Aster cafe is a great social venue for food and drinks alike. I came here as a suggestion from some local friends-- and they love it as well. My first experience was excellent, we had drinks and lovely conversation. My favorite drink was the Bloody Mary- it had just the right amount of spice and even came with a small side of beer, which I didn't realize was a thing! Great experience and location for friends and family! I will be back to try more things in the near future! read more

Aster Cafe - Bloody Mary, with the "side car" - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My friend and I swung into Aster Cafe on a Friday afternoon after walking around on the Stone Arch Bridge. We were greeted quickly and opted for a seat on the patio. The patio is adorable, set back a bit from St Anthony Main. It has plenty of shade, good room between tables, and a fun but relaxed atmosphere. Our server quickly came to take our drink orders and we both opted for an Aperol spritz. The drinks were great - a good balance of sweet Prosecco with the bitter Aperol. They were perfectly refreshing for a summer day! We didn't have any food, but after scoping out the dishes being brought to other tables, I'll definitely be back to try it out. read more

I love Aster Cafe! The ambiance is so lovely and I usually recommend this place to people who are in town for a short time. Love the patio and interior. It's near the stone arch bridge and in a lovely area in general to walk around. The food and drinks are fantastic and the service is always exceptional. They also have live music there sometimes. Highly recommend! read more

Great food. Service is decent. Been here twice and the servers were extremely awkward/uncomfortable. LOVE the club sandwich. read more

Aster Cafe - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I seem to be in the minority here, but this was just underwhelming. I was not excited by the mains on the menu: sandwiches, flatbreads, bowls. The lamb flatbread was fine, but with all of the fantastic pizza options in Minneapolis, it just feels like cheating on your wife. On that note, we ordered the side piece cocktail, which lacked balance. Average service but I understand their patio is always busy. The view and location saved the night from being totally meh. read more

Loved Asters Cafe! The outdoor patio was wonderful. We went during happy hour and their wine pours are perfect. Got a salad, but wish I had gotten another dish as many of the salads don't have protein. Would go again. read more

Aster Cafe - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Aster is great, wonderful patio + view of the river with well spaced tables for social distancing. Had a great server who recommended the best apps. HIGHLY recommend the crab dip! No imitation crab here! I haven't loved seafood around Minni, but this dip was one of the best summer treats I've had in the cities (if you like seafood). Walk up reservations only, so don't try and book in advance, but got a table right away. read more

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Great spot by the Mississippi River to enjoy Minneapolis' skyline and romantic vibes. The patio seating is socially distanced and decorated with string lights. Their menu featured lighter, bistro-style fares. Don't go there hungry. QR code menus for a contactless ordering. Good service. Self-serve water. My fiancé and I shared the BBQ Brisket Tacos, Charcuterie Board, and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich that came with a small Tomato Bisque Soup. Hands down, the best dish there was the Grilled Cheese and soup! Hearty, light, and cheesy; toasted to perfection! Plus the soup was so creamy and well-seasoned. The other two dishes were okay. The watermelons in the tacos were a nice, unique touch. The Charcuterie Board featured a nice variety of meat and cheese; I think they should add some nuts to it too in the future considering the price. We arrived to the cafe on the hungrier side, so their smaller, lighter dishes didn't fully satiate us :( Also, Walk-up reservations only so it's on a first-come-first-serve basis. When we got there though, we were seated right away. I'd go there for the view and experience. read more

Aster Cafe - The beautiful view ft. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich + BBQ Brisket Tacos + Charcuterie Board - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This is a really fun patio spot in the city by the river! The menu for drinks and food are nice but could have a few more options/variety. The food quality is nice and everything we tried was very good (turkey cesar salad and the turkey sandwich). This is a casual spot, so keep this in mind for when you plan a visit. The service is fine, and mainly why I give this place a 4-star. I think the attention to detail and overall service could be improved. We visited this restaurant with a group of 6 people total. Putting 2 tables together for a better eating and drinking experience would have been nice. Instead we shared 1 quite small patio table. Overall, the location and casual cafe experience is very nice, and the food quality is good. I am not jumping out of my seat to go back to this place, but I would go again if I was in the area and it was convenient. read more

Aster Cafe - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Such a cute place! I love coming here in all the seasons. Their coffee is average and in the summer they charge extra for patio seating if there's live music. I went here to get dinner for a birthday and got the noodles. They were decently spicy but I wish they had a vegetarian protein option like tofu. They only had chicken which I didn't get and I was hungry very quickly afterwards. I love the vibes but food is average and could be better. read more

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We have been to aster cafe often but this was our first brunch experience. The brunch menu was limited. The eggs Benedict had a vegan sausage was was sub par. The potatoes and bacon were asked to be well done and crispy, but this was not the case. We have liked the dinner but we will not be returning for brunch. read more

This is the best gluten free crust I have ever had. It isn't advertised on the menu, so just ask your server. Great drinks, comfy bar.

Aster is first and foremost about the vibe and location more than the food and drinks. But it is one of the best in its scope. A wonderful European-type patio on St Anthony Main overlooking the river and Minneapolis skyline is tough to beat. And inside is charming as well as an historic space in the city. Not to mention they provide movies in their patio and music in their dining room to constantly bring a new flavor to their spot. Usually, the food is sub par and disappointing. However, I had a new dish on a recent visit that I enjoyed a lot. I had the Shwarma bowl and would recommend it. So despite the culinary limitations, I find myself recommending this place often because it's so charming and well rounded. Find a seat on the patio on a crisp August evening and it will be hard not to enjoy yourself. Side note: their COVID protocol with contactless menu via QR code, expansive outdoor seating, and service team with matching safety shirts was well done. read more

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First off, let me say we've had this place on our bucket list for a few years. You can actually get married here and is one of the venues we considered (but we lived in Miami). And the wedding coordinator was awesome in giving us a virtual video tour and answering all of our questions. Fast forward a few years and now we live in the area and came to celebrated 5 years together here. We picked a live music night, which has an extra cover charge but was totally worth it. The vibe, food, and drinks were great and at a great value! It's a cozy spot, and part of a coop building along the river, so you'll exit the cafe when you look for the restroom, but it certainly transports you back to a different time. All of the chairs are comfy and the service was awesome- our waitress was super attentive even that it was a crowded night. We purchased a bottle of Rose Prosecco to celebrate and it was very reasonable price, and delicious! We ordered the hummus place, artichoke dip with bread, and two basil pizzas and everything was so good! When we went to close out, I'm sorry to admit that I didn't see the tip section on the digital reader as clearly, and so went to sign quickly. Having a visual memory I realized it was at the top but in a dark blue so it's easy to miss in the dark setting of the cafe. Regardless, they've made us a life long customer and we will be coming back over and over again, and make sure to bring our friends! Thank you Aster Cafe! We will be back! read more

Aster Cafe - Song &Stories night band coming to share some lovely tunes on a Friday night! - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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In town for work from Hawaii. Gorgeous day to be being outside. The first signs of Spring after last weekends blizzard. There was no evidence the airport was closed due to weather just seven days ago. Great outdoor dining would have loved to have seen this lit up at night. Matt was our server and he was amazing and friendly. We ordered the watermelon feta brisket tacos and a charcuterie. Perfect for a pseudo tapas feel to be shared. The tacos were amazingly delicious the charcuterie had great cheeses and meats. It was a little large for two people. Maybe getting the cheese platter would have been better only for size. The charcuterie was delicious but we felt bad we didn't finish everything. This is on the historical Main St. & it's nice to sit here and people watch as everyone walks by. Everyone was out since last weekend there was so much snow. It was cute to see all the dog owners walking their dogs. Almost felt like a dog parade. Definitely check this place out. You can't beat a place that has indoor and outdoor dining! read more

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Good food, good service. overall recommend for a chill night with friends, family or whoever

First off, all of the restaurants on St. Anthony Main have amazing real estate. You really can't beat looking over the Mississippi River at the Stone Arch Bridge and Mill City District. Even just watching the people run over the bridge or through the park is entertaining if you like people watching (you bunch of creepers). Many of the restaurants have wooden decks for their customers to use but what puts the Aster in a different light is that they have a stone patio set off of the street with mature trees growing throughout to provide nice spaces splotches of shade. It was reminiscent of a bistro cafe in Paris, although this place is twice the size of any normal cafe found in France but why be snobby? I first was looking for something to quench my thirst so I went with an interesting tropical note beer. It was very refreshing and light, crips and slightly sweet with notes of honey, mango, and pineapple. They also seem to have a theme of creating southern cocktails and I was almost tempted to order a Bourbon drink but I didn't feel like dropping almost $20 on two drinks. Most of the food dishes at the Aster are small and shareable. The portions though are decent for one person to have on their own and be filled. Once again, very reminiscent of a Parisian cafe. I had the Bacon Apple Gorgonzola Flatbread. It was divine. Crispy flatbread topped with fresh mozzarella, Gorgonzola cheese, sliced Granny Smith apples, and crisp bacon all topped off with a balsamic glaze which I then topped with Chalupa hot sauce. Man that was a treat. Lastly, the wait staff was pretty good. Our waitress must have been new because she seemed to question herself and pause quite a bit but she still did a stellar job, and she recommended the refreshing beer so she did her job very well. She also rocked when we asked for our check asap because we had to get to a movie and she was lighting fast. read more

Aster Cafe - Look at those masterpieces! - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I'm kicking myself I haven't tried Aster sooner. While the food doesn't knock your socks off the shaded outdoor patio, great full bar offerings and view of downtown arguably make this one of the most romantic dining spots in town. It's pretty casual, which suited girlfriend and me fine. Super happy with the wine and cocktails the server suggested. Inhaled the delicious artichoke dip with focaccia. Indulged in more carbs with the yummy flatbread pizzas (GF had Truffle & Prosciutto, me pepperoni) and small garden salad. Perfect place to linger over wine and sangria, people watch and enjoy a beautiful Minnesota summer evening. We talked about how this is the kind of place to bring out-of-town guests. We will be back! Pro tip: After dinner cross the street and take in the dazzling views at Water Power Park. read more

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Good food, good drinks, good service. A little spendy. Come for happy hour and get a pitcher of sangria. Sit on the patio in the summer. Harry Potter vibes inside. The live music is usually good but you have to pay a fee ($5 or so per person) read more

Aster Cafe - Vegan shawarma bowl (I ordered with regular feta and tzatziki, so mine isn't actually vegan) - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Amazing customer service and super clean! I went for the first time and tried one of their sandwiches. It was hard to put down on the drive home. Also recommend their insta if you are a foodie read more

Really charming cafe in the arts quarter, with live music and some good brunchy items like quiches and lox and avocado toast (hate all you want it's delicious). Compact and a bit noisy, but that speaks to it's popularity if nothing else and it's good to see them being frequented. read more

Good food but watch out! They do that 4% hidden fee BS because times are tough? Not coming back again.

My husband and I LOVE coming here! In the summer and fall, we enjoy sitting outside on the patio. The indoor space is cozy and warm with a really relaxed atmosphere. The food and drinks are always delicious. I love their avocado toast and old fashioned. The service is quick and accurate and I've always had a pleasant experience. The only BAD thing to say is that they are closed on Mondays and that is date night for us! Bummer! read more

Aster Cafe is a lovely spot down by the river for a lazy afternoon or after work drink. They have a decently sized patio which I've never had to wait more than 10-15 min for a table. If you do have a wait you can simply take a stroll down the river walk and enjoy the air. We ordered the hummus platter and chocolate crepe brûlée for a shared dessert. Both were solid options that went great with our wine. The hummus platter has a good selection of veggies, cheese and crackers. The dessert proved to be a nice counter pairing but was too rich for us to finish. Pricing isn't bad when you're getting their happy hour but I've had some items from the dinner menu that were just okay. I would come here for happy hour or a lite bite before a movie any day. read more

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I was taken here by some local friends and it was the perfect spot. Huge adorable outdoor patio along the river. I've since returned for lunch as well. The food and drinks are wonderful. I wasn't sure what drink to get and the waitress was so helpful and even had them change one drink to accommodate my taste preferences. I've tried the flat breads and a few salads and everything was delicious and reasonably priced. I would note the flatbread is more of a pizza but still just as tasty. Would recommend if you're in the area! read more

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This place is super quaint. I enjoyed eating brunch here by myself one saturday morning (yup, sometimes I dine by myself. Opentable says dining for 1 is on the rise...lol). The restaurant was really calm and inviting. As I sat outside, the view of the Mississippi River was lovely and my Salmon Flatbread was delightful. Of course I had a mimosa or two and loved every sip. I can see this Aster Cafe being great for multiple occasions, whether it be a casual get together for friends and family to catch-up or something more intimate, like date night, preferably at night it would get the job done. I took the path less taken and just enjoyed its charm by myself and look forward to returning. The menu is very simple and lean so it makes it easy to narrow down your options. read more

Aster Cafe - Salmon flatbread - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A friend of mine went to the Aster Cafe some months ago. She had the "Broadway Bubbles" mocktail and said it would be her drink of the summer. We live in Canada and I wanted to do something nice for my friend. So I emailed the restaurant to ask for the recipe of the drink. I wasn't sure if I would get a reply, but low and behold, they sent me the recipe. Thanks for being awesome Aster Cafe! read more

I tried going there after the Halloween half marathon. I walked in with the first wave of folks as they were opening. I sat down, 3 other tables around me sat at the same time. Some people sat at the bar. Everyone else around me got waters, and their orders taken. The wait staff walked around me as if I was invisible. No one even bothered to stop at my table, not once while all the tables around me were being serviced. I waited patiently, trying to catch the attention of someone, no one looked my way. I waited for a good 30 minutes and decided to leave. I felt discriminated against for being the only person of color in the establishment. Needless to say, I will never go back there and I encourage others to do the same. As I walked out, I let the hostess know how I was treated. She at least apologized, too little too late. read more

I had been wanting to try this spot for a few months and finally made it over. We were able to get a spot on their patio with a great view of the city and river. We went for Sunday brunch and they had live music indoors as well. Drinks were good and my food was really great as well. Looking forward to going back again read more

So...this place. One drink turned into one of the best bar/restaurant nights of all time. First of all, Eddie and Jackson behind the bar need to quit it. These guys treated us so nice all night. Eddie is not a drink mixologist, more like a drink psychologist. He knew what drink was needed based on your personality. Instead of rolling their eyes at us when we didn't know what we wanted and when asked about the infusion liquors, they offered us samples and made some truly fantastic cocktails. I really enjoyed the Farm Girl Saison beer and the Divine Occulist Brew. My friend had an aviator martini and a jack rose cocktail. We tried the small size charcuterie platter and the shrimp ceviche. These items were perfect for two people to share with drinks. It was just enough food to snack on and feel satisfied without getting over full. Aside from this place being adorable inside, you have an unparalleled view of the Mississippi River and downtown Minneapolis. Sitting at the bar all you have to do it gaze out to see the city. Inside the Aster they have fun signs, a retro cool bar space, and just this super cozy atmosphere. I visited on the first day of fall, but I bet it's just something see coming here in the winter. Would love to come back to the cozy, dim place and relax inside while the snow falls outside. This place really exceeded my expectations and helped make Minneapolis a new favorite destination. read more

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Love the ambiance of this place! Cozy, exposed brick and wood, awesome location by the river. It was an awesome pit stop on a Saturday afternoon. Only had a glass of wine but would love to try their menu in the future. One very notable downside was the service. The staff could not have been more straight-faced and disinterested. I came in with a smile, and as an out-of-towner I look for opportunities to casually chat with the bartender and ask about the city. Nope, he wasn't even interested in saying hello, just what I wanted to order. Oh well! read more

Aster Cafe - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Apparently there is live music during brunch on Sunday's -I'm bummed I came on a Saturday but it was still fun! We got seated right under the cute Aster sign and I ordered the Shakshuka. I don't know if I ordered it because the name of the dish was fun to say or the description of the dish sounded amazing. It was a tomato based dish with perfectly cooked eggs hiding underneath (yolk wasn't fully cooked which I love) in a sizzling ceramic dish. I was able to eat it in spoonfuls or use slices of pita bread to scoop up and eat. It was rich in flavor and very filling for brunch! It's right by the Stone Arch Bridge so we were able to walk to it after our meal! read more

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Great place with a great view of the Minneapolis skyline! The environment was pleasant and dog friendly. We went around 1:00pm and it was fairly busy, but we were able to be seated right away. The food was amazing. We both ate every bite of our food! read more

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This cozy cafe is located in Saint Anthony Main and has one of the absolute best views of the city. On a bitterly cold night, I warmed up with an excellent Irish coffee and some outstanding jazz music from the band. The service was friendly and attentive during our entire visit. The interior lighting is rather dim, making it seem like an ideal romantic spot for a date night. It does get rather cramped so timing is key if you want to get a table. read more

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Excellent food. Service was good, but slow as they did not have enough help. Superb patio.

One of the nicer outdoor patios in NE, especially with the twinkling lights at night. Aster is a place I go to for the ambiance and the music but notsomuch the food or service. The flatbreads are decent though and I do appreciate the interesting toppings. In the summer the outdoor patio is beautiful and it's got a great view of the river and the city. If you like music, you can see a lot of shows for cheap here. They feature local musicians who play bluegrass, jazz, pop/rock, swing, and other varieties. You can see most shows for $5 or $7 but some are free. A good deal indeed. While you're enjoying the patio view or the fun music, be sure to order a glass of vino or pint of beer. They have a good variety of drinks here at pretty reasonable prices, especially at happy hour. $4 to $6 wines and beers, $4 small plates, and $7 flatbreads. You can have your fill of adult beverages and food for less than $20. If you prefer a more relaxing environment, Aster morphs into a coffee shop in the early part of each day. You can savor a latte and chill out with a good book here for hours. read more

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First time for me but my girlfriend has been here a few times with her daughter. The location is near the Mississippi riverfront and the outdoor seating area we sat at looks south towards downtown Minneapolis. Amazing views! Seated immediately, I glanced at the brunch menu as we were starving and thirsty. First order of business was to drink several glasses of water when my attention turned to the parade of mimosas passing buy. After being properly hydrated, we ordered our mimosas and proceeded to look at the menu. The housemade [sic] ham and bacon quiche caught my eyes. My girlfriend ordered the Shakshuka, which I never had but it sounded wonderful. After a short wait, our food came out and I couldn't wait to taste them. The quiche was surprisingly dense and eggy, bits of ham and bacon caught in my first bite. I had to slow down so as to not eat it all without sharing. My girlfriend gave me a hearty forkfull of her Shakshuka...epic! Spicy, creamy, and the slight acidity from the tomato sauce made my mouth happy. The side of naan was buttery soft...mmmmm. I could not decide which order was tastier...giving up without a fight, I voted both a five lol. Ten minutes later, both plates were clean (I told you we were both very hungry, having worked out earlier). Feeling good, my girlfriend suggested coffee and dessert...yes! Dessert was an eclectic mix of chocolate mousse and goat cheese.... this will be interesting! Omg...great paring of flavors! We finished it off and leaned back into our chairs, feeling the increase in our girth, but smiling. We left the restaurant and walked around the nearby parks and walkways. We will be back again soon! read more

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Fast and prompt service! Excellent brunch cocktails, I loved my Irish coffee. I was really excited about the brisket grits, but pretty disappointed that my grits were gold. Luckily, the rest was hot enough to make the meal edible. Beautifully poached eggs :) I really loved the atmosphere, and the Sunday morning music was a delight. read more

Always a solid choice for dinner. The bowls are all very good. We got seated around 7 and were told there was music starting at 9 and then there's a cover charge- fine since part of our group had to be home by 9 for the babysitter. But our server was so pushy about it and definitely rushed us out of there. Mentioned the music and needing to leave twice, the last time at 8pm. Yeah that's fine, it's an hour from now! We ended up leaving by 8:30 and heading over to El Jefe for a drink as we were rushed out. Definitely not an enjoyable relaxing dinner due to our server (and the manager on the floor). I would come back for the food, but definitely not on a Saturday night for dinner. read more

The patio is gorgeous..absolutely fairy tale worthy! Nobody has space as beautiful as this. 10 stars all the way. Food is fine...just a lot of $$ for what you get. (And no gf options either unless you get a separate one if you ask, which we didn't.) Cocktails are pricey too. I would take out of town friends there for a cocktail or ice tea just because it's so pretty. read more