Patrick's Bakery & Cafe at Bachman's Floral Gift and Garden Center is an extension of the original cafe at Southdale Center. With seating in the greenhouse, the cafe has the feel of an open-air street-side cafe. Patrick's is owned and operated by Patrick and Azita Bernet, chefs who studied at renowned culinary schools in France and worked there for many years before moving to Minnesota. Award-winning bread, cakes and pastries are made fresh every day, and breakfast, lunch and dinner are also served daily.
Wise Acre Eatery is a casual, counter-service restaurant offering outdoor garden seating and farm-to-table menu items grown and made locally. The restaurant offers a full range of natural and organic items, including various types of sandwiches, salads, burgers, fries and more. Some items include grass-fed beef burgers, pasture-raised pork, free-range poultry, hand-cut fries, seasonal salads as well as breakfast items, coffee, baked goods and bag lunches for commuters. The location also offers frozen custard made daily and a wide range of other items.
Bob's Produce moved to its current University Avenue location in 1969. In 1993, Bob managed to double the store's size. Whenever possible, the business features Minnesota-grown food which helps the state economy while you get to eat fresher food. Bob's Produce has added a deli and bakery along with select canned and non-perishable foods, making it a complete stop for grocery needs.
The website features this week's specials as well as daily recipes.
Holiday is a great place to stop for a fill-up for your car and yourself. Serving up both gasoline and diesel, it also has a convenience store stocked with snacks, beverages, fresh sandwiches and baked goods.
For further convenience, this Holiday has a car wash, vacuums, a Redbox movie rental kiosk outside and a U.S. Bank ATM located inside the store.