We tried to go once before but it was wall-to-wall people so didn't want to wait. This time it was…read morea relaxing, rainy morning and we were two of 4 people in the whole place. First off, whoever it was behind the counter was incredibly welcoming and friendly! It really set the tone for a good time. The overall vibe is really cozy, but I will say the random religious and conservative-leaning decor threw me off a bit. The food itself was pretty good. I got the oatcakes and my partner got a breakfast scramble lefse. The oat cakes were tasty but pretty doughy in the middle. I know that oats are more dense, but it seemed a little undercooked. The syrup was excellent; tasted like grade A natural stuff. The cardamom butter was disappointing, though. I love cardamom and wanted it to punch me in the face but there was barely any cardamom or cinnamon. Overall it's a nice spot to meet someone or a relaxing (early) breakfast before crowds roll in if you're in the area. I just probably wouldn't make a trip.

I was looking for a warm drink on a gloomy Friday!I remembered The Finnish Bistro.I walked in and…read morethe first thing that stood out was the atmosphere.It was like I walked in to a cozy home.There were people laughing,University students studying and a stage...which made me believe they have open mic nights.There was a lot of local art.Just a rustic look everywhere. The menu is a Scandinavian theme. The breakfast and brunch are especially popular.They have items like pastries, quiche, wild rice soup, and unique dishes like Finnish-style French toast or sausage-based specialties. Portions are generous, and the baked goods are consistently praised as a highlight. I had the PULLA cinnamon roll,lemon white chocolate muffin and a lucky bun which was all suggested by Kayla who greeted me with a smile.The other employees were very helpful also and gave me the entire run down of their cafe. I was also encouraged to try the Kringler.I tried it with whole milk.I could tell coffee is their strong point.My drink was fantastic.The hints of cardamom all through the food was perfect! This place is laid back but they do bring it when it comes to good food.I will be back to try more of their breakfast menu!

Would have spent all day at this cafe. Something for everyone and the atmosphere was calm and…read morewelcoming! Honestly may need to move to the area just for this cafe

I'm surprised their average star rating is so low! We had a nice experience here recently…read more We stopped in for a bit of breakfast and to get some bread for the week + a birthday dessert. They have quite a bit of baked goods out, especially bread loaves, for folks to wrap up and take to the counter to buy. We picked out a white bread loaf and browsed the pies. We came closer to noon, so the baked goods like croissants and scones were pretty picked over and not labeled - the main tricky part of picking out what to have. My brother trapped what he guessed was a savory scone. I opted for a chocolate mousse cake from the patisserie display. I also ordered a sausage lentil soup. Counter service was to-the-point but efficient. We found a spot to sit easily - quite a bit of seating here plus a communal table too. I LOVED the soup! So delicious. My brother enjoyed his scone as well. I am dying to try their other soups now!

Finally stopped in after walking by this place so many times on our way to other restaurants in the…read morearea, and I'm glad we did! It has that old-building charm with decorative ceiling moldings, a few larger communal tables, a window bar, and a handful of small bistro tables outside. They also have a great pastry selection, breakfast and lunch menus, coffee, grab-and-go drinks, plus beer and wine. We usually street park in this area and have never had much trouble finding a spot. You order at the counter when you walk in, and if you're eating there, they give you a number to bring to your table. We managed to snag the last outdoor table for two. I ordered the classic breakfast sandwich and my partner got an iced chai. The chai easily made our top three, and the sandwich was just the right size on a light, flaky croissant without feeling overly heavy. Such a nice spot for a simple breakfast or light lunch. Afterward, we took about a 15-minute walk through the neighborhood to the park along the river, which made for a perfect little morning. Definitely recommend, and we'll be back!

I had a really good chai tea latte with oat milk along with a ham and cheese croissant. The…read morecroissant actually reminded me of one I had in Florence, Italy, and I've been on the hunt for something comparable here in Minnesota, so that was a pleasant surprise. The staff were very nice and I really enjoyed chatting with them. They all seemed like they genuinely loved working there, which always makes the experience even better. It was pretty busy when we went on a Saturday morning around 10:00 am, so seating was a bit limited, but that's to be expected for a popular spot. Overall, the vibe was modern and fun, and I will definitely be back.

I learned that Minnesota has a strong Nordic influence, so I searched for a place where I could try…read morelefse for brunch. This little café, located inside a grocery store, was exactly what I was looking for. The place was clean, welcoming, and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious, and best of all, I finally got my fill of lefse! I left one very happy customer. If you're looking for a taste of Minnesota's Nordic heritage, this is definitely a spot worth visiting.

The cafe is located inside the Festival Foods…read more I ordered the Swedish Sampler, which comes with a Swedish pancake, two pieces of French toast made with pulla, a cardamom bread, topped with cinnamon apples, fresh strawberries, bananas, and lingonberry sauce, it also includes your choice of protein, and I went with the sausage. Everything was very well balanced, not too sweet. The cardamom bread French toast was my favorite. Honestly, every breakfast place should have something like this on the menu. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the service was very good. One recommendation: try the French toast.

I think The Buttered Tin is a great stop for a simple, casual breakfast. Nice when you want to go…read moreout and have someone else do the cooking. This place is frequently packed, being below an apartment building and in a busy part of Northeast. Street parking is fairly easy to find, although you may have to walk a little ways. Order up front and they'll come find your table. We ordered the Pierogi Eggs and Sausage and a Bennie. The pierogi dish was filling but could have used a little more flavor. Still, with so many different things on the plate, it kept the meal interesting. Unfortunately, the eggs on the Bennie were overcooked, so we missed out on that perfectly runny yolk you want with a Benedict. The bakery case looked incredible, and they also have mimosas if you're looking for more of a brunch vibe. We ended up taking home a red velvet roll, which was dense and pretty decent overall. A solid neighborhood breakfast spot, especially if you're looking for something casual with plenty of options.

The restaurant location is in a good spot on the corner of Lowry'n Marshall NE. Parking is decent…read moreon street. There is an available parking lot. The restaurant is always clean and the service is excellent! The food selections are good organic choices. However, they removed the widely popular, absolutely delicious hot pastrami sandwich. Why? It just disappeared!!! There is no other comparable option to this sandwich on their menu. My heart is broken. I was forced to try another selection: the Bruschetta chicken sandwich. The jury is still out on this one. Not bad. Just not as GREAT as the pastrami one. I tried the ever popular cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting today. It's a one & done for me. The soaked in butter bread is a bit off putting for me. It's like oily wet bread. All of that butter upset my stomach. I only ate 1/3 of it...and had to toss it. Yeah, that's very disappointing. Money is tight...this meal was a real treat for me. All in all, BT is very good, great location, good service, good food.

Pick your pastries , and fill your tray! Loved this concept of grabbing a tray, and walking down…read morethe pastry cases, eyeing and sizing up everything. You end up filling your tray more than needed, but hey it was worth it. Very chic and European feel on the decor, the colors, the fonts, the chairs all had that flair. Makes for a wonderful place to meet up with friends or casual coffee date. My favorite was the blueberry cream cheese danish, very buttery and delicious! Once you have your tray ready, take it up front to pay and order yourself a coffee. Plenty of parking and seating.

I don't have any pictures anymore but this place is so nice. It's very expensive but worth it. The…read moresticky milk buns are 10/10. I love that you can go in, grab tongs and a tray, and just grab whatever pastry calls your name! Just beware, prices add up fast!!!

My friends and I went for brunch on 8/30/26 and while our waitress was amazing and the food was…read moredelicious, the blue and purple haired young woman behind the baked goods counter was not very polite. She had just brought two of our drinks over, and my friend had said something along the lines of "oh, and I ordered a hot chocolate?" Just to check on it since she'd ordered her drink way before myself and our other friend ordered and the young woman (I did not get her name) replied "Yeah, well I can only carry two drinks at a time" in a snippy voice and walked away. It was very off putting. Thankfully our actual waitress was a sweet heart and the food was amazing but that one little experience with the blue and purple haired woman was very uncomfortable

Colossal Cafe serves amazing made from scratch breakfasts and lunch. You can never go wrong with…read moreone of their omelets (my favorite is their Bacon, Green onion and cream cheese omelet) served with toast and homemade jams. Their flappers and side of hash are amazing and the portions are enough to share with someone.

I was absolutely thrilled when I discovered Café de Paris in Apple Valley. It's surprisingly…read moredifficult to find a truly high-quality bakery around here, and after one too many supermarket "French" baguettes and bake-at-home loaves, this place was exactly what I'd been looking for. The bread is fantastic--crusty, fresh, and authentically French. They also have an incredible selection of beautiful pastries, cakes, and other classic French treats that look like they came straight out of a Parisian pâtisserie. And the coffee is absolutely exquisite. One thing that always makes me smile is that while the pastries look and taste authentically French, they're definitely American-sized! They're enormous. If you're hungry, you're in for a treat. More often than not, I'll enjoy half of one there with a coffee and take the rest home in a box for later. It's a wonderful little café with a relaxed atmosphere and a great place to sit and unwind. If you're in the Apple Valley area and looking for something a little different--something with a genuine European feel--I can't recommend Café de Paris highly enough. I'll definitely keep coming back.

Decided to give this place a try after being in the area. Quick review: Food was VERY tasty!…read moreService and ambiance... definitely lacking.... I walked in and saw you could either order on a large touch screen on with a person at the front. I don't mind touch screens, so I went to start my order. The problem is that there are no pictures... so you're not 100% sure what you are ordering. I stopped the order and walked over to the case to order with the employee instead. There was one woman in front of me and she got her items quickly. I ordered 5 items. (See pic below) All of them were fantastic! I really do judge a place by how well they can do a croissant, and this place does them very well!! The employees were very polite but for some reason my order took almost 15 mins to fill... I watched them pull the items from the case, so I'm not sure why it took them so long to do the order. There was only one other person who ordered after me and she had a drink and a box of pastries too... she received her items first. As for the space, it is bland and feels like an old Carribou coffee.... There really wasn't anything that felt "Paris or French" here. Very bland and not very cozy. If you plan on going(the food was very good) order it to go...