Alright so I've been to cosettas so many times that I know exactly what I want and where it is. My…read morefamily and I frequent the deli and pasticceria, only going to the actual restaurant if we have a big group. The pasticceria is sooo cute and decorated like a little cafe in Italy. I appreciate the floors and decoration, they 100% lean into the Italian culture. The service is always great, everyone smiles and makes sure your selection is to your liking. I've gotten coffee, macaroons, gelato, everything from here and they never disappoint. It's always a great time, especially meeting friends or just grabbing some good sips on the go. I had a gelato with one scoop of this raspberry sorbet and another scoop mango, I loved the fruitiness and texture. It's a bit pricey which knocks down a star, but otherwise a lifelong favorite. P.S. I love the parking and that ITS FREE.

Located right next to Cossetta Alimentari,), the Pasticceria is a nostalgic delight. Chock-full of…read moredelicious dessert delights (and no small amount of charm), the store absolutely took me back to the pastry shops I remember from when I visited Italy. Think tile, dark wood, display cases full of beautiful desserts, and brass. With great staff and smiles all around, the Pasticceria feels and tastes like the good old days. I highly recommend.

Acute bakery with a wonderful patio. We shared an almond croissant and a mushroom and cheese…read morecroissant. Both were TO DIE FOR. The pastry was buttery and flaky and the flavors were divine. We will be regularly returning. The prices came across as a bit high on first blush, but after eating they were fair noting a.) the quality, b.) the work that goes into making a croissant (watch great British baking show if you aren't aware), and c.) the size (I would say they are 1.5-2x the typical croissant size, consider sharing if you're not too hungry). Service was friendly and timely.

We finally made it! Walked in a got lucky, there was only 2…read morein line. When we were up; we got to ask what everything was. I wish items would have been listed in print. Having to ask and get descriptions. Not an inclusive model. I loved everything we got! The cronut was my favorite for sure!

My favorite cafe in MN, hands down! Staff is friendly and very efficient. You ordee via a QR code…read moreand usually the wait for food is no more than 10min. Seating is first come, first serve. Wifi is good and some people WFH here, but it does get crowded fast on the weekends! The menu is expansive, but the crepes and drinks seem to be the main attractions. They have unique espresso and matcha options, including a secret menu and seasonal items. They do tend to be on the sweeter side. I always get the dirty matcha! My friend enjoyed the campfire mocha and creme brulee in the pasr. The crepes are pretty good - thin, but still soft as crepes should be! I also like the variety. You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu here!

Stopped by Cafe Astoria in St. Paul and had a pumpkin spice latte and a chocolate croissant. Both…read morewere excellent. The latte had great flavor without being overly sweet, and the croissant was fresh, flaky, and full of chocolate. The atmosphere was one of my favorite parts.Its a cool, laid back, scene and a great place to relax for a while. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good coffee spot in St. Paul.

We stopped here on Father's Day as part of a donut tour my kiddo put together, and I'm so glad this…read morewas our first stop -- holy moly, these are some of the best brioche donuts I've had. My husband and I loved how lightly sweetened both the cream and the dough were. My tween was a little indifferent and would've preferred something non-cream filled with more sugar, but that's a tween for you. It's a smaller space with some seating, but the seating doesn't have windows, so we opted to walk across and enjoy our donuts while wandering the farmers market instead -- honestly a perfect way to eat them. If you're a donut lover, put this place on your list even if you have to park and walk a bit. Worth it.

The brioche itself was nice and had a good texture…read more My main issue was with the creams. They didn't really taste like what I expected, and I was especially disappointed by the lack of yuzu flavor and tang. I was hoping for something brighter and more pronounced.

My daughter wanted a mango smoothie so we stopped by treats at the mall. So good! Loved it…read more Convenient location in the mall. Easy to order at the kiosk. The ice cream treats here are really yummy too. It's always a good time for treats when you are shopping.

Very cute ice cream spot with outdoor seating. It smells very sweet inside and I like how unique…read morethe dessert shop is with their flavors. There is a self-order kiosk or you can order at the counter. Food was mid in all honesty. The Strawberry Matcha Ice Cream was probably one of the biggest misses I have ever had. It is vanilla ice cream with strawberry jam at the bottom, and whisked matcha (still warm!) on TOP of the ice cream, making it a major spill hazard. This was pretty disappointing since we were expecting actual matcha ice cream (and maybe it was wrong of us to assume so). I wish the kiosk had images of the items for ordering though...didn't seem like there were any and you just had to hope that what you're getting sounds intriguing enough just by the name. Boba Ice Cream (brown sugar syrup) was okay. The brown sugar syrup was what was saving the entire thing. It's aesthetically cute, but it doesn't wow me. Def a cute spot, but it's only Instagrammable foods. Not worth for the taste though :(

I got to try insomnia cookies last year in Minneapolis, so see that they are in Saint Paul is VERY…read moreexciting!! These are THE best cookies in Minnesota! What makes them so great? They are served warm! They are gooey and delicious! My mouth is watering right now just thinking about it! There is paid street parking in front of the building and plenty of parking ramps as well. There is seating inside though all the chairs were up when I went in, so my son and I just took our cookies to go! The service was quick but I wouldn't have said friendly... however these cookies are worth it! If you haven't experienced these, DEFINITELY give them a try!!

Ovens are working again and cookies are delicious. Updated my rating as promised because I don't…read morewant any bad juju with my favorite late night spot

I live in the southwest metro area and will regularly make the drive to St Paul just to go to…read moreLittle Brazil. This is the only place in the Twin Cities where you can get Brazilian food, outside of churrasco-style/ayce places. And the food is AUTHENTIC. My husband is Brazilian and feels like he's back home when he goes here. It's a bonus we can also stock up on grocery items we can't find anywhere else! The staff are all super friendly and willing to help you with pronouncing the Portuguese items :) My favorites are coxinha (croquette), pão de queijo (cheese bread), and misto quente (ham & cheese sandwich). My husband's favorites are the mercadão (mortadella sandwich), feijoada (Sat only - the national dish of Brazil) and passion fruit mousse.

This is my favorite place we stopped at to eat all day (we ate at three other places at least LOL)…read more It's such a cute spot - they have so many pastries and I wanted to try all of them / I'd definitely go here more often if this place existed in the city I live in. The pao de queijo was probably my favorite thing but I also liked the coconut truffle / enjoyed trying everything. I also picked up some snacks they were selling since it has a convenience store vibe and the Brazilian snacks we got were also really yummy.

I love the buttered tin so much!! Their cinnamon rolls and breakfast burrito are my go to. I think…read moreeverything is made with locally sourced ingredients, which is an amazing way to support our community. It's a cute little breakfast stop on the weekends. They are usually open until 3pm. It's street parking! Don't forget to order at the counter, then sit down and wait for the 10/10 breakfast.

The Buttered Tin has a great selection for brunch. I ordered the Pig's Eye Breakfast. It included…read moretwo eggs any style, a meat selection, hash browns, and I subbed my wheat toast for a biscuit. The biscuit was good but not nearly as traditional as I would have hoped. It didn't have a traditional biscuit flavor or consistency. I was a bit disappointed but the breakfast was good. The service is order at the counter and it's delivered to the table. It's not full table service. I didn't mind - the staff was really friendly. I enjoyed my meal. I'd go back to the Buttered Tin again!

Cute chocolate/honey shop!…read more NOTE: they have moved to a less visible, and honestly a little less photogenic, location across the river. They are now in a quiet area of businesses in the Harriet Island area, which happens to have lots of nice areas to stroll. This is a shop that sells artisan chocolate and honey. They're super proud of their honey and even invited me to check out the buzzing bee boxes out back! This is good honey; I don't have pure honey too often but this is very sweet stuff. The chocolate bonbons filled with honey are great, perfect blend of the two. You can also get chocolate-drizzled honeycomb which is quite intense and is ideally experienced shmushed onto some toast or creatively combined with something somehow, but it is a good idea to do something like that. And they have chocolate that isn't about honey but is interesting, artisan stuff! And you can sample a whole bunch of the flavors! Get bars of the ones you like or maybe do what I did and buy a mixed bag of little pieces and bring them to a party and let people guess what the flavors are. The owner was very nice to talk to here, so if you want to do some shopping that might involve either chocolate or honey I think you will be glad you came here.

Prices are too high. Just really creepy vibes I got every…read moretime there . Chocolate was delicious.

I was out exploring and found the Exquisite Cake Bakery. The decorated cakes were beautiful. I…read morewanted to buy one but I had no occasion to buy one for so I opted for a chocolate donut and apple turnover. Can't want to eat them for my breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful. The store was clean and welcoming. The pastries were help-yourself with rules around using the bread tongs and trays to keep things sanitary. Great stop.

I tried Exquisite Cake Bakery for the first time by ordering a Too Good to Go full cake mystery bag…read morefor $9.99. We got a Caramel Tres Leches cake and it was the most delicious tres leches cake I have ever eaten. I never knew this bakery existed as it looks very unbecoming from the outside. It's in a strip mall on White Bear Ave. Once I stepped inside I was welcomed by the staff and the delicious smells of all the baked goods.