Clancy's has great sandwiches and supports the community with big hearts and concern. At lunch,…read morethere can be a mad rush for their classic roast beef sandwich, but the staff handles the crowd with efficiency and detail. I was on the street in front of Clancy's when one of their customers was mis-identified as an officer of an organization that was terrorizing Minneapolis. It had nothing to do with Clancy's! As I tried to get to my car, people yelled the most obscene and disgusting epitaphs at the couple in front of me. I was just walking down Grand Avenue. They were even spitting at this innocent individual. As a liberal who marched for civil rights and against the war in Vietnam during the 1960s and 1970s, I was horrified. Blaming Clancy's is ignorant, and an integral part of how this country is dismantling. Clancy's Meats & Fish is important to our neighborhood, and represents the kindness and empathy that has been representative of Minnesota for decades. Give them your support.

I read about Clancey's and we decided to give it a try for lunch. There are two parts to…read moreClancey's. On one side is a meat market with a variety of cuts of steaks, lamb, and other meats, which all looked fresh and quite nice. They also have a variety of items such as canned goods, pasta, eggs, etc. on the shelves opposite the meat counter. The entire place is quite sunny, pleasant, and cozy. On the other side is the eat-in, take-out deli sandwiches, that are made to order. The quality of the ingredients is excellent. The bread is freshly made (crispy baguette type) and you have a choice of Roast Beef, Roast Turkey, Tuna Salad, Smoked Ham, or Corned Beef. All sandwiches are $16.50 each (including tax) and come with a choice of mayonnaise, spicy stone ground mustard, red leaf lettuce, thin sliced red onion, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar, raw grated horseradish, pickled jalapeno, and roasted bell pepper. The default includes all toppings so if you don't want everything, be sure to specify what you do NOT want. Surprisingly, they do not carry any diet soda, nor do they stock any national brands (only local pop). There is a large menu on the wall, and you order at the counter and pick up the order (no table service). The food was attractively presented, and very, very good. My only gripe (besides the lack of diet pop) is that it's on the expensive side for lunch. Two sandwiches, a couple of bags of chips, and a couple of cans of pop will easily top $40, although I'd say the quality is top-notch.

Picnic Linden Hills has been on my list of spots to try for months. Went on a weekday during lunch…read moreand dined outside. It was a gorgeous summer day for picnic like foods. We ordered mocktails which were super delicious! Our server made a ton of recommendations and everything was absolutely fantastic. The turkey sandwich was delicious! The smoked salmon dip with old bay crackers was the perfect appetizer and the chips and homemade dip really hit the spot. I can't wait to go back and try out some new things!

Visited 11/8/25. Picnic crushed their lunch special option! A bit on the steeper size price wise,…read morehowever it stands up with their "normal" prices for the most part (I think if they included chips or something it would feel like better value overall). We got takeout on this occasion which was slick, albeit a bit tricky due to parking in the linden hills area by this restaurant. I got the turkey in the hills sandwich and the tomato soup. Both of these were hits and were a good amount of food too. My mom got the same sandwich with the chicken wild rice soup which wasn't as much of a hit as the tomato but was still decent and then my sister got a veg sandwich with the tomato soup. Overall I like the lunch special and think it could be perfect with a sandwich and salad on a summer day

I had high hopes based on the menu I read online and photos. Dishes were not traditionally prepared…read moreand lacked flavor. It felt like an intentionally healthier take on traditional foods, however fell flat for me. Coffee was ok. I had higher hopes in this area as well. The service was fine and staff are friendly. Straight forward, self ordering process. The place is nice, clean, and located in the middle of plenty of shops and restaurants uptown thus the two stars.

I visited Lake and Bryant Cafe hoping for a great Uptown breakfast experience, and while the…read moreatmosphere is certainly cozy--with a nice vibe and that famed fireplace lounge--my visit was a mixed bag that ultimately left me feeling disappointed. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and unfortunately, it missed the mark. For a café that seems to put so much effort into its unique menu the sandwich felt processed and lacked the fresh, high-quality ingredients I expected. It was just an unsatisfying start to the meal. The waffle tasted like one of those store-bought belgian waffles However, I have to give credit where it's due: the espresso was excellent. It was nice and strong, clearly made from well-sourced beans. It's a great spot for a caffeine fix. The staff were kind and attentive, and the cafe itself is a great spot to work on a laptop, but based on the food quality of my visit, I can't give it a full recommendation yet. I'll likely be back for the coffee, but I'll stick to one of their more popular items next time.

**** BANH MI GOAT ****…read more Authentic banh mi must have head cheese. If not, then you are getting ripped off. If other places do not have head cheese, I wouldn't be caught dead in there ordering banh mi. Quangs across the street does not have head cheese in their banh mi... because possibly a little more.... Definitely will not get your moneys worth there. So I basically skipped the other meats this time and only got the head cheese. Because that's my favorite on a banh mi. If they had pork belly or real roasted pork slices, I would definitely get that too, but this place does not have those two meats. I dream about this place all the time it is absolutely delicious. I get extra pate.

These days, a meal under $10 is nearly unheard of. Lu's is still keeping it real…read more This was my first time going to Lu's in Northeast! I've been to their Eat Street location. I was shocked how nice it was inside this location, with tons of seating. The counter is like Chipotle style for ordering, but I ordered for pickup online. They had it ready to go! Their banh mi is MASSIVE - very filling and cost effective! I got the bun cha and it was delicious - plenty of meat and toppings, fresh, and satiating. I'll definitely be back again!

Best pastries in Minnesota, hands down. Black Walnut lives up to the hype every single time…read more It does get very busy and they do sell out, so go early if you have your heart set on something specific. Even when it's packed, service is quick, efficient, and genuinely friendly, which is impressive given the crowds. They have an incredible selection with lots of rotating flavors, so there's always something new to try. Their croissants and Kouign Amann are absolute standouts. Flaky, buttery, and perfectly executed. The lattes are also delicious and pair perfectly with the pastries. They offer pre packed goodies as well, which are great for grab and go treats or bringing something home. The space itself is bright and welcoming with large windows and natural light, multiple seating options, and a small outdoor seating area when the weather is nice. If you love high quality pastries, Black Walnut is a must. Worth the wait and worth the early alarm.

It's been a long time since I've been in and the pastries are still great. We came on a Sunday…read morearound 8:30 and it was packed inside but no line to order. The space is about the same and they packed a bunch of tables inside so it is kind of stuffy but that's MN winter life. We got the raspberry passionfruit kouign amann, raspberry cardamom frangipane bostock, almond croissant, banana chocolate croissant and the bear claw. Also ordered a cappuccino, latte, cortado and black coffee to drink. Drinks came out pretty fast and were decent but nothing to write home about. The pastries were delish. The croissants were super hefty in size and very filled which was nice and definitely worth the price. My kouign amann in comparison was really small and at almost the same price I would say was a kinda overpriced. But they texture was light and crunchy and I really enjoyed the jam inside. Bostock was dense in a good way with a layer of jam and then frangipane. You could really taste the cardamom too. Bear claw was croissant that they filled with almond, raspberry and cream cheese. Flavors were also good in that.

Love their iced (and hot) matcha and the avocado toast! one of my favorite matchas and the vibe…read moreinside is super cozy!

Cozy cute space with amazing pastries. I could not decide which one i should get among all looking…read moreso good. Nice cozy music and not too loud as the space is large enough. People are having a meeting, working on computer and enjoying with feiends and family. High end pastries such as kouign amann, monkey bread, strawberry pizza kind of pie.. very good I had a pie with kale+goat cheese+Califlower. Very fluffy pie and well made. I liked the service- anyone at the bakery counter is very kind and explains really well. First stop in Minneapolis MN. Very good impression of the city. Thank you

This place is AWESOME. I just went to a concert Friday night and couldn't have been more…read moreimpressed. I emailed ahead regarding the need for a spot to sit due to recent spinal surgery. Tanner responded very quickly and assured me it would not be a problem. Upon arriving the staff was fully aware of the situation and very accommodating AND made me feel welcome. The venue itself is beautifully decorated and feels relaxing. The sound was great. Im very much looking forward to coming here again.

Beautiful venue used for 360 shows but in my opinion this place's vibes will be a hit or miss…read moredepending on who shows up. Located in Uptown, the Green Room is a club with 2 stories of bars, music, and an outdoor patio for smoking. I've come twice now and I have to say that while the venue is nicer than other venues, the atmosphere is a little down or low energy. I think I can chalk this up with the DJs that get booked because Rumba next door is much more lively. Drinks are decently priced and at least they serve free water. But I was let down by the atnosphere more so than the venue itself.

Sooooo good. If you live or work nearby, I'm jealous. The JC's sub is outstanding. Loaded with hot…read moreingredients, including chicken, cheese, banana peppers, and roasted red peppers. Didn't wait long, either.

Awesome sandwich shop in St Louis Park. Several tasty sounding options all for a good price. The…read moresandwich I got - spicy melt - was $9.99. Great quality - crisp veggies, perfectly melted cheese, good amount of meat, and fresh bread. Has a parking spot as well so it is easy to access. Come try it out!