It was high time to visit the neighborhood cafe, and WOW -- Scrumptious! At Lutunji's recommendation, I had the turkey pastrami breakfast sandwich. Fresh and delicious! And it only take about 5 seconds to understand that Lutunji is a major part of the fabric of our little corner of Downtown Minneapolis. Stay safe, folks. And stop HERE soon! We shall return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atlas Gizzi (Anna)
Everyone is SLEEPING on this place!! Amazing sandwiches and lattes for very reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ray Seville
My second time there, food is amazing with a great vibe to chill out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey Pastrami
Paige Latham Didora
Excellent latte, very friendly service. Convenient on my way downtown. I appreciate that it's a welcoming community space. Would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Dom E
Delicious coffee and breakfast sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bailey Phillips
Amazing place! My baby got a free book and the caramel macchiato was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tanya O. Williams
If I could give a 6th star I would. I was looking for a great place to get breakfast and get some work done because the internet in my short term rental was not great, and Lutunji’s Palate saved the day. The vegan breakfast sandwich and chai that I had started my day just right and Ms. Lutnji was such a kind and welcoming person that clearly prepared my food with love. I ended up getting a vegan lunch sandwich and soup before I left and both were equally delicious. Don’t miss Lutunji’s Palate!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vernon Rowland
Lutunji’s Palate is where I go when I need comfort, coffee, and connection. It’s just an all-around great place. The peach cobbler is amazing, but don’t sleep on the red velvet cake!
Lutunji’s Palate: A Culinary Testimony Worth the Wait November 2025
After years of anticipation, I finally made my way to Lutunji’s Palate—and let me tell you, it was worth every moment of the wait. From the moment I walked in, I felt the warmth of a space built on love, legacy, and unapologetic flavor.
I ordered the turkey pastrami breakfast sammich, and what arrived was nothing short of divine. Layers of tender turkey pastrami, peppery arugula, sweet peppers and a fried egg. Let me tell you the symphony of other flavors came together in perfect harmony. But Wait Now – included with the sandwich was a tiny container of sauce. People, it wasn’t just a sandwich—it was a sermon on a plate. The kind of meal that makes you pause mid-bite and whisper, “Oh My Lawd!”
But the real altar call came with the peach cobbler. I ordered an entire pan for the upcoming holiday. Lutunji’s peach cobbler is a revelation: warm, buttery, perfectly spiced, with peaches that taste like they were handpicked by the ancestors. If you know, you know. If you don’t— ya betta go find out.
In fact, my attendance at Thanksgiving is about to be legendary. I’m walking in with a full pan of Lutunji’s peach cobbler, and I already know—my family might snatch the pan and push me back out the door. That’s how powerful this cobbler is. It’s not just dessert. It’s currency.
Lutunji’s Palate isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a celebration of Black excellence, culinary artistry, and community-rooted joy. I left full, affirmed, and already plotting my return.
-Ya’ll Don’t Hear Me - You Betta Get Over There 1400 Park Avenue, Ste 1010, Minneapolis, MN
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kali Peters
Exceptional customer service every single time. The food and baked goods are AMAZING!! BEST COOKIES ON THE PLANET!!! BEST BANANA PUDDING EVER!!
Love the atmosphere, , energy high peaceful place to enjoy the hude window view of the city's hustle and bustle . While enjoying a meal .
Bailey Tran
Really good breakfast! A little bit of a wait but it was so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Poundie
A relaxed soul food place with ultra friendly staff and tasty food. I had a seitan breakfast sandwich and peach cobbler; both were super yummy.
Jeff Nylander
Gluten Free options are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charlie
Thought she took her phone out to Google the ADA (US discrimination law). Nope. She pull it out to film me while she discriminated and harassed me out of the store for my disability. If I could afford a lawyer she'd be in trouble cus the evidence is on her own phone, but I'm not pressed. She's obviously baseline rude and disrespectful. I'm sure next person will wrap her up. Or Jesus will.
It was high time to visit the neighborhood cafe, and WOW -- Scrumptious! At Lutunji's recommendation, I had the turkey pastrami breakfast sandwich. Fresh and delicious! And it only take about 5 seconds to understand that Lutunji is a major part of the fabric of our little corner of Downtown Minneapolis. Stay safe, folks. And stop HERE soon! We shall return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everyone is SLEEPING on this place!! Amazing sandwiches and lattes for very reasonable prices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My second time there, food is amazing with a great vibe to chill out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey Pastrami
Excellent latte, very friendly service. Convenient on my way downtown. I appreciate that it's a welcoming community space. Would definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Delicious coffee and breakfast sandwiches!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place! My baby got a free book and the caramel macchiato was delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could give a 6th star I would. I was looking for a great place to get breakfast and get some work done because the internet in my short term rental was not great, and Lutunji’s Palate saved the day. The vegan breakfast sandwich and chai that I had started my day just right and Ms. Lutnji was such a kind and welcoming person that clearly prepared my food with love. I ended up getting a vegan lunch sandwich and soup before I left and both were equally delicious. Don’t miss Lutunji’s Palate!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lutunji’s Palate is where I go when I need comfort, coffee, and connection. It’s just an all-around great place. The peach cobbler is amazing, but don’t sleep on the red velvet cake!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding, Breakfast Sandwhich
Lutunji’s Palate: A Culinary Testimony Worth the Wait
November 2025
After years of anticipation, I finally made my way to Lutunji’s Palate—and let me tell you, it was worth every moment of the wait. From the moment I walked in, I felt the warmth of a space built on love, legacy, and unapologetic flavor.
I ordered the turkey pastrami breakfast sammich, and what arrived was nothing short of divine. Layers of tender turkey pastrami, peppery arugula, sweet peppers and a fried egg. Let me tell you the symphony of other flavors came together in perfect harmony. But Wait Now – included with the sandwich was a tiny container of sauce. People, it wasn’t just a sandwich—it was a sermon on a plate. The kind of meal that makes you pause mid-bite and whisper, “Oh My Lawd!”
But the real altar call came with the peach cobbler. I ordered an entire pan for the upcoming holiday. Lutunji’s peach cobbler is a revelation: warm, buttery, perfectly spiced, with peaches that taste like they were handpicked by the ancestors. If you know, you know. If you don’t— ya betta go find out.
In fact, my attendance at Thanksgiving is about to be legendary. I’m walking in with a full pan of Lutunji’s peach cobbler, and I already know—my family might snatch the pan and push me back out the door. That’s how powerful this cobbler is. It’s not just dessert. It’s currency.
Lutunji’s Palate isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a celebration of Black excellence, culinary artistry, and community-rooted joy. I left full, affirmed, and already plotting my return.
-Ya’ll Don’t Hear Me - You Betta Get Over There
1400 Park Avenue, Ste 1010, Minneapolis, MN
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional customer service every single time. The food and baked goods are AMAZING!! BEST COOKIES ON THE PLANET!!! BEST BANANA PUDDING EVER!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the atmosphere, , energy high peaceful place to enjoy the hude window view of the city's hustle and bustle . While enjoying a meal .
Really good breakfast! A little bit of a wait but it was so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A relaxed soul food place with ultra friendly staff and tasty food. I had a seitan breakfast sandwich and peach cobbler; both were super yummy.
Gluten Free options are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thought she took her phone out to Google the ADA (US discrimination law). Nope. She pull it out to film me while she discriminated and harassed me out of the store for my disability. If I could afford a lawyer she'd be in trouble cus the evidence is on her own phone, but I'm not pressed. She's obviously baseline rude and disrespectful. I'm sure next person will wrap her up. Or Jesus will.
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