Wonderful Customer Service and products I always find something wonderful in the store for gifts or…read morepersonal.

From the owner: Wayzata is a community rich in history and tradition as evidenced by the Historic Train Depot…read morelocated on the Wayzata Bay shores of Lake Minnetonka. Five Swans sits across from the Depot and has enjoyed over 45 years of business on the west end of Main Street. We relocated to a new building in the summer of 2011, just two doors down from our previous location. It is a beautiful new home for us!

I LOVE this place. I like kitchen stores in general, but this one stands out. The staff is friendly…read moreand incredibly knowledgable, and always willing to help out and make recommendations. You can tell they have a passion for this stuff. The store has a very nice, clean, high-quality feel to it. It's a great place to find specialty kitchen/bar items as well as the standard essentials. I don't live in St. Peter, but I will always make a special trip to support this store.

From the owner: Cooks and Company is a locally owned kitchen shop abundant with the likes of the most popular…read morebrands like Le Creuset, Wusthof, Oxo, Epicurean, Nordicware & many more. From cookware to cutlery, bakeware to gadgets, your bar to your countertop, we've got what your kitchen needs.

A true hidden gem in Buffalo! They have a wonderful selection of gourmet foods (don't miss the sea…read moresalt chocolate--it was divine), high-end cookware, and unique kitchen tools. The store is beautifully curated, and the cooking classes look fantastic. I walked out with a bag full of items I never planned to buy but couldn't resist. Can't wait to come back and take a class!

A friend and I took The Abundant Kitchen's macaron cooking class & had a great experience. AK's…read moreowner provided a prep demo to go over the recipe & provided many do's and do not's she had either learned by experience, or from local macaron business owners in the twin cities. The demo was very helpful before we broke in to groups and tried it out for ourselves. Due to this class' popularity - the group sizes were a bit larger (we had 5). Although we all found tasks to divvy up, we did feel bad that most didn't get to really try out all the steps of making this high-maintenance cookie to really get hands-on experience. Becki, our instructor & AK owner, was very interactive and helpful throughout the whole class. She provided good tips and tricks & created a fun environment, encouraging & fostering great group interaction. During the baking time we took a brief "shopping break" to explore the store. Becki has so many practical, high-quality cooking items it is a great store. You could find absolutely anything you could possibly need in your kitchen! Back to class, Becki had prepped the buttercream for us to fill the cookies. She went over different combinations we could try with jelly fillings & then we got to try our hand at filling. We only wished we had remembered to ask a few questions about making the buttercream, since we didn't get to mix this up during the baking phase & gain hands-on experience. We are always so impressed with the variety of classes Becki offers, her passion for cooking, & we loved the great environment she fostered during the class. The members of the class were from all over the metro, proving it really is worth "the drive" to Buffalo if this is not a close location for you. AK's Facebook page and website are updated frequently to keep you in-the-know on all upcoming events. Time flies by during class! But you leave with a good experience, tactical skills, a recipe card, and for this class we each took home ~10 macarons. Bon appetit!

I have taken two classes, one with a friend and one where I wanted to surprise my husband with a…read morecooking night and special guests. The chef even played along to make things go smoothly. The class pace is great for beginners and advanced chefs, and they have a great selection of classes. Note that they have you in groups of 6 - we ended up making new lifelong friends. Overall great learning and experience! They ask for feedback at the end of class and you also get a discount for the shop. I have also purchased croissant and danishes from the storefront and they're top tier.

I needed more time in this place, but since it was my first time, I managed to park in a spot that…read morewas going to be needed for valet service soon so I had to move quickly. I was greeted when I walked in and several staff members answered my question about the parking. Luckily I had been on the easy to navigate website beforehand, so I knew what I was after: knife storage and an apron. I located those and then allowed myself a little browsing. I think the sunny feeling was only partly sunshine through the windows; the lighting is very nice, and soon someone asked if I needed help finding anything. I also noticed the large cooking classroom. I got a croissant for the road in addition to my small purchase. I think this is my new favorite croissant in the Twin Cities! Up until now it had been Rose Bakery.

You know how it goes. You have an idea of something you want to make (version two of the chili…read moregarlic crisp) and how you want to make it (sliced garlic instead of chopped), but no idea if the tool you would need (a mini-mandoline) exists. Spoiler alert: it DOES exist, and you can buy it in-store, today! This Crate and Barrel is located in the Galleria, so it is extremely convenient for me. Despite it being Saturday afternoon (and thus busy), there was ample parking. To add to the positive experience, I was immediately greeted by a helpful employee who directed me to the microplane department, where I found my precious (mini-mandoline). Superb! The clearance department was close by, too, and I found a gorgeous stainless steel bento box (at a great price). My coworkers are going to be so jealous. The final "make for a great experience" happened in hole I was in line to check out--another helpful employee asked if I was going to pay with a card (I was) and offered to check me out right away, so I was in and out as quick as can be. Thank you, Crate and Barrel!

I purchased a soap dispenser two weeks ago. It didn't work. When I went to return it, the clerk…read moresaid they don't accept returns that have been used. How do you know if a soap dispenser works unless you put soap in it to test. I am very disappointed.

Cute small store packed full of older Bundt cake style pans, kitchen cooking gadgets, and baking…read moreutensils! It really enjoyed browsing the collection of prior season styles. I had a specific pan style in mind that I was not able to find online from Nordic Ware at the time of shopping and was actually able to purchase it at the outlet! If you don't mind looking through inventory while shopping there is a fair amount that are a good price. Even the pans that had deformities were in pretty solid condition. The staff was helpful and provided information regarding best type of care of the pans and how to cook with their cookware. I love that Nordic Ware is an American made brand that makes high quality bakeware. If I am in the area and in need of cook ware I would definitely come again.

If you love baking with Bundt pans like I do, this is absolutely a dream destination. It's a small…read moreshop with a LOT of awesome stuff. I visited in mid-November, so they had autumn and Halloween things on mark-down and quite a few new winter pieces out. The folks who work here are the nicest people and they actually wanted to help me save money---how awesome is that?! I'd found a few pieces I wanted, and one of the ladies who worked there said, "I think we have those in the back," and took me to where they have the yellow tag seconds and clearance items. Here's a helpful hint for if you shop in this area: the uglier pans are apparently the ones for industrial use, meaning they are not pretty on the outside but the interior is triple-coated and will last a lot longer because they are designed for heavy use. Now, with all the goods in this section, you have to look carefully for scratches and dings, but I found things in good condition that were about $20 less than their 'pretty' counterparts across the room. The factory store doesn't sell goods online. They are all about the treasure hunt mentality. I certainly found some treasures!

A very fun little shop for the other type of foodie (the ones who like to cook instead of eat)…read more Full of gadgets and gear and staff are nice and knowledgeable.

This is a cute little shop that is big enough to have just about anything you need, plus some cute…read moreextras and fun stuff that can make great gifts. The employees have been very friendly the two times we are in there. While the store is pretty packed with their selection, it is well-organized and clean.