First, I love the pastries you can buy to-go. This review though is for their cooking class. Be…read moreaware that you will be seated with a group of 6 and you'll have to work with them to decide who does what tasks, since not everyone will get to try making everything. I attended solo but luckily really liked the group I was assigned to. We wanted everyone to work on things they enjoy and allowed everyone to try some parts of the important tasks (making pasta and pastry dough). Your enjoyment might really depend on what your group is like. You can buy wine and beer to drink while you take the class, and those were reasonably priced I thought! $9 for a glass of wine and I think $8 for beer. The class was chaotic since we were making three courses and things needed to be done at different times, but the chaos felt like how it really is in a kitchen making multi course menus, so that didn't bother me! The assistants were great and helped us stay on track and helped if we were struggling with anything. I can't say I learned much from the class (which is why I only gave 4 stars), but I sure had a lot of fun!

Living in the North Loop, Cooks Bellecour was hands-down our most visited spot--and for good…read morereason! This place is a slice of French heaven right in Minneapolis. Their pastries? Pure magic. The chocolate almond croissant is next level--flaky, buttery, and packed with rich, decadent flavor. And don't even get me started on the breakfast sandwiches--they're gourmet-level masterpieces. Every bite is perfection. The vibe & service here is warm and inviting, with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filling the air. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, treating yourself to a pastry, or diving into one of their soups or salads, this place nails it every time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Cooks Bellecour is an absolute gem!

My colleagues and I discovered Mother Dough Bakery while exploring the Skyway…read more I love the look of the bakery - the tables, decor, and vibe. The pastries look amazing too!

This came up on Yelp when I asked about a breakfast sandwich. The place is super cute and has an…read moreupstairs part to eat. Very Parisian vibes being given off. The pastries looked amazing and I wish I had got that instead. There was only one choice of breakfast sandwich. It was served in a croissant. There was a lot of meat. It was hearty.

Love this place! Beautiful relaxing atmosphere surrounded with live plants and ample seating. And…read moreof course great coffee - try the caramella!

We stayed near by, saw this from an Uber, and had to check it out. It's in an autograph collection…read morehotel, so you know it's unique. I loved my Spygirl latte, and my hubby loved his refreshing beer from the next counter. There is a lot space to chill, work, gather, and just be. Highly recommend!

Went to breakfast this morning after being told it was "the place to go for breakfast" while…read morestaying downtown. Atmosphere and decor threw us for a loop, but it was pretty cool. The hostess was extremely unfriendly and seemed very unhappy. She played the game and greeted us, but never once made eye contact, said "welcome in", "thank you for coming in" or anything else that would make a customer feel like they were appreciated for coming in. From the time we walked in to the time she showed us to our table, I said "thank you so much" three times and not once was even acknowledged or replied back with a "you're welcome". She should really find something else to do if she's not going to be a "host". Serving people should be the greatest pleasure we have when engaging with those we don't know. Patrick on the other hand was truly awesome. Friendly, smiling, engaged in conversation prior to taking our order and just seemed happy to talk to us. We told him we were from Nevada and were only there because of a recommendation from a couple in an elevator! He thought that was just awesome. Food arrived and everything was really good. The hash browns were WAY overcooked, almost burnt, but that was the only negative thing to say about the food. It was otherwise delicious! I would strongly suggest this place for breakfast. The menu is really good, with a decent variety of good options to choose from. Cost wasn't bad, but not a deal either. If I was part of the management team, I'd have a serious conversation with the young lady who was hosting today (8/12/26. She's going to cost you return business if she doesn't learn how to be a host and be happy serving people.

Dinner 8/2…read more Appetizers: deviled eggs and cheese curds. Wished the curds had the "squeak" but it was still delicious. Entree: bison quesabirra tacos. Very good. There should be a rule that tacos come in threes, not two. Desert: lemon tart. Very tasty. Wish it had more of a crunch bite to it.

Don't let the size of the place fool you. There are more than enough choices you can make to…read moreoverwhelm you. Staff was nice and helpful. Apple fritter unglazed and Chocolate old fashioned were both yummy and fresh. Not overly sweet. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. So many other donuts to try.

After reading several great reviews, we decided to try Cardigan Donuts while visiting Minneapolis…read more We initially had trouble finding one of the locations, so we ended up visiting the shop inside the IDS Center. The donuts themselves were very good and definitely lived up to the positive reviews. They were fresh, flavorful, and worth trying if you're in the area. The location, however, made for a very unusual experience. The IDS Center felt almost deserted during our visit, with only a handful of businesses still open. It gave the building an unexpectedly empty atmosphere, which was a bit surprising. We also had a difficult time finding a restroom, and no one we asked seemed to know where one was located. While the setting was a little odd, the quality of the donuts made the stop worthwhile. If you're planning to visit, just be aware that the location itself may be a bit different than you expect.

I've been here once years ago for an Yelp event. I remember the desserts being really good. Since…read moremy job moved out of dt/the city I don't really hang on this part of town much but definitely have a list of places I'd want to go, and this was one of them. Wish I would have visited more often. Staff were friendly. Sad they are closing the doors for good soon. Such a cute place! We got there in the evening so they were out of a lot things (very limited options for desserts) but they still have drink options. I got the hummingbird and mango oat milk matcha. My sister got the brookie (brownie cookie). Everything was really good. The place was packed and stayed consistently busy! They close 6/29/25.

One of my favorite dessert spots in Minneapolis! I always love their ice cream and cookies -- so…read moregood every time. The espresso martini is also a standout! I love that this place does both desserts and drinks so well. The vibe is super cute and works perfectly for both date nights and hangouts with friends. Always a go-to spot when I want a treat and a fun atmosphere!

Was attending Twin Cities Pride over in Loring Park and was in desperate need of caffeine (we woke…read moreup at 6AM to attend the Rainbow Run 5K). This place was practically across the street, so we decided to take a breather from the hectic festivites and come here. Immediately we were greeted with cooling A/C and much-needed silence. Cool and quiet... the perfect escape. The place was decked out for pride with lots of colorful flags representing many of the wonderful ways to be queer. Definitely get bonus points for their allyship. I got a bottled Coca-Cola and my hubbie got a simple cup of brewed coffee. They had a reasonably-sized menu with even some smoothies and such listed, as well as a display of bakery items. A chalkboard showed their three seasonal beverages, which looked fun (though not my cup of tea). One of the employees was very helpful when I requested a cup of ice to go with my Coke; I needed the extra cool down after all the time we'd spent in the sun in the heat! We sat at one of the tables and appreciated leaning back into the chairs with back support for several minutes. Whew! Perked us back up nicely. There isn't a ton of space/lots of places to sit and I was kind of shocked the place wasn't flooded with queers, lol. There was quite the line for the bathroom though, according to my husband. The decor is nice and neat. I think I spotted a small selection of board games you could break out if desired too, which is fun.

First of all, their mission is awesome: supporting an organization that provides scholarships…read morelocally for athletics for kids. I believe graduates of that program also work here as young adults. The alley walking up to it is so cute. I love historic Mpls! The coffee shop is small but fun, and there's a nice cozy seating area outside I'd come back for. The coffee was good (though not in my top 10), with some unique flavors. I got the breve capp and it did taste a bit scorched. My daughter's LAB iced coffee was delicious. Service friendly and prompt. Bathroom a bit dirty but shared with other businesses.

Wonderful coffee and such a pretty space. Lots of seating upstairs and they have an elevator for…read moreaccess.

$18 (including tip-at least the person behind the counter was nice) FOR A CROISSANT AND AND ICED…read moreLATTE. Yes, you read that right. That's insane. Like seriously. What are you thinking? I tried to give this place another shot...but won't be back. Honestly,no croissant should cost that much.

First time here. Good classic and modern coffee shop located in the four seasons hotel lobby…read moredowntown. Not a ton of seating but ok enough for a small area. Didn't try any food but had a good latte from there which had the right amount of sweetness and nutty flavor. Barista was sociable and hospitable.

One of my favorite spots to come to in my days off. Coffee, pastries, soup the list could go on…read moreand on. Everything is delicious. The ambiance is amazing. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating to my order. Love it here. Bad part

This location is a little hard to find initially because it's located off the street between two…read morebuildings. The space itself is enormous with a clean, modern Scandinavian aesthetic. It gets an incredible amount of natural light, which makes it a pleasant place to spend some time. I also loved that it's dog friendly. The seating, however, is a bit of a mixed bag. There's a decent amount of it, but it's not really comfortable and it feels like there's plenty of room to add more seating throughout the space. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made for a great first impression. The menu is a little limited, but what I had was excellent. I ordered the light roast coffee and it was super good. I was also happy to see they carry Cardigan Donuts. If you have not had one before, they are absolutely worth trying! The biggest drawback for me was the WiFi. It was so unreliable that it made getting work done almost impossible, which is a pretty significant downside for a coffee shop. Overall, I enjoyed the coffee, the atmosphere, and the friendly staff, but the limited menu, somewhat uncomfortable seating, and especially the poor WiFi kept this from becoming one of my go to coffee shops.

This place is fantastic! I went here prior to getting my hair done across the street for a meeting…read more There is huge space that is set up perfectly for working from coffee shop, which i truly love and appreciated. I had a hard time selecting a place to sit since I wanted to sit in many of the places. The staff was amazing! I ordered a cortado for here, and it was perfect and gorgeous. I ended up spilling it all over the floor (totally my fault). I went up to order a new one (planning to pay because again..my fault!) and the staff refused to let me pay and even brought me my new drink to the table I was at. Talk about customer service! It was my fault I spilled it and they would not let me help clean it up or buy a new one. Consider me a fan of this place!