We opted to sit outside since the weather was beautiful. The food was ordered at the register & brought to our table. FOOD: We ordered the Traditional Beef & Bulgogi empanadas with a passion fruit mango sakirita slushie to share between 2 people. Everything was fresh & delicious. I preferred the Bulgagi flavor which was an Asian bbq flavor. The server was kind & we enjoyed people watching from the top deck while eating our meal. The Sakirita was strong Lol get ready to get loose if you don't share they're $9. Glad we finally tried this spot. Definitely will be back.

    Catherine B.

    First time coming to Duluth downtown during daytime. I'm here on a nice Sunday noonish, parked at the public parking lot for free there are also parking spots nearby the restaurants for free as well, but we wanted to take a walk and enjoy the nice fall weather. This area is fun for snack/quick bites and drinks/bubble tea while sunbathing or simply people watching or watching leaves falling. The price is decent, similar to typical bubble tea/bakery place. Had the bulgogi and Bacon Egg &cheese empanadas with mango bubble tea with matcha crystal bubbles. Everything tasted great IMO, really enjoyed it. Great service & clean as well. Would definitely coming back again!

    Empanadas cooked to perfection

    First time at this spot and the food was AMAZING. The bulgogi empanada was my favorite. They offer a couple of sauces that complement these so well. I definitely recommend their smoothies as well they're delicious. It's a nice comfortable atmosphere with a small patio for seating! Food was so yummy I'll be back for more!

    Hawaiian Empanada
    Mashekia T.

    I was in town for a conference and ordered Door Dash. My food came really quick and was still warm. I, however, could not finish my food. I ordered the Hawaiian and the bulgogi. Both were so bad. The bulgogi was too sweet, and the Hawaiian the flavors just did not mesh. Unfortunately I had to spend money and buy more food.

    Pork, bulgogi, fig & marscarpone
    Hannah W.

    Took me a little bit to find this place, but it's located in Sweet Octopus. There is plenty of outdoor seating if you're not comfortable with indoor dining quite yet. My boyfriend and I got the pulled pork, bulgogi, and fig & mascarpone empanadas. They have a good variety of savory and sweet empanadas. The portion size is also generous (we were stuffed after eating three). Unlike some of the other empanadas I've had before, the encasing used for the empanadas are more pastry like, which makes them a little more buttery. We really enjoyed them and would definitely come back for more!

    Bulging gi and Beef
    Yesenia B.

    Consistently, fresh and flavorful. Empanadas stuffed with delicious ingredients. I appreciate the friendliness and warmth of the owners how they take pride in their restaurant and their food. It is so good that nowadays every time I ask my kids what they want as a treat they ask for the Empanada House!

    Churros
    Lauren J.

    5/5 recommend - best empanadas I've ever had. The empanadas are light and flaky, but not at all flimsy. They're stuffed with fillings and super affordable. The flavors are great! I had the Hawaiian (pineapple, ham and cheese) and the guava and cheese. Service is great. The guys who took our order brought our food downstairs to us when we told him we also ordered from sweet octopus (the restaurant on the lower level). Drinks are refreshing and customizable. The only thing that wasn't amazing was the churros, they seemed to be fried a tad too long for my liking but the flavor was still superb and I would definitely order again!

    Kia L.

    Located in downtown Duluth., of the upstairs level of Sweet Octopus. Nice chill vibe, perfect for hanging out with friends and family. Has a little outdoor patio that over look shops nearby. I wasn't too satisfied with the fruit bar., maybe I had different expectations of it. But it' was like trying to chew on a flavor ice cube stick. The other items we ordered were good tho. Def a spot to check out. Recommend, and Will come back.

    We've been going to Empanada House for several years now and always excited to dine in when we get the chance. Best place for empanadas.

    Kayla M.

    We discovered this place by accident while contemplating waiting in line for another restaurant in the town center. It's on the second floor inside Sweet Octopus. We ordered one cheese, one BE&C, and one pork empanada along with taro milk tea with tapioca. Everything was delicious! The dough for the empanadas was perfect I wish I could get the recipe to make at home honestly. My personal favorite was the pork because it came with guava BBQ sauce! the milk tea wasn't overly sweet which I loved. The staff was friendly and the food was prepared in a timely manner. I even order extra to take home after. I will definitely be returning!

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    Great atmosphere! My favorite was the goulash empanada. Got a nice hot chai tea also to warm me up in the cold. Really enjoyed myself.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious!!!! Stopping there anytime I'm in the area for sure. Service was pleasant and dessert empanadas great.

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    4 years ago

    Burnt and greasy, popsicles tasted mediocre, slow service. Beef bulgogi was good though.

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    Nice variety of empanadas, both savory and sweet. Had four different flavors, and liked them all. Recommended!

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    The empanadas are huge and tasty. I think it's so cute and such a great idea to stamp the flavor on the dough so you know which are which.

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    Tea Drip

    4.6
    (88 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    This was a nice little bubble tea place. I didn't get to really check out much about it because I…read morecame in 10 minutes before they closed. I hate going into place right at closing time, but I had been wanting bubble tea for weeks, and since there's no places near where I live that have it, I went ahead and went in to get something before my long drive home. Despite it being so close to closing time the staff was super nice, and patient with me when I didn't immediately know what my order was. They were out of bubbles but the guy at the counter made other suggestions and recommendations for what I might want to try. My order was up pretty quickly so I didn't have a chance to look around, but the drink was good and I really appreciated how nice the guy who took my order was despite it being late.

    While visiting my best friend, she insisted we stop by Tea Drip because they supposedly have the…read morebest matcha in the area. She was right! I ordered the Mango Matcha, and she got the Double Matcha Iced Latte. The matcha was incredibly smooth, high quality, and you could tell it was prepared with care. I also appreciated that their lattes are made with lactose-free milk. As someone who's had a lot of matcha, this was one of the better ones I've tried. It gave me a clean, steady boost without the jitters or caffeine crash. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

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    Ube drip coffee & Jasmine green tea with cheese foam - both really good and hits the spot!

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    CAFE FLAT

    4.6
    (95 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    This little cafe has become one of my must-stop places when going to/from Atlanta! This was my…read moresecond time visiting, with the last visit being a year ago, and I swear the owner looked at me like she'd remembered me from before. Service was quick and friendly! I stopped this time to have my mother try a croffle for the first time ever. We both ordered the Lotus croffle, and I also had a strawberry lemonade. My mom purchased mini pecan cookies to take home. All were delicious! I love that their desserts are just sweet enough without being overly sugary. A perfect laid back cafe with ample seating for studying, quick meetings, or coffee dates.

    This was my first visit here the young lady 6/30, was very friendly and explained to me how the…read morecroffle is made and how it tastes. I decided on the Crème Brûlée Croffle it was delicious and will definitely return and order that flavor again. I can understand why the Crème Brûlée is the best seller. There's plenty of spacious seating inside, this is an overall place to come study or meet up and talk for a girls afternoon out over matcha or coffee. I also ordered mango matcha and I did not like it very much as it was not sweet at all. The young lady said she could adjust the sweetness. It didn't work for me this time so I'll try it again my next visit and stress that I'd like it sweetened a lot little more than the usual sweetness. UPDATE: Earlier I said I didn't like my Mango Matcha, now I have to change that once I put the straw in my cut and stirred the matcha it was delicious. I didn't realize I shouldn't drink it from the cup without stirring first. I feel so silly now. I changed my four stars to five stars and a newbie like me now will know to stir the matcha first. I received an awards card after ten stamps I believe I get a free item. Sounds fun. Parking is not a problem there's plenty. I can't wait to visit here again.

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    Good, but expensive. Super cute interior and a cool vibe. It reminds me of some of the coffee shops…read moreI used to go to when I lived in Williamsburg. The parking lot always seems to be packed, which is kind of annoying. I've only tried the chai so far, but it was very good. The pastries looked delicious too, and I'm looking forward to going back and trying a few of them. Not much else to say about the service. It was fine, exactly what you'd expect from a coffee shop. I'd come back. The atmosphere is probably the biggest reason. It feels a little different from most of the coffee shops around here. Edit: also it's 25 cent extra to order something iced, which I find a bit strange.

    Cafe Blue is away from all the busy-ness of Duluth traffic and it's one of the few cafes that are…read moreopen before 10/11am, unlike all the "cutesy" cafes in the area. This cafe holds its own moody, navy interior while serving delicious drinks and foods, both sweet and savory, whether you're there in the morning or in the evening. Their black sesame latte has changed me. It's all that I want and I can't stop thinking about it. I got it hot with oat milk so it's creamy, nutty and it doesn't even feel like I'm drinking coffee - which can be dangerous. I got a second one to go before I left. I also had a croissant which is very reasonably priced at $3. I'm not much of a sweets person so depending on the next time I'm in, I'd be curious to try their croffle - I still haven't had one yet in general. Even if I'm not there for a dessert, I'm looking very forward to the next time I have an excuse to stop by this cafe.

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    Iced Blue Latte, Iced Black Sesame Latte, & Iced Butterfly Pea Latte
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    Cafe Rothem

    4.7
    (100 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    I was looking for a quick bite to eat and there were several options in the area, but I decided to…read moretry Cafe Rothem. Upon arriving, I stepped into a most laid-back and relaxing environment. Jazz music played softly in the background, the clean tables were nicely spaced out throughout the space, there was a stage set up for live entertainment, and the nicest staff member you could ever meet. At the time, I wasn't interested in dessert, though they had plenty of options available. I decided to order a Tuna Salad Sandwich and it hit the spot. Sometimes the simplest things are the easiest to mess up, but overall, the taste was pretty satisfying. The lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion were fresh, and the tuna wasn't dry- it had a good amount of mayo added to it. Next time, I'll have to try some of their other food and drink options, but for now, I can say that I was pleased with my order and visit. If you're looking for a calm place to escape the hustle and bustle of life, this is the perfect spot.

    My tuna sandwich was delicious, I ordered it without cheese. I also had a slice of limoncello…read moremarscapone- it had the right balance of cream and sweetness; thus was accompanied by a hit cup of citron tea! The classical music on the background was enriching and calming at the same time. This cafe is inside a unique bookstore with an interesting collection of old pottery, machines art and Korean books, cds etc An entertainment stage with a grand piano, guitar and microphones. I found myself lost in all of it, making my morning rather fulfilling. My son opted to stay home and play with his friend. Hubby headed to work at 5:00 am without notice. So I indulged myself. Talk of a table for one. Beautiful coffee/ tea shop. Highly recommended.

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    4.6
    (213 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I'm surprised it has taken me so long to try Chicha San Chen! I've always heard about them from…read morefriends and social media but never took the time to try but I'm so glad I stopped by today. I was stumped on what I wanted to try so I asked the employee for recommendations. She mentioned that the Bubble Milk Tea is their top seller, so that's what I went with. The drink was so cute when it came out with the handle! The boba was fresh, warm, and had a subtle sweetness that I loved. It paired nicely with the milk tea, which was light and not sweet. I really enjoyed it! Even my boyfriend, who doesn't like tea-forward milk teas, liked it too. I'll definitely be bringing him along next time. The aesthetic of the shop is also gorgeous. I loved all the little details--from the baristas' outfits to the tea bar setup and wall decorations. Everything felt thoughtfully designed and very picturesque. I'll definitely be coming back for another Bubble Milk Tea, and next time I want to try something from the Grape Series since I love Asian grape flavors. Looking forward to it!

    Chicha San Chen may now be contending for my favorite boba spot. I'm a loyal Sunright Tea Studio…read morefan but my friend and fellow Yelp Elite told me their classic black milk tea is perfect in all ways. During our recent road trip to Atlanta, I got it as is with the perfect sugar. It wasn't too sweet, the tea and milk went together so well, and the boba itself was chewy and the perfect texture. Safe to say, I'm a fan! If anyone is visiting Georgia/Atlanta/Duluth and looking for the best boba, I highly recommend Chicha. There was convenient parking, and their samples were great, too. Good seating and a clean bathroom as well. No notes.

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