Such a quaint little shop to celebrate all things Scandinavian. Perfect place to get gifts for…read moreyour nostalgic Swedish expat family members or anyone who loves that kind of thing.

Excellent quality LEFSE and friendly customer service ! Great Nordic offerings Highly recommended !read more

Stopped in here after the gym again and had another great experience. It's quiet, clean and has…read moreamazing items with great prices. This time I couldn't find my mild curry block that I like so we had to go with medium hot (hopefully I survive). They did have vegan oyster sauce and some other vittles I needed. Staff are friendly and attentive, I love supporting them.

Cleaner Asian store that has what I'm looking for…read more I go to this store because they have the tom yum hot pot soup base that I love! Employees there re friendly and inviting.

Another hole-in-the-wall. A deli inside a grocery store. This neighborhood is known around the city…read moreas Little Somalia because of the population of that community that resides here. The decor leaves much to be desired, then again, It is a deli inside a convenience store. Never had the expectation of finding a very well designed table linen establishment. The food is decent. I have only had to stop few times after much drunken stupor at Palmer's Bar or after a show at the Cedar Cultural Center. The Sambusas are good. The Gyros and Falafels are okay. They also have frozen burgers on the menu. This neighborhood like some of the others in the city has a reputation for being "Sketchy" and It has all to do with the fact that most of these residents are Africans or Native Americans. You know, the kinda people that look nothing like the residents of Milaca, Minnesota or the rest of the state. And of course what is fueling this perception more is having those scary kids in the neighborhood with the complicated finger gestures, the ones with the saggy pants to their ankles showing off their Gangsta Scooby-Doo and Ned Flanders underwear themed when they lean over the counter to order. Yes, those sketchy kids. Tip: Order what you want at the Deli. They will give you the receipt to pay at the grocery checkout.

Kind of dingy in there, but the guy behind the counter is always friendly. Every time we go in,…read morehe's been surprisingly nice for a guy who works at a convenience store. They're open pretty late, so if you're out drinking in the Cedar-Riverside area, this is the place to go for gatorade and cigarettes. They also sell homemade Somali treats like sambusa, which are like samosa or empanadas. Spicy, beef-filled balls of goodness. My friend Joe bought one for two bucks and was like "This is the best thing ever!" He ate the whole thing, too, which was kind of awesome since we had been eating all evening (pizza at Punch's, pierogies at Kramarczuk's, hummus platter at Arcadia's). Overall, a decent convenient store with friendly staff and interesting home-made goods.

We stopped in during Paws on Grand- the owner was absolutely delightful and so friendly. It was a…read morehot day- she offered to let us sit in the entrance with the pups to cool down for a bit. She was so wonderfully outgoing. Went back another time without the pups and stopped in to browse around- so many cute items, specialty food, candy , gifts etc. so much to browse through and such a cute shop. I only wish I lived closer now- we lived about 6 blocks away for years and never visited- it's not until you move do you appreciate it.

I visited based on a recommendation and I was not disappointed. I wanted to purchase a gift to…read moresupport local businesses over the holidays. I asked 'what screams 'Golden Fig' such that is will create a unique gift for a special foodie person. They recommended the hot chocolate mix and spices as they create both in house and are unique to their store. There are several options for each and I chose one chocolate and some homemade marshmallows to accompany and several slices that reminded me of far away travels. So fun. I had a ton of fun perusing the store. There were so many things to look at. Lots of holiday options but also a few staples if you just need a local grocer. Parking is on street but I found a spot right in front. Great experience.

The food and smoothies here are so fresh and tasty. The staff here are so kind and welcoming. I…read morereally like this place and am so happy to have them in our neighborhood and recommend them to everyone.

Located in the Northeast neighborhood of Minneapolis, Surdyk's Liquor and Cheese is an institution,…read morestarted as a liquor and grocery store in 1934, moving to this location in 1979. Now run by third-generation owners, it expanded to retailing fine wine and cheeses as well. I stopped in to buy some house gifts, and was pleasantly surprised by its very large selection of products, displayed in a way that it was enjoyable to do some 'window shopping'. In my case, I focused on the whiskey's and found what I was hoping for (from the Nikka distillery, a place I had visited a long time ago). But surprisingly it carried American made whiskey (in this case, from the Seattle area) for a price that was lower than what I had paid when actually visiting the distillery itself. I took the time to walk around a bit, noticing that they had an entire section devoted to just German and Austria wines. (Would have been shocked to find wines from Luxembourg, which is on my list). There were also a large beer refrigerated room, as big as any I've seen at big retailers. Of course, it had the beers from the Midwest that are hard to find where I live now (Leinenkugel, Hamm's, and Zywiec). Also noticed a small display of cigars, protected behind locked glass. Ended up getting two Westland Single Malt 750ml for $56.99 each. Checkout was identical to any large liquor store chain (like a grocery store checkout with employees who do checkout and are not really knowledgeable about the products sold).

Nice selection of just about everything. $18.95 for a box of tea bags? Keep my credit in my…read morepocket on that one. Sandwiches made from fresh product, drinks to go, no room for dining, there is the adjoining bar which has a gated entrance. Lighting low key, had to take the shades off to better see items. Prices run **** although they'll probably tell you it's high quality. It would just be individual opinion. Crowded as the few aisles are close together so we rub elbows with fellow browsers.

Was in town for work and came across this restaurant. We talked in Saturday for dinner and sat at…read morethe bar as they had an hour long wait for walk ins. We had a great time at Spoon and Stable and the bartenders were super friendly and gave us great recs! We enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend this place :) Will come back when I am in Minneapolis!!

How on earth is this place still open. The food here is overcooked, tastes like spoiled food, &…read moreterrible service all around. Especially their desserts tastes really old. Everytime I've tried something here, I get a stomach ache for couple days, especially their old tasting desserts. 1st time stomach I thought it was just a fluke. Third try & 3 stomach aches later from the same place here & you're out of my books lol. Never again, No clue how this place has any business. I'm so glad more places have opened up in NL. Especially the Bellecour restaurant, the desserts there are 1000x better than the days tasting old crap that is served here at SnS. The interior is gorgeous, however, the entire establishment is a 0/10. I would not recommend this place to anyone. What an embarrassment this place is serving bad food to patrons. I recommend spending money at Porzana, Bar La Grassa, Bellecour... anywhere but here. This place is a joke for food. So embarrassing!

Best falafal supper light and fluffy! Spinach pie amazing and the tahini is great too!…read more We had a great experience there yesterday and the woman working was so great to us , our new go to spot for food!

Years ago this used to be the place for cheese curds and wings after the bar scene…read more Since the new owners took over a few years ago quality of food has gone downhill Chicken wings are over cooked , maybe fried twice but the seasoning is still great Cheese curds are over salty and service is so so They do stay open very late so if u need that snack after bar close !

Stopped in mid-morning on a Saturday, specifically on the hunt for a certain olive oil flavor…read moreneeded for a recipe. I was a little confused at first because the place still has signage or references from its previous name, but it all worked out just fine. As soon as you walk in, you're immediately hit with the amazing smell of garlic (I think the owner was roasting it that day--heavenly). My friend and I took our time browsing all the different olive oils and goodies. The shop has a really nice balance--part store, part cozy café. We ended up chatting with the owner for a bit, and she was welcoming. Overall, it was a really pleasant experience. We ordered the tomato mozzarella panini and a coffee each. I'll be honest--a tomato mozz sandwich wouldn't normally be my go-to, but it was surprisingly flavorful, light, and still filling (half was enough for me). Everything we had was delicious. There's seating inside.... tables and even a comfy couch--giving it that laid-back, neighborhood vibe. Also appreciated that there's a parking lot, which made things easy. If I'm in the area again and need olive oil (or just a chill spot for a coffee and bite), I'd absolutely stop in again!

I've been wanting to visit this spot for years-- their new name is Curiouser Foods. What a charming…read morelittle oilery tucked away with a curated selection of balsamic vinegars, olive oils, teas, and rare ingredients that food lovers dream about. The moment we walked in, the scent of garlic filled the air. The owner let us in on the secret: she was prepping garlic for their sandwiches. Naturally, we had to try the caprese sandwich, and it did not disappoint--fresh, flavorful, and that garlic? Incredible. The whole place gave off relaxed European vibes, and the staff couldn't have been friendlier. I'll definitely be back.

I got such good vegetarian food here as part of the Cedar-Riverside Open Streets festival. While…read moreI'm not sure if everything I ate was regularly offered, the barley salad (kinche) definitely is, so I'll be back for at least that. Super friendly employees, too.

The food here is so, so good. And so is the coffee! They make espresso drinks really well, not…read moreburned at all. My only issue is that I can't dine in here because they burn so much incense (it gives me a headache). So when I'm craving their delicious fuul, which unlike some other food here takes 20 minutes while they make it fresh, my decadent routine is to order it, then go down the hallway to Afro Deli and eat a sambusa while I wait.