I would highly recommend Passport for many reasons! The staff have been incredibly hospitable, and friendly. The food is so delicious, I love how the menu changes monthly. I will always have a reason to come back and try something new. I use to be married to a Nigerian man and really have been craving the food! The Suya is spot on! And I love how the Suya and Jollof rice actually had the heat! Nigerian food can be very spicy and Passport made it happen. The meat pie has a lot of good flavor and less heat (spice). The meat pie dough is different but very delicious. It reminded me more of a buttery croissant! Janel and Tatianna were my servers! They really made me feel like I was VIP! Janel even was willing to have small talk with me and gave me a warm hug goodbye. I also had the please to meet the owner and have a chat with him! He was so fun to talk with and learn about his upcoming visions. Keep rocking it crew! I'm hooked! read more

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Probably the best menu and food in Brainerd (great vegan and vegetarian options), but unfortunately they've reduced their hours and aren't open for dinner on Saturday of all days :( read more

The location has been nicely renovated with softer colors and still a rustic and clean feel on the inside. The staff are very friendly and the bathroom is clean; despite having a little bit of slow service. We ordered the steak burger and the Mediterranean chicken skewers and the meat was divine. We each chose two mocktails and though they were smaller than we would love, they were both delicious. And afternoon lunch total was $53 for two people. read more

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I stopped in town and came here for lunch. We were warmly welcomed upon entry. I ordered the Everything Avocado Toast with chicken and wild rice soup on the side. It was the best avocado toast I had, and the soup was delicious. The waitress was very kind and did a great job. I can't wait to be in town again so I can stop by here, the menu was full of good sounding options! read more

Passport - Everything Avocado Toast and chicken and wild rice soup - Sandwiches Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

This is a really cute place located in the cute small town feel of brainerd. Plenty of gift shops around. I felt like this place stood out because they have some hipstery menu options. There's street and lot parking which does fill up fast on the busy days. The place itself was quiet on a Saturday at 1:30pm. Very cute and decorated with plants on the inside I indulged on the Bloody Mary and the wild rice dragon bowl. The bowl sounded light and delicious. The smoked salmon was an excellent smoky flavor that stood out to me. I felt that the bowl was a missing a complimentary sweetness to it though. The walnuts added such a dull crunchy taste that didn't serve much purpose. I would've liked to see maybe some pecans or cranberries instead? I would've liked to see a little more apple slices as well. The creamy balsamic was amazing! I thought it was ranch at first, I have never seen a creamy balsamic like this. I would recommend not to dump the dressing onto the dish all out at once because it looses its flavor real fast. The bloody tasted like a simple bloody. I wished a place like this used their own mix. Instead they use zing-zang which isn't unique at all and anyone can get that mix at the liquor store. P Prices were fair and so was the service. Kind of a black sheep in the small-town feel of brainerd. read more

Passport - Wild rice dragon bowl - Sandwiches Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd, Minnesota's hidden treasure--gourmet dining in an atmospheric, historic building. Friendly staff, reasonable prices, and unique & very homemade food choices. The menu changes once a month. We came for brunch this weekend and had delicious biscuits & gravy & the Everything Avocado Toast. The smashed roasted potatoes are to die for. We could not resist ordering the Dessert of the Month: a Coconut Cream Pie that we WILL be returning for soon. Yum!!!!!!! read more

Stopped here for an early dinner before the Escape room across the street and the service was super kind. I loved that they did a soup flight that allowed you to try everything. The server was also really nice about my friend who is gluten-free I have to say, though my steak dinner and the broccoli side had way too much of the jar garlic on it. I also did not love the Italian meatball soup, it had little pieces of chopped up salami that made it taste kind of funky. The inside was super cute and the music was pretty decent! Probably one of the nicer spots you're gonna find to eat in Brainerd. read more

Great setting and atmosphere. Chicken pot pie to die for. Mixed drinks are excellent and affordable. read more

Passport - Chicken pot pie is awesome - Sandwiches Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

I had A delicious salad that combines wild rice with veggies and added chicken. Loved it!

Just came here for the first time and the food was absolutely amazing, we ordered the veggie lasagna, and the spring roll salad. Service was great but it does take a little bit of time for you to get your food, I think because they make everything super fresh. The atmosphere is cute and cozy nestled in the old Brainard downtown area. A must go to spot. read more

Passport - Veggie Lasagna - Sandwiches Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

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Wow. We were impressed with the food and the service. We had visited this restaurant last year and enjoyed the food. We were glad to find that the restaurant is still the same, with a new name. It has truly unique food with excellent flavors. read more

My wife and I went here for a date night dinner. Very artistic and memorable decor with an overall fun ambiance. Service was attentive but didn't seem like they were excited to make recommendations or ask us anything personal about our visit. I got the beef and cheese sandwich which was decent but not something I'll get again. My wife got the dragon bowl which she thought would have more 'Asian' flavors, adding smoked salmon which was delicious. We might be back to try the spring rolls and another entree. read more

We love that they always seem to have something different and interesting on the menu - things you can't always get in Brainerd! You can't pass up the patio in the summer! read more

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Fast, friendly service and fresh delicious food! Very cute, artsy atmosphere inside. I had the Fresh Spring Roll. read more

Passport - Spring rolls appetizer with Shrimp & Thai peanut sauce - Sandwiches Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Comfortable atmosphere, unique menu offering fresh, local ingredients. Great drinks and a private meeting area. Super friendly service. Note the eggroll bowl is very salty if that is a concern. read more

As mentioned on other reviews, the service was slow... very slow. It wasn't that busy for an evening. The CWR soup was good, but the CWR pot pie was too salty. The read more

One of the better restaurants in town for the health-minded. A flair of ethnic cuisine, the red curry has a unique, tangy twist. The smoked salmon salad was great. Service is warm and friendly. Their outdoor patio surrounded by plants is worth the stop. read more

Passport - Red curry, spring rolls - Sandwiches Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Stopped for a quick bite and food and service was outstanding. We had the Mushroom Fries, lobster skewers, and wild rice soup. All the food was very fresh and obviously freshly made. We will definitely go back again read more

This is the best restuarant in the area. The food is DELICIOUS. So many great options. 100% recommended.

The food and service were phenomenal! I ordered the baked bruschetta as an app and it was phenomenal! The dip it came with was cheesy and delicious! The Grown Up Grilled Cheese was great too (though a little smaller than I expected). Many vegetarian options were available for my partner. What really stuck out was the service! Our server, Jordan, was incredibly attentive, personable, and kind. My partner really enjoyed the iced tea and received many complimentary refills on it. Great outdoor patio with umbrellas available for shade. Overall a great place and I'd come back in a heartbeat! read more

Horrible service. Took us forever to get our drinks (20 minutes for a fl cut and 3 beers with 4 people behind the bar). The hen it took the waitress another 15 minutes to come back and take our order. Long time for food to arrive. I had the walleye sandwich it was very bland, no flavor. I have never eaten a fish sandwich where the bread was the most flavorful part of the sandwich. No one who was with me thought their food was good. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Friendly service and great quality food with a unique twist. The ambience in there is laid-back, but cute and shabby chic. A slight musty smell, but you used to it. read more

This place a lot of potential. The staff is super nice but a little slow and a bit under staffed. The spring rolls have great flavor but were sopping wet! It was hard to keep it together because it was so moist. The Thai peanut was fantastic! The green curry was petty lack luster but maybe that's because most people in Minnesota think ketchup is spicy. The chorizo dip was really tasty. The rainbow slaw was really odd. It tastes like something my grandma would make. The slaw would be really good without the mandarin oranges tossed in at the end. The atmosphere, decor and music choice were perfect! I'd come here again but I'd keep it simple and order a burger. read more

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Soups are fantastic, as are the mushroom fries. Great inside with brick tavern interior feels. Plenty of room in the booths and tables for 5-6 sized party's read more

Great service. Consistently delicious food. Relaxing atmosphere. Nice place in downtown Brainerd!

the restaurant was clean and we were seated right away. the atmosphere was quiet and calm. the waiting times seemed excessive. it took about 15 minutes for someone to take our order and 35 minutes to get our food. the food tasted fine but seemed overpriced. the staff was not available to serve when we wished for extra ketchup or ice. and the restaurant did not appear to be busy. might have been an off day. read more

Had 1 steak left and were out of another dish we wanted. The steak was over cooked and had to get a different meal. The fish we had was mediocre in taste. Expected way better for the price and what I've heard from friends. read more

Our family's favorite spot in Brainerd food is great and service is top notch. Thanks for everything

The food was solid and the server/manager was fun and very nice. The chicken curry was the only disappointment, it had all the right flavors but was very watery, I would have preferred it to be thicker with it being made with coconut milk. read more

The food was good! Definitely not a place to take any picky eaters you have in your life!

Really good handmade from scratch fresh food! The Bruschetta BLT, so tasty! The Thai peanut wrap was fresh and delicious! Great selection of craft beers to pair with your food. Perfect stop for a home cooked lunch. Eclectic atmosphere. Fast, attentive service! read more

Interesting old building with unique history, delicious food, & great service. Glad we came in for lunch.

Stopped for brunch on a Monday. French toast, Greek salad, and smoothie for our table. Everyone was very happy woth their meal.

We had Tami serve us and she delivered us an amazing lunch, I had the Red Curry bowl with the fresh spring roll. Spices were just right, not to hot. The Love of my life had the Hawaiian pork sandwich with the wild rice soup. We can't wait to come back and try some other menu options. The whole staff is amazing. Happy at work and wanting to please. Thank you Tami, we will see you again soon. read more

The red curry is life changing, and the service is phenomenal. Do not miss Sage on Laurel!

I went twice while I was in town, the first time I sat and ate, and the second time I got food to go. The first time I got the Athena burger, very delicious. And the waitress was great! I got the Sage Sketti, to go the second time. The salad was beautiful and good. The spaghetti was super spicy to me, I am the first to acknowledge that I don't have a high spice tolerance, but I had thought spaghetti was pretty safe, and I didn't see anywhere in the description that it was spicy. I picked it up at the time they gave, but I got the impression the food might have been waiting a bit, and I'm guessing that's why the pasta seemed a bit over cooked. The meatballs were pretty good though. And the garlic bread was a roll instead. So the first time I thought it was totally worth it, but I wouldn't pay $20 for that spaghetti again. read more

OMG Stay away - staff doesnot listen- no tomatoes- means no kethup - gross - people are not nice- waitress did not want to be there- PEOPLE LISTEN- read more

My mom and I stopped at Sage on Laurel for a warm and sunny week day lunch. We were thrilled to learn they have a gluten free and vegetarian menu. We had the chicken spring roll salad and splurged in the sweet potato fries. The salad was wonderful; crisp greens and veggies, creamy Thai peanut dressing with a gentle heat... Service was impeccable. Friendly, attentive. Food came out quickly. We will be back! read more

Passport - Spring roll salad with chicken. - Sandwiches Near Me - Brainerd, Minnesota

Great food and arrest outdoor seating area for the warmer months. Friendly staff and yummy food options! A gem of downtown!

This is my favorite restaurant in Brainerd. I make it a point to stop in whenever I'm downtown. Great menu, wonderful service and delicious food. read more