I stopped by on a Sunday morning, less than five minutes after opening, and there were already a…read morefew people in line, a good sign! One thing I wish was better is the menu placement. It's difficult to see the screen unless you're standing right by the cashier, so I ended up looking at the menu online while waiting to order. I ordered the small oat milk Apple Pie Latte, and it was delicious! It had a subtle apple pie flavor, and the dried apple garnish on top was such a cute touch. I also tried the Honey Granola with yogurt, which made for a light and satisfying breakfast. The café was clean, spacious, and made for a great place to sit down, enjoy my coffee, and get some reading done. The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the parking lot was convenient and easily accessible. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely stop by again!

After seeing a viral video on tiktok, I knew I had to come find this place!…read more There is plenty of free parking in the lot. This place is actually a decent size but due to its popularity, it felt very crowded! So possibly plan on taking your drink to go. The service here was good and the man who made my drink was nothing short of a sweetheart! I got the raspberry cheesecake latte with oatmilk. This drink was over $11!! Not what I was expecting! Definitely the most expensive coffee I have gotten! Their menu seemed to have lots of unique and tasty coffees and items! I'd love to come back and try more. Despite the cost, the coffee was very tasty! In my opinion, this is one of the best coffee shops in the twin cities!

Visited this establishment while on vacation with my wife. This bakery had some of the best…read morepastries and croissants I have ever tasted. I have been to Paris a few times and nothing comes close to Black Walnut Bakery. I highly recommend this shop, you will not be disappointed.

It's been a long time since I've been in and the pastries are still great. We came on a Sunday…read morearound 8:30 and it was packed inside but no line to order. The space is about the same and they packed a bunch of tables inside so it is kind of stuffy but that's MN winter life. We got the raspberry passionfruit kouign amann, raspberry cardamom frangipane bostock, almond croissant, banana chocolate croissant and the bear claw. Also ordered a cappuccino, latte, cortado and black coffee to drink. Drinks came out pretty fast and were decent but nothing to write home about. The pastries were delish. The croissants were super hefty in size and very filled which was nice and definitely worth the price. My kouign amann in comparison was really small and at almost the same price I would say was a kinda overpriced. But they texture was light and crunchy and I really enjoyed the jam inside. Bostock was dense in a good way with a layer of jam and then frangipane. You could really taste the cardamom too. Bear claw was croissant that they filled with almond, raspberry and cream cheese. Flavors were also good in that.

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!

Food is so good! Service is very good. You need to go inside to order if you plan to sit outside…read more You order pay and get a number for your table outside. Food takes a little time to come out as this isn't fast food. It's very good food made to order. So settle in have a conversation and enjoy the wait. Before you know it a plate is brought to the table of deliciousness. Ambience probably depends on time of day time of year. This morning it's pretty quiet relaxing vibe on a sidewalk with a slight breeze clear skies and relaxation in the air.

I finally came in on a weekend morning to meet up with a friend. I enjoyed my coffee and the…read moredifferent options for treats. There is a decent amount of seating for a place in its location which was nice so I could visit for a couple hours with my friend. I am still surprised I never went here when I was living in St. Paul for so many years. The somewhat annoying thing is that there used to be a free parking lot, and now they charge for it.

This place is absolutely amazing. I genuinely think this was one of the best places I found while…read moreliving in the cities. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. The paninis are tasty. The bakery section is so delicious that there should be an addiction warning taped to the pastry display case. They've got all different sorts of coffee orders too, so if you need your morning fix, you're set. The place is always crowded, which is a sign that it's a well-loved hangout and eatery of the community. However, it does mean that you could be standing for a little while until a table opens up. Space always does open though, it's just that sometimes patience is required. However, it's always worth it to enjoy the good vibes and delicious food. Free parking can also be hard to find as most street side parking is full all hours of the day. Be prepared to walk a little ways or to pay the small fee to park behind the building. This is the heart of the Twin Cities though, so this should not be surprising. If I could give this place fifty stars instead of five, I would. The only reason I had to stop eating here was developing celiac disease. For those of you with free will and without gluten troubles, definitely make your way here. I cannot say enough good things about this gem.

First time here. Good classic and modern coffee shop located in the four seasons hotel lobby…read moredowntown. Not a ton of seating but ok enough for a small area. Didn't try any food but had a good latte from there which had the right amount of sweetness and nutty flavor. Barista was sociable and hospitable.

One of my favorite spots to come to in my days off. Coffee, pastries, soup the list could go on…read moreand on. Everything is delicious. The ambiance is amazing. The staff is always so friendly and accommodating to my order. Love it here. Bad part

Absolutely amazing experience! Food was delicious, staff were very friendly, and very well priced!…read moreThe location is gorgeous, and the atmosphere is great! 10/10 would recommend!

Loved the boba and cake, customer service was incredible. Friendly atmosphere, the pastries were in…read morevery high demand! Great management and employees. Ask for AJ at the bar counter!

This is specifically a coffee review. I have loved Bellecour in the past, specifically the downtown…read morelocation. But my experience at the Edina location today was very disappointing. The cafe is remodeled and super cute with a fair amount of seating and the food coming out of the kitchen looked good. They have walk up service where you order at the counter and I just wanted a simple iced almond latte. I waited 20 minutes for it. And I was not the only one. The young girl at the front counter finally had to go in the back to find the barista because a lot of people were waiting for drinks. It's summer so a lot of iced drinks being ordered but they were not prepared and they ran out of lids for their iced cups so were using regular cups. And the latte literally just tasted like cold almond milk. :( I was already running late for my hair appointment because of the long wait so didn't have time to go back in to get them to remake it. I will not be going back there for coffee.

I have yet to stop thinking about my breakfast from Bellecour!! In the morning it is an order at…read morethe counter cafe with pastries and small breakfast menu. We stopped in here after nearby workout class. I started with a creme brulee croissant and wish I had gotten second. I had a french omelet and the eggs were perfectly cooked and the cheese melted into each bite with the perfect amount of flavor. It looked like it may be hard to grab a seat, but there was plenty of turn over and we got a seat right away. The atmosphere was relaxing and filled with positive energy - people catching up, on a first date, or even reading. I am excited to come back to try more pastries variations & grab a coffee.

Recently checked out @beancomaplegrove in Maple Grove for a coffee date and was impressed by how…read morecharming this place was. They also have a spot in White Bear Lake Here's what I'd recommend: Croissant Sandwich Iced Pistachio Latte Cinnamon Crunch Muffin (served warm) not pictured but looked great were the crepes-next time I'll have to try one. Fun tip, they have a drive through! Easy to swing through for a coffee and a treat quickly! A funky thing is that they share half of their building with a bank. Don't let that throw you off though because it's super cute inside to have a coffee date. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Shout out to Tahany! This girl right here makes the place so warm and inviting. I never thought I'd…read morebe a regular at any establishment but here I am, a regular, and it's partially because of her! She always works hard with a smile on her face. I can't tell you how many times she's gone above and beyond with a heart of gold. This place would not be the same without her. The food an environment is wonderful too. Make sure to try the tomato soup (best ever) and the Dubai chocolate croissant (yum).