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    Hen House Eatery

    4.1 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    HEN HOUSE EATERY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Danielle G.

    Busy little eatery located in downtown Minneapolis! Expect to wait 10 or more minutes, but we felt it was worth it. We went twice in the long weekend that we were visiting Minneapolis, both times we were pleased with the friendly servers, and the quality of food. They also have a bakery and coffee bar if you want to grab that and go, their cinnamon rolls and bars are pretty amazing! We had an apple cinnamon roll once and the next day tried the lemon raspberry bar which was extremely sweet, but everyone thought it was really good. Breakfast can be the usual eggs and bacon, but they have a lot of delicious omelettes, breakfast, burritos, chili, chilies, and a nice lunch, menu of sandwiches, burgers, salad, salads, etc. They also have a full bar if you're looking for weekend, mimosas or a little hair of the dog. Price points are very fair, especially with sizes of plates, staff is super friendly and attentive. If we are ever in Minneapolis again, we will definitely return!

    Two Eggs (scrambled) and Hen Potatoes with bacon and toast.
    Michael J.

    Adequate breakfast here a couple weeks ago at the end of July. Food was okay, though nothing special or noteworthy. Dining alone, I sat at the center counter/bar. Staff were friendly. Atmosphere eclectic.

    Desert bars
    Carlton M.

    This spot seemed very popular. Was packed when we got in there. Decided to order to go. I got the breakfast burger. Was a little messy to eat but very good. The ambiance was good here. And the deserts looked great as well. Would def recommend.

    Chicken and waffles
    Katie S.

    Our food was great and the service was efficient and friendly. We went on a weekday at 9 and it was not too busy. I have been here on a weekend and you should definitely get a reservation if you do that. Very cute space with lots of options to suit everyone. The baked goods looked amazing- I will be back for those!

    Taylor K.

    Good, quick service. Delicious avocado coffee, Mexican bowl, and burrito. Also a wide selection of bakery items. We tried the lemon raspberry bar which was amazingggg.

    Vegan Hash
    Diana C.

    I love that they have multiple vegan options. The vegan hash was really good. Portions are generous and I couldn't even finish all the food. I got a side of avo with it and it was perfect. The strawberry matcha was also surprisingly lovely as an option. I was able to avoid allergens with oatmilk too so that was awesome! The service was attentive at the bar and the vibes were kind of quirky diner ambiance. They also had a cute little shop at the front. Would recommend!

    Contents of the Kitchen Sink Omelet... delicious
    Terry G.

    OMGosh, that's really all I need to say. From the moment we were greeted by the adorable and super friendly host, the outside seating area to the food... everything was perfect. Couldn't have possibly asked for a better experience! Thank you so much for being the best place we dined at all week long!!! Highly recommended!!!

    Herbie Sandwich
    Edward M.

    Friendly, popular place with good food Herbie Sandwich The basil in the pesto comes through strong, in a soft croissant, not sure what the non meat pattie is, it's ok. Sandwich as a whole was yummy. Crispy hashbrowns on the outside, the inside were tender Farmer's Wife Omlette fluffy but the bacon is too thick, so it's not crispy, i ended up not eating it the toast was burnt, i passed on that as well Staff are very friendly but note it gets busy

    Bacon Bloody Mary

    Stopped by on a Sunday at 11:30. Only had a thirty minute wait and were sat inside! The food was amazing - the cinnamon roll with blueberry and cream cheese was stellar! Great flavor and not too sweet. The server was amazing as well with great recommendations. We sat inside and enjoyed sitting by the large windows. Next time I'd definitely opt to sit on the patio!

    Look at the size of that caramel roll...and it's swimming in sauce!
    David Q.

    The food is delicious, the space is huge for a downtown eatery ! Service was good for a busy morning. One thing to note... the booths have hooks on the outside of them which appear to be a safety hazard. I'm saying this because one of the staff's shirt caught on a hook and they dumped a glass of ice water on me... not their fault... but what if that was hot coffee or hot food or something somebody was allergic to? The situation could have gone south fast. As the staff were cleaning up the mess they mentioned how they had told management about the unsafe hooks, and the person mopping up the floor also caught themselves in a hook... Despite the free cold shower I'd definitely eat here again.

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    Renelle W.

    Very inviting breakfast joint in downtown Minneapolis. Staff is very friendly and the decor around the restaurant was quirky and fun. We ordered the carnitas hash, which was filling and delicious. We had the chilaquiles Rojas which is their version of breakfast nachos and the Babes Benedict. The kids' pancake was huge but super cute for the kiddos and $8.00. I would definitely recommend Hen House was groups or families visiting Minneapolis. I liked the strawberry matcha but I really could not get down with the avocado coffee, that was too acquired for me.

    Crab-baby Eggs Benedict
    Sarah C.

    I visited Hen House during an early December trip to Minneapolis. I was able to navigate there through the skyway from my hotel. As a solo diner, they put me up at the bar stools near the check-in. The place was decorated for the holidays. They have mugs with sassy sayings and a whole merch section for Hen House aficionados. I had read that this is a popular spot due to its all-day breakfast, particularly the breakfast cocktails, cinnamon rolls, and Southern-style fare. I ordered a cinnamon roll - the only one available was the berry which wouldn't normally be my first choice. It is huge! Super sweet. I also saw that folks recommended the crab eggs benedict. I followed this recommendation and wish I hadn't - it's not what I'd normally get so I don't have a good reference for how good it was or wasn't. To me it was fine but I kind of wish I'd gotten something else, especially for $23. Overall this place has personality and makes good diner style breakfast food. I'd order differently next time, but there would be a next time if I re-visit Minneapolis.

    Two eggs, potatoes, and toast
    Susan B.

    We were visiting Minneapolis to attend a concert and wanted to find a nearby breakfast spot. Hen House was a five minute walk from our hotel, so we gave it a try. The restaurant is quite large and super cute. We were greeted and seated right away. The walls have fun little things written in chalk and it is very bright and cheery inside. We received the menu and waited a bit before our order was taken. We did not need to wait long for our food to arrive. My daughter and I ordered the same thing with slight variations--Two Eggs, Potatoes, and Toast. I chose the Hen Potatoes which were amazing! Tender on the inside and slightly crisp on the outside--not greasy at all. My daughter had the hash browns, which were just as good--not greasy, but perfectly crisp and flavorful. The seven grain toast and jam were great and our scrambled eggs were cooked just how we like. My daughter also ordered a fruit cup, which was filled with a bigger variety of fruit than she expected and she loved it. I ordered a side of bacon and it was delicious. While the food wowed us, our service was just okay. She was polite enough, but did not check on us until we were well into our meal. Thankfully, we didn't need anything. Our check and my payment were dealt with promptly, which we appreciated. We also ordered a caramel roll to go and were very glad we did. Super tasty and not overly sweet. If you are in the area, stop in. You will not regret it. The prices are higher, but it is worth every penny. We will definitely be returning when we are in the area.

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    Do they accept reservations?

    No they do not. Get your rear end there early...and take some cake home after you eat

    Is there bottomless mimosas?

    We do not serve bottomless Mimosas although we do serve crafts of Mimosas as well as a Menage of Mimosas. Delicious.

    Is there parking nearby?

    There is limited street parking or public lots 1 block to the west or north. The north lot is connected to a skyway and would allow an inside connection if weather is a factor but I think it was $9 for an hour.… 

    Looking for bar bingo in the downtown mpls area?

    I don't believe this would be the place for Bar Bingo. There are many other establishments in downtown area that may have this that are walking distance.

    Are dogs allowed if seated outside?

    There is no outside seating and not sure if they are allowed inside unless they are official service dogs.

    Where is it?

    Downtown Minneapolis per the address shown -- ground floor of larger office building

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