The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.

We had a wonderful meal here last night. As usual, we enjoyed a warm welcome and excellent service…read more(thanks, Makenna!) with the customary great food. For this meal, we were all especially pleased to see persimmon gracing the menu. This lovely winter fruit added bright color, texture, and flavor to the dishes that it was incorporated into (I highly recommend them). I had it in the second course, a lovely salad that also contained endive, pear, radish, pine nuts and a wonderful layer of creamy taleggio. It was unique and very delicious. For my third course, I ordered the masa dumplings, which I have had before. Spoiler: they were just as good this time. With a pleasing firm but tender texture, these wonderful little dumplings hit just right. The Calabrian chili in the sauce adds a pleasant rosy color and a bit of warmth without being spicy (it's totally safe for your most Minnesotan dining companions). As always, it was beautifully plated. For my next course, I ordered the toasted farro, which is delicious, hearty, and comforting. The chewy grains combine beautifully with the umami from the cheese and porcinis to make a wonderfully substantial flavor and feel. Underneath it all, a bright basil pistou adds a pop of color to remind you that even though it's winter, spring is just around the corner. This is just a perfect dish for a cold, dark winter night. For dessert, I tried something new: the cream cheese tart. I chose wisely: this was a lovely winter dessert that was somewhat reminiscent of cheesecake (but definitely better). It was just the right amount of richness and perfectly balanced by a delicious pear compote and a layer of balsamic vinaigrette. Absolutely perfect. As always, I appreciated the awesome selection of N/A beverages. (The paNOma? Still my favorite!)

Absolutely incredible. Wonderful staff, so kind and welcoming. Beautiful and tasty plates. Fresh,…read morequality and exceptional food. Thank you for the hospitality, we will be back.

Went for brunch, can't wait to try dinner!…read more Let me start by saying that I loved the decor. As a plant mom myself, I loved the real plants and the wallpaper complimented the ambiance perfectly. Brunch was busy so service was a bit slow but the food came out quick and hot! I honestly loved everything but I think the Johnny cake was my favorite. The mushroom omelette was very flavorful with the Brussels sprouts and caramelized shallots. The French toast was uniquely different with the cognac whipped cream- more like a dessert! Can't wait to get back to try dinner!

I had been really wanting to go to Altera and was excited to go! I liked the ambiance but will say…read morethere was room for improvement for attention to cleanliness - menu, water glass, chair were not clean. We ordered: POK POK CHICKEN WINGS 5/5 BURRATA 1/5 CACIO E PEPE Pizza 2/5 DAN DAN NOODLE 4.5/5 (not terribly warm) CLAUDEL 5/5 Wine list was good!

Aesthetically speaking, the restaurant is absolutely amazing. I had to walk around for a bit just…read moreto take in how cool the place looked. One of the staff members noticed and kindly offered to show me around. Halfway through my mini tour, he told me that he was the one who did all the Christmas décor--and that he's been collecting these pieces over the last 15 years. I was really grateful for that experience. Honestly, the entire visit--from the moment I walked in to the moment I walked out--was top-notch. For food and drinks, I ordered a Moscow Mule, the Meatloaf Wellington, and the lobster with cauliflower cheese. It was my first time trying a Wellington, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but unfortunately it just wasn't for me. The lobster, however, was a definite hit--I ate every bit of it! The drink was very good as well. For sure each items is on the pricier end but given the service your definitely getting your money worth. I also noticed they play live jazz music too, so I'm definitely interested in coming back for some good quality music.

Enjoyed a warm spring evening on the rooftop of the Lexington (recently named in the top three…read morerooftops of the Twin Cities in Msp Magazine!). We were warmly greeted by the host who sat us right away in a sunny spot. Our server was wonderful. I ordered a drink that ended up not being up to par, and he kindly offered to switch it to something else with grace and class, without making me feel badly for asking this. This goes to show the caliber of this long standing institution. Customers are treated well and are respected here. Our snacks from the menu were delicious and perfectly sized. The shrimp cocktail was made well. The lamb meatballs were flavorful and hearty. My Hemingway Daquiri was refreshing without being too liquor forward. Love all the Luxardo drinks on the menu! We will definitely be back!

I had high expectations for this restaurant....the food was OK, I had the chicken noodle soup…read more(bland), an Old Fashioned (good), and steak frites (not cooked to my doneness level). My problem was that all the food came at once. So my steak got cold while I tried to eat the scalding soup....gave that up and had the steak to let the soup cool. It is my massive pet peeve when they don't pace the meal. The server forgot to ring my check and had to chase me down in the bar next door to have me sign again...I did check my CC statement to ensure I was not double charged. Just not a great experience....and for an Intercon....I expect more.

Our server was quite a delight. A mature man who made sure everything was delivered timely. Our…read moremeal choices may have been the best of what they have. Maybe we got in on a good night. Whatever the reason, it was all pretty darned good and I would recommend anyone waiting at the airport to head over and check it out. It's an inviting place but more casual, at times a bit cozy. The drinks (walnut old fashioned and whiskey sour) were quite good. Reccomended

Vibes: elevated grilled cheese Their food truck was…read moredowntown Minneapolis. I stopped by to get their 4 cheese grilled cheese and fries. Made to order. Didn't wait long. They have a buzzer system which was nice so you don't miss when your food is ready. Fries were seasoned well & the cherry on top was that they cut the grilled cheese into 4 parts!! Easy to eat and walk outside

Cozy little place with big mirrors and windows. Slightly short window of hours, closing in the…read moreearly afternoons. Small menu and capacity but that means service is quick! Staff are incredibly friendly I got the Apple Brie which had granny smith apple slices, brie, mozzarella, caramel, and pecans. I enjoyed it but the caramel made it quite sweet and sticky, I would probably ask for no caramel next time I order. The sandwiches come out cut into quarters which makes for great sharing. My friend got the Basil Pesto and it was soooo good, especially with the cup of tomato soup with basil topping. I ended up getting my own cup of soup because it looked and smelled so good! I love a thicker tomato soup. Really liked this place, will be back!

The Coffee Cup on Randolph in St. Paul is a long time staple breakfast and lunch dinner to check…read moreout. Traditional breakfast joint here with loads of charm and tasty bites. My go to favorite Stuffed French Toast (I get it without fruit that comes on top) amazing cream cheese filling makes this so delish. Classic Breakfast items Sourdough bread here is real good Great Hashbrowns Side of Hollandaise always not pictured Cajun Breakfast also awesome We need to come try lunch sometime too. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

The coffee cup is accurately named - they never let your cup go dry! Came here for brunch on a…read moreSunday and it was a classic diner menu/experience. I split the veg omelette with a friend and it was more than enough food. Service was fast!

Finally made it here, and wasn't disappointed. It was busy for a weekday lunch, but my kids and I…read morewaited in the back hallway until a table was ready. They thought the pancakes were amazing, and the Cajun Breakfast is everything I wanted it to be and more. They use ground andouille sausage rather than diced rope sausage and it's just so much better. But honestly, I could have been happy just dipping the double buttered toast into the hollandaise for a whole meal. SO GOOD! And the service was impeccable - friendly and attentive despite how busy it was. Only thing that could use a little work is the seating- our booth was torn up badly and not even duct taped to smooth it out. Some repairs/updates would go a long way. But joints like this I don't judge the ambiance too harshly.

Great service! Food looked and tasted good, which is why I was not able to capture a picture…read more Overall good diner. If I was a local, I could see myself coming here often but as someone visiting, it was decent. I am not sure if the food was that good for me to return. I had there number 3 breakfast combo and tried their cornbread pancakes. Portions are large!

Had met some family members here for a late breakfast and was surprised with how delcious…read moreeverything was! Our waitress was attentive, very friendly and awnsered all of our questions before ordering. The Hot Honey hash is a must try along with their French toast! I am weird about sausages and theirs were so delicious!

I come here occasionally and have never left dissatisfied. The food is all very fresh and…read moreflavorful! The eggs benny is really good! They used shaved ham instead of a ham patty which is full of flavor! Service is quick although they are always generally busy! I've been here on a date, with family and with friends. The patio is always very full on nice days so head here early for some brunch drinks/food!