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    Lake and Bryant Cafe

    4.6 (126 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Jeremy S.

    First time here and I plan to be back. Among their wonderful coffee creations, they have some very delicious looking food items. There is also a cozy looking fire ring for those colder days to sit around and sip on a latte.

    Sara O.

    We ate here twice in 72 hours, that's how much we liked it. We were in town for a short while, but came back after enjoying our food the first time. It's got a good ambiance, it can get hard to hear when your food is ready at the counter, so pay attention.

    Matcha Latte & Down to Earth Latte
    Amber D.

    This was my first time at Lake & Bryant & it's SO cute. I love the fireplace/conversation area in the center of the restaurant, plus their patio area is perfect. I also appreciate counter service; when you're in a hurry, it's nice to have ordered and be able to leave whenever you get your order. Our drinks came up very quickly, with the food taking a little longer, but it was fresh! I ordered a Down to Earth latte (with oat milk), which was AMAZING. It was the perfect balance of rose, with a little sweetness. I also ordered Huevos Rancheros, which were a bit different than I've had before. They were served on little corn muffins, almost like an English muffin, which were delicious. I would say that everything could've used some more salt/seasoning, but overall it was fresh & tasty. It was also the perfect amount of food, where I ate almost all of it & was comfortably full. Overall, I'll absolutely be back, at least for coffee, & would love to sit on their patio :)

    Holly W.

    The employees are either just grumpy or hipsters. I placed my child on the counter and the employee approached me in a not so friendly manner telling me to remove my child. Then I overpaid for a sandwich for my husband.

    Chelsea L.

    The breakfast sandwich with the waffle buns is to die for! After my first bite, I already knew I'd be returning to have this again & again, it's the perfect mix of sweet & savory! We went on a Friday around Noon and it was packed, could barely get a table, but great energy and a mix of people working on their laptops and people meeting up for a meal. There is a small lot connected which is nice considering it's on Lake Street. Can't wait to go back!

    Prime Rib Sandwich
    Naomi G.

    I used to come here once a week when I lived in this part of town, and the staff would greet me by name. I hadn't been here in ages, and I didn't recognize anyone working, but everyone was still friendly. They have longer hours now, which means they are doing well, and that makes me happy--this is truly a gem of a café. The menu is the same and I hope it never changes. Do yourself a favor--try the Down To Earth latte with saffron and rose. It's unlike anything I've ever had. If you try those spicy noodles, be prepared! They are not Minnesota spicy, they are FOR REAL spicy and delicious. The Prime Rib Sandwich is hands down the best breakfast sandwich in the Twin Cities and I will die on that hill. Coffee infused beef, fried egg, American cheese and sour cream on perfectly crispy ciabatta is as good as it gets.

    Garam masala tofu scramble (vegan)
    Matt B.

    Nice breakfast and lunch spot with some vegan options. Apparently, they've recently changed ownership, so let's hope the quality stays. I grabbed a latte ($4.75) with oat milk (+$1!) to start and the garam masala tofu scramble ($10.75; vegan). The order was ready in under 10 minutes. The latte was solid, no complaints there. The tofu scramble was nicely seasoned, somewhat spicy, a bit under-salted, served with green onions and a bit of chopped tomato, with a side of fresh artisan bread that went nicely with it. I'd say this was a tad underwhelming -- tofu scrambles come a lot more interesting than this -- but good for the price. Nice interior and very comfortable. Solid spot.

    Timothy P.

    Cool ambiance, good coffee! Breakfast sandwich was very solid, prices aren't too bad. Good service from the staff

    Marisa R.

    Great laid back ambiance. Great place to study and gather with friends. Food is wonderful. Wonderful variety of food and drinks. The service is placing your order and wait for your name to be called. Definitely recommend it. The lines were long on a Sunday afternoon.

    Nicole E.

    Cute whimsical looking spot inside. We ordered at the counter. Pick up your drinks on the left of the counter. Staff will call out your name when your food items are ready to pick up your order from the counter. You will also need to bus your own table here as well. Staff are all attentive and efficient. We ordered a green tea pina colada, hot honey mocha with oat milk, steel cut oats less coconut flakes, masala tofu scramble with added Turkey bacon and the fire grilled chicken roll special . $46.18. The hot honey mocha tastes very much like a Mexican mocha. The green tea pina colada isn't my jam, but then again pina isn't my favorite, but that's the only green tea option here. The steel cut coat is nice, the blueberries, walnuts, brown sugar. The fire grilled chicken roll was super tasty and had big chunks of chicken in it. My masala tofu scramble is quite good with the Turkey bacon. The marrying of Indian flavors here really works. The croissant here is so buttery and flaky and unbelievably good. The tofu scramble comes normally with a white dinner loaf. It all worked out nicely that our hotel had s dismal breakfast for us. We got to discover this place our first full day here. :)

    Matcha Smoothie Bowl
    Markeda D.

    Unique menu options and delicious lattes. Each time I've stopped in for breakfast the staff have always been courteous and patient while helping us place our order. I like the fire place and the plants all over the cafe. It really gives the space a cozy feeling and improves the atmosphere. I ordered a Matcha Smoothie Bowl with coconuts, matcha yogurt, goji berries, blueberries, mango purée, flax seeds, walnuts & date syrup. Wasn't very sweet and it was really creamy. I also had a orange lavender latte with lavender flower and orange zest syrup with oat milk. I ordered it iced but the barista accidentally made it hot, he offered to remake it but it wasn't that big of a deal so i accepted it and it was still pretty good. This spot is perfect if you're looking to stop in for a cup of coffee in a nice spot or even a quick grab and go. On-site parking lot, that wraps around the building, has exits both from Lake St and Bryant Av.

    Iced caramel latte with oatmilk
    Angelina G.

    My favorite coffee shop in Uptown! Their iced caramel latte with oatmilk is unmatched. I love that they have food (vegan-friendly options too!) and the plants inside make for a nice vibe.

    Breakfast burrito
    Debbie L.

    We were in Minneapolis for just a few days and decided on Lake and Bryant Cafe for breakfast. They had a good star rating so, why not. The menus isn't very big, we ordered the Matcha Smoothie Bowl and the Breakfast Burrito. The burrito was decent, the potatoes that came with it were the star of the show. The matcha smoothie bowl, on the other hand, not my thing. I'm sure others think it's delicious, I won't yuck someone else's yum but I did not care for it whatsoever. The ambiance was super cute and laid back, seemed like a great place to work, study, meet to catch up. There's always something, good, bad or indifferent. My "always something" is I wish they would have had another option for a smoothie bowl instead of just matcha. I'd go back for the burrito and to try the breakfast sandwich, that looked really good.

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    Great good, super nice staff! This was such a great find. The chicken Tika sandwich was amazing.

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