Pappys Chicago Style

Really delicious food! Wish we would've visited sooner! The…read morehomemade bread is incredible. I'd say it's a cross between focaccia and English muffin bread with a nice buttery outside. We've only had lunch here but I hear the breakfast is just as good, especially the hash browns and tomato jam. We've had the Pool and Yacht, Raffi Luigi and the Gigi. Incredible! Their chicken salad is pulled chicken with white and dark meat, herbs and pepperoncini, etc. Really love it. The Giardinera is nice because it's almost blitzed in a food processor so it's smaller and doesn't fly out of the sandwich when you bite into it. They don't overdo the sauces either. Just enough on the sandwiches. The only downfall is that some things can be spicy, especially the potato salad. Like really spicy. So much so it's all you taste. That won't stop me from going back though. I crave a sandwich the minute I'm done. Oh and they also have a provisions case where you can buy packed items like pimento cheese, chicken salad, etc. Go there. You will love it! Open daily til 3pm. Closed Mondays. Breakfast has a cut-off time depending on the day, but lunch is served open til closed.

Marty's had been on my list for a long time and I'm happy to report that it lived up to its hype!…read moreThe egg and cheese sandwich and hashbrowns combo was impeccable. Pictured are: 1. Egg and cheese + sausage 2. Egg and cheese + bacon and hashbrowns Imagine the fluffiest eggs, perfectly crispy bacon and potatoes, and the yummiest garlic aioli sauce, all on a warm focaccia slice. Everything tasted fresh and made to order. Skip the weekend rush in my opinion and check them out on a weekday--it made it incredibly easy to find seating and enjoy our food and the ambiance. Service was professional, fast, and friendly! Can't wait to try their lunch menu!

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Raffi luigi

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Nelson Cheese Factory & Deli

4.2(57 reviews)

3.4 mi

Great food and service! I've been looking for a legit deli near me that serves fresh sandwiches…read morewith fresh soft bread good quality meat and cheese. and this checks all my boxes. Sooo good!

Had this catered on for lunch. I had the Turkey lettuce Wrap…read more& it was amazing. The meat sliced thin you could taste the smoked turkey. I would order no sprouts & extra cucumbers/bell peppers next time.

Old Fashion So fresh. Highly recommend!

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Philly Beef & Cheese, sugar cookie, Sriracha honey kettle chips and a $1.25 WATER

Charito Bakery and Pastry

5.0(7 reviews)

2.6 mi

It's scone to be okay if this place blows up. This hidden gem of a bakery hits all the marks. It's…read moreinviting, clean, and has friendly service. There's a variety of baked goods and breads. It's so hard to just pick 1 or 2 things. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

This is the old Dunn Brothers Coffee in Fridley. It's now a coffee shop and bakery. It still has…read morethe drive thru option. The pastries are made on site and reminds me of Mexican panadaria style offerings. They have a small of menu of sandwiches as well as a full coffee menu. But looks like bakery is their primary focus. I had the strawberry cream a Croissant. The cream filling inside was so fresh and tasty. Coming back just for that. Had a black coffee as well. It was pretty standard. Parking attached to the building and a drive thru make this a convenient stop for coffee in the morning or just a delicious mid afternoon sweet snack.

Strawberry cream croissant

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Sandwich King

4.3(119 reviews)

4.3 mi

My Philly Chese steak was really good The guy at the…read morecounter was really nice It was really chill and I felt comfortable unlike some other places

We have been to SK so many times and the food is always consistently good! I love how they keep…read morecreating new items and the core ones are so good still. New this time for us. The wings! They are lightly breaded and tossed in the King sauce (i believe). It is a really unique flavor and has a slight kick at the end. Dunk it in the Queen sauce (green and my fav) and it cools it down. We also tried the dirty sodas that are limited time. I'm obsessed with the Baja cloud dirty soda. It also helped cool down the heat of the wings. Obsessed! Thanks again Sandwich King for being so great and your food is comforting and so tasty.

Interior

Gyro loaded fries, chicken rice bowls (friend got hot sauce on the side), and fruity cereal cake

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Kebda sandwich

3 Guys Grill

4.5(42 reviews)

2.3 mi

Recently was recommended this spot by a family friend, and it didn't disappoint!…read more I tried the chicken shawarma plate, which came with 2 sauces (delicious btw), fries, and 5 shawarma pieces. I'd rate the shawarma pretty decent, chicken was a bit dry. However, the shawarma was super filling and the sauces provided were great! Good amount of seating within this fast casual restaurant, and food was delivered right to my table! +1 on the service. Definitely look into visiting :)

Newer to the area and wanted to try a new place. I thought the chicken was good and it wasn't…read moreoverly greasy. The chicken was seasoned well. The cheese curds weren't very flavorful, but you got a lot of them. My partner said he the burger was okay, but would have preferred the chicken over it. I thought a little on the pricey side for what you get.

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Capone’s Italian Specialties

4.4(17 reviews)

4.1 mi

The food was phenomenal and amazing staff! Delicious sauce,…read morefresh bread, scrumptious olives. The gentleman that helped me at the counter was so friendly and helpful, overall great experience and I am looking forward to my next visit.

Stopped in just for a look and up with lunch and dessert (all10 out of 10). Staff is super…read morefriendly. Got talking with Pete and found out he and my husband know MANY of the same people. The ambiance is warm and had a family feel. It's a smaller shop but filled with all sorts of goodies. They've got a deli, grocery's, 9 sandwiches made while you wait, party platters and jewelry and apparel (locally made).

Spicy Italian sandwich

Prosciutto & Fig sandwich

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The Meltdown

3.5(2 reviews)

4.1 mi

Ok so late night ordering for hospital workers …read more.. We got sandwiches and I also got fries. I will tell you right off the bat if 8 fries is their standard order size just skip it. The box itself is heavier than the fries in it. What a joke. No the fries are a scam. Sandwich is great though !

I just tried the Meltdown for the first time and I ordered a Talkin Turkey Melt with Avocado and…read moreFrench fries. I was very impressed on how amazing everything tasted! Service was fast and amazing! The Ambiance was great too! Very happy with this place! Highly recommend!

The Winkin' Rooster

4.6(76 reviews)

7.1 mi

Wow this place is a jewel! Excellent customer service and friendly. Food is amazing and flavorful…read more Hot sandwiches are hot, yes I'm serious. Place has been busy every time I've stopped by. Every one I'm my group loves this place. Please keep it up!

After hearing good things, I had to come check this place out for myself!…read more This is located in an unassuming building. I had to really look to see it was located on the corner in what looked like a business building. There is plenty of free parking. The service here was sweet and personable. There was an adorable African American woman working who was simply the sweetest! I wish we would have gotten her name! Excellent service from her!! We got a sandwich and a wrap! Both were done very well for being something so basic. My turkey bacon and ranch wrap was fresh! I would happily get this again! The drink options are in a can, not fountain and you can find plenty of chip options, included baked for my calorie counting friends! The seating is limited, so plenty of people took their meals to go like a Subway. There is also a small selection of sweet treats as well, but those will be for another trip! I would say if you are in the mood for a basic wrap, salad or sandwich done WELL, this is your place. No frills just done well!

The Reuben is piled high!

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The Bru House & Drive Thru

4.2(104 reviews)

3.4 mi

**This is one of the few local coffee shops in the New Brighton area, and it's a place I enjoy…read morevisiting.** The matcha is especially good, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. That said, I think the food menu has room for improvement. The sandwiches tend to be a bit dry and could use more flavor. For example, the bacon on the BLT tastes like pre-cooked grocery store bacon and is never heated when I receive it. I'd also love to see more bread options, especially sourdough. Overall, the coffee and customer service keep me coming back, but some enhancements to the food offerings would make the experience even better.

We went on a Sunday around 1:00pm. There is ample parking, as it is in the front of a sort of strip…read moremall. It says drive thru, but there was nobody serving at the drive thru when we tried to go there. There is some indoor seating, maybe 10 tables or so. It was not super busy when we were there, but it was after what I would consider the Sunday rush. Service was quick and polite. Iced Cold press with heavy cream (you could also have it with half and half) - very good, good coffee flavor Hot Vanilla latte - they only had three sugar-free options, caramel, raspberry, and one other I can't remember, so I went with regular Vanilla. It was very good. The first couple of sips were very sweet, I think because they didn't mix it well so all of the vanilla syrup was sitting on top. Once I got it mixed in it was much better. The temperature was good, it was quite hot, but not so much that it burned my mouth. Overall a good experience, we will be back. The only reason for four stars instead of five is because the drive thru wasn't open.

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Turitto's Pizza

3.7(11 reviews)

3.5 mi

Yes, it's a pizza place, but I heard they have subs and I decided to try a new place rather than…read moreSubway or Jimmy John's. The sub was okay, nothing to write home about. Sorry I think I prefer Subway over this one and I don't think I'll be returning.

This place is amazing!!!!!!!! I came to this location to get a sub sandwich for lunch. The owner is…read morevery nice and works hard. I had the hot Italian sub and it was delicious. The prices are very good. They also sell tons of different types of pizzas, pasta and more! Come check them out

Turitto's Pizza - Dive into our 'House Special' pizza, piled high with all your favorite toppings. A little bit of everything for the ultimate pizza lover!

Dive into our 'House Special' pizza, piled high with all your favorite toppings. A little bit of everything for the ultimate pizza lover!

Turitto's Pizza - Comfort food at its finest! Savory spaghetti & meatballs paired with buttery garlic toast--dinner just got a whole lot better! Who's hungry?

Comfort food at its finest! Savory spaghetti & meatballs paired with buttery garlic toast--dinner just got a whole lot better! Who's hungry?

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Spice up your greens with a zesty buffalo chicken salad! Perfectly tangy and oh-so-satisfying!

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