I stopped by Rise Bagel for a little midweek breakfast pick-me-up and, as usual, left feeling…read morecompletely satisfied! I ordered my go-to, The Artisan on an everything bagel, and it did not disappoint! The bagel was generously sized, the bacon was perfectly crispy, and I especially appreciated how much egg they packed into the sandwich. Everything tasted fresh, and it's definitely a filling breakfast! I also ended up sticking around to get some work done. There's a good amount of seating and plenty of tables where you can comfortably pull out your laptop. Just keep in mind that they close at 2 p.m., so it's more of a morning or early afternoon work spot. Luckily, there are several coffee shops nearby if you want to keep working afterward. My only caveat is that the food can take a little while to come out, so I'd recommend giving yourself some extra time if you're in a rush. That said, the staff has always been super friendly, and the food is consistently fresh and delicious. I love having a dedicated bagel spot in the North Loop, especially when I'm craving something different from my usual breakfast options. Rise continues to be one of my go-to spots, and I'll definitely be back!

Rough day today with Rise…read more Bad coffee Out of salt bagels Not toasted That's not smoked salmon guys, that's tasteless cooked salmon Bad attitude Long wait

I think St. Paul Bagelry has the best bagels around. The name confuses me a bit since I frequent…read morethe location in Minneapolis, but I have been telling all my bagel-loving friends to go here. I often order a dozen to freeze, and sometimes will get the day-old bagels as well. You can order ahead too, which is nice if you are short on time. You can't go wrong with the Everything bagels - they have seasoning on all sides of the bagel! Highly recommend.

What a lovely spot to go on a weekend morning! I've heard of this place before, but just got to try…read moreit today. I loved it. I tried the lox and the build your own (turkey, provolone, and egg). It was amazing! I will definitely be back. The only thing to note is that it gets pretty busy, but you get your food quickly! Also parking is tough. You have to find street parking.

I finally got around to trying this hidden gem! Tons of options of fresh bagels and bialys. I had…read morenever heard of a bialy before so figured I'd give it a shot. It has a similar thickness as a bagel, but moreso open like an English muffin. I got the one with green onion and added cream cheese--it was scrumptious! I believe they also sell freshly baked bread, but I went too late in the day. I'll be back for another bialy or bagel and hopefully some bread. Please note you need to wear a mask inside, but don't worry if you forget one, as they have plenty right inside. And you cannot eat inside, so plan for takeaway. Staff were friendly and helpful.

I needed this. Simple but delicious fare, kind staff. The lox bagel sandwich with fresh dill and…read morepickled shallots- perfect!! Yes, the website is still accurate and you do have to wear a mask inside the building, but they will provide them for you at the entrance.

Meatball mondays! I've gone for Meatball Monday a few times, and while it's not a transcendental…read moreexperience, it is very enjoyable. It's a cool little place, with a nice bar, and community stuff like trivia night. It's casual and good quality, and you can watch the kitchen at work from the counter. Check it out.

This is a great breakfast place. I've had their breakfast burrito three times now and it's…read moreconsistently great. Love the atmosphere inside, they have lots of plants and cool decor. It's meter street parking but I've never had an issue finding a spot. The meatballs and sausage were amazing, but the pothole pie was really bland. We think they may have forgotten to add seasoning. Some of the tables are pretty small so if you're ordering a few things you may have to arrange the plates carefully to have everything fit. The servers are always really friendly and coffee is good here too. I'm between 4 or 5 stars only because of the pothole pie, but if they fixed that it would get 5 stars from me for sure! (Pictures of pothole pie and meatballs & sausage are from after we had started eating them)

ElMar's Pizza may be a small neighborhood spot, but it's serving some legitimately good New…read moreYork-style pizza--something that's surprisingly hard to find around here. Get there early if you want pizza by the slice because it goes fast. Don't overlook breakfast, either. Their bagel sandwiches are outstanding, especially the Cheddar Jack with egg, ham, sausage, and bacon. Their bagel pop-up, it's absolutely worth the trip. Fast, friendly service, great food, and a place I'll definitely be coming back to.

Several people, including New Yorkers who moved to Minnesota, have told me this is the best NY…read morePizza in the state. With a crunchy New York slice being my favorite style of my favorite food, let's just say I was excited. We ordered a custom pie with pepperoni, ricotta, and hot honey, along with the rice balls. The pizza came out very fresh and hot, a good sign, and it was phenomenal once it was cool enough to take a bite. The crust was a bit floppier than I expected, but it still held together really well when picked up, and the actual crust edge had a perfect crunch. The best part for me was the sauce. I could tell the tomato sauce had a lot of care put into it because it was the right amount of tomato flavor and sweetness. Overall, we had a great experience. I think my biggest mistake was ordering a whole pie and not trying one of the slices -- the true test of a New York slice. Will definitely come back when hanging out in the west metro!

When in StPaul always make one or 2 trips to my favorite Deli…read more Best Sandwiches, Reuben and more The Breads..... OMG....always buy Caraway Rye Bread or one of the great loaves. They have old Europe food products that are hard to find, Spaetzli, mustards, etc. do good Everyone is so lovely and efficient, You make me Happy 3 months before I plan on the day to be in MN, I told the owners he needs to open one in Nashville Thank you for being authentic and nice

Maybe we got the B squad? Cause I don't get all the glowing reviews. Maybe it's just nostalgia…read morefor what clearly used to be an authentically good Jewish deli but has since stopped trying. All four orders came out wrong. Two were still wrong on the second try but we just gave in and ate. One sandwich had, I kid you not, a single sad slice of pastrami. There were multiple servers and many open tables, but the women at the front wasn't seating anyone and kept walking away from the register so there was also a long line waiting to pay. The food itself was ok, the highlight was the fresh rye bread. The pastrami and corned beef are alright but portions were very skimpy for a $20 sandwich and one of us only got a single slice of pastrami, wtf?! Also, so many people praise the matzo ball soup but maybe they've never actually eaten it before? Cause where I'm from you don't just drop a couple dense matzo balls in your basic chicken and vegetable soup and call it a day.

Service was great staff was attentive The store was clean!!…read morePulse the food was delicious All 3 of us enjoyed our meal!!

There was a line out the door, and everyone was patiently waiting, which clearly shows how popular…read morethis place is. I've been coming here for over 10 years, even before the ownership changed, so this review is disappointing for me to write. Unfortunately, this is now the second time my order has been messed up. I specifically ordered four toasted bagels, and not a single one was toasted. What makes this even more frustrating is that I live 40 minutes away and make the drive because I've always loved this place. I understand being busy, but repeatedly getting such a simple order wrong feels careless and inadequate, especially when customers are waiting so long and paying premium prices. It's very disheartening because after the last mistake, I told myself I probably wouldn't come back, yet I gave it another chance because of the loyalty I've had to this business for years. I truly hope they slow down enough to pay attention to quality and accuracy again, because long-time customers notice the difference. Not happy at all

After the BAB in Apple Valley was forced to close due to road expansions, I have been making the…read moretrek to Forest Lake for the delicious bagels that they serve here. The service is always great, although it seems as if there are always "new" employees there that need some mentoring on the cash register. The ambiance depends on the day, but it's kid friendly, senior friendly and has a great selection of coffee and muffins as well. There's even a cute boutique nextdoor that you can wander into after you devour your delicious meal. The bathrooms are always clean and employees come out to wash the tables way more often than I have seen at competitors in the metro area. I cannot describe the deliciousness of the breakfast sandwiches here. If I lived closer, I would be a daily customer. I enjoy other bagel shops in the area, but there's just something about BAB's that is off the charts delicious! Please don't close!!!!!

I stopped by on a Sunday morning, less than five minutes after opening, and there were already a…read morefew people in line, a good sign! One thing I wish was better is the menu placement. It's difficult to see the screen unless you're standing right by the cashier, so I ended up looking at the menu online while waiting to order. I ordered the small oat milk Apple Pie Latte, and it was delicious! It had a subtle apple pie flavor, and the dried apple garnish on top was such a cute touch. I also tried the Honey Granola with yogurt, which made for a light and satisfying breakfast. The café was clean, spacious, and made for a great place to sit down, enjoy my coffee, and get some reading done. The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the parking lot was convenient and easily accessible. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely stop by again!

After seeing a viral video on tiktok, I knew I had to come find this place!…read more There is plenty of free parking in the lot. This place is actually a decent size but due to its popularity, it felt very crowded! So possibly plan on taking your drink to go. The service here was good and the man who made my drink was nothing short of a sweetheart! I got the raspberry cheesecake latte with oatmilk. This drink was over $11!! Not what I was expecting! Definitely the most expensive coffee I have gotten! Their menu seemed to have lots of unique and tasty coffees and items! I'd love to come back and try more. Despite the cost, the coffee was very tasty! In my opinion, this is one of the best coffee shops in the twin cities!

My husband and I visited today expecting freshly baked bagels based on the shop's branding and menu…read moredescriptions. Turned out the bagels were actually Panera bagels, not house-made. Nothing wrong with Panera, but that's a very different product than what was advertised, and it felt misleading to pay a premium for something marketed as fresh-baked when it wasn't. The staff was friendly and service was quick, but I'd rather know what I'm actually getting and be upfront about sourcing

Line can get super long so get there early! A great spot at a great farmers market. One of the best…read morebagel sandwiches in the city. Bagels come out hot and fresh and are such good size and quality. Best part of the mill city market - wish they had more locations!