Went for lunch the other day. Stopped in on Keys Cafe & Bakery. I went with ge hot roast beef…read moresandwich with mash potatoes. Old school best describes what I got. More than you can imagine for meat between 2 slices of gravy covered bread with a generous portion of gravy covered potatoes. Yes I ate all of it. Never waste a good meal. My server was pleasant and attentive, just the way it should be. I give them a 4 star. If you in Forest Lake MN. You have to go to Keys. Nancy had eggs Benedict with crispy hash browns.

So good, every time. Get the club, the turkey wild rice salad, the chicken salad, or the guy across…read morefrom us had a hot turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes and stuffing that looked amazing. Stop here if you're in the area.

Great food with a home-cooked vibe. Portions are a nice size. They have awesome specials and their…read moresoup is amazing. Vegetable beef is aan everyday flavor and there's always a soup of the day which varies. Soups are homemade. Can you tell I love the soup (among other things)? :)

A great spot for a drink and lunch! It's definitely a backwoods bar and grill type of vibe with…read moretons of seating, tons of menu options, friendly and welcoming servers, the food was fantastic, and it wasn't super loud (we were there during lunch hours on a Sunday). There were booths, tables, and bar seating - a variety that will work for small to big parties. There was an additional dining room for busier times and the parking lot was large enough to accommodate. Our server was so sweet and seemed to know a lot of people that were dining in her section so there's gotta be a good regular crowd (which is usually a promising sign). If the locals like it, it's probably worth a stop! Our friends that live nearby got breakfast plates. They said they come in often and the breakfast is always a hit. They also recommend the "build your own" old fashioned sandwich for dinner. I had the BLT on marble rye bread - perfectly toasted, the bacon was the right amount of crispy, the toppings were fresh. The tater tots (crispy, not super greasy) were a hit with the entire table, everyone kept nibbling on them even after they were full. Our meals were priced well for the amount of food per dish which is a big plus nowadays. They also have a good Bloody Mary to cure those Sunday blues! We will definitely be coming back again.

Stopped on our way back from St. Cloud. As soon as I saw the plentiful menu, I heard the Southwest…read moreBreakfast hash speaking to me and for good reason. It whispered, "I'm delicious choose me." And I did and you know what? It was delicious. Split the hash with my wife's breakfast burrito. Also delicious. Mother in law got something like an omelette smothered in something by honestly I was too focused on my southwest breakfast hash. No clue how it was but it looked fine. Appreciated that the place is very kid friendly. It's also a lot bigger inside than I thought. They have high chairs and kid friendly cups! Service was good! I guess I'm being nitpicky by not giving a 5 star because we didn't get a couple of drinks we ordered, but other than that, Twas most excellent.

Service is great. Food is always really good and the buffet is really awesome as well. And prices…read moreare Okay. I have never had a bad experience there. A very nice local business that always brings me some joy. I recommend the country fried steak ;)

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.

Met a friend here for lunch, I was set to order breakfast (my favorite any time of day), but friend…read moreasked the server what was good. She stated the hot roast beef is really good, so I changed my mind. It did not disappoint! I ordered the 1/2 serving. My friend ordered the hot turkey, which she said was fine. Decided to go back on the weekend with my husband for breakfast. We both really enjoyed what we ordered. Husband commented that it was truly like old school diners, his toast was "fully" buttered, not just a little bit in the middle and his over easy eggs were perfectly cooked. We loved the small town diner feel from the decor, the food, and the people. For breakfast it did take them a while to get to us and take our order but once ordered, food came out quickly. It was hot & fresh. Definitely will be going back.

Came in for breakfast on a Friday morning. We got a booth right away but it was very busy. I got…read morethe sausage croissant sandwich with hash browns. The croissant was a solid square "bun", which visually threw me off but was SO GOOD. The sausage patty was HUGE. The hash browns were yummy, but $4.25 for a little side of them is a little steep. Hubby got the two polish sausage breakfast. He said it was outstanding. Not sure what coffee they use there but it was probably the smoothest black coffee I've ever had. Service was perfect and the overall atmosphere is great.

Our office ordered from Hufan- a family style catering order…read more -salmon and veggies- the salmon was well seasoned and so good!! The veggies (onion and bell pepper) were crunchy and added brightness. Everyone in the office was surprised with how much they enjoyed the salmon, even non fish-eaters -Goat- tender and flavorful -Fuul- my first time having. Like a spicy, smoky bean. Flavor profile reminded me of smoky lentils I've had at Ethiopian restaurant. V good! - chicken legs- nice crisp. Could have used a little salt but otherwise great -Malawah- like a springy flatbread pancake. Easy to scoop up -Beef sambusa- SO flavorful, moist, savory. Really so good -Rice- so flavorful!!! This rice had warming spices- cinnamon, I think I saw cloves, and think I tasted cardamom. Unreal- I could have had a whole pot of this. Everyone was so pleased with the food. It traveled well and we had lots of leftovers!

The place for Somali tea. Excellent service, excellent location. Hufan is an asset for the…read morecommunity.

Small, Asian family owned cade inside of Parkside Professional Building. Can be a tad tricky to get…read moreto if you're not familiar, as it's located in the lower level walkway in between Parkside and the hospital. They offer a super diverse array of food, ranging from breakfast all day to traditional Asian dishes to American favorites. I've had the breakfast before (served all day) and today I opted for the Reuben, which was outstanding. Perfect meat to sauce to kraut ratio on grilled bread. Came with fries for ($9), which is a steal. Overall, I will certainly be eating more of the Asian dishes that they have here, but this is truly one of the rare places in downtown that literally has something for everyone!

Mayta's is a cute little cafe offered in the hospital tunnel system. Offers burgers, wraps and…read moreAsian cuisine. It is tasty and portion sizes are generous. Food is always fresh and staff are friendly. Quieter than hospital cafe to eat but quite a walk.

Friends, this is where hospitality lives. Let them take care of you. We asked for lamb and chicken…read morelegs for 3. It came with bananas (a traditional side for evey meal), soup, salad, rice, and the meats. So filling and warming on a below zero day. If English is your first language, be patient and gracious, as I know you will be.

The food Quruxlow prepares is delicious and the service is even better. We ordered takeout and…read moreeven after the ride home, the carefully-packaged dishes were still hot and fresh. Also, do not miss the side sauces they pack with your order - they make the food taste even more amazing!