Happy Monday & Co. is such a cute spot! The coffee is so good, and it's the perfect place to get…read moresome work done, meet up with friends, or just hang out and enjoy your morning. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and I love how easy it is to spend a little time here. Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots when I'm looking for good coffee and a place to relax!

Pretty solid spot! I…read morelove how open it is here. It tends to be busy, so be ready for that! Lots of WFH folks and people catching up. I do enjoy that ambiance while working, but be prepared without headphones if that's not your vibe. I loved their matcha strawberry fields summer special, and grabbed a miel the second time. I really enjoy all the drinks I've had thus far, this little escape is perfect. You wouldn't think it's there with the mall being so nearby! Check this spot out for a little bit of peace, good working environment, and good drinks.

A drink is a little too sweet to make liking. Would definitely try something else next time. A cute…read moreand great space to do homework or study. Affordable items on the menu. Open seating everywhere and would like to try something else on the menu. Would come back again and maybe start studying or doing homework here!

I always enjoy seeing what creative drinks they come up with for the seasonal flights. It was my…read moreintention to grab a flight but we went kind of close to closing time and I was on the fence about some of the flavors at the time (this is a later post). I seen that they had a cheesecake cold press and that piqued my interest the most. It was really good! They have a lot of seating spaces and for the most part seemed like a nice small town cafe. Loved that there's other shops and things to do in the area as well. There was plenty of street parking when I went so no issues there. Definitely want to come back and get a flight sometime.

**This is one of the few local coffee shops in the New Brighton area, and it's a place I enjoy…read morevisiting.** The matcha is especially good, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. That said, I think the food menu has room for improvement. The sandwiches tend to be a bit dry and could use more flavor. For example, the bacon on the BLT tastes like pre-cooked grocery store bacon and is never heated when I receive it. I'd also love to see more bread options, especially sourdough. Overall, the coffee and customer service keep me coming back, but some enhancements to the food offerings would make the experience even better.

I met a friend at 3 pm on a Thursday. There was plenty of places to sit and ample parking…read more Food 5/5: I got an apple scone and the seasonal iced tea lemonade. The scone was moist and the drink was refreshing. Service 4/5: the staff overall seemed distracted. This maybe a transition time that they were wrapping up lunch stuff, so that may have played a factor. Ambiance 3/5: this place is small. If you're looking to have a truly private conversation, this isn't your place. The tables are close together, but overall plenty of seating. The bathroom was out of order, and that was a major deterrent. Overall this is a cute neighborhood coffee shop with solid drinks and pastries.

Best latte I have ever had! I asked for a recommendation from the barista and he didn't disappoint.read more

Great staff who were super friendly. Cute shop with seating to work or socialize. Love the seasonal…read moredrinks but have a great menu outside of that too. Lots of flavor options

I've been going to the Avant Garden since the late 90's, when I was working at the Courthouse…read more Good food, staff and the best Anoka Mocha !! All are welcome, fast service, and a bookstore, too!!

We were in the area and in the mood for a coffee. A quick google search brought us here…read more There is plenty of free street parking and some free lots in the area. Walking in this place felt cozy. Like you would want to be here on a cold rainy fall day with a book! This place is very LGBTQ+ friendly. This place did have spider webs in the windows and heavy dust around the windows as well. That was disappointing. You can still be cozy and clean. The staff here left us very underwhelmed. They were having a conversation and finished the conversation before helping us. So we stood there feeling stupid and awkward while they wrapped up their social hour... while taking our order, the person kept her eyes locked on the computer screen. It just didn't feel friendly at all. I expect that kind of service from a Starbucks but not a local coffee shop. My boyfriend got a latte which tasted burnt. Neither of us were a fan. I can't remember the name of the drink but I got a white chocolate cherry I believe latte. It was pretty good. I did order my drink with oatmilk and it was an extra $1.50! Are you insane!? That's literally crazy. That is by far the most expensive swap to oatmilk I have seen! That alone almost pushed this to a one star review, but the drink did taste good. Overall, there are so many coffee shops In the area, I don't feel we will be back to this one.

Met up with a friend to go over some work related things at Momo Cafe a few months ago and had a…read moregreat experience. We went late on a weekend morning and the place was packed. Momo Cafe is owned by the same family who own my favorite sushi restaurants: Momo Sushi in NE and AMA Sushi in Edina. This place was PACKED. We waited in a line to order that stretched all the way to the entrance of the quaint building. The vibe inside is quite cool but it is crowded so you might have to wait for someone to leave to grab a spot. We ended up only sticking around long enough to finish our food and then left to work somewhere else - it just was a bit too crowded for us to be productive and we didn't want to hog up space for other customers. I was pretty hungry while I was there so I ordered some meat momos. It took quite a bit of time for them to come out as they are made fresh, but they were delicious: incredibly savory and so fragrant. My recommendation is lean very far forward when eating these, one popped open while I was eating it and leaked all over me. Overall, great cafe and a good spot to grab a bite at too.

What a great experience!…read more The cafe is very nice and spacious! Lots of places to work or mingle. The black sesame latte with almond milk was amazing! Didn't try the food but nice to know they have some veggie options. Easy to find and great service - totally worth the trek to enjoy!

I saw this Boba tea shop pop up on my social media feed and was surprised it was so close yet I had…read morenever been to it before - I didn't realize it was nestled inside between the library and county office. What a great location for those needing a quick break or reprieve from waiting in the county office! I'll definitely have to come again when I'm doing a remote work day and try some of the treats! I ended up getting a mango milk tea on this first adventure and was thrilled to learn they don't use dairy. It was a bit sweet and I wasn't sure if I could do a sweetness percentage when ordering so I'll have to ask that next time but it was really great with lychee jellies. The woman working was super kind and it was ready within minutes! They have very limited hours but seating both in the shop as well as in the adjoining entrance lobby so plenty of space for folks to enjoy their drinks!

Cute lil cafe, with an adorable panda logo that parallels their shop, that is placed in a very…read moresmart, marketable location (studious people from the library, bustling workers from a Hennepin County office). The drinks are very affordable too, which I've had the unfortunate to pay heftier drinks elsewhere. Wanted something cozy and warm so I opted in for the chai. The staff was nice to help with the flavor of the chai (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg) which was a fun, unique way to order chai. As a result, the drink was very pleasant and flavorful. Highly recommend checking this spot out.

This is a great little coffee shop with both traditional drinks and their own recipes. Every…read moreThursday and Friday you'll see Matt and/or Bonnie running the counter. Matt is the Pastor of the Assembly of God church that meets at the other end of the building. Bonnie is retired and long dreamed of owning her own shop. So she gets to touch on that dream every week. Go on in and if you need someone to chat with, Bonnie will be a great listener and conversation partner. This space can also be rented for events. In fact every year for Small Business Saturday, they host booths of local owners and creators.

This is my second visit. I had a coffee date with kiddos. I CANT BELIEVE THIS PLACE ISN'T PACKED!…read moreIt's awesome!! So these Nordic waffles...yum! They have a few staple flavors like the breakfast waffle, Nutella & strawberries n cream. I could be wrong but I think the other flavors may be seasonal? We went with 3 breakfast, a Peaches n Cream and Key Lime waffle. They were all delish! For sips-we had the seasonal Blended Earl Blue (shake makes with Earl Blue tea), an iced Dirty Chai (Chai with espresso shots added) and I had requested a past coffee special of Cardamom honey latte (yep-hot. I know it's 99 degrees outside but this makes momma like hot coffee for the first one to start the day!) Oh! And a kids mango smoothie for the little tyke! It seemed like there was only 1 gal working-for ordering, making all the food and drinks. She seemed shocked that we wanted 5 waffles. I had to explain we haven't breakfasted yet (I know, I know! I'm a terrible mom that hasn't fed her kids at 11am already!) while our order was probably much larger than average, and she was the ONLY one working- she did a stellar job of getting it out. FYI- both times I've been here, those Nordic eats take awhile. So maybe don't come to try one unless you have time to wait for them to be handcrafted. The place is roomy with lots of seating inside, a few outside spots but like literally- two- A patio table and a loveseat. They also rotate local art on the walls, have a few local made bracelets and body scrubs, a great billboard for local advertising, 2 Unisex bathroom (1 with baby changing table!), an enclosed kid toy room with 2 comfy chairs for mommas to sip their coffee while the tots play. On top of all the above, my coffee was perfection to boot! I wish I could give it more STARS!