Great cafe in Columbia Heights - don't let the outside fool you, it's super cute inside! Variety of…read morecomfy seating and aesthetic decor. They serve Somali tea, coffee, and a variety of sweets and treats. Service was helpful at the counter, but not especially quick for food/drink service. They do crepes specifically, so we had to get one! It came rolled up which was delish, with cookie butter and Biscoff cookie topping. We got the Somali tea and coffee, and it was delish but quite sweet - I'll ask for less sugar next time. The star was the Nafaqo: hard boiled egg inside a seasoned potato patty - our first time trying it and so good! Hearty and filling.

I've been on the hunt to try more locally owned businesses so I was super excited when I found…read moremyself in the Columbia Heights neighborhood near Dero. There are many options on the menu including coffee, tea, smoothies, desserts and even a couples sandwiches and avocado toast! The staff were very friendly and the place itself is so such a cute cozy vibe! There is a small parking lot and off street parking available. I got the Spanish Latte which was absolutely delicious. It was very hot (which is exactly how I like my drinks!) , just the right amount of sweetness and a very good quality roast. I might just have to find myself in Columbia Heights again soon!

This place is always understaffed. I feel bad for the workers that truly do try their best but can…read moreonly do so much. Four screens for a menu but only 2 people working ! Good luck making a quick ice cream trip !

This place is bright and cheery. Lively music and helpful staff help set the tone of a positive…read moreexperience. The choices are more than I can recall, but I'll try. Yes they have ice cream. Many flavors, many toppings. Some standard favorites and some flavors you don't see every day. Live a little and try something new. And sorbet too. There are Mexican popsicles. They come in dozens of interesting flavors. Many with real fruit frozen right inside. These are both treats and works of art. You'll see. There are smoothies, shakes and other cold specialty drinks. Next time. The thing I will definitely try next time is the chocolate covered banana on a stick dipped in fruity pebbles. I suspect they dip the chocolate covered bananas in different toppings on different days. Surprise is good in life. We will be back again to try more on this sizable dessert menu.

Had to get my hand on the Dubai strawberry cup!…read more They aren't on display as they make them fresh to order so that was nice- yummy and delicious but a tad expensive Cute interior with the flower walls and pink decor, it's nice to have some dessert/coffee shops open until late They serve everything from waffles,crepes, middle eastern sweets like baklava, milkshakes and specialty coffees Located in a strip mall , parking can be limited

Food: decent Service: good…read moreAmbiance: cute and bright. The outdoor chairs and tables needs some cleaning though. They were covered in dust from the road. My friends and I went to Yummy Bites for the first time. We got: Tiramisu latte Dubai chocolate Dubai chocolate pancakes The tiramisu latte was decent. It was a little light in flavor until I got to the end and tasted the coffee powder on top. The Dubai chocolate was pre-packaged, so I didn't have extremely high expectations. It was also decent. The pancakes were good. They were mini pancakes covered in chocolate, pistachio, knafeh, and strawberries. This was way better than the chocolate bar! If they made their own Dubai chocolate bars, they'd be so good. Overall, I'm glad I tried Yummy Bites. I'd go back for the dubai chocolate pancakes and to try the waffle and biscoff milkshake.

Yes, it's a pizza place, but I heard they have subs and I decided to try a new place rather than…read moreSubway or Jimmy John's. The sub was okay, nothing to write home about. Sorry I think I prefer Subway over this one and I don't think I'll be returning.

This place is amazing!!!!!!!! I came to this location to get a sub sandwich for lunch. The owner is…read morevery nice and works hard. I had the hot Italian sub and it was delicious. The prices are very good. They also sell tons of different types of pizzas, pasta and more! Come check them out

I can't speak to their storefront, but their stand at the Mill City Farmers Market is a must stop…read more Everything I've had from Solomon's is incredible, but the blueberry blackberry pull-apart is on another level. It's kind of a mix between monkey bread and a muffin, soft, sticky, and packed with fresh blueberries and blackberries. So good. The blueberry almond croissant is also insane. Flaky, rich, and just done perfectly. Honestly, everything here is top tier. Their quiche is also very good if you're looking for something more savory. The staff is so friendly, and even when there's a line, it moves quickly which makes it easy to grab something without waiting too long. You can also pre-order on their website, which is a great option if you want to make sure you get what you're after. Some of the best pastries you'll find at the market.

Pulled up to an empty storefront. So disappointed! If they moved, can someone let me know?read more

We always see this place when visiting Hazel's across the street and think we should come back…read moreacross the street at dinner time. So glad we did. We came for an anniversary dinner and chose to be seated at the bar that overlooked the kitchen. I know I've said before, but I love this look into the kitchen, watching everything being cooked, seeing all the orders, it's just so fun. We started with cocktails and the Silesian dumplings. Both were excellent. Hubs got the duck two ways and I got the duck burger for our meals. I told him we couldn't go to a place that specializes in duck and not get duck. Both dishes were perfect. The duck confit sauce was delicious and the burger was out of this world. We couldn't turn down a couple of paczeks for dessert too. Service was great and sitting next to the kitchen, got to talk to some of the cooks as well. Overall, great experience at Black Duck.

American Polish and Mexican fusion. An interesting combination, but actually quite tasty…read more Our waitress was punctual and friendly, even though she was attending to another large group behind us, and the ambience at the chefs counter was very controlled and well expedited on a busy Friday night. The exterior is a little unassuming with the patio kind of looks like a family style restaurant but inside it's upscale dark and gold modern chic. THE FOOD Pierogis - 5/5 so pillowy Doused in a butter sauce, delicious potato goodness. A little steep for $19 for 4 pieces, but definitely a highlight of the night. Silesian pierogis - 5/5 the Parmesan leek sauce was a great compliment to the almost mochi, textured potato dumplings. Definitely different than the normal pierogies, but in my opinion, the sauce really stood out for this dish and was well balanced with the pickled cabbage. Pork dish 4/5 - the pork was cooked PERFECTLY, nice char on the outside with a juicy inside, not dry by any means. The sauerkraut plus the mustard sauce was a perfect bite. However, I do feel the mustard sauce is quite overpowering at times so if you don't like mustard do not get this. It does look like a large portion, but I did eat all of it with a little bit of help. I do wish there was some sort of starch on the plate, but better portioning the most pork chops restaurants that I have had. Flat iron steak 3/5 - I was most looking forward to this one after seeing it on Instagram however, the dish somewhat fell short for $40. The steak was cooked beautifully, and the potato pavee was exciting since this is quite rare where to find in the Twin Cities restaurant scene. There was not much sauce on this dish. The small bit of sauce provided, being quite buttery and did not add much to the flavor. The potato pavees were very crispy and a nice inside texture but for me a little bit oversalted, but there was just nowhere to go in the dish for sauce/punchy flavor. I wish there was an aioli/chimichurri to go with the potato pavee and some other type of seasoning like a Mexican seasoning on the potatoes. It's seems the entrees were not very vegetable forward however I feel like for $40 the pork and the steak could have used maybe a few pieces of brussels sprouts or asparagus to balance out their richness. Overall, a very lovely experience. I feel like anything on their menu is worth a try. The waitress mentioned that they do have rotating seasonal items. You won't be disappointed!

I ordered a cake for my one year anniversary. It was chocolate with cherry jam. The cake was…read moreGORGEOUS and it was delicious. Highly recommend

Small shop with friendly service. Donut worry you may have a whale of a time deciding how many is…read moretoo many donuts. But is there such a thing? My raised donuts were light and fluffy.

My very favorite bakery in the twin cities! I've been to several, but this is the spot I keep…read morecoming back to. Sarah Jane's offers a great selection of donuts, bars, cookies, danishes, among other options. Their donuts are delicious and my favorite thing in the case is their toffee bars. They are unbelievable and so butter, carmely and delicious. The service is friendly and helpful and it's a cute spot to hang out.

The best thing on the menu: crunch donut holes. Love introducing friends and out of town guests to…read morethese donuts since they are so unique and hit the spot every time! Kind staff! Call ahead and ask them to place what you want to the side for pickup if you can't beat the rush on a Saturday AM - you'll still have to wait in line to let them know you have a pickup but at least you're guaranteed your favs! I noticed on a cold winter day, it's slower and no need to call ahead. No space to sit, grab your goodies and get going! The cardamom danish: nothing special but not bad. Wouldn't order again but it was just a random extra we added to our order! Tip: follow them on insta to see their special pastries and fun flavors in rotation- they don't last long!