Don't waste your time stopping here. Highly recommend moving on to the next bar/restaurant. The…read morestaff are very nice, the food is mediocre. The cleanliness of the establishment has something to be desired. We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and have stopped a few times prior. The particular Sunday afternoon the waitress and the cook had only been employed there 2 days. they were left to fend for themselves. The power went out, they didn't know what to do and tried to contact help...NO ANSWER! The selfish owners, left them to run the bar and went to Texas. NO proper training and clearly don't care about their staff or establishment...just money hungry. We were told by a staff member on a prior visit that the owners are not there often and that they have a hard time keeping staff due to being demanding and disrespectful. Not an establishment i will be spending any money at ever again.

Horrible food, entire place smells like whatever is being fried and BAD customer serviceread more

If you're in Minneapolis and looking for a great breakfast spot, this place is a must…read more Standish Cafe has that perfect neighborhood feel -- relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what you want to start your morning right. The food was delicious, fresh, and comforting... the kind of breakfast that just hits the spot. But what truly stood out was the service. Super friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm -- not forced, just real people who make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. That kind of hospitality makes all the difference. It's one of those places you leave already thinking about coming back. Highly recommend.

The Standish Cafe is gives small neighborhood diner vibes. I visited here on a snowy weekday during…read morethe holidays and was seated within 10 minutes. The servers are making conversation with each table and it seems to be place with many regulars. I wish this place was closer because I would join the list of regulars! I started with a loose leaf earl grey to warm up and we received our food shortly after. The bacon was perfectly cooked and I would say you NEED the homemade biscuit. It had a crisp outside, but was not dry at all on the inside.

Went out for date night with the hubby. Had am amazing meal. So delicious…read more Not 1 complaint. 10 out of 10

Nice restaurant with good food, good service, and a great bar. Decent steak and they make a good…read moreOld Fashioned. We started with the Blackened Beef. I love Chimichurri and a horseradish sauce. This dish has both. Honestly, this might have been my meal highlight. We also ordered a Caesar Salad with our starter and no complaints. For our main we shared the 6oz filet and the Shrimp Scampi. The steak was tender and cooked just as we asked. Wish it had a little more seasoning but nothing to complain about. The Scampi felt like it was lacking something. I would have thought that the mushrooms and leeks in a white wine cream sauce would have added plenty to this dish but it seemed to be a bit bland. We also ordered the asparagus with hollandaise sauce and we enjoyed it. All in all we were happy with our visit. I will definitely be back to sit at the bar for some drinks. I really appreciated their bourbon selection!

Came for lunch and to find some short ribs for Christmas, and left a bit disappointed on both…read moreaccounts. The short rib section was sadly empty so I will have to shop at a few other grocery stores for my Christmas entree. As for the hot and ready to eat foods I grabbed, I had the vegetable egg rolls, sesame tofu, and fried rice. The egg rolls and tofu were good and passable for a quick cheap lunch, but the fried rice was near inedible. Veggies were cooked and tender, flavor was good, but the rice was entirely undercooked. I struggled to even find a single grain of rice that wasn't raw and hard and since I had mixed my rice with my tofu it nearly ruined lunch. I wouldn't call this experience indicative of of Eastsides typical good quality food, so I wont judge too harshly, but I hope this experience wont repeat itself.

Great, well organized co-op. We went for supplies before camping and found a lot of great stuff for…read moreour mixed group of people with varied restrictions from gluten free to vegan to lactose intolerant. We thought the product selection was great and it was easy to quickly find everything. Cashiers were quick and friendly!

Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.

Finally got myself in here, and I'm glad I did. You enter the space through burgers and bottles,…read morethen walk through a door disguised as a vending machine. My first thought was holy bottles! There's tons and tons of bottles up and down the walls. The space is also smaller than expected, but we went in at 3PM as a party of 4 on a Sunday and had no problem getting seated. I ordered the Lost Footage and it was delicious (and strong!!). It came in a flask inside of a VHS case which was fun. I then got to pour it into my glass. Other members of my group got The Red Wedding, Pity Party, and To Your Health. My spouse and I shared the strip steak and the wedge salad, which we enjoyed. I would like to see some more food options in the future, especially since I'm already pretty limited due to a gluten allergy. However, I am excited to come back.

This is an amazing place to spend a day or extended afternoon in the twin cities. I was gifted a…read moremembership and have had the chance to come here twice, once for an event and once for the 3 mile walk, and both times have been blown away by the breadth of planning and botanical mastery that has gone into these gardens. We saw the setup for a wedding while we were there and it was breathtaking. The small gardens near the front are beautiful, but it's a true feat to walk (or drive) the three mile walk and to see the entirety of the gardens. There's a fun (and quite difficult) maze, a sculpture garden, many different tree and flower displays, shrub displays, and way more! We haven't had the chance to check out the farm that's on the property, but are really looking forward to it! This is a great place to spend a day with energetic kiddos, or to just lose yourself in nature for a little while. And each month something new is in bloom, so there's always new to see and do!

The Landscape Arboretum is another one of the Twin Cities treasures that is overlooked or taken for…read moregranted. It was founded in 1958 and has 1200 acres located in Chaska. It is different experience depending upon the season and what you choose to do. Today I went to their annual pancake breakfast, highlighted with their own maple syrup. They also showed how maple sap is collected (there are plastic tubes running between trees leading to collection bags), to the process of reducing the sap into syrup. They also process Black Walnut and Birch syrup, with tastings of each. At other times, highlights include a three mile drive that loops through the forests, variety of shrubs and plants, sculpture garden, and heads to a farm with a variety of displays. You can also take a narrated shuttle trip. Seasonally, the tulips (40,000 tulip bulbs!), roses, and daffodils are amazing and worth a visit just for that. In addition, there are miles of walking trails, and surprises around every corner. In their library there is even a collection of Nakashima furniture, from a world-famous furniture maker. There is something that will delight every age from toddler to grandparent in this everchanging environment. Tickets are a bit on the expensive side ($20 for 16 and older), but free for under 16 with an adult. If you are going to make multiple visits within a year, you might want to consider membership, which entitles you to unlimited free visits, plus a discount in their gift store. You can apply your paid visit to the cost of an annual membership. Pro-tip: Although they have a cafeteria, it's not their strong suit. I recommend eating before hand, or bring a picnic if the weather is nice and warm.

Fantastic space With may options for usages Crazy treehouse unit as well with own entrance…read morefor a unique getaway

If there's one thing that we've doing during this pandemic, it's we found all sorts of interesting…read moreTV shows. One of the more interesting shows we've been watching is Treehouse Masters. Did you know there is a treehouse right here in Minnesota that you can stay in? And it puts anything Treehouse Masters has made to shame. No offense to Treehouse Masters, they build some fantastic treehouses. The treehouse at Hope Glen is the next level. In fact, its several levels. After being so cooped up and not going anywhere, I planned this night out as a surprise to my wife. For the record my plan worked perfectly. She had no idea where we were going and packed like we were going to be stranded somewhere. Little did she know we were only going to be about 20 minutes from home. Hope Glen is easy to find, just down 61 in Cottage Grove. From what I read on their website this is a popular destination for weddings. The treehouse requires that reservations are made on their website. Once you have been confirmed you will receive an email with instructions. Parking was easy as their lot was empty when we arrived. You can't actually see the treehouse from the parking lot but if you follow the signs, a short walk around or through the pavilion and you'll see the treehouse. The entry is by lockbox. When you first walk in the door there is a beautiful sitting area and great fireplace. One of two fireplaces in the treehouse. This area opens up to the kitchen and a door to the deck. The kitchen has granite countertops and a full fridge, stove with oven and sink. If you take the stairs down you'll find the main bedroom which has the other fireplace. Across from the bedroom is a huge bathroom with a jet tub and big shower with a rain shower head. Upstairs and up the ladder is the lookout where you can see for miles. And don't forget about the secret room. Well actually the secret room has access to another bathroom too which you can only get to from the secret room. We really enjoyed our stay in the treehouse. There are games that we played and I lost but I still had fun. The treehouse is not an inexpensive night. But then again, this is a luxury treehouse right here in Minnesota. Did I mention that there is heating, air conditioning and heated floors too. In a treehouse! The owners were prompt and professional. We'd love to stay here again sometime.

Amazing food, fast and good portions! They had cauliflower crust for a GF option and the margarita…read morepizza was amazing! All staff super friendly. Above and beyond. Great experience will be back!

The food was fantastic. The service could be slightly better, seating was so tight it was hard for…read moreanyone to get around let alone them carrying food between chairs. I will definitely go back but for take out.