Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Northeast Minneapolis

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1. Earl Giles

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4.7

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 24 times today

Create memories with friends and family without the worry of cooking or cleaning, we got you. Friendly and thoughtful hospitality, mouthwatering cuisine, whimsical beverages for all ages while you relax in our bright open, yet intimate space.

2. Tullibee

4.5

Awesome(1471)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 29 times today

Tullibee celebrates the lakes and woods cuisine that is so deeply woven into the fabric of Minnesota. Named for a fish native to our Minnesota waters, Tullibee is a tribute to our beautiful state and brings its fresh and authentic flavors to each dish we serve. Under Chef Marque Collins lead, Tullibee's new menu is curated with intention to allow guests to try multiple items on the menu. We will be serving more smaller portions of the menu items meant to be ordered many at a time on a rolling basis throughout the meal allowing guests to experience different options. Come and experience the flavors of the North! Tullibee is a taste of Minnesota. *Reservations are for Tullibee only. Our lounge and rooftop bar are seated on a first come, first served basis.

3. Blondette

4.6

Exceptional(115)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 4 times today

A local favorite, Blondette is a brunch restaurant located on the fifth floor of the historic Rand Tower Hotel in a bright, glass-covered atrium with an outdoor terrace and firepits and one of Minneapolis’ only retractable roofs. Blondette offers a casual brunch each weekend from 9am - 2pm that highlights the best of American cuisine fused with local ingredients.Blondette also offers curated holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter and Mother's Day. SPECIAL OFFER: The 2,000 sq. ft. restaurant is available for private dining, reception events or a full buyout for up to 80 people. Book an event by March 31, 2025 and 10% off your event package!

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4. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5835)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 134 times today

Comfort food with an upscale twist...In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)

5. The Copper Hen

4.6

Exceptional(2218)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 41 times today

Welcome to the award winning premier farm-to-table restaurant and bakery in Minneapolis! Serving incredible comfort food from scratch - including chicken pot pie, steak, an incredible brunch, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch, and more! Enjoy an amazing cocktail list, beer on tap and wines by the bottle and glass. Also, great for large groups.

6. Baldamar

4.8

Exceptional(7254)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 112 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 6 or more.

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7. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(6845)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 40 times today

The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.

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8. Nicollet Island Inn

4.6

Exceptional(3440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 20 times today

The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

9. Bar Rufus

4.0

Excellent(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 1 time today

NEWLY REOPENED! Bar Rufus is a sophisticated restaurant and bar located on the street level of the historic Rand Tower Hotel. Open for breakfast, dinner, coffee, and cocktails, Bar Rufus features an all-new modern American menu with an elevated twist on classic gastropub fare like braised beef, cheese curds with spicy honey, and charcuterie & cheese along with inventive cocktails and a curated wine list. Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy the finest Italian Lavazza coffee, including the signature Lavazza espresso martini, which pays homage to the timeless appeal of café culture. Whether starting the day with an indulgent breakfast or winding down with an elegant dinner, Bar Rufus promises to be a gathering place where history and modernity meet in perfect harmony.

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10. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(2875)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 38 times today

Bring your big appetite to the big city. In downtown Minneapolis, The Melting Pot is your quintessential fine-dining restaurant. Start with freshly made salads and handcrafted dressings before you skewer succulent strips of steak, and finish the smorgasbord with our famous chocolate fondue. Desserts rank high here, and just like the complex taste of our entrées, there’s something to be said of our artisan cheeses and luscious chocolates. But in our cozy corner of dessert paradise, we’re more than just a classy addition to Minnesota’s culinary scene. We are casual and approachable, which makes us an excellent choice for reconnecting with long-lost friends, updating loved ones about your life, or simply breaking the ice on a romantic date.

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