Black Coffee and Waffle (BCWB) opened its door in Minneapolis in 2014 with the novel idea of a coffee shop that served homemade waffles with a variety of toppings. This idea was so popular, they were able to open shops in three other locations. It's a popular brunch place in the neighborhood, and it's welcoming […]
DelSur Emparadas is an Argentinian restaurant owned by Diego Montero and Nicolas Nikolov, both originally from Argentina. This is the second DelSur Empanadas, and it's located in The Market at Malcolm yards. They also have a food truck that serves their delicious empanadas as well. The environment is friendly as is the wait staff. There's […]
Wally's Falafel, Hummus and Bakery was opened by Wally Sakallah in 2009 to bring the taste of Gaza, his home city, to Minnesota. The restaurant is run by his two sisters, Amany and Dana, and they do everything they can to authenticate the dishes they ate back home. They import spices from the Middle East […]
Pho Mai is a Vietnamese restaurant opened in 2020 by Mai and Michael (who met while attending the U of M decades eariier, and Mai's brother, Peter Do.. Mai is from Vietnam, and the couple have several successful restaurants, one of them award-winning. They bought the iconic Keefer Court Bakery which ithey moved to the […]
Shuang Cheng Restaurant is a popular neighborhood Chinese restaurant. It was opened in 1990 and is owned by Daniel Lam. They are known for their Cantonese food and for their seafood. The atmosphere is casual, the decor is, well, red, and the service is friendly. The menu includes dishes ssuch as Chicken or Beef with […]
Al's Breakfast was opened in 1950 by Al Bergstrom and is owned today by Alison Kirwin and Doug Grina. It is a cozy breakfast joint with 14-seats at a counter. The Food is made fresh to order and from scratch. They firmly believe that the best food is homemade and hot. They have been a […]
Zuppa Cucina is an Italian restaurant that is known for its homemade soups (zuppa is soup in Italian). The atmosphere is bright, warm, and welcoming. The service is friendly and the ingredients are fresh. The menu includes dishes such as gourmet sandwiches, bagel sandwiches, and gourmet pizzas. They also have a wide selection of their […]
Ruby's Family Restaurant is a casual restaurant that is known for its homey breakfasts. The atmosphere is relaxed and the service is friendly. They have breakfast all day long, and ethir breakfast menu includes dishes such as Caprese Avocado Toast, Steak Benedict, Ruby's Frittata, banana and nutella-filled homemade crepes, and more. Their lunch and dinner […]
Pablo's Mexican Restaurant opened in 1986 by "Pablo" and Ann Schwasedall and is family-owned and operated. The food is Californian-Mexican, and the owners draw on their Hispanic roots for the recipes. The decor is bright and colorful, while the atmopshere is fun and the service is friendly. They strive to make you feel like a […]
Wampach's Restaurant has been a community staple since 1958 when it was opened by Jerry Wampach as a place to get good old American food (especially breakfast). He served up hot and homemade dishes for decades before hanging up his apron. The restaurant changed hands several times, and is now run by a mom and […]
Misono Sushi & Asian Bistro is a restaurant that has sushi and other Asian dishes. 'Asian' includes Japanese, Chinese, and Thai. It's located in The Village of Blaine Shopping Center. The atmosphere is bright and cheerful, and the service is friendly and welcoming. The menu has dishes such as Spicy Crab Salad, Massamun Curry (with […]
Wing Joint was opened in 1981 and has been serving wings and BBQ smoked ribs ever since. They use dry rub on the former and hickory smoke on the latter, and it makes for very happy customers. They only serve whole bone-in wings. They do seasoned wings and buffalo wings. The decor is reminiscent of […]
