Nice patio to drink cold drip coffee during warm days, and the staff is always cool and friendly.

Hasn't changed much since I was last here 17 years ago. That's a good thing. Still same good politics, same good food, same self-service.

Healthful, yummy, and affordable: it's not hard to see why this is a local staple. I went with the daily special which was a breakfast quesadilla and I was pleasantly surprised to see three which were made with corn tortillas instead of flour. They were stuffed with eggs, cheddar cheese, grilled green peppers and onions with a side of black beans and fresh salsa and a sprinkling of cilantro. Can't go wrong with that. Dishes were mainly in the $6-8 dollar range and their baked goods looked tempting. This spot is popular with neighborhood locals, so it's a great option if you want to get a taste of the Seward vibe: and it's a good one. read more

this has been my all time favorite vegan breakfast place in the whole world for about 10 years now. and now that I have moved out of Minneapolis I CRAVE it all the time. Their vegan green tofu earth with soysage and fair trade coffee is something I dream about. This place truly supports and gives back the community in many ways. This place is SO mpls. I LOVE SEWARD! read more

Love the veggie and vegan options. Really liked the egg, veggie sausage, cheese, sprouts on English muffin.

This is an interesting place....I felt as though I were in Greenwich Village in the 70s. I wish it were a bit cleaner but overall I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I loved the eclectic menu and especially the vegan options. read more

Super green earth was awesome! Order at the counter and foods brought out to you. We had a big group and everyone liked what they got. The giant pancakes were great too. Upgraded to the sesame bagel with my meal. Healthy yet delicious. read more

I love this restaurant for breakfast/brunch; it's natural and earthy and very good. My favorite dish is Red Green Earth, half portion is plenty of food. Good coffee and lots of seating options, works for large groups. read more

I love the feeling that i am at a family kitchen chowing down with the cousins on some great healthy fresh grub.

Great organic vegetarian food and lovely environment. I especially like the lunches.

Suuuper good food. Awesome options for vegans and vegetarians (lots of tofu and tempeh - yay!) and for omnivores too (tacos, scrambles, etc). Breakfast/brunch all day and creative mixed drinks too!! The place is casual but has lots of indoor and outdoor seating, with a cute little garden. Wifi works. The baked goods look phenom. I'll definitely come back. read more

I like the concept of this place - a co-op where everyone is invested in seeing that things go well. Not so much. We waited an hour and 15 minutes for a fairly indifferent breakfast. At the 45 minute mark, I inquired if breakfast might be on its way, and was met with "its Sunday and you'll have to wait". The person didn't bother to check on our order. Thirty minutes later our food arrived. Anyway...2 stars for a good idea, and vegetarian offerings. The coffee was good. Don't plan on doing anything else that morning. read more

I have been going here for years, I have friends who have been going here since the 70's. It's perfect, earthy, hippy, punk, alt, hipster heaven. Everything is made to order from the best ingredients, and prepared with love. About a year ago they added a dinner menu and started staying open late (hooray!) Food: Breakfast - I love the vegan fluffy pancake with almonds and banana - it's $5 for a pancake bigger than your head smothered in butter and pure maple syrup (someone said you have to pay for syrup and that is not true) For savory dishes the huevos rancheros or any of the earth breakfasts hit the spot. Extra delicious. I have to say the cashew biscuits and gravy were terrible and ranks along one of the worst things I've ever had to eat. Lunch - Hummus sandwich and greek salad ALL THE WAY. So delicious and fresh. Dinner - The veggie burger made with wild rice and the coleslaw. OMG and the chili cheese potatoes..I can't help it, it's ALL so good. They have unlimited fair trade coffee, delicious espresso drinks and the Jamaica drink is spot on delicious. The decor changes, but for some reason the restaurant reminds me of 'grandmas house' you know, it's not quite clean or dirty, your crazy family with all their unique personalities are there, there's some odd decor that they've collected over time - but no matter what, you're always welcome to come over and stay as long as you like. I simply love this place. read more

Food is good. Service is lacking. Been waiting 41 minutes for my order. Seriously, how long does it take to make super red green earth? My friend got his food and is done eating as of 5 minutes ago. Suck it, Trebek. read more

Slow and mean. We have now been waiting 45 minutes for scrambled eggs. Asked for milk w coffee and person behind counter slammed it down and said "here you go, pal". Never coming back here. read more

I chose to go to Seward Cafe due to my sister's special dietary needs and the overall positive reviews. I was excited to try some place new and unique for breakfast, but unfortunately did not have the best experience. I want to preface that after many years of working in the customer service industry myself, I rarely complain, make special requests or write a critique of a business or restaurant. However, it seems necessary to write one due to my experience. Cons: The customer service was very disappointing to say the least. Both times I entered the restaurant (had to step out briefly before ordering), I was never greeted after making eye contact with staff. This was our first time, and we were given very little direction (none at the start). I had to point out to my sister that tea was on the menu due to the tiny advertisement sign out of sight. I ordered a 3-egg omelette, requesting egg whites instead of yolks with vegan cheese, mushrooms and pesto onion. I was informed there was a typo on the menu and I could only order onion or pesto separately. The cashier nodded at my order and I paid. After both of our meals were paid, I checked to ensure the omelette would be cooked using egg whites. The cashier apologized and said she missed that before and that there were no accommodations or substitutions allowed. I asked if they could make an exception and just remove the yolks. She refused again and stated that it has been like this for 40 some years. She had no empathy, presented with an attitude and didn't even offer to ask the cooks. I would have ordered the 2-egg omelette instead had I known this. Later, I witnessed the same cashier giving the same information to another customer who was clearly upset because she requests a very reasonable substitution. Rather than requesting a re-order and a partial refund, I left it alone... put a tip in the jar (I always tip no matter what) and filled my mug with coffee. About the coffee... only the creamers were labeled at the coffee condiment station. My coffee was hardly luke warm before I added creamer and turned cold after a short while. We were given very little instruction about the serving process. "They'll call your name" she said. We sat on the patio and wondered if we would hear our name from out there. After a while, my sister's name was called very loudly from inside. We went in... having no clue as to where to go... and finally found the window where we were apparently supposed to pick up our food. I never heard my name called and the cooks told me my omelette had already been done. We sat down and our food was hardly warm. This I could live with (My sister seemed to go along with everything because she wanted to avoid conflict)... but my coffee was way too cold for my liking. I returned inside and politely requested a new mug. I informed the coffee hadn't been very hot to begin with and I wanted to start fresh. The same cashier was rude and asked why I couldn't just dump my coffee out and use the same mug. I requested a new mug anyway. This time the coffee was hot to my relief. However, I heard the cashier comment behind my back to another worker about my concern, still presenting with an attitude, when I was adding extras to my coffee. When we left, the same cashier was wiping down tables. She looked at us, and didn't say a word or smile. Pros: The food was delicious and the patio was gorgeous. I would love to see it lit up with the lights in the evening. I enjoyed that displays of artwork, knick knacks and other decor details. Most of all, I appreciated the fact that the patio was canine friendly. I would love to return for lunch or dinner, but am hesitant due to the poor customer service. read more

We were just stopping through Minneapolis and had heard about Seward Community Cafe for amazing breakfasts, but stopped in for a drink on a Sunday night. Had a treat of two bands, a Nepalese and jazz. Cool crowd--some might say a bit hippiesh. read more

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The first time I went to Seward Cafe, I had a great experience. But it went downhill after that. The food always takes FOREVER, which is fine if it's at least hot when I get it. The last time I visited will be my last time. The people directly in front of me (who ordered the exact same thing as I did) got their food and were done eating and leaving by the time my name was called. And my food was COLD. Not just lukewarm, but full-on cold. Perhaps that was my fault for stopping by the kitchen to ask if my name had been called and I just hadn't heard it. And, please, can't someone just clean the place? read more

Ok, I can't even begin. Favorite restaurant in Minneapolis. I can't tell you how many times i've walked in, hazy-eyed still drunk from the night before, and 10/10 times you've cured my hangover. I'm vegan and this menu is off the fuckkkinnggg chain! I don't ever know what to get, so I always get two meals. The hibiscus mimosas have quite literally saved a life or two. I took my homie there for his birthday, he was blown away. The atmosphere is legit as alllllll hellllllll. And i'm loving' the outdoor seating. Your cookies are to die for, and your peoples are friendly. Love the local art, love your food, love y'all. Never close. read more

I tried to like this place but I don't. It's completely overpriced and the food is nothing special. Do not order the chilaquiles. They do not resemble this dish on any level. read more

How do you know when you've found the perfect neighborhood cafe? When it's Tuesday and you've forgotten Seward Cafe is closed and are forced to go someplace else. Nothing else compares. Seward has a great selection of vegan fare. Their staff is very friendly and helpful. I felt welcomed from the first time I went there (which as I learned is not always the case with neighborhood joints). I always leave with a happy tummy and having gotten a lot of studying done. I've often said, if I ever move, I need Seward Cafe to come with. read more

The Seward Cafe: Where Minnesota Nice goes to die. On your plate. I just moved into the neighborhood, and was excited to make this place my new morning coffee or summer garden hangout. Alas, the place feels as friendly or clean as porcupine roadkill. Lifestyle anarchism--which looks to be de riguer for employment--has many virtues, but cooking or hospitality are not two of them, at least in the case of SC. If you like your Surly in a beer not in a business model, avoid. I've heard from older 'hood residents that the cafe cycles between grungy-hip and grungy-sketchy. We've agreed we're in the latter. If that's your scene, though, have at it. Seems they spend more time organizing their photo-copied tract-pamphlet section than their kitchen. Food is dry and uninspired, cooked and served without much love...unless maybe you need to look a certain way to be greeted by staff, or to be looked at at all. Luckily there are clean and friendly hippies doing their awesome thing just down south at the Birchwood cafe, thank the stars. read more

This cafe has plenty of veg options, which is great. However, my eggs were runny, pancakes undercooked, and hashbrowns so burned I couldn't pick them up with a fork. The vegan sausage was good. I can see how this place is appealing and charming to some--but the interior is dirty. The dining room looked like it hadn't been cleaned in months. read more

Lovely cafe in every way. Friendly and qt workers and intricately decorated walls. Perfect if you are looking for an anti-capitalist alternative for your okcupid date. Over 20 tea options to expand your palette. Definitely will be back read more

Seward is breakfast. Huevos Racheros is fantastic! Super Red Earth is also one of my favs - eggs and hashbrowns cooked together topped with rachero sauce and cheese. Their pinto beans are really too good. They can't be just plain old pinto beans. read more

Volunteering at this place provided a significant percentage of caloric intake and most of my protein the first summer I was out of the house. It's pretty healthy food and not a commuter breakfast-in-hurry kind of place, which is a delightful thing unless, of course, you're a commuter in a hurry. Little appeared to have changed there since maybe the '70's, and little else has changed to date. You fill out your own breakfast order on a little slip of paper that goes back to the kitchen. "Taking your order" represents a modern form of servitude, which doesn't sound so wacky in a global service economy. Green earth/red earth breakfast with cheese and a particularly tasty cold press coffee make this one of my favorite breakfasts ever. read more

Delicious food! The breakfasts are classic, great for brunch after a night out. The place can get a little packed late morning on weekends, but to-go options are always available. read more

I love this place. Tasty, nourishing vegetarian and vegan options, a lovely patio for spring and summer, and a nice happy hour. The only detractors are that the indoor dining area consistently smells like BO and that you get panhandled at least twice per visit, usually on the way in the front door and then again by people coming around to the tables selling jewelry. read more

Seward cafe is ethically and culturally excellent! I think the food is sometimes bland, more seasoning please, but it doesn't stop me from returning frequently. They occasionally have shows at night which are a blast. This is a staple of the Seward neighborhood for a reason! read more

Wow...I hate to admit it but I was wrong. Seward cafe is every bit as good at hard times albeit a touch more expensive. After turning in a final paper, I had nothing to do so I wandered around seward and at 7am, you pretty much have 2 choices for breakfast, Seward cafe or Taco Bell, I chose the former and I'm glad I did. I had the biscuits and gravy to compare it with Hard Times biscuits and gravy and it was amazing. I would say the gravy was inferior (taste dependent, some may like it more, I didn't care for it and felt it was a little bit more bland than Hard Times gravy but some may like the fact that its less salty, it wasn't bad but just different) but the biscuits were substantially superior to the biscuits Hard Times makes. For the price of 3.75 for the biscuits and gravy, it was well worth the cost. I think I'll swing by the Seward Cafe during their lunch or dinner hour to check it out....and besides, they have alcohol and happy hours =). read more

I will start with this.. I am a delivery driver that delivers for many different restaurants, where some are partners that have us enter the back and pick up food there. So, as I'm walking up to Seward Cafe I see a bright yellow door that says delivery. In my mind that translates to delivery service people enter here. I walk through the door to this space where people order except I'm on the employee side. Normal to me. Then this person, and I'm going to try to explain what they look like so Seward Cafe's owners are aware. Couldn't tell if they were a man or woman, but I think just a heavy set male with greasy wavy hair underneath a cap. He was incredibly rude to me throughout my entire time in the cafe. His face greeted me when I walked through that door shouting to "get out. Employees only." in front of other customers. I was really startled and left to the other entrance. Then I waited for a little while to get the food which came in 2 dinner boxes and 1 soup cup with a tin foil wrapped bun. I signed the receipt and he just shoved the boxes toward me a little and walked away. So I asked if I could get a bag. He scuffed at the notion of me wanting a bag and begrudgingly stomped over to the bags and brought a bag that was then tossed my way on to the counter. No help putting the items in the box, not even an offer. He had moved on to the next customer. So I attempted to place the boxes in the bag, clearly struggling, and half of the sandwich and chips of one box fell out. I expressed what just happened and luckily a woman employee was there to ask if I wanted a new sandwich. Not in the nicest way but at least offered. So she gave the command to the cooks who proceed to complain about making a simple sandwich again and throwing in some chips. The angry guy from before threw in that he didn't think they should remake the sandwich at all. I was really uncomfortable the entire time in the restaurant and don't recommend anyone ever waste their time or money at the Seward Cafe. read more

The breakfast is delicious!!! Tofu is sooooo good and I'm not a huge fan of tofu in general. They have a nice patio in the back which is nice in the summer. It draws a hipster crusty punk (sometimes homeless) crowd and the restaurant could use a deep clean, but if you can get over that it's great. Food isn't too expensive and it's really tasty. I love this place and I will def return. read more

This was one of the worst dinning experiences I've ever had! I'm still trying to recover from this experience and it's been a couple of hours. I brought my daughter and myself there for lunch and I can safely say I won't be returning any time soon if ever. The staff there are so rude and unfriendly. The lady at the counter taking my order was rude, condescending, and looked barely alive. I can't believe how rude someone can be working in an establishment like that. The guy I complained to about her was just as unfriendly and really could have cared less. The food was fairly good and I like that they have vegan and vegetarian options and that the food is organic. Don't mind paying a little more for good quality food but not willing to pay those prices if the service is bad. The guy behind me was treated just as bad when he placed his order. I was hoping for a better experience being it was my first time to visit this cafe but I was terribly disappointed. If you want some descent food and don't care about the service then this might work for you. If not, then don't go anywhere near here. read more

Didn't even know Seward Cafe served dinner. The food was fantastic, the wine perfect, and the prices great. Lots of great vegetarian and vegan options. Highly recommended. read more

Build your own grilled cheese for dinner is a fiesta in the mouth. Comes with a side of potatoes always grilled to perfection. Do yourself a favor and try their food before you die. read more

Great staff, organic food, plenty of seating, and cool vibe. They also have an awesome patio. The only drawback is the significant wait time, but I don't mind waiting for freshly prepared food. Just don't go to this place if you're in a hurry. read more

Very good place, good food, good coffee, good good good. That bathrooms are kind of crappy though. But I'd recommend Seward to anybody.

The food here is great! Seward is a great place to hang out with friends for a drink after work!

Very disappointed in their service. I came here with my family for breakfast and the woman who took our order seemed to have woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Her attitude continued throughout our entire experience. She made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Normally I would've thought this was a one-time experience, but my mom has been here multiple times and said she's experienced the same attitude from staff. Very poor service for mediocre food. I will not be taking my service here in the future. read more

Great food and many excellent vegan and vegetarian. Some of the best coffee around. I've seen some good shows there as well.