Last Friday, I dropped by Caribou Coffee to get a beverage. For the first time, I experienced a…read morelineup at the drive-thru. It allowed me to take a look at the other businesses in this plaza as I waited. Two doors down from it is North Country Nutrition (NCN). I wondered whether it was similar to Zeev's Nutrition Studio that I typically go to in Toronto. Sure enough, I did some research online while killing time at the drive-thru, and it had healthy shakes and drinks. Cool! On Saturday morning, I decided to check out NCN. I found a parking spot steps away from the store and backed into it. I was the only customer at the store at around 10 am. The woman, who later introduced herself as Liz, was so friendly and warm. I loved the cozy vibes that this place had, from the couch with cute pillows and other Christmas decorations, to the northern vibes that you feel with canoe paddles and loons. We both ended up sharing where we are from. She's originally from Alexandria, which is roughly a 2.5-hour drive north of the Twin Cities. I indicated that I knew where it was when I used to drive between Rochester and Winnipeg. I cut through it. She loved that I knew where she grew up. The coziness comes from living by water, which shows. She was great explaining her shakes and teas. I am a tea person. I saw watermelon Jolly Rancher as a cold tea. I knew that I wanted it. So, she made me one. It was in a mega format that I'm used to. It was just over $5, which is reasonable. I paid with a credit card. It was easy. I tapped and was done. I thanked her for my drink and headed to my car. I sipped my watermelon Jolly Rancher tea throughout the day. It does taste like the candy, minus the sugar. The flavours were yummy. I was a happy camper. I am glad that I discovered NCN. It takes five minutes to drive over here from the hotel, which I love. The parking lot is small, but I managed to find a spot just fine. I wish that I had found it sooner on this trip. I'll need to return and try more drinks. This place closes at 4 pm most days. It's also closed on Sundays. (440)

Swung by NCN this morning for the first time -- I saw that I could order online through an app…read morecalled Engage. I put to have my order ready at 9am and when I walked in at 8:55am I was greeted by two ladies. I explained I had placed an order for pickup and the woman behind the counter grabbed it from a small fridge. Both of these ladies were so friendly and made me feel welcomed from the jump. Both my shake and tea were so good -- the tea especially though..YUMM!! I was given a punch card while paying, which was nice because I'll definitely be back soon!!

Perfect place to get a refreshing summer treat! Service was friendly and fast. It's on the spendier…read moreside but the premium ingredients really speak for themselves. The peanut butter is freshly ground, the fruit is ripe and fresh, and the bases are so delicious! The bases are dense so it's pretty filling. I loved the generous portion of peanut butter in the Nauti Bowl, and the acai base was not tart. I liked the Sunrise Bowl even better -- the blue majik base was flavorful and so refreshing! It's very clean inside and there are tables to sit at. There is plenty of parking available in the lot outside.

Just stopped in again last week! Ordered online and was helped very quickly and kindly. Love this…read morelocation!

Went to TBaar twice while I was in town- Boba drink was delicious and great price point.read more

One of my fav Brown Sugar Boba milk tea places in the twin cities! I LOVE the flavor and the fact…read morethat you can customize the sugar and ice levels for your drink. And the boba pearls are perfectly soft and chewy. It seems Tbaar just has a little To-Go counter within the Kyuramen Restaurant, so ambiance is limited to a nice counter and a few chairs to sit while you wait. They even have 2 kiosks where you can order electronically in case the line is long. Service was quick, helpful and friendly!

Not great food service or ambiance…read more Tough to find a great place for a smoothie this was better than nothing in a pinch

Yum!!! I'm always looking for a smoothie place (my go to is JJ) but this place was near our hotel…read morefor NYE and thought we'd try it. It was a little overwhelming not ever being there with so many options but I figured I couldn't go wrong! I got sunset beach and it was really good!! We would definitely stop again!

Do not recommend this place. Customer service was disappointing…read more When ordering, I specifically asked for a kid-friendly drink recommendation and was given a strawberry fruit tea with popping boba. It ended up tasting extremely bitter--more like strong black tea than anything strawberry. Paying $7 for a drink my kids wouldn't even touch felt like a waste. I went back to ask if they could make it sweeter or offer a different drink. I wasn't asking for a refund, just a chance to have a better experience. They added sweetener but it still tasted very bitter and said their policy doesn't allow to change drinks. To make things worse, staff were speaking to each other in another language right in front of me instead of communicating directly (when they both can speak perfect english), which felt unprofessional. Overall, disappointing experience and not very accommodating to customers.

Fantastic place to grab a banh mi and freshly pressed sugarcane juice. I got the house special banh…read moremi and it was great -- the bread had a good bite to it, the pate was flavorful, and everything tasted very fresh. The Kumquat Sugarcane was SO refreshing. Service was friendly and fast. There's some seating available inside, and plenty of parking in the lot outside.

Great spot to catch up with a friend. There's plenty of comfortable seating available and seating…read moreis spread throughout the shop. Espresso drinks are strong. The Verona latte (pistachio and vanilla) was delicious and not too sweet. They also have food available for purchase. It's also part boutique, with knick knacks, clothing, spices, and jewlery available for purchase. There are also small conference rooms that you can pay to reserve. It's located in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking in the lot.

I used combination of Yelp and some ai to figure out that I should give this place a try. They did…read morenot let me down in any way. If I could give it a higher than 5 I would! I had one item off the Top Secret menu and one off the regular menu. A drink and a very scrumptious open face. This place is kind of far away from me but worth it if ever in the area!!

Healthy, Helpful and Holistic!…read more The only place I feel positive about grocery shopping, I believe I can trust what I'm getting has been scrutinized.

I'm always a big fan of visiting co-ops and local one-of-a-kind stores. I wasn't overly impressed…read morewith that is it but I thought it was great checking out nonetheless the Valley Natural Foods. My normal go to Co-op was closed down for today so I checked this place out to see what I had to offer. There was a decent amount of parking since it's usually packed. Staffy are really friendly and a had a great selection of grocery items that I was looking for as well as some practical personal items too. They have a nice little grab and go selection and you can even order some food as well. Overall, i do think the store Lacks a fair amount of selection that I've seen that other stores. There wasn't really hydrating water electrolytes in there that I was looking for that I've came across the other stores too. Overall , I do think this was a average natural food store

Super clean and plenty of parking in the lot outside. Service is friendly and fast. Ingredients are…read morefresh. There are a couple tables to eat. The Coco Cloud smoothie was super creamy from the avocado and the chocolate flavor is subtle. The Date Night smoothie is my favorite, and has a hint of sweetness from the date.

Sadly, I was somewhat disappointed and underwhelmed on my recent trip to Crisp & Green…read more My wife and I stopped here after arriving at MSP, as we were on the hunt for something relatively healthy on our way out of the city. Staff here was friendly and courteous, and the restaurant itself is inviting, cleanly, and vibrant. Unfortunately, during the ordering process, we found out that the store, for whatever reason, does allow you to substitute items. For example, one of the items we ordered was the Fiesta Bowl. The bowl comes with cabbage, which my wife isn't fond of, so we simply asked if we could get lettuce in place of the cabbage. When not one, but two, of the staff members told us no, we were a bit surprised, as it didn't seem like much of an ask. Anyways, we proceeded to order it with cabbage and, while the bowl was actually pretty good, the inability to substitute wasn't ideal. The other food item we ordered was the Pesto Primo sandwich. While it wasn't terrible, it certainly wasn't great. The bread was a bit bland, there wasn't much pesto, which made the sandwich dry, and overall it simply lacked the flavor we were hoping for. I really wanted to enjoy this place, but I'm not sure I'd make a trip back unless it was really the only nearby option that was somewhat healthy.

Late review. During one of my many ravels, I was at this airport with a couple of hours of layover…read moreon 6/5/22. I was hungry and stumbled across Joe & The Juice. I decided to eat here for the first time. It was pretty busy the day I visited. I was thankful to find a seat to eat comfortably. I ordered the Avocado sandwich (Avocado, Mozzarella, Tomato, Vegan Pesto). It was a good size and felt full afterwards. It was delicious. I would eat at. Joe & The Juice in the future and try other items on the menu.

This is my 2nd time trying Joe & the juice & it was just as incredible as the first time!!!…read more Ordered a spicy tuna toastie & a juice, and it was 10/10 for airport food. Crisp, refreshing & flavorful. service was fast & we were able to take our items to go!

I love the Dripping Root, and I am lucky to live close to it. I have loved every juice I have…read moregotten there, but Sunshine might be my favorite. I will also try any ginger shots they have; I just love ginger. And the smoothie bowls are incredible. I always try a different one and have not been disappointed. The shop is super cute and clean. It has an inviting atmosphere with lots of color and plants. And it is a local, family-run business, so even better. They also do events and specials for holidays, like today! We went because they had their Valentine's Day menu available. I got a matcha chia seed pudding, a banana matcha drink, a pink ginger shot, and the double date smoothie bowl. I think they are all my new favorites. The chia seed pudding had a great matcha flavor and wasn't too sweet. The banana matcha drink is tasty with cacao and rose, definitely a treat! The smoothie bowl was amazing. It had a cherry smoothie base with strawberries, raspberries, bananas, chocolate, and coconut. It might be my new favorite. I really hope they add it to their menu. I would highly recommend this spot for a fresh, fruit-forward meal or drink. It is clear that the owner takes a lot of pride in their work, and you can see their mom working as well. They are so sweet and quick, and want you to have a good time. Stop by anytime, but especially during their special menus!

Such a cute, clean place with amazing owners. It was an inviting place to check out and love to…read morehave a spot for healthy snacks.