Great place for a special occasion or just a casual meet up with friends. Always a great place to…read morego, my favorite part is the extended menu they have and they keep always rotating of their tapas. Do recommend make a reservation a head of time, specially if you going with a group of people. Favorite place in town

I needed to kill an hour while in the north loop and I wandered into Barcelona. It was fabulous. On…read morea nice sunny warm afternoon, I got a table against the huge windows to people watch and enjoy the MPLS skyline. It was happy hour and they had a nice Rioja available by the glass. I also got a happy hour tapas plate special of Patatas Bravas which were crispy potato bites sitting in a nice tomato salsa and topped with aioli. It was a perfect amount of food and wine. Service was excellent. I love the vibe. With exposed brick and ceiling, large picture windows and stone bar top, it was cozy and hip. I want to come back and try more tapas plates. So may good options to try.

I will be missing coming here a lot, but i enjoyed coming here every Tuesday's after my class, or…read morebefore going to class. if you are ever in downtown this is a must visit spot. workers are amazing, and drinks were incredible.

I stayed in the hotel adjacent to Gray Fox Coffee, so when I woke up on a snowy morning, it was…read morelovely to be able to pop over here for my morning coffee without having to leave the great indoors. It's counter service. They are located in an atrium in the Skyway, which might be hard to find if you start from the street. They have a variety of seating options from tables closer to the coffee shop to couches/chairs. They have specialty lattes, on top of which they print cute designs. I also like that they have coffee available in up to a 20oz for just $4! The coffee tasted good to me. They also have some matchas smoothies, as well as prepared food and grab-and-go.

Small Hours is such a cool concept. It feels like a European wine bar dropped right into a…read moreneighborhood setting. The wine list is really thoughtful and leans toward smaller, lesser-known producers and unique regions. Even if you know wine well, there are still plenty of interesting picks here. Just note that by-the-glass options are limited, so it's more of a place where you end up ordering a bottle. The space is beautifully designed. Very minimal, clean, and intentional. It feels elevated without being overdone. It is definitely expensive for what it is. Both the wine and food lean high in price, but you're also paying for the atmosphere and overall experience. The menu is also a bit different in a fun way. The tinned fish selection stands out and isn't something you see often. The radish butter and bread was a highlight and absolutely worth ordering. Service is a little unconventional since you order at the counter, which feels a bit off given the pricing, but everything still runs smoothly.

Small, but mighty. Cozy, but not necessarily comfortable. Great wine, good food…read more The concept is great! A fabulous wine menu and knowledgeable staff. We wanted a recommendation and the wine picked for us was excellent. Went with the Plavac Milos. The food is honestly incredible! The carrots were my favorite. Someday I'll get enough courage to try the tinned fish. I wish seating was a little more comfortable for the whole "drink a bottle and stay awhile" vibe. It also can get pretty loud when it's busy in the tight quarters.

Stayed in this beautiful hotel and was happy to see a nice bar with happy hour options…read more Unfortunately, the lady at the bar Friday night didn't know how to make cocktails. Clearly she wasn't the regular bartender. Came back the next night to give it another try. The bartender made a nice espresso martini but kept touching his hair and then used his fingers to put the coffee beans into my drink. Very unprofessional.

I was visiting from out of town and came here for a happy hour with some friends. The bar is…read moredecorated in an upscale fashion and serves creative cocktails. Our server was quite attentive and gave us wonderful cocktail recommendations. Great vibe for grabbing a cocktail with friends!

Seated at the rooftop of the Rand Hotel Blondette offers a quiet and quaint breakfast experience,…read morereminding me of my days living on the east coast. I ordered the classic breakfast which comes with toasted French bread, potatoes, 2 eggs done in the style of your choice, bacon and sausage. I substituted a steak for the sausage. My steak was cooked perfectly, medium. Eggs were over medium. The bread was slightly more charred than I would have liked but it still tasted delicious when u made my mini egg sandwich. Service was fine! They were helpful, speedy, and came to the table the right amount of times. All in all, happy with my choice of breakfast spot and I will be coming back.

My friend and I went for brunch, it was quite empty and the ambiance was really good. The service…read morewas great as well as the food.

This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

Troubadour is such a hidden gem! Nightly live music, wine flights and delightful charcuterie boards…read moreawait you. Don't miss this spot!

Nico is always attentive and very engaging. He is an ocean of knowledge in wine and pairings. The…read morefood is always great! the cheese plate is very complimentary to the wine that is suggested and most importantly it is fresh! the truffle chips are unique and pizzas are tasty! This is a place any wine enthusiast would enjoy and learn. the place is perfect for date nights, business meetings and get togethers with friend and family and sometimes you get to make new friends while you are there!

Went to the tasting room for the first time and I loved it! Only went for a pre show sip on…read moreThursday night and there was plenty of space, very intimate with dim lighting and different seating options. The staff were super sweet and allowed us to enjoy our time. Looking forward to my return, and to try some of their snacks!

Came here after a group of us ate tons of sushi at Billy Sushi. We were given directions to walk…read morearound the corner, down the alley, and then the door on the left. I got the bootilicious cocktail. Very goo. Someone got the paper plane and it came with the cutest miniature origami bird! Atmosphere perfect in terms of lighting. Loved the decor. Music not my style but a friend at our table loved it. Highly recommend.

Love the night sky ambiance and speakeasy vibe. Staff are great. The drinks are fun and delicious,…read moreon the pricey side. Tried a shot with caviar bump served the right way, on a pearl spoon. Try it if you've been curious! The bites really surprised me! Had the best sushi, my fave in the TC, including the regular Billy Sushi which is now a close second. Melt in your mouth sushi, very well crafted and beautifully presented. Vegetable gyoza and popcorn shrimp tempura appetizers were mouth watering. Must try!