The May Day Cafe is a small, crowded, worker-owned cooperative coffee shop in the Powderhorn…read moreneighborhood of south Minneapolis. We arrived mid-morning, and the place was packed with what were clearly repeat customers who call the place "home". It's easy to see why: the service is quick and friendly, the pastries are excellent, and the coffee is exceptionally fresh. There's also a nice selection of teas. If you come hungry, May Day offers breakfast burritos and the tallest quiches I've ever seen. A word of warning: the place is always busy, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table. The noise level is high, so be prepared to struggle to hear your tablemate. Overall, May Day is what a neighborhood hangout should be--highly recommended.

I love May Day Cafe. It's not just for one thing though. The vibe is just perfect for this…read moreneighborhood. It's always filled with locals and regulars. The pastries, especially the almond croissant are quite good and reasonably priced. I love their breakfast burritos. And their black bean burrito. It's all good!

Nice spot in the Mill District to grab a coffee to go or hang out for a while and browse the…read morebookstore next door. Service was friendly and efficient, and my cold brew was rich and dark but not even a little bit bitter. Plenty of seating in the bright, light interior.

This was one of the best banana coffees I've ever had! The chimp in orbit was so good, and it's not…read moreeasy to nail the banana flavor but FRGMNT found the right way to do it! The apple pop tart was nice and fluffy, too! The area is really cool to check out! There's a book store and art shop in the building, which makes for a fun coffee date! My only complaint is minor, but the barista taking out orders seemed very closed off and potentially frustrated that we were there. But maybe they were having a rough day?

Stopped by Muhim's on my way to work this morning to get a warm beverage because it is colder than…read morecold in MPLS right now. Muhim's had a good variety of drink options, without the menu being overly complicated or overwhelming (which cafe menus can easily veer into for me). I got a medium matcha with oat milk. It was truly exactly what I needed. Sweet, but not too sweet. Big for a medium! And so nice and warm! One person working, who was very kind and got my drink out quickly! Cafe itself is so cute with flowers all over the walls and ceilings. They also had pastries that looked very yummy!

We were walking around Lake and found this great cafe to warm up in. I had the strawberry matcha…read moreand it was very good. Plus, the workers are very polite and helpful, while the ambiance is super chill with lofi music!

Little cute cafe in Nicollet Field, this is the first time I encountered no tips screen when I…read morepaid, I was shocked honestly. Thank you for killing this toxic tipping culture. Food was great, they had kohlrabi salad, my first time to try it in western style cooking, which is a refreshing dish. The dessert section looks delightful. Ambience: 4/5 Food: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 5/5

This is a cute local coffee shop. They have street parking and plenty of tables. I wish they had…read moremore reading chairs (only 2 in the corner). I also wish they had more gluten free options. I loved that they had free refills on coffee though and the soup was delicious. Fast and friendly service. I could tell there were many regulars there that knew the staff. I will be back.

Gigi's is an energetic cafe with plenty of pastry, drink, and breakfast options. You order at the…read morecounter and the staff brings your order to the table. The walls are covered in for-sale art by local artists. It's a feast for the eyes and adds a ton of character. I had a yogurt parfait with their homemade jam and it was fantastic. I've also heard rave reviews of their biscuits and jam.

Gigi's Café is a great laid-back counter-ordering restaurant with excellent coffee and baked goods…read more Their breakfast biscuit sandwich is amazing as is the goat cheese and mushroom scrambled eggs. Highly recommend.

stopped by French Meadow in Minneapolis and the vibes were great. It's exactly the kind of warm,…read morebustling spot you want for a solid meal. The food was the highlight. We loved the Shakshuka and the open-face sandwich.. both were delicious, fresh, and hit the spot. Service was decent as well, keeping things moving even though they were busy. The bakery case looks incredible, and I'm already planning a trip back to try some treats and grab a few drinks. Definitely a spot worth returning to for more.

I hadn't been here since pre- 2020 and honestly based on this experience there's no reason to go…read moreback. My friend made the reservation last minute and not wanting to cause any back and forth, I just went with it despite having mixed feelings about the establishment. The reservation was at 2pm on a weekend. When I arrived, the things felt chaotic. Oddly, there was a sign in front of the dining area stating closed, despite diners being there. After finally finding staff to check in with, I interacted with 3 members of their team that were all confused about the reservation. I was asked several times for the reservation details and group size. Each time I had to repeat I dont know, a friend made it, and why couldn't they just look in their system. No one ever bothered to look for anything. It al felt unwelcoming, disorganized, and suspicious. A waitress finally brought me to a table and left 4 menus one being a dinner menu. Then a guy came over with two glasses to fill with water. When I asked what time the area closes, he advised (with uncertainty) kitchen closes at 2:00, 2:30. Then the waitress came back and said when my friends arrive are we okay ordering from the cafe side. I thought that was bizarre and just said we'll handle things when she (who made the reservation) comes. My group came not long after. However, as I waited I noticed that the menu stated breakfast/brunch ends at 3pm. So why were they behaving like that?!!! Ultimately we stayed, but we all felt very uncomfortable about the ordeal. When the waitress came to take orders, another friend called out the behavior and questioned the reason for their behavior considering brunch goes until 3pm. The response was a bunch of mumbling, just above a whisper. She said something along the lines of wanting the kitchen crew to use the time to instead wrap up/close shop. Then why advertise brunch goes until 3p if you dont want to accept patrons past 2pm?!!! To add insult to injury, while we were seated and food had already come out, we saw them escort two other groups into the area. Facing the entrance I didn't see any of the back and forth that I had received. Interesting, huh! As for the food, I got the grilled cheese and fries, which the waiter assumed was for the teen at the table and just placed it before him. The sandwich was 3/5... no issues there, but the experience overshadowed it. I would not return or recommend this place. If someone know makes a reservation, I'm shooting it down or opting out.

Easy Day is such a cute neighborhood coffee shop. The space has a bright, calming feel and is…read moresomewhere you could easily spend an hour reading or catching up with a friend. I ordered the Blueberry Pancake Latte, and it was fantastic. It somehow captured those cozy blueberry pancake flavors without being overly sweet. The espresso was smooth and balanced, which kept it tasting like a coffee instead of just a flavored drink. The staff was friendly, my drink came out quickly, and the whole shop had a relaxed atmosphere. It was pretty busy and there was limited seating at the time I went. They also have a nice selection of pastries and breakfast items if you're looking for more than just coffee.

They make bakery items on site and have a couple of gluten free options. I appreciate that they…read morehave some outdoor seating. Coffee was good but pricey. Service was fast despite a long line. Street parking is easy. Small tables throughout so better to go with a small group.

First of all, I am a sucker for southern comfort food and fried chicken sandwiches. I have been to…read morethis breakfast spot 3 times and ordered the same item each time because it is that good. The biscuit is perfect, the fried chicken is exceptional, the sausage gravy is divine, the bacon is cooked well (and I'm kind of picky with bacon). Fabulous combo. I really can't speak highly enough of this place. My wife enjoyed the other breakfast sandwich pictured and noting how crowded this place has always been says a lot. The only critical thing you could say is the location is in a small strip mall with limited indoor seating but the ambience is great if you do find a seat. I will continue to go out of my way for this place and recommend giving it a visit.

Food was good, the downtowner is an exceptionally sweet pastry! Also, I really like that you can…read moreorder toasted bread (even a toast flight). Take note, the sandwiches are serviced with biscuits, not their bread... which was a bit of a bummer. On a downside, the service was very poor. It could have been a bad day, but the service here was very rude and seemed very annoyed. We accidentally spilled a cup of water, and when we went to the front desk to ask for a towel to clean up they were not very kind.