I've been to Tous Les Jours plenty of times, but this was my first time visiting this particular…read morelocation, and I had such a great experience! The service was incredible! And of course, the pastries were delicious, as always! Tous Les Jours never disappoints when it comes to their selection of sweet and savory treats. Everything looks so tempting that it's always hard to choose just a few things lol. The café itself was clean, inviting, and had a really nice atmosphere. Definitely a great spot to grab a pastry, enjoy some coffee, or just relax for a bit. I'll definitely be coming back to this location!

I love a good bakery that's in all French that can mean one thing that absolutely everything inside…read moreis delicious. I had to pop in here for a quick work meeting and also caffeinate some. I'm excited to try their baked goods and their coffee. Their offering was absolutely amazing. The coffee was packed with caffeine and amazing flavor.

Patrick's has been my favorite pastry shop since Le Petite Marche (Patrick's). Everything tastes…read morebetter than it looks and they look excellent. The Sarah cake with it's pistachios, eclairs that aren't soggy, strawberry Napoleans, etc... The hardest part is choosing. I want to buy 20 but settle for 2. It is probably best that we don't live nearby or I would be here daily. The breads are amazing too. Lots of options plus sandwiches and entrees. Did I mention the desserts? Don't skip a dessert, or two, better three.

We stopped by this place after lunch one day and I guess I should have listened to the other…read morenegative reviews... There is free parking but this place is located in a strip mall, so it does make it harder to find a spot. The service here was interesting. The "shift lead" seemed very confused ringing us up. It was as if he had never used the computer before. He also seemed frazzled. It really wasn't busy, so I'm not sure what was going on. Later, when we were seated, he did come and clean up our table and I did see him talking with others guests. We got really excited when we walked in because all of the desserts looked so good! Unfortunately this is where is really took a nose dive. The lemon tart was good but the crust was so hard we couldn't even cut into it. The cheesecake and tiramisu had bland flavors and the textures were so off putting... not what you would expect from a place that looked like this. Thor is indoor and outdoor seating. The ambiance is supposed to be French but it didn't feel very French. It was very dark in indoor part and outdoors had lighting but they seemed to be just thrown up and many of the light bulbs were out. All around I would not recommend this place to anyone, especially when there are amazing bakeries around the area

Patisserie 46 is a must-stop in Minneapolis! We had such a great lunch, made even better by the…read moreexcellent service from Tristan. We ordered the chicken salad on a croissant and the ham and Gruyère on a baguette. Tristan suggested getting a sauce on the side for dipping, and he was absolutely right....it took the sandwich to another level. We both also had the creamy tomato basil soup, which completely hit the spot. And of course, you can't come to Patisserie 46 and skip the pastries. We finished with a small citrus tart, plus a cortado and cappuccino, and everything was delicious. Great food, wonderful service, and incredible pastries. Do not miss this spot!

I was last here over a year ago and while it's still cute, it's a lot brighter inside. Sadly, to…read moreme... it's giving cafeteria vs cafe. As for the food, this time I got the quiche Lorraine, mocha, and a seasonal caramel apple tart for a total of $31, pre- tip. If cost is a concern you can always opt for the free water, and one food item. The quiche was okay. The crust was a bit overdone, but I was more put off by the loose texture, which I don't recall being a past issue. The lady next to me who also had it, said the same, but agreed it was still edible. I asked an employee about it and he said it had to do with the fat from the bacon and cheese melting releasing oils, which results in less firm product. I wouldn't get it again. The salad was also okay, but the vinaigrette was bland. The 10oz mocha was fine and plentiful for dining in. I noticed that it tasted more like a latte, but as I got closer to the bottom the chocolate flavor was noticeable. Guess I should have stirred it! The dessert, a Caramel Apple Tart was the highlight... very tasty. It had what seemed like a shortbread crust, a crumble layered over it, a pastry cream on that, followed by an apple compote, a dollop of cream and rose petal. Despite a few misses, because I've always enjoyed their pastries, and I'll still give 4 stars and probably just stick to that moving forward.

HAVAN-A-MAZING LUNCH…read more If a top-tier Cuban sandwich is what you seek, look no further than Guava's. Located a mile northwest of Minneapolis Int'l Airport, this quaint Cuban restaurant was highly recommended to us by a friend.  We stopped here after visiting Como Park Zoo and enjoyed a great lunch as well as some A+ plane-watching, since Guava's is directly in the flightpath of landing jets. I started with a Bent Paddle pilsner ($6.50), and my wife got a michelada ($8) which she said was a good value and "made the right way".  There's a decent amount of seating inside as well as tables outside, although it can get noisy at times due to the nearby airport. The Cubano ($18) was one of the best either of us has ever tried: pulled pork, ham, salami, pickles, mustard, mayo, and Swiss cheese on grilled panini bread.  It came with lightly salted plantain chips and a small cup of house hot sauce.  Amazing, no notes.   5/5 The lechon asado rice bowl ($16) was equally terrific.  Delicious roasted pork - including some magical burnt ends that had me in ASMR heaven - came with black beans and maduros (sweet plantains) over cilantro rice.  Fabulous mingling of flavors and textures.  5/5 We got a side of Yuca frita ($7) w/cilantro aioli but these were almost an afterthought; my wife and I were too obsessed with our entreés to pay much attention to these lil' starchy sticks.  They have tres leches cake for dessert but we opted for a flan ($7) instead, and it was OK. * TL;DR * I'm glad that Guava's didn't try anything too clever with the Cubano, preferring to keep it classic and focus on quality. The aesthetics inside are charming, soft mint green walls with a mix of white counters and darker wood.  Staff were friendly and the food came out relatively fast.  They have a nice selection of local draft beers and plenty of great Cuban coffee. I would absolutely recommend Guava's to anyone in the Minneapolis-St Paul area, especially if they're interested in trying one of the best Cuban sandwiches of their lives.

Good - the food is good. Special praise to the Cubano sandwich…read more Atmosphere - not the most comfortable - old dexor. Service - really poor. Person entering our order had zero knowledge of the food and appeared to have no interest to learn. The food ia giving this restaurant three stars, everything else is less than desired. Also wish the juice was fresh fruit juice, not a blend. As a Cubano man, I was not impressed. However for foos, I would give it another go, but not for the service or ambiance.

Fun spot for excellent breakfast, even though seat yourself and serve yourself for coffee and…read morewater. Many choices for breakfast and lunch. We had a party of 7 and everyone left satisfied!

This place is conveniently near my favorite massage therapists, so today when I ended up having a…read moresession on an empty stomach, I was ready to eat somewhere closer than home. This is an order at the counter place, but staff is very helpful in explaining how it all works. I got a breakfast burrito and it arrived super fast. It was also big, stuffed full of beans, cheese and hashbrowns, so it kept me full all afternoon. The salsa on the side was tasty and has the kind of heat that sneaks up on you a bit. That just got me to get a glass of water in addition to my coffee, which was excellent. There were lovely looking pastries in the case but I resisted this time. I think there are 3 rooms, lots of wood on the walls and in the booth construction gives it a cozy feel. The all gender bathrooms are spotless.

My husband and I hired Nokomis Bakeshop to cater our wedding reception with cheesecakes. We wanted…read morean alternative idea our guests would remember. During the taste testing phase NB went above and beyond their competition. They used the freshest ingredients, had the best representation during our testing and their cheesecakes blew us (and other bakeries!) away! We immediately hired Katy and set our date with her. On our day, NB even exceeded our expectations. Not only were the cheesecakes themselves displayed beautifully, but Katy and Tom cut each cake and made sure each plate looked decadently drizzled as it left to be served. We had so many compliments from our guests in fact we're still hearing them weeks later! I would highly recommend Nokomis Bakeshop to anyone!

From the owner: Nokomis Bakeshop is a South Minneapolis-based bakery catering company specializing in…read moresmall-batch-baked artisanal goods. All products are made to order; or find us at the Richfield and Golden Valley farmers markets.

Stopped here to do birthday desserts!! Here are the key things to note!…read more Free parking Great patio!! It was covered and the flowers around this place are gorgeous!! You are looking out to a street but the flowers REALLY make up for that! There is inside seating as well, table and chairs. You walk up and order. The desserts and separate from the main course items. I appreciated that! Made the lines go faster. The service on the other hand was lacking. I stood there waiting while 2 people had a convo and I felt ignored. I dropped a star for that reason. The key lime pie and dirt cup were very tasty!! This place is known for its "pattiecake" but I just felt it was a regular chocolate cake with frosting. They have plenty of desserts though! Overall this place gives "up scale Panera vibes" and I liked it! I would go back!

After several visits over the last few years, here are my thoughts…read more -Lots of seating! If you're looking for a table indoors and the main area is packed, head to the back (towards bathrooms) where you'll find two rooms with additional seating which are usually quieter. - I tend to go for sandwiches, which include house made chips. Honestly, when I first went, I wasn't a fan of the chips, but it didn't take long for me to like them. Once while dining in, I found that most of them were just tiny bits. Well when the waiter came to ask how things were, I told/showed him... just as an FYI, not expecting anything. Well, he kindly brought me a bag to replace them. -The staff is mostly kind, with two male waiters/runners being especially nice and helpful. While myself or others are waiting they'll give friendly smiles, see if you need anything in the meantime. I like them! - Although I go mainly for the sandwiches, (my favorite being the Southwest Chicken Panini available in the Fall), I also like the mac and cheese and fries. I used to love the coconut cake, but something about the last one I bought tasted different. The filling and the cake texture... weren't as tasty as I remember. During my last visit I tried, the Reuben. Not for me, but they have lots of other things to try.

The kiwi and strawberry sorbet combination was great! And speaking of sorbet the employee there was…read moresuper sweet, I asked for something lightweight and she recommended me the sorbet. Cool surrounding decoration aswell, very nice and I noticed there were a lot of varieties to choose from even a hot dog! Definitely recommend

It has been quite a while since I've been here. I made a point of having us stop by on Sunday. It…read morewas hot, and I wanted ice cream. I also didn't want to go to DQ for soft serve. We got a cup of ice cream. He got Cappuccino Break, and I got strawberry. Strawberry is my favorite ice cream flavor. If you like coffee and chocolate, then you'd enjoy the CB. My friend really enjoyed it. It was too chocolatey for me. I do not like chocolate, so it stands to reason why I'd not love it. The strawberry ice cream made me think of when we'd make ice cream at home when we were children. It was hard work, yet always worth it. There was a great balance of strawberries to creaminess. The service was quick and friendly, and I'm glad that we stopped by. Will probably go again on Saturday, as we'll be back in the area. My son loved their Superman ice cream, so we'll see if he still wants to eat is all these years later. If you're in the area, stop by. You, your taste buds, and your tummy, will be glad that you did.

Information overload...are you ready?…read more Before our IVF transfer, which was a HUGE moment for us, at CCRM just across the way, we stopped into Rustica Bakery. We only had a few minutes to spare and thought, why not, let's treat ourselves. Best decision. The banana bread was hands down the best I've EVER had. I'm not exaggerating when I say I now feel like I need this in my life at least once a week....which is slightly dangerous. The space itself was busy, but there was still plenty of seating, and so many pastries and drinks to choose from. We had someone meeting us who was a little worried about parking, but there's a separate entrance (away from the mall) and plenty of spots, which makes it super easy. I'll be honest, the service didn't wow me, but the quality of the food more than made up for it, so it's still a five star experience in my book. Just something to know going in. Such a simple stop, and one we won't forget. It was the perfect moment before a really big one for us.

Ordered the PSL and matcha latte. Both were great and energized me for the entire day. There was a…read moreline but the wait wasn't long. Loved the smell of the bakery items throughout the cafe. Cute spot, wish it had more decor to make it look more cozy

Pictures online didn't do it justice. This place has a great mix of both savory and sweet options,…read moreand they also have croissant sandwiches that they'll make. They have fresh squeezed lemonade, that they so kindly gave us complementary as well. I'll definitely be back!

Super popular joint with the locals. And when you come visit, make sure to get a selfie with the…read morefamous cow out front. The lattes are done superb. And whether you sport yourself a tea cake, either Russian or American and there is a difference or one of their delicious donuts you will be most satisfied. Which by the way, the maple bacon donut has a ton of bacon on it.