I have taken two classes, one with a friend and one where I wanted to surprise my husband with a…read morecooking night and special guests. The chef even played along to make things go smoothly. The class pace is great for beginners and advanced chefs, and they have a great selection of classes. Note that they have you in groups of 6 - we ended up making new lifelong friends. Overall great learning and experience! They ask for feedback at the end of class and you also get a discount for the shop. I have also purchased croissant and danishes from the storefront and they're top tier.

I needed more time in this place, but since it was my first time, I managed to park in a spot that…read morewas going to be needed for valet service soon so I had to move quickly. I was greeted when I walked in and several staff members answered my question about the parking. Luckily I had been on the easy to navigate website beforehand, so I knew what I was after: knife storage and an apron. I located those and then allowed myself a little browsing. I think the sunny feeling was only partly sunshine through the windows; the lighting is very nice, and soon someone asked if I needed help finding anything. I also noticed the large cooking classroom. I got a croissant for the road in addition to my small purchase. I think this is my new favorite croissant in the Twin Cities! Up until now it had been Rose Bakery.

I have yet to stop thinking about my breakfast from Bellecour!! In the morning it is an order at…read morethe counter cafe with pastries and small breakfast menu. We stopped in here after nearby workout class. I started with a creme brulee croissant and wish I had gotten second. I had a french omelet and the eggs were perfectly cooked and the cheese melted into each bite with the perfect amount of flavor. It looked like it may be hard to grab a seat, but there was plenty of turn over and we got a seat right away. The atmosphere was relaxing and filled with positive energy - people catching up, on a first date, or even reading. I am excited to come back to try more pastries variations & grab a coffee.

This is specifically a coffee review. I have loved Bellecour in the past, specifically the downtown…read morelocation. But my experience at the Edina location today was very disappointing. The cafe is remodeled and super cute with a fair amount of seating and the food coming out of the kitchen looked good. They have walk up service where you order at the counter and I just wanted a simple iced almond latte. I waited 20 minutes for it. And I was not the only one. The young girl at the front counter finally had to go in the back to find the barista because a lot of people were waiting for drinks. It's summer so a lot of iced drinks being ordered but they were not prepared and they ran out of lids for their iced cups so were using regular cups. And the latte literally just tasted like cold almond milk. :( I was already running late for my hair appointment because of the long wait so didn't have time to go back in to get them to remake it. I will not be going back there for coffee.

I don't own a restaurant, but boy do I love shopping at restaurant equipment stores. I wandered…read moreinto Rapids Restaurant Equipment looking for squeeze bottles (which I found in multiple sizes) and wound up picking up a bunch of other items because I just can't help myself. This store had everything from mixing bowls of all sizes to ramekins to baskets to crocks for french onion soup. Pretty much anything you'd need to operate a restaurant (or a really active home kitchen!). The place is pretty big and I wish I'd had more time to wander the aisles. I could seriously do some damage in this place! The staff was friendly but not overbearing. All told really excellent and probably my new go-to when I need something like this.

Not just for restaurant professionals - there is plenty at Rapids for us home cooks too. The…read moreextensive merchandise is well organized and prices are quite reasonable. We stopped in for a large non-stick frypan and walked out with a number of other kitchen and bar items. We will definitely be back

Fun store with a lot of kitchen essentials and some fun items. Good for stocking stuffers for your…read morefavorite cook. Great service too. They also carry some food items so you can stock up on your favorites.

I happen to love cooking, so whenever I see a kitchen supply store, I make a beeline for the…read moreentrance. How serendipitous that this location had opened just a couple of weeks before my first trip to the town of Excelsior! Luckily, the family members who had accompanied me were patient enough to wait while I examined the goodies in this bright, clean space. While the store is relatively small, it is full of carefully-selected items that are sure to delight, from the table of lovely ceramics to the rack of fun aprons to the case of drool-worthy knives to the shelves of gizmos that you didn't know you needed. Excelsior is more than decor, antiques, and fashion, and this store is a great reason to male a trip.

This is the store for everything Scandinavian! Cute kitchen stuff, bags...and other lovely items…read morelike a long rain coat. I love the designs, the colors, everything!

I love this store so much! It's my favorite store in Stillwater. They have the best selection of…read moreNordic goods outside of Scandinavia! I especially love their Marimekko and Scandinavian Explorer items. All the staff are super friendly and helpful too!

I first visited this shop to sharpen my knives. They did it right onsite and it only took about 20…read moreminutes for 4 knives. The price was a very good rate too. I was able to walk around and take my time looking around at all of the knives. I'm not in the restaurant industry, I just love to cook and have been wanting to buy my first professional chef's knife. Everyone there is so knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend spending time testing out the knives before buying one. I'm so happy with my purchase! Thank you To the incredible customer service and helping me through the process!

Went in to get some knives sharpened and ended up talking with the staff, browsing, and demoing…read moresome knives! The guy was amazingly helpful, knowledgeable, and willing to offer suggestions and tips. When I got my knives back they included a little note with a recipe to test them out and ab"thank you". It was really nice and I didn't know they give a portion of sharpening and class sakes to pay off student lunch debt (which is a ridiculous thing tonhave exist). They hold monthly classes for skills and sharpening as well as custom orders. If you can't make it during the day they have a drop box behind the shop you can put your knives in and they'll text you with updates. I will definitely be coming back for any knife needs.

A great local source for so many practical kitchen items as well as a decorative flare for those…read moreseeking it .... I typically go in for one thing and come out with three... And they do have a great rewards program... Shop local with Good folks!!!

Great assortment. Happy to have such a well stocked kitchen store in our small town! Cute gift…read moreideas too.

What a great store hidden in a small town! Took care of several Christmas gifts and birthday…read morepresents and thoroughly enjoyed the diverse selection of kitchen items and more. Oil and vinegar tasting, pottery gifts, kitchen tools and pans, etc. I especially loved finding the Olivelle Lovers gift set for a "hard to buy for" couple on my list! Will be back.