These are a few of my favorite things. There are some menu items here that simply can't be beat anywhere. Pizza slices, Broccoli Cheddar Quiche, Black Bean Burritos, and Blueberry Muffins are the best I've found anywhere. The soup of the day never disappoints and the various salads are always good as well. People are happy to share their table with you here because it's generally quite crowded. The coffee is some of the best to be had in this town, and they always have fresh brewed decaf ready. Pastries, pies are also fantastic. Prices are more than reasonable. Plan to spend less than $10. I can't believe I don't eat here every day. read more

May Day Cafe - Quiche, Greens and Pizza - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I must admit, I love May Day. They are great. Yes, they get SUPER busy on the weekend, but, come on, there aren't any other cafes like this in Powderhorn! The more you go, the more they know you. And, I love being a regular. Grab something to go, because the tables are usually full. Just don't expect NOT to wait in line. However, some things are worth waiting for. read more

Lunch with a friend, very few menu items...especially for those with gluten intolerance. Fine setting for coffee.

Such a cute place! The coffee is pretty good and I was surprised that it's actually cheaper than any of the chain coffee places. I had the jalapeno cheese scone and I love the kick that it has. The breakfast menu is small but I'd definitely go back for a casual breakfast. read more

¡viva la revolucion! This is a great "hole in the wall", down to earth cafe that REFLECTS the neighborhood. The food, coffee and bakery items are all good. And I'm not grading to scale. Yes, some of the critics and quickly read may be true about the characteristics and environment may some validity, but they are fitting! read more

A busy coffee shop and bakery. Great for morning coffee with a friend or a place to pen your next work.

Went for brunch, was very satisfied with the food we ordered. I personally liked their quiche more. Love their coffee

Lovely selection of baked goods - Chocolate croissant was amazing - even if it was in the day old section for $1. However, the cafe does not have enough seating for all it's fans... Seems like a relaxed chill place to spend a few hours while sipping on some good warm beverages, too bad that when I went in with my friends, service was on the slower side, hence the queue wouldnt move fast enough and there was no place for us to have a seat... read more

This place was amazing! It's health focused, delicious, and very affordable. Two scones, a large coffee, a bean burrito, and a breakfast sandwich came in at just under $20! I was also very pleased with how accommodating they were. I'm vegan and was able to find a full meal with no problem. This rarely happens! I also thought it was awesome how they used compostable containers, cups, straws, etc. I would highly recommend (in case you couldn't tell by now lol) read more

When I'm back home in Minneapolis, I'm very thankful that I live so close to May Day. It's a great coffee shop, very reflective of the neighborhood. Everyone is really friendly, the coffee is good and cheap (especially if you get it in a porcelain mug to stay), and the food (all of it is made on-site) is great. The walls are covered with art from neighborhood artists, and even if you don't run into anyone you know, it's great to see all of the generations of Powderhorn coming together in one cozy cafe. read more

May Day Cafe - the front of the restaurant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I've been at work all day and all I can think is why why why didn't I stop at May Day on my way and get a latte and a chocolate chip cookie. Such good stuff. read more

Overall it was good. The place was in a neighborhood that didn't seem too busy or too quiet, the food was ready in a decent amount of time. We had breakfast burritos which were pretty good and we had a 7 layer bar which was quite good as well. Definitely seemed like a hipster haven but that didn't matter. read more

Nice place for coffee and a pastry. Outstanding baked goods, with the almond croissant the absolute best, probably the best croissant in Monneapolis. I love the bean burrito for lunch, and have at times taken home a bag of them for our family supper. read more

Croissants are the best. Neighborhood vibe is very nice. Some of the things are hit or miss, but overall this is a nice cozy neighborhood cafe where you often wind up sharing a table with someone you never met before. read more

A great place to get a fantastic breakfast. They are more than willing to go all vegan, and there are no complaints when you make substitutions. This place rocks! read more

This is definitely the best little place in the neighborhood. Great food and great coffee. Love the vegan options. They're always packed tho :/ but I suppose that's a good thing read more

One of the best cinnamon rolls in Minneapolis...get them early-sometimes they run out. The caramel latte is AMAZING(Housemade caramel)! 4 stars only because there is sometimes a long line, but worth the wait!!! read more

Oh Mayday were shall i begin this place get's a 5 from me im a resident in this great little neighborhood and being 5 blocks away from this little treat makes it all better. Every morning i stop here during winter to get hot chocolate some of the best stuff in town and reasonable prices (: and their pastries are outstanding! seriously try some read more

Definitely would NOT call this place "vegan." I went there for lunch, and they had absolutely no vegan options. The cashier didn't even no what "tempeh" was. Lame. read more

seriously, this is such a good coffee shop. the coffee is delicious, and the dine-in cups are huge and inexpensive. while in minneapolis, i came to the may day almost every day. the food -- croissant sandwiches, fresh foccaccia, and pizzas -- were delicious and totally inexpensive (but i'm from california, so i'm used to paying exorbitant prices for food at coffeeshops). everyone is really friendly, and the coffee shop seems really supportive and involved in the local community. read more

This was a first time visit and likely the last. Time 7:45-8:30a.m, Sunday December 28. So they are sorta known for their croissants, right? Even asking us to vote for their almond croissant for an award via their website. We get there and ask for croissants. Reply, "Usually not available until after 9am." This is interesting since they open at 7:30 and known for baked goods. I understand not having to pay staff to come in early to make the croissants but then owner should take the impetus to do it himself/herself. This is weekend breakfast by the way! "But we do have some day old stuff if you want." Sure, again since they are known for baked good, "we will try one. Oh, you don't have almond that is day old? Ok, settle for chocolate croissant then." It comes out wrapped in plastic. Not heated quickly in toaster oven or anything, cold. Ordered spinach and ricotta quiche. It was quite fluffy! Very good in its look and taste. Service: Counter service, pregnant lady could have been a little bit more welcoming but I will give her benefit of doubt; 1) for being preggers, 2) for having to work on a Sunday morning! There was also another lady in plaid helping herself to coffee and scone before she did any work...likely manager/owner, whomever, doesn't really matter. She just sat in corner with her laptop and newspaper, not really working. What bothered me was that when I was done, again being a first time customer, I didn't know I had to "bus" my own table. She hollers from across the room, not discretely getting up to let me know, hollers "YOU BUS YOUR OWN TABLE IN HERE!" I don't reply. My friend did it, I wasn't going to. Again, as a staff person, manager, owner, whoever she was, she could of gotten off her tookis/caboose and 1) said it nicely/discretely and I would have been happy to oblige or 2) do it herself since she wasn't doing anything but reading newspaper, eating scone and sipping her coffee. If you are a repeat customer, then great, you should know after the first time to bus the table etc. However, being a first time customer, there is no sign or mention when we ordered. The quiche was brought out by counter servers so assumed they would be picking up dishes too. As a first time customer, the service left a nasty dirty taste in my mouth coupled with not having croissants/items we really came there for. The quiche was pretty good but NOT good enough for me to come back for simple food with simple service. Not a lot of food options either, maybe 8 offerings for a weekend breakfast. Food is already made in deli-style coolers and they just warm it up. read more

Wonderful experience! Not a huge menu, but what they have is incredible. Burrito was too large to eat at one time. Coffee robust, orange juice tasted as if it was squeezed this morning, (and it may be). It is clear that details quality and service are the priority here, because the staff cares. read more

I am a fan, oh boy, how I am a fan. The coffee is high ocatane and delicious. The pastries get a lot of the love. But the savory things need some mentioning too. They have giant delicious sandwiches and pizza slices that are bigger than your beagle, but that's okay, you can give him a doggie treat from the jar to soothe his wounded pride. It's somewhere between the nitty gritty of the Hard Times and the preposterousness of French Meadow. A nice little neighborhood joint that does it's thing in the most honest way. Please use your best manners at May Day. Most likely, you will wait in line. They don't hire "teammates" at May Day. There are no coporate videos as a new hire of May Day discussing the importance of being brief with one customer to get to the next. Neighborhood conversations about neighborhood stuff. So you know, when in Rome. But please refrain from making your 1st trip to May Day on the 1st Sunday of May. That is the annual May Day parade in Powderhorn, and that would just be inviting a bad experience upon yourself. read more

My most favorite place in the Twin Cities! High quality coffee, the freshest of pastries, good, basic food, very friendly service, great "regulars" to hang around with, community atmosphere, good wi fi signal, and sympathy and accommodation of my food allergies. read more

amazing quiche and scones!! very friendly atmosphere, locals hang out vibe, great prices, dogs and bikes outside, what more could you ask for?! read more

Just wonderful and laid back. Like a touch of Portland Oregon right in the middle of Minneapolis. Incredible scones and quiche.

A truly outstanding neighborhood cafe, and I'm not even from the neighborhood. My double-shot cappuccino was more like a latte but I'm not complaining, it was super good. The ham, egg and swiss breakfast sandwich was fantastic, and served with a simple salad that tasted like it was picked from the earth that morning. Great community vibe. Free Wi-Fi. What's not to like? read more

Love this place- it's my second home! Lovely staff, incredibly tasty, reasonably-priced food, & always filled with a melting pot of interesting people. Favorite drink: homemade caramel latte; favorite pastry: blueberry muffin (if I were forced to choose just one); favorite breakfast/lunch item: vegetarian quiche which is silky, fluffy & inspired! read more

don't come here if you don't like waiting in line for 10 minutes. don't come here if you don't like dirty and unorganized restaurants. don't come here if you don't like paying $4 for a below-average latte. don come here if you want a hot breakfast item (that is reheated instead of made to order) in less than 20 minutes. don't come here if you want a side of bacon--or any normal breakfast side--with breakfast instead of a salad or potato chips. don't come here if you don't like burritos that are cold in the middle. just don't come here. read more

I keep giving Cafe' s in this neighborhood 5's. But they deserve it! This is another little gem of a Cafe. The only negative is that it is hard to find a seat, but that is because the food is so dmn good! Great place for pizza, quiche, and just about anything else I have tried. read more

I couldn't live without my weekend trips to May Day! It started with the blueberry muffins - even better than my grandma's. Lately I've been hooked on the almond croissants. Their lattes are delicious, never burned or bitter tasting. If I'm craving a hot breakfast, their veggie sausage & egg sandwich always hits the spot. The orange juice is fresh-squeezed. I love May Day. read more

I'd like to give this a 5 star as their coffee used to be amazing and I was there 3-4 times per week. Sadly, however, the last few times I've been in the last few weeks its been...well, less than mediocre. I don't know if they've changed coffee or haven't fully trained the seemingly new staff to make it properly, I may be inclined to try again, but with the abundance of independent coffee shops I'll be frequenting one of those henceforth. read more

My home away from home! Great food, art and people watching. Hard to not get something to eat. The baked goods are tasty. The staff cheerful. read more

Everything about this place is great. They haven't raised their bean burrito price in at least 12 years, good quality ingredients, best croissants, biggest cookies for the price and super friendly staff. Thanks for feeding my family! read more

Although I am a relatively new customer of May Day Cafe, I have had nothing but positive experiences there. My absolute favorite thing to order are the scones. They are fresh, delicious, and HUGE. I can't get enough of them, especially the currant cream ones. The decor is simple and the patrons are friendly and fun. It is a small cafe so seating can be a challenge during busier times, but it is worth it. read more

My favorite cafe was closed on a particular day and I decided to try some place new. I wanted breakfast and to get some studying done. May Day Cafe came up as highly rated and having vegan fare. I get there and the person up at the front was rude to me. It was my first time there and I was not familiar with the menu. There was no vegan food at all. I settled on a veggie burrito, but my stomach was hating that decision all day long. I was charged extra for the drops of almond milk I added to my coffee (no extra charge for milk) and refills were nearly a $1 (plus the extra charge for non-dairy milk each time)! My regular cafe I can easily spend hours studying. It's relaxing and the staff are very kind. May Day place made me feel like such an outsider that I left without getting any work done. I usually give places two tries if I don't like it the first time, to account for an off day, but I don't think I'll be back. read more