I don't visit a ton of bagel shops, but Rise Bagel really impressed me. I tried the rosemary bagel…read morewith the salmon breakfast sandwich, and that rosemary was such a perfect, unexpected touch -- super flavorful without being overpowering. Sarah at the counter was great, really friendly and welcoming. The inside has this rustic, cozy vibe with the kind of character you don't see everywhere. Just a really nice place to start the morning. Overall, solid experience. I'll definitely be back to check out more of the menu.

Cute bagel shop downtown MPLS. I LOVE that they have 2 dedicated parking spots so that I can just…read morequickly pick up bagels to go and then be on my way without having to pay for parking. The bagels are good, but not great. It's fun to get a variety of flavors. I got Everything Bagel, Sesame and Poppyseed. Service was fast and friendly.

One of my favorite bagel places in the cities! Super yummy and reasonably priced. Love how they…read moreplay music from vinyls. There isn't much seating so it does get kind of packed but they're very quick with their service so it's pretty easy to grab and go.

I tried one of their breakfast sandwiches on an asiago bagel and honestly it was incredible. The…read morebagel itself was soft, fluffy, and had great flavor, and adding cream cheese made the sandwich even better. That said, I'd probably land at about 3.5 stars if I could. While the food really delivered, the iced latte unfortunately didn't. Maybe the espresso was burnt, but neither my fiancé or I were able to finish our lattes, which was disappointing, especially considering the price. Overall, I'd definitely go back for the bagels and sandwiches, but I might skip the coffee next time.

I grew up in NYC, and recall all the great Jewish bakeries of the 1950s and 1960s in the Bronx and…read moreBrooklyn. They're almost all gone, and I miss the homemade bagels, bialys, rugelach, bobka etc. We knew all the great ones. Asa's isn't amazing, but it's good. Along with Cecil's in St Paul, Jewish food is represented well in the Twin Cities. I enjoyed Asa's homemade bagels and bialys. Along with some lox and cream cheese, Asa's suppled a great lunch. Go and enjoy some authentic food.

I've never really understood the world's obsession with bagels. Asa's has changed that. I LOVE…read moretheir bagels so much. Not to mention their sourdough and pumpernickel bread which I am also obsessed with. This place had the best stuff. They do have some other offerings but they are limited. The shop doesn't allow for dine in so expect to take your bagel to go. The service is always quick and kind. But again these bagels are the greatest.

The food and drinks here are very good. My partner and I have never had any complaints about…read moreRelish. Seating is bright and comfortable, too.

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)

El Mars has become my favorite bagel spot lately and easily the best bagels in town!…read more For a sweeter breakfast option, I recommend the French toast bagel with brown sugar cream cheese. One of the staff members actually told me it was his favorite and he was absolutely right. So good! For breakfast sandwiches, you really can't go wrong with the sausage, egg, and cheese on the cheddar bagel (kind of similar to an asiago bagel). Add chive cream cheese and fully commit...MMM! It is a little spendy, but the portions are HUGE. Definitely enough to split with someone or turn into two meals, so it feels more justified once you see the size. Plan extra time to your visit to wait in a small line, they're popular!

Amazing New York style bagel sandwiches! I could not believe the size of the bagels they were…read moreabsolutely incredible & so filling. They have a few different bagel sandwich options you can choose from but can also just get a bagel with cream cheese. When you walk in you order at a counter and they will call out your name once your order is done! They have a couple of tables to sit at inside which is nice. There are different types of bagels & cream cheese options so you can create your perfect sandwich! The pboebe was amazing with hashbrown patties & an egg with cream cheese. It was massive and literally so filling it felt well worth the $11. I cannot wait to come back to try their pizzas!

Trying to avoid a chain restaurant, and craving a deli experience, this was such a wonderful visit…read morein Saint Paul. Thanks to the staff at Patina for the recommendation! Old school all the way. There's a restaurant in the back, and a full-scale deli counter in the front. It is such a good stop. They have their own private parking lot too. Wood paneling, and a bunch of local reviews all over the walls. Clean, normal sound. Simple, with excellent customer service, and a huge menu that will have something that you like. Packed the midweek afternoon we visited, and we did not wait for a table. Loved my bowl of Matzo Soup, superb broth and the Matzo was delicious. Enjoyed my BLT on whole wheat and the homemade potato salad was amazing! Had a cherry cobbler for dessert that was incredible. Restaurant has been open for over 70 years, and I met the owner/manager, Cecil, afterward, and he just oozes customer service being a priority. It's a must-visit place.

Stopped in to grab a sandwich to go on a beautiful spring day. The line was decently long but moved…read morequick and my sandwich was ready very quickly. The line for baked goods was also busy but moved quick and wow - I regret not getting any of the baked goods. They looked phenomenal. I had the Leonard Da Vinci which was outstanding. The gardiniera was the perfect level of spice and the sandwich was jam packed with salami and turkey. The Cole slaw was also delicious. The vibe inside is very Eastern European deli authentic which is so fun. They had tons of to go items for sale as well and a huge grab and go beverage selection. The seating area was spacious and packed on a warm spring day.

This place is awesome. Great bagel sandwiches, reasonable prices, friendly service, and a…read morewelcoming atmosphere. We will be back!!

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!!!!!

Love this breakfast and coffee shop! The service is great and very friendly. All pastries are made…read moredaily and taste very fresh. The breakfast sandwich is top tier and a must have!! Food Breakfast Sandwich on Croissant Butter Cake Ginger Molasses Cookie

Tried the banana bread oat milk latte at The Fox and Pantry and I loved it!…read more The large is definitely pricey at $9.95 (hence, my 4/5 stars) and especially considering how busy the shop gets, it's not something I'd personally order every day! But as an occasional treat, it was worth trying. The latte comes topped with cold foam, syrup drizzle, and dried banana slices, which made it feel extra fun and unique. It really did taste like banana bread in latte form. The decor inside is super cute and cozy too. Definitely a fun spot to try if you're looking for a specialty coffee drink!

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!

Best breakfast sandwiches I have had in the Twin Cities. The line every Saturday is huge, but trust…read moreme it's worth every minute waiting! Run, don't walk, to Mill City farmers market for this incredible Latino owned bagel shop.