Really great coffee and ambiance. They offer a student discount and overall it's reasonably priced.read more

While the coffee shop was quiet and peaceful, the outdoor patio is where I wanted to enjoy my…read morecoffee. We met here with the Metro Sketchers group. I ordered an iced latte which was good. Staff was friendly and asked for my milk preference. Parking is usually a bit of a problem, although I've never had to park farther than a block away. Many people bike to the coffee shop or next door neighbor, Longfellow Grill. The patio is the place to be. Lots of cyclists, runners and walkers passing by. Lots of outdoor eating and talking. I always enjoy my visits here.

Was staying at the hotel and was so lucky to have Spyhouse downstairs as I was able to get freshly…read moremade coffee every single morning. I am not usually a coffee drinker, but this place has great lattes. So smooth and not too sweet, which I love! I wish they had a medium-sized drink as their small is too small, and the larger one is a bit too big. I've always gotten the bigger size and ended up finishing it throughout the day!! My favorites - chai latte, spygirl (lavender/honey latte), solid gold (turmeric latte). Still have a few others that I want to try while I am still in MN. Definitely going to miss this spot when I go back home!

In the corner of the Emery Hotel…read more Ordered a Spy Girl (lavender honey latte) with oat milk. Delicious, not too sweet. Just enough lavender for flavor. Kouign-Aman - good but a little stale. Mill City Strata - a quiche of sorts. Cheesy. Good texture with the crunch of the cheese crisped on top. But all I could taste was the flavor of the cheese. Not bad but is a bit of a one note bite. They were out of forks which made eating this a bit frustrating. Came at 7:45am on a Saturday and service is a little slow. Overall recommendation, come for the coffee but grab food and breakfast elsewhere.

Love this place and have been going for my whole life. Eritrean-owned restaurant with quality…read moredishes that are true to culture. It's definitely a spot for East Africans to hang out, and very reminiscent of back home. Service is great, usually the family working plus a few people. The coffee, food, and ambience combined make me feel like I'm back home, and I think that's what the owner was going for with this one. Soccer games are watched en masse here, pool in the back and plenty of parking. Good beer selections and honestly just a solid spot to hang with your people for an affordable price.

Snelling Cafe is an old-school Ethiopian hole-in-the-wall where regulars of all ages and…read morebackgrounds stop by, chat with the owner, and flip through the tv channels. Don't try to order anything from here online, because I don't think they accept online orders. We came because it's one of only 8 places in the Twin Cities where you can get foule (sometimes spelled "ful" and sometimes augmented with the word "medames"), a fava bean dish served with baguette. The foule ($10.50) can be made vegan if you omit the sour cream. Make sure to ask questions because the menu doesn't state any of the ingredients. This dish tasted good, albeit akin to refried beans with toasty baguette. That said, I liked it. The miser wat ($12) and ater kik ($12) are both vegan by default and tasted good. They were light, fresh and understated, but somehow still didn't wow me. But I liked them, don't get me wrong. We also had an Americano ($3) which was strong and tasty. I like Snelling Cafe. It's a throwback to the pre-internet era and a solid spot for Ethiopian food. I would rank it near the top, along with Agelgil in St. Paul and Katar River in Minneapolis. Fasika and Bole, in my opinion, have both declined in quality and are overrated.

2025 food and wine best restaurant. We had to try it. Unfortunately they are doing road…read moreconstruction in the neighborhood so parking can be tricky. Inside atmosphere has great vibes and great energy. There is a lot going on in a small space. Service and staff were all very friendly and helpful. Order: Thai tea. Delicious. Just like you would want and expect. Macha latte cold. Great flavor. Nice balance of flavor. Not too sweet. Scallion danish. Probably my favorite bite. Crispy and airy texture with good flavor. Just the smell alone had my taste buds dancing. Sesame balls. Nice crispy exterior with chewy soft inside. The star of the dish was the creamy caramel sauce... it was perfect. Thai tea French toast. Worth the hype and the calories. Perfect crisp exterior with flavorful soft chewy interior. Definitely a destination dish. Hmong sausage with added egg. Delicious flavor in the sausage. Egg was perfectly cooked with runny yolk. The dish definitely needed the homemade house sweet and sour sauce that had hints of lemongrass. Overall dish was good to try for the first time. Chicken noodle soup. Winner winner chicken dinner. Just a delicious bowl of food. Great flavors and textures and chew from the noodles. The stars of the dish were the rich broth and the crispy chicken skin. Definitely would order again. Pan fried bean thread noodles with added crispy chicken. Great balance of flavors with a nice hint of spice. Another definite order again dish. Overall: Great experience and lived up to the hype. The food was delicious but sometimes getting a table or reservation can be challenging. The Protip is to just get the pastries to go. They were all extraordinary and worth every calorie!

Long overdo review…read more Nestled in a quiet neighborhood with limited street parking. My best friend and I wanted to love this place. We had a lunch reservation for over a month since dinner reservations were months out. We were seated right away but the tables were more cafe style and very tight. We could hear conversations from our table neighbors. I ordered the beef salad (now switched to shrimp maybe), she ordered the sweet pork. We wanted a coconut pandan croissant, but they were sold out so we settled on a shared almond croissant. The croissant was great. The beef salad had a laab seasoning intent but there was just so so much more salad and very few slices of beef. The sweet pork and the papaya salad was mid but tasted more Thai style. Maybe their dinner menu is better. In the meantime, try Hmong village for slightly better parking and more authentic Hmong food options with half of the cost.

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 definitely got study/quite vibes walking in. The shop is very spacious and clean. I would…read moreabsolutely return to just drink some coffee and read a book or something. Service was quick and easy. We used the kiosk to order, which made it easy to see all the options. I had a Viet coffee, which was a little sweet for me, but tasted fairly authentic. I'm sure others would really enjoy it.

Frgmnt in downtown Minneapolis is a gem, has a huge interior with ample seating, and space to…read morespread out. The hubby and I arrived shortly after they opened one Sunday morning during our recent visit. We walked to the shop and passed the tailgaters setting up for the lunchtime kickoff. The service at Frgmnt was superb, we got a drip coffee which was bright and citrusy, then ordered a latte and a flat white. Both espresso drinks were excellent, smooth, perfectly balanced, and made just right. We also had a homemade seasonal pop tart and a maple scone. Grab a drink, a bite, and a bag of beans to go.

This was one of the best banana coffees I've ever had! The chimp in orbit was so good, and it's not…read moreeasy to nail the banana flavor but FRGMNT found the right way to do it! The apple pop tart was nice and fluffy, too! The area is really cool to check out! There's a book store and art shop in the building, which makes for a fun coffee date! My only complaint is minor, but the barista taking out orders seemed very closed off and potentially frustrated that we were there. But maybe they were having a rough day?

I try neighborhood coffee shops on Sundays. Somehow, Due Focacceria escaped my gaze until today. My…read moreloss for stops not made. The muffelleta was fantastic! Salty, chewy focaccia with a classic blend of meat, olives and other wonders. The chocolate cannoli are dreams. Oranges are a subtle surprise in the chocolate filling. The crunchy cannoli stands up to the refrigerated case well. Lots of families enjoying Mothers Day. Busy, but not cramped. I am coming back!

Friendly service…read more Smooth matcha Super cute indoor and outdoor seating The sandwiches were good but not necessarily worth $15 each. The turkey sandwich lacked a ton of flavor hence my 4 stars not 5, the bread was very good.

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.

Wonderful pulled pork Sammie! It had house made cole slaw and had a tastyBBQ sweet taste…read more A very relaxed and inviting atmosphere! Good music taste!