One of the best chai teas in the area -- smooth, balanced, and never too sweet. Red Bench Bakery…read morenails that cozy, comforting flavor every time. Pair it with one of their fresh pastries and you've got the perfect start to your morning.

The food here is crazy good. Really a hidden gem in Chaska. The bakery items are amazing but they…read morehave breakfast sandwich that I still think about.

Food, drinks, and service were all amazing…read more They were very patient and accommodating to our overtired children which we appreciated. The vegetable soup was brothy and super flavorful yet simple. Veggies still had a bite to them yet were perfectly cooked. The salad was herbacious, loaded with lots of fresh herbs and seeds. I loved the ode to bread with the caraway or rye seeds in the salad. Super creative and delicious, The turkey club was huge and fed my husband and 2 children. The pastries were delicious even towards the end of the day. The coffee and matcha were definitely above average, and we are tough critics. Contrary to some of these reviews, there is plenty of seating for a coffee shop. Unless these critics are planning on contributing to rent for an expanded footprint, I think being proactive and taking a quick glance if there's a seat available would mitigate much of this frustration. We will definitely be back!

3.5/5! went today &…read moreordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk! service was quick - I did find a spot to sit at the computer bar, but there is very little space to stand and wait for you drink if you don't find a seat! drink was creamy! Nothing crazy special.

I grew up in the 60s, and Maplewood Foods and Bakery was the only grocery store that the…read moreneighborhood folks needed. The bakery and meat market were legendary. So glad to be able to frequent it when I'm in the area.

Sooo yum! We grabbed a few things from here to go - a bit hit and miss, but the delicious things…read morewere soooo delicious I'm already dreaming of going back. The treats: The apple fritter was so good! And the almond croissant, light and flaky and full of almond flavor. We also had a raspberry filled donut, which reminded me so strongly of childhood and kid birthday parties - such a lovely fun nostalgic treat! The cronut, upon first bite, was one of the most delicious sweet snacks I've had in a long time - ours was underbaked with raw dough in the center, which was a bit of a bummer, but the parts that were cooked were phenomenal, and I can totally see the hype. The eclair - this I would definitely pass on. Maybe not a popular item? It tasted pretty stale, with weirdly bitter icing and stale dough. But everything else was so good, we didn't mind a few misses. Lots of families bringing kids and toddlers for sweet treats in the morning, and we'll definitely be back to try more sweet treats and probably some breads as well! Lovely bakery.

SUPER cute coffee shop with a very impressive menu of breakfast fare. I got a breakfast called…read more"Hashbrown Bake Platter" whose name undersells itself; the potato part was a delicious, savory cake with hash browns, cheese, bacon, and sausage in an ideal ratio. It also came with perfectly done scrambled eggs and toast. I got a unique latte as well; I asked the barista for her favorite and wound up with a raspberry & dark chocolate latte that had a surprising shock of bitterness. It was great. You will probably really like the ambience. It appears to have been built out of a lovely Victorian home in Dayton's Bluff, and there is plenty of upstairs seating including cute tables on the landings. There is also a very green patio. Friendly service tops it all off nicely. Their only not-open day is Tuesday, so bear that in mind. There is neighborhood street parking which you may have to hunt around a bit for. I really think you'll enjoy hanging out here!

I've been wanting to get here for years after hearing about the cinnamon rolls. I was finally in…read morethe area at the right time (after Art in the Hollow which was also amazing!) I managed to snag the LAST cinnamon roll! I am taking the fact it was the last in to account. It wasn't the freshest - and an outside corner piece - so it was a bit dry and hard. However, it turns out the roll is just an easy way to get the frosting in your face. Omg. Delicious, buttery amazing frosting. (Which they did frost at the time of purchase). The place is small but they have an upstairs as well as a nice garden patios.

Credit card reader was down so my stay at the historic Seward Cafe was brief. The lemonade was…read moredelightfully refreshing. The biscuit was dense, dry and not all that flavorful, like a giant hockey puck of dough. The mushroom gravy was a bit salty and didn't stick to the biscuit. The service was fine and reasonable. The space feels a bit dated and run down after so many years in business and limited hours.

I was so hungry once the food arrived I didn't take any pictures of it :(…read more The vegan pancakes were one of the best ones I've ever had! They were so fluffy. My Odd Parent drink was really sweet and enjoyed it. It could've been a little less sweeten but overall it was good. Very hipster vibes and the ordering situation/food pickup was a bit confusing for us. I would visit again and try something else out.

Such a great, chill place to kick back and relax and have amazing food. Seriously some of the best…read morebread in town. From Brotchen (hard rolls), to whole loaves of bread (which they will also slice). Some of my faves is the smaller loaf of sour dough called Bauern Brot and their Currant Rye. Another thing I enjoy is their great selection of wines. Being situated next door to Broken Clock, they also offer one of their beers on tap. Have you ever had a schnitzchen? Well here is your place to give these amazing little things a try. Two slices of dark bread topped with lox, or salmon, roasted beets, mushroom spread and more. These little things always change up with usually a choice of 5 or 6 on the menu. Seriously, you should go. And if you want bread, go earlier.

Aki's is so cozy and welcoming! I went with a friend on a weekday evening and we enjoyed the bright…read moreopen space and our meal. Service was fantastic. The Reuben corned beef was more the classic, thin-sliced deli type; I prefer the thick, house-made kind. It tasted great and I'd get it again, though! There's a parking lot in the back that they share with a few other businesses in the building.

Always friendly faces and fresh bread! It is a cozy building. They offer authentic bakery items…read moreincluding cakes. Love their corn bread

My fiancee is from a Mexican family and so we go to a lot of bakeries like this in the Twin Cities…read moreand in Milwaukee (where her family is from). This is hands-down the best one I've been to in terms of selection, value and service.I've tried about 6 different sweet breaks and all are delicious although my favorite are the molasses ones shaped like a pig. Fiancee also likes the bolillo which are basically the Mexican sandwich bread. They are a big bigger and softer than a french bread and are delicious. They have plain ones and also ones that are in the cases and are stuffed with cream cheese and jalapenos. Delicious! Finally, we only go here for birthday cakes anymore as the tres leches are the best I've ever had. On all of these items, the price is what stands out. If you went to a high-end grocery store and got a bunch of sweet breads, regular bread and a full, massive tres leches cake, you'd be in for way over $100. Here, you're way under $100. It's nice to come to a place and feel like they're not trying to rip you off and that's how I feel here. Finally, a shout out to the workers here. Always the same folks and always super friendly and helpful. You're fine to come if you don't speak Spanish as well, so don't be shy!

The May Day Cafe is a small, crowded, worker-owned cooperative coffee shop in the Powderhorn…read moreneighborhood of south Minneapolis. We arrived mid-morning, and the place was packed with what were clearly repeat customers who call the place "home". It's easy to see why: the service is quick and friendly, the pastries are excellent, and the coffee is exceptionally fresh. There's also a nice selection of teas. If you come hungry, May Day offers breakfast burritos and the tallest quiches I've ever seen. A word of warning: the place is always busy, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table. The noise level is high, so be prepared to struggle to hear your tablemate. Overall, May Day is what a neighborhood hangout should be--highly recommended.

I love May Day Cafe. It's not just for one thing though. The vibe is just perfect for this…read moreneighborhood. It's always filled with locals and regulars. The pastries, especially the almond croissant are quite good and reasonably priced. I love their breakfast burritos. And their black bean burrito. It's all good!