We went here for a last minute breakfast on Father's Day with our family of 5. It was so delicious…read more Loved the decor and our server was super nice. Great experience.

I just returned from dinner at the French Hen. The salad was great, the pizza was great, the…read moredessert was great. Service was very good. We were given a front row, out of the way table with an uninterrupted view of the musical duo. Couldn't have been better-until midway through the second musical set someone decided to plant a table with three arrogant young dudes directly between our table and the musicians. They were smirking and acting as if they were entitled to front row, dancefloor seats. I was really disappointed, so we got up and left. After having a courteous discussion the next day with the manager about the situation, I was assured that it would not happen again. As a result I will be happy to return again and order a Large! Caesar salad instead of a small one, along with the SP??? pizza. They were wonderful! All the best to the French Hen!

Wonderful spot to study! the ambience is great, close to a modern dark academia vibe. Plenty of…read moreseating and tables! I think my friend and I were there for 3ish hours and didn't really feel interrupted or distracted by surrounding noise. -egg coffee: egg cream was the right amount of sweet but beware bc the coffee is SUPER caffeinated. I don't feel jittery or anything by coffee that much anymore but 1/3 of the way through this coffee and i was WIRED. -banhmini (banh mi panini): very good! regular banh mia usually have too much bread for my liking so this was a nice alternative. would recommend!

I've been wanting to try this place, but it was very very mid…read more Ubelicious was so pricey for its portion and it lowkey tasted just like plain milk. It was one of their specialty drinks but it just wasn't it :( The purple larva was definitely better, and the portion was also much bigger. It just tasted like regular latte with a hint of Ube. If you want an Ube drink, this is definitely a better option. Lots of seatings and outlets and also very spacious.

No joke, guys, this is the BEST Breakfast Burger I've ever had. I swear they sprinkle magic into…read moretheir garlic aoli. My hubby ordered the Brunch Poutine and couldn't get enough of it, either, and they're generous with their portions. Our waiter was sweet, attentive and kind and I can't wait to bring my best friend here to check out the fabulous art and swag.

Very tasty coffee with fun latte flavors! They allow dogs in the shop which is great if you have a…read morefurry friend. Pastries and food available. Attached to the restaurant so there is lots of seating. Staff were friendly! WiFi was good, parking difficult downtown and not free unfortunately.

The matcha at Fufu's is incredible! It's the only place I've seen in the Twin Cities with such rich…read morematcha - they even have a 9g double matcha! I recently went to try a special, the Cookies & Cream Matcha Float. It was a cold-whisked matcha sweetened with vanilla, topped with a vanilla bean soft serve, cookie crumbles, and a deep fried Oreo. The owner was really nice to everyone the whole time I was there, and it was clearly a very busy day! The place is also super cute!

I don't know how many reviews I can write about a single place. But I don't think I can stop…read moretalking about thirty-Six café. I always recommended it, if anyone's craving Matcha, a little pick me up, or a sweet treat. Service is always amazing. They are so happy to help and excited to see you. The owner is also so kind and so involved, it's amazing seeing café owned by a woman doing so well!! The hours it's the only thing that I would complain about, just because if it was up to me, I would want them open 24/7. I would double check their hours before coming. Also check their socials too, they do new flavors very often!! Parking on Grand Ave is always a little bit of a mess. But this place is so worth it!

I seem to be spending a lot of time in St. Paul (shhh, I don't want to lose my Mpls street cred)…read more This time it was to take an out of town cousin out for breakfast. Even though I had never been to the Colossal Cafe, they seemed to be just what we wanted. The cute cafe (Grand Ave location) is a cozy place and it was easy to find street parking around the corner, not far from the front entrance. We were able to snag a table by the window, so it was also great for people watching. My cousin ordered tea and I ordered coffee and I was pleased that they came by frequently offering refills. The service was helpful, cheerful and friendly, perfect for showing my New York cousin, what "Minnesota Nice" is all about. The food was excellent. I had the bacon, green onion and cream cheese omelet ($16) which I really enjoyed. I also enjoyed the toast with a side of orange marmalade. The omelet was well made (not always the case when I order at a restaurant) and the ingredients they added gave it a cravable taste. In fact, I was so impressed with this combination, I made it at home the following weekend. My cousin had the Greek Frittata ($15.50) with grilled marinated artichoke, spinach, green onion, feta and tomato. She thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the total a bit on the tad on the high side for breakfast ($45.88 before tip) this was a great place to have breakfast, chill, and talk.

Colossal Cafe serves amazing made from scratch breakfasts and lunch. You can never go wrong with…read moreone of their omelets (my favorite is their Bacon, Green onion and cream cheese omelet) served with toast and homemade jams. Their flappers and side of hash are amazing and the portions are enough to share with someone.

Drove by this place often during our stay here in St. Paul. Based on my affection for " hole in the…read morewall" type places & the restaurants outside appearance I knew I had to eventually give it a try. The interior is clean & cozy with just the right amount of booths & tables plus a Waffle House style counter right in front of the flat~top griddle. The very personable & friendly wait person immediately brought me water, followed by a hot mug of coffee. Happily it was just a regular "cup of Joe" diner style coffee instead of the dark, muddy, bitter Starbucks imitation stuff found in all the trendy places in this area. After checking out the plate of the other counter customer I decided to have what he was having; the Uptowner eggs Bennie. English muffin w/andouille sausage patties, perfectly poached eggs hollandaise sauce sprinkled lightly w/ cayenne & a large order of crispy hash browns made with real fresh potato instead of the dehydrated-then rehydrated boxed kind served in most places. Everything was absolutely spot on! The breakfast menu also features pancakes, various egg dishes & many omelet choices. Sadly, I could only eat one breakfast! I really enjoyed watching the cook rapidly crafting the various dishes in front of me; this guy was a genius at the grill! He & the other cook seemed like they really enjoyed their work, smiling & laughing while carrying on a conversation in Spanish. In short; the food was terrific, the service awesome and the atmosphere welcoming & neighborly. I will be returning often!

Had a great experience here recently! I had a Groupon deal from them, so stopped in for brunch solo…read moreone afternoon. I love the authentic cafe vibe in here: cozy, simplistic diner basics like counter stools and booths. The place is adorned with drawings from kids and adults alike showing love for the Uptowner - so cool. I ordered some breakfast classics: hashbrowns, bacon, eggs, etc - and WOW the meal was delish. The hashbrowns were perfection! My service was great - the one server holding things down was so kind and efficient. I love diners where you can see the chef griddling right in front of you. A man in need came in towards the end of my visit, and the waitress provided him with a cup of coffee to warm up - I chose to pay for his coffee, but it's these little acts of kindness from restaurant teams that show why restaurants are the heart of our community. Thank you!

Cozy! I simply enjoy it here. Breakfast all day is hard to find. The interior is massive and there…read moreis also a beautiful exterior patio during the summer with flowers and koi fish pond. The patio allows dogs. In addition, there is a dog menu! What?! The service is always prompt and I have never had issues getting seated immediately. I believe the employees used to be part of recovery but I'm not sure if that stands true today. The vibe is whimsical and I have only ever ordered breakfast here. Therefore, I can't speak towards the lunch items. Contrary, all breakfast items hit the spot. Recently I've been enjoying the earth breakfast which is two scrambled eggs in hashbrowns with onion and covered in cheddar cheese, served with toast. The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. I've never ordered the cinnamon roll or caramel roll but I do see them in the pastry case all the time and they look phenomenal. I look forward to returning more! Thank you, Day by Day Cafe. You have a great business.

It had been a good long while since I had been to Day by Day, but a family member wanted to stop in…read morefor breakfast. I had forgottwn how cute and quaint this spot it. Every booth has a little lamp light and just a nostalgic, cozy feeling. I ended up having a breakfast burrito with fruit and it was just perfect. It wasn't an overstuffed burrito and just delicious. Also, great fruit selection, not just (nasty) cantaloupe. The restaurant also has a great mission, helping those in need get on the right path. Would definitely stop in to support that alone. The food and friendliness is just a bonus.

Happy Monday & Co. is such a cute spot! The coffee is so good, and it's the perfect place to get…read moresome work done, meet up with friends, or just hang out and enjoy your morning. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and I love how easy it is to spend a little time here. Definitely one of my favorite coffee spots when I'm looking for good coffee and a place to relax!

Odd looking building for a coffee shop, right? I drove past it the first time. Looks like a car…read moredealership or something. But it's quite popular and apparently it needs the space. I got a Hug in a Mug, which was kind of a mocha with cinnamon, and it was very yummy; I'd get that again. I also got a bagel with cream cheese, which apparently originatese from St. Paul Bagelry, and this was also very nice. It seems like if all of these customers were to try cramming themselves into a normal-size cafe, it would be very loud and bustling. But since this is a big building, the vibes are a litte cozier even if there are lots of chatting people in there. I like it. They also have multiple tea options and some sandwiches, and even pizza, in addition to a normal baked goods case (apparently stocked by Patisserie 46 and Cardigan Donuts). They also have pottery prominently advertised, and although I didn't spot very much of that, what I did see looked really cute. I might consider one of those mugs to give as a gift some day, but I will for sure return for the coffee and to try some of their other offerings.

Delicious! We came on a hot summer weekday and the patio was busy! Luckily for me there were…read moreseveral tables inside and I was able to easily grab a spot for two. Ordering is easily done on a kiosk and we waited about 15 minutes for our food. The focaccia was very good, you could definitely taste the olive oil, but for me I didnt mind. The bread was both fluffy and had the right amount of crispiness as well. Would come again!

I recently tried "due" after driving past it for years. My first visit was pleasant…read more Today it went to a whole new level. After a latte and beet salad, I was hungering for some carbohydrates. I ordered a round of focaccia. The counter person offered to cut it for me, but I demurred. I expected to tear off a sample and take the rest of the 8" round with me. About the only other times I have had focaccia, it needed some butter, so I asked for a small scoop (melon ball size) of lemon butter. It was fantastic! I haven't gorged on a baked product like this in a very long time. The bread was light, chewy and so flavorful. The bright lemon butter could not be wasted. Despite the fantastic flavors, I still dabbed butter on pieces I tore off. There was nothing left to take home. I will be back for sure!