I tried one of their breakfast sandwiches on an asiago bagel and honestly it was incredible. The…read morebagel itself was soft, fluffy, and had great flavor, and adding cream cheese made the sandwich even better. That said, I'd probably land at about 3.5 stars if I could. While the food really delivered, the iced latte unfortunately didn't. Maybe the espresso was burnt, but neither my fiancé or I were able to finish our lattes, which was disappointing, especially considering the price. Overall, I'd definitely go back for the bagels and sandwiches, but I might skip the coffee next time.

When I came to this spot it was absolutely PACKED but the line moved quickly and we got our food. I…read morechose the build your own sandwich which was fun (I do wish they had heated my meat and cream cheese with the bagel before the veggie toppings though) other than that it was a yummy sandwich and we also got lattes as well. I definitely plan on coming back and trying more bagels!

I don't know if I just love bagels but this bacon towel avocado bagel was like the most delicious…read morething ever. The tomato paste and chewy fresh bagel and bacon were chefs kiss. I also got the chocolate cream cold brew which I loved, it is very sweet but I'm a sweet coffee lover. The staff were also nice and service was fast!

I'm sorry do you guys want to know the reason why I leave bad reviews on Yelp okay I'll start with…read morethe reason the reason I'm leaving this bad review is the bagels are awful I'm sorry to say that the service is good don't get me wrong the ambiance is good too But please burgers bagels do a better job on toasting your bagels you guys got me vomiting and got me sick and choking and gagging and your bagels got trapped in my esophagus and my esophagus and my lungs and my belly reject your food that's another reason to say this review and I'm disappointed too in you guys yep please don't put this review on not recommended and put on a better list and put on disappointment list instead and and leave this review off the not recommended list and put on disappointment list Yelp I appreciate it thank you

After seeing a viral video on tiktok, I knew I had to come find this place!…read more There is plenty of free parking in the lot. This place is actually a decent size but due to its popularity, it felt very crowded! So possibly plan on taking your drink to go. The service here was good and the man who made my drink was nothing short of a sweetheart! I got the raspberry cheesecake latte with oatmilk. This drink was over $11!! Not what I was expecting! Definitely the most expensive coffee I have gotten! Their menu seemed to have lots of unique and tasty coffees and items! I'd love to come back and try more. Despite the cost, the coffee was very tasty! In my opinion, this is one of the best coffee shops in the twin cities!

Tried the banana bread oat milk latte at The Fox and Pantry and I loved it!…read more The large is definitely pricey at $9.95 (hence, my 4/5 stars) and especially considering how busy the shop gets, it's not something I'd personally order every day! But as an occasional treat, it was worth trying. The latte comes topped with cold foam, syrup drizzle, and dried banana slices, which made it feel extra fun and unique. It really did taste like banana bread in latte form. The decor inside is super cute and cozy too. Definitely a fun spot to try if you're looking for a specialty coffee drink!

Rise Bagel Co. has become one of my favorite workday treats! The first time I went, I ordered the…read morerosemary bagel with the honey rosemary cream cheese and I've been hooked ever since. It's that good. I still haven't tried their sandwiches or coffee yet, but the bagel and cream cheese combinations alone are enough to keep me coming back. So many delicious options!

Cute bagel shop downtown MPLS. I LOVE that they have 2 dedicated parking spots so that I can just…read morequickly pick up bagels to go and then be on my way without having to pay for parking. The bagels are good, but not great. It's fun to get a variety of flavors. I got Everything Bagel, Sesame and Poppyseed. Service was fast and friendly.

LOVE LOVE LOVE El Mar's!!! Been here so many times and love…read moreit EVERY TIME I am come!! The pizza is excellent -- crust and toppings. I love the simplicity of the Margherita and also love the Whoopty with sausage, mushrooms, and onions. The bagels on the weekends are also exceptional -- have bought a few packages and frozen them for later and they still taste great from the freezer! HIGHLY recommend El Mar's-- excellent pizza and not required to drive downtown.

El Mars has become my favorite bagel spot lately and easily the best bagels in town!…read more For a sweeter breakfast option, I recommend the French toast bagel with brown sugar cream cheese. One of the staff members actually told me it was his favorite and he was absolutely right. So good! For breakfast sandwiches, you really can't go wrong with the sausage, egg, and cheese on the cheddar bagel (kind of similar to an asiago bagel). Add chive cream cheese and fully commit...MMM! It is a little spendy, but the portions are HUGE. Definitely enough to split with someone or turn into two meals, so it feels more justified once you see the size. Plan extra time to your visit to wait in a small line, they're popular!

It's been a few years since my last review of Crossroads Deli, but my rating remains high. Their…read morematzo ball soup is one of the best versions available in the Twin Cities. Today I tried their Roast Beef on Weck, which is carved roast beef on a type of roll called a Weck (a Kaiser-style roll topped with coarse salt and caraway seeds.). The restaurant was busy, and this is not a trendy place! I'd be surprised if there was anyone in the restaurant who was not of Medicare age (which also describes me; I'm not being ageist, just truthful). This is something that is available for lunch, during the week (not on weekends). Previously, I wanted to order this before. It was at the beginning of the lunch hour, so unfortunately the end pieces were cooked well-done. I asked if they would cut from the center, which is much more rare, but they wouldn't do that. This time, we came later and I could see that the roast beef was gloriously rare, which is what I like. The sandwich was quite enjoyable because it was juicy and flavorful. It comes with a side of cole slaw which is vinegar based (which I liked, but isn't traditional in the Midwest). It's difficult to find good, rare roast been in the Twin Cities, so this was another good find. My wife had the matzo ball soup, which remains high quality. The beef on weck sandwich (with coleslaw) was nearly $20, which is a bit on the expensive side. The service is spotty. It depends upon who is your waitstaff person (I knew it would be slow based on our previous experience with this person).

I have been coming to Crossroads Deli for over 25 years. September 2024, the brothers ( Scott and…read moreStu) sold the business to a corporation which owns approximately 5-6 other restaurants. I immediately started to worry. Unfortunately my worries have slowly " come true" ...and with an extremely upset heart, Crossroads has changed. Scott and Stu had dedication and sheer love of cooking and baking with the BEST of ingredients and exquisite rare perfect use of spices. Their flavors in everything they touched were some of the VERY BEST I have experienced nationally and in my home state of NY where my father taught Biochemistry in the Bronx at Einstein Med School (1955-1980) and where my intense passion for Delicatessen cuisine originated. Coming almost daily to Crossroads truly made my day! I adored EVERYTHING they created. Even shipped a large lemon coconut cake to mom's beloved 90 year old boss at Scarsdale Medical Center 8 years ago! Today: Their rye bread with caraway seeds was identical to Grossinger's. Now almost zero flavor. The broasted chicken if served hot fresh out of the cooker is still excellent. Some of the original spices gone. The lemon coconut cake has zero real lemon flavor just deep yellow coloring, Their pastrami and corned beef also lost 1/3 to 1/2 of their original flavor plus the size of the sandwiches 1/3-1/2 the original size. The new main dishes are almost tasteless. Their original recipes for matzo ball soup, etc are still good - - vary 8-10 rating. They no longer use as much/ perhaps any butter in their coffee cake " breads" which used to be a 10. Many cookies and tiny pastries in the same display case are still good. Compared to many other restaurants today they are now just " an ok". Gone are the days when Crossroads Deli was " TRULY SPECTACULAR "......

I come to Hopkins (from Florida) for work on occasion and make it a point to stop by here for…read morecoffee (and sometimes more). Slightly eclectic throw-back vibe, very friendly service, excellent espresso beverages, and a nice assortment of creative wraps and sandwiches (alongside other food items). It's a nice place to spend an hour or two catching up on emails, though it can be busy (and a bit noisy) at certain times of the day. Parking is easy, with a dedicated lot out back and free two-hour street parking out front. One random noteworthy thing is that they have the nicest take-out coffee cups I've seen anywhere (see photo), with a sturdy design that makes it a pleasure to hold while also providing extra insulation. It's a small thing, but it's actually the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Munkabeans!

Came here for the first time a little while ago and it was fine. I didn't love my coffee but the…read morespace seemed adequate for studying or catching up with someone. Overall somewhat underwhelming experience.

Never had an issue ordering in store, but I tried ordering online for pickup this time…read more Ordered a Western sandwich, indicated no cheese and everything else can stay the same (peppered bacon, chipotle sauce, everything bagel, etc. just no cheese was the only modification). When I got home, I realized my bagel sandwich had cheese and regular bacon. Kinda missed the mark here Bruggers... I've been here many times but this was the first time I've done take out instead of ordering in. Guess I have to verbally place my order for them to get it right next time. Also, my order was ready when I arrived but online it said it wasn't going to be ready for another 10 min so good thing I showed up early or it would have been cold.

While the bagels are always good, customer service at this location is horrendous!!! Stopped by…read moreNovember 6. 3 people working plus whoever was in the back. 2 customers in front of me. More than 20 min for 6 un-cut bagels and 2 tubs of cream cheese. The woman on the register acknowledged that she was new but...she could not hear or understand orders and did not know menu. She messed up input on every order, had to ask the customer what was in a standard herby turkey sandwich, then had to walk to the guys making sandwiches to correct it orally. When i finally placed my order i waited and waited. Asked the 2 guys behind the counter if someone was going to get my bagels. One said he was working an on-line order and it would be a while. I said "there are two of you...". The other was just talking to him and then laughing at my question. The seating area was not clean. Overall bad experience. I'll drive to the West End location next time!