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.

Such a beautiful café and truly one of those places that feels special the moment you walk in. The…read moredesserts are displayed and look like perfection. The service is always wonderful and welcoming, and I'm always delighted to see Marc himself. It's such a nice personal touch to see the person behind these beautiful creations there on each visit. You can feel the passion that goes into his craft. A must-visit if you appreciate beautiful pastries, thoughtful details, and desserts that taste just as good as they look. On street parking, can be a challenge during peak hours but usually easy to find a spot.

Acute bakery with a wonderful patio. We shared an almond croissant and a mushroom and cheese…read morecroissant. Both were TO DIE FOR. The pastry was buttery and flaky and the flavors were divine. We will be regularly returning. The prices came across as a bit high on first blush, but after eating they were fair noting a.) the quality, b.) the work that goes into making a croissant (watch great British baking show if you aren't aware), and c.) the size (I would say they are 1.5-2x the typical croissant size, consider sharing if you're not too hungry). Service was friendly and timely.

I had to have been one of the first customers to Cafe Astoria when it first opened and used to…read morevisit frequently. I've since removed myself due to how popular the shop got and recently had an opportunity to revisit. I'm so glad I did! What I once knew as a tiny, cozy shop has expanded into an entire new section directly behind the original space allowing for more guests to visit. This is fantastic! I know the original owners of Cafe Astoria have stepped down, yet I'm pleased to say under the new ownership that many of the original decor and items remain the same from awhile back. The biggest transformations are the larger space, added painted mural, flexible ordering system where you can now order from a QR code at your table or walk up the register, expanded menu that includes brunch all day and items such as breakfast sandwiches and avocado toast. What went from a small crepe and specialty coffeehouse has truly grown. Don't worry the crepes and coffees are all still on the menu. I had the mango smoothie bowl and a mushroom and Swiss crepe - both were outstanding. I even had an iced pumpkin chia. Yum! I look forward to returning. The hospital workers are so lucky to be close to this establishment.

My favorite cafe in MN, hands down! Staff is friendly and very efficient. You ordee via a QR code…read moreand usually the wait for food is no more than 10min. Seating is first come, first serve. Wifi is good and some people WFH here, but it does get crowded fast on the weekends! The menu is expansive, but the crepes and drinks seem to be the main attractions. They have unique espresso and matcha options, including a secret menu and seasonal items. They do tend to be on the sweeter side. I always get the dirty matcha! My friend enjoyed the campfire mocha and creme brulee in the pasr. The crepes are pretty good - thin, but still soft as crepes should be! I also like the variety. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu here!

I got to try SoYen Desserts at the pop-up they held at Wishi Co (great pairing, btw!). I only tried…read moretheir Blackberry Pistachio donut, but it left me wishing I had tried other flavors. I'm not usually fond of filled donuts, but theirs are light and fluffy with a filling that just melts in your mouth. Though $6 a donut felt a bit steep (or maybe I'm just cheap), it feels worth it and an elevated enough experience to justify it! Even better was finding out that I'm located right up the road from their storefront in St Paul! I will be seeing you again very soon, SoYen :)

The brioche itself was nice and had a good texture…read more My main issue was with the creams. They didn't really taste like what I expected, and I was especially disappointed by the lack of yuzu flavor and tang. I was hoping for something brighter and more pronounced.

Very cute ice cream spot with outdoor seating. It smells very sweet inside and I like how unique…read morethe dessert shop is with their flavors. There is a self-order kiosk or you can order at the counter. Food was mid in all honesty. The Strawberry Matcha Ice Cream was probably one of the biggest misses I have ever had. It is vanilla ice cream with strawberry jam at the bottom, and whisked matcha (still warm!) on TOP of the ice cream, making it a major spill hazard. This was pretty disappointing since we were expecting actual matcha ice cream (and maybe it was wrong of us to assume so). I wish the kiosk had images of the items for ordering though...didn't seem like there were any and you just had to hope that what you're getting sounds intriguing enough just by the name. Boba Ice Cream (brown sugar syrup) was okay. The brown sugar syrup was what was saving the entire thing. It's aesthetically cute, but it doesn't wow me. Def a cute spot, but it's only Instagrammable foods. Not worth for the taste though :(

The food is superb. I have never had a banana flavored ice cream this tasty before. The service was…read moreamazing. Stephen was awesome and he served us wity a smile. Even recommended if its going to be too sweet to not do something and to try the strawberry matcha for my partner. The music is great. Not too heavy and very calming and inviting. So I would highly recommend this place. The merch here is even amazing. They have shirts and tumblers too. A must visit indeed. ~ Freya

I got to try insomnia cookies last year in Minneapolis, so see that they are in Saint Paul is VERY…read moreexciting!! These are THE best cookies in Minnesota! What makes them so great? They are served warm! They are gooey and delicious! My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it! There is paid street parking in front of the building and plenty of parking ramps as well. There is seating inside though all the chairs were up when I went in, so my son and I just took our cookies to go! The service was quick but I wouldn't have said friendly... however these cookies are worth it! If you haven't experienced these, DEFINITELY give them a try!!

Ovens are working again and cookies are delicious. Updated my rating as promised because I don't…read morewant any bad juju with my favorite late night spot

We stopped in for some excellent sandwiches. The Mortadella is a must plus add some of their hot…read moresauce. The Coxinha (chicken croquette) is great and the Kibeh is okay. Service is excellent.

I live in the southwest metro area and will regularly make the drive to St Paul just to go to…read moreLittle Brazil. This is the only place in the Twin Cities where you can get Brazilian food, outside of churrasco-style/ayce places. And the food is AUTHENTIC. My husband is Brazilian and feels like he's back home when he goes here. It's a bonus we can also stock up on grocery items we can't find anywhere else! The staff are all super friendly and willing to help you with pronouncing the Portuguese items :) My favorites are coxinha (croquette), pão de queijo (cheese bread), and misto quente (ham & cheese sandwich). My husband's favorites are the mercadão (mortadella sandwich), feijoada (Sat only - the national dish of Brazil) and passion fruit mousse.

Our food was incredible! When you walk in you order and pay…read moreright at the counter and then they bring your food to your table. We got the biscuits and gravy, pig's eye breakfast and with a single pancake. The maple bacon butter was divine with the pancake and the biscuits and gravy was a different approach compared to your traditional biscuits and gravy and we loved them! Service was great, restaurant was clean and my coffee was also very good. I don't think they have a parking lot so you do have to park on the street and pay for a meter but there were plenty of spot when we stop by.

I love the buttered tin so much!! Their cinnamon rolls and breakfast burrito are my go to. I think…read moreeverything is made with locally sourced ingredients, which is an amazing way to support our community. It's a cute little breakfast stop on the weekends. They are usually open until 3pm. It's street parking! Don't forget to order at the counter, then sit down and wait for the 10/10 breakfast.

Cute chocolate/honey shop!…read more NOTE: they have moved to a less visible, and honestly a little less photogenic, location across the river. They are now in a quiet area of businesses in the Harriet Island area, which happens to have lots of nice areas to stroll. This is a shop that sells artisan chocolate and honey. They're super proud of their honey and even invited me to check out the buzzing bee boxes out back! This is good honey; I don't have pure honey too often but this is very sweet stuff. The chocolate bonbons filled with honey are great, perfect blend of the two. You can also get chocolate-drizzled honeycomb which is quite intense and is ideally experienced shmushed onto some toast or creatively combined with something somehow, but it is a good idea to do something like that. And they have chocolate that isn't about honey but is interesting, artisan stuff! And you can sample a whole bunch of the flavors! Get bars of the ones you like or maybe do what I did and buy a mixed bag of little pieces and bring them to a party and let people guess what the flavors are. The owner was very nice to talk to here, so if you want to do some shopping that might involve either chocolate or honey I think you will be glad you came here.

Prices are too high. Just really creepy vibes I got every…read moretime there . Chocolate was delicious.

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.