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!

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!

Great food, atmosphere and terrific service. Got a variety of big goods and all were delicious. …read more Cannot wait to 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!

Was staying at the hotel and was so lucky to have Spyhouse downstairs as I was able to get freshly…read moremade coffee every single morning. I am not usually a coffee drinker, but this place has great lattes. So smooth and not too sweet, which I love! I wish they had a medium-sized drink as their small is too small, and the larger one is a bit too big. I've always gotten the bigger size and ended up finishing it throughout the day!! My favorites - chai latte, spygirl (lavender/honey latte), solid gold (turmeric latte). Still have a few others that I want to try while I am still in MN. Definitely going to miss this spot when I go back home!

This is a unique Spyhouse location as it's in the lobby of a beautiful hotel that is in an old bank…read morebuilding. The lobby itself is very stylish, with big dark bookshelves, large plants, big fireplace, cozy and comfortable seating, tables, a pool table, etc. When we visited it was decorated for Christmas and that alone was worth the visit! The coffee was delicious and service good. My husband and I both ordered the seasonal "Shakespeare's Fool" which was delicious in decaf and regular. The latte art on top was a plus! The only downside or thing to know is that this location will not accept Spyhouse giftcards because it is part of the hotel. I came wanting to use one, so this was a bummer but I understand and the barista was very apologetic. As a side note about the business, it's impossible to check your giftcard balance online. So while I'd like to use my giftcard, I'm unsure if I will realistically be able to soon!

My last lunch in Minneapolis before flying back home was at Hell's Kitchen. I went with the Lemon…read moreRicotta Pancakes. So good! I also had endless refills of diet soda, or diet pop as it's said here. Our waiter was on it! If you use a credit card, they apply an additional percentage to help offset processing cost. Try to pay cash if you can.

Staff is welcoming Place has two bars, on my visit one was…read morehosting a gathering so obviously went to the less gatheted Caesar salad cane out lightning fast. Mostly romaine hearts but slice parm and sweet tomatoes made up Main entree is what drew me in, cant visit the land of 10k lakes for several days and not try walleye. Garlic mash was great, broccoli rabe was steamed and buttered well too Walleye was ok, breaded needed a little more seasoning.

Ever nudging the boundaries for overpriced donuts, Cardigan should finally drop out of the "ice…read morecream" game. It's been years since they launched "ice cream", and today, I thought it certainly should have gotten better after all this time...Nope! Their ice cream is more like the "frozen dairy dessert" you accidentally picked up at the grocery store: icy and lacking any bit of creaminess with alarmingly waxy chocolate inclusions. But they get away with their gimmicks as the only shop in town...

If I ever travel back to Minneapolis, I will be sure to visit Cardigan Donuts again…read more I stopped inside after seeing there was a free latte with the purchase of two donuts deal. My caramel latte hit the spot and gave me the caffeine hit to get through the rest of the afternoon. The donuts were very good. This location is also a cute spot - from the seating to the display from a local artist.

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.

Cute dog friendly coffee shop just off the park. It is small but they have outdoor seating too. I…read moreusually just call in for a coffee, and my dog gets a free cookie from the jar, and we take it to go as we walk. They guys that work there are always polite and efficient. Lovely to have in the neighborhood.

Such a cute spot! It's a quick walk from my apartment and I'm so glad I finally made it. I got the…read moreArnold Depalma which is a mango lemonade, delicious, and a ham and cheese croissant (not pictured because I ate it so fast) which was also fantastic. I love their message and mission and service was good! My only complaint is they don't open until 8 so it makes it hard to be a stop before work depending on my schedule for the day.

This looked like a good place to grab breakfast before heading to the airport and leaving…read moreMinneapolis. A French inspired bakery that touts their 130 year old starter, they make everything fresh in house. I got a coffee and baklava chocolate chip cookie for breakfast, and a to-go tuna club for a total of ~$30. They were good, but service was notably curt. I'd give it another try.

$18 (including tip-at least the person behind the counter was nice) FOR A CROISSANT AND AND ICED…read moreLATTE. Yes, you read that right. That's insane. Like seriously. What are you thinking? I tried to give this place another shot...but won't be back. Honestly,no croissant should cost that much.

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

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!

Amazing and incredible. You absolutely cannot beat the price in downtown Minneapolis, two huge…read morecookies for $5?! And the selection of flavors is out of this world - they literally have everything you could ever want and dream of. I've tried over half a dozen different types and have yet to be disappointed. On my next visit I'll be branching out with the other baked goods they offer (I'm talking about you brownies!). Service has always been impeccable, they're also quick to help if you seem to be having trouble choosing (which happens to me on occasion). If you are downtown and need a sweet treat, do yourself a favor and stop. Thank me later.