After attending a volleyball game I was in the mood for something sweet. I knew that insomnia…read moreCookies was open late and I have been wanting to try them. The store front is very small. You open the door and take a side step to get in line but really not a lot of room for more than 2-3 people at a time. Other than that it was a cute location and seemed pretty clean. The service was quick. I got four cookies. Double chocolate, (which was my favorite and worth the trip) snickerdoodle, sugar cookie and a brownie. They were all good but I would probably only go back for the double chocolate cookie. I am interested in trying a different location but if you are near the UofM, and in the mood for a sweet treat, it's worth a stop.

I've passed by various Insomnia Cookies locations plenty of times, usually noticing a crowd no…read morematter the hour. I happened to be nearby and decided to finally give it a try. This particular spot was tiny... barely enough space for two customers inside at a time. The line was out the door, which I took as a good sign, but once I got inside, the energy felt pretty dull. The person who helped me didn't say a single word throughout the transaction. No greeting, no smile--just very flat and transactional. Honestly, it felt kind of sad--like he really didn't want to be there. I ordered the s'mores deluxe cookie, which was pretty good! Warm, gooey, and hit the spot. Prices were reasonable for a specialty cookie. One nice perk: their hours are super late--open well into the early morning, basically bar-close time (some nights like 3:00am), which is great if you're craving cookies after a night out. Overall, the cookie itself was solid, but the customer experience definitely left something to be desired. Not sure I'd go out of my way to come back, but I'm glad I tried it. Note, join the rewards program.

Al's Breakfast is an old fashioned diner experience in a modern world. If you are expecting any…read moreelegance at all, go elsewhere. It is tiny and efficient. 14 seats and you are elbow to elbow with the person next to you. The whole restaurant is maybe 15 feet wide. If you have been to Ideal Diner, that place is spacious compared to Al's Breakfast. When you arrive you wait in line, standing right behind the 14 people who are eating. When a seat opens up they will clear it, then whoever is next in line gets to sit. If the open seat is at the other end of the bar you really have to suck it in to let them pass. The servers may not be what you are used to. They are not there to ask about your day, be friends, and make you feel better about yourself. They are there to take your order and serve your food. We did not experience the rudeness others have reported. In fact we were seated next to some regulars and the server stopped to talk to them a bit. There was one waitress who was a bit crabby, but even she wasn't rude, just busy. The food was really good. I had blueberry pancakes. They had a lot of blueberries in them, and were really good. Next time I will order them without butter on top because they do come with a large slab of butter on top. If you like butter it is great, but it was too much for me. My partner had buttermilk pancakes, eggs, and bacon. Everything was really good. The bacon was crispy and delicious. He didn't think it was too much butter. During our meal we had to scoot down a seat to allow room for another diner. Again, not elegant, but it is what you have to do to feed people in this space. It is important to note that they only take cash or checks - no credit cards. Also, if you think you can skip the wait by ordering takeout you are wrong. You are not allowed to order takeout until it is your turn and you are seated at the counter. In the space they have they can only cook for 14 people at a time and special treatment for takeout would mess up the flow of the place. They know exactly how to run a restaurant of their size, so go with the flow and don't expect special treatment in any way. Once you are done eating pay your bill and get out. There are people waiting for your seat and it is rude to linger. Parking is street parking, and it is not handicapped accessible. If you need any sort of accommodation I would not recommend this place. They simply don't have the time or space to do anything but serve food.

Long before we moved to the Twin Cities, I saw a segment about Al's on the Food Network. I don't…read moreknow why but it really stuck with me over the years. Being a breakfast aficionado, I have no idea why it took me so long to get to Al's. My husband, who is out of the house a lot more than me, has been there several times. He has been trying to get me to go there for months. And finally we made it in February. At the time, with all the political things going on in Minneapolis, Yelp actually told me I could not write a review at the time. So I am glad now that I can come back and leave this five-star for them. So as many have said, Al's is about as old school diner as you can get. One line of stools, 14 seats or something like that. Just like Matt's Bar, there's an impossibly tiny grill and the chef makes the most amazing things on it! My husband adores the wally blues pancakes. I do think they are super tasty. They have nuts and berries and are just about the most tasty pancake you've ever had. Get one to share even if you order something else. He got the corned beef hash, which looked like basically everything you would ever want that dish to be. I got the classic benedict (the dish by which I judge all breakfast places). It was SO GOOD. It's an english muffin and a big thick slice of ham, plus the perfectly poached eggs. But the real true thing that makes this dish just baller is the generous helping of hollandaise sauce. Thick and luscious and seriously the most lemony hollandaise I have ever ever tasted. It was so good. I tried to be a lady but eventually was just sticking my finger in the leftover sauce and licking it like a toddler. I would have seriously licked the plate. The guy behind the counter smiled and said, "Yeah, our hollandaise sauce will ruin you." And he was right. Can't wait to go back for another helping. Cash only, no bathroom, street parking. Come prepared. We happened to go close to the 1 p.m. closing time and didn't have to wait at all. Pro tip.

I have tried VERY many chicken sandwiches. Some may call me a connoisseur. This one is WAY up…read morethere! Size: 9/10 Taste: 9/10 Price: 8/10

BAM VERY SPICY! So good! Not greasy or oily!! Super moist chicken & you can see it's freshly…read morebreaded! Growlin' is HOT AF!!! Next time I'll get the mild. Each entree comes with a drink & you're gonna need it ASAP DIS SPICYAF!! If you like Arby's curly fries... the fries here are 200x's better. Comes out pippin' hot & crispy outside & soft inside I love the fries here!!! The fresh Cole slaw & thin pickles are very cold & just the perfect crisp on the Sammie. I got everything on the side cuz I don't like a wet sandwich unless it's finely chopped up small & doesn't fall out. The sauce has a good flavor, much better than Cane's sauce (more bland). The service is fast. Very clean interior & not sticky anywhere. It's located on the University of Minnesota campus, East Bank Stadium Village next to CVS. Street parking only.

We had a great experience having a late breakfast here on a Sunday before a basketball game. We…read moreordered at the counter. The waitress who helped us was quick. There was no line. A few people came in after us. Everything was worn but clean. It was fairly quiet possibly because it was Sunday Morning. Our veggie omelettes were full of vegetables. The hash browns weren't super crispy.

Not the most inviting restaurant, but ended up having the best breakfast I have had in a while. The…read morelady (possibly owner) working the front was fantastic and incredibly inviting. The chef made everything to order perfectly and 3 out of 3 of the plates we ordered were devoured. My only complaint is that it isn't close to where I live, but will more than likely visit when I'm in town again.

Can't get a hold of them. Their website says "delivery or pickup through our delivery partners."…read moreThere is a specific link for GrubHub but it doesn't work. This has happened 2 x now. It's like they don't want our business. There is a Google page for Man vs. Fries on Broadway Ave that says their restaurant is closed. The other day a friend drove to the address listed on this business' page but there was no Man vs. Fries there. Is this a food truck or what's the deal? Can't seem to locate them, find business contact information, or be able to order food. There's even a different website listed?? Finally, there's a Cedar Ave address on this yelp page that doesn't match what the Business Manager says is their correct address? We won't be trying to patronize this business any more regardless of what anyone says below.

I've never been to the physical location, but have ordered multiple times. I've never had issues…read morewith my orders and the food has been phenomenal. One burrito could feed a family of four, I swear. (Okay fine it's a good size for two people or one very hungry person). I always have leftovers that heat up well. My only qualm is that there is no way to customize your order on Uber Eats -- and I don't know if that's a restaurant thing or an Uber thing. Otherwise, would definitely recommend.

Introduction to Ayurveda is more than just a cooking class, but an invitation to think about your…read morerelationship with food and eating. Most cooking classes start with some small talk about the menu, maybe a glass (or two) of wine - Nalini starts with a 15-minute guided meditation that culminates (warning: spoiler alert) with a small food offering that makes you keenly aware you are what you eat. She then discusses Ayurveda and the principal of eating foods balanced to your body (kind of sort of makes sense, but I'm still thinking how much I love bacon). Then the kicker - it's not just how you feel about taste, but also how you feel afterward (needless to say, I could still feel the delicious Prather Ranch corned beef sandwich I had for lunch). The food we cooked - soup, rice and green beans was simple and delicious. It was fun to learn how to mix and prepare Indian spices. But the real learning is to really think about your food. I'm not at all ready to give up corned beef or bacon all together, but even for a couple meals every week, to think about balance, energy and how you feel afterward. Thanks Nalini, hope to do another class soon!

4.5 stars really - I got a Groupon for the Intro to Ayurvedic Cooking class and I'd never taken a…read morecooking class before so I was very excited. First of all, the class was held in Nalini's apartment, which is beautiful. Right off the bat, you can tell Nalini is incredibly knowledgeable. She is also kind, warm, and respectful. I learned a lot about Ayurvedic principles and some of the basics of Indian cooking; however, I didn't even get to use my knife! I guess that would be my only criticism; I expected to do more cooking than I actually did, and to learn more about actual cooking techniques. I think maybe the class size was too large, as I felt there were "too many cooks in the kitchen." Otherwise, it was a wonderfully positive experience. The end result of our labors was delicious! I can't wait to go buy up some spices and try the recipes for myself. I'm definitely interested in some more classes with Nalini, (especially her Dosa making class) as well as one of her culinary tours to India.