Restaurants in Excelsior

“The food is insane good!!! Great atmosphere.”

“Outstanding food. Never disappointed.”

“Taking care of community”

“An amazing place to eat. With lovely atmosphere. Food is amazing as well as the drinks. Definitely can't go wrong stopping in for date night. They also offer a cork charge if you bring your own wine. I would recommend a reservation.”

“my wife and I met my Niece here recommended by my niece, We all had our own personal pizza's. The pizza was fantastic, Nice crunchy crust and the cheese and pepperoni were delicious.Service top notch, Highly recommend this place.”

“Lovely atmosphere and great food!”

“I wish it was a star point system to review. I usually love britos burrito. The location on Nicollet is really convenient for me. I would probably give it three stars. I always ask for one scoop of rice and they always give me extra. I ask for a little bit of corn and they put a heaping scoop on the one thing that really frustrates me is that when I ask for extra cheese, they put a pinch on and if I ask for more, they get angry and tell me that I’m going to have to pay for it. The service leaves a lot to be desired, but the pricing is good, which is why it is three stars and not five.”

“My husband and I came from Ohio to celebrate his birthday and we had some time to kill before attending Paisley Park for our tour. So we stopped at this establishment and the staff and the people in the area were friendly. As for the brew I'm not a beer drinker but I did try the Rosé seltzer and it was really good. Hubby and I definitely had a great experience!”

“Jill did a very good job of showing, explaining, answering all of our questions when we visited the Waters Excelsior. Much appreciated! We are now on the waiting list.
Thanks
Paul and Sharon”

“My favorite NY style pizza in the west metro – the Hawaiian is my favorite! I also really enjoy the wings, just wish you could get two different sauce flavors on a large order.”

“Nice wait staff, good food and drinks with a nice location. I love all that Excelsior has to offer and take advantage the excellent shopping. Everything I need so near my home. Just really enjoy it. Unique stores that make shopping alot of fun. A nice selection for eating out. I always find staff extremely nice and pleasant. Thanks for being such a progressive community. Maureen H”

“I have been going to Cafe 12:2 for over five years at this point, and the quality never disappoints! They have a wide variety of hot, cold, and blended drinks such as mochas, lattes, frappuccinos, drip coffee, etc. There are bottled soda pop and water as well, and apart from beverages they also sell yogurt, cheese and beef sticks, candies and pastries. All of the products are reasonably priced; in the five years I've been at 12:2, there has only been a 25 cent raise in price primarily because of a switch to a higher quality coffee brand. All the staff are friendly and understanding, the layout of the Cafe is warm and aesthetically pleasing, and of course all the drinks look and taste amazing!

Kid-friendliness: Kid-friendly snacks such as fruit snacks, cheese sticks, and goldfish are sold. Hot chocolate can be made less hot for the little ones.

Parking: All parking is free and a short walk from the Cafe.

Wheelchair accessibility: Along with stairs, there is an elevator guests may use.

Dietary restrictions: There are several types of milk products available, including skim milk, soy milk, coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, and half and half.”

“We had Old Southern Bbq cater for our wedding and it was absolutely an amazingly positive experience! The director of catering, Amy, was so helpful and on top of everything. The catering team was absolutely wonderful! All of our guests ranted and raved about the food all night, especially the potato salad and the cornbread muffin tops. Would definitely recommend!”

“The food was the best, I mean the absolute best.”

“best ice cream around, and friendly employees”

“I’ve been here half a dozen times (parking is kinda difficult lately due to all the construction). I’ve brought friends here. I’ve had the best time, best coffee, and best almond croissants. Sitting outside - front or back - is always a treat. Now that my bicycle is fixed, I can come more often. Love this place!”

“A cute little space with a fireplace, seasonal decorations, paintings on the walls, free WiFi, a diverse menu, group seating and individual seating, cold drinks in a fridge, customer bathroom, children's art, bulletin board for community flyers, a water dispenser, checkerboard table with checkers (recycled bottle caps), etc. My baristas were extremely friendly and service was quick. Caramel frappe was delicious. They feature local art vendors and I purchased an adorable pair of earrings. If I lived here, I would be in this coffee shop every single week.”

“Love love the trolley. I’ve Photograph it so many times. Lost track. The ice cream is always a must. Love the chairs. Hmmm. Can we have more there?? Hee hee”

“Delicious pastries, great service and atmosphere.”

“Fantastic quality, portions and reasonable prices! Service is excellent!”

“We always have a great experience at this Maynard's and the people are top notch. It was a short wait but making reservations and the help of the manager got us in a timely manner. Highly recommend and seems to be a staple in Excelsior.”

“Such a cute spot and the staff is so helpful and kind!!

Kid-friendliness: They always go above and beyond for the kids drinks…lots of whip and marshmallows or chocolate chips!!”

“did carryout for lunch today - everything was very tasty! udon noodles, crispy spring rolls, crispy chicken and the dumplings. all great. chilled cucumber salad as well. highly recommend!”

“Had a wonderful experience for dinner on a very busy Dec. 23rd. Our party of 3 arrived at about 6:10 to a waiting list of approx. 6 other parties. We were told 20 minutes to wait, it was no more than 15 minutes. Service was spot-on time-wise and efficiency-wise. Food was excellent. Portions were huge. I feel it is a great place to enjoy a meal.”

“I love a good burger, and after reading about their signature burger after Kyler Murray was reported to have loved it while he was here signing with the Vikings, I thought I'd make a stop at the Excelsior location last night to check it out.
While the burger and fries were both very good, I wouldn't say that either were the best I've ever had, by any stretch. Honestly, I think 5 Guys makes a more flavorful burger.
Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy it, but the cost ($44 after the tip for the burger, fries and a diet coke) was a little shocking to me. I ran into a friend while there, and wasn't really paying attention when I ordered, which is on me. But when she asked if I wanted fries, I guess I assumed that they'd be included in the cost ($19) of the burger. Nope, fries were an additional $8.
Don't get me wrong, it was all good, and the the service was excellent, but it wasn't good enough to make me ever want to go back for another one.”

“A beautifully appointed restaurant with a perfect menu selection.

One key thing not to miss are the side dishes the carrots with dates where incredible with just the right blend of spices to make such a simple side dish unforgettable.

For those that are worried about the horseradish spread, don’t worry the kick is very “Minnesota” light you won’t even know it’s horseradish.”

“Amazing brunch- chicken biscuits and gravy. Excellent service and staff!”