The Buttered Tin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (754) • $$

"Hey Travoodies Let me say the say the atmosphere definitely local, friendly and yum. I just hate I couldn't sit to enjoy it. If you didn't see the reel, broken glass and my finger had a tussle. This neighborhood restaurant and bakery bustled with smiling faces from staff to patrons. What I ordered: The Biscuit Sammie! A cheddar buttermilk thyme biscuits with a maple fennel sausage layered with delicious was everything. My only disappointment was that with the situation occurring I was not able to eat it hot. I believe it would have been chefs kiss. So I have to do a redo... I also ordered a cinnamon roll, which I later enjoyed. It was a lot bread but yummy all the same. I would share it next time because it was alot for me! Overall it is a place I want to try again."

yum! Kitchen and Bakery

★★★★☆ 4 (622) • $$

"Cute spot and great for large groups.You seat yourself and you order at the counter. The menu is comprehensive but I wish there was a kids menu. They seem to be family-friendly but it is hard to order for a child. For example, for me to get my child the chicken and fries they asked for I would have to pay $10 for 2 pieces of chicken and $8 for fries. The mac and cheese was good, and more importantly, my kids liked it! I like the turkey sandwich - loved the fresh onion and red pepper aioli. I also noticed that they focus on sustainability (glass cups, no straws, reusable napkins), but would be great to have some plastic or melamine cups for kids to avoid accidents. Overall cute place and I'll go back but hope they add kid-friendly meals to the menu!"

Sebastian Joe's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (506) • $$

"Raspberry Chocolate Chip was out of this world!Best hand-packed ice cream in Minneapolis!Lexi from Lowry's recommended it !"

A Bakers Wife

★★★★☆ 4.1 (530) • $

"I have been to this wonderful bakery shop twice, and both the times I have had good experience. I liked the variety of pastries and sweet treats they sell, their beverage selection, their pricing, and the good service. In my two visits here, I have gotten cupcakes, donuts, a cinnamon roll, almond puff, and a tea cake. All the items were delicious and to my liking. They were worth the purchase. I talky like them and would go back for more. I definitely recommend checking out this fine bakery shop."

Angel Food Bakery & Donut Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (375) • $$

"Delicious donut selection, not too sticky sweet, but so good. 85 characters needed, but what more is there to say? Oh wait, I do appreciate the compostable coffee to go cups & lids, but not the sleeves?"

Patrick's Bakery & Cafe - Edina

★★★★☆ 3.7 (409) • $$

"I came in with a friend for lunch having never been in before. It was delightful. My friend helped me navigate how to order and then we seated ourselves. Our food came out quickly and was delicious! Simple and light. We had both ordered quiche and with no regrets! The staff we placed our orders with and who brought out our food were all very friendly. It has has a lovely bakery/cafe feel. The resteraunt is really clean and comfortable. It was lovely day so we were able to sit outside. I look forward to returning and trying other items."

Groundswell

★★★★☆ 4.2 (315) • $

"The perfect, cozy neighborhood coffee shop! Delicious pastries, scrumptious meals (the breakfast burrito is a personal favorite) and friendly staff! Groundswell also hosts a variety of markets and community events. Prices are very fair and comparable to any chain coffee shop with the added perk of supporting a neighborhood business that supports the community."

Sun Street Breads

★★★★☆ 4.3 (246) • $$

"I could tell by the fact it was bustling that we were in for a special treat on a Saturday morning. However even though it was busy, service was speedy and efficient. All the pastries seemed divine and the biscuit with homemade jelly reminded me of home. They serve a generous side of bacon and the place is overall a filling tasty breakfast spot with delicious drinks as well. Definitely worth popping your head into for either a bag or treats to go or a sit down meal. (Side note very cute atmosphere and cheery vibe complete with a hand painted mural)"

yum! Kitchen and Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (249) • $$

"Amazing food. Some of the best I have ever had the vegan bull is good, also the chicken sandwich, tuna sandwich, and Mac N Cheese. The service was nice and respectful and the coconut cake is legendary."

Nadia Cakes

★★★★☆ 4 (260) • $$

"Everything was perfect and beautiful! I cannot believe how nice the cake turned out. It was really just perfect. Thank you so much! It was all delicious too. I was excited for people to try your cupcakes because they are the best I've ever had."

Crossroads Delicatessen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (270) • $$

"I pretty much just come for the tomato soup! Not much else that catches my eye. The one unique item I like is the cabbage rolls, but I don't like the soup they come in, but delicious if you ask for them to be served without the soup and just with the mashed potatoes."

Colossal Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (273) • $$

"Before heading down to the Twin Cities, I searched for places to have Christmas meals catered. A couple of years ago, I had an excellent experience with Brasa. This year, it had Thanksgiving catering, but maybe decided to take a break doing the same thing a month later.I landed on getting takeout from Colossal Cafe. It has takeout orders twice a week at two different locations. It also featured a special Christmas takeout menu where I needed to pick up my order on December 23. Perfect!I went with this Colossal Cafe on Grand Avenue. It's slightly closer to where I'm staying and would take roughly fifteen minutes to drive over here.I got the following items from its Christmas catering menu:- Orange-glazed ham, with roasted carrots, mashed potatoes with gravy, fluffy roll, and candy cane brownie (two meals - one on Christmas Day and another on Boxing Day)- Chicken pot pie- Egg bake (chives, cream cheese, and spinach)- Triple berry french toast bake with crème anglaisThe idea is that you pay online. Credit cards work fine, especially when you aren't an American. You specify the time that you want to pick up on Saturday and head over there.Parking was busy on a Saturday on Grand Avenue. I parked briefly on the street and walked into the cafe.As expected, this cafe was fairly busy. I saw all the paper bags with food to my right. I was excited, but patiently waited in line.I had the nicest woman when I got to the front of the line. I said that I was here for an order and pointed to the paper bag with my name on it on my right. She was pleased that I made her life easier. She picked it up and let me know that it was heavy. It was in double paper bags that were extremely sturdy. I thanked her. She wished me a merry Christmas. I did the same and happily lugged my food to my car. I briefly headed back to my hotel room after running a couple of errands. I placed everything in the fridge and then headed to a Wild game.The food lasted a few days, which I appreciated. It was nice to take a break heading downstairs for breakfast and having a comforting bake instead. They all heated up nicely in the microwave oven in my room. I normally do turkey as the main. It was a nice change doing ham with the best orange glaze. The mashed potatoes were fluffy and buttery. The gravy was excellent. I loved the roasted carrots that required little chewing. The fluff roll was so good. The candy cane brownie was fudgy and minty. It was the perfect meal. I'm so glad that I got to relive it the following day!The chicken pot pie was amazing. You got the pie crust all around the pie. There were huge chunks on chicken, potatoes, onions, and peas in every bite. This pie was so filling and comforting as a meal.The egg bake was delicious. I never thought of putting dabs of cream cheese throughout the bake, but it was awesome with the chives and spinach. I'm so glad that I got the triple berry french toast bake. It was everything that I love. Blueberries. Raspberries. Blackberries. French toast. Crème anglaise. Excellent! I looked at this cafe's takeout menu. It has a chocolate chip banana french toast bake that sounds equally as yummy. As tempting as it was to get it, I decided to sit on it. Next time!The food was delicious and comforting. It was everything that I had hoped for and more. It made my Christmas and holidays special while away from home.I looked at the baked goods while I was at the cafe. I want croissants next.It was a fabulous find. I'll be back for more.(2)"

The Finnish Bistro Cafe & Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.6 (292) • $$

"I came in for a quick meeting and absolutely loved the pastries! The people working were very sweet and patient as I struggled to figure out what I wanted. Also, had music starting that I did not know about, and it sounded really great!"

Butter Bakery Café

★★★★☆ 3.8 (261) • $$

"Excellent coffee. Had the Cuban. Loved it.I also ate three biscuits and sausage gravy. Highly recommend for coffee or some breakfast anytime."

Keefer Court Bakery & Café

★★★★☆ 4 (230) • $

"This review is looooong overdue. Keefer Court has been a favorite bakery of mine ever since I stumbled upon it during a Zombie pub crawl cerca 2009. My now-husband and I needed a bathroom and decided to buy something to give ourselves the ethical ok to use theirs. As we wandered inside we saw people eating dinner (they do have a full menu), but not feeling too hungry, we opted for a quick bakery item. I saw a curry beef puff in the display case that resembled something my Indian father used to make when I was little (similar to a beef samosa, but using puff pastry), so I bought it with curiosity and low expectations. They were even kind enough to heat it for me. But that first curry puff was SO good, it led to another. And another. And then two more to share with our friends. Keefer Court's curry puffs remain one of my favorite treats to this day.Since then I've tried just about every type of bakery item in the case, but I consistently get the curry puffs and red bean sesame balls - one thing that's savory and one that's sweet. Eventually I will need to order a real dinner there because I imagine it's delicious as well, but I'm the meantime the bakery keeps me coming back again and again."

French Meadow Bakery & Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (366) • $$

"Just moved to the neighborhood and this is going to be our new go-to spot for brunch. High-quality farm-to-table fare and cozy whether you're sitting indoors or on the patio. The menu had so many selections that I can't wait to go back and try something new!"

Sebastian Joe's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (199) • $$

"A local classic! This is THE spot in summer, especially with their new patio and lots of space to sit. I like to affectionally refer to them as Sebby J's - and if you haven't had a scoop of theirs yet, add it to your end of summer bucket list. Fresh, creamy ice cream with tons of toppings and flavors that often play off Twin Cuties spots and inside jokes (like the Nicollet Avenue Pothole).If you get the idea for a scoop on a perfect summer evening, be warned that others will have had this idea, too - this line gets pretty busy and can take a while to get through, and be sure to scope out a patio spot ahead of time. Prices are average if not slightly higher in comparison to other spots in the cuties, but the flavors are worth it! A Linden Hills favorite, perfect for after a dinner out."

Bread and Chocolate

★★★★☆ 4.2 (187) • $$

"A Grand Avenue staple for the best croissants, cookies and breakfast paninis. This is a sister company to Cafe Latte and therefore offer the same espresso and moo steamer drinks. Some of my favorites include the plain and florentine croissants, fruit cup, egg/cheese and spinach panini, amaretto, m&m and chocolate chip cookies along with the spice island latte. This is a cafeteria style line so be prepared to wait. There are many tables inside and if you come in the nicer months, they offer a few tables outside as well. Fun fact: I got engaged here in 2022!"

Honey & Rye Bakehouse

★★★★☆ 4.2 (176) • $$

"Great food and service get here early things sell out fast nice place to hang out nice patio Limited parking"

May Day Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (153) • $

"I ordered coffee and some pastries. The person working at the counter was so patient and kind to the guests even though the place was very busy. The pastries were amazing and the coffee was pretty good too! I want to go back and try their breakfast sandwich and burrito sometime! Also, the place is very inclusive and a respectful place for all genders. It's a place you can be free to just be a person."

Gigi's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (190) • $$

"Absolutely love certain breakfast items. Wish they had other bread and salad dressing options though. The dressing is very bitter, gingery. Sometimes I don't even get the dressing with the salad in my delivery order but thats ok bcuz i dont like it anyways. The chive scramble with potatos is the way to go but if u dont want this, over medium eggs and toast is always good. The drinks are really what get me cuz they have lots of fun beverages. This boosts the score from the problems had with service and the dressing."

Mel-O-Glaze Bakery & Donut Shop

★★★★☆ 3.7 (180) • $

"I've driven by this place a million times and never stopped. However, my husband and I had a need for "a sweet" on the way home yesterday. We picked up a dozen mixed donuts, and DAMN, have I missed out. Each one was better than the last. I was especially partial to the blueberry donuts.We smashed that entire dozen in 24 hours. Def be back! Thank you!!"

Nadia Cakes

★★★★☆ 3.7 (175) • $$

"My work offered to buy us some sort of dessert for winning at award at work. I chose these unicorn poop cupcakes. The unicorn poop itself is hard, which is not my favorite. But it was sent to Chicago from MN, and I was surprised by how moist and yummy it still was. The colors are so bright and I'm impressed they were even able to get it that bright. It tasted like a vanilla cupcake. And it was one of the best cupcakes I have ever had even though I didn't like the unicorn poop, so that says a lot! They packaged it with ice packs and a bag that sort of seals in the cold. My door man had put the package on its side and stuff and the cupcakes were not messed up, so they do a really good job at making sure the cupcakes are still really high quality and not messed up when they ship them to you!"

Keys Café & Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.5 (193) • $$

"I finally made it to the ORIGINAL Keys in St Paul! I've always enjoyed their diner type food. Healthy portions and affordable prices. Friendly and efficient service. It's really a Twin Cities institution to get some brunch or a diner meal here sometime. You have to try it!I've been impressed with their desserts as well. The St. Paul location had a good variety to choose from. You really get the diner feel with the low counter with stools or booths to sit in. Everyone that helped us was so nice and helpful. It's like you're a regular even for the first time! My friend swore by their breakfast combo. The one that suggested it to us and I tried the reuben. It did not disappoint!I honestly did not realize how many locations they actually had until I looked at their website. Now that I've been to the original and the one in the Foshay I may need to take a tour around town to try all of the others! My favorite part honestly, was I got a cute sticker of the founder, Barbara, on my to go box. Cute! Support those family businesses. We need to keep them around for as long as possible!"

Keys Cafe & Bakery

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (215) • $$

"I mean what's not to love? Great seating and atmosphere. Good service. Outstanding food! There's nothing here I've tried that I didn't like! From breakfast to kids meals to pasties and fish sandwiches. So good. Always a staple."

Daily Dose Cafe & Espresso

★★★★★ 4.5 (107) • $$

"One of the few independently owned businesses in Maple Grove! I always prefer supporting small businesses when I can. Their panini sandwiches are really good. I usually get the Breakfast Panini or the Chicken Bacon Ranch. They offer a variety of milk alternatives, which I appreciate. There's also a lot of different syrups you could add to your drink as well. My only complaint is that I wish their online ordering allowed specifying no cheese! It's easy to do this in-person so I wish I could do the same when ordering ahead."

La Boulangerie Marguerite

★★★★☆ 4.1 (114) • $$

"Yummy Bakery Items the donuts and muffins were delicious. Also ordered an Americano Staff were pleasant and friendly."

Muddy Paws Cheesecake

★★★★★ 4.8 (80) • $$

"Muddy Paws has the best cheesecake. When I picked it up, I requested it to be frozen so we can eat some and travel by car to Ohio. Its texture is the creamiest when thawed and tastes great, right out of the freezer if your teeth can handle it! Unlike Kowalski's crust which has a refrigerator shelf life of 2 and a half days before turning soggy, Muddy Paw's crust remains crumbly. I've had a big selection of their flavors and really enjoyed them. I like to order a plain one for a dinner party and serve a variety of toppings, which get ignored as my pals can't get to the cheesecake quick enough! The cakes come pre sliced but you can slice again for a smaller serving. I'm glad they survived and will continue to thrive!"

Highland Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (120) • $$

"Great food quality, at a reasonable cost. Service at the bar and host stand were great. Nice ambiance with good smelling coffee! Pretty popular"

Queen of Cakes

★★★★☆ 4.1 (108) • $$

"I ordered a cake for a baby shower. I had no idea what I wanted. They helped me come up with the perfect idea to go with my color theme. I could not have been more pleased. They also made a mini cake exactly like it for my mother-in-law who could not attend. The cake was not only gorgeous, it also tasted amazing.Thank you so much for making my event extra special."

Dorothy Ann Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (112) • $

"Called about a cake. Stephanie looked in sever places until she found one for me! Best local bakery and delicious desserts"

yum! Kitchen and Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.1 (94) • $$

"It was our first time at Yum! Yesterday and the menu was full of my fav foods. High energy space with several areas to sit, bright and cheerful. Hubby was ready for breakfast but we missed the cutoff by a few mins - however there was a breakfast sandwich so he ordered it. I ordered the tuna melt. Neither were served warm enough to melt the cheese and neither of us were happy. My friend ordered the grilled salmon salad and it was beautiful! The salmon was hot off the grill and served on top of the salad. I would order that if I ever went back."

Bordertown Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.4 (81) • $

"Excellent coffee shop near UMN. Highly recommended for working, conversation, or a plain old cup of joe."

Turtle Bread

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (143) • $$

"It was very busy as I walked in on a Sunday morning, but still was able to find a seat. The line to order went quickly, however as I waited for my coffee to be made I unfortunately overheard a girl behind the counter loudly complaining to another about how busy it had gotten. If you cannot handle the morning rush, perhaps working behind a counter was a poor choice."

Royal Grounds

★★★★★ 4.5 (75) • $

"This morning I needed to continue nursing my holiday hangover with some food and wakey juice, so I decided to visit RG to change-up my coffee house routine. South(west) Siiideeee....Nothing says "neighborhood joint" like baristas calling folks by their first name, the elderly chatting about old times, and moms playing board games with their kids. Royal Grounds definitely has an awesome and friendly buzz. The staff there welcomed me with a smile and patiently answered all of my questions I had about their goods. I decided to recover with a French press and Glorious Morning Muffin, which only came out to a little over $5.My dark brown caffeine elixir tasted deliciously strong and not too acidic. I also had my fill since the French press produces about two and half cups. As for the muffin, I think this may be one of the best muffins I've had in recent memory. The Glorious Morning has raisins and carrots that make it slightly sweet and pulpy, respectively. Unlike most muffins at cafes, this one tasted steamy fresh and pillowy soft. Essentially, it's a fibrous marshmallow. (Sounds weird, but that's the best way I can explain it.) No wonder so many parents with their children were there. I'm sure the muffin is a creative way for children to eat carrots.Aside from the coffee and food, Royal Grounds has sturdy tables (didn't need a newspaper to stabilize any of the legs), comfy chairs, and music that didn't make my ears bleed. (I frequently perform at hip-hop shows, and I can't even stand the noise level at some cafes.) I also love the fact that they support local businesses by selling their goods. I enjoyed perusing through the funny selection of holiday cards and small painted canvases. Bravo, RG!My only suggestions are that Royal Grounds could provide more outlets (for us mobile workers) and make better use of the empty white spaces on the walls (since the shop can come off as a bit stale). However, I'm really just being nit-picky.Overall, Royal Grounds' coffee is on par with many of the other stellar coffeehouses in the Twin Cities. Although, I think their food is what makes them special. Seriously, I would like to see other joints bake their own goods daily.I can't wait to return to buy some Valentine's Day cards, another cup of coffee, and of course, a Glorious Morning Muffin. If you're in the area, check out Royal Grounds."