First, I love the pastries you can buy to-go. This review though is for their cooking class. Be…read moreaware that you will be seated with a group of 6 and you'll have to work with them to decide who does what tasks, since not everyone will get to try making everything. I attended solo but luckily really liked the group I was assigned to. We wanted everyone to work on things they enjoy and allowed everyone to try some parts of the important tasks (making pasta and pastry dough). Your enjoyment might really depend on what your group is like. You can buy wine and beer to drink while you take the class, and those were reasonably priced I thought! $9 for a glass of wine and I think $8 for beer. The class was chaotic since we were making three courses and things needed to be done at different times, but the chaos felt like how it really is in a kitchen making multi course menus, so that didn't bother me! The assistants were great and helped us stay on track and helped if we were struggling with anything. I can't say I learned much from the class (which is why I only gave 4 stars), but I sure had a lot of fun!

Living in the North Loop, Cooks Bellecour was hands-down our most visited spot--and for good…read morereason! This place is a slice of French heaven right in Minneapolis. Their pastries? Pure magic. The chocolate almond croissant is next level--flaky, buttery, and packed with rich, decadent flavor. And don't even get me started on the breakfast sandwiches--they're gourmet-level masterpieces. Every bite is perfection. The vibe & service here is warm and inviting, with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filling the air. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, treating yourself to a pastry, or diving into one of their soups or salads, this place nails it every time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Cooks Bellecour is an absolute gem!

Great food, atmosphere and terrific service. Got a variety of big goods and all were delicious. …read more Cannot wait to be back!

My colleagues and I discovered Mother Dough Bakery while exploring the Skyway…read more I love the look of the bakery - the tables, decor, and vibe. The pastries look amazing too!

Was staying at the hotel and was so lucky to have Spyhouse downstairs as I was able to get freshly…read moremade coffee every single morning. I am not usually a coffee drinker, but this place has great lattes. So smooth and not too sweet, which I love! I wish they had a medium-sized drink as their small is too small, and the larger one is a bit too big. I've always gotten the bigger size and ended up finishing it throughout the day!! My favorites - chai latte, spygirl (lavender/honey latte), solid gold (turmeric latte). Still have a few others that I want to try while I am still in MN. Definitely going to miss this spot when I go back home!

In the corner of the Emery Hotel…read more Ordered a Spy Girl (lavender honey latte) with oat milk. Delicious, not too sweet. Just enough lavender for flavor. Kouign-Aman - good but a little stale. Mill City Strata - a quiche of sorts. Cheesy. Good texture with the crunch of the cheese crisped on top. But all I could taste was the flavor of the cheese. Not bad but is a bit of a one note bite. They were out of forks which made eating this a bit frustrating. Came at 7:45am on a Saturday and service is a little slow. Overall recommendation, come for the coffee but grab food and breakfast elsewhere.

My last lunch in Minneapolis before flying back home was at Hell's Kitchen. I went with the Lemon…read moreRicotta Pancakes. So good! I also had endless refills of diet soda, or diet pop as it's said here. Our waiter was on it! If you use a credit card, they apply an additional percentage to help offset processing cost. Try to pay cash if you can.

Staff is welcoming Place has two bars, on my visit one was…read morehosting a gathering so obviously went to the less gathered Caesar salad came out lightning fast. Mostly romaine hearts but slice parm and sweet tomatoes made up. Main entree is what drew me in, can't visit the land of 10k lakes for several days and not try walleye. Garlic mash was great, broccoli rabe was steamed and buttered well too Walleye was ok, breading needed a little more seasoning.

Ever nudging the boundaries for overpriced donuts, Cardigan should finally drop out of the "ice…read morecream" game. It's been years since they launched "ice cream", and today, I thought it certainly should have gotten better after all this time...Nope! Their ice cream is more like the "frozen dairy dessert" you accidentally picked up at the grocery store: icy and lacking any bit of creaminess with alarmingly waxy chocolate inclusions. But they get away with their gimmicks as the only shop in town...

Don't let the size of the place fool you. There are more than enough choices you can make to…read moreoverwhelm you. Staff was nice and helpful. Apple fritter unglazed and Chocolate old fashioned were both yummy and fresh. Not overly sweet. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. So many other donuts to try.

Edward Dessert Kitchen is an absolute must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. I tried a variety…read moreof chocolate-based desserts, and every single one was incredibly creative, beautifully presented, and genuinely delicious. You can tell a lot of thought and craftsmanship go into each dessert--these weren't just sweets, they felt like edible works of art. The chocolate flavors were rich without being overwhelming, and each item had its own unique twist that made the experience fun and memorable. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully balanced, which made it hard to pick a favorite. If you enjoy inventive desserts done well, Edward Dessert Kitchen is definitely worth the stop. I'd absolutely go back to try more of their creations.

I've been here once years ago for an Yelp event. I remember the desserts being really good. Since…read moremy job moved out of dt/the city I don't really hang on this part of town much but definitely have a list of places I'd want to go, and this was one of them. Wish I would have visited more often. Staff were friendly. Sad they are closing the doors for good soon. Such a cute place! We got there in the evening so they were out of a lot things (very limited options for desserts) but they still have drink options. I got the hummingbird and mango oat milk matcha. My sister got the brookie (brownie cookie). Everything was really good. The place was packed and stayed consistently busy! They close 6/29/25.

Favorite neighborhood coffee. My go to here has been either a Nutty Professor or a Vanilla Latte…read more They are consistently delicious no matter who is working, which is nice. The pastries are yummy and the breakfast sandwiches are really tasty. They will heat it up for you or you can take it home to heat up. There are a few tables inside and they have a patio! An iced latte from Fawkes and a walk around Loring Park is a perfect afternoon.

First of all, their mission is awesome: supporting an organization that provides scholarships…read morelocally for athletics for kids. I believe graduates of that program also work here as young adults. The alley walking up to it is so cute. I love historic Mpls! The coffee shop is small but fun, and there's a nice cozy seating area outside I'd come back for. The coffee was good (though not in my top 10), with some unique flavors. I got the breve capp and it did taste a bit scorched. My daughter's LAB iced coffee was delicious. Service friendly and prompt. Bathroom a bit dirty but shared with other businesses.

This looked like a good place to grab breakfast before heading to the airport and leaving…read moreMinneapolis. A French inspired bakery that touts their 130 year old starter, they make everything fresh in house. I got a coffee and baklava chocolate chip cookie for breakfast, and a to-go tuna club for a total of ~$30. They were good, but service was notably curt. I'd give it another try.

$18 (including tip-at least the person behind the counter was nice) FOR A CROISSANT AND AND ICED…read moreLATTE. Yes, you read that right. That's insane. Like seriously. What are you thinking? I tried to give this place another shot...but won't be back. Honestly,no croissant should cost that much.

First time here. Good classic and modern coffee shop located in the four seasons hotel lobby…read moredowntown. Not a ton of seating but ok enough for a small area. Didn't try any food but had a good latte from there which had the right amount of sweetness and nutty flavor. Barista was sociable and hospitable.

One of my favorite spots to come to in my days off. Coffee, pastries, soup the list could go on…read moreand on. Everything is delicious. The ambiance is amazing. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating to my order. Love it here. Bad part

Decided to order a sweet treat and Classic Cookie did not disappoint! I want to invest more into…read moresmall businesses so instead of ordering from Crumbl, decide to give CCC a chance and now I will never stray! Lol the cookies were amazing that I ate them too fast to even get a photo but I did get the rice crispy treat and I wish I ordered more! So delicious!

Amazing and incredible. You absolutely cannot beat the price in downtown Minneapolis, two huge…read morecookies for $5?! And the selection of flavors is out of this world - they literally have everything you could ever want and dream of. I've tried over half a dozen different types and have yet to be disappointed. On my next visit I'll be branching out with the other baked goods they offer (I'm talking about you brownies!). Service has always been impeccable, they're also quick to help if you seem to be having trouble choosing (which happens to me on occasion). If you are downtown and need a sweet treat, do yourself a favor and stop. Thank me later.