Awesome selection, insane prices…read more Maybe I'm just out of touch but I can't understand how these little fruit cake desserts were $14/ea. In their defense, I could have asked how much they were before selecting them but dang. The chocolate bar at $7 seems reasonable in comparison.

The Dubai white chocolate was absolutely delicious and definitely worth trying. We also tried the…read moremango mousse, which was very tasty as well. However, the staff member at the sweets counter was a bit rude when I asked about the desserts, especially since there were no descriptions provided. The kanafeh also looked old and overly oily, as if it had been sitting out for a long time. Also, It was also a bit odd that, despite being a grocery store concept, they asked for a tip at checkout.

Definitely delicious cookies but the staff could be more helpful and friendly hence the deduction…read moreof a star.

I like getting my cookies at this location! There's plenty of parking space. I usually order ahead…read moreof time and so my wait time is usually not long at all. I like the workers there. They often greet me with a smile. The cookies are always delicious!

I'm sorry Jason. You really had my hopes up when you were talking about Betty and Earl"s biscuits…read moreon your show but you've proven to me once again that unless you were raised in the South or by a Southern transplant you don't have a clue about baking soda biscuits. A good southern biscuit is hard to find in Minnesota. In my house they are served warm. and soft, usually fresh from the oven. A dab of butter melted inside sets them off perfectly. If a restaurant in Minnesota says it has Biscuits and Gravy I can't resist trying it only to be disappointed over and over again. That being said, KFC and Hardee's both have a good biscuits. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with frozen Pillsberry Grand Buttermilk Biscuits. Not the ones that come in a tube. So why would I go to a bakery in a mall that opens at 11 to get a biscuit? I trusted Jason. He sounded so sincere. Huh! Big mistake, I should have checked out his genealogy. The actual place is in the food court in the Rosedale Mall and the sign says, "Seeet and Savory by Diane" . The first warning was seeing the biscuits on a covered cake tray like you might stack doughnuts. These people are bakers after all not cooks. So, we wait for the lady at the counter to finish helping the person in front of us and then we asked for biscuits and gravy. The lady walks over to the sign and shows us the little sticker they added that says, "Weekend's Only". I was already wondering why anyone would start serving breakfast at 11. While we were trying to figure out if that applied to every item on the board or just the biscuits and gravy another customer got in front of us. We decided to ask for biscuit and egg sandwich's and a cup of coffee. Well, they only make one craft of coffee a day and when it's out it's out. If we wanted coffee we were told we need to go to the Brew and Waffle concession a few feet away. Alright no big deal, but over there no one's behind the counter and I am baffled as to what is going on. It doesn't seem to be self serve but there is a young lady sitting at the counter eating. Finally she gets up and acknowledges me by telling me she's on break but but since I'm there, she'll help me out anyway. She made it very clear that I was inconveniencing her. Well then, put up a closed sign or a "Back at 1pm" sign. Let's just skip on to describing the biscuit sandwich or more precisely the $10 (the sign said $8 I think) biscuit sandwich. The biscuits were big and thick and yellowish in color. I wondered if they added cornmeal to the flour. They had a gritty texture but not as gritty as cornbread. Ok, next time we'll try Betty and Earl's Minneapolis location. And Jason, spend a weekend south of the Mason-Dixon line and learn a little more about biscuits. Damn! I'm so sorry! I forgot to take pictures.

I've had two meals from Betty and Earl's and both are meals I would order again…read more While the plague perpetuates I am only getting curbside takeout, and their system for that works just fine. Ordering from the website is easy; you can opt for curbside delivery, and once your order goes through you get an email with instructions to call them when you arrive. There is a handy little parking circle by the main entrance to Potluck; that area gets plenty of traffic but your call with a friendly B&E's person will ensure that they find your car among the group. I got the biscuits with sausage gravy the first time and the pulled pork open-face biscuit thingie the second. Both were really good. The sausage gravy was a great, meaty brunch item, and the pulled pork was really delicious. Having piles of shredded BBQ pork on top of those thick, freshly-made biscuits was a unique experience. As long as you don't mind getting your fingers a little messy - and if you're eating pulled pork then honestly what do you expect - you just form a pile on one of the biscuits and hold it by the biscuit as you snack it down. There will be leftover meat that you can eat with a fork. I got yummy fresh cookies both times as well, and ended up full and satisfied. One issue I have with the website is that there isn't a description of the entrees, so you don't necessarily know what will come on them and there's no option to request, for instance, "hold the pickles". But that's about it; I really like the food I've gotten here and will keep it coming.

After attending a volleyball game I was in the mood for something sweet. I knew that insomnia…read moreCookies was open late and I have been wanting to try them. The store front is very small. You open the door and take a side step to get in line but really not a lot of room for more than 2-3 people at a time. Other than that it was a cute location and seemed pretty clean. The service was quick. I got four cookies. Double chocolate, (which was my favorite and worth the trip) snickerdoodle, sugar cookie and a brownie. They were all good but I would probably only go back for the double chocolate cookie. I am interested in trying a different location but if you are near the UofM, and in the mood for a sweet treat, it's worth a stop.

I've passed by various Insomnia Cookies locations plenty of times, usually noticing a crowd no…read morematter the hour. I happened to be nearby and decided to finally give it a try. This particular spot was tiny... barely enough space for two customers inside at a time. The line was out the door, which I took as a good sign, but once I got inside, the energy felt pretty dull. The person who helped me didn't say a single word throughout the transaction. No greeting, no smile--just very flat and transactional. Honestly, it felt kind of sad--like he really didn't want to be there. I ordered the s'mores deluxe cookie, which was pretty good! Warm, gooey, and hit the spot. Prices were reasonable for a specialty cookie. One nice perk: their hours are super late--open well into the early morning, basically bar-close time (some nights like 3:00am), which is great if you're craving cookies after a night out. Overall, the cookie itself was solid, but the customer experience definitely left something to be desired. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come back, but I'm glad I tried it. Note, join the rewards program.

Delish ice cream. Fav is chocolate peanut butter w the really good big chunks of pb…read more Located in Love from Minnesota store, it's a great find! Lots of great Minnesota apparel and gifts. Will be back! Super nice employees. Friendly and helpful.

The ice cream shop/stand is in a Love From...MN shop so look for that or you'll miss it. You get a…read moregood amount of ice cream for the price you pay. The customer service rep did not look happy or greet us when we first walked in. In fact, she looked annoyed as it was about 20 minutes to closing time -understandable but still business hours. She warmed up as I paid and tipped. Ice cream choices were okay. Lots of basic choices you generally see at other ice cream shops with a couple of non-typical flavors. The place was quiet, even though there were about a dozen other people in the shop. The tables were clean. There's even some board games out that you can play with. Seemed to be a popular little spot as about half a dozen other people went in as we were leaving, as we made sure to leave before closing time - unless the online hours are off.

Another awesome experience with MN Delights! Ordered a birthday cake for my mom and it was perfect…read morein the heart shape. She took my request and created a beautiful cake. My mom is not a big chocolate fan and so I had asked her to remove the chocolate so she used it to write out Happy Birthday Mom! The cake was light and I'm a sucker for fruit fill Asian cakes. It hit the spot! Thank you for the beautiful cake and for being so flexible with my requests.

There needs to be an option for bonus stars for places like this. The entire menu looked amazing…read morebut the owner recommended the Philly for first-timers and he wasn't wrong! The Philly and fries were both amazing (they have fry sauce that was great too) plus peppers, pickles, and anything else you might need. Every staff member I interacted with was beyond nice, I think it's a family shop. Comfortable tables with plenty of seating and good music. Every meal comes with a free donut, and don't sleep on it as the donuts are killer! I can't wait to come back with some coworkers.

I was so excited to try our test kitchen. It was simple to order and the donut was wonderful!…read more The food otherwise was greasier than I would like, but it had a nice flavor. It was super fun that they had a topping bar - the kids loved it!

My very favorite bakery in the twin cities! I've been to several, but this is the spot I keep…read morecoming back to. Sarah Jane's offers a great selection of donuts, bars, cookies, danishes, among other options. Their donuts are delicious and my favorite thing in the case is their toffee bars. They are unbelievable and so butter, carmely and delicious. The service is friendly and helpful and it's a cute spot to hang out.

The best thing on the menu: crunch donut holes. Love introducing friends and out of town guests to…read morethese donuts since they are so unique and hit the spot every time! Kind staff! Call ahead and ask them to place what you want to the side for pickup if you can't beat the rush on a Saturday AM - you'll still have to wait in line to let them know you have a pickup but at least you're guaranteed your favs! I noticed on a cold winter day, it's slower and no need to call ahead. No space to sit, grab your goodies and get going! The cardamom danish: nothing special but not bad. Wouldn't order again but it was just a random extra we added to our order! Tip: follow them on insta to see their special pastries and fun flavors in rotation- they don't last long!