Appro name in the last place I ever celebrated May Day. Well I actually celebrated it in P-Horn Park but I'm all for living in the spirit all year. read more

This is the best quiche in the Twin Cities. A delicious, velvety egg filling in a flaky, buttery crust that is almost always served heated through perfectly (a feat few places can seem to accomplish). The quiche alone would make May Day Cafe one of my favorite breakfast spots, but they don't stop there. The cinnamon rolls are fantastic as well. Lightly glazed and without overly gooey filling, these rolls manage to be soft and flavorful without being chewy or tasting underdone. Seating is limited, so its not a place to hang out all morning for a quiet cup of coffee. But service is friendly and quick, making it the perfect place for a delicious weekday morning breakfast on your way to somewhere else. read more

This place is delicious and super casual. The quiche and pastries are the BOMB; Flaky crust and fresh ingredients. Their service is beyond awesome. They're gonna get to know me here on a first name basis. I love places like this. They notice you and it's such a personal like treatment from the staff to the guest. Officially, customer for life! read more

May Day Cafe - Hells to the yes! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Really loved the vibe of this place. Fresh, tender locally grown salad, great baked goods that are familiar but freshly interpreted, and fair trade coffee. Bit cramped & you hv to wade through the smokers in front but well worth it! read more

May Day Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love having this cafe in the neighborhood. I meet here for coffee with one of my neighbors pretty regularly, and it is very nice. Good, sunny tables for sitting and talking. There are also plenty of people who bring laptops or books for studying and writing. Good coffee drinks, and while I've never ventured much into their food menu, the baked goods I've enjoyed have been wonderful. I usually get one of the fresh croissants to accompany my beverage. read more

A small locally-owned place with a reasonably priced menu of healthy quality food! One of my favorite aspects of this place is that the menu has a variety of items in rotation! it's a great place to take someone that is vegan or vegetarian, as they do not have meat options on most of their items. read more

Great hangout! Always busy by mid morning time. The portion sizes of food has always filled me up and I love their Vietnamese coffee! Yum They also sale cards, mugs and other items. Pet friendly place. read more

Great coffee and a favorite neighborhood spot! The pastries and other food are always tasty

When did the Occupy Wall street protest get a cafe near Powderhorn park and why did they pour cheese all over it? May Day cafe had disappointing menu: Everything seemed to have cheese on it (, even one of the scones did, ) and the menu was limited. The coffee is OK but I would not recommend it for brunch destination. ( I do not put milk in my coffee but I wonder if they have a 'down with the 1% milk' option for a low fat milk there.... maybe.) The workers and clientele are very urban left with beer tee-shirts, cut off blue jean shorts and tattoos you would stop your children from looking at to avoid embarrassing questions being asked later. If you do not expect too much from May Day cafe you might not be let down. read more

TL;DR: Worst service possible. Filthy. Not recommended. Being a first timer to the cafe, I ordered in and chose an open table to sit down in the crowded cafe. It was filthy so I went to the counter to ask that the table be wiped down. Instead of offering to wipe it down himself, the cashier pointed to a dirty sanitizer bucket and said I could do it. Not wanting to sit at a gross table I grabbed the rag from the bucket, but complained to the cashier's coworker. Instead of apologizing for the horrible service this man gets upset as well so I threaten to take my tip back. He tells me to go ahead but grabs the tip jar before I can, saying "I want you to talk to so-and-so about this first" and "if you're upset why don't you just leave." I said I would but wanted my drink to go, and they refused. Little cafes like this you expect to walk in and interact with decent people, not asshole dudes who lash out when you call them out for not doing their jobs or their coworkers who stand back and say nothing. Worst place I've been to in a neighborhood with plenty of other prospects for a coffee. Not recommended. read more

I had a great experience at the May Day Cafe! It's clean, relatively quiet, and the staff is friendly. As the WiFi connectivity is excellent, it's a great place to work or read. My only issue with the cafe is that there weren't many food options, but the breakfast burrito I had was excellent. Thanks for a great visit! read more

Truly a local's hot spot. The people watching was as amazing as the food. The bacon quiche was so uber yummy. It was a huge piece and it came with a salad and I had all intentions of boxing up half and taking it home but it never made it out of the restaurant it was so good. I've never had a fluffy and moist quiche and had no idea what I was missing settling for the rubbery stuff that other restaurants serve. The croissant was so flaky and buttery. Orange juice was spot on. I took a cinnamon roll home for my hubby. One word out of his mouth as he choked down -- awesome. The bite I got was buttery, the frosting was sweet but not sicky sweet like most. So good even heated up hours later for an afternoon snack. I'd be ok going back there tomorrow for breakfast!!!! Super dog friendly. All kinds of water bowls on the sidewalk for them n dogs hanging out at the outdoor seating. Kudos for being so dog friendly!!!! read more

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So here's the thing, I want to like May Day Cafe. I really do. It's the closest coffee shop to my house and the scones are delicious but...the service there is terrible and seemingly anytime I've been in there, children are running amok in the shop. I get that May Day is in the Powderhorn neighborhood and has an earthy crunchy vibe. I live in Powderhorn. I love Powderhorn. Being a hippie is no excuse for craptacular service though. read more

Gonna make this a fast one. Food was good and cheap. cashier was a little short but the barista was helpful and warm. Atmosphere was friendly and warm. If i lived in town, this would be a spot I frequent to do work or for brunch or for a coffee meet up with friend. The vegan options were cheap, large, and plentiful. This is a place you should give a try if you were in the area a place to check out. read more

Super affordable and good. For the same kind of breakfast (more or take) last weekend was $25 somewhere. This was $10 for coffee, a scone, a delightful breakfast sandwich plus a side of mixed greens. Will come back 100%. Good service too read more

Always so awesome of a neighborhood cafe! Great quick breakfast options, like the freshly baked scones and croissants. Breakfast burritos, quiches, and sandwiches also good! Love eating there, soo cozy n welcoming. I also walk to park with a lemonade or hot cider, depending on season. read more

Charming neighborhood coffee shop. Savory food choices are limited, but delicious--they usually have one each of quiche, pizza, pasta-or-vegetable salad, and topped focaccia, rotating through a number of choices throughout the week. They also have a simple, regular menu of sandwiches and burritos. Good vegetarian and vegan options, but not an exclusively meat free menu. (The avocado black bean salad is wonderful--get it with chips and enjoy!) Bakery items are tasty, with several regular offerings and a couple rotating treats. I'm no coffee connoisseur, so I can't speak to the quality of the brew, but the caramel latte (with house-made carmel syrup) is delicious, and the seasonal drinks (mint lemonade in summer, caramel apple cider in winter) are both great. (The lemonade is pretty intense, and I usually dilute it a little with some water from the cooler.) All of the staff are very friendly, but they usually only have one person working front of house at a time. This means that service can be really slow, and during busy times, the line builds up fast. This is NOT a place to drop in for a quick coffee on your way to work--you'll almost certainly end up late. But for a low key morning or afternoon spent with a newspaper or a book, this is a great place to hang out. Good food, good drinks, good people. Just keep half an eye on the line and pounce when it gets short. (Tip: if you need a refill on your coffee, you can just leave the quarters on the counter and use the press pot yourself.) read more

Quiche, quiche, quiche. Absolutely perfect. Expect to wait in line, and if you're planning on eating there, keep an out for a table leaving, then try to save it so you'll have a place to sit. I usually get orders to go in the winter as it can be a little chilly in there as the place is very small and the door opens right into the shop, but the summer is great as they have tables available outside. read more

I finally made it down to May Day after hearing and reading all the hype. I agree that it is deserved--my breakfast was substantial, dirt cheap, and quite tasty. My friends really enjoyed their meals as well. The only reason I subtract a star is the dearth of vegan options. For a place so hip, I figured there would be tons of vegan-friendly meals (a hommous sandwich doesn't count!), but was disappointed that none of the available burritos or breakfast sandwiches was vegan. However, the owner apparently overheard my disappointment, and went out of their way to make me a special breakfast burrito which was very satisfying. That said, surely not every vegan that ventures in will be so fortunate. Overall, a solid, seriously cheap, and filling spot. read more

I've been a fan since it opened more than 13 years ago. Love their coffee, their limited food choices, the boho vibe, the people watching, the staff. A bit on the frumpy side, but it works. read more

I have yet to be disappointed by anything here. I moved in around the corner last year and LOVE this place. Everything I have eaten has been more delicious than expected! They always switch up the menu a little bit here and there, so one day they'll have your favorites and another they'll have something you've never seen before. I am in love with the homemade danishes and the stuffed focaccias AND OMG BEST ORANGE JUICE I HAVE EVER HAD! Fresh right out of the best oranges. So yummy! There drinks are all really good prices and delicious too. You can go in here and get a drink and a treat for half the price of a chain and twice the quality. read more

Good lord, the veggie sausage breakfast sandwich is good, and, according to a friend, virtually impossible to recreate in all its glory. Delicious vegan scones, too. Lots of great art on the walls. Tons of beautiful hippies. Perfect. read more

Great food selection here. Comfy atmosphere. Went here with the kids. Wish there were cafes like this in the burbs instead of all the disgusting fast food chains. read more

The line does move pretty slowly from time to time, but it's always worth the wait. The coffee is great and the feel of the place is very comfortable. It can be a little busy. Don't be surprised if you sit down at a table and a stranger grabs the chair across from you. I haven't sampled a ton of croissants in my life, but these are by far my favorite. The homemade cinnamon rolls and pumpkin bars are heavenly too. read more

Quiche was good, breakfast burrito was not, blueberry muffin was excellent. Average place, though I'd like to go back there.

I am a huge fan of May Day. The baked goods are delicious, and there is always a vegan option which is great. I like that there is a new meal/snack option every day, like pasta salads and rice dishes, and the quiche is always wonderful. The atmosphere makes one feel right at home while also enjoying the diverse group of people that assembles to read, chat, or peruse the newspapers that are always scattered about the long table in the middle :-) read more

Get there early (before 10) for fresh from the oven croissants. Chocolate croissants are the best I've ever had, and the almond ones are heavenly too. Super friendly service, lots of regulars. Have only had the baked goods, but the more savory items, like quiche and pizza, also look wonderful. read more

New regular. Just moved here and the chocolate croissants are big enough to share and have just enough chocolate to still feel like breakfast. :) I'm excited to try the rest of their menu, I've heard nothing but outstanding things from everyone in the community. read more

I ordered a breakfast burrito and a cinnamon roll. The extremely low prices (5 and 2, respectively) made me think that the portions would be small, but my meal kept my stomach at bay for 10 hours, and I couldn't even finish it all. Also, it was all super delicious and the place had a great vibe. It is henceforth the best diner I have ever been to. read more

Wow.... Better go to starbuck coffee or dunkin's donuts. The ice coffee here is expensive and taste really bad. This is a waste of money....

This is a wonderful knit neighborhood place, the food is always fresh and tastes like it was with made for your tongue always delious. The coffee and tea is always delicious. read more

Simply put: Go here for the best croissants you'll have outside of France.

lots of great vegetarian options! Just wish they were a little bigger! Although small, very inviting and a great place to go!

Their breakfast and baked goods from this experience were awesome! They have a deep-dish quiche that was super flavorful with a flaky and buttery crust. The breakfast burrito had a nice red sauce with fresh vegetables, a nice tasting cheese and it was pleasantly seasoned. The thing that stood out the most from the trip though was a seven-layer bar we grabbed for the road. It is for sure the best seven-layer bar I have ever tasted! The chocolate and caramel each stood out on their own with the toasted pecans and rich buttery crust put together into this bar in a flavor experience that I have never experienced with a seven layer bar. My only regret is we didn't try the cinammon rolls that were on the counter since I expect they will stand out as much in their class as the seven-layer bar. read more

Yummy! This is a quiet, unassuming neighborhood restaurant. But don't let the decor fool you, the food is amazing. Plus, unlike the Birchwood cafe, this place is ultra friendly and willing to make accommodations to dietary needs. Their carrot cake cupcake was scrumptious. So good, I had to go back for another. Their prices are reasonable too. I will be back!! My husband had the pizza of the day. It was a veggie pesto pizza, and he had it with a side of greens. I got a bean salad and since I don't eat white bread, they subbed out a side if greens for me at no additional charge. If you haven't given this place a try, I totally recommend it. read more

Their coffee is pretty good, but their food is top notch. I have never had items like these anywhere else in the Twin Cities area. The cheddar jalapeno scones are the best. They always have a delicious slice of quiche or pizza ready to serve. Love them. read more

This place makes me happy. I often wonder what I might miss if I ever moved to a different neighborhood, and mayday cafe is always at the top of the list. read more

May Day cafe is not conveniently located for me but I heard good things from a friend, and I'm not the least bit surprised to see so many other five star reviews. My breakfast sandwich with vegan sausage was fantastic, it was served panini-style with greens on the side. I also got to try the buzzed-about black bean burrito, which was also really good - the salsa that they serve with it rocks too. The gentleman who helped us could not have been funnier, and everyone in the joint was very chill and happy. We ended up sharing a table with a stranger they were so busy - but that wouldn't happen just anywhere. I'll be back as often as possible, I wish it were in my neighborhood! read more

I visited Minneapolis in May for the first time. No idea where to eat. Found this place on Yelp. Breakfast Sandwich is under 5 dollars and that was very satisfying. I have no knowledge whatsover around this neighborhood, but appears young and artsy type of people are hanging out there. If I ever live in MN, I would be frequent. read more

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