Rough first impression for sure. This is one identity within a building called "Resolve Food Hall",…read morewhich is the main thing you'll notice as you approach the building. I was not sure I was even in the right place at first. Straight ahead as you enter is the coffee shop part of this place, and there is a touchscreen ordering panel but also a cashier. However, we came at 11am on a Saturday and wanted some of the brunch options. We were directed to a table in another part of the facility, given the full Curiouser menu, and abandoned for 30 minutes. No one talked to us again so we left and got brunch at another nearby establishment. I still hadn't had any coffee later that afternoon so I stopped by to try an easier scenario, and I had an excellent iced drink called Absolutely Alice. Perfect sweetness level for me; I like it sweet while still being able to get coffee flavor out of it. So I would definitely return for a coffee. The corners of the building that are meant to be associated with the coffee shop part of the business are nice; lots of plants and homey touches. But even though we did see servers taking orders at other tables, I don't think they have that down. I'd recommend coming here just for small orders at the counter.

Updated review: Came back a second time with a friend and I'm honestly much more impressed. My…read morefirst visit didn't totally win me over, but this time the coffee was noticeably better and the overall experience felt more worth it. The space still has a slightly weird food hall vibe (not super cozy coffee shop energy), but the drinks are hand crafted. They use local beans, have handmade syrups, and offer a fun variety of specialty drinks that feel thoughtful and well made. One of my favorite details: the plants throughout the shop have names and many are for sale, which is such a fun, quirky touch and makes the space feel more intentional and unique. Overall, I'm glad I gave it another shot, much better experience the second time and definitely a cool local spot with personality.

I was absolutely thrilled when I discovered Café de Paris in Apple Valley. It's surprisingly…read moredifficult to find a truly high-quality bakery around here, and after one too many supermarket "French" baguettes and bake-at-home loaves, this place was exactly what I'd been looking for. The bread is fantastic--crusty, fresh, and authentically French. They also have an incredible selection of beautiful pastries, cakes, and other classic French treats that look like they came straight out of a Parisian pâtisserie. And the coffee is absolutely exquisite. One thing that always makes me smile is that while the pastries look and taste authentically French, they're definitely American-sized! They're enormous. If you're hungry, you're in for a treat. More often than not, I'll enjoy half of one there with a coffee and take the rest home in a box for later. It's a wonderful little café with a relaxed atmosphere and a great place to sit and unwind. If you're in the Apple Valley area and looking for something a little different--something with a genuine European feel--I can't recommend Café de Paris highly enough. I'll definitely keep coming back.

Honestly, I didn't think the place would live up to what I had seen ahead of time. The croissants…read morewere fantastic! I only stopped at the counter, checked out the offerings, and picked up a few things to go. The place was nice and charming but the seating didn't look too comfortable. Listen, it's not about the chairs. This is a gem of a cafe with excellent baked goodies and desserts. Indulge and enjoy!

After filling up my tummy with pho, I walked over to my car and noticed Dunn Brothers Coffee steps…read moreaway. I didn't need a beverage, as I had my Thai bubble tea with me. However, I was intrigued to check it out, as I have never been to any Dunn Brothers Coffee place in my life. So, I put my Thai bubble tea in my car and walked over here. There was a woman in front of me placing her order. It allowed me to look at the baked goods. I felt like a dessert item. There are seats to the right of the order area where you can take a load off, sip your beverage, and indulge. There was also a cheerful red coffee grinder that looked so pretty with the sunshine spotlighting it. When it was my turn, I got a nice guy helping me out behind the counter. I had my eye on the cinnamon coffee cake, so I ordered it. He was about to enter it in the payment system when he noticed that the woman before me had her payment declined. So, I stepped away as the other woman behind the counter got the female customer to swipe her card again. Everything eventually was sorted out. It allowed me to look at all the syrup bottles available for purchase. I was excited to see sugar-free raspberry syrup. You can also get growlettes. They looked so nice. I then went to pay for my item. I used a credit card. It was straightforward and nothing was declined. Yay! I got my cinnamon coffee cake. I thanked the man and left. I had the coffee cake when I returned to my hotel room. I heated it up slightly. It looked like it was smiling back at me. OMG! It was moist and so delicious. I loved it. It was definitely worth getting. I'd love to return and get a raspberry white mocha and more baked goods. This place has dairy-free options. It's a cool place in my books. (490)

This place has unfortunately gone down hill. Nice people; however, drinks don't taste good…read moresometimes, even drip brew can be iffy.

Last week, I was in Apple Valley and needed a beverage. I did a quick search for a Caribou Coffee…read moreand found this location. I headed over here. This cafe has a drive-thru. Perfect! I gave it a whirl. I got a nice woman who took my order. She got my phone number associated with my rewards. I got a large sparkling green tea lemonade. I had an offer to get a large drink for a medium charge. Yay! I pulled up to the window and paid with a credit card. It didn't take long to get my drink. I thanked the woman and left. My drink was yummy and was exactly what I needed. I normally get a beverage to start my day, but it was nice to quench my thirst before fetching dinner. I had a terrific experience at this cafe. When I'm back in Apple Valley, I'd stop here to get my drink fix in a heartbeat. I hope to check out the cafe next time. (10)

Do the Bou. Just Do it. Will choose the Bou when next to you. Thank you…read more Food well on a vegan kick. So we as a family agreed to ease in gradually 2-3 times a week. They have the best vegan options anywhere in Minnesota. Get there early they sell out. Thankful for all of you at the Bou! Maemae

The Paddle Bowl is very good. Blue Majik, Mango, Coconut, Granola, Strawberries, Coconut Flakes,…read moreHoney all meld together for great flavors. The Dinghy size has 68 grams of sugar. Most of their bowls are very high in sugar content. That is why they taste so good. Definitely an occasional treat.

Delicious, healthy and refreshing alternative to all the fast food options out there. My usual…read moreorder is a Dinghy size of the Big Island Bowl. I like that particular bowl because it has a little bit of everything it seems like and you truly can't go wrong with any option from here. Everything is dairy-free, gluten free and organic. Because everything is so yummy I don't have to do much convincing to get my family to order from Nautical Bowls. I easily order on their app (it saves your orders so you can see what you have ordered before). Orders are ready very quickly. The store is clean, new and well maintained. They do have a few tables outside but I have not sat there (right by cars and not super inviting).

All the caramel syrup is at the bottom and it doesn't taste good and it's supposed to be drizzled…read moreon the sides of the cup not the bottom

Another Starbucks tucked into a corner of the Apple Valley Target. Their assigned space seems…read moresmaller than other shops in Target. Order taken with a smile and happy talk and was quickly prepared. There are a few tiny tables against a plain industrial grey wall with barely enough room for your drink and to keep your phone a safe distance from spills. Better to drink in the car and have the brew for the road trip home. Down a star as Iced Americano was on the weak side, which is surprising for a Starbucks.

This is my go to restaurant if I want Ramen when I visit my family in Lakeville Minnesota. I've…read moreprobably gone here at least 5 times in the last two years. The staff is always so nice and friendly. The restaurant is always so clean. The food is so very good - try the spicy miso ramen and char siu ramen. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

I order food from here pretty frequently. I always tip 10-20% and pick up the order. Spending…read moreanywhere from $30-$150 total each time. Usually there is a very nice young girl working the front. Today I decided I wanted lunch while I take a break from DoorDashing. I walked into the restaurant and saw my order was ready but I had to use the restroom so I proceeded to walk toward the back where they are located. As I'm walking back there an older crabby woman with a permanent frown moved the phone away from her mouth and yelled, "excuse me"! I looked at her in shock and said, "I'm going to use the restroom". I'm 36 and something like this has never happened in all my years of life. Why on Earth would I walk to the back of the restaurant with a secret agenda!? People usually wash their hands before they eat anyways. I 100% feel like she said that to me because I am brown. I use the restroom at many restaurants all day as a doordasher and I have never had someone try to stop me when it's very obvious where I was going. I've never written a review before but I think during the times we are in other brown people need to be aware of the microaggressions the Apple Valley staff, specifically the crabby old woman has toward brown people. I will not be coming back to this location after this Interaction. I'm not spending my money AND TIPPING people who think I'm a threat. Don't come here, drive to the Eagan location.

I've wanted to try this place ever since I realized it opened, and let me tell you, it did not…read moredisappoint! I want to start with the ambiance, because it really caught my eye upon arrival. First, there's a cute cardboard cherry blossom tree for great photo opportunities. Plus there are multiple shelves with items being sold. There are labubus, capybaras tumblers and many more adorable things. I had to fight the urge to buy them all! I ordered a bubble milk tea with light ice. Once I got the drink, I felt bad to even poke it open because of the beautiful design on it. It was vibrant and colorful, giving off the perfect spring vibe. After reluctantly stabbing it open, my tongue was met with a cold sweet milk tea and warm tapioca pearls. The temperatures contrasted perfectly, making it even more enjoyable. The staff were so kind. Multiple people greeted me upon arrival, and the person who took my order was super sweet and explained the difference between two drinks I was confused about. I really appreciated their patience for me. Overall it was a fantastic first experience and I hope to return here again soon!

Cutest little boba spot in Apple Valley!…read more It is a summer must for those hot days. Vivi has its own set of unique flavors that I can appreciate. I like to steer away from typical flavors and try new things and Vivi delivers. Sorry I don't have pics of my order but we got the tiramisu milk tea with boba, mango palmelo sago and taro crème brûlée. All really good. The staff is really friendly, patient ( anyone who orders bubble tea knows patience is a virtue) ordering bubble tea is so unique to a person it just takes time. The staff members have great recommendations and also kindly showed me their snack section where I of course made a separate purchase of the VIRAL butter chips and a few more different flavored chips. I feel anyone with young kids or teenagers will enjoy this spot together. Happy Sipping!