Oh my good God this place has the best sandwiches. Favorite…read moreis Spicy Smoked Turkey and Pepperjack dear Lord it melts in your mouth. Trying the chicken wild rice rn will update w pictures next time cuz its already gone and I WILL BE BACK

I picked up a high fiber, wheat loaf of bread. It was amazing. The bread is extremely moist and so…read moremany different seeds and tasty. For breakfast a slice of bread with avocado spread is great and even better with some smoked salmon.

Can you say Flapdoodles without smiling? If you can, you mist be a grump bc it's such fun word and…read moreit means really really good ice cream. Definitely our favorite place to stop on our way out of Rochester.

Flapdoodles. YUM!!!…read more The waffle cones are exceptional and the service is always great. The ice cream ... so hard to choose. Salted Caramel ... Cookie Monster ... a new flavor? Choosing is the hardest part. Usually busy but the drive thru moves fast. Scoops are generous. Bring the family.

the playlist fkin rocks!! vibes are immaculate and the vegan food is deli…read more i got the rib bowl and it was super satisfying and it didn't hurt my stomach (ibs) also LOVE that you can draw on the roof upstairs - all of it reminded me of 2010s nostalgia that only millennial hipsters and the punk gen xers created way back when. thank you OAC for such sick and cozy vibe!

"You can't refuse a request from a dying man." (Abe "Fish" Vigoda as Sal Tessio)…read more "I'm not dead yet!" (Abe Vigoda as himself, addressing rumors.) This super trippy coffee shop kills it harder than Abe in "The Godfather" when it comes to delivering the goods! Heavenly vegan donuts, that is. Wait...wrong Abe? My sister and I are not vegans, but we stopped here for breakfast several days in a row on our way to the Mayo Clinic earlier this year purely out of curiosity. It was really helpful in the ordering process to see the various pretty donuts labelled and strung above the counter. We purchased almost all the flavors to bring to the hospital for our family to try, and the consensus was that the ube and the plum lime were possibly the most delicious donuts we've had anywhere! Honestly! Other outstanding flavors included the tiramisu, the banana stand, and the blueberry crumble. As delightful as the donuts were, I was disappointed in my drink orders. I could only get through a few sips of both my dirty chai latte and the Almond Joy coffee. Old Abe gives some hardcore psychedelic vibes to the point that I wondered if a hallucinogen had been slipped into my coffee before heading into the ladies' room. 1,000 cats hissing at you from the walls will cause you to question your sanity! The rest of the décor was just as wild, from THE Minnesota Prince to an apocalyptic Godzilla declaring that the end was near. The question "1880's stage actor assassin or the bear" might apply in the polka dot room, so it's best to sit facing out with your back against a wall...regardless of which Abe the shop is named after. If the apocalypse, John Wilkes Booth, wildlife, the Chief of the Waponis, or the mob takes me out to sleep with the fishes, and I come back in my next life as the leader of a subversive cult, I'll have to revisit the book room of this shop to view their anarchist primers. Also, I'm sending these donuts to McConaughey as a bribe. He's a fan of Lincolns, so maybe he'll do an Old Abe commercial where he contemplates the meaning of life while noshing on a ube donut. Penny for your thoughts?

For the chocolate lovers this is a great place to check out. So many flavors of chocolate candy to…read morechoose from, it was like chocolate heaven. I tried the dark chocolate pecan bark which was amazing. They also have several flavors of gelato that you can sample. I sampled the Almond Joy, Fudgsicle, Apple Cider, Pecan, and Mango. I loved the Fudgesicle and shared a scoop with my sister. The service was excellent. One of the team members helped me make a decision for chocolate Bon Bon's to get. This is my list of places to visit whenever I return to Rochester.

Still great after all these years. Great place to pick up cute chocolate to bring home as giftsread more

We LOVE their coffee here at DUE NORTH! We stop here on our way out of town when we are taking a…read morelong drive to Iowa or South Dakota, etc. a new favorite is coconut vanilla lattes---hot or iced! That hint of coconut is absolute perfection and mild enough that it's not too much or too sweet. The baristas are kind and service oriented--- they aim to please. It's a drive thru; so swing around next time you're in Kasson.

If you are looking for a drive thru coffee joint that's not confusing, overpriced, or pretentious,…read morelook no further than Due North Coffee. They have all the best options for you to pick from without confusing you with made-up words and things you've never heard of. Instead, you are welcomed with an easy to read, aesthetically pleasing, and delicious menu with options for your kids to join in and get a drink as well. I can't recommend trying the mini donuts enough! They have different flavors including cinnamon and sugar (what I ordered). The mini donuts were warm and tasted like they were made fresh and homemade as soon as I ordered them. They were soft and honestly the best mini donuts I've ever had. I never realized how mass-produced mini donuts from the fair taste until biting into one of these. I highly recommend Due North to anyone around Rochester looking for quality coffee and a wonderful, aesthetically pleasing experience. 5/5

The most surprising thing about my relationship with Cafe Steam is that we've actually reached a…read morestage of mutual understanding where the staff knows exactly which level of 'morning zombie' I am based on how loudly I trip over the doorframe. I have a bit of a love affair with this place. Now, I'm a certified early bird, and by that, I mean I'm usually awake and craving caffeine while the rest of the world is still debating if they actually need to attend that 9:00 AM Zoom call. There is something genuinely therapeutic about being there right as they flip the sign to 'Open,' when the air still smells like freshly ground beans and the sunlight is hitting the dust motes in that perfect, cinematic way. It's the quietest the place ever gets, and I get to witness the staff transitioning from 'sleepy' to 'caffeinated chaos' in real-time. However, I'm also a fan of the 'closing time' vibe. There's a completely different magic to sliding into a booth around 7:00 PM. By then, the energy has shifted from a productive buzz to a sort of cozy, exhausted collective sigh. I'll just camp out for a while, pretending to be very focused on my laptop while actually just people-watching the evening rush. The ambiance is wonderfully casual--think 'industrial chic meets a living room that's slightly too small for its furniture.' Most of the time it's just a pleasant hum, but every so often it hits a tipping point and becomes absolutely hectic. You've got the frantic students cramming for finals, the first-date nerves radiating off a couple in the corner, and a line of people stretching toward the door. It's a beautiful kind of mayhem, really. But let's talk about the real star of the show: the drinks. While I usually rotate through the classics, I am currently in a committed relationship with their seasonal 'Miss Sunshine' creamy lemonade. It sounds like something a toddler would order at a fancy tea party, but trust me, it's a game-changer. It's got this bright, zesty punch of citrus that wakes up your entire soul, but then it's smoothed over with this velvety, creamy finish that makes it feel like a dessert. It's basically a hug in a plastic cup, and I'm fully prepared to be devastated when it leaves the seasonal menu. I will add photo's *later* : )

Always amazing:)…read more Cafe Steam was an essential spot growing up in Rochester. They tie together community with amazing coffees and goodies! I'm so happy to see them expanding and opening new locations as well. I grabbed a summer special drink, and quite enjoyed it! I wish I added a touch more simple syrup, otherwise this was a delightful and bright summer drink! The interior is always cozy, and consistently one of the best spots in Rochester. The baristas are always kind, and make drinks SUPER quick!

Benedict's never disappoints. Whenever I travel to Rochester, MN, I always have at least one…read morebreakfast meal at Benedict's . My favorite is the egg sandwich with chicken sausage. It is a very hearty breakfast. It includes tater tots that are the size of jet puffed marshmallows!

Service wonderful, efficient was our server Marco- he worked a whole room getting everyone what…read morethey needed in an absolute timely manner- amazing. Food delicious, abundant! Cocktails delish too. Ambiance bright and cheerful

Best hot fudge in town! Froyo is delicious, perfect…read morethickness and flavors are very natural. Ambience is great, super upbeat and very clean.

Fro-yo and couches = a middle schooler's perfect evening. We end up in Rochester once a year for an…read moreevent and walking to Cherryberry is part of our tradition. Lots of flavors, lots of toppings, lots of seating. Walking distance from lots of hotels.