Pennyroyal Cakes

1.2 km

The Mad Hatter team have recently opened their British café and it was great. Full English…read morebreakfast with a giant pot of tea was perfect. They also have lunch options such as bangers and mash, and Shepherds Pie made properly with lamb. Bonus is you can also buy some British staples while you're there like Branston Pickle and Hula Hoops. If you're missing the UK, or just have a craving for a great, decently priced breakfast or lunch, go try it.

Really impressed! Thank you for the amazing chocolate raspberry muffins and the salted caramel…read morepopcorn muffins. Both were yummy! We shall be ordering again, and likely soon. Highly recommending you to my coworkers!

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Sweet LuLu's

(4 reviews)

9.3 km

Women-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

I'm so thankful I came across this business I ordered…read moreChristmas cookies I was contacted immediately to choose a date I wanted them ready Not a brick and mortar (yet) when I went to pick up the box was beautiful and delivered right to my car These cookies were PERFECT! Not only impeccably decorated but delicious. I unexpectedly gave some as gifts because they were SO impressive. At first I thought the price was a little high; but now I feel they are well worth it! I will be ordering them every Christmas from now on. I've been trying to find this quality of cookie at many twin city bakeries with no luck This is now my go to and new holiday must have!! JH

I wish I had taken a photo of all of the outstanding cookies Lori (baker) made for the baby shower…read moreI hosted. She made 32 hand painted cookies - the 3 seen here plus a "Madeline" cookie - for our children's literature themed shower. Our guests were so impressed - some joked they couldn't possibly eat something so beautiful. But when they inevitably did...(there were only these 3 left at the end) - someone remarked it was the best cookie he had had in his life. I will tell everyone I know about Sweet Lulu's!

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Dee’s Bake Haven

5.1 km

I got a custom cookie order for "bridesmaid proposals", and my experience was all around fantastic!…read moreDee was quick to respond and lovely to work with. She was able to take a simple color palette and inspiration photo and bring it to life in the most beautiful way. She even added an extra decorative touch to the gift boxes - hibiscus flower clips that matched the palette of the cookies perfectly. I was wowed and so were my bridesmaids! Highly recommend for any special occasion that warrants a custom sweet treat. :)

From the owner: Custom decorated sugar cookies, custom cakes, homemade fudge, DIY Cookie Decorating kits, cupcakes read more

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Amelia Elaine Cakes

6.4 km

The BEST customer service, cake presentation and flavor!! Working with Amelia was so seamless from…read morestart to finish and the cake was truly exceptional. It's rare to get a stunning cake that also tastes amazing and Amelia delivered beyond our expectations! Highly highly recommend using her for all of your celebrations!

Amelia Elaine Cakes came through with our vision! My son turned 6 and he told us that he wanted a…read moreminecraft cake. I have never ordered a customized cake before and Amelia made the process so easy. Not only was she so quick to respond to our request but she was also very respectful and professional. My son was the happiest kid that day and he told us that he'd give Amelia 1 million stars out if 5. I would definitely recommend her business and hope that she continues to gain happiness and success! We will defintely be using her service again.

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Queen of Cakes

The most amazing wedding cake ever! Not only was it stunningly beautiful but absolutely delicious…read moreas well. I can't recomend Queen of Cakes enough for the spectacular cake they produced. It was beyond what we expected! The flowers were hand created and painted. So beautiful we couldn't eat them. The green and gold was absolutely perfect for the venue. I wish I had recorded all the people who were just in awe of it's beauty. One layer is in the freezer for the 1st wedding anniversary!

There are two elements to a cake: (1) the cake and (2) the…read morefrosting. Cake was great, frosting was WAY too sweet IMO. We ordered two "Teeny Cakes" for our twins' birthday. The cake itself was delicious and fluffy! They kindly added a monogram decoration, which was professionally executed. Only drawback, again, was how distractingly sweet the frosting was. If that level of sweetness is your jam, you should order from Queen of Cakes. They are friendly.

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Denny's 5th Avenue Bakery

Hidden Gem! Admittedly, I often drive on American Blvd and don't often look around, and have…read moremissed this bakery for years! I spotted it today and did a U-turn to check it out after noticing quite a few cars in their lot! Even before 9AM, I could tell they had sold a ton of their inventory! I am a donut "purist" - so I figured I would try their glazed donut! AMAZING! I have been to most of the donut shops that get strong reviews in the Twin Cities, and Denny's belongs on the lists! When I have more time (and a more concrete dinner plan), I want to come back to pickup dinner buns/rolls + cookies! Everything looked great! I'll certainly be back!

Guys, I've known always known about Dennys! It stands the test of time- but good news it's gotten…read morebetter and cuter, there's a lil patio now and it is still great for coffee donuts and pastries but now has little sit spots!! So happy! Keeping this Bloomington gem in my back pocket for cutie kid dates and so on! They were also so sweet when we came in! Truly great service!

Nice seating now inside & out!

Great selection

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Zawadi Restaurant

4.3

(9 reviews)

6.0 km

The location was interesting because it was located more in a business park. The best part is that…read morethere is a lot of parking. I stopped by to grab a coffee and work. The drink was good but the internet wasn't working for a little bit which was a little frustrating. Overall, love the spacious and clean environment for a peace of mind.

Amazing food! Never had Somali food, this was my first intro to the cuisine & it did not…read moredisappoint! I had the beef w saffron rice and onions, plantains and cabbage and tried all 3 sauces and every bite was delicious. The manager was very friendly and made some great recommendations. The sauces slapped especially the green one. To top of off we had Somali desert which I will describe as cinnamon donut bites but better, soft and warm on the inside and flaky on the outside. I would definitely try everything on the menu. This was a unique culinary experience and I will definitely be back next time I'm in Bloomington.

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Patrick's Bakery & Cafe - Edina

It was really dark inside but the food on display was well lit. The service was really fast and the…read morecashier was nice. I'd love to go again :D

Patrick's has been my favorite pastry shop since Le Petite Marche (Patrick's). Everything tastes…read morebetter than it looks and they look excellent. The Sarah cake with it's pistachios, eclairs that aren't soggy, strawberry Napoleans, etc... The hardest part is choosing. I want to buy 20 but settle for 2. It is probably best that we don't live nearby or I would be here daily. The breads are amazing too. Lots of options plus sandwiches and entrees. Did I mention the desserts? Don't skip a dessert, or two, better three.

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El Mariachi Bakery

4.5

(6 reviews)

5.2 km

I went here to get a breakfast pastry or fresh donut. I told the baker I wanted something that…read morewasn't too sweet, so she recommended Tornante cake that she described and stressed has lots of cinnamon, which I love. She was trying to be very helpful in my selection. It was a large slice cut into a thick triangle with a single thin red swirl through it. I have no idea what that was, and I tasted no cinnamon, just cardamom, another spice I love, but it was dry and lacked enough flavor to be satisfying, so I wouldn't order it again. I should have had a custard-filled Bismarck instead!

The bread here is delicious, fresh and there's a wide variety of sweet treats. This bakery is…read moreconveniently located in Bloomington, border with Richfield. I decided to pay a visit on a cold rainy day, it was the perfect day to do so. I had major sweet bread cravings and they were fulfilled. I grabbed a tray, selected conchas and salty bread. When I went to pay I noticed they also had Atole (a Mexican hot drink). I asked for a strawberry flavored Atole and OMG! It was perfect and hot. They sell a small selection of grocery products for your convenience and Mexican food as well, deli style. The tamales looked good, they were selling fast when I was there. This bakery is very clean and the bread is baked daily. The conchas are REALLY good here. I also purchased a bread that inside had cheese and jalapeños, this is one of my favorites and they NAILED IT. I got two of those and it's easy to prep breakfast, I stuff it with scrambled eggs and done-- got myself a breakfast sandwich! Prices are also very reasonable. Glad this area has a bakery like this! It has all you wished a bakery offered: tamales, atole, cakes, delicious pan dulce and great customer service!

Outside

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Cold Stone Creamery

4.0

3.9 km

I have been trying to use up a gift card that I've had over a year. Cold Stone used to be one of my…read morefavorite ice cream places but I've since explored local ice cream shops & prefer that vs. chains. We stopped by around 4 after work during the week. The place was empty. Eventually an employee came out. No greeting or anything just stood there until we ordered. I almost always get cake batter w/ Kit Kat mixed in. One thing I've always liked about Cold Stone is that the ice cream is thicker and doesn't melt so fast but not sure if the utensils they used were warm or what but my ice cream was a bit soft & pretty melted by time all 3 orders were made & we paid. It was good otherwise. Place was fairly clean. They have 2-3 tables to dine in. Parking is easy, as it's in a strip mall as well as shared larger parking lot.

Cold Stone creamery is the to go place when you want. excellent tastyice cream. I love it and will…read morebe returning as much as I can. Summertime is the best time for ice cream.

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Bar La Grassa

I've been here so many times and tried a different pasta every single time and every single one of…read morethem is amazing. This is a super busy spot so you have to get a reservation. Don't sleep on the lobster and egg toast! It's different but so good! Vibes are great. Date night or girls night, won't miss!

Dinner 7/30/26…read more Service lacked. Had to track down several people to get flagged to help me. The pasta was definitely the highlight, especially the gnocci with cauliflower and orange. The pappardelle with veal had zero flavor. Very underwhelming. Might come again to try another pasta dish but doubtful.

Trofie Di'spinaci with Clams

View from pasta bar

Ziti with shrimp

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Dogwood Coffee

Have been to the other Dogwood locations but this was my first time at their location in NE and is…read moreeasily my new favorite of the 3! They have a huge indoor and outdoor seating area and the patio is dog friendly - which was great to bring my god (they had water bowls and all). They also roast their beans here, so it's very cool to see that as well A few girlfriends and I sat outside on a beautiful Friday morning and enjoyed coffee and catching up. We ended up all getting one of the seasonal specials the spumoni (lavender honey latte) and we all really enjoyed our drink. They also have a wide variety of pastries from if you local spots including Marc Heu, which is awesome as going to the actual location can be a bit of a nightmare with long lines. The barista were all very friendly and were churning out orders quickly. There is some construction going on in the area right now so you do have to loop around a little bit which is a little confusing, but there is a huge parking lot with tons of available parking Another huge perk as it is also on the coffee compass pass - I'm already planning to go back tomorrow to use that BOGO deal :)

I stopped by during Art-A-Whirl and my first thought when I got closer was "I made a mistake, this…read morewas a bad decision" because of the crowd of people walking all over and the traffic. I can't be more thankful that they have dedicated customer parking only spots right out front because I would have skipped altogether if I couldn't find parking. Love that they have an accessible ramp, a spacious patio with some outdoor seating, really spacious indoor seating and clean bathrooms. Staff was friendly and despite the constant stream of new customers they were so fast and efficient in getting everything out quickly. Coffee was good, the chocolate chip cookie by Marc Heu was a bit disappointing though (that's not a Dogwood issue though) it just a want chocolate chip cookie-ing. Reasonable prices, friendly staff and dedicated parking is a win in my book. Also love that they partner with Sweet Renaissance for special drinks for the month.

Brown sugar & cardamom latte (seasonal)

Marc Hue pastries!!!!

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Butterfly pea lemonade

Porzana

4.6

(396 reviews)

9.0 km

We had a perfect meal here during a business dinner with 4 of us. We sat outside, which was really…read morenice - although inside seemed to be just as good. The ambiance is high energy and quieter outside. It never got too hot outside, plenty of shade and a breeze between the buildings. The food is spectacular. We had amazing appetizers, especially the salmon and tuna. Our steaks were perfect, order a variety at your table and share. The sides were well made, especially the fingerling potatoes and broccoli. Listen to your waitstaff, they know what they are talking about and talked us out of a couple dishes and into better ones. Overall, it wasn't inexpensive but it was well worth it for those who appreciate unique and flavorful meals. We would definitely eat here again.

TLDR; Porzana is amazing, go ready to eat. Food and service are spectacular! You MUST get the…read moreAsparagus, sweet corn agnolotto, and the entrana. Skip the olive oil cake and vanilla sorbet. Porzana was an absolutely AMAZING experience! The food was delicious and the service was incredible as well. More than that, the vibes were great! This spot is truly the whole package. The restaurant was much bigger than I expected which was also nice. It was too hot when we were there, but they also had a cute patio on the side of the restaurant. We got a TON of dishes as we were treating ourselves and here is what we thought of each... Empanadas - Perfect size, crispy dough, and FULL of meat. The sauce, mango salsa, and the aoli on the side were the perfect editions. Sweet Corn Agnolotto - Literally NO notes. There is a reason why this is all over theirs and visitors social media. It is fresh and bright, yet has an amazing depth of flavor. Asparagus - These were perfectly charred and bright. They didn't feel heavy at all which was awesome. Entrana - The main event and so dang good. Perfectly cooked, tender, and the flavor was excellent. We love steak and honestly do a pretty good job cooking it ourselves, but this is somewhere we would go for a good steak. This was my top meat choice. The chimichurri and Lla Jua sauces were a perfect pairing with this as well. Ribeye - This ribeye was also delicious! It was tender and juicy, and had good flavor. My fiance preffered this to the Entrana though we both loved them both. Papas Aplastadas - These were fried potatoes with bacon, cheese, and beurre blanc. They were good, but not great. Honestly, I think we just loved the other dishes so much that these didn't even get a fair chance. Though these had the most ingredients, I would say they were the least flavorful to me. Olive Oil Cake - Moist, but still dense and didn't really impress us much. I wished instead of the marscapone there was something lighter on top as it all felt heavy after a big meal. Sorbet - skip the vanilla. The honey lavendar was an absolute show stopper. Cocktails were also top teir and they had mocktail options as well!

Upstairs dining room.

Lobster

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Berlinesa, ice cream

The Breakfast Club

Brunch at The Breakfast Club in Minneapolis never misses…read more I had the "Jamaican Me Hungry" and it was packed with flavor from start to finish. The sweet corn cakes were soft with just the right amount of sweetness, paired perfectly with the carnitas that were tender and well-seasoned. The black beans balanced everything out, and the pineapple salsa brought that bright, fresh pop that tied the whole plate together. The jerk sauce? Bold, smoky, and just the right level of heat without overpowering the dish. The atmosphere is always lively--good music, a steady brunch crowd, and that energetic weekend vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer than you planned. Staff was super sweet and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. Definitely a go-to spot if you want brunch that's flavorful, filling, and full of personality.

Good food, cheerful, professional staff, attractive retro look, reasonable prices. What's not to…read morelike? Recently my adult son, adult daughter and I gathered for a weekday breakfast at this trendy place. In my experience the descriptor "trendy" often has a somewhat negative connotation. It can be associated with long lines, high prices, harried staff and mediocre food. IMHO none of those things are associated with The Breakfast Club. We started by sharing an order of Monkey Bread [ (roughly a cinnamon/caramel dough baked in a bundt pan (or at least something round and hollow)], topped with icing and with sections that one may tear off). A bit messy but overall a great start to the day. My son and daughter both ordered more conventional breakfasts and both were very pleased with their choices. I went with the Senor Borracho which I found flavorful and delicious. I love a good Huevos Rancheros and the Borracho is an interesting twist on the classic dish. Service was excellent. The coffee was decent and mugs were kept full. Noise didn't seem problematic. Parking could be an issue at times.

Banana Fosters French Toast

Monkey bread

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Mimosa flight - try the guava mint!

Cardigan Donuts

Don't let the size of the place fool you. There are more than enough choices you can make to…read moreoverwhelm you. Staff was nice and helpful. Apple fritter unglazed and Chocolate old fashioned were both yummy and fresh. Not overly sweet. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area. So many other donuts to try.

After reading several great reviews, we decided to try Cardigan Donuts while visiting Minneapolis…read more We initially had trouble finding one of the locations, so we ended up visiting the shop inside the IDS Center. The donuts themselves were very good and definitely lived up to the positive reviews. They were fresh, flavorful, and worth trying if you're in the area. The location, however, made for a very unusual experience. The IDS Center felt almost deserted during our visit, with only a handful of businesses still open. It gave the building an unexpectedly empty atmosphere, which was a bit surprising. We also had a difficult time finding a restroom, and no one we asked seemed to know where one was located. While the setting was a little odd, the quality of the donuts made the stop worthwhile. If you're planning to visit, just be aware that the location itself may be a bit different than you expect.

Look at this! You couldn't want more

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Luke W.

10 years ago

After looking around at several local businesses, we chose Leighana for our wedding based on the pictures of her amazing art work and her can-do attitude. We had a lot of design ideas and she helped bring them to life and even sketched them out to make sure we were on the same page. The cakes came out beautiful and delicious and we got tons of compliments from guests. I'll post a picture of the cool groom's cake she did for me. The cake has several sculpted fondant sushi pieces (I love sushi!!). I thought it came out really cool! I would highly recommend this business to anyone looking for an edible piece of artwork for their wedding! read more

Jacob C.

10 years ago

Amazing job making my wedding cake and other various smaller cakes for wedding reception. Owner did a great job on helping us create our perfect wedding cake and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Cake not only was a piece of art, but tasted fabulous. We look forward to doing business with Pennyroyal in the future! read more

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Absolutely AMAZING!!…read more What can I say... our wedding cake from 3 years ago is STILL a conversation piece with friends and family!! As an out-of-state bride, Robin and the rest of the staff took unbelievable care of us and paid extreme attention to detail to make our cake truly become the "cake of our dreams"! And not only did it look spectacular, but the taste - - it was to die for! We had a coconut cake and a raspberry cream cheese......mmmmmm.... Soo good!

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This is a home business.i drove there but didn't realize Lol…read more Would love to try sometime. By appt only.

Beyond expectations! An absolute A++ with a bang 5/5. If I could give it 10/10 I would!!…read more Thank you so so much for making my birthday so special with the perfect cake!! I wish you live in the Bay Area! I would definitely be a repeated customer over and over. Next time I come back it's a 100% definitely. It was delicious! Everyone was so amazed how awesome the caked looked. But overall it was truly dreamy and I love every detail of it. It literally took my breath away!! What a true artist!

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I ordered a cake from here for my daughter's 5th birthday. Pickup was easy and the communication…read morebetween the baker and me was super easy! I was able to tell her what I wanted and then pick it up the morning of the party. The only reason I took one star off was because when I got home, the cake kind of split in the middle and it got ruined. I had it on an upright, even surface when I drove home, but it might not have been stabilized well enough, since it got damaged. Other than that, it tasted great, looked great, and was a hit at the party.

Best cakes you'll ever have!! Ana is amazing and we order cakes from her for nearly every event we…read morehave. The cakes are flavorful and perfectly baked and always moist. The icing is never overly sweet and the decorations are jaw dropping. Ana is so kind and easy to work with, great communication and always reliable. Pro tip: Order more than you need so you can have leftovers!!

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