50 Best Cafes in Minneapolis

“Amazing food in a comfortable setting with great service.“

“Stopped in for a late lunch on the patio. Was interested in a bitters & soda and the server recommended mixing the rhubarb and cardamom, which was delicious and refreshing. Followed that with the Chix Correa sandwich and a side salad. Wow! Really creative flavors and well-executed. Could tell everything was made from scratch and with high quality ingredients and care. Also the decor was fun and hip, the music top-notch, and the staff kind. I look forward to coming back soon!“

“The bread is on fire, wakes up your bite excitement each time you get in to your food!! Meat is portioned real good, mad props for your turkey pastrami sandwich!!🤩“

“So amazing! Everything was delicious!!! Five stars!“

“Really good menu, lovely staff. An excellent place to enjoy coffee and a book there is a fire pit as well“

“Ate dinner here on recommendation of a friend. Great food, served fresh, hot and fast. Had the spaghetti and garlic toast special. Was delicious. Huge serving also. Hubby had the grilled ham and cheese and subbed onion rings for the chips. Another winner. Had strawberry rhubarb pie for dessert- was really good and hit the spot. Laura was our waitress, attentive and friendly. Will be back!“

“Fantastic food, very reasonable prices. Splurge and get the Albi tea and share it with a friend or two or three. Very welcoming and warm. Great samosas. Big healthy, filling, delicious salads.“

“I love there frybread they need to come set yup at super stop“

“I’m so happy about this place!!“

“This is a very quaint establishment. The atmosphere is nice; the staff is GREAT -Emphasis added! I couldn’t go much beyond this character point so… KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!“

“This is a great place. The owners are cool and fun to talk to. The baked goods are very high quality and affordable. A lot of other bakeries have stuff that tastes like bland butter mixed with sugar but this place has very good flavor. Not too sweet, high quality ingredients. They also sell food such as sambusas, ful and tibbs which are fresh and tasty! The coffee is good too“

“Great shakes & the staff is so kind!!! 10/10 recommend“

“Great coffee, really clean place and super friendly people. We will be back!“

“I attend a knitting group on Monday mornings and I always get their green tea. I appreciate that they have a selection for non-coffee drinkers! The atmosphere is great, I love saying hi to all the dogs, and the staff has always been awesome! I love this place!“

“Very good food, great atmosphere. It may be Hard Times, but it feels like home.“

“The coffee and treats are excellent, great staff, and a lovely space in the atrium to sit for a few.“

“First time, even though we drive by on the daily. New to the area as well. Amazing customer service and drinks were great as well! Found out they serve sandwiches as well. Will definitely be back!!!“

“Great food. Great atmosphere. Great people. Hilltop is a gem of a little restaurant in our SSP/IGH community and Chef Negusse is wonderful!“

“My favorite vanilla latte in town. And you can’t beat the entertainment watching traffic. 😂“

“Food was all fresh, prepared on site, top quality indigenous food ingredients. Friendly staff (KBIC), assortment of sodas. I’d recommend the maple seltzer, and tangerine lion mane Headwater. The bison soup had a nice spice and kick with greens and vegetables. The pear, strawberry manoomin salad was excellent (seeds and red onion are nice touch). Red Lake Walleye fish tacos were a heck of way to finish off my Anishinaabe food experience of memories from tribal gatherings with our foods. Background music was a throwback and nice touch. Nishin! Migwetch- Scott“

“best place in Minneapolis to get coffee, and their food is really good too“

“Very cool place. Great food and staff. Beautiful artwork.“

“Such a great local community hub for events and resources!“

“10/10 ⭐️ Coffee and food is fabulous. The cafe has beautiful art inside of it, and the customer service was phenomenal!“

“The staff and space are always welcoming. Clean and organized with some of the most amazing food the cites has to offer.“

“They have delicious drinks there. I'd totally recommend for anyone to stop by and grab a few drinks and snacks there. Owners are the sweetest!!“

“Restaurant is amazing! Steady Eddie every time. Creative, well crafted, beautifully curated pre fixe tastings. Highly recommend!“

“Welcoming & a Vibe. This is a real gem, a diamond in the rough. There is no place quite like Cafetto. It is punk, it is cozy, it is filled with music but it’s peaceful at the same time. The staff are always friendly, knowledgeable, and apt at making the perfect cup of joe or chai of choice. If you need a place to vibe, work, or have some fun (especially with the plethora of pinball machines in the basement), this is the place to be. I just wish there was a location in St. Cloud, but to me this place alone is worth the drive!“

“I look forward to visiting Cafe Marguerite every time I come to Minneapolis! 💜“

“Best coffee this side of the Mississippi.“

“Great atmosphere, great coffee and the best caprese sandwich around.“

“Never had their food it's one star because the coffee was extremely acidic and frankly gross :( but I love everything else about this place and have been here for many events. The staff is fantastic and I'm hoping the coffee was just a one time experience, I will try it again someday!“

“Great service and the food is a foodie’s delight!“

“Locally owned Columbian cafe. The owner Luis is always around for quality control. Coffee is rich and tasty. Breakfast Americano is fabulous. Arepas y marmelada has delicious fruit compote �“

“Popped in after The Foo Fighters show last night. Staff was phenomenal handling that higher-than-normal Sunday night volume. Was a great place to sit for a bit and have many beers and some great conversation with strangers, as well as with the very nice and efficient bar staff. Thanks for having me.“

“The co-seating with brasa is fine, but it can feel a little awkward if brasa starts to get busy with diners and you are wanting to nurse a coffee.
The egg sandwich was $11 and the frittatta was $10, neither came with sides. This is a case of quality over quantity. They were both very delicious- absolutely had happy taste buds.
They also mention on their site their prices reflect the fact that they pay their employees such that tips are not expected.“

“Wonderful environment, delightful atmosphere, Delicious food and extremely friendly employees is what greeted me. Definitely will return.“

“It’s good for what it is. Order at the counter, food brought to table. I ordered a burger and gluten free bun, which was good (a really nice sauce was on it that amped up the flavor). Fries were average. Also purchase a Sanpellegrino soda, total was about $19

Dietary restrictions: Fries in the same cooker with wheat. Not celiac friendly“

“The service is always great, food is delicious and fast!“

“Great people work there. Always welcome you“

“Really liked this coffeeshop. The staff are super friendly and the place is clean. I got the almond milk vanilla latte and the blackberry ricotta streusel pain suisse. They were SO delicious! ?
I had a question about the ingredients and one of the baristas went above and beyond to get a hold of the baker to make sure my question is answered.“

“Best customer service with quality products. They carry variety of Ethiopian and east African food and spices(now Restaurant is added). Reasonable price and nice location which is closer to down town Minneapolis(Franklin & 23rd Ave south).“

“Happen to come across this adorable little coffee house by chance. I had the iced chai and it was amazing. The service was top-notch. Our barista was so friendly and personable. And then to the top it off, we met the owner, Dale and he was so welcoming and interesting to talk to! He told us all about the history of his place. It is so unique and charming. Definitely will be coming back to this little gem!“

“This is probably the highest quality organic food you can find in Minnesota. The only problem I had was they didn’t serve the food at the same time. They just gave it to me one at a time when I ordered three different things other than that the quality makes up for that I will definitely go again“

“very spacious and quick service“

“Service was great. Good cappuccino and my pastry was very nice. Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. My only comment is on the setting. It’s a little chilly both in aesthetic and temperature. More plants could help the vibe. And while I’m sure the building controls the thermostat, the door on the NW side of the cafe could be restricted or discouraged for use on chilly days. Every time someone comes or goes that way half the cafe is flooded with cold air, making it less tempting to come sit for a fall morning coffee. The revolving doors just steps away control air flow better. Hoping third times a charm for this new cafe. It has the foundation for it and I will be back!“

“They were a hit at our event! 100% Recommend“

“I just wanted to thank the People at New Rules again!! I used the space to hold my birthday party. Everyone loved the unique space they offer. They were super easy to work with and very responsive with communication and questions. I would highly recommend them as an event space.“

“Good place to eat and watch sports. Highly recommended.“