Meatball mondays! I've gone for Meatball Monday a few times, and while it's not a transcendental…read moreexperience, it is very enjoyable. It's a cool little place, with a nice bar, and community stuff like trivia night. It's casual and good quality, and you can watch the kitchen at work from the counter. Check it out.

This is a great breakfast place. I've had their breakfast burrito three times now and it's…read moreconsistently great. Love the atmosphere inside, they have lots of plants and cool decor. It's meter street parking but I've never had an issue finding a spot. The meatballs and sausage were amazing, but the pothole pie was really bland. We think they may have forgotten to add seasoning. Some of the tables are pretty small so if you're ordering a few things you may have to arrange the plates carefully to have everything fit. The servers are always really friendly and coffee is good here too. I'm between 4 or 5 stars only because of the pothole pie, but if they fixed that it would get 5 stars from me for sure! (Pictures of pothole pie and meatballs & sausage are from after we had started eating them)

I had high hopes based on the menu I read online and photos. Dishes were not traditionally prepared…read moreand lacked flavor. It felt like an intentionally healthier take on traditional foods, however fell flat for me. Coffee was ok. I had higher hopes in this area as well. The service was fine and staff are friendly. Straight forward, self ordering process. The place is nice, clean, and located in the middle of plenty of shops and restaurants uptown thus the two stars.

I visited Lake and Bryant Cafe hoping for a great Uptown breakfast experience, and while the…read moreatmosphere is certainly cozy--with a nice vibe and that famed fireplace lounge--my visit was a mixed bag that ultimately left me feeling disappointed. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and unfortunately, it missed the mark. For a café that seems to put so much effort into its unique menu the sandwich felt processed and lacked the fresh, high-quality ingredients I expected. It was just an unsatisfying start to the meal. The waffle tasted like one of those store-bought belgian waffles However, I have to give credit where it's due: the espresso was excellent. It was nice and strong, clearly made from well-sourced beans. It's a great spot for a caffeine fix. The staff were kind and attentive, and the cafe itself is a great spot to work on a laptop, but based on the food quality of my visit, I can't give it a full recommendation yet. I'll likely be back for the coffee, but I'll stick to one of their more popular items next time.

FINALLY made it to my neighborhood cafe! This spot has been on our list for ages, and so glad we…read morefinally made it in. We came as a group of 5, towards the end of their opening hours around 1pm on a Sunday. It seemed like it was a big rush before us and they may have been short staffed - several of the tables around had not been cleared yet, our server seemed a bit frazzled, and they were apologizing to a few customers leaving for the long wait. So take note that they are likely busy on weekends! Didn't bother us at all, and our service was speedy fast and charming. I'd been eyeing the menu and reviews beforehand, and KNEW I'd be getting the Philly Scramble. A Philly Cheesesteak with eggs and hash browns?! That's like my dream brunch. We also ordered FOUR rolls for the table: two cinnamon and two caramel. Both types were delish! I'm happy to report that my Philly Scramble was absolute perfection and I brought half home it was so big. Most of our party brought extras home as well. Awesome portion sizes, reasonable prices, and you can't beat the ambiance - classic diner booths and almost a church reception vibe with vintage pictures on the wall. A true neighborhood joint that cares about serving the community. We'll be back often!

Walked to this laid-back greasy spoon from our VRBO to meet a friend. It was 9:30 AM on a Saturday…read moreand very easy to get a table. Kind of your stereotypical greasy spoon. We ordered one of their homemade caramel rolls to split among the table. I cannot begin to tell you how amazing it was! Our waitress was stellar! She brought my friend and my dishes out and said she'd bring my daughter's meal out when she got out of the restroom so that it wouldn't get cold !!! I've never had anybody do that before! She had the French toast and said it was fantastic. My friend had eggs and hashbrowns and said the hashbrowns were perfect. I had the shrimp and grits which were good - but not out of this world. All in all a lovely morning!

I wish I had 1/2 stars because I would like to give 4.5. The food was all amazing, service was…read morewonderful, but the portion sizes were just too big (I know, some of you will love that, but I really hate food waste and I'm sure whatever the aggressive little birds miss is getting wasted) and the seating is limited. But I don't want to punish them for being what they are - a tiny restaurant that serves great food in large portions. We all got pancakes, two of us with blueberries (absolutely a yes), bacon, eggs, and shared one of our hashbrowns. The bacon was perfectly cooked, thick, and flavorful. I am not a hashbrown fan, but I could understand the fuss. The blueberry pancakes were absolutely delightful. My husband went to the bathroom midway through breakfast and one of the tiny birds jumped right up on the edge of his plate and prepared to dig in. It was not easily dissuaded, so we ended up having to cover his food with a napkin. So I think the birds are also on board with the 5 stars. :-) Service was great, food was quick. I would bring people here again for sure.

I'll say this; go at your own risk. It's really about what you can tolerate…read more The food was good and provided a more than average portion size. I was full. The service was tolerable considering the fact it is only one waitress covering the place (about 15-20 people could max out the place; It's a very small spot). But my wait wasn't that long to be seated because I came right when someone left. Took about 15 minutes before my order was taken and about 30 minutes to receive my food. The ambiance...not that great. It's a small and cramped, elongated, diner-style bar top where it actually does feel like you're in your kitchen. But here was the problem, it was very unsanitary. Audible buzzing of multiple flies and seeing them land everywhere and the kitchen was just so disappointing to look at. The chef prepared food with his bare hands and cross contaminated constantly. Now I can be impartial to the fact that at home, most people do this. However, when you're preparing, serving, and selling food, it's just unacceptable. This place needs more employees and a bigger space because there are health code violations here. I'm sure if those two things were provided, they would be more intentional about avoiding these mistakes.

I think The Buttered Tin is a great stop for a simple, casual breakfast. Nice when you want to go…read moreout and have someone else do the cooking. This place is frequently packed, being below an apartment building and in a busy part of Northeast. Street parking is fairly easy to find, although you may have to walk a little ways. Order up front and they'll come find your table. We ordered the Pierogi Eggs and Sausage and a Bennie. The pierogi dish was filling but could have used a little more flavor. Still, with so many different things on the plate, it kept the meal interesting. Unfortunately, the eggs on the Bennie were overcooked, so we missed out on that perfectly runny yolk you want with a Benedict. The bakery case looked incredible, and they also have mimosas if you're looking for more of a brunch vibe. We ended up taking home a red velvet roll, which was dense and pretty decent overall. A solid neighborhood breakfast spot, especially if you're looking for something casual with plenty of options.

The restaurant location is in a good spot on the corner of Lowry'n Marshall NE. Parking is decent…read moreon street. There is an available parking lot. The restaurant is always clean and the service is excellent! The food selections are good organic choices. However, they removed the widely popular, absolutely delicious hot pastrami sandwich. Why? It just disappeared!!! There is no other comparable option to this sandwich on their menu. My heart is broken. I was forced to try another selection: the Bruschetta chicken sandwich. The jury is still out on this one. Not bad. Just not as GREAT as the pastrami one. I tried the ever popular cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting today. It's a one & done for me. The soaked in butter bread is a bit off putting for me. It's like oily wet bread. All of that butter upset my stomach. I only ate 1/3 of it...and had to toss it. Yeah, that's very disappointing. Money is tight...this meal was a real treat for me. All in all, BT is very good, great location, good service, good food.

Walked over to the diner as it's closed to our house and we've never been. When we approached the…read morediner there were zero people inside so we didn't know if they were open but the door was unlocked and we were immediately greeted. Ordered a couple coffees while we looked at the menu. The coffee was some of the best diner coffee I've ever had! I had the Orin sandwich with turkey sausage. The English muffin was toasted on the griddle and had crunchy pieces on the inside which was amazing. By the time we left the place was filling up. Great stop for breakfast!

My co-workers and I were in downtown Minneapolis and decided to take the half mile walk to a place…read moreI have wanted to try for years. Band Box diner. We found a table for 6 at the back and we all ordered some beverages from our wonderfully attentive waitress, refilling our waters as we ran low and was super nice. I noticed they took the tuna melt off the menu, but I ordered the Sloppy Boy instead, which I thought would be like a Philly Cheesesteak burger, but it was more like a Sloppy Joe. The meat was good and tossed in a sloppy joe type sauce. The bun was great, with it nicely buttered and toasted on the flattop. If I came back again, I would order a burger since all of my friends seemed to love theirs and they looked delicious. I did try an onion ring from one of the plates and it seemed fresh and crispy and really tasty. Price was right for high quality food, which I must admit, I was not expecting much from a diner started in the 1940's but it far exceeded just a "Greasy spoon" Not the best neighborhood and my pants stuck to the sticky chair on the way out, but it is a solid place for a lunch with buddies and our server was awesome.

Parking was ample and the easy…read more Walk in and grab a menu and order at counter Left-about 5 booths Right- about 10 counter tables Farther right- huge area for families and groups Dessert counter with delicious and looked homemade cinnamon rolls, fruit tarts, scones. Looked so good!! Fresh orange juice is a huge bonus. What I am used to in Mexico and love!! Ordered simple egg, 2 meats and hash browns. Eggs looked fresh and tasted good. Bacon was thick but next time will ask for a bit crunchy. Hashbrowns were browned crispy. I had pancakes added for a small price as pancakes and french toast is a specialty they are known for. Light and tasty and they have "MN maple" which was delicious. I will come back again and try a Mexican breakfast burrito. I feel like that is going to be my go to. Counter service was excellent. Ambiance is local neighborhood vibe.

This place is conveniently near my favorite massage therapists, so today when I ended up having a…read moresession on an empty stomach, I was ready to eat somewhere closer than home. This is an order at the counter place, but staff is very helpful in explaining how it all works. I got a breakfast burrito and it arrived super fast. It was also big, stuffed full of beans, cheese and hashbrowns, so it kept me full all afternoon. The salsa on the side was tasty and has the kind of heat that sneaks up on you a bit. That just got me to get a glass of water in addition to my coffee, which was excellent. There were lovely looking pastries in the case but I resisted this time. I think there are 3 rooms, lots of wood on the walls and in the booth construction gives it a cozy feel. The all gender bathrooms are spotless.

Tried it for the first time today after seeing it a few times. I had the Hope Waffle and a nitro…read morecold brew that were kinda good, but definitely not worth the price. The service was fine, and the atmosphere was okay.

Hope Breakfast Bar is continually one of my favorite places to grab breakfast, and I've now been to…read morefive of their locations. This time our family tried the 5th Avenue Minneapolis location right across from Twins Stadium. Quick tip, park in the garage facing the restaurant on the left side. It's an easy elevator ride up and the signage makes it simple. Matt was our server and did an outstanding job. Great service always makes a difference. Beverage options were excellent too, stuff for everyone, mimosas, specialty coffee drinks, and really solid drip coffee. The menu has a great balance of savory and sweet, so naturally we tried both. We had the breakfast sandwich with sausage, a BLT on a croissant, biscuits and gravy, pancakes with fruit, and a croissant-waffle fusion with lemon and sweet cream. Honestly, everything was delicious. What I appreciate most is the atmosphere. These restaurants just feel comfortable, welcoming, and easy to enjoy with family or friends. I'm excited they're coming to Maple Grove, but I'll still keep visiting the St. Paul, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis locations too because I want to see our cities and local businesses thrive.