Stopped in for some soup & a slice of bread. 3 soup selections - decided to try the chicken wild…read morerice soup...this was not a creamy version so lacked that flavor; however was packed with a variety of vegetables & chicken. Although my partner's bowl lacked the chicken! Bread was sliced too thin yet was tasty which made the small portion a disappointment. Service quick & actually delivered our lunch to us. This spot shares space with a gift shop & florist, so you get the benefit of plenty of plants and floral smells while you eat.

The Rolls were each fantastic in flavor, however what put me off was a hair on the bottom of my…read morecinnamon roll. Outside of that they were great. The employees were nice and respectful. The ambiance inside the building is amazing, the cafe is snuck inside of a flower shop which provides amazing vibes and little trinkets to look at. The hair was the only thing putting our experience down.

We went to Just Love at about 11:45 on a Thursday morning. It was not very crowded, which I had…read moreexpected. It is in a little strip mall and has a drive-through. There is plenty of parking in the mall's lot. There is handicap parking, but it is in front of the next store down. There are a couple of picnic tables outside, as well as a couple tables. The tables are pretty close to the drive-through so if that will annoy you, avoid them. Inside is bright and cheerful, good space with plenty of tables for a crowd. A few of the tables seemed to be a little closer to each other than they needed to be, but they were fine. When we first decided to go here, we thought it was a small, independent store, but it is a franchise. Not a big deal, but something to keep in mind. There are two all gender bathrooms, cute art, and merch that includes bags of their coffee. My husband had the breakfast burrito and gave it a 7 out of 10. Apparently on the website it said it came with cream cheese, but that is an error because it did come with sour cream. He said it was good, not super fancy. It was cooked in a waffle iron so it was nice and hot. In fact I think everything here is cooked in a waffle iron. He also had a mocha which was very good and chocolatey. I had Nana's cinnamon rolls (also cooked in a waffle iron. They come either with two or with four. They are fairly small so I went with four, which ended up being about one more than I could eat.. They were good. There was a good amount of cinnamon, which is important to me, and the frosting was good. They were sweet, but not overly so. They were not very gooey, but they were good so that didn't matter. I had the "Cha Cha Latte". Which was very good. We will be back.

Visited on a Saturday morning and the place was full. We were getting our coffee to go but I don't…read morethink there was an open spot if we wanted to stay. We opted for two of their signature drinks. They were good, a bit in the sweet side. They seem known for their mini cinnamon rolls which looked good but also very gooey and likely very sweet as well. They did have other breakfast options that looked good. It seemed it was more than a coffee shop but not quite a full meal spot if that makes sense. It's in a strip mall so plenty of parking and they recently put in a small patio which will be good come warmer weather. If I lived closer or am in the area I'd probably try again but likely won't go out of my way for a repeat visit.

I've been going to the Avant Garden since the late 90's, when I was working at the Courthouse…read more Good food, staff and the best Anoka Mocha !! All are welcome, fast service, and a bookstore, too!!

We were in the area and in the mood for a coffee. A quick google search brought us here…read more There is plenty of free street parking and some free lots in the area. Walking in this place felt cozy. Like you would want to be here on a cold rainy fall day with a book! This place is very LGBTQ+ friendly. This place did have spider webs in the windows and heavy dust around the windows as well. That was disappointing. You can still be cozy and clean. The staff here left us very underwhelmed. They were having a conversation and finished the conversation before helping us. So we stood there feeling stupid and awkward while they wrapped up their social hour... while taking our order, the person kept her eyes locked on the computer screen. It just didn't feel friendly at all. I expect that kind of service from a Starbucks but not a local coffee shop. My boyfriend got a latte which tasted burnt. Neither of us were a fan. I can't remember the name of the drink but I got a white chocolate cherry I believe latte. It was pretty good. I did order my drink with oatmilk and it was an extra $1.50! Are you insane!? That's literally crazy. That is by far the most expensive swap to oatmilk I have seen! That alone almost pushed this to a one star review, but the drink did taste good. Overall, there are so many coffee shops In the area, I don't feel we will be back to this one.

A drink is a little too sweet to make liking. Would definitely try something else next time. A cute…read moreand great space to do homework or study. Affordable items on the menu. Open seating everywhere and would like to try something else on the menu. Would come back again and maybe start studying or doing homework here!

I always enjoy seeing what creative drinks they come up with for the seasonal flights. It was my…read moreintention to grab a flight but we went kind of close to closing time and I was on the fence about some of the flavors at the time (this is a later post). I seen that they had a cheesecake cold press and that piqued my interest the most. It was really good! They have a lot of seating spaces and for the most part seemed like a nice small town cafe. Loved that there's other shops and things to do in the area as well. There was plenty of street parking when I went so no issues there. Definitely want to come back and get a flight sometime.

Kingdom Coffee is easily one of my favorite coffee stops in Minneapolis. It's tucked into a great…read moreshopping area, which makes it the perfect place to grab a drink before browsing nearby stores or to settle in for a productive afternoon. The atmosphere strikes a really nice balance between modern hipster café and work-from-home headquarters. There are plenty of people chatting with friends, while others are focused on laptops, creating a relaxed but energetic vibe that never feels too loud or too quiet. The coffee itself is where Kingdom Coffee really shines. Their menu feels thoughtfully curated, with drinks that have unique flavor profiles without trying too hard to be different. Even their standard blends stood out--they had a natural sweetness that was smooth and balanced, never overpowering or overly sugary. It's the kind of coffee that lets the quality of the beans do the talking. The staff was welcoming, the space was comfortable, and the overall experience made me want to stay longer than I planned. Whether you're looking for a quality cup of coffee, a place to get some work done, or just a relaxing stop while exploring the area, Kingdom Coffee is absolutely worth the visit. It's a standout coffee shop and definitely one of the better spots to check out in Minneapolis.

Kingdom Coffee is definitely worth the stop. I went during peak time on a Saturday morning, and…read moreeven with a line, it moved surprisingly quickly. The drinks were absolutely worth the wait! I ordered the iced blueberry vanilla matcha, and it was phenomenal. The mulled blueberries at the bottom were such a great touch! Super cute place. They have some indoor and outdoor seating (tables and booth) available. I appreciate how the menu is displayed so you don't feel rushed to read it by the time you order. There is a small selection of baked goods, including gluten-free options. I also really appreciated how clearly the menu labels which drinks and foods are gluten-free and lists what's in each drink. I would definitely come back again!

Popped in here for a brunch meeting and was so happy with my experience. I ordered the classic…read moreAmerican Breakfast with eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. The eggs were so flavorful and nothing needed salt. It was seasoned to perfection. The bacon was crispy and not floppy/greasy. The coffee is STRONG, but so good. It's a smaller space, but open and bright with lots of natural light. They also sell a few Latine goods. The owner is Brazilian so you'll find a nice churrasco sandwich and a few other menu items that will make you want to return to give them a go. Friendly staff, parking lot with plenty of availability. It's a new spot so go check it out!

This place opened a couple months ago. The breakfast menu looks amazing and I've heard good things…read moreabout it but wasn't hungry enough to try. So I tried the passion fruit juice which tasted like passion fruit mixed with orange juice. It was okay. My son had chocolate milk and we shared a key lime pie desert cup. The desert cup was yummy. For just a little over $10 I thought that was very reasonable. They had pastries and a coffee menu too. My wish though would be that they serve cold brew in addition to the hot brewed coffee. I also wish they would stay open later than 3pm because I think it would be a great place to study, read or meet up for a coffee date. Hopefully that will change as they get busier.

Food was solid! We waited awhile in line and once we sat it took another 10 mn for a waiter to come…read moreby. But other than the waiting time, they were very nice to us, apologized for making us wait and cracked a few jokes. Atmosphere nonetheless was very welcoming. To check out, they give you your receipt and you pay at the front (check in). Cash gets 3% off.

This is a nice, comfortable cafe/bar. The cafe side is on the left and the bar is on the right…read more The place isn't big so it feels more personal. I would consider the food to be exactly what you would expect from this type of establishment- very reliable. It isn't knock your socks off, but always tasty. The waitstaff are always friendly and attentive. I would recommend going here to support a local, family business.

Food was very good. The potatoes were bland. Need to season them up and learn to flip them over…read more Service was excellent. Pricey though

I love a good dive diner because somehow they always have really good food. Sparky's Cafe…read moredefinitely hit the dive diner mark, but missed on the food. The restaurant itself was not very clean, the ceiling was so dirty it was kinda gross. It is a dive diner so I am willing to forgive that if the food was good. The. Servers were great, super fast and friendly. The food was okay, not great. I had a blueberry pancake and it was HUGE. The pancake itself was good, but it hardly had any blueberries. My partner had the chicken fried steak, again ok, not great. He said the gravy wasn't good at all, all flour no flavor.

They actually make all in their bakery. Every morning they deliver to coon rapids store!read more

Donuts are really good but no apples in my apple fritter. Place was also kinda dirty.read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!! The food is great and the deserts are even BETTER!!! It's a "must stop" while…read moreshopping in Anoka!

I was highly disappointed with my experience. I stopped in to purchase a hot chocolate and a…read moredessert to take home, as I still had a gift card that I needed to use. Unfortunately, it took nearly 20 minutes for my hot chocolate to be prepared and my dessert to be boxed. What made the experience even more frustrating was watching a customer who was two people behind me in line receive their order before I did. For such a simple order, the wait time was excessive, and the overall experience was disappointing.