A sweet escape we stumbled on last summer that definitely deserves a shout out is the wonderful…read more@soyendesserts They are in a building literally next to the St. Paul Farmers Market. (Future post for them, stay tuned) Their amazing donut flavors do rotate and they do get sold out of items because they're that good. Flavors we got today and loved: Lemon Cloud Dream (mmmmmm bright and delish) Cocoa Cloud Raspberry Delight All of these were light and fluffy and full of amazing filling that was airy whipped and flavorful. This spot is one to make sure you stop by and try something if you're at the market or just in the area.

When I saw SoYen post they had salt bread this weekend, I had to go check them out! They had 2…read moreflavors for their salt bread: a ham with cheddar cheese and an ube. They were crispy outside and nice fluffy inside with a great buttery flavor. I really hope they keep these on their menu! I also got their strawberry shortcake and butter cream brioche donuts which were amazing. SoYen offers a variety of desserts like their famous brioche donuts that are filled with different flavors every month, crepe cake slices, beignets, basque cheesecake, honey butter toasts, and cinnamon rolls. They offer some savory dishes and I would strongly recommend you to try their congee (perfect for our Minnesota cold weather). They also serve hot and iced coffee and other refreshing beverages. Their location can be a little tricky to find since they're inside a big building but follow the signs and that'll get you there. Parking near can be difficult as they're limited meter parking but there are public paid parking lots around within walking distance. I do suggest to go there when they first open because they can run out of certain items. A few things to note: there is no sitting area inside the restaurant but there are a couple of high tables and chairs right outside in the common area. There may be a little bit of wait while waiting for your order but it's totally worth the wait, especially if you ordered your food to be toasted. Service is usually fast and the host and staff members are super friendly!

So much nostalgia here! Going downtown during the holidays to go shopping and see Santa as a kid at…read moreDaytons was a treat! It was great to go back here so many years later and see this space turned into a holiday shopping space for local artists. There was something for everyone on my list. It made me smile to see the old polar bears and shirts for sale also! We went downstairs to a temporary MN sports exhibit which was open and free to the public. There was a lot of MN college and pro memorabilia on display. Hope they do this again next year!

This pop up Boutique is amazing, every December you will be able to shop at Daytons!!!!…read more Many winter items, both apparel and savory food item perfect for winter. Also you can find Dayton branded items if you are into nostagy

This is a pop-up coffee shop. They post a schedule to their IG with times and locations. I was able…read moreto catch them at the Mill City Farmers market. They specialize in Chai - which is what I ordered and it was good. My sister said it tasted like Christmas in a cup, lol. I also ordered an Iced Matcha which was also good. The staff were super nice & generally cool, very friendly. I will for sure have to catch them again soon!

From out of town, and visited the Mill City Farmers Market. I like chai drinks and was interested…read morein tasting the Red Wolf Chai. My preference is to always drink my chai hot, but they only offered it cold. The chai was good, but it didn't overwhelm me. Again, I'm not a cold chai person.

Cute shoppe with local business/artist products and offerings. I am a huge proponent of supporting…read morelocal and this was a great representation for the area. The counter staff were really friendly and helpful. Ice cream/chocolates tasted delicious too! I'd recommend stopping in!

Skip the big name go here!! Great little store with lots to offer and a great selection of ice…read morecream. This is our stop after fishing in Eagle lake or big lake.