Minneapolis holds its brunch tables seriously, and eggs Benedict is the dish that separates a good room from a great one. This roundup covers Minneapolis neighborhoods from Northeast to Kingfield, weighing wait times, portion sizes, and how each kitchen handles a poached egg and a proper hollandaise.
№ 01
Hen House Eatery
$$
114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 · +16123454664
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The Hen House itself draws the crowd here, a loaded plate that anchors a menu built for weekend groups. Tostadas are the other order worth knowing about, and the room fills fast without a long hold at the door. It runs busy most Saturdays and Sundays, so arriving early or mid-afternoon keeps the seating quick.
What to orderHen House, tostadas, eggs
№ 02
Fat Nat's Eggs NEW HOPE
$$
3540 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427 · +17635400234
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Fat Nat's sits in a New Hope strip mall lot with easy parking, and the menu runs long enough to cover eggs, pancakes, and hash browns without a miss among them. Service moves fast even at capacity, and no reservations are needed. The room keeps a plain neighborhood diner feel rather than chasing a scene.
What to ordereggs, pancakes, hash browns
№ 03
Our Kitchen
$$
813 W 36th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · +16128253718
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Portions run large at Our Kitchen, enough that splitting a plate of pancakes or the eggs Benedict is a fair strategy. Hash browns round out the table. Weekend waits stretch long enough that the restaurant posts its own warning sign about the line, so this is a destination for diners with a free morning, not a quick stop.
What to orderPancakes, Eggs Benedict, Hash Browns
№ 04
Hazel's Northeast
$$
2859 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 · +16127884778
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Hazel's built its name on caramel rolls and the Monte Crisco, but the eggs Benedict holds its own on a menu built to cover multiple diets. The Northeast Minneapolis room is small and popular enough that reservations are the smart move on weekends. Walk-ins should expect a wait if they skip that step.
What to ordercaramel rolls, Monte Crisco, eggs Benedict
№ 05
French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar
$$
2610 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 · +16128707855
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French Meadow pairs eggs Benedict and pancakes with a bar program under the Bluestem name, and the room handles groups of five or more without trouble finding a table. The kitchen output is the strength here. Service quality has been inconsistent enough that it is worth going in with modest expectations on that front.
What to ordereggs benedict, pancakes, hash browns
№ 06
Hot Plate
$$
5204 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 · +16128244794
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Hot Plate leans on eggs Benedict, pancakes, and avocado toast for a menu that covers the basics well. The Minneapolis room draws a steady Saturday crowd willing to wait outside for a table, with turnover landing around twenty minutes at peak. Staff get consistent credit for keeping the mood friendly under that pressure.
What to ordereggs benedict, pancakes, avocado toast
№ 07
Modern Times
$$
3200 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 · +16128863882
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Modern Times built its reputation on chai and a hash plate alongside standard egg dishes, and the Minneapolis staple has shifted to a sliding-scale model as it transitions toward nonprofit status. That change makes the room a genuine value pick for a hearty breakfast, and out of town visitors keep finding their way to it through local recommendations.
What to orderchai, hash, eggs
№ 08
Wise Acre Eatery
$$
5401 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 · +16123542577
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Wise Acre pairs its eggs Benedict and breakfast sandwich with a small farm market up front, plus a CSA program for anyone who wants to shop after eating. Ordering happens at the counter, positioned close enough to the kitchen to watch the plates come together. Service has been reported as uneven when the room fills with groups.
What to ordereggs benedict, pancakes, breakfast sandwich
№ 09
Standish Cafe
$$
2403 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 · +16128863443
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Standish Cafe keeps a small, clean counter and dining room where eggs Benedict, pancakes, and hash browns cover the core of the menu. Weekday mornings can still mean a twenty minute wait for a table, though counter seats open faster. The neighborhood diner mood stays relaxed even when every seat is taken.
What to ordereggs Benedict, pancakes, hash browns
№ 10
The Lowry Cafe
$$
2207 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 · +16126772233
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The Lowry Cafe served pancakes, eggs, and hash browns in a classic diner room with plenty of natural light, but recent reports indicate the restaurant has shut down. Anyone planning a visit should confirm current status before making the trip, since this listing reflects its last known operating condition.
What to orderpancakes, eggs, hash browns
№ 11
Tullibee
$$$
300 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · +16514680600
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Tullibee sets its eggs Benedict and pancakes inside a room known first for dinner service, with brunch as a calmer alternative when the Saturday morning crowd thins out. Hash browns round out the plate. Reports on weekend brunch quality have been mixed, even as the dinner reservation experience draws steadier praise.
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 entirely on breakfast sandwiches, with the goat cheese version drawing particular praise for how it packs flavor into a soft roll. Counter service moves fast, though there is no seating, making this a grab-and-go stop before work. The bread is plain, but the fillings carry the sandwich.
What to orderbreakfast sandwich, goat cheese sandwich, egg sandwich
Frequently asked
What is the best eggs Benedict in Minneapolis right now?
Based on the Insider Score, which weighs the full review record rather than any single visit, Hazel's Northeast and Our Kitchen stand out for eggs Benedict done with real care, though Hen House Eatery and Standish Cafe are close behind for consistency. No restaurant on this list paid for placement.
Where can I find the best eggs Benedict near me in Minneapolis?
This guide spans Northeast, Kingfield adjacent neighborhoods, and a New Hope strip mall stop, so check the city listed for each entry to find the closest option. The Insider Score behind each pick reflects the review record, not a paid ranking.
Do any of these Minneapolis brunch spots take reservations?
Hazel's Northeast and Our Kitchen both benefit from reservations on weekends given their wait times, and Tullibee takes them for both dinner and brunch. Fat Nat's Eggs, Standish Cafe, and Egg on a Roll run walk-in only.
Is Modern Times still open in Minneapolis?
Yes, though it has shifted to a pay what you can model as part of a transition toward nonprofit status. The Lowry Cafe, by contrast, has been reported closed, so confirm current status before visiting either based on the latest review record.
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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.