I've been wanting to get here for years after hearing about the cinnamon rolls. I was finally in…read morethe area at the right time (after Art in the Hollow which was also amazing!) I managed to snag the LAST cinnamon roll! I am taking the fact it was the last in to account. It wasn't the freshest - and an outside corner piece - so it was a bit dry and hard. However, it turns out the roll is just an easy way to get the frosting in your face. Omg. Delicious, buttery amazing frosting. (Which they did frost at the time of purchase). The place is small but they have an upstairs as well as a nice garden patios.

SUPER cute coffee shop with a very impressive menu of breakfast fare. I got a breakfast called…read more"Hashbrown Bake Platter" whose name undersells itself; the potato part was a delicious, savory cake with hash browns, cheese, bacon, and sausage in an ideal ratio. It also came with perfectly done scrambled eggs and toast. I got a unique latte as well; I asked the barista for her favorite and wound up with a raspberry & dark chocolate latte that had a surprising shock of bitterness. It was great. You will probably really like the ambience. It appears to have been built out of a lovely Victorian home in Dayton's Bluff, and there is plenty of upstairs seating including cute tables on the landings. There is also a very green patio. Friendly service tops it all off nicely. Their only not-open day is Tuesday, so bear that in mind. There is neighborhood street parking which you may have to hunt around a bit for. I really think you'll enjoy hanging out here!

Oh I KNOW you're going to like this place. It is a great coffee shop with nice coffee drinks and…read moresome hot breakfast food. PLUS, it is a very nice record store! Great selection; I spotted a couple of records that I don't find often. And they have cassette tapes! I am very much of the cassette tape generation and I can confirm that those janky little rectangles don't have the same nostalgia appeal as big, pretty disks, but it's cool that they are offered! If you are just interested in checking out a record store I think you'll be satisfied here. But I like coffee shops and I loved my coffee and my breakfast sandwich. I got the Caramel Creme Brulee latte which was delicious. They even singe the top like a real creme brulee! It sounds like it will be too sweet but it isn't; great flavor balance with the coffee flavor not being overtaken. They sell a variety of beans as well. There is a nice sidewalk patio area, and it's a comfortable, chill hangout spot in this lively urban neighborhood. I like it very much here!

Do you like a great cup of coffee, latte, espresso? Or maybe a fantastic breakfast sandwich? All…read morewhile you are surrounded by a nice little record shop? If you like one, two, or all of these things this is the perfect place for you. Do not hesitate to go to this fantastic spot. Also, the staff could not be more helpful or nice. I will be back to Caydence many, many times!

My friend took me out to Hmong Village to check out some craft supply vendors. We decided to grab a…read moredrink and some snacks. My friend told me that Blueberry had a really good drink called Strawberry Summer. We got that and my other friend ordered Brown sugar boba. The drinks were fairly priced (cash only), and good. They were a bit busy the day we went but the line went quick and drinks came out reasonably fast. Didn't have much interaction with the staff but they seemed cool.

Located within Hmong village in the back where all of the food stands are, across one of the soup…read moreplaces is this Boba spot. My friends that are local said that they're caramel delight is one of there better flavors, it has ice blended with milk, caramel pudding, and boba pearls. It's a pretty large cup but very refreshing and not too sweet if you're afraid it's too sweet. They made the drinks pretty quickly and it's perfect to get after having a full meal at Hmong Village. Service is also very quick and it's just a store front, not sure if it's cash only but a lot of the vendors there are cash only. I would try any of of their other drinks on the menu, their strawberry summer looks good and they have additional toppings that can also be added.

No joke, guys, this is the BEST Breakfast Burger I've ever had. I swear they sprinkle magic into…read moretheir garlic aoli. My hubby ordered the Brunch Poutine and couldn't get enough of it, either, and they're generous with their portions. Our waiter was sweet, attentive and kind and I can't wait to bring my best friend here to check out the fabulous art and swag.

Very tasty coffee with fun latte flavors! They allow dogs in the shop which is great if you have a…read morefurry friend. Pastries and food available. Attached to the restaurant so there is lots of seating. Staff were friendly! WiFi was good, parking difficult downtown and not free unfortunately.

I was out exploring and found the Exquisite Cake Bakery. The decorated cakes were beautiful. I…read morewanted to buy one but I had no occasion to buy one for so I opted for a chocolate donut and apple turnover. Can't want to eat them for my breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful. The store was clean and welcoming. The pastries were help-yourself with rules around using the bread tongs and trays to keep things sanitary. Great stop.

I tried Exquisite Cake Bakery for the first time by ordering a Too Good to Go full cake mystery bag…read morefor $9.99. We got a Caramel Tres Leches cake and it was the most delicious tres leches cake I have ever eaten. I never knew this bakery existed as it looks very unbecoming from the outside. It's in a strip mall on White Bear Ave. Once I stepped inside I was welcomed by the staff and the delicious smells of all the baked goods.

Alright so I've been to cosettas so many times that I know exactly what I want and where it is. My…read morefamily and I frequent the deli and pasticceria, only going to the actual restaurant if we have a big group. The pasticceria is sooo cute and decorated like a little cafe in Italy. I appreciate the floors and decoration, they 100% lean into the Italian culture. The service is always great, everyone smiles and makes sure your selection is to your liking. I've gotten coffee, macaroons, gelato, everything from here and they never disappoint. It's always a great time, especially meeting friends or just grabbing some good sips on the go. I had a gelato with one scoop of this raspberry sorbet and another scoop mango, I loved the fruitiness and texture. It's a bit pricey which knocks down a star, but otherwise a lifelong favorite. P.S. I love the parking and that ITS FREE.

Located right next to Cossetta Alimentari,), the Pasticceria is a nostalgic delight. Chock-full of…read moredelicious dessert delights (and no small amount of charm), the store absolutely took me back to the pastry shops I remember from when I visited Italy. Think tile, dark wood, display cases full of beautiful desserts, and brass. With great staff and smiles all around, the Pasticceria feels and tastes like the good old days. I highly recommend.

A favorite weekend activity I enjoy is when I ask my fella to go on a coffee adventure, and then we…read morejump in the car and drive around to try new spots around town. Today we got out n about and landed at @wildflyercoffee in St. Paul. They do have another location in MPLS. This is a really cool business that yes makes some good coffee but also has an important mission. "To create employment opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability through the cultivation of life skills and personal empowerment." We tried one of their specialty lattes The Longfellow -brown butter Carmel and cinnamon It's awesome to find local spots like this that have a real impact on people's lives and the community.

Coffee with a purpose! What a lovely coffee shot with kind…read morestaff, quite a bit of seating, its own parking lot, and seasonal drinks. I got the ginger bread latte which was not too sweet. As someone who likes their drinks in the sweet side, I still enjoyed it a lot. There's quite a bit of seating for small groups, a large table for a big group or coworking, bar seating, and lounge chairs. There are minimal outlets along the walls so if you need to plug in while working, be sure to scout a good spot. Their merch was so cute and I almost bought this owala!

It was fun to sit and have tea in this fancy hotel. The service was friendly but it took too long…read morefor the food to come out; like we waited an hour for the food and I drank way too much tea during the wait. The tea was black currant tea, so it's not a choice of teas. The savories were just ok, but the bread on the tea sandwich was dry. The scones were good and I enjoyed the candied nuts and the sweets. The pineapple mousse was my favorite.

I've done the tea at the St. Paul Hotel two other times, a holiday tea and non-holiday. Today's…read moreholiday tea was disappointing. The atmosphere is still lovely. The lobby decorated festively, beautiful live piano music playing in the background. The table setting is nice. In the past, each course was brought out separately with the wait staff explaining what each course offered. We were given different options for tea. Today, only black current tea was offered. The first three courses came out together, served on a 3 tier tray. We had a menu in front of us and had to figure out what we were eating. Many sweet things, felt overwhelming to have it all there at once. Course three (bottom of the tray) were the savory sandwiches. We enjoyed one of those. I understand that doing it this way requires less wait staff, but it really diminshed what had been a very special experience. Shortly after receiving the three tiered serving tray, they brought out the fourth course, a cold scone. It was plopped on a plate in front of us. No clotted cream or jam but some kind of butter. The clotted cream was missed. We were looking forward to a warm scone with clotted cream. Today's choice, a fruit cake scone was cold, dry and without much taste with no clotted cream to help revive it. Our servers were pleasant. One came around to show us a Christmas ornament for purchase. That seemed odd. We both thought today's tea was fair, not what it had once been. We were disappointed.

A small market with a big selection. They have a lot of more unique stuff than you would find at…read morebig chain grocery stores. There were even some artisan bowls and such. The staff was very friendly.

I feel the need to update my review amid the COVID-19 madness right now. I went to this location on…read morea Saturday afternoon during the height of social distancing and people stocking up for 30 days worth of supplies for a self-quarantine. I was expecting the images that I've been seeing in the news: empty shelves, chaotic and aggressive atmosphere, etc. What I discovered at Mississippi Market was the exact opposite. I was one of about 10 other customers. Every single shelf was full of beautiful produce and all the necessities (except for toilet paper but I don't blame the co-op... people are truly unreasonable with this obsession right now and have purchasing patterns that are difficult to anticipate). There was music playing softly in the background and the staff were calm and friendly, even though I know their workday is exponentially more difficult right now. There was so much extra hand sanitizer around the store. The good kind that smells like lavender! Thank you to this co-op for being the calmest haven for ingredients to make nutrient dense meals throughout this time of isolation and public chaos.

A small but mighty coffee shop on the west side of Saint Paul. The menu is nice with a little bit…read morefor everyone. I tried the Lemon Bar Latte and it was AMAZINGLY good! It was smooth and not overly sweet. I also tried the French Toast Breakfast Sandwich and it was quite good. Total was a little over $$22 for the two items and a 20% tip. Free street parking available. They are also doing great things for the community and that is worth so much more than great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

Totally forgot how close I live to this spot! Backstory Coffee was the perfect little stop before…read moreheading to the MN Yacht Club Music Festival with my bestie. We rolled in a little before 1:00 PM and had no trouble finding easy street parking (huge win!). The vibe inside? Mixed. While the space was cute, relaxed and inviting, the service was... not so much. The guy at the front counter barely looked up from his screen, and let's just say, enthusiasm wasn't on the menu. Definitely not the warm welcome we hoped for and very unfortunate. BUT--shoutout to my bestie for treating us to a coffee date, because the drinks were solid. I had the piña colada cold brew, which was super sweet at first, but after a quick stir, it hit just right. My bestie went with the strawberries & cream cold brew and a matcha lemonade. Both were surprisingly good, but the matcha lemonade really stood out to me; so refreshing and unique. All in all, Backstory was a convenient and tasty pre-concert stop. If the service matched the drinks, this would've easily been a 5-star visit.