Best Cake Places in Maple Grove

"In south Minneapolis is this totally vegan bakery and they’ve got plenty for you to choose from including many gluten-free options. For owner Shelia Nelson, baking vegan goods started off a just a hobby, but as she kept getting more and more request decided it was finally time to open up a store front. Vegan East has an assortment of tasty treats, but what will impress you the most is just how beautifully decorated the cakes and cupcakes are."

"Okay, so like the No. 1 restaurant on this list, Vegan East isn’t technically a full-fledged restaurant, but upon biting into one of their scrumptious plant-based cupcakes or cheesecakes, we think you’ll agree with us that it deserves a spot on this list. You’ll find the best vegan baked goods and desserts at Vegan East. But, they’ve also been known to serve other tasty treats, such as vegan hot dogs."

"Owner Sheila Nelson's handiwork includes festive cakes (with by-the-slice and special-occasion options) and cupcakes, cinnamon rolls and bars, along with a small array of sandwiches and soups."

"Critically acclaimed pastry chef Michelle Gayer creates pastries, cakes, cupcakes, and cookies that taste as lovely as they look. The coconut macaroons are the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. Savor a couple with one of the cafe’s seasonal lattes, and linger for a while in the sunny, elegant setting."

"If you’re more of a frozen yogurt fan than an ice cream fan then Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Saint Paul is the “ice cream” spot for you. All of the frozen yogurt flavors are custom blends that you will only find at Menchie’s — that’s 100+ flavors. Once you’ve found your go to yogurt flavor the fun begins with toppings ranging from fresh fruit to frosted animal crackers to marshmallow topping."

"For hot dogs with an Asian twist—you read that right—look no further than Kyatchi. Long-time baseball fan and restaurant chef Hide Tozawa used to cook for former Twins player Tsuyoshi Nishioka, so a Japanese twist on a Dome Dog makes a lot of sense. The franks come piled high with grilled shishito peppers with yuzu mayo or red ginger and stir-fried soba noodles."

"Kyatchi, in Kingfield, is another well-liked go-to, with four stars out of 214 Yelp reviews for its authenticity and the good value of its food during happy hour. Head over to 3758 Nicollet Ave. to see for yourself. Yelpers recommend the pressed (oshizushi) salmon with lemon and tobiko, as well as small plates like the pork belly or shiitake mushroom skewers."

"All the seafood on the comprehensive menu of sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi is selected based on the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch guidelines. Try the oshizushi, a pressed sushi style that’s tricky to track down in the Twin Cities."

"Situated above the Hennepin Avenue Bridge on the edge of Northeast Minneapolis, the longstanding Grain Belt Beer sign is… kind of awesome. Built in the 1940s to showcase the popular beer brand, the sign was purchased by August Schell Brewing Co. and, after more than 20 years in the dark, the sign was relit just before the 2018 New Year!. A reminder of Minneapolis’ unique past, it now shines bright every night, reflected on the Mississippi River just below."

"This eight-acre city park is tucked away near the corner of Moreland and Galvin Avenues. Mud Lake takes up most of the park, but there are benches on the east and west sides of the lake, a trail around the lake, and a fairly large open area on the west side that’s usually empty. For a neighborhood park, it has a surprising amount of open space and natural areas."

"The creativity and execution, fusing flavors and styles into pure deliciosity!!!. This is my new favorite part about visiting Minneso..."