Wow, this cafe absolutely wins at ambiance. This is a cute-as-heck coffee and brunch place that was…read moreclearly converted from a Victorian home in Eden Prairie. I had an awesome breakfast burrito and their awesome Tirimasu Latte (iced), and they have other offerings that will lure me from St Paul for future visits. Specifically, now that I am mourning the loss of Sun Street Breads and its Thursday Night Pizza Night, I'll have to try Smith's version of that. But I'll probably come back for brunch on a weekend pretty soon and get more coffee, as well as something from their bakery. But also, yes, brunch; the eggs in my burrito were really perfect. I was there at around noon on a Sunday; peak busy times so parking was a little hairy but I eventually found a spot. I absolutely recommend coming with a bunch of pals and hanging out for a good long time, but maybe don't all drive separately if it's noon-ish on a weekend. They have a lovely patio area which was well-populated, even on this extra-sunny mid-February day. If you like adorable cafes, you will definitely love this place.

On a WFH Friday, our internet was being "upgraded" aka xfinity had a outage in the area for a…read morewhile... I immediately started looking at coffee shops that I could relocate to in order to work. I had been wanting to go try Smiths for a while but the opportunity just never presented itself despite being just down the road. I arrived and the driveway leading to the parking lot was lined with cars, but I was able to find a spot in the parking lot after a minute or so. It was definitely a full lot for sure. The location is absolutely adorable as this is a historic house. It was once a Dunn Brothers, but I do love that it is its own thing now rather than a chain. They had a outdoor patio that people were enjoying but it was a bit chilly for working and sitting outside, one person even had a dog which I LOVE! Inside the front door you are greeted with a welcoming counter that you can order. I opted to try the salted caramel iced latte. If you are consuming there (which I was) they give you a number to bring to your table and they bring the drink. I really liked this idea especially in the aspect of not having to stand and wait for a drink. The price was a bit high (7.55 for a 16 oz with $1 tip), but then again everything is getting expensive these days. I walked back to the seating area and there are essentially 3 rooms downstairs, I walked through all 3 to see where working would be ideal. I went upstairs but there was a woman in the room so I assumed it was a group that was meeting or something so I opted to not investigate further. I found seating downstairs in what felt like the quietest part, but there were a lot of people there talking and the acoustics were not exactly fantastic. I did have a call which I took via teams and air pods and discovered the sound in the room was actually really not awesome for a meeting as it was quite loud and the wifi was not strong enough to support the video on the teams call. So would I recommend working from Smith, not if you have a meeting, but if you are looking for a place that has some background noise, I guess... However this is certainly a place that is perfect for meeting someone and enjoying breakfast or coffee and I love that. I did not order food this time, but everything I saw get delivered looked delicious. I also noticed they have a pizza night on Thursday nights and immediately made a note of that for a date night with the hubby.

Employees very nice!! Food fabulous. Quiche and salad - or sandwiches delicious. All cookies and…read morebreads so good. The pastries are the star. Not a bad one in the case. This is one of my favorite places.

Not sure why this place has so many glowing food reviews--the quality just didn't match the hype…read more The ham & cheese croissant was dry and lacked the buttery, flaky richness you expect. I asked for it to be warmed from the display (which you have to request it to be warmed, not offered), but it came out barely above room temperature. The layers looked right, but the flavor simply wasn't there. The cardamom roll had the same issue--dry and overly sweet from granulated sugar, with little to no actual cardamom flavor. Even the Americano was disappointing--barely hot and lacking any real coffee depth. The atmosphere didn't help--cold and somewhat sterile, with loud acoustics that make it hard to relax. The decor also felt mismatched with the building's overall aesthetic. Staff was fine--nothing negative, but nothing that stood out beyond basic customer service. Overall, this wasn't a 5-star experience.

Sure it's a little cluttered with all the menus and signs inside, but that's just because there's…read moreso many different options to choose from! We went specifically for specialty espresso drinks. I do not think I've been to a coffee shop with such a wide variety! They truly have any kind of coffee syrup or sauce you can desire. If it's not on the menu, I'm sure you can ask if it's possible to make. I recently went to a different small coffee shop in the area and paid almost $7 for a large "mocha latte" because a regular mocha was not on the menu. At Coffee Ta Cream, I was having a hard time deciding between which type of mocha I wanted because there were so many varieties! But the biggest draw for this place is the great prices. Everyone else is raising their prices at the moment, so it was nice to feel like I'm not limited to getting a small, or avoiding getting extra sauces etc. I feel like I can come here quite often rather than treating myself on rare occasions. We will definitely be back very soon.

I went here with a friend, and at first glance the location felt a bit desolate and tucked into an…read moreunexpected strip mall. However, once inside, the space completely changed my impression. The interior was welcoming, with a fun, casual vibe that made it easy to settle in and enjoy being there. The layout felt open and relaxed, making it a great spot to hang out. I was really impressed by the drink offerings and, especially, the ice cream selection. As an avid Sebastian Joe's fan, I was thrilled to see they carry Sebastian Joe's ice cream flavors in addition to Kemps. It was such a fun and unexpected surprise and definitely a highlight of the visit.

Harry Potter would not be disappointed here!…read more The Ettlin's Cafe was probably one of the cutest spots I've been in a while for its own unique reasons! This cafe is found in a quiet spot in the town of New Prague. The restaurant gives off small town vibes but their special drink flights are spectacular! Now, of course we chose to visit this place for their Harry Potter themed drinks and I am so glad we did. This cafe actually creates 4 themed drink flights! 3 unique coffee flights - Harry Potter, Star Wars, & Peanuts, and 1 boozy Harry Potter themed flight. The presentation of these flights were gorgeous! Each one comes out in a beautiful wooden deco box with different themed Harry Potter stickers on the sides; as well a fun character toy brought to your table - we had both the Sorting Hat and Dobby. The booze flight also arrives with one drink aflame! There is a drink designed per-house. Majority of theme were delicious. The one set on fire did have a bit of an off-putting taste to it due to the flammable component drizzled over top. Besides this, the drinks were very nice. Not a fan of any of the themed flights? Don't worry, they have a regular mimosa flight for muggles as well On to the food. I chose to order the #3 From the Hen (2 eggs, choice of meat, hash browns, and toast). The food was absolutely delicious and extremely filling. Let me put you on one really quick.... The sausage is out of this world, the best I have had in years! I had a moment to sing my praises to the owner and he clued me in that they actually get their breakfast sausage from a local butcher near by! This all makes sense. The sausage was HUGE great flavor, thick and juicy in texture. It reminded me of a true German sausage. I would come back for that breakfast alone! All love to small businesses supporting small businesses! Overall really enjoyed my time here! If you haven't been out to try Ettlin's I might suggest adding it to your list!

The food was good and the drinks here are top notch! It was a very long wait with a toddler though…read more Took about 45-50 minutes to get our breakfast. Just know if you decide to dine here it could have a bit of a wait since a smaller restaurant. Our favorite part were the drinks. So many fun themed options to pick from. The pancakes were as big as our heads!

At the casino for a show decided to stop here for a bite to eat. Many great menu items, but I chose…read morethe 1/2 Soup and 1/2 Sandwhich. The Minnesota Wild Rice soup was excellent. Just the right temperture, creamy, soft and enjoyable. The sandwich was the surprise. I ordered the 1/2 Grilled Cheese. It was three layers of bread with cheese between the to layers. The surprise was the slices of tomato and red onion betweeen the two bottom pieces of bread. I'm going go try this at home. Moncy was the name of my server. I commented on her name because it has a similar spelling to an Spanish Sopran, Montserrat Caballe. Moncy was pleasant, explained, option, and was quick with the service. The restaurant is kind of right our in the open in the middle or at the eastern end of the casino property. Even though the location had it in the middle of this open space, but it was still quiet and I could hear myself think. I'll definitely visit here again the next time I am out at Mystic Lake Casino.

This morning I enjoyed a screwdriver at the lobby bar and was able to order breakfast from the cafe…read moreright from there. A server came out with my order and delivered it nice and warm. I ordered the eggs benedict/hash browns and shared it with my husband. Actually, very good.

Thirty-Six cafe has the best matcha drinks in town, nothing more to add on that…read more Wait time was 45 minutes, Macy was so kind and seated us right away when a spot for us opened up. The cafe no longer had the pink floral decor but it's still really cute! The soufflé pancakes were pretty good. They're a fun dessert item. I wouldn't say so for breakfast since they are a little too sweet but if you've got a sweet tooth you'll definitely enjoy these. I was sad to hear they discontinued the kitchen aspect of the cafe and are focusing only on the matcha but I do understand. Best of luck with Fufu Matcha! I'll be sure to stop by whenever visiting :)

I don't like how the menu is constantly changing but I did enjoy their soufflé pancakes when they…read morehad them!

The crispy hot chicken sandwich was excellent--the spicy pickle slaw really stood out. I loved the…read morebrioche bun and appreciated that the chicken was hand-breaded. The only confusing part was the ordering process. I ordered a glass of wine and wasn't told I needed to pick it up from the bar, so I expected it to come out with the food. I understand the concept, but it wasn't very clear when walking in--where to order, how food is delivered, and that drinks are picked up separately. The staff also weren't very engaging, either at the counter, when delivering food, or at the bar. A more welcoming experience might have encouraged us to order additional drinks. That said, it's a really cute spot, and I'd definitely give it another try next time I'm in town.

Grocers table is one of my favorite spots in Wayzata. Their breakfast and coffee is great and I…read morelove that they switch from a cafe to more restaurant style for the evening. Their food tastes fresh, and they do a great job with their menu options. If you're going in the morning I would go earlier as it definitely fills up. They do have decaf espresso which I love as a decaf person. However today I ordered decaf and didn't get it which was disappointing especially since most people order decaf for medical or other reasons, not just for fun. The past two times I've ordered it was decaf though so hopefully just a fluke today, but I'll be more careful next time.

Their food is decent, but their web site's been down for a month, they haven't posted on their…read morefacebook page for two years, and their online ordering through direct chownow is broken, it's Friday at 5:45 and it says they're not open until 8:15 AM Monday. I don't like to call in my order and pay at the restaurant, I prefer to order and pre-pay online. So we won't be going there anymore. If you prefer to call or go there and eat, I think you'll like it. Make sure to order the food extra hot if you like it spicy! Otherwise there is no hot pepper at all. If you are sensitive to hot food, you will love their dishes, even the curry.

We drove 15 min to get food and they were closed and online it said they were open . So we didn't…read moretry it but not willing to drive again for nothing .

This has become one of my favorite spots. The service is great, staff are friendly and welcoming…read more The ambiance is that of a bistro...LOVE IT. I have eaten here at least half a dozen times and the food has never failed me. I have gone to both the Woodbury and Mall of America locations and the food has been great at both. I'm actually going back tomorrow.

Had taken a red eye and landed in Minneapolis hours before I could check in so I headed to the Mall…read moreof America. After storing my bags in the lockers, I went on the hunt for breakfast. I happened on this place and after perusing it menu settled on a salmon crepe and a Nutella coffee. The menus has sweet and savory crepes and some other items for those not wanting crepes. You order at counter they give you a number and you go to a table and put the number on their little different towers. Service is quick. Crepe was ok and it literally was just a crepe. Just incase you've been to other crepe places that serve a salad or potatoes.. The Nutella coffee was alike a mocha. I will now be replicating at home. Overall not bad for a mall restaurant.