Thank goodness... we still have Cecil's in the Twin Cities!!!…read more The mood, the relaxed comfortable and kind staff who do not rush you to sit rush you to order. Instead EVERYONE is 100 % natural welcoming laid back and genuine in wanting to see you content and pleased. Nothing is ever pushed onto you. The quality of the pastrami, its seasoning, the textures and bright flavors of the breads and bagels the nova the chopped liver the extra creamy marinated Cole slaw and perfect half sour pickles ( wISH they had bialys!). All perfect. All old world. Our favorite very old deli in West Palm Beach was sold 1.5 years ago and gone gone gone are the DELIGHTFUL happy charming old staff and the perfect old world flavors, cooking. In Sarasota where we just lived the last 5 years, a new deli closed after just 2 years, and there is nothing left. We've been visiting family in Sarasota every year for 40 years. Gone too in the Twin Ciries is the ownership by brothers Scot and Stu of Hopkin's beloved Crossroads Deli just last year. The new owners, a corporation owning 6-8 other restaurants have CHANGED almost all the recipes for breads, cakes , wonderous cookies and 80 % of all pastries! No more butter, no more fine ingredients and no more of their once " Grossinger's taste/quality" STELLAR seeded rye bread! They even eliminated the lemon flavoring. In their incomparable lemon coconut cake! Their stuffed cabbage is one of their only true deli dishes left. Sandwiches are half their original size...... heart breaking after going there 3-4 times a week for 25 years........ Cecil's of course had to cut back on the $$ use of butter in their pastries. But they have WORKED VERY HARD to still retain their wonderous long long ago heart warming flavors. ALL their sandwiches are AUTHENTIC. Old world New York City flavors! Made with care and love. My husband loves their beautiful generous Nova salmon platte. Noshing away happily! I love their pastrami Rachel's with plentiful half sour pickles lots of Russian dressing and creamy Cole slaw. Mmmmmm. I hope and pray Cecil's owner refrains for a long long time from selling his rare business. We must support Cecil's too.... Or lose it with all the others, and lose part of our joy and heart. Thank you Cecil's .....

Trying to avoid a chain restaurant, and craving a deli experience, this was such a wonderful visit…read morein Saint Paul. Thanks to the staff at Patina for the recommendation! Old school all the way. There's a restaurant in the back, and a full-scale deli counter in the front. It is such a good stop. They have their own private parking lot too. Wood paneling, and a bunch of local reviews all over the walls. Clean, normal sound. Simple, with excellent customer service, and a huge menu that will have something that you like. Packed the midweek afternoon we visited, and we did not wait for a table. Loved my bowl of Matzo Soup, superb broth and the Matzo was delicious. Enjoyed my BLT on whole wheat and the homemade potato salad was amazing! Had a cherry cobbler for dessert that was incredible. Restaurant has been open for over 70 years, and I met the owner/manager, Cecil, afterward, and he just oozes customer service being a priority. It's a must-visit place.

Amazing food tha Lincoln did not share…read more Very good Diet Coke and fries (super crispy) So clean and lovely ambiance Average service Lots of ketchup

Guys when a French Dip is ordered and you consistently forget to include the Dip (au jus) in the…read morebag we've got a big problem. It's a French DIP. It kind of needs the main component. Get it together....

Mary is the best! She is so kind and made us feel right at home. We love Mary! The food was hot and…read morequick.

I was at Minneapolis Airport and needed some breakfast. I did not want to stray too far from my…read moregate and go to some other place. I wanted something I could eat quick before I take my next flight. So i settled for McDonald's wanting to have their Big Breakfast. So I had to make a line... a long one since even though they have self serve kiosks to order... the kioks aren't available for breakfast... why?!?!? The food took a while to make adding to my frustration. Thankfully the food was alright. This McDonalds also has a rather large area to sit and eat to its side, so that was a positive. They need to make the ordering process at Breakfast more convenient.

I get that this place is hopping since it just launched this virtual kitchen. I did have issues…read morewith the app, expected delivery time frame (+1:30), and the actual execution of the food. The kitchen missed the caramelized onions and did not remove the raw onions and burger was a little pink. The "Nashville Hot Chicken" was two anemic chicken nuggets that you couldn't even call crispy. What you could call crispy- both buns were weirdly blackened and salty all around the edges. I did enjoy the fries, but they lacked finesse/sloppily made. Not sure what I'd up with the other reviewer from 5 days ago since we do not have in person dining in MN and this is a virtual kitchen that just launched this weekend. Not sure we will try again.

Hard to say how good it was since half of the things we ordered weren't there and what was there…read morewas incorrect and also not good. The fries didn't even have seasoning. I feel like this is a scam. Or a joke? Am I on camera right now? Hi mom! Don't order from here!

Last month, McDonald's stateside had happy meals targeted at adults. I wanted to get one and figure…read moreout what all the type was about. I couldn't find a McDonald's near my hotel that offered the cactus plant flea market happy meal. I ended up downloading the McD's app on my phone (I now have two McD's apps, with the Canadian one having a maple leaf in the golden arches logo to distinguish the two) and found the offering at this location. I ordered the ten-piece McNuggets, with sweet and sour dipping sauce and a medium Diet Coke. I find that McD's stateside has more free offerings through its app. When the Vikings win, you get a free Big Mac. Cool! This eatery is in Saint Paul, not horribly far from the hotel that borders the city. It was a nice drive on a Sunday evening. I picked up my order at the drive-thru. The woman over the speaker was great. I got to the pickup window and got a hard-working, nice man. He was so hard on himself when he thought that he had completed my order, but realized looking into the paper bag that he was missing fries. I loved that quantity check. It's the main reason why I'm giving this McD's a higher rating despite not getting my happy meal toy. This store had run out of them, so I essentially got a regular meal. Not earth-shattering. Disappointed? A bit. I can still get a kid's happy meal if I need a toy with my meal, so all is well! He passed me my Diet Coke, followed by my bag of food. I thanked him and left. Turning onto West 7th street from the drive-thru can be challenge if you need to make a left turn. It doesn't have any traffic lights and this street is busy. I probably waited a good couple of minutes before I could safely complete my turn. I got to my hotel room and had a late dinner. I loved my McNuggets. They were crispy on the outside and tender inside. I love sweet and sour sauce. It's consistent in taste on either side of the border. My fries were yummy. It had the right amount of salt. I tend to dip them in the sweet and sour sauce. Perfect! I had the Big Mac the following day. I heated it up and it was yummy. Mind you, something free tends to make things better in my eyes. My Diet Coke hit the spot. It was cold and didn't taste watered down. You earn points stateside as you do at McD's in Canada. I currently have free items being offered that are all burgers (Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, and double cheeseburger). I should be able to claim all of them when I'm back in the Twin Cities. The expiry dates are awesome! I'd return here. Folks were friendly and my food was yummy. I also want to try the McRib because I don't remember if I liked it when I had it eons ago. (429)

Maybe when I drop over $50 on food for my 4 kids they could spare a cup for us to get water from…read morethe fountain machine, especially in the summer. But heaven forbid... what a joke.

Like any chain spot, it matched my experience at every other Potbelly. Parking is abundant (in fact…read moreso much I worry because many businesses in this space are no longer existent). Contrary, it makes for such an easy visit. The interior is well taken care of and clean. I got my sandwich to go and the staff were buzzing with welcoming words and were ready to help me. The sandwich made its way through the line, I picked my toppings and away I went. Easy peasy! The turkey avocado is a great option if you are seeking one. The ice cream shakes are always spectacular (too many calories for me these days) and the oatmeal chocolate chip cookie is the best (perfectly soft). Enjoy!

Ordered via the app. Worst sandwich and Mac and cheese I've ever had. Dry sandwich that's inedible…read moreand the Mac has a strange color and flavor. Do not order from here. $29.58 down the drain.

I have enjoyed Hot Hands in my rotation of Sunday restaurants which serve good food in a lively…read moreatmosphere. A recent addition prompts me to post this review. The biscuits and pie are always very good. Mini pies and by the slice satisfy the sweet and savory fixes for the week. This past weekend, I tried a new lox biscuit that had recently been added. It was delicious! Coastal Seafoods in a few doors down. I don't know if that's where they source salmon. It was silky and tasty. What really impresses me are the eggs. They are perfect! Sunnyside up with a crown of egg white cradling a perfectly runny yolk. These are so consistent. Staff are very friendly. You order at the counter and they serve you at the table. My neighborhood is a few blocks east. But Snelling and Selby Avenues are St Paul's own little Eat Street. The news that Groundswell in the Midway neighborhood was very sad. If you are looking for a similar level of deliciousness, head down to Hot Hands.

Our first visit was on "Pie" Day. The line was long and…read morewell worth the wait. The shop was very welcoming with inviting decor and nice seating options. The staff was friendly and welcoming in spite of the waiting crowd. We took advantage of the Bogo and enjoyed the banana cream and lemon meringue pies. The banana cream was yummy with fresh bananas and whipped cream. The lemon meringue was tangy and delicious. The CRUST on both was sooooo good. Real crust that stood up to the wonderful abundant fillings. The ham and cheese popovers were delicious and flavorful the next day. We'll be back for the key lime experience!

I came here for a Bookclub meetup and we enjoyed our time on the patio. Nicely shaded but cozy and…read morespacious. You order on a QR code and the food is then brought to the table, which is so easy and quick. The food sadly is just ok, but I enjoyed the vibe!

Wow what a fun place! And right off the lightrail stop - it's easy to get to with some parking…read moreon-site. We went on a Saturday afternoon and were fortunate to get a spot outside. The tables have QR codes so you can order straight from your table. There's a decent selection of tacos, burgers, and more! We also splurged for a milkshake that was big enough to share. They had some deals which included a $4 Prys Beer! The onion rings were a stand out and we loved the "creole" aioli that came with the shrimp sandwich - though it tasted more like a wasabi base. There were a lot of things we liked about this place but where they lost points was the cleanliness. There was a lack of clarity on bussing your own table and everything just felt a little sticky. When the wind came - people's trash was blowing about and that wasn't ideal.