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

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!

Food was very good. The potatoes were bland. Need to season them up and learn to flip them over…read more Service was excellent. Pricey though

Solid diner experience. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Very generous portions. The…read morewestern omelette I ordered with extra cheese definitely had extra cheese. It was delicious. I would definitely come back. My only complaint would be weak coffee. This might just be a one pot problem.

This place was overall fine but I think that is why you go to a place like this…read more Our server was nice and friendly and did a few recommendations. She was solid but not elevated but that what I expected. We had a chicken sandwich and wings a the food was solid. The ambiance was a bit strange as the music kept changing but overall a solid experience. I would definitely come back. It appeared to be a clean restaurant with solid bar food and even had a small outdoor area overlooking a man made pond. If you are looking for some solid bar food with some basic drinks I think you would have a solid experience.

Stopped by for lunch Service was good,our server was young…read morebut attentive enough They have a large American type bar food menu and drinks We ordered the smoky chicken mountain sandwich with waffle fries (don't forget the seasoned sour cream) This was actually good and a large portion The buffalo bone in chicken wings were just meh for me They do have a cute patio that overlooks a small pond with water feature fountain Happy hour menu looks pleasing will have to check it out next time Good prices

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.

I'm always impressed by the lighting and the service 10/10. Can't wait until next timeread more

We met friends for brunch on Sunday at 3 Squares Restaurant. Had know problem finding a seat being…read moreMEA weekend and a football game going on I think helped. I had the burger. It was really good. Bacon 2 different types of cheese and ranch dressing. That made all the difference in the world. 4 stars for the Food and a vary attentive server. All of us no matter what everyone ordered we were all happy with the food

This restaurant is a Maple Grove staple, and today was our first visit! We went in to have a beer,…read moreand discovered an amazing happy hour! Three dollar Freehouse pints and a great happy hour food menu. Service was great! Our bartender was super friendly and very attentive. We tried four different beers (which were all really good, especially the brown ale) and we got the happy hour mashed potato martini special for $3.99! We tried the lemon and wasabi aïoli version, and it was so delicious! It was served with potato chips. Our bartender said the bacon and cheddar version is more popular, but we were super happy with this one. It was not incredibly busy for a Sunday, but there were several larger groups, enjoying snacks and drinks. Definitely a happy hour I will remember and be back for!

This is a cute place to have "American high tea " I'm a tad…read morebiased being a English I know all about high and afternoon cream teas and haven't found anything here in MN that resembles what it's truly like back in the UK That said this place is trying and is cute and whimisal and the inside decor is inviting and the themed teas are especially popular They sell out very quickly We attended one with some older relatives who seemed to enjoy it I think for what food you get the price wasnt badly bad - there was not much selection for tea and tbh I don't think MN are hugely into the tea game yet It's nice to do an event that a lot of people aren't familiar with They have a large parking lot so easy access

3.5/5 stars -- This place is cute and cozy and we all need a…read morebit of whimsy in our lives! I highly recommend going for one of the High Tea Experiences, otherwise you'll receive plastic takeout for dine-in and the food doesn't match the price. The website isn't up to date, I'll definitely be calling to plan out my next visit. The staff were very pleasant!

My husband and I came in today and it was the end of the day and they got a last minute rush ! The…read moreservers were running around like crazy but still got everyone's food in and out in timely manner! Food was amazing and service was great ! Thank you so much for such a great experience !

Best place for breakfast near Brooklyn Park. Family owned. Amazing service and the staff is…read morefantastic. Fresh squeezed orange juice is the best with breakfast!!

One of if not THE BEST RESTAURANT IN TOWN! I am making it a goal of mine to try the entire menu…read morewhich is difficult considering how good the food is. Why would I want to switch it up?? All the Mac and cheese dishes are out of this world. The burgers are tough to finish with everything on them but are delicious. The walleye may be the best fish I've ever had. The bacon wrapped meatloaf can't be beat! The atmosphere inside is great and I love the look of being inside of whiskey facility. Couldn't ask for a better place to come eat, drink, and watch the game. Their whiskey and beer lists are extensive and while the prices are high that's what you can expect from any restaurant like this. I will be back soon!

Very atmospheric place. Has a date with my husband Beer excellent. Food unbelievable Dream to…read morereturn back

Stopped in for some soup & a slice of bread. 3 soup selections - decided to try the chicken wild…read morerice soup...this was not a creamy version so lacked that flavor; however was packed with a variety of vegetables & chicken. Although my partner's bowl lacked the chicken! Bread was sliced too thin yet was tasty which made the small portion a disappointment. Service quick & actually delivered our lunch to us. This spot shares space with a gift shop & florist, so you get the benefit of plenty of plants and floral smells while you eat.

The Rolls were each fantastic in flavor, however what put me off was a hair on the bottom of my…read morecinnamon roll. Outside of that they were great. The employees were nice and respectful. The ambiance inside the building is amazing, the cafe is snuck inside of a flower shop which provides amazing vibes and little trinkets to look at. The hair was the only thing putting our experience down.