What a fun evening! The Yelp Elite event at Portillo's in Roseville was such a great experience…read morefrom start to finish. The staff was incredibly welcoming and organized, and everything ran smoothly. The food was delicious! I loved getting to build a Chicago-style hot dog, and the chicken tenders, fries, onion rings, and dipping sauces were all fresh and flavorful. The chopped salad was a nice addition, and the cake was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. It was also a wonderful opportunity to meet people in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The team did a fantastic job creating an enjoyable event that made everyone feel appreciated. Thank you to Portillo's and Yelp for such a memorable evening. I'll definitely be back!

I love the Chicago dog and the roast beef and cheddar croissant. I always order extra gravy to dip…read moreit in. I also usually get fries and a cup of cheese sauce. It's great for dipping the fries in or adding a bit to my hot dog. Everyone I've gone there with has enjoyed their beef and/or sausage sandwiches. My only complaint is their locations. They only have three, north metro, east, and west metro. They really need one in the south metro as well.

I've been to Mi Sant in Roseville many times. Linh, Kim, and Quoc have a gem here. Fast,…read morefriendly service, and a tremendous product keeps me coming back. This visit included 3 Mi-Sant Special BM's and 4 Classic Banh Mi's for a small group lunch. The Special Banh Mi is my favorite sandwich of all time. My tongue is still dancing with all the flavors. Please know you received rave reviews from my guests. The delicious egg rolls and buttery croissants will definitely be part of my next visit order.

Did a quick order of a bakery item - fast, easy, and convenient!…read more The croissant was packaged very well. They had all the utensils stocked and ready. The item was kept chilled so the croissant was denser but still flaky. Description: Mi-Sant's Coco Berry Supreme features a soft, flaky croissant, a smooth coconut cream mixed berry filling, a rich, coated with a strawberry chocolate ganache, and a delightful, crunchy strawberry topping (8.95 w/tax)

I haven't been to a Panera in a while, and now I am sort of seeing why. Ordered a breakfast pickup…read morefor work and ordered the drive thru option which I thought was great given it was pouring out. Drove up way after they opened and the drive thru isn't even operating- cones in both lanes. Don't offer rapid pick up if it's not able to be utilized. Is it the biggest deal? No, but then don't give directions to pull up and grab it. Walked in and someone is cleaning the windows another person sitting around, nobody at the counter and deer in the headlights on what to do. Finally someone came out and asked if I needed anything. Ugh. Service left a lot to be desired. Bagels were fresh Pastries I thought would come in a box, instead they came in separate bags for every single one. May or may not return.

Panera relocated from a store attached to the Rosedale Mall into a solo standing store on the…read moreoutside perimeter of its grounds. Because of this move, they now can offer a drive thru. You've been to one Panera, then you've been to all of them. I use the kiosk for self ordering but sis still likes to use the counter. You get a black square that will buzz when your order is ready. There is also a monitor so you can see where you are in the lineup. I have my favorites but both breakfast and lunch. I tend to stick to those vs trying new seasonal offerings.

Been stopping by Nelson's for years! Need the perfect lunch...look no further!…read more Street parking available nearby! This is a no frills, but well-oiled machine of a deli! The line is usually out the door during the lunch rush, but don't worry...they'll get you through quick! Well-staffed with people that are excited to see you and excited to make you something delightful! Sandwiches (warm or cold) and salads are the name of the game! Choose your line, order it up as is or custom, and grab your soda/chips to make it a meal and you are set! On my latest visit, I had the Old Fashioned, which was perfect! Made a few swaps including a french roll, no tomatoes, add pickles! Perfect lunch size, great value, and quality ingredients! There's a reason people will wait in line for this spot! I can't recommend it enough!

Favorite lunch spot in the metro! Nelson's serves sandwiches (hot and cold), salads, pasta salads…read moreand even specialty hot dogs! Their sandwiches are fresh and delicious! Huge portions too! The lunch combo is my go to. They have limited hours and usually a line at peak lunch hour but it goes super quick. The staff is always friendly and they have never messed up an order of mine! The store itself has a small parking lot but there is no seating available inside. They are located just a block or two away from Como park which has picnic tables available to have a nice lunch outside!

Stopped in here after the gym again and had another great experience. It's quiet, clean and has…read moreamazing items with great prices. This time I couldn't find my mild curry block that I like so we had to go with medium hot (hopefully I survive). They did have vegan oyster sauce and some other vittles I needed. Staff are friendly and attentive, I love supporting them.

A large roomy store with easy shopping for specialty products. We usually don't think there is…read moremuch in snack food from Asia. Just like any store there is a long aisle with snacks on both sides, packages calling out for attention with bright lettering and Anime drawings. Of course there is frozen meat and fresh greens and a large selection of common items like soy sauce. I was looking for a large bottle of Rice Vinegar but had to settle for a less-in-value smaller size. The store is on a frontage road and not real visible from Fairview so think of the building next to Starbucks which is very visible.

This is not just a sandwich spot. This is community…read more I loved visiting Mary's Deli and getting in line with all the locals from Minnesota. Everything I had here was amazing but my fav was the egg sandwich with bacon and a side of hash browns. I loved that this place is so communal and a safe place for everyone! I highly recommend and can't wait to go again.

We arrived about 15 minutes before opening and were able to get a good spot in line. I figured it…read morewould be busy because every time we've driven by, there's always a line , if you know, you know! Ordering was quick, the cashier was friendly, and the deli has a comfortable atmosphere. We waited about 5-10 minutes for our sandwiches. I ordered the egg and cheese with a hash brown, and I really enjoyed it. I'd definitely order it again. I also tried the dark chocolate sea salt cookie, which was delicious. The space had more seating than I expected, which was a nice surprise. However, it does get pretty cramped once it fills, which happens fast. If we visit again, we'd probably take our food to go. I also appreciated the free street parking on weekends. Overall, a great experience, and I can see why there's always a line!

Stopped into Baldamar and had a great experience sitting at the bar. Ashley took such attentive…read morecare of me from the moment I arrived and was incredibly welcoming throughout my visit. I started with the tequila and mezcal Old Fashioned, and it was fantastic. It was well-balanced, beautifully presented, and garnished perfectly. The food was equally impressive. The wings were delicious--crispy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. My only small note would be that the celery was a little limp. The Caesar salad has officially been added to my regular rotation. The jammy egg was cooked perfectly with a rich, yolky center that was still easy to slice. The Parmesan crisps were thoughtfully sized, adding great texture without being so large they scraped the roof of your mouth. The salad was evenly dressed, making every bite flavorful. Overall, excellent food, outstanding cocktails, and warm, attentive service. I'll definitely be back.

We ate at Baldamar for lunch. It has been a long time since I've been over in Roseville so I was…read moresurprised when we rolled up to find such a large building in the parking lot of the mall. The restaurant itself is really beautiful and it's also very big. I guessed 200 seats plus patio. The space is very elegant, and clearly a lot of attention went into the design. I would describe it as kind of modern steakhouse vibe. Dark wood, faux fur and leather finishes, etc. Elegant. We were seated at a booth by the bar with a big window view of the patio and parking lot. We were immediately slightly offput because the marble ledge separating the booth from the window was dirty - grease and little food crumbs. Not the best first impression. The booth and table were both clean though. Our waitress, Ash, did provide good service but I would say honestly she was a bit too attentive if that makes sense, and she was also too chatty for us. There were several times when she lingered at our table to tell us something we didn't inquire about or to just talk about something. It was a bit annoying honestly. But the service itself was good. We were also visited by a manager during our visit. We each got a mocktail (it was lunch) but they have an impressive drink menu. I got the Red Rose which was really tasty, and my husband got the pineapple drink, which he also said was good. -We ordered the chimichuri shrimp appetizer, which was pretty banging. Four really large shrimp, each on its own piece of bruschetta, doused in chimichuri sauce. Even for me, with a low spice tolerance, it was just the right amount of spice and it was really really good. -We also got a round of oysters. The oysters themselves were fresh - no complaints there. When they were delivered to our table, the person did not tell us which variety was which (pretty standard when serving oysters at any restaurant). Because we eat oysters a lot and one of the varieties was sweet petite, it was fairly easy to tell which was which. But in my opinion, there should have been information given when the oysters were served. The other big issue was the shucking. Some of the oysters hadn't been fully separated from the shell, and we both found ourselves picking bits of shell from our mouths. We actually had a little discussion about the $6 price tag. I felt it was reasonable, my husband felt it was high. But for $6 apiece, the oysters need to be shucked properly and these were not. Ash also made a point to tell us all kinds of information we didn't ask for about their happy hour, which includes $3 oysters. That would be a steal if they learn how to shuck them. -I got the half french dip sandwich, and I was really glad I just ordered the half because what I was served was totally a whole sandwich in my book. The accompanying fries were delicious, crispy, deep golden brown and hot. The au jus served with the sandwich was slightly on the salty side but not terrible. And I do realize it's au jus. In all it was a pretty decent sandwich. -Hubby got the sea bass sandwich, which was also pretty tasty. I'll be honest and say that I think the entree sea bass would have been better. The fish was so good that I don't honestly think you needed the bun. But it was really good and fresh and delicious. We skipped dessert. In all, a pretty solid dining experience and the food was very good. But it was the minor things mentioned that bothered us, so 3 stars with room for improvement upon our return.