Looking for a cool coffee shop with a great team? Check out Makwa! Visited several times and I've…read morealways been welcome and the coffee is top notch. Definitely recommend checking it out.

A cute spot, friendly staff and delicious coffee. I also got the vegan banana bread which was…read moreincredible! Large parking lot but it's a smaller coffee shop. I tried coming here once before to work remotely but there were no open tables and that was the case again when I stopped by Friday morning so just a heads up that it's does get busy in there. Overall, It's a great neighborhood coffee shop and I'll definitely be back.

I'm sorry Jason. You really had my hopes up when you were talking about Betty and Earl"s biscuits…read moreon your show but you've proven to me once again that unless you were raised in the South or by a Southern transplant you don't have a clue about baking soda biscuits. A good southern biscuit is hard to find in Minnesota. In my house they are served warm. and soft, usually fresh from the oven. A dab of butter melted inside sets them off perfectly. If a restaurant in Minnesota says it has Biscuits and Gravy I can't resist trying it only to be disappointed over and over again. That being said, KFC and Hardee's both have a good biscuits. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with frozen Pillsberry Grand Buttermilk Biscuits. Not the ones that come in a tube. So why would I go to a bakery in a mall that opens at 11 to get a biscuit? I trusted Jason. He sounded so sincere. Huh! Big mistake, I should have checked out his genealogy. The actual place is in the food court in the Rosedale Mall and the sign says, "Seeet and Savory by Diane" . The first warning was seeing the biscuits on a covered cake tray like you might stack doughnuts. These people are bakers after all not cooks. So, we wait for the lady at the counter to finish helping the person in front of us and then we asked for biscuits and gravy. The lady walks over to the sign and shows us the little sticker they added that says, "Weekend's Only". I was already wondering why anyone would start serving breakfast at 11. While we were trying to figure out if that applied to every item on the board or just the biscuits and gravy another customer got in front of us. We decided to ask for biscuit and egg sandwich's and a cup of coffee. Well, they only make one craft of coffee a day and when it's out it's out. If we wanted coffee we were told we need to go to the Brew and Waffle concession a few feet away. Alright no big deal, but over there no one's behind the counter and I am baffled as to what is going on. It doesn't seem to be self serve but there is a young lady sitting at the counter eating. Finally she gets up and acknowledges me by telling me she's on break but but since I'm there, she'll help me out anyway. She made it very clear that I was inconveniencing her. Well then, put up a closed sign or a "Back at 1pm" sign. Let's just skip on to describing the biscuit sandwich or more precisely the $10 (the sign said $8 I think) biscuit sandwich. The biscuits were big and thick and yellowish in color. I wondered if they added cornmeal to the flour. They had a gritty texture but not as gritty as cornbread. Ok, next time we'll try Betty and Earl's Minneapolis location. And Jason, spend a weekend south of the Mason-Dixon line and learn a little more about biscuits. Damn! I'm so sorry! I forgot to take pictures.

I've had two meals from Betty and Earl's and both are meals I would order again…read more While the plague perpetuates I am only getting curbside takeout, and their system for that works just fine. Ordering from the website is easy; you can opt for curbside delivery, and once your order goes through you get an email with instructions to call them when you arrive. There is a handy little parking circle by the main entrance to Potluck; that area gets plenty of traffic but your call with a friendly B&E's person will ensure that they find your car among the group. I got the biscuits with sausage gravy the first time and the pulled pork open-face biscuit thingie the second. Both were really good. The sausage gravy was a great, meaty brunch item, and the pulled pork was really delicious. Having piles of shredded BBQ pork on top of those thick, freshly-made biscuits was a unique experience. As long as you don't mind getting your fingers a little messy - and if you're eating pulled pork then honestly what do you expect - you just form a pile on one of the biscuits and hold it by the biscuit as you snack it down. There will be leftover meat that you can eat with a fork. I got yummy fresh cookies both times as well, and ended up full and satisfied. One issue I have with the website is that there isn't a description of the entrees, so you don't necessarily know what will come on them and there's no option to request, for instance, "hold the pickles". But that's about it; I really like the food I've gotten here and will keep it coming.

Great cafe in Columbia Heights - don't let the outside fool you, it's super cute inside! Variety of…read morecomfy seating and aesthetic decor. They serve Somali tea, coffee, and a variety of sweets and treats. Service was helpful at the counter, but not especially quick for food/drink service. They do crepes specifically, so we had to get one! It came rolled up which was delish, with cookie butter and Biscoff cookie topping. We got the Somali tea and coffee, and it was delish but quite sweet - I'll ask for less sugar next time. The star was the Nafaqo: hard boiled egg inside a seasoned potato patty - our first time trying it and so good! Hearty and filling.

I've been on the hunt to try more locally owned businesses so I was super excited when I found…read moremyself in the Columbia Heights neighborhood near Dero. There are many options on the menu including coffee, tea, smoothies, desserts and even a couples sandwiches and avocado toast! The staff were very friendly and the place itself is so such a cute cozy vibe! There is a small parking lot and off street parking available. I got the Spanish Latte which was absolutely delicious. It was very hot (which is exactly how I like my drinks!) , just the right amount of sweetness and a very good quality roast. I might just have to find myself in Columbia Heights again soon!

Really cozy ambiance! Love the space and that they carry local pastries. Parking is easy.read more

This was a very unique place. There were tons of cool paintings all around, shelves with the cutest…read moreitems, and a comfy couch near the entrance. The color scheme was centered around a warm coffee brown which matched the strong coffee scent. I got veggie momos, a cappuccino and a mango coconut smoothie. The momos were perfectly steamed and went really well with the provided chilli oil. The smoothie was more sour than I expected, but it balanced out the sweetness really nicely. As a first timer, I didn't know which coffee to get. One of the employees walked me through all the options and helped me pick out the perfect one to my taste. She made it extra hot for me. I really appreciated it. Overall, this place is adorable and I would totally recommend taking a look.

If you love Carmel Coolers and want it made to your specifications, go to the Richfield Caribou on…read moreLyndale and 66th St. I had an over-the-top detailed request this morning that was made *perfectly* and with a smile.

Stopped in for a coffee as I was in the area for other errands. I love iced coffees and have been…read moreon a lavender kick lately do it was an easy choice for me to go with the honey lavender shaken espresso drink. WOWZA! This was one of the most flavorful drinks I've had. You can really taste the essence of the honey and lavender - strangely enough at different times. I got my bestie hooked. Within a week I've had 4 and I don't routinely buy from a coffee shop.

Mi-Sant was packed when we stopped by so we knew it was going to be delicious! We got two separate…read morebowls and both of them were overflowing with flavors. The sauce/vinaigrette were balanced perfectly with the meat and veggies. We did not get the sandwich but they make them with fresh bread and look tasty. The boba tea and matcha were exactly what you want to pair with the food. They have an abundance of pastries to choose from and we went with the coconut ube croissants. It was a perfect way to wrap up the meal. It was packed inside but we were able to find seating. There is a bar area (no bartender) and two seating areas. You order on a tablet and pickup at the front counter. We will be back to try more soon!

Our team from work was in Roseville and we decided to hit Mi Sant for lunch, as someone on our team…read morehad been their before and loved it. He was right! The wait was awhile, because it was so busy on a Tuesday, but it was worth it. We got a table that sat seven and I ordered the Mi Sant special which had two types of pork on it and some eggs. The crust was crunchy on the outside and the soft chew of the baguette on the inside. The meat was perfect and had a perfect tang to it to mix with the vegetables on the sandwich. The fried egg was a great touch. Someone on the team ordered the dessert croissant with chocolate in it. It was one on best best desserts I have ever had. It had some kind of crystallized sugar inside that melted in my mouth. Delectable. The place seats a lot and has a variety of goods to purchase. No fountain drinks, but they did have free water. Great place!

Was excited to see a place that served Asian desserts, but they are not authentic and the ordering…read moreis surprisingly rigid. The tofu pudding is not creamy or soft, but more like jello jigglers. And thought there are dozens of toppings, you can't add them to your order, even for an additional price. You're limited to the combinations they have on the menu. I do appreciate that they offered to refund my money when I saw that their tofu pudding was actually tofu jello with black specks in it.

Oh my gosh! The tofu pudding is to die for! Light, smooth and silky and not overly sweet. Love the…read morefresh fruit toppings!

What great coffee and snacks! Love the patio and all the flowers. Inside is cool and comfortable…read more Fast service a fresh coffee and treats. Come early as they do run out. A bit pricey but you get value. Easy to get to and adequate parking in the lot and St. Try the Mariachi iced coffee. Spicy and rich! Mmmmm

Cute cafe tucked in the industrial-ish area of mpls!…read more I ordered a black salted caramel latte with oat milk! It was a little over $10 with tip. Lots of seating, the main area is super cute with ambient lighting & then there's an additional seating area (where I was sitting in my pic) that's really bright! I always love looking at coffee shop match too & they had some cute options! Overall, good coffee, kind staff & cute shop!