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Top 8 Cafe food in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Find out what Cafe restaurants to try in Minneapolis. With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
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8. French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 470 reviews
French Meadow Bakery & Café brings you organic, fresh, sustainable farm-to-table cuisine in a creative, welcoming environment. Our eclectic menu offers something for everyone -- vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, & omnivores alike -- plus a selection of loca
Reviewed By PlanetR
Wasn't my choice for a birthday celebration and I felt sorry for the guest of honor. Absolutely nothing to make you feel special on your big day. Parking is a pain. The small lots are hard to navigate and street parking is difficult. Service was terrible and our server ignored us most if the evening and the wait time for a condiment request was ridiculous. The food for dinner was not great. I had the salmon and it was dry and overly salty. I wouldn't recommend a celebratory dinner here, there are so many other great options.
7. Aster Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 230 reviews
The Aster Cafe is located under the trees on the prettiest street in Minneapolis. Overlooking the mighty Mississippi river and the skyline of the city, the Aster is a candle-lit restaurant-bar with a sweet European patio. Live music, great brunches, craft
Reviewed By AdventurerMN
Wow! We sat in the patio with our dogs and had the most delicious pizza (one of the best Iâve had in Twin Cities) and also a delicious beet salad. Extremely impressed, staff were super nice And attentive. My first time here and I will definitely be coming back!!!!
6. FIKA
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
It is the new Cafe inside the American Swedish Institute
Reviewed By ArtinBR
I once spent a summer in Copenhagen working at Herlev Hospital. Lunch was a real treat. The variety and beauty of the smørrebrød was amazing. Toppings like sliced hard boiled egg and radish, salmon,shrimp, ham, and the like,artfully arraigned on a piece of dense, moist rye bread (Rugbrôd) were delicious. I have been unable to find anything like this in Baton Rouge. I asked my daughter to find some in Minneapolis we could try where were there for Thanksgiving. She found FIKA, a restaurant in the American Swedish Institute. Indeed they had smørrebrød, called smorgÃ¥sar at the ASI. They were different from those in Denmark in that they were larger and served on a normal rye bread. I had a SmörgÃ¥sar with shrimp, saffron-lemon aioli, horseradish, dill, soft boiled egg, and lettuce on Danish rye. The rye base was about twice the size of the roggerbrood on the smørrbrød I would get for lunch in Denmark. But it was delicious. My wife had Juniper-spiced Swedish Meatballs served with puréed potatoes, cucumbers, lingonberries and a mustard sauce. My daughter had seared Kodiak Cod with creamed spinach, fennel, white beans, nutmeg, and toasted bread crumbs. We shared a cardamom bread pudding with cinnamon whipped cream and a brandy sauce for dessert. I couldnât resist a glass of Aquavit Great lunch and a beautiful gift shop right next door.
5. Keys Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 599 reviews
Reviewed By Trish S
We keep coming here for brunch and bringing our out-of-town visitors. Having 3-4 friends at the table means we get to see and try a number of items. The menu at Keys is pretty expansive and there's something for everyone. And yet...I have a hard time saying no to the Huevos Rancheros. As a regular item on the menu, that's my go-to order if the daily specials fail to catch my eye. Damn good food that fuels you for the full day!The service is always top notch, with a special shout-out to Liana for taking such great care of us. It's great to have such a gem so near to our home!
4. Hot Plate
Overall Ratings
4 based on 130 reviews
Hot Plate is known for its unique Nutella, peanut butter and bacon pancakes. Our house specials include the Grand Marais and Carnitas scrambles. The caramelized pecan rolls are also a mouthful, try them and let us know. We also test new and original dishe
Reviewed By debbieklb
We stopped in for breakfast while visiting Minneapolis and loved this place! The menu had plenty of breakfast choices, the food was delicious, and our server was delightful. The decor was thrift store, throw back fabulous, and it was busy on a Tuesday morning mostly with regulars, which is always a good sign. We definitely recommend Hot Plate!
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3. Victor's 1959 Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 346 reviews
Reviewed By 012345km
Mine: soft poached eggs (though I only can ever eat one, even here) over/with black beans and white rice, plantains (maduros) Cuban toast. And that tamarind hot sauce. Sigh. Heavenly. And perfect café con leche. Hers: two pancakes, one mango the other corn. Real bacon. Iced cold brew. Ours: a shaded table outside, after a short wait, even on a late Thursday morning.
2. Hen House Eatery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 738 reviews
Reviewed By peanutsNewYork
The perfect place for soup and sandwich but even more perfect for delicious desserts to eat there or purchase from the bakery counter! Delicious corned beef, excellent tomato soup or wild rice specialty of the area.
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1. Birchwood Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 262 reviews
Reviewed By Iowares
This was a fantastic place for brunch! Brilliant combinations we never would've thought of, the pancakes were amazing with hazelnuts and berries; everything was top notch and service was really fast, considering how packed they were!
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