While walking around Main Street with a fresh iced mocha in hand, I saw this sign for pistachio…read morefrappe. Without a second thought, I tossed my mocha for a pistachio. I am glad I did! The Black Iguana is a coffee shop within a country-centennial vibey store. I really do like pistachios and the frappe flavor was something new for me. I'm all about getting out of my warm, secure, comfort zone and trying new foods, drinks, events...The barista was so friendly with a cute smile and also said the pistachio frappe was her favorite. And the frappe tasted how I imagined it would, delish!!! Recommend: Pistachio Frappe (I ordered mine with almond milk cause I lack toes but the pistachio powder is dairy based, FYI for the plant based).

Fun, funky & hidden in an art store. Need I say more?…read more Apparently, since I was told that wasn't long enough to post... I accidentally stumbled on the coffee counter when I went in to browse. This is something I don't usually do, so I knew it was meant to be. While I did try a latte that my husband bought, and was very good, it was the tea that caught my heart. The staff are attentive, we are half syrup people, otherwise it's simply too sweet for us. They were more than happy to adjust, which is awesome. I can't believe I've been driving by this place for years without knowing it was there. As long as you're in the Main St area, pop in a few stores, never know what you'll find!

A community focused business that continues to blow my mind with their kindness…read more Recently, another business folded d/t a health situation. Bearscat opted to accept their gift cards, so they wouldn't have to give refunds. So thoughtful! As if that wasn't enough, when the government shutdown was happening, they offered completely free grab & go breakfast bags. If you needed to eat, you could just pick up a pre-made bag. No need to order it, or ask... just pick it up from the designated area - no questions asked. Buying a full dozen? They gave you a token to pass to someone of your choice for redemption of a dozen at no additional cost. Sometimes, I wonder how they stay in business, then I remember that their financial loss is also a financial gain... as it sure makes me keep coming!

I ordered donuts 24hr in advance and when went to pick up my order had to have substitutes because…read morenot all of them were available anymore. When I contacted the manager to ask why it was listed as available if that was not the case I was rudely informed that they are all available 24hrs but obviously that is not the case. I asked why was I not contacted about the change to my order and she said that they don't call people first thing in the morning however, if they knew I had ordered something that they were out of why not make them for the order?

Their Coffee has taken a huge step back as of the last couple months. Not one to leave reviews but…read morehopefully something is changed to get back to the quality it once was.

Cute place, nice healthy food options and delicious drinks, very friendly service! Good indoor…read moreseating and a cute patio if the weather is good. Enjoyed it all. Parking is a challenge (2 handicapped only?) as the front is designed for drive through. Super spot!!

We are driving on hwy 2 crosscountry and wanted coffee, matcha, and a treat! We hit the jackpot…read morefinding Minot's Daily Bread. We had a flaky pastry with cheese and egg - excellent and not too heavy! We also had their last caramel cream filled crumpet - also excellent and it is filled so plan how you eat it. Everything else looked so good, including their bakery bread, that I wanted one of each but was pretty sure that would not have worked traveling. The place was nothing special (yet) but it was clean and had cute tables and chairs as well as counter seating for when it gets busier. It also had parking around the building AND a drive through window (for those familiar with the bakery choices or just wanting a beverage). I was not in on the initial encounter with the counter person but my husband wasn't thrilled with the interaction. Not sure which side of the counter the breakdown occurred but it is true that she didn't smile or seem to want to be there and was a bit curt when asked to warm our egg pastry. The manager stepped in immediately to make sure our pastry was warmed in an oven for a minute. (They, THANKFULLY don't use microwaves which was fine by me.) It was perfect. If ever I'm in Minot, I'll make a point of coming here with a much bigger appetite!

Something to note off the bat, everything here is scratch-made & fresh... yes, they run out of…read moreitems & once they're out, they're out for the day. You absolutely cannot show up an hour before close and expect a full case, or even that day's lunch offer, (which I never order anyway.) Personally, I love that for 2 reasons: less food waste & it motivates you to get there before they run out. With that out of the way, on to the "good stuff" & I do mean that both literally & figuratively. I'll note they are listed as French pastries, this is important, as it sets an expectation comparatively to, say, the local donut shop/ the other "bread (pastry) shop" - &, they are very different styles, indeed. Humble brag moment, International traveler here & I've had the pleasure of some amazing pastries. These guys do fit the French-style that they're boasting about. They made a solid almond croissant & have some tasty savory rotations, as well as sweet. Their crepes are my favorite eat-out breakfast item in town. They offer both sweet & savory options, another bonus, as I'm a savory gal. In short, i probably don't go here as often as I should

This is a must if traveling to Minot, ND. Cutest place and friendly staff…read more Bagel was the softest one I've had in a long time. Comfortable seating and cute decor.

Someone was definitely casting spells two clicks from the food and bevvy service. Nice roaster on…read moredisplay out in the open.

Michelle is such a wonderful barista! So kind, generous and personable too. She makes the best…read morehot Chai tea in the area. I would highly recommend stopping by, ordering a drink, chatting with her and getting a snack to go! Thank you Michelle!

Manager is really rude here. We tried to order food and apparently Grubhub is outdated and our…read moreorder was cancelled. We went in to order the food and the manager was rude saying she's too busy to make food. We started our order for drinks and she cut us off midway of talking and asked is that all?!? She didn't let us finish our order. I called to speak to a manager and she answered saying "this is her" and hung up after hanging up the call 3 times. Not sure what is going on here, if they are understaffed they might want to consider getting more staff because they did not treat us well at all.

I honestly don't understand where these bad reviews are coming from. Today was my first time here,…read moreand I was highly impressed with the staff! Everyone was so friendly and on top of the orders. This is one of the best caramel macchiatos I've ever had! AND the toast had the perfect ratio of Nutella to banana! If it wasn't out of my way, I would totally make this cute little shop my daily morning stop!!

This is a locally owned ND-chain coffee shop. They are always at the state fair with a cute trailer…read moreand wildly popular in every city they have setup shop at. The one that opened is where a Tim Horton's used to be in Minot. Although a bit pricey, I appreciate their products. They have a point system through Toast, and when ordering ahead I rarely have to wait for than 5 minutes. They have a yummy breakfast sandwich and an eclectic menu of drink options concocted by the creative barista team. They are very friendly and welcoming. The ambience is modern and cozy.

My sister and I come here all the time, it's an amazing little cafe and I've never had issues here…read more I've never had a drink made wrong or the wrong food brought to me, and the customer service is always amazing. Coffee can be a little weak sometimes but that's because it is important to ask for it stronger/extra sweet. Everyone that works there is friendly and respectful and I know the owner works so hard to make sure that the space is inclusive and safe for ALL people. Love this local cafe, I would highly recommend the turkey and garlic aioli sandwich!!!

It's time for the annual scone wars competition. The competitors for top scone this year are, by…read moreranking from low to high, 6. The Lemoniest Lemon (lemon & sea salt) 5. Prairie Almond Joy (almond, coconut& chocolate) 4. Perfect Matcha (matcha, strawberry & lavender) 3. Apple Chai 2. Garlic Parmesan - whaaat - not my winner? I'm as shocked as you & it was a TIGHT race for #1... let me tell you, there was practically an entire head of garlic in each scone & I loved it) 1. Oatmeal Cream Pie!!! (Aside from being nostalgic, it was the most unique. A completely unexpected delight of a not-to-sweet treat. Had that fresh baked soft oatmeal cookie texture & taste - yup, savory gal picks sweet for the win!) As always, service was great on out 4 boxes to-go for our scone throw down - 4 of us ranking our favorites & casting our votes. The official results may vary from my ratings. ; )