This is such a hidden gem in a great location. It's a small shop that doesn't have a huge menu but…read moreeverything is delicious. They have a wide variety of drinks and toppings and what makes them special is they offer fresh pressed sugarcane and if you have never had sugarcane I highly recommend, it is a refreshing sweet treat. You will feel like you are on the streets of Asia. They only have cold cut and shredded chicken options for banh mi or you could get the special which has cold cut and shredded chicken which is what I got. There was not a lot of shredded chicken in it but it was a really good banh mi. The flavors were there and the bread was crispy. No complaints. They offered milk substitutes for my friend who is lactose intolerant. Prices are pretty decent here. Banh mi is around $8 which is pretty standard but it's a really good banh mi. Drinks are also around $7-$8 depending on what you get. We went right after tet and we saw they had these cute reusable cups there, they said the promo was over but they gave us these cups for free since we bought enough. There is not much seating here, most people seemed to just pick up to go but our group likes to sit here and talk and it's a nice ambiance for it. I'm hoping if they get more popular they can expand their seating more but it's not necessary. If you are looking for a good banh mi and good boba come here!

Do not recommend this place. Customer service was disappointing…read more When ordering, I specifically asked for a kid-friendly drink recommendation and was given a strawberry fruit tea with popping boba. It ended up tasting extremely bitter--more like strong black tea than anything strawberry. Paying $7 for a drink my kids wouldn't even touch felt like a waste. I went back to ask if they could make it sweeter or offer a different drink. I wasn't asking for a refund, just a chance to have a better experience. They added sweetener but it still tasted very bitter and said their policy doesn't allow to change drinks. To make things worse, staff were speaking to each other in another language right in front of me instead of communicating directly (when they both can speak perfect english), which felt unprofessional. Overall, disappointing experience and not very accommodating to customers.

My rating is 3.5 stars. I'm rounding down…read more I found Cupcake Bakery when I went to Mason Jar Kitchen to pick up a takeout order. Both businesses have the same entrance. Cupcake is located in a large plaza. You can't miss the signage of a huge cupcake in blue and pink. I parked in one of the curbside pickup spots. I was picking up a takeout order and felt that it was fine. While waiting for a nice woman to fetch my order, I was looking at the desserts. This place has ice cream, macarons, and lots of baked goods. The chocolate croissant caught my attention. I knew that I needed to get one. When the woman returned with my Mason Jar Kitchen order, I asked if I could get the chocolate croissant. Yes! She got me one and placed it in a paper bag. I paid with a credit card. I also managed to include a tip. It was straightforward. I thanked the woman and headed back to the hotel to have lunch. I had the chocolate croissant as an afternoon snack. The croissant was okay. It was buttery, but it wasn't as flaky has I had hoped. It was more dense like a paperweight. I wanted flaky and airy. The chocolate was yummy. I prefer dark chocolate and loved it. I feel the need to go back and consume more items. The cakes and cheesecakes looked yummy. I was too early to take advantage of 50% off all pastries after 3 pm. I need to come back after this time and see if I can find a pastry that wows me. (459)

I don't think I could recommend Cupcake Bakery. Their variety was very limited. We end buying a…read moreslice of Cheesecake which was lacking in quality as well, just as good as a store bought frozen cheesecake. The cupcake I tried was a triple Chocolate cupcake. The frosting was a very silky buttercream frosting the best thing about it, the cake was dried out, very dissatisfied and disappointing. They do sell Sebastian Joes ice cream however, perhaps to draw people in to get them to buy their cupcakes.

Love this place. It's like a happy place for us. Their house chips, homemade tortillas, tres leches…read morecake, and a variety of deli items are amazing. We specifically like getting hot queso, guaca, and Tinga from the deli. They can also make you taco and other items for lunch/dinner right at the deli. It's all delicious! My only two complaints are: the deli ordering area itself is awkward to order from. The second there's more than 2 people, it feels crowded and uncomfortable. It's also right next to their house chips and salsa, which are popular items. Maybe they should move them to a place that's not so crowded and busy. Overall the deli ordering area is a massive layout issue. The self-checkouts are also almost never on. It's really annoying. They are right there, but almost never usable. If they aren't going to let me use them, they should just remove them. If would actually be the perfect area to give more space when ordering at the deli. Would solve the layout issue. Overall: go here and get their house chips, tres leches cake towards the back, and some deli items/meals. But be prepared for an awkward layout at the deli, if it's even a little busy.

Bodega 42 is a very clean and well-organized store. Its employees are friendly and courteous…read more However, the owners, who are brothers, are rude and abrasive people. Even their employees seem to be afraid of them and are unable to speak freely with customers when the owners are present. I find it disappointing that, despite being Hispanic themselves, they act as though they are above others and do not treat people with respect.

We came here during a trip home to MN because I love trying new boba places. This place is so…read moreawesome in my opinion. It has a ton of flavors and varieties, more than I've ever seen anywhere. The boba and added options are plentiful and I especially love the foam options. The customer service and helpfulness of the employee was wonderful as well. She was a joy to interact with and she made the experience great . I got the guava fruit tea with cheese foam, and we also got a tropical tea with boba. Both were spectacular. I highly recommend coming here and supporting this local business.

Ive been going to mint tea for the last 6 years and even as ive moved away from eagan I still come…read moreback every time im in the area. Its the only place that makes the boba I like and well. Despite challenges in the last few years with ours I understand its a small business that always comes back strong. Their upgrade inside the building is really cool also!

Shoutout to Yelp for introducing me to Los Mangos!!! I absolutely loved grabbing dinner here!…read more As part of Yelp Elite week, I received a mini mangonada with chamoy & tajin. I also got mini pancakes drizzled with white chocolate, Nutella and topped with bananas and strawberries. Both were so yummy and the perfect amount for a quick snack For dinner, I ordered the al pastor sopes platter with rice and beans and felt like a meal my friend's Mexican grandmother would make! What blew me away most was how fresh everything tasted, coupled with the large portions. The tacos and tortillas are hand made (hechos a mano) and that made a world of a difference. I love supporting small businesses because you always taste the extra love your food was made with. I've frequented Que Taco and after learning that the family owned, mother-daughter duo are the same owners of this place, it all made sense. They have a very friendly staff and I would definitely recommend to family and friends who are in the area!

Well... Yummmmmmm.... I could eat those lil mini pancakes with nutella and bananas all…read moreday...everyday! If only we lived closer this would be a weekly spot for us! We ordered a collection of things to try because you all know me and why not?!? Kick off was the Mangonada.. shut the front door! I brought my mini me who is taller than me to split stuff with and sharing this was almost a down right fight between bites... now bring on the mini pancakes... another fork for fork battle in bites! Followed up by the best homemade and seasoned tortilla chips ive ever had with fresh guacamole... i do have to say the chip to guacamole ratio could be balanced a lil bit better cause your girl is a big dipper! Mini Monster got a steak taco that i didnt get a single bite of or picture or look at with about 5 minutes from rolling out onto 35 she said she should have gotten three more. Coming from a picky teen.. BRAVO! Then for me always a grab cause i am a lover of allll corns anywhere i go! This is on the list of yes please will have again! Will i be back...count in it...will it be this weekend...most likely yes...and will i bring more mouths to try all the things... yes! Ladies...keep killing it! You have something amazing! The location is good, your set up and decor is sooo cute!!

Met friends here for lunch. They were extremely busy but we were able to be seated right away, in a…read morebooth. The restaurant is a big space, with a lot of seating, which they definitely need. The menu is large with a variety of selections. It was difficult to decide what I wanted, finally decided to try the MN Favorites sampler; which consisted of Tator tot hotdish, chicken pot pie, & pouting. The puff pastry on top of the pot pie was "hard", not what you expect from puff pastry. The poutine was so rich I wouldn't order it as a meal, but definitely something that could/should be shared. Everything had great flavor and was delicious. One friend ordered the Hot chicken sandwich w/bacon and the other ordered the Hearty curry bowl. They both thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well. They also have a large dessert case with a great selection of cupcakes and macaroons. I ordered a variety of the macaroons and a cupcake, to go. They were all yummy! I definitely plan to come back and try more of their delicious food & desserts.

Great spot for brunch! We really enjoyed our food and drinks. We shared the Minnesota sampler and…read moreit was fantastic. Also the Dubai croissant was divine. I had kind of a cheat day and I am on a low sodium diet per my Cardiologist. I am pleased they were able to work with my dish to lower the salt content. The service was stellar. This is a very busy establishment so make reservations! Otherwise wait times can be long.

I've been to this location before, but this will be my last time. The shop was dirty & messy, with…read moreflies all over the place, tbh they can get fined with how things were looking. The quality of food has gone down, ice cream had a weird consistency/texture, the esquite didn't taste good maybe it was the cheese? The only thing that was decent was the agua de fresa. Service was slow, one guy taking orders & serving on a busy evening.

I usually go for bubble tea for my wife but tried this instead. We got their signature drinks,…read moreAguas frescas and mangonada con Tirol grande. Be prepared as these are large dessert drinks. However, we enjoyed the Aguas frescas over the mangonada. There is also a wide selection of fruit bars which was also tempting too. It is a bit outside of where we usually travel but nice change to your typical cold stones.

Nice place with great boba drinks! They sell little accessories and have costumes you can try on…read moreand take pictures for free! I didn't get to try their rolled ice cream but did get to try their original bubble waffles. It's not as crispy as I would like compared to a few other places I've tried, not sure if it's because it wasn't fully cooked or what? I would definitely go back for drinks though!! This place is VERY spacious so it's a great hangout spot.

No longer offering taiyaki. Employees eating behind the counter. Not impressed and overpriced…read more $20 for ice cream for 2 pwople