Wanted to grab breakfast after dropping a car off for service at a nearby dealership. The space looks like a little rustic house. There are specials of the day and plenty of goodies on the menu. Both hubs and I got one of the specials when we stopped in. I had the hashbrown-crusted quiche which was broccoli and cheese and hubs had the tres leches french toast. I snagged a bite of his, and while it was good, was very sweet and a little messy. I did love the quiche though. I would definitely swing in again when I'm in the area. read more

Café Cravings - Quiche - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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This place is healthy food and bakery. You order at the counter and wait for them to bring your order. The atmosphere is very well done and casual. They have WiFi access, fireplace and beautiful patio. The coffee is very good. read more

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I love this place! It is so cute and cozy. I went here with my girlfriend and we had a great time. They have a variety of coffees (I opted for the white chocolate mocha) and lots of good food. The have specials listed at the counter. It is a very casual setting in which you order at the counter and they bring your food to your table. The service was so friendly and fast. It is a great stop if you're looking for a yummy casual breakfast or brunch. :) read more

Café Cravings - Avocado Toast Special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Outstanding food and wonderful employees. This quaint little place is a real FIND! Eggs were cooked perfectly and portions of the sides were plentiful. Outstanding value. Though it is 22 miles from our home, we will definitely go- back for breakfast again! We didn't have any baked goods but they looked terrific! read more

I recently met up with my sister and nephew for an early Sunday breakfast at Café Cravings in White Bear Lake -- and I'm so glad she introduced me to this hidden gem! I had no idea this place even existed, but now that I do, it's definitely a new favorite. Everything here is homemade, and you can truly taste the difference. I was "yum-yum-ing" left and right. I enjoyed an iced honey bee latte (perfectly sweet and smooth!), a breakfast sandwich with sausage (hearty and satisfying), and couldn't resist sampling some of their amazing baked goods. The brown butter coffee cake and almond bar were all rich and flavorful. My nephew enjoyed the pancakes and my sister got the skillet, and both were delicious. There's a huge variety of food and drink options -- from bakery items to breakfast plates to specialty coffee drinks. The staff were friendly, the indoor seating was cozy, and there's a spacious outdoor patio that's perfect for a sunny morning. They also have a drive-thru, which is super convenient, and it's clear this place is a local favorite as we noticed lots of regulars stopping in, which is always a good sign. If you're anywhere near White Bear Lake -- or even just in the mood for a little drive -- come here. It's absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be back very soon. read more

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Omg the gluten free pancakes are huge and the best I have ever had! I am excited to come again and try some of the gluten free bakery items. They have a large parking lot. The cafe is small inside so better for small groups. read more

Café Cravings - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Cafe Cravings has been an icon in our area my whole life. I remember my grandma taking me there to get an amazingly decadent hot chocolate growing up and their massive cookies. However now that we are older we do pop in for food and family time. On this visit we had a 6 month old with us, and were able to find a nice spot on the patio to be together. We ordered inside at the counter (which is filled with amazing baked goods to choose from) and then were able to enjoy the calm patio space. They have fresh options every day in addition to their usual offerings, and their apple walnut pancakes this day stole the show. It was so so good. We love this little place and supporting local, and will definitely be going back on my next visit in hopes they have those pancakes still! read more

Café Cravings - Patio - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

IMHO I was visiting from California and wanted to treat my Minnesota friend to breakfast. I Yelped nearby breakfast joints and Cafe Cravings piqued my interest. At 10:30 am, we claimed our table then went up to order from the very friendly staff. (Yes, everyone is "Minnesota Nice"!) We ordered the Stuffed French Toast with a side of bacon and the Breakfast Croissant. For my personal taste, the stuffed French toast (with cream cheese) and the sugary topping was a tad too sweet for me, yet I finished my shared portion! My friend devoured her breakfast croissant! By the time we left, the dining room was full! Yes, I'll definitely go back one day! read more

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The food was amazing. Very filling and tasty. The service was great all around which gave me a good start to my morning. The vibe was very chill and relaxed with nice music. read more

Great food and coffees! Outdoor dining when it's nice- great homemade baked goods...Great for breakfast and brunch.

My fave new place for when I visit this area! Great food, friendly laid back service and cozy atmosphere! Would be my Go-To if I lived here!! read more

I ordered online for pickup (website is very easy to navigate with pictures and descriptions of the food) Greeted promptly and my "Office Treats" were ready to go. Scone, Lemon Poppy Seed, Carmel Roll and more. It's a cute cozy little place to eat in (plenty of free parking) or use their convenient drive thru as well. Breakfast and Lunch items are available. Well worth the price (food cost is unfortunately high right now for restaurants) for the quality of food they serve. Definitely will be back! read more

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Service was great, love the "serve yourself model" except I didn't love that other patrons can handle all of the silverware . The eggs were perfect! The bit of dill in the hollandaise was delicious! Unfortunately the potatoes were awful. Seemed like they were cooked long before we arrived as they were not hot and nor crisp (like they had been slightly warmed in a microwave). The building itself could use a facelift, but I care less about what a place looks like and more about the food. I'd come back for that hollandaise and to try some of the delicious looking baked goods! read more

Café Cravings - Eggs Florentine - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

I wanted to like this place but we were quite disappointed. Our table cloth was stained and looked like it hadn't been washed in a very long time. Luckily they covered it with glass so we didn't have to touch it. This is one of those places you have to stand in line at a counter and order. The restaurant felt more like a cafeteria and has very little seating. Folks camped tables before they ordered. Someone does bring out your food. The same person bringing out the food also clears the table and restocks the silverware, all without ever washing her hands. My food wasn't warm and it was very tasteless. So, this was our 1st and last visit here. read more

Super cute little cafe. Order at the counter and they'll bring your order out to you. We ordered the skillet - American diced potatoes with peppers onions cheese bacon and egg - it did not come in a skillet (just a heads up on that one) it was good though, definitely a filling breakfast. We also ordered the pancakes, I was wondering if they were made with sourdough discard or something because the after taste was sour and bizarre, unfortunately I was not a fan of that. Their baked goods looked delicious but we were too full to partake in treats after breakfast. Over all it was a fine experience, nothing to be wowed by, classic cafe! read more

Just an amazing hole in the wall place that my family enjoyed on some random morning. The FOOD IS AMAZING! You order at the counter but they bring the food to you. It's just great, people are young and friendly...what a way to spend a beautiful day on the outdoor patio with your favorite people. read more

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This little place has been on my to go list and it did not disappoint. My spouse and I will have to return because there was so many more things to try. I got the special blueberry French toast bake that was amazing. It's pieces of French toast cut up and mixed with blueberries and baked, topped with whipped cream. Dessert for breakfast at its best. Definitely a breakfast for two. My spouse got the eggs Benedict and it did not disappoint. The English muffin was grilled to perfection and the hollandaise sauce was phenomenal with so much butter. The ham was a good portion as well. As for the service, we got there and there was two people in front of us. We looked at the menu and then ordered right at the counter. The women in the front made our drinks right away. We did have to wait for our food for about 20 minutes, which we didn't mind since we sat outside on the patio with such nice weather. We loved that they had many tables inside and outside to sit. The ambiance is like a nice brunch for any day of the week. It was calm and so nice to dine there. However, many people came after us and they do have a small staff so expect to wait. Which we were fine with because we were not in a rush. There were so many other desserts that I have to come back to try. We both got there turtle mocha and it was delicious. Will definitely return again soon! read more

Café Cravings - Eggs Benedict, Blueberry French Toast Bake, Sausage Patties, & Turtle Mochas with Oat Milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Came here hungry and leaving quite satisfied with everything. The food was served promptly and perfectly prepared. Hubby had the skillet breakfast with easy over eggs and he devoured everything except the plate! Well done and outside seating on a beautiful morning was a bonus. Just ignore the passing traffic! read more

Café Cravings - Outside patio! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Hidden gem we've driven past or by dozens of times without stopping. ...which was our mistake! This is one of the best brunch spots for miles around. Service was friendly and super fast, the menu has something for everyone and the outdoor seating is a great option if weather permits. The food is crazy fresh too, and generous portion sizes will give everybody plenty of it. The hits (for us, anyway): *Chicken Wild Rice soup in a bread bowl *Dill Egg Breakfast *Stuffed French Toast (eat this and you can skip dinner) *Apple Walnut Pancakes Open 7a-2p... and the have a drive-thru pick up lane if you want to order ahead online! read more

We went only one time. Service was a bit slow. While I realize they were busy, it was really disappointing to have room temperature food brought to us. Basic breakfast fare. Espresso drinks were alright but, not great. Usually, I'm willing to give a place a second shot but, this was disappointing enough for us to not go back. Hopefully, they can get it together eventually. read more

The skillet breakfast is great and enough for 2! The cookies are amazing too. Definitely going back!

Cute place. Friendly atmosphere. Food delicious! Hollandaise sauce was amazing. Oatmeal was a quick instant kind..probably wouldn't go for that again, but the portion was huge. I forgot my cap there.. when I came back for it, it was after hours, but a kind gentleman who was cleaning up there was able to find it for me. Much appreciated! Will get back there when in the hood! read more

2 breakfast sandwiches and two beverages $42? I do not feel the price reflected the experience. The sandwiches were just ok. Place was kind of grungy. Everything could use a good cleaning, especially the overhead lights. Sincerely hope they do well. We intended to try some baked goods, but they did not look super fresh. read more

I used to like this place, The customer service has always been fun and friendly. The prices were reasonable I thought. Today was different. There was two new employees I have never seen. A young man and a woman. Coming in, there was five tables open. Walked to the counter, and ordered. Two coffees two bacon and egg plus a French toast., two cookies. The bill came to $49.00 wtf???! When we sat down the tables all were dirty and some of them still had dirty cups from the previous people. Toast was supposed to come with one of the breakfasts. After going up to the counter for the toast we thought they forgot , the woman said, No. you have to ask for it. then two minute after, she came to the table with cold toast saying she was mistaken and put the cold hardly browned toast on the table. See picture. When the food came out. One of the bacon pieces was burnt. The inside is dusty. Lamp shades ect. The French toast was good and the eggs were scrambled. What happened to the cheery staff that used to be here. That's right. I'm sitting in here writing this as I eat. At the price I paid, you would think there was gold flakes in the food. I'm disappointed and won't come back. The lady finally came out and cleared the tables close to me. But didn't wipe them. I even waited to see, if she would wipe the tables before someone else sat down. She did not. Nobody did. Must not have thought they were that dirty. It is disappointing after being a loyal customer for a long time. I won't return. read more

Café Cravings - Not toasted toast with the butter not really spread on the toast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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If you have a sweet tooth this is for you. If you like it quiet this is also for you. You go up to the counter to order and pay at the same time. I'm a quiche lover and get it whenever I can. I was disappointed. The mozzerella cheese had an odd taste and quite salty. I left about a third. They need to change brands of cheese. To get the taste out of my mouth I had a delicious amaretto sugar cookie. I tried a broccoli cheese another time and really liked it. It does have an unusual style that I doubt you could replicate at home. Despite the off the beaten path place they have a very nice and sizable patio. I couldn't resist taking home some berry pie. The pies are amazing. They have the old time "ice box" sandwiches and are known for the wild rice soup. I'd like to try lunch here. I like that they open early as I had plenty of time to kill waiting for Costco to open. Tyler was very helpful and friendly. read more

Really great hometown kind of spot. There's a wide variety of delicious offerings for traditional breakfast, fantastic baked goods, really fantastic lunch. Service was super friendly, the server seem to know all of the usual's, and the atmosphere was super casual. read more

Food & bevs were good. Everything else was ehhhh. The inside didn't have a lot of charm. Service was sub par. Dirty windows and cobwebs wasn't the vibe for me. No table service here, fyi. If I were you... I'd place an order to go or eat on their patio. read more

After our first visit couple years ago when I tried their superb apple pancakes, I decided to have them again. What a bad decision! Well they were tasting like plain dough, smelled like wet laundry and...they were almost raw. Runny texture, really bad. After giving it a chance, to perhaps smell or taste some kind of seasoning like cinnamon or anything in that category, my husband and I decided just leave this place before we get any digestive issues. Me, along with my friends will not go to Cafe Cravings anymore... read more

Cute little cafe in white bear lake. We stopped in here on a rainy Sunday after finding it on Yelp. Glad we stopped in! You order at the cashier at the counter before you sit down here. We decided to get the cafe craving melt which is a hot turkey sandwich with provolone cheese and cranberries and than my boyfriend for the eggs Benedict. Both of them were amazing. My sandwich was very tasty and the eggs Benedict was also great. The sandwich came with kettle chips and the Benedict came with diced potatoes. We also got a regular and turtle mocha to drink. Both were very tasty! Overall super cute place. The food and drinks here were very tasty, and a little on the pricy side, but well worth it. They also have a variety of baked good here. Hard to come here and not bring some goodies home! read more

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Has always had great food and service. Updated space looks really nice. Outdoor and indoor seating.

I'm still in shock by my visit. They served me a bowl of their "famous creamy wild rice soup," ICE COLD. It was like a creamy soup popsicle. I walked into a fairly busy cafe. I wasn't sure if I was suppose to seat myself, order at the counter, or wait at the door. Neither of the two people working acknowledged me. I sat at a corner table that was dirty. One worker was running around cleaning tables so I thought she'd notice a couple before me leave, and do a wipe down. Nope. My friend moved the empty mugs to another table. I go to the counter to order and a girl tells me she'll be right back. I wait, and wait, and wait. I almost went and sat back down. Finally 10 minutes later, I order my soup, French toast, and a blt. I asked for two glasses of water. She gives me four tiny glasses of water because they ran out of large glasses. What? My French toast comes first and the girl who drops it off tells me they ran out of soup and need to warm a new batch up. The French toast was suppose to be sprinkled with powdered sugar. I think they forgot it. My pieces of toast were all cooked differently, a couple were well done, which was strange because for how burnt it was it didn't come hot. Drenched in syrup it did the trick though. I'm three quarters of the way done with my French toast when my soup arrives. I take a big spoonful of the cold soup into my mouth and bring it back to the counter. She promptly pops it into their microwave. Pretty terrible, at least don't microwave your food in front of customers. I could buy a can and do that on my own at home, which I'll do instead of come here, and it wouldn't cost me $4.5 for a cup. I was hoping for a better experience regardless of a couple of recent bad reviews. I saw some responses by management on other yelp reviews that were defensive with excuses. Just fix your issues, comments like that just make it worse. Mediocre food, and poor service. read more

Café Cravings - French toast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

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Food: My family ordered the stuffed French toast, an order of pancakes, and a breakfast croissant. Two of our orders came incorrect, one missing bacon and one with bacon but not cooked crisp enough (which was requested upon ordering). We were also missing two orders of real maple syrup. Our pancakes had leftover burnt food on them from whatever was grilled before them, and our fruit was not washed. We also got a few coffees, and those were fine. Food and drinks came to $85 Service: When we ordered the staff member had a hard time getting our items entered correctly into her iPad, so I was worried we would have problems with our order. Our orders arrived incorrectly made, so we promptly brought the issues to a staff member. When we did this, staff were not attentive, seemed confused on how to mediate the problems, and then it took so long to get our orders corrected we ended up leaving before getting our food. We waited over 20 minutes for two orders of bacon to be corrected. During this time multiple other guests had complaints with their orders as well. Ambiance: Has potential to be cute and cozy but tables, silverware and cups were noticeably dirty, (food bits on silverware, grease smears, chips in mugs) and the bathroom was also very dirty. Definitely made me question how clean the kitchen and coffee bar were. I am not one to complain but for $85 I expect much better service and food quality. This along with the lack of cleanliness was a huge disappointment. read more

Aptly named. Craving more already! Had lunch here with a GF and we both loved our meals. The butternut squash quiche was amazing! It is described as having a hashbrown crust, but the hashbrowns seemed to be more in the bottom half of the quiche instead of a noticeable crust. I thought it was delicious! Came with a small dollop of sour cream on top and fruit. I also got a giant pumpkin streusel muffin that had a top crunchy with cinnamon and sugar. The perfect "Top of the Muffin- to You!" ;) Had a rich, smooth, dark roast coffee with it that made for the perfect lunch. The décor is cute with seasonal fabric under glass table tops. There are menus you can peruse at your table, but you order and pay at the counter. They have a whole separate gluten free menu that looked as big as their regular menu. That will make many happy! Also at the counter is a glass case with some bars, cake, and cookies. And the person behind the counter? Service with a genuine smile! read more

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One of the top five places to eat in WBL! Great menu, inside and outside (in summer months) dining, and friendly waitstaff. I so appreciate how hard they've worked to make their way through Covid and beyond! read more

This place is awesome. Very cute little cafe with great food. Ummm. One thing is sure make sure you are hungry. Go up to the counter to order and then take a cup of Joe sit down and wait maybe 5 min. So so good. We are up celebrating our 22 yr. anniversary so had to give it a try.. read more

Café Cravings - Order counter with great friendly staff - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

So pleased with the wonderful mix of dishes that are regular and Gluten Free. We all ended up sharing bites of our meals with one another because we were so delighted with the food. Service was excellent, our orders came out perfect, and we enjoyed every bite. It was SO good that before we left, we all chose to get another bakery item to have for breakfast tomorrow. We will be back! read more

I had heard that Café Cravings had great wild rice soup so we decided to check them out today. As a first-timer, it's a little strange. No one greets you until you actually approach the counter. The menus are on the counter and just as we started to look at one, they took our drink order. I had to ask if we could pay for everything together because we needed a few minutes with the menu. The silverware is by the cash register along with the napkins, but no one tells you that. It's a small enough place that you can figure it out quite quickly but if a customer says it's their first time there, I think they could kind of give out some pointers. I got the creamy wild rice soup in a bread bowl, and my son got eggs, toast, and fruit from the kid's menu. My husband ordered the skillet breakfast which was eggs, sausage, and veggies with a side of toast. The skillet breakfast came out in a worn-out Teflon pan which is kind of cute but it probably should have been cast iron. The veggies in his meal were gigantic and he said it was absolutely delicious - a little greasy, but he loved it. It was a huge portion and he's been raving about their strawberry preserves non stop. Apparently, I really "missed out" by not trying them. The kid's meal was a good size, too, and their grain toast is divine. The wild rice soup, however, totally fell flat for me. I really wanted to like it but I felt like I was eating milky potato soup rather than creamy chicken soup. I love potatoes, don't get me wrong, but there were just too many. The saving grace was the top of the bread bowl. It had been broiled with butter and cheese. It was really good - kind of like a good piece of garlic toast with melted cheese. So good! There are lots of yummy desserts to choose from. We opted for a chocolate chip cookie and a Special K bar. My husband got a coffee to go (he tells me the coffee is fantastic). The Special K bar was huge and super decadent. I was pleasantly surprised by how many tables there were. I thought this was a coffee and sweets shop until not too long ago. The windows are huge so there was beautiful natural lighting coming through. There is also a really nice outdoor patio area with lovely flowers and a cool waterfall fountain. I kind of went back and forth between a three or four star rating. It's not cheap. Between the meal, three drinks (coffee, a bottle of water, and a can of Diet Coke) and two treats, it came to a little over $50. There is no table service and unless you're speaking to someone right at the counter, the staff does not interact with you (but there is a huge tip jar and a big space for tips on the receipt). I didn't like my soup, but it was made well and it was hot (but served on a plate with a huge crack in it). My guys loved what they had. It's clean and it would be a really nice place to come to in the early morning to read the paper, use the free Wi-Fi, and have a nice breakfast. Overall, I guess I would still recommend that you skip Starbucks and come here to support a local business. read more

Café Cravings - Evidently, these are the best preserves EVER. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Very cozy nook to grab breakfast. Our food took 20 minutes but it was a Sunday morning and nearly every table was full (15 tables). I ordered an Italian soda and was given a CREAM soda, which disappointed me a lot. The signage didn't specify Italian cream soda, it simply said "Italian soda" with no description. Ordered a case cinnamon roll hoping we could eat that while we waited but they delivered it with all our food, on a plate unheated. It was rather disappointing. The dough was good, but there were hidden raisins and the icing was thin and sickly sweet. The food we ordered was very good though. I had walnut cream cheese stuffed French toast which they genourously dust with cinnamon sugar (no syrup needed!!!). Husband got a breakfast bagel with cheddar. The sandwhich was good but his "fruit cup" was canned fruit with 3 grapes added. He ordered a side of hashbrowns and it was huge and delicious. Proper ketchup hashbrowns. About an inch thick very crispy outside crust, and soft thick potato shreds inside. If this review was only for hashbrowns it would be 5 stars. Seriously. Hashbrowns were the best part of the meal. Hot food wasn't bad, but the rest was mediocre. read more

Café Cravings - Hashbrowns "side", bagel cheddar sandwhich, cinnamon roll, walnut cream cheese stuffed French toast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - White Bear Lake, Minnesota

This little gem is great for lunch. They have very good prices and lots of gluten free options. On a beautiful day, you can eat outside with their water fountain. The prices are a little high, but I still enjoy treating myself from time to time. read more

There are many reasons to enjoy this spot; here are just a few: they make the BEST carrot cake in the state (trust me, we've looked) + their strawberry rhubarb muffins are such a morning 'hit the spot' treat! Thank you for your delicious options for this neighborhood, we've enjoyed coming here for over ten years and regret it's taken so long to write a review. Mahalo Cafe Cravings! read more