I love this bakery! Anytime I'm in excelsior I try to stop in for a pastry or cookie and a cup of…read morecoffee. Their baked goods are fresh, flavorful, and high quality. I recommend trying the Coconut Rocher for a unique blend of flavors! It's incredible. Their croissants are flakey and light weight and the various sandwiches and quiche options make this a great spot to grab a light bite for breakfast or lunch! The bakery is cute and cozy with big windows looking out to the Main Street of excelsior and a few different tables inside. The staff is always kind and quick even during busy periods. Make sure to check them out!

Amazing food, love their sandwiches and baguettes. They are very kind people, never have had a bad…read moreexperience!

Good food and ambience at Vagabond…read more Great service with a helpful, attentive server Food was good-not great but good- Nice chill spot right I Excélsior. Decent food. I had the baked fish which was a little one note in flavor and a touch overcooked but still good overall! Great cocktails

First time here and it has been on my punch list for a while. It's a bit out of the way unless you…read moreare out in the extreme west metro but the concept of Sicilian food was a definite attractant. The menu has items on it that are about what you would expect from westernized Italian style eateries. This confused me a bit since the concept is to supposedly display authentic Sicilian food to the diner. Having some experience around Italy, I did not find the menu to really reflect a dominant Sicilian flair. In fact one entire section of the menu was for Neapolitan pizza (Naples is about 400 miles away from Sicily). If you go here expecting typical ingredients from Sicily, you are likely to be disappointed as there were not prominent dishes offering the use of sardines, offals, aubergine, or bottarga. It seemed like a pretty standard menu comparable to most of the Minnesota restaurants serving up Italian based cuisine I have ever been to which is all tasty, but a bit of a let down from what was advertised and expected. The food was good, the service was on par and the setting was casual yet modern. What I think took this down a bit for me was the pricing. It seemed out of line for many of the dishes based on what was served. My best example here was that a Margherita pizza was $28 and "Grandma's Lasagna" (which is all vegetarian and really was layers of shaved vegetables with very little pasta) was also $28 on the dinner menu and was one of the smallest, most compact lasagnas I have ever seen. I elected to add the upcharge for the optional bolognese for $15 because I was hungry. What I got (see picture) was a small portion of lasagna with some sauce in it that contained 2 small, discrete (each about the size of a gnocchi) bites of ground meat within the sauce. If you see the attached image, you will get the idea. So, for almost $50 ($43 to be exact), this was very much not worth it. I'm not sure who's grandma this is named for but she must have been miserly. I probably should have known better since $43 for lasagna just about anywhere seems expensive plus, Sicily is not known for lasagna. But since there really wasn't much in the way of Sicily focused food on the menu and I was hungry, it seemed like a good way to order something that is usually filling and I figured the portion would be large enough for the price. I was wrong on both counts. I get that cost margins on food are small and Excelsior rent is not cheap. It just seemed a little over the top expensive for what I got and the whole Sicily concept was a little bait and switch from what I was expecting. I might go here again if I'm in the area and felt like some pasta but it would not cause me to make a special trip, and I would certainly steer clear of any Grandma related items on the menu.

This historic landmark on Lake Minnetonka has been operating since 1895 as a community hub…read more *Non profit* Old fashion charm They offer memberships and donations, host community events and a place to meet up with neighbors You can buy ice cream and other treats, decor, apparel, snacks, deli sandwiches, coffee, gifts and more Staff were really nice and greeted me with a smile Seating outdoors A few parking spots available next to the store otherwise there is street parking

This cute general store is well kept and chock full of goodies. The staff was very welcoming and…read moreready to assist. It was fun to browse the items for sale and to see the historical photos hanging around the store. I ended up buying a Sebastian Joe's ice cream sandwich, but they had plenty of ice cream treats and offered cones of SJ's flavors. In addition they had a nice selection of beverages and snacks. Perfect for a pre- or post-bike ride refuel! They also have a nice porch and back seating area that is enclosed or you can snack at the park across the way. The building has a small lot that allows for 30 minute parking. It also has bike racks available making it super convenient.

A staple in Excelsior for years. Variety of tasty food choices and fun coffee drinks. Amazing wait…read morestaff with genuine friendly service. Small town vibe - a true gem for Excelsior!

We came here for brunch on a Monday and it was quiet. Service was great and friendly…read morerecommendations. Prices were ok. The frittata was good but a little too salty. The soup was good. The chips and guac was perfect for snacking while we wait on our food to arrive. The portions are generous and I didn't even finish my frittata. It's a nice to stop for a bite before heading down the lake front for a walk. They had a gift stores attached so it was fun to see what is being sold there. The place is not very loud for conversations.

Time to update my short review of this Dunn Bros from years ago. It's all for the better since I'm…read morea fairly regular visitor, especially during the outdoor seating season. There has been ownership changes but the quality remains. They have great sandwiches, especially the chicken with a healthy smear of pesto on toasted slices. It's thick and priced right. Sitting outside affords a view of the busy street life of the village and Lake Minnetonka. There is a water bowl for the dog and this location in the twin cities is particularly friendly. I've had more friendly conversations with people who were passing by or just chilling in the sun, (huh)? as I was. No code needed for restroom facilities and baristas will smile and work efficiently.

Right on lake Minnetonka a short walk "across the street " public docks the chain has the best…read morecoffee hands down and a active crew making the orders there Cappuccino is the bomb all I can say is if you are not drinking Dunn bros you are not drinking the best

Service was quick and Friendly. I got a medium iced almond milk latte. It was good nothing out of…read morethis world but good. The shop was clean and they had some fun items for sale and other cute merchandise on display. Plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. Still stuck on Starbucks blond espresso... though. But I would go there again.

I went here to work one morning. I got a vanilla cooler, which was delicious. It was promptly made,…read moreso that was nice. As I was deciding where to work, because I had a few calls that I had to be on, the interior isn't sprawling but has a few outlets and different seating that is serviceable. I ended up going outside to take the calls, which was super nice. The Wi-Fi extended to the patio, and it was a bit quieter out there. It worked like a charm.

We went there for my birthday and again this location has to be my favorite for the setting and…read moreservice. The gin cocktail and chicken rotisserie sandwich were just what I needed. But the suggestion to have the Gouda Hashbrowns was so welcome. Forget about fries these Hashbrowns were the best! Hands down. Good for larger parties of six or perfect for two. Can't wait to go again.

The old saying goes "consistency is key", and consistency is what you get at Hazelwood. The…read moreslightly elevated price point matches their slightly elevated menu, vibe, and service. If you want to come here even relatively close to peak hours, I would highly recommend a reservation. My personal favorites here include the Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and the Minute Chicken. I've gotten both items multiple times and they are consistently great. Do yourself a favor and get the Dessert Flight; the portions are more than fair for the price and the Banana Cream Pie is to die for. We recently did brunch at Hazelwood for the first time. The Monkey Bread is a generous size with a crispy outside and gooey center - exactly how you would want it to be. The Smoked Gouda Hash browns are worth getting on the side with any item that doesn't already include them; they are so creamy and have a rich cheesy flavor with a nice crispy top layer. Unfortunately, I would not recommend the Avocado Toast. The bacon bits, lettuce, and poached egg completely overwhelm the avocado, which is virtually nonexistent. It's served on a very small and boring piece of wheat toast.