The owner knows me by name and welcomes me whenever I stop by. They have a variety of Somali…read morepastries and beverages besides coffee, including a special variety of tea brewed by members of the Somali community. The shop is small, but the service and the staff are great!

Awesome! Coffee was great…read more Sambusa (meat turnover) were so good. Perfect way to start a morning! So glad we came across it!!

I haven't been to Capitol Cafe in years, but went again last weekend to grab a to go Somali tea. My…read morefirst time having Somali tea and YUM! It was so good and just the amount of caffeine boost. We got served quickly and our drinks were made quickly, which was awesome. The drinks are also super affordable! I don't love the environment inside that much (loud and a lot of TV's), but its perfect for a quick to-go beverage or snack!

We got the mango drink and 2 crepes. The crepe was my daughters favorite crepe in the area. It's…read moreher favorite food! Good service too.

Yummy food, quick service, and hit the right spot…read more It's surprisingly not super busy on a Saturday morning at this Keys location. But it still hits the spot! I was seat yourself style and we received water really quickly. The menus were already at the table and we could order within minutes. Which was good because we knew what we wanted! The food was yummy and hit the right spot. It was exactly what we were looking for. We got the corned beef hash and country fried steak. The corned beef hash came with a lot of celery which surprised me as I had gotten it at another location and it didn't have celery in it. I think I'd prefer it without the celery, but was still yummy.

Always good to visit the original Keys when you are near Raymond in St. Paul. On a whim, I stopped…read morein for some late breakfast/brunch on a Saturday. Service was good, food was above average, but the thing that got me is the prices have continued to outpace my expectations. That said, you do get a generous portion, which is really enough for two meals. Overall, Keys breakfast is always good, but competition is pretty tough out there. Street metered parking nearby and when crossing University Avenue, be sure to watch out for the light rail!

Visited Albi Kitchen and I thoroughly enjoyed my first visit!…read more I was invited by a dear friend, and I honestly had no idea what to expect. The shop opened, and we were the first customers in line. The customer service was exceptional! The Barista was hospitable and warm, taking his time to explain the menu and what he'd recommend for a first-time visitor. During our visit, my friend and I enjoyed Beef Sambusa's, Buffalo Chicken Sambusa's, Mini Donut Puffs, Albi Crepe, Caramel Hot Latte, and the famous Albi Tea. Everything was absolutely delicious! There wasn't a single item I did not love. My favorite bite among all of the delicacies I tried was the Buffalo Chicken Sambusa. The Barista explained that while they were not the traditional beef sambusas (which I also tried & were exceptional!), the Buffalo Chicken was their fusion spin on this classic bite and encouraged me to try it. He did not steer me wrong! The buffalo chicken filling was sensational. I would rate the spice level as very mild to hardly "spicy" at all. The filling ratio was exactly what you'd want in a fried pastry--filled from corner to corner. Fried to a golden perfection, I've been thinking about those Sambusas since I had them. They are honestly one of the best new things I've tried in the past couple of months. In close second is the Albi Tea. WOW! While I can appreciate a warm cup of tea, I'm usually not a tea aficionado. My friend insisted that Albi's Tea was unlike anything I'd tried before, so I took the plunge. We ended up having THREE rounds of carafes of Albi's Tea. The latte I ordered was good, but Albi's Tea smacked it out of first place. I wish I could accurately describe all the ingredients I tasted, but it's a tea best enjoyed in person to understand. Warm, calming, soothing, this tea's unique blend of spices is quite addictive to stop drinking. The presentation of the food is a work of art. Everything is plated with so much love--you can see and taste it. We spent hours here and had a wonderful time. The vibe of the space is so relaxed and welcoming. The large windows let in beautiful light, making the cafe feel vibrant. I loved all the different seating areas you could choose from, tables or couches. This is a great place to meet friends, work remotely, or come solo with a good book to stay awhile and enjoy some Albi's Tea.

Very cute and welcoming aesthetic. The food was very tasty and had high quality ingredients. There…read moreis a limited menu but the items I got were awesome. The samosas and panini were both super filling and worth the price. I will be back!

Overall, I really like food here! My favorite thing is the Bo kho. The sauce is flavorful and…read morehearty, and the meat is tender. I also recommend getting the egg noodles with duck. I liked that it was light yet flavorful. The Hainan chicken was basic and kind of disappointing. It's good for boiled chicken with fish sauce, which I do like eating together, but the rice was just regular white rice. Lastly, the chicken wings were crispy, but too salty. After trying so many dishes, I think Ai Hue has the most homey Vietnamese food I've had in MN. I love coming here because the owner is so kind and patient, and she told me her mom started the restaurant in 1998!

Menu price has gone up a lot. This place no longer stands out for quality food for an affordable…read moreprice.

Amazing service first off. I had never been here and the staff was sooo nice and helpful and…read morewelcoming. Noodles were amazing so comforting I would absolutely recommend the scallion oil and the homemade meatballs were so flavorful. We went at the end of the day so baked good were limited. I would get the curry pastry again but probably try all new next time but my fault for not going earlier and they did give us one for free since it was closing time! Drinks were so good coconut cloud matcha was perfect ratio and I've never had homemade soy milk but it was really good and perfect to cut the spice of the chili oil. Speaking of the chili oil. Wow. I always buy chili oils that are lacking spice this one is not and it was$10 for an entire jar that will last forever Super flavorful and a little goes a long way. Place was also really cute and clean!

I didnt know this place existed until meeting friends…read more It is a cute and friendly place on a super busy road. Parking isnt the greatest but it will do. It is self service for the bakery but you can order food and drinks. Each of the bakery were really delicious, they come with different flavors, filling and types of baked bread. You can order drinks, the matcha was alright, it was good enough as a matcha. The different types of baled bread were delicious and would definitely come back! Im planning to bring my friend and family here soon!

We were on our way to the Aldi nearby and noticed the restaurant. So after shopping, we stopped by…read morefor some breakfast. We were quickly greeted and seated. I got the Farm Style Omelet with wheat toast. My friend got the Egg House Favorite with wheat toast. Both were really good. The only issue we had was that the toast was barely toast, so it was difficult to get jelly on the slices. Having let them go for another 30 seconds to a minute would have made perfect toast. The portions are generous and they do a really good job with hashbrowns. We both took half of our meals home to eat later. Service was ok, with a man taking over for whatever reason. We started out with the young lady working there. He refilled our coffee and brought out our food. He was friendly and quick. We do plan on returning again. Our visit was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so it could have factored into the place not being busy.

Quaint, fast, energetic place. While the food was okay and…read morethere weren't any major concerns... I could have made a better meal at home. Again, it's okay.... not bad, but since I view dining out as a treat (versus necessity), I had hoped for something a bit more tasty and special.

I'm so excited that this place is close to my work & sells good fresh food! Service was fast and…read morefriendly, and all of the food and ingredients tasted super fresh. The space is clean and spacious with a couple tables for dining in. I got my food to go, so don't mind the dim lighting and paper plate in pictures of the food! Will definitely eat here again.