A sweet escape we stumbled on last summer that definitely deserves a shout out is the wonderful…read more@soyendesserts They are in a building literally next to the St. Paul Farmers Market. (Future post for them, stay tuned) Their amazing donut flavors do rotate and they do get sold out of items because they're that good. Flavors we got today and loved: Lemon Cloud Dream (mmmmmm bright and delish) Cocoa Cloud Raspberry Delight All of these were light and fluffy and full of amazing filling that was airy whipped and flavorful. This spot is one to make sure you stop by and try something if you're at the market or just in the area.

I can't give it more than four stars for reasons I'll get into but I definitely recommend trying it…read moreif you are around when they're open. It seems that they are rightly known for their sweet baked goods, hence the name, but they have some savory offerings as well. I had heard good things about their congee so I made a point to try that. It was good! Filling, plenty of meat. I also have had a unique, savory roll that was buttery and great, I forgot what it's called but it's good. And I had a Lychee Rose brioche donut. Decadent! Delicious. Loved it. I got a Vietnamese coffee one time that was great, and a matcha milk with ube foam that was also great. So, yeah, really everything I've had has been great! The opening hours are painfully limited. They are only open from 9am to 1pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. And both times I came it was close to noon and they were sold out of LOTS of things. I'm convinced that if you go there because you want something specific, you simply can't trust them to have it available. Instead of planning a specific visit, the wiser approach would be to give them a look if you're in the area during one of the 12 hours they are open in a given week, and see if you're interested in what they aren't sold out of. They have an indoor counter which you get to via the main entrance on 4th street, and guessing your way through the halls until you find them past that gallery. There is also a seating section which has the ambience of a break room at a DMV. But there is also an outdoor window on Saturday & Sunday, with some seats set up in the alley; that description sounds dicey but it's perfectly fine. My hope is that they improve on some of this to make for a more predictably positive experience!

Crisp & Chewy has the best macarons I've had; they're true to what the name says: crisp & chewy…read more They have a huge variety of flavors, all of which are amazing. The folks working the stand are always really helpful & kind; I look for them at every farmers market I go to. The St. Paul farmers market is definitely the place to be (early, since they sell out)! I can't recommend these enough, you've got to get your hands on some!

So much nostalgia here! Going downtown during the holidays to go shopping and see Santa as a kid at…read moreDaytons was a treat! It was great to go back here so many years later and see this space turned into a holiday shopping space for local artists. There was something for everyone on my list. It made me smile to see the old polar bears and shirts for sale also! We went downstairs to a temporary MN sports exhibit which was open and free to the public. There was a lot of MN college and pro memorabilia on display. Hope they do this again next year!

This pop up Boutique is amazing, every December you will be able to shop at Daytons!!!!…read more Many winter items, both apparel and savory food item perfect for winter. Also you can find Dayton branded items if you are into nostagy

Wow. Just wow. I first heard about Cornelius Pasta from watching the Jason Show. Yes I watch the…read moreJason Show.  Cornelius Pasta started as a pop up at the farmers market. They have grown into their own fresh made pasta company. Anyhow after failing on my first attempt I finally placed an order. Let me tell you, we are already planning on our next order. This is one of those situations where you believe you have found something so great that you kind of want to keep it a secret to help ensure that we always get our pasta order before the world finds out. Anyhow we thought we would try their Three Cheese Ravioli, Scarpinocc which had fresh asparagus and lemon ricotta and a package of brown butter. No question the best pasta we have ever had! Each pasta was enough for a meal for two adults. To put this in perspective, my in-laws recently went to dinner at a well known pasta restaurant. Each of their entrees was over $20 each. Each. For $15 dollars, and 3 minutes cooking time in boiling water, fed 2 adults. Not only is that a great deal, the pasta is outstanding! Menu is available on Wednesdays, pasta pick up in on Saturday. We'll already planning our next order. For some outstanding fresh and locally owned and made pasta, check out Cornelius Pasta.

From the owner: Welcome home to our brand new 55+ community in Falcon Heights, MN. Choose from a variety of 2…read moreBedrooms, 1 Bedroom, and Studio apartments. Our comfortable design and many amenities will leave you breathless! Take advantage of our library, community room, fitness center, screened porch, underground parking, private dining room, breathtaking views of the University farm, and much more!

This is a pop-up coffee shop. They post a schedule to their IG with times and locations. I was able…read moreto catch them at the Mill City Farmers market. They specialize in Chai - which is what I ordered and it was good. My sister said it tasted like Christmas in a cup, lol. I also ordered an Iced Matcha which was also good. The staff were super nice & generally cool, very friendly. I will for sure have to catch them again soon!

From out of town, and visited the Mill City Farmers Market. I like chai drinks and was interested…read morein tasting the Red Wolf Chai. My preference is to always drink my chai hot, but they only offered it cold. The chai was good, but it didn't overwhelm me. Again, I'm not a cold chai person.

Bread and pastry heaven!!!! I'm already planning my next order...everything is SOOOOO…read moreDELICIOUS!!!!!!!!!!

From the owner: At Sma Ting, we bake the flavors of Scandinavia — from buttery Viennese breads to twisted Cardamom…read moreknots, Lingonberry rolls, saffron buns, silky Norwegian school buns, and much more. Each small batch is handmade, hand rolled in Stillwater, MN, with care, tradition, and intention. Pickup and Free Local Delivery every Saturday and Sunday! Come see why the little things really are the sweetest.

Had a great time getting to explore, very cool to see some of the inter workings of a roastery! Was…read morethere during an event so there were many booths to sample coffee at! We were big fans of the Croissant Waffle, will be looking for them at other pop ups!

From the owner: Largest electric Roastery in the US and only in Minnesota!…read more We craft unique intentionally sourced specialty coffee, roasted with 90% less emissions, and packaged sustainably. This location is for wholesale, check out our website to buy or find stores we’re located in. Visits are by appointment only.