I was absolutely thrilled when I discovered Café de Paris in Apple Valley. It's surprisingly…read moredifficult to find a truly high-quality bakery around here, and after one too many supermarket "French" baguettes and bake-at-home loaves, this place was exactly what I'd been looking for. The bread is fantastic--crusty, fresh, and authentically French. They also have an incredible selection of beautiful pastries, cakes, and other classic French treats that look like they came straight out of a Parisian pâtisserie. And the coffee is absolutely exquisite. One thing that always makes me smile is that while the pastries look and taste authentically French, they're definitely American-sized! They're enormous. If you're hungry, you're in for a treat. More often than not, I'll enjoy half of one there with a coffee and take the rest home in a box for later. It's a wonderful little café with a relaxed atmosphere and a great place to sit and unwind. If you're in the Apple Valley area and looking for something a little different--something with a genuine European feel--I can't recommend Café de Paris highly enough. I'll definitely keep coming back.

Honestly, I didn't think the place would live up to what I had seen ahead of time. The croissants…read morewere fantastic! I only stopped at the counter, checked out the offerings, and picked up a few things to go. The place was nice and charming but the seating didn't look too comfortable. Listen, it's not about the chairs. This is a gem of a cafe with excellent baked goodies and desserts. Indulge and enjoy!

I ordered Crème Brûlée soufflé pancakes, they were delish!…read more First time trying soufflé pancakes, they were just as amazing as they look! Fluffy, bouncy, eggy, delicious. The pancakes themselves aren't very sweet which really balances the sweet toppings on the Crème Brûlée. When I visited, there was no line at 5pm on a Saturday so service was quick and staff let me know the pancakes would take ~15 min which was accurate. The space itself is pretty small so seating options are limited and a bit cramped. The price on the pancakes was a bit steep at 15.99 but would totally get these again because it's such a unique experience!

My friend and I saw this restaurant on TikTok and wanted to check it out. I was a bit underwhelmed…read more I thought my chicken basil pesto crepe was good, but the chicken strips did seem like they were frozen ones from the store and just heated up. In my opinion, strawberry cream soufflé pancake was alright. It wasn't the best soufflé pancake I had, but it was very average. Also, the ube latte tasted a bit artificial. The restaurant had some quirky decorations and aesthetic. I did appreciate how it felt like a "hole in a wall" type of place and our service was quick and fast. I don't know if I'll be back, but I'm glad I did check it out. It's so cool to see places like this pop up in the Twin Cities!

Pick your pastries , and fill your tray! Loved this concept of grabbing a tray, and walking down…read morethe pastry cases, eyeing and sizing up everything. You end up filling your tray more than needed, but hey it was worth it. Very chic and European feel on the decor, the colors, the fonts, the chairs all had that flair. Makes for a wonderful place to meet up with friends or casual coffee date. My favorite was the blueberry cream cheese danish, very buttery and delicious! Once you have your tray ready, take it up front to pay and order yourself a coffee. Plenty of parking and seating.

I don't have any pictures anymore but this place is so nice. It's very expensive but worth it. The…read moresticky milk buns are 10/10. I love that you can go in, grab tongs and a tray, and just grab whatever pastry calls your name! Just beware, prices add up fast!!!

I learned that Minnesota has a strong Nordic influence, so I searched for a place where I could try…read morelefse for brunch. This little café, located inside a grocery store, was exactly what I was looking for. The place was clean, welcoming, and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious, and best of all, I finally got my fill of lefse! I left one very happy customer. If you're looking for a taste of Minnesota's Nordic heritage, this is definitely a spot worth visiting.

The cafe is located inside the Festival Foods…read more I ordered the Swedish Sampler, which comes with a Swedish pancake, two pieces of French toast made with pulla, a cardamom bread, topped with cinnamon apples, fresh strawberries, bananas, and lingonberry sauce, it also includes your choice of protein, and I went with the sausage. Everything was very well balanced, not too sweet. The cardamom bread French toast was my favorite. Honestly, every breakfast place should have something like this on the menu. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the service was very good. One recommendation: try the French toast.

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!

Finally had a chance to stop in and try this cute cafe/restaurant. Since it's mainly breakfast the…read morehours are limited to early hours. Very friendly staff and clean inside. My only complaint is that the biscuit was cut diagonally so I couldn't eat it as a sandwich with the bacon and egg. Not sure if it was just a to-go issue or if that's how it's always served but I would appreciate it being left whole The biscuit and the seasonal jam were yummy!

Every time I am in the Asia mall, I stop by to see what's in store. This time, so many Vietnamese…read moredesserts stocked that warm my heart to see. I've been craving the honeycomb cake for months & was so excited to get one. The slices are so generous, the honey comb texture is perfect, and the dessert is not too sweet.

Wanted to love Keefer Court but most of the pastries I tried were just okay. The custard bun didn't…read morehave a creamy custard filling and instead it tasted like a runny icing inside. The pineapple topping bun does not have filling and the bun was on the drier side, but the pineapple topping was good. The BBQ Pork bun was the biggest disappointment -- the filling had no flavor and just tasted fatty. The durian pandan cake was awesome -- not too sweet, strong durian flavor in the filling, and the cake itself was dense and spongy. The bakery is located in Asia Mall. Upon entering, you grab a tray and a pair of tongs and grab what you would like to purchase from a display case. You order hot buns, beverages, and ice cream at the check out counter. Service was friendly and fast.

This place is located in a strip mall with a fair amount of free parking…read more The vibes here are clean, well lit and modern. There is seating inside and two tables outside. We were the only ones there at the time. The staff did not seem to want to be there and after my sister and I ordered, one of the two employees just went on break. So it took a fair amount of time to get our food. Staff wasn't rude but definitely didn't go out of their way to be friendly. The food: The waffle bites, Nutella crepe, and fruit salad were all tasty! Note: the longer you wait to eat, the chocolate solidifies! By the end we were just scraping the chocolate off the plates. The chocolate was very tasty!! The prices are a bit ridiculous in my opinion. It's delicious no doubt. But the service needs an upgrade and the prices need to be dropped a little.

My pregnant wife was craving a crêpe so here we are. The crêpe itself was pretty good. We got the…read moreBueno crêpe, which had Bueno bars on top and inside which I thought was a bit much. It was also smothered in sauce. Lots of sugar, so I'm glad we shared one and so is my wallet. It did come with fruit more than I expected based on the listing on the menu. It was a pretty good size so that was good but I got to say spending $20 on a single crêpe felt way overpriced. I was expecting somewhere in the $12-$13 range. I would definitely say it's overpriced. The interior was pretty nice and clean self service as far as putting away your own tray and garbage which is no big deal. There was a couch seating area, which is pretty nice and then then the other side was more like diner tables so kind of a weird vibe inside. I don't do this often but honestly, I can't say I would recommend this place mostly just because of the price.

Laune is a wonderful, unique bakery that focuses on using locally sourced whole grains in their…read morebaked goods, including pastries! I had never had a whole wheat croissant before, but the flavor was deep and earthy in a pleasant way. I especially liked the cinnamon roll and the way the sweet frosting contrasted with the hearty dough. They also have a variety of rye bread, which can be difficult to find at most bakeries. The space is bright and inviting, and the staff was friendly and happy to answer questions. I'm a huge fan of their philosophy over and love that they are supporting local, regenerative agriculture through the ingredients they source.

Bread bread is amazing! Cute little shop. They donate their bread bread to the local soup kitchen…read more The bread bread has a wonderful distinct taste and is best enjoyed toasted with butter!