Minneapolis brunch runs from strip mall counters to reservation only dining rooms, and the order to get right rarely changes: eggs, potatoes, something griddled. This list covers the city's actual spread, from Northeast institutions to counter service newcomers, judged on what lands on the plate and how long the wait actually runs.
№ 01
Hen House Eatery
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114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · +16123454664
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The Hen House sandwich and the tostadas are the two orders worth knowing before arrival, since both come up again and again. The room fills fast on weekends and the wait can stretch, but turnover moves steadily once seated. A solid pick for a group that wants a lively room without a reservation.
What to orderHen House, tostadas, eggs
№ 02
Fat Nat's Eggs NEW HOPE
$$
3540 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427 · +17635400234
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Set in a strip mall with easy parking, Fat Nat's runs a massive menu built around eggs, pancakes, and hash browns done simply and well. The dining room has an old school neighborhood diner feel, seating moves fast even on a busy morning, and the food, not the decor, is clearly the point.
What to ordereggs, pancakes, hash browns
№ 03
Our Kitchen
$$
813 W 36th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · +16128253718
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Portions at Our Kitchen run large enough that splitting a plate is a real option, with pancakes, eggs Benedict, and hash browns anchoring the menu. Waits on weekends are long enough that the restaurant posts its own warning sign, so this is a brunch for people with a free morning, not a quick stop.
What to orderPancakes, Eggs Benedict, Hash Browns
№ 04
Hazel's Northeast
$$
2859 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 · +16127884778
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Hazel's Northeast built its name on caramel rolls and the Monte Crisco, a French toast forward sandwich that draws repeat visits on its own. The room is small and popular enough that reservations are the smart move rather than the backup plan. Menu options cover multiple diets without diluting the core brunch classics.
What to ordercaramel rolls, Monte Crisco, eggs Benedict
№ 05
French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar
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2610 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · +16128707855
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French Meadow Cafe and Bluestem Bar handles groups well, seating five on a Saturday without trouble, and the eggs Benedict, pancakes, and hash browns come out solid. Service has been an inconsistent part of the experience here, so the food carries the room more than the staff does on a given morning.
What to ordereggs benedict, pancakes, hash browns
№ 06
Hot Plate
$$
5204 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 · +16128244794
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Hot Plate draws a steady weekend crowd for eggs Benedict, pancakes, and avocado toast, with waits that run to twenty minutes but move at a reasonable clip. The atmosphere is casual and friendly, built for groups rather than a quiet solo breakfast, and outdoor seating fills fast when the weather cooperates.
What to ordereggs benedict, pancakes, avocado toast
№ 07
Modern Times
$$
3200 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 · +16128863882
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Modern Times built its reputation on chai and hash, and the restaurant has shifted to a sliding-scale model as part of its move to nonprofit status. That change has not slowed demand: the wait can run long, and out of town visitors keep getting steered here by locals who treat it as a staple.
What to orderchai, hash, eggs
№ 08
Wise Acre Eatery
$$
5401 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 · +16123542577
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Wise Acre Eatery pairs a counter service breakfast room with a small market selling fresh produce and meats, plus a CSA program for regulars. Eggs Benedict, pancakes, and a breakfast sandwich anchor the menu, and the counter setup puts diners close enough to the kitchen to watch the plates come together.
What to ordereggs benedict, pancakes, breakfast sandwich
№ 09
Standish Cafe
$$
2403 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 · +16128863443
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Standish Cafe is a small, clean counter and table setup that fills up by mid morning, with a twenty minute wait typical on a busy Friday. Eggs Benedict, pancakes, and hash browns are the standing order, and the room reads as a genuine neighborhood diner rather than a scaled up brunch destination.
What to ordereggs Benedict, pancakes, hash browns
№ 10
The Lowry Cafe
$$
2207 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 · +16126772233
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The Lowry Cafe kept a classic diner look, heavy on natural light, with pancakes, eggs, and hash browns as the core order. Reports on cleanliness and cooking consistency have varied, and its status has come into question recently, so confirming it is open before making the trip is worth the extra step.
What to orderpancakes, eggs, hash browns
№ 11
Tullibee
$$$
300 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · +16514680600
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Tullibee handles both a Wednesday dinner reservation and a quieter Saturday brunch, with eggs Benedict, pancakes, and hash browns on the morning menu at a slightly higher price point than the rest of this list. Weekend crowds thin out compared to other rooms on this guide, making it a calmer option when timed right.
What to ordereggs benedict, pancakes, hash browns
№ 12
Egg on a Roll
201 N 5th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · +1612-223-5529
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Egg on a Roll runs counter service only, with no seating, built for speed before work. The breakfast sandwich, goat cheese sandwich, and egg sandwich pack in flavor despite unremarkable bread, and portions run generous for a quick stop. Fast, convenient, and consistent enough to become a routine order.
What to orderbreakfast sandwich, goat cheese sandwich, egg sandwich
Frequently asked
What is the best brunch spot in Minneapolis near me?
It depends on the neighborhood. Northeast has Hazel's Northeast for caramel rolls and the Monte Crisco, while strip mall rooms like Fat Nat's Eggs cover the western edge of the city. Check the Insider Score on each listing to compare, and know that no restaurant here paid for placement.
Which Minneapolis brunch spots take reservations?
Hazel's Northeast and Tullibee both work with reservations and are worth booking ahead. Most of the rest, including Hen House Eatery, Our Kitchen, and Hot Plate, run on walk-in waits that can stretch on weekends.
Where can I get a quick breakfast before work in Minneapolis?
Egg on a Roll is built for that exact need: counter service, no seating, and a fast sandwich order. Wise Acre Eatery also runs counter service if a market stop is part of the plan.
How are these Minneapolis brunch spots ranked?
Each listing carries an Insider Score built from the review record, covering food, service, and consistency. No restaurant pays to appear on this list or to rank higher.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Hodan Abdi
Staff Writer · Top of Minneapolis
Hodan Abdi is a Staff Writer at Top of Minneapolis. Raised in Cedar-Riverside two floors above the Somali mall her aunt worked in, she now lives in Eagan and covers the whole metro ring. She writes the guides, sweeps the suburbs, and covers the Somali and East African tables as the beat she knows best.
