Living in the North Loop, Cooks Bellecour was hands-down our most visited spot--and for good…read morereason! This place is a slice of French heaven right in Minneapolis. Their pastries? Pure magic. The chocolate almond croissant is next level--flaky, buttery, and packed with rich, decadent flavor. And don't even get me started on the breakfast sandwiches--they're gourmet-level masterpieces. Every bite is perfection. The vibe & service here is warm and inviting, with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filling the air. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, treating yourself to a pastry, or diving into one of their soups or salads, this place nails it every time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Cooks Bellecour is an absolute gem!

First, I love the pastries you can buy to-go. This review though is for their cooking class. Be…read moreaware that you will be seated with a group of 6 and you'll have to work with them to decide who does what tasks, since not everyone will get to try making everything. I attended solo but luckily really liked the group I was assigned to. We wanted everyone to work on things they enjoy and allowed everyone to try some parts of the important tasks (making pasta and pastry dough). Your enjoyment might really depend on what your group is like. You can buy wine and beer to drink while you take the class, and those were reasonably priced I thought! $9 for a glass of wine and I think $8 for beer. The class was chaotic since we were making three courses and things needed to be done at different times, but the chaos felt like how it really is in a kitchen making multi course menus, so that didn't bother me! The assistants were great and helped us stay on track and helped if we were struggling with anything. I can't say I learned much from the class (which is why I only gave 4 stars), but I sure had a lot of fun!

Was craving a muffin and found this place in the skyway. Mango blueberry muffin had real chunks of…read moremango in it! Seriously tasty and one of the best muffins I have ever had. I will be back!

My colleagues and I discovered Mother Dough Bakery while exploring the Skyway…read more I love the look of the bakery - the tables, decor, and vibe. The pastries look amazing too!

We stayed near by, saw this from an Uber, and had to check it out. It's in an autograph collection…read morehotel, so you know it's unique. I loved my Spygirl latte, and my hubby loved his refreshing beer from the next counter. There is a lot space to chill, work, gather, and just be. Highly recommend!

My favorite of all the Spyhouses, this one in particular is a bit more elevated than the rest in…read moreterms of coffee, presentation, and location. Only downside is it gets a little pricey and, even though the place is spacious, it can be difficult finding a seat sometimes due to how busy it is. Before I forget, there is a Barista there that sort of sounds like a mix between Seth Rogan and MoistCr1tikal, that is to say, very deep and low - dude makes a phenomenal latte with exquisite latte art.

Not a traditional entrance and a bit confusing but this restaurant is below ground and the hallways…read morelead to other establishments. But once inside, a very cool and big space. Live music on this Saturday afternoon which was a pleasant surprise. Busy place so this was a good sign. Sat at the bar and a lot of interesting options on the menu. I went with one of their signature dishes, the ham and pear crisp sandwich. Comes with fries and they were excellent. And their homemade ranch dressing is Yelplicious! The sandwich was good and the pear is a surprisingly good addition. Tasty all around. As I sat there I kept seeing these monster bloody mary's walking around. As I left I walked out a different way and saw the source of these drinks and what a cool concept. Largest toppings bar that i've ever seen. Incredible and it can't be missed!

Had a chance to eat here with a friend for the first time while I was at the downtown Hilton for a…read moreconvention, and I'm really glad we picked this place. It was pretty busy with how many people were in town, but we were able to immediately get seated at the bar. The bartender was extremely friendly and helped me pick out a cider I'd never had before which I thought was delicious! He knew I was trying to decide and poured me a sample of his favorite without me even needing to ask, and it was a great call. There's a certain cozy energy in this place with the dim-but-not-dark lighting that makes it a nice place to relax and enjoy some food and drink. I had the prime rib french dip and it was incredibly tender and flavorful. The next time I go back I'm going to have a hard time choosing between one of the many excellent sounding dishes on the menu and just getting this sandwich again!

Don't let the size of the place fool you. There are more than enough choices you can make to…read moreoverwhelm you. Staff was nice and helpful. Apple fritter unglazed and Chocolate old fashioned were both yummy and fresh. Not overly sweet. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. So many other donuts to try.

After reading several great reviews, we decided to try Cardigan Donuts while visiting Minneapolis…read more We initially had trouble finding one of the locations, so we ended up visiting the shop inside the IDS Center. The donuts themselves were very good and definitely lived up to the positive reviews. They were fresh, flavorful, and worth trying if you're in the area. The location, however, made for a very unusual experience. The IDS Center felt almost deserted during our visit, with only a handful of businesses still open. It gave the building an unexpectedly empty atmosphere, which was a bit surprising. We also had a difficult time finding a restroom, and no one we asked seemed to know where one was located. While the setting was a little odd, the quality of the donuts made the stop worthwhile. If you're planning to visit, just be aware that the location itself may be a bit different than you expect.

Edward Dessert Kitchen is an absolute must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. I tried a variety…read moreof chocolate-based desserts, and every single one was incredibly creative, beautifully presented, and genuinely delicious. You can tell a lot of thought and craftsmanship go into each dessert--these weren't just sweets, they felt like edible works of art. The chocolate flavors were rich without being overwhelming, and each item had its own unique twist that made the experience fun and memorable. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully balanced, which made it hard to pick a favorite. If you enjoy inventive desserts done well, Edward Dessert Kitchen is definitely worth the stop. I'd absolutely go back to try more of their creations.

I've been here once years ago for an Yelp event. I remember the desserts being really good. Since…read moremy job moved out of dt/the city I don't really hang on this part of town much but definitely have a list of places I'd want to go, and this was one of them. Wish I would have visited more often. Staff were friendly. Sad they are closing the doors for good soon. Such a cute place! We got there in the evening so they were out of a lot things (very limited options for desserts) but they still have drink options. I got the hummingbird and mango oat milk matcha. My sister got the brookie (brownie cookie). Everything was really good. The place was packed and stayed consistently busy! They close 6/29/25.

Super cute little coffee spot in an alleyway. Seating inside and out. Loved the rotational seasonal…read moremenu. I had to try the boo berry latte, it was delicious! The sweetness was just right. I did not get a ton of the blueberry or pistachio flavor but it was still good. They were very busy this day but were quick with my order! I do have to mention I ordered a hot latte but I got it iced but I really didn't mind so I didn't say anything since they were so busy. The scenery is nice, close to loring park so you can grab a coffee and explore the sights nearby. I will definitely stop here again if I'm in the area!

Friendly service, somewhat busy for a Friday afternoon, and pretty simple menu…read more Tried the seasonal boo berry mocha (pistachio and blueberry cold foam) and lab latte (lavender latte with honey cold foam) Very milky forward coffee and the cold foam was mini (not really a layered). They were in a bit of a rush so the order wasn't 100% accurate but still tasty.

First time here. Good classic and modern coffee shop located in the four seasons hotel lobby…read moredowntown. Not a ton of seating but ok enough for a small area. Didn't try any food but had a good latte from there which had the right amount of sweetness and nutty flavor. Barista was sociable and hospitable.

One of my favorite spots to come to in my days off. Coffee, pastries, soup the list could go on…read moreand on. Everything is delicious. The ambiance is amazing. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating to my order. Love it here. Bad part

Was wandering through the skyway and saw a banner here that said celebrating 90 years! I asked if…read morethe store had been here 90 years and the man laughed, saying that he was 90 years old and working behind the counter for 40 years! How can you say no to that?! I picked up a 7-layer cookie and a pink frosted with sprinkles. I preferred the pink cookie, but supporting local business was the highlight of my trip!

Decided to order a sweet treat and Classic Cookie did not disappoint! I want to invest more into…read moresmall businesses so instead of ordering from Crumbl, decide to give CCC a chance and now I will never stray! Lol the cookies were amazing that I ate them too fast to even get a photo but I did get the rice crispy treat and I wish I ordered more! So delicious!

This place is fantastic! I went here prior to getting my hair done across the street for a meeting…read more There is huge space that is set up perfectly for working from coffee shop, which i truly love and appreciated. I had a hard time selecting a place to sit since I wanted to sit in many of the places. The staff was amazing! I ordered a cortado for here, and it was perfect and gorgeous. I ended up spilling it all over the floor (totally my fault). I went up to order a new one (planning to pay because again..my fault!) and the staff refused to let me pay and even brought me my new drink to the table I was at. Talk about customer service! It was my fault I spilled it and they would not let me help clean it up or buy a new one. Consider me a fan of this place!

***WORST COFFEE ON PLANET EARTH***…read more This review is only on their coffee, not the donuts (donuts are made by cardigan donuts), only just the really bad coffee. When you read about their coffee, they talk a lot about how their coffee is high on acidity, etc.. I don't think... that's not what makes their coffee really bad. Here is an example of why I think their coffee tastes such like crap. Just imagine making the Intenso (highest Nespresso, strength of coffee) coffee pod of Nespresso, that strong really bold very flavorful coffee taste. You'll get a dark rich color. Imagine RE-using that Nespresso coffee pod and brewing yourself another cup with it.... That's what FRGMT coffee tastes like.... Super watered down very acidic flavor that absolute crap coffee lack of any robust flavor. It just makes you think that you just got a watered down version of an espresso / coffee pod by brewing it again from a reused coffee pod, that's how this place makes you feel ... basically absolute crap taste. I've never had coffee this bad in my entire life, so that's why I think the coffee here is the worst coffee on the planet. Nobody wants to wake up in the morning and feel like a reused coffee pod. It makes you wonder what did they do with the first brew of the coffee lol. It literally tastes like they reuse the coffee grounds and you would therefore get that watered down coffee taste. Their coffee grounds that they use here should be investigated lol. No matter how you want to describe what this coffee is supposed to taste like or whatever the acidity description is on their website... it's basically crap coffee. Don't be fooled by their acidity in their coffee or whatever excuses they try to use bcuz it just tastes like basically watered down double filtered very watered down coffee. They charge the same expensive prices like anywhere else, but here you would get the watered down version that tastes like reused coffee grounds... ICK. Absolutely horrible, horrible type of coffee. It is almost as if they're using coffee grounds that have already been used before like they have already been processed before... very rancid coffee almost if that even is such a thing. Not to mention the people that work here act like and look like they hate their job and they just can't wait to go home. Never seen one person smile back there. Is it bcuz they know the coffee is bad?! Especially, being in a gorgeous open space of a lobby it makes you think different thoughts about what you're walking into, getting coffee service by extremely unhappy crabby folks. Very bad coffee but very good donuts and they don't even make their own donuts. This place wouldn't even exist without the cardigan donuts let's just say that. They also have their own merch lol. Bcuz customers want to wear their brand of really horrible coffee?! I am a local to SpyHouse & Dunn Bros for decades so my coffee palate I would say can debunk this place correctly lol. Even at Rise Bagel (a bagel place known for bagels!) does better coffee than here.