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    The Beacon Public House

    3.5 (117 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
    Norah T.

    The Beacon is in The Graduate Hotel, so it's in a prime location at the University of Minnesota. I wish I could give this place 5 stars for how AMAZING our server was, but the food lacked. I ordered the Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich and it came on white bread. I wish it came on a bun instead because it was harder to eat and the bread was wayy too crispy with the combination of the super crispy chicken. The chicken tasted good but the batter was very thick. The fries were decent and I enjoyed that part atleast. The place was cute but I would not come again unless someone else made plans to come here. My parents felt the same way about the restaurant.

    Brunch menu
    Holly H.

    Came here for brunch on Saturday morning. Got a booth right away. Service was flawless and the ambience is cozy. The menu was fine - but uninspired. Mostly just your standard go to breakfast items. Hubby and I both got the poblano omelet - it was solid and did the trick, but nothing to write home about. Great location in the Graduate hotel on campus. Wish I could give a 3.5.

    Bar area
    Aimee K.

    Really good food! Great local tap beer as well as a complete bar with lots of other beer and wine choices. Wonderful service by a SMART and hard working bar tender - Ava. Had a great chat! 10 TVs at the bar with every entertainment option available. On the first floor of the historic Graduate Hotel on the U of M campus. Check it out!

    Walleye dinner
    Don J.

    Fun bar and restaurant inside the quirky Graduate Hotel, just off the Green Metro line. Through the main entrance, take a right and go all the way to the back, just past the shuffleboard table. Small but good selection of local and national draft beers. Basic selection of liquor with a few specialty mixed drinks. I ordered the Camper's Walleye dinner. Coated in Ritz cracker crumbs and served atop a wild rice and vegetables pilaf with spears of asparagus, the fish was delicious, and didn't really need the tartar sauce (fortunately served on the side). Eclectic crowd at the bar on my weeknight visit included undergrads, grad students, business people and a pilot from Iceland Air. Kitchen closes at 9 on weeknights, but bar stayed open for an hour later.

    Fish & Chips
    John W.

    Ate Friday night here while staying at The Graduate . Delaney was our server and she was absolutely amazing. Great attitude and very helpful. Loved the decor and music in the restaurant too. I ordered the pork belly at the recommendation of Delaney and it was too notch. It is on the small plates but it filled me up completely . Soft tender with some spice to it. My wife got the fish and chips and Delaney was kind to get it pan fried without the batter for my wife. Only complaint was that it was chips with fish because it was three small pieces of fish. Needed to be at least one more piece of fish. So, service and pork belly - 5 stars. Decor and atmosphere 4 stars and fish and chips - 3 stars for a average of 4 stars

    Breakfast with the kid
    Angie S.

    The Good The food was fine. We came for breakfast. Small menu makes for quick choices. We had a breakfast burrito and a breakfast San which with hashbrowns. Both were good. Food was fast. The Bad No host at host stand and no indication on whether to seat yourself or not. Another patron actual went to find the waitress and couldn't find her. When she came out, no real greeting (hello or good morning). Just table for 2? And sat us. Did not ever inquire if we wanted coffee or anything else to drink at 7 am. Did put water on table. Once food was delivered, never came back to check on us. Wanted ketchup for our hashbrowns so we went and found it ourselves. Meh.

    Comfy couch spot
    Annette N.

    Very impressed. I was attending an event at the Alumni center last Saturday night and wanted to enjoy a glass of wine with a friend prior to going next door. We sat at a bar high top and then a host came over and asked if maybe we wanted to move to a couch seating area.ok with us. We returned later after the event for a beverage with people who were staying at the hotel and they also had good things to say about their stay.

    Herb fries and chips
    Nancy N.

    This restaurant was inside our hotel and we're so lucky that was it! It's a great place for brunch or to hang out after a night of debauchery! It's really a place for everyone! :-D The restaurant is very hipster chic, drinks were good and service was well "hipster service" (very laid back, i.e slow) lol but friendly non the less. They have FOUR different types of fries, the herbs were the most popular and my favorite. For girls (or guys) who likes sweeter drinks I'd recommend the Romeo or Juliet. I forgot what the husbands got (Whiskey, Rum?) but it was very strong.

    Scrambled Eggs with Hashbrowns and bacon
    Lori R.

    We really enjoyed this place in The Commons Hotel (loved the hotel as well). I can't imagine anyone going to Applebees (which is connected to the hotel) when you have this one-of-a-kind gem! Drinks in the bar...nice! Breakfast...awesome! We were seated in a very comfy booth and had an excellent Server. I can never eat a full order of eggs benedict, so I was thrilled when they told me I could get a half order, even happier when they said I could have spinach added, and extra happy with hashbrowns instead of country potatoes. Husband is not the biggest breakfast-lover, but he sure loved his perfectly cooked scrambled eggs, bacon, toast and hashbrowns. Nice coffee for him and nice tea for me, and we were happy folks!

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    Great atmosphere. Great food. I got the gochujang pork belly rice bowl and it was great.

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    Great stop for a date night! Had the steak and it was really good. The herbed peppercorn butter made it pop for sure.

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    stay at the Graduate now every time I come... I have never had a bad meal here the service is great and there's a lot of variety.

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    ​I absolutely love Hen House Eatery! Getting out for brunch is a real treat for my husband and me,…read moreand this is always such a fun outing for us. ​The vibes here are fantastic, but as a gluten-free person, what really makes my tummy happy is that they can make almost anything on their menu GF! For breakfast, I ordered two slices of their cinnamon French toast, served with two eggs and bacon. To drink, I treated myself to a delicious, beautifully layered tiramisu latte. ​Another thing I absolutely love is their grab-and-go bakery case. It is so rare and refreshing to see so many clearly labeled GF treats, like their Lemon Bars and Almond Cheesecake. We couldn't resist taking some goodies to go, so we went home with a lemon bar and one of their GF Fruity Pebbles bars. ​If you're looking for a delicious, incredibly gluten-free friendly brunch spot with a great atmosphere, you have to check this place out!

    Absolutely loved this gem of a breakfast place while I was in Minneapolis for a work trip! I…read morestopped by twice and both times got the tostadas - once with carnitas (my fav) and once with the chicken tinga. They also had a delicious iced banana bread latte on their special menu...the banana bread cold fold was so, so good. The second time I stopped in, I was with a coworker and they tried the avocado coffee...which was interested. It was similar to a smoothie consistency, but was definitely not my cup of tea. Overall, great service, quick meal and really delicious food.

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    Parking was ample and the easy…read more Walk in and grab a menu and order at counter Left-about 5 booths Right- about 10 counter tables Farther right- huge area for families and groups Dessert counter with delicious and looked homemade cinnamon rolls, fruit tarts, scones. Looked so good!! Fresh orange juice is a huge bonus. What I am used to in Mexico and love!! Ordered simple egg, 2 meats and hash browns. Eggs looked fresh and tasted good. Bacon was thick but next time will ask for a bit crunchy. Hashbrowns were browned crispy. I had pancakes added for a small price as pancakes and french toast is a specialty they are known for. Light and tasty and they have "MN maple" which was delicious. I will come back again and try a Mexican breakfast burrito. I feel like that is going to be my go to. Counter service was excellent. Ambiance is local neighborhood vibe.

    Dropped into this mom and pop while I was in the area bourbon hunting…read more It appears to be a neighborhood go to. Lots of elderly friend brunches and moms with young kids. The ambiance has character Braved the texmex on the menu and ordered a barbacoa burrito. Just didn't want the pancakes omelette or French toast I think most people review on. In looking around burgers are very popular as well Back to my burrito. It's a big ass burrito. The ingredients work although it's nothing traditional about it.barbacoa is really good. Seasoned well, the amalgamation of beef, black beans , radachio, cheese, what I think is basmati rice and bell pepper works It's served with a sour cream and a creamy hot sauce on the side...I was also offered ketchup (OMG Minnesota eww) I turned it down.

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    4.1
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    2.4 mi

    We went here for Mother's Day. It was very good and our server Zoey went above and beyond…read more Wonderful experience. Thank you

    Hope Breakfast Bar is continually one of my favorite places to grab breakfast, and I've now been to…read morefive of their locations. This time our family tried the 5th Avenue Minneapolis location right across from Twins Stadium. Quick tip, park in the garage facing the restaurant on the left side. It's an easy elevator ride up and the signage makes it simple. Matt was our server and did an outstanding job. Great service always makes a difference. Beverage options were excellent too, stuff for everyone, mimosas, specialty coffee drinks, and really solid drip coffee. The menu has a great balance of savory and sweet, so naturally we tried both. We had the breakfast sandwich with sausage, a BLT on a croissant, biscuits and gravy, pancakes with fruit, and a croissant-waffle fusion with lemon and sweet cream. Honestly, everything was delicious. What I appreciate most is the atmosphere. These restaurants just feel comfortable, welcoming, and easy to enjoy with family or friends. I'm excited they're coming to Maple Grove, but I'll still keep visiting the St. Paul, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis locations too because I want to see our cities and local businesses thrive.

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