The food reminded me of home. The biscuits & Gravy were light and tasty. Everything was PERFECTION!…read more Our server was the best! I will definitely be back.

Stopped into Mallards in Forest Lake for dinner and came away impressed. The nautical theme gives…read morethe restaurant a fun, laid-back feel, and the service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. I ordered the Red Beans & Rice and the Jambalaya. The red beans and rice had a rich, smoky flavor that tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The jambalaya was loaded with shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage in a flavorful Cajun butter and wine sauce with plenty of peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The only thing that caught me off guard was the menu describing the jambalaya as being served over risotto. Mine was served over regular rice in a thinner sauce, so it wasn't quite what I expected. It was still a good dish--just different from the description. Between the food, atmosphere, service, and prices, I'd happily stop back. If you're in the area and looking for solid Cajun-inspired comfort food, Mallards is worth a visit.

Well back from an another wonderful evening at the Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse !…read moreCan't say enough about this place it's truly wonderful place for a night out . This is the 7th time we've been there and I've had something different off the menu . The staff is great very friendly and courteous and does a great job making you feel welcome . Shout out to Jackie our server and the rest of the staff for doing such a great job . This is a place you can feel at home and have a great meal . I can truly say you won't be disappointed .

Tried out Stockyards Tavern on a Friday so of course I had to try the Haddock fish fry! It was very…read moregood and good news is if you don't make it before it ends they do have a cod option on their menu. We were pleased with our deep fried pickles app, husband enjoyed his Rueben and I was very happy with the Midnight Cowboy cocktail (New amsterdam vodka, owen's nitro espresso mix & trader vic's chocolate liqueur). Parking was easy, we got in without a reservation and service was great. I'd day atmosphere wise I'd consider this an upscale sports bar.

This place is an absolute GEM in the breakfast world. It is the ONLY place in the twin cities, that…read moreI have found, where I can get a great coffee as well as a great breakfast. Every. Single. Time. That doesn't even cover how wonderful the staff there is! Just really great people who are keeping it real. No parties larger than 6, this is a hard rule and needs to be respected. I have seen people argue with the owner. It's a small place and he values his staff so much that he will not opt for income over his staff's mental health or stress level. I admire that so much. All the more reason to take your close friend and enjoy a real down to earth local business!!!

Very cute place. Very crowded during Sunday brunch and got sat right next to the door which was…read moreunfortunate as people waiting were standing so close to us. As for the atmosphere it was very cute and cozy and food was good classic brunch. The drinks were AMAZING I would go again just to get the pistachio matcha.

It's a truck stop…read more Good, hearty food and fine service. Clean, and conveniently located off of 494. Fill your belly without emptying your wallet. Good pie, good coffee. Bring the kids.

Change in ownership, it is now know as 'The Brothers.' Menu is much much smaller. All the former…read morewaitresses are gone. No longer recommended.

Adorable and insta-worthy ambiance! Came in for dinner with a friend and had a great time! Hoping…read moreto stop by again in late spring for brunch on their patio. Ambiance 5/5 Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Value 4/5 I had the Southwest Steak Salad and would gladly order it again next time. The mixed greens were fresh and crispy and the dressing was light and citrus-forward. I was eyeing the caramel rolls for dessert, but ran out of stomach space. Reservations recommended. Parking was free, easy and plentiful.

I had stopped going to The Copperfield because the service was not the greatest. I returned…read moreyesterday for breakfast with a friend who had never been. Well here's how it went: We ordered the food came and the waitress didn't stop by once to see how our meal was. My eggs were runny and I had to get her attention in order to ask her to please get me eggs over medium. I received the eggs and she didn't come to the table to follow up. I needed water and I had to call to another waitress and asked her if she could get me water. The young lady was polite however not following up with the customer is not a good thing. The ambiance is never the problem it is the service.

In the area and passed this place and I haven't had breakfast yet. I got there at 9:30 and it was…read morepretty full. Lots of regulars. I got an American cheese omelet, cheese throughout. Hash browns were amazing, cooked through, golden brown and just crispy enough. The coffee is Colombian so I was in, I liked that it's not too strong. Cris is a great waitress and there was another one who kept everyone's coffee refilled. A popular place for good reason.

Service was slow. Also specials were bait & switch. Only M-F why would you give a specials menu and…read morethen charge for coffee and juice when my daughter pointed to the specials.. Not sure i would go here again.

Breakfast is my favorite meal by far, and this place did not disappoint! As we approached the…read morebuilding, three Peanuts characters greeted us, and I knew we were in for a special treat. The hostess actually opened the exterior door, and greeted us warmly. Our server was equally warm and welcoming. Even though they only serve breakfast and lunch until 2:30pm, the menu was surprisingly long. So many things looked delicious. Here's what we ordered: - Waffle - Zydeco style: includes banana, blueberries, and pecans was among the best waffles we've ever had. The toppings were fresh and really added a lot. The malted waffle was delicious, too! 5/5 - Tex-Mex: a tortilla wrapped around crispy hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, sour cream and salsa. This was a behemoth, and easily feeds two people. 5/5 - Carmel Roll: melts in your mouth 5/5 - Side of bacon - was thick cut and cooked to perfection. No flabby bacon here; it was the perfect blend of soft and chewy + crispy and I appreciated that it was thick cut. 5/5 The dining room was comfortable, and the acoustics were good (you couldn't hear the conversations going on at other tables). And the Peanuts figures outside the restaurant brought a smile to my face. I look forward to a return visit; it will be soon.

Very diverse menu, not a lot of GF options. Large space w/ tables, booths & bar seating. Service…read morewas friendly & food was ready promptly! Reasonable prices.

The americano was good and I like that there is comfortable seating options…read more The 2 times I have been here the GF scone has been sold out. The place is really noisy. Especially with live music. Live music doesn't work well for the space. Service is fast and friendly.

Stumbled upon Black Sheep Coffee Cafe while out on a walk in my new neighborhood and it was such a…read moregreat find. The coffee was good, I enjoyed my muffin, the staff was friendly and we lucked out that a local "club" of musicians were there jamming to some old folk songs - including someone playing the saw! Great atmosphere and a great welcome to the neighborhood.

I had the brisket, and we started with the tomatoes and cornbread. The brisket wasn't the best I've…read moreever had, but it was definitely good. I swapped the fries for the potatoes, and I'm glad I did--they were really good. The appetizers were probably the highlight of the meal. Both the tomatoes and the cornbread were excellent. Service was friendly and quick. One funny moment: my boss ordered a cocktail and found out they were pre-made, so he couldn't customize it. That turned into the running joke for the rest of the night. Overall, it was a good experience. The restaurant is really nice inside, there's plenty of parking, and I'd come back.

I've been here several times in the past and they've all been good. Last night I went with my mom…read moreand we sat at the bar and had dinner and drinks. Drinks were fine. Silverware was spotty as hell! Attention to details little ones like this are what make or break a restaurant. Service was fine. Nothing to write home about. My mom ordered the crab soup, which she loved. She also ordered the New Orleans shrimp bowl. The shrimp were wayyyyyyyy overcooked and extremely rubbery and hard. It's not good whenever you're over cooking your shrimp. It was inedible. The dirty rice and creole sauce were excellent. I don't think I'd put asparagus in this dish, but that's what it came with? Didn't think asparagus was a southern style vegetable? I ordered the special. It was brisket birria tacos. If you've ever ordered birria tacos before, you know it always comes with a beef consome for dipping your tacos in. This is why it's called birria tacos and any decent chef who's been educated about Mexican cuisine knows this! Ugh! Barely any cheese in the tacos. I was really missing the consome. I asked for it from the bartender and he said yeah it usually comes with it. I received a side dish of hot sauce instead? I'll post pics. For $80, over-rubbery shrimp and not birria tacos, was extremely underrated. I was very disappointed. Normally, I've enjoyed my last three visits. I felt like we overpaid. Please, if you're going to call it birria tacos, don't forget the consome! Any random recipe on the Internet calls for a beef broth for Birria tacos. Maybe next time don't call it Birria tacos call it brisket tacos.

Really fun coffee shop. Really liked the little free library, good seating and was comfortably…read morebusy. All of my friends and I liked our drinks, I was very happy they had a dark roast on drip. Friend had a breakfast sandwich and I as well, loved the arugula on it and the overall flavor, wish it had a little kick to it in spice but feel like I could have just asked. Cinnamon roll was also very fun. One suggestion for consideration do the management staff is if it's going to be a place with books, maybe some nice lamps for more ambient lighting rather than the harsh fluorescents? Either way I am happy to have a new coffee shop to look forward to visiting when I am in the area!

I still love this place- the iced americano is delicious and today I was able to find a book from…read moremy fav author that I haven't read yet! 2 out of the 3 times I have been here the kitchen was smoky from the oven. It makes for an unpleasant sitting environment. The doors were opened both times for the smoke greatly affecting the temp of the place. (Once in Winter and today which is a very hot day)