I absolutely love Afro Deli and am never disappointed. I've only tried their veggie and chicken…read morefantastic meals-- both are so delicious that it makes it hard to order anything else! I do recommend the side of fries, too. (Freshly cooked, well seasoned, large shareable portion.) Even at their busiest during lunch rushes, they are pretty quick and tables seem to open up when you need them. Lively atmosphere and delicious food.

Chicken and Veggie fantastic have changed. They are not as creamy and delicious as they used to be…read more There was no cream sauce at all in my veggie fantastic. Very disappointed. This was my go to but I won't be back. They don't look or taste at all like they used to. They used to be made of a cream sauce. Now, they are just rice with some cheese and veggies on top. Not good at all.

Amazing food every time. Afro Deli won the small business owner of the year award for good reason…read more Those fries get me out of a slump instantly! I like to switch between getting a grilled chicken wrap and keke chicken most often. The indoor seating is a vibe, I love the mural and colorful furniture! It's a great spot to get a bite with friends, and have a chat. My favorite location is in the heart of the U of M campus, making it easy to take a walk after. This place is phenomenal, definitely worth the visit!

Hit or Miss. the Sampusas were SO delicious, I would absolutely order them again. However? The…read moreSomali Steak Sandwich was not so great. The meat was tough and chewy and the flavors were underwhelming. Service was friendly, but I could hardly understand what the server was saying. Ambiance was a typical fast food joint, with nothing special.

Flameburger is the quintessential "dive"…read more So, about 20 years ago my wife and I were out on Thanksgiving and we decided we were hungry. It was Thanksgiving so nothing was open. We saw that FlameBurger was open so we stopped in. It was TERRIBLE. It was so bad that we did not give it a second chance. Fast forward to Christmas 2025...we were out and decided we wanted something to eat...and the only thing open was FlameBurger...we were hesitant...but we decided to give it a try. WOW!!! That's all I can say...what had been a dingy, dirty mess was now a well-lit, clean and vibrant diner. So far, so good...then came the food...it was amazing, hot, fresh and tasty. FlameBurger became an instant favorite...which brings us to our last visit...on Saturday. I ordered The Ranch Breakfast: 2 eggs, ham, 4 pancakes and toast...and the pancakes are not the silver dollar pancakes you get at most places...these fluffy pieces of art bring you back to the days of yesterday when restaurants took pride in their pancakes. If you want a fun, quaint place to get a bite, go to FlameBurger in Little Canada, you won't be disappointed.

This is my second time at Flameburger and I have to admit I love this place old style diner charm…read moresuper friendly staff, reasonable prices, fresh food, great burgers, Krisp fries and clean really enjoy coming here would definitely recommend it!

My review is only for the fish fry experience, I have not tried the normal menu…read more This was such a good fish fry! The fried fish was flaky and tender. The Mac and cheese was delicious, and the potatoes had a great flavor. Be warned that the initial line is super long and can stretch to outside, but then it is much quicker after you get through the first line. The servers were all super nice and the place had a great, welcoming atmosphere. I also appreciated that they let girl scouts sell cookies inside the restaurant! Will definitely have to come back for their other menu items.

This is sad guys :( food is still amazing but wow service really needs so much more training like…read moreit's soo bad. I would literally shut down for a weekend and higher better servers or just train everyone so much more... It took a straight hour I mean a full hour to get a fried chicken sandwich and a burger with some cheese curds-that is crazy guys. Our server just seemed really uncomfortable and out of sorts. It felt super awkward. The old place was so much better!! I understand wanting a bigger location and I was excited because I'm in Hastings a lot and yes, you did need more space but we literally compromised service for space and that's not sustainable in a restaurant. I really hope this gets fixed because this place was a gem! My husband and I loved it. We would go all the time and get burgers and fried chicken sandwiches for like the last three years. I was excited over being in a bigger location, but yeah, the service was so awful and the food took so incredibly long that it just put a huge cloud over the whole experience. Also my loaded fries--the cheese wasn't even melted. Like, how could you even send that over to the table? I hope you guys do a lot more training and get people up to speed. There's no way I could come back after what I just experienced maybe in a few more months when people are more trained that was super frustrating. I also feel sorry for all the veterans and good old boys that used to go there every day. The old place had a way better vibe to it. This feels chaotic like people are confused. You have a whole bunch of staff that don't know what they're doing now and it's super noticeable. Fried chicken was delicious as always, but boy did I pay for it. Honestly, the wait time was just the worst part. That's my main complaint a full and I mean I'm not exaggerating here--an entire hour for one burger and one fried chicken sandwich that's insane and they didn't even offer to take anything off when it was all over. $90 for this experience and it was really frustrating. It was sad to us too because this used to be one of our favorite spots. Super bummed.

First off, it's not "Greek" per say. Generically it's Mediterranean, but the owners are of Arabic…read moredescent. I've been a customer since the original location opened, around 1998. Overall the food is good. Lamb shank is now something you have to ask for. One shank comes with the buffet. There is a small sign for it on top of the hood, but it's easy to miss since you're looking down at the trays. Falafel you may want to order from the menu so it comes hotter than what is set out in a tray. The only other item I can think of that is touch & go are the mussels at dinner time, which can be getting dried out and tough from being overcooked. Just dig around to find the pale, softer ones. If you don't have a big appetite you can order from the menu. There is some outdoor seating out front which is nice when the weather is good. The front-of-house staff have always been friendly, gracious. The only thing I miss is the fountain, which was removed when they finally needed more table space. If you're stuck on the south side, Marhaba on 28th & Nicollet has a family tie.

Went for the buffet, which is nice if you have a big appetite.Otherwise, consider getting a to go…read moreorder instead, which is a good price. While there was a decent variety of items, it wasn't enough to warrant more than 2 trips to the line. Lots of seating, lots of parking in the lots, and you pay for your (buffet) meal after eating. The staff busing tables were on top of things and thorough about cleanliness. My favorite items were the beef short rib, peel and eat shrimp, the rice containing carrots and peas, and the watermelon punch. Everything else was okay. One miss was that the foods weren't labeled, so at times, I had no clue what I was trying. There were a good number of folks dining in and getting takeout. I can tell they're well liked. Afterwards I stopped by confections and nuts store a few doors down.

Mims is one of my favorite spots in the entire Twin Cities. It's truly family owned and is a…read morecommunity staple. I suggest going for dinner since the lunch rush can get busy! It's always a treat when I tell my friends I'm picking up Mim's for the crew! i have yet to find a better hummus in the city.

This has to be one of my favorite cafes in the Twin Cities. Prices are VERY affordable ($3 for a…read morelatte ), and everything felt fresh and homemade. Hummus was amazing, the rice wasn't oily and chicken was nicely seasoned. The meal comes with all of it and a salad, only for $10.99. Falafel was crispy and not dry. The sandwich was gigantic and I had to take it to-go. Utensil station had lots of napkins, water, cups, spoons and forks. My only thing is it place seems very vintage and definitely not cozy and homey. Very spacious with lots of seatings, but expect a super vintage European cafe vibes.

The breakfast quesadilla is really good and because they add Greek gyro meat with peppers and…read morecheese and egg it' just hits different than others Also it's really big - as in sharing size The side of breakfast potatoes were pretty tasty too with some good seasoning

This longtime spot on Main Street inOsseo is definitely in my top 10 best breakfasts…read more I @olympiacafeandgyros They have awesome Greek / Mediterranean dishes and delish breakfast. Service is always so kind whenever we have visited. Definitely should stop here sometime! Go to favorite: Philly Gyro omelette (this thing is perfection) Greek coffee (very strong and sweet so try it before you add anything!) tasty treat for a caffeine boost Cinnamon Roll Pancakes (wow. Soft but kind of caramelized for some satisfying crunchy bits, sweet but not too much, perfect thing to get to split at the table) not pictured but have to mention, the Gyros ... obviously awesome. also not pictured but yummy, Breakfast Quesadilla Worth making the drive to visit. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

I met one of the kindest cooks/cashiers at Karibu! And he made the most amazing (and affordable!)…read moreSambusas. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. So considerate, I was asked, "Do you mind waiting 5 minutes while I make your order?" Then we had a great conversation about giraffe preserves on the Somalian/Kenyan border-- a beautiful story from a young man who graduated from Johnson HS. The store was bright colored and really casual. What a great restaurant to have in the Payne/Phalen neighborhood!

Once visit with best friend he recommended me the food was delicious super fresh and Halal we…read moreordered Lamb sandwich and chicken wings I really enjoy food and there ambiance real African and modern culture mixed but beautiful very professional staff and welcoming Highly Recommend