The in-laws being in town was the exact excuse I needed to finally stop in here, and oh heck yeah,…read moreI anticipate many future stops. The place doesn't have a big footprint, but it doesn't need to. Types of chocolates are arranged based on their flavors, like those with peanut butter, those with fruit, those with mint, those with fudge, etc. Trust, there's plenty to choose from, and each flavor has a bin of samples available for you to try. I didn't wanna go TOO ham scarfing down sample after sample, limiting myself to four in order to make a decision about what I wanted to bring home (the winner ended up being Orange With Envy Pecans but the Yellow Jackets were tempting). Pricing is a little steep, but you're getting a really good quality product that's produced locally, supporting a small business. I've been weening myself off generic candy (like Nestle and Mars) because it may be cheap but it just isn't quality or that satisfying ultimately. So I'm glad to have found the Droolin' Moose (which is conveniently about a five minute drive from my house) as an alternative temptation. They do have a loyalty program with a stamp card so that every twelve cups you buy, you'll get lucky number thirteen for free. Huzzah! Yes, all the candies are packaged in cups, which have a fun new design for each season! A little something to collect if you want. ;) I also noticed their catalogue which had many boxes or options to bulk order that reduce the price some. They also offer shipping, which may prove dangerous for my in-laws visiting from California, LOL. They also had various apparel for purchase, as well as greeting cards and little plush moose. The employee working there was courteous and helpful, taking the time to explain the store to us since we were newcomers. The parking lot at this location is quite dinky and only fits five or six cars. Turning in off busy Lyndale can be a smidge nerve-wracking, just be warned.

We stopped in on our way home, and I'm so glad we did! The shopping experience was relaxed and…read morecasual, with friendly customer service that made us feel welcome. There's also a spacious free parking lot, which made the visit even more convenient. One of my favorite things was being able to sample different chocolates and candies before deciding what to buy. My top favorites were the Big Shots, the combination of rich milk chocolate and coconut was absolutely delicious. The Cherry Bombs were another standout!! the chocolate covered cherries were so good its hard to have just one. I was also pleasantly surprised by the Yellow Jackets. I wasn't sure if I would like them, but they completely won me over and will definitely be on my must buy list the next time we visit. They were crunchy and the lemon flavor wasn't artificial at all. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift or simply want to treat yourself, this is a great place to stop. The quality of the chocolate is excellent, and for the amount you get, I definitely think it's worth the price. We'll definitely be back!

Such a fun concept if you're in the mood for a treat…read more I love that you can mix and match cookies and ice cream flavors to create your own custom ice cream sandwich, which makes it a fun experience and easy to try different combinations. The portions are huge, which definitely helps justify the stop. The ice cream itself wasn't the highest quality I've had, but the generous serving size helps make up for that. The only downside for me was the overall setup. It didn't feel especially welcoming, there's no indoor seating, and no bathroom, so it's definitely more of a quick grab-and-go stop.

Loved that there are so many options! I decided to try the ice cream sandwich, thought it would be…read moresmaller than the other options. That was totally not the case, it was huge. Definitely could not pick it up and eat it . There were several cookie options, as well as a bunch of ice cream choices. I decided on chocolate chip cookie and the chocolate peanut butter ice cream. They also ask if you want it hot-pressed, which I opted for. The cookie was not very flavorful, so I wouldn't choose that again. The hot-press didn't warm the cookies, so would also skip that. The ice cream was phenomenal. It had large delicious ribbons of peanut butter throughout the smooth chocolate ice cream. I definitely will return just for the ice cream! The service was great, staff was super friendly and helpful.

We stopped by early Sunday morning at the Minneapolis Farmers Market to beat the rush, and it was…read moredefinitely worth it! The owner was still setting up, but he immediately greeted us, took our order, and even took the time to have a genuine conversation, asking about us while sharing more about the business. That level of hospitality made the experience feel so welcoming. He also gave us detailed instructions on the best way to warm them up at home so they would taste just as good if we weren't planning on eating them right away. We ordered the box of six cinnamon rolls, and every one was huge and freshly made. My absolute favorite was the Blueberry Lemon. It had the perfect balance of flavors without being overly sweet, and the soft, fluffy texture was incredible. I can definitely see why so many people call these the best cinnamon rolls in Minnesota. They were absolutely delicious, and I'll definitely be back to try more!

If you're going to Hold the Wheat, get the coffee bread. It was SO good and easily my favorite…read morething we tried! Such a cute spot with delicious baked goods, and I love finding local places that have something a little different. The coffee bread alone is worth going back for!

Such a cute little spot!! So happy I found it. To start.. wow, this is such a cute spot! The vibe &…read moredecorating is on point. You walk in and see what looks like almost a normal bakery. But it's not! Everything is gluten free. Everything. They don't even let gluten in the restaurant! How cool. I decided to order 2 chicken breakfast skillets, a cinnamon coffee cake and a bacon and cheese breakfast quiche. All of it was on point. What made me dock it a star was the customer service. The ladies up front were just kinda bland and not friendly & made you feel stupid for confirming everything was gluten free. I even had another lady come in after me and say the same thing and the girl behind the counter was like "well....... Everything is gluten free so....." and I also came up to the counter to tell them how good the food was and the girl was like "yea...... it is." So for me that's the main thing that dampened an otherwise fantastic stop! Would definitely come back if I was in the area. 5/5 on food 3/5 on customer service!

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.

Service is friendly and drinks were made quickly! The Strawberry Coco was creamy and tasted like a…read morestrawberry milkshake, without the thick texture. The Coco Loco was light and refreshing. The waffles are fluffy and hold up well with ice cream inside. There's seating inside and plenty of parking outside.

The bubble waffles here are so delicious! Haven't found any other ones that taste better than here…read more They have a good assortment of bubble tea flavors, all have been really good. Who doesn't love ice cream with a warm waffle. They also have chicken and waffles which I normally end up getting because I am always craving savory but I also get ice cream for after. This place isn't huge but there is always plenty of seating. Great place for kids and adults. Huge parking lot, great location in the south suburbs. Employees are always super friendly and I am always indecisive and they wait patiently for me to decide what I want.

One of my favorite ice cream places in Minnesota. I'm a big fan of the hazelnut brownie flavor!…read moreIt's only my second time here and it never disappoints. You can tell the ingredients they used to make their ice cream are high quality for sure. We were greeted upon arrival. My friends got their sweet corn flavor and passion fruit mango sorbet and it was just so rich and refreshing! Their store has limited seatings but the vibes are immaculate! There is free parking around the area so it made it easy to visit every time!

I went here with some family members (one of whom is gluten-free) yesterday. We appreciate that the…read moreice cream is gluten-free by default unless noted! The flavor selection ("periodic table") is always kind of limited but it's a small location with not that many spots for flavors. I got the basil ice cream, which had that flavor note that you only ever get with fresh-from-the-garden basil. The location is also really good as it's walking distance from my family's place and the 50th and France area is pleasant to take a stroll around with your ice cream.

My wife and I stopped by Tropical Sno for the first time, and I can honestly say I understand why…read morethere was such a long line. There were about six cars in front of us and another ten behind us, but the wait wasn't bad at all because they kept things moving. The woman working the window, who I believe may have been the owner, was incredibly friendly. She thanked everyone for being patient, smiled the whole time, and made us feel like she truly appreciated our business. Good customer service like that sticks with me. I ordered the Strawberry and Hawaiian Blue shaved ice, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. The flavors were bold, the ice was soft, and it was the perfect treat on a warm day. This was our first visit, but it definitely won't be our last. We even got a punch card, so we'll be making plenty more trips back. If you don't mind waiting a few minutes for something that's worth it, I'd definitely recommend giving Tropical Sno a try.

Service was beyond amazing!! We got in the drive through land and although it was long it moved at…read morea decent pace. The worker let us know how much they appreciated our patience. The building is super cute Star of the show is the shaved ice! So soft and just perfect!! 100% we will be going again soon!!