Wow, this cafe absolutely wins at ambiance. This is a cute-as-heck coffee and brunch place that was…read moreclearly converted from a Victorian home in Eden Prairie. I had an awesome breakfast burrito and their awesome Tirimasu Latte (iced), and they have other offerings that will lure me from St Paul for future visits. Specifically, now that I am mourning the loss of Sun Street Breads and its Thursday Night Pizza Night, I'll have to try Smith's version of that. But I'll probably come back for brunch on a weekend pretty soon and get more coffee, as well as something from their bakery. But also, yes, brunch; the eggs in my burrito were really perfect. I was there at around noon on a Sunday; peak busy times so parking was a little hairy but I eventually found a spot. I absolutely recommend coming with a bunch of pals and hanging out for a good long time, but maybe don't all drive separately if it's noon-ish on a weekend. They have a lovely patio area which was well-populated, even on this extra-sunny mid-February day. If you like adorable cafes, you will definitely love this place.

On a WFH Friday, our internet was being "upgraded" aka xfinity had a outage in the area for a…read morewhile... I immediately started looking at coffee shops that I could relocate to in order to work. I had been wanting to go try Smiths for a while but the opportunity just never presented itself despite being just down the road. I arrived and the driveway leading to the parking lot was lined with cars, but I was able to find a spot in the parking lot after a minute or so. It was definitely a full lot for sure. The location is absolutely adorable as this is a historic house. It was once a Dunn Brothers, but I do love that it is its own thing now rather than a chain. They had a outdoor patio that people were enjoying but it was a bit chilly for working and sitting outside, one person even had a dog which I LOVE! Inside the front door you are greeted with a welcoming counter that you can order. I opted to try the salted caramel iced latte. If you are consuming there (which I was) they give you a number to bring to your table and they bring the drink. I really liked this idea especially in the aspect of not having to stand and wait for a drink. The price was a bit high (7.55 for a 16 oz with $1 tip), but then again everything is getting expensive these days. I walked back to the seating area and there are essentially 3 rooms downstairs, I walked through all 3 to see where working would be ideal. I went upstairs but there was a woman in the room so I assumed it was a group that was meeting or something so I opted to not investigate further. I found seating downstairs in what felt like the quietest part, but there were a lot of people there talking and the acoustics were not exactly fantastic. I did have a call which I took via teams and air pods and discovered the sound in the room was actually really not awesome for a meeting as it was quite loud and the wifi was not strong enough to support the video on the teams call. So would I recommend working from Smith, not if you have a meeting, but if you are looking for a place that has some background noise, I guess... However this is certainly a place that is perfect for meeting someone and enjoying breakfast or coffee and I love that. I did not order food this time, but everything I saw get delivered looked delicious. I also noticed they have a pizza night on Thursday nights and immediately made a note of that for a date night with the hubby.

This is a wonderful local spot! Plenty of indoor seating and a variety of both coffee and…read morenon-coffee beverages. There's something for everyone!

I had some time to kill before an event at Eden Prairie Mall, so I headed over to this spot to get…read morea little work done and read my book! There is plenty of parking in the lot outside of Qamaria! The interior is well-done, with elevated finishes and themed decor. I was excited because it looked like a cozy place to grab a coffee! The staff were not very friendly during my ordering process, and just seemed not happy to be at work. Unfortunately, the wifi didn't work for me, so I couldn't actually complete any work. I stuck to reading my book, which was great until they started playing music inside (randomly like an hour after I got there). Now music in a coffeeshop is fine, but this music was staticy, skipped often, and was incredibly distracting. I eventually just got up and continued reading in my car because the workers either couldn't fix it or didn't know how. The Pistachio latte had good pistachio flavor, but I have qualms with a coffeeshop that charges $8 for a latte, and then proceeds to slop it together...no foam, no latte art, and so hot that the milk was scalded. In a world where there is a coffee shop on every corner, you can find better elsewhere for sure. I don't mind paying top dollar for a latte these days, but I deserve it to be well-done.

I stopped by 7 Corners an early afternoon to grab a couple drinks. There was 1 person working when…read moreI first got there and things were moving a little slow but I could tell the barista was working hard and getting drinks made and out. By time I reached the register a second person came in help. I ordered the caramella and a matcha latte. The staff were very nice and made sure I liked the drinks I got. Looked like they had a decent assortment of baked goods as well & very reasonably priced. The space was generally quiet and chill. Wasn't super busy but seemed like a place everyone goes to work. Parking is easy, large parking lot not too far away. Connected to a Church.

Thanks to Yelp for finding this spacious ultra modern, but still cozy, coffee shop in Eden Prarie…read moreinside a church. I had to think when growing up it may have been considered some kind of sin to suggest serving coffee and light food in a church. "John how dare you spew blasphemy", Sister Mary Francis would say. A very friendly setting that is uber clean. There was a cleaner working while I was there and then someone came from the elevator with more cleaning equipment. I saw a nice display of pastries but tried the pre made sandwich which was still fresh. They feature a light and dark roast in the standard three sizes. The dark roast, which the barista suggested, had a deep roasted flavor with a non-acidic aftertaste. They asked if I would wait while they made a fresh brew for me, and I was glad to have the drink minutes fresh. As great as the product was the attraction is the airy, arty walls and soft lighting for a relaxing almost, shall we say, spiritual awakening. Ok a bit of hyperbole.

Yummy coffee and nice selection of drinks for non coffee lovers. Bought a bag to take home.read more

Love Caribou coffee, no matter which one you go to...it's always consistent. Food is good, not…read moregreat because it is microwaved. But again, it's always consistent. But coffee will never disappoint! Service is quick as it's a fast food place

Tucked inside the Asia Mall in Eden Prairie. Beautiful space and great atmosphere. Service was…read morehelpful and friendly. Protip: buy 2 get 1 free end of day deal on perishable items. Order: BBQ pork bun. Destination bite and worth the bite. The bun is pillowy soft and chewy with a hint of sweetness. The pork filling is savory and delicious. BBQ chicken bun. Everything above just chicken. Cannot really tell the difference between the pork. Sticky rice dumpling. I should have gatekept this item. Very underrated with the general public... But if you know you know... delicious savory pork and dried shrimp filling. Chewy crunchy exterior. BBQ pork puff. Just not the same bite as the BBQ pork bun. Egg tart. Classic. Delicious. Overall: if you are in the area it is a must stop.

Wanted to love Keefer Court but most of the pastries I tried were just okay. The custard bun didn't…read morehave a creamy custard filling and instead it tasted like a runny icing inside. The pineapple topping bun does not have filling and the bun was on the drier side, but the pineapple topping was good. The BBQ Pork bun was the biggest disappointment -- the filling had no flavor and just tasted fatty. The durian pandan cake was awesome -- not too sweet, strong durian flavor in the filling, and the cake itself was dense and spongy. The bakery is located in Asia Mall. Upon entering, you grab a tray and a pair of tongs and grab what you would like to purchase from a display case. You order hot buns, beverages, and ice cream at the check out counter. Service was friendly and fast.

Such a cute and cozy cafe/book store. I personally would've never known it was there but my wife,…read morewho is a book nerd said we needed to stop!! It was the perfect setup, my wife and son looked at books while I had a beer. Love they are accepting of everyone and really try to support the community! Ps: they even have a community board right inside the door to help out.

What a cute space. The book store has fun items and the space is bright and cozy. There is a large…read moretable that works well for a group of 6 for crafts, games, etc. The pumpkin chili was delicious. I enjoyed the americano with homemade almond syrup. Plentiful street parking. They also have beer, kombucha, sandwiches, and a salad.

Yum never disappoints when I order the Szechuan Salmon. The sauce is solid, and the salmon is…read morealways cooked right. The green beans were really good and well cooked with just the right amount of crunch still as well The restaurant was pretty empty so we were served very quickly so that was great, and the restaurant interior was perfectly clean as well. I will be returning, many more times. 5/5

Update: They do serve latte's and cold brew!…read more The food is always excellent here and they have a lovely outdoor patio. The inside is well lighted with natural light. You order at the counter, take a number and they bring the food to your table. Customer service is average. This time we got the steak salad, a side of homemade chips, and a pastry. The salad was amazing and we loved the chips. My only disappointment is that they don't serve lates or cold brew coffee. For having a brunch cafe vibe you'd think they'd want to do this. Thankfully there is a caribou in the same lot.