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Kafe 421

4.4
4.4
842 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
"If you are looking for a casual place to eat . . . one that serves fresh, home-cooked food with a modern sensibility, add Kafe 421 to your list. Noticeably more subdued and less expensive than most other restaurants with food standards this high, 421 has something for everyone. [Owner Georgia Sander] keeps the "world pantry" combination of ingredients flowing along smoothly, focusing on Latin or Mediterranean flavors. For those on a budget, the sandwich list is creative and extensive . . . Keeping everyone happy seems to be Kafe 421's forte." Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

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  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Global, International, American

  • Hours of operation

    Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days A Week Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 9 PM, Friday & Saturday 11 AM - 10 PM, Sundays Closed Open Easter Sunday and Mother's Day

  • Phone number

    (612) 623-4900

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Georgia Sander - Owner

  • Catering

    With twenty years of catering experience, Kafe 421 is capable and eager to help with any catering needs, whether it is a grand wedding or a box lunch order. Are catering menu can be seen on the website. We take care of all the nuts and bolts. From food to flowers to servrs we take the party out of your hands and let you enjoy yourself! Call and speak with Georgia or Antigoni for more event planning information.

  • Private party facilities

    Our dining rooms are perfect for groom's dinners, showers, corporate events, and many other types of groups. We can seat up to 55 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 90 for a standing reception. For more information, rates on room rental and other details, please call our catering and events department.There is no charge to rent the space on Sundays!

  • Private party contact

    Antigoni Sander McCloud, Georgia Sander and Loren : (612) 623-4900

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / North Loop

  • Cross street

    Between 4th & 5th Street

  • Parking details

    There are several municipal lots located in Dinkytown. If you have any questions regarding these lots, please call the restaurant, 612-623-4900.<br /><br />There are two hour meters throughout the neighborhood. Payment for these goes into the payboxes located in the center of our block. The machines accept coins and credit/debit cards.<br /><br />Please check our website for new and updated parking information.<br />

  • Public transit

    University of Minnesota area, so bus stops are prevalent

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 842 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. RyanS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you everyone at Kafe 421! You have made the last 12 years for our family very special and memorable—your food and service have always been great! We love you all! 😎
  2. Debra

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is a gem. It excels on every level— service, food, ambiance. I’m so so sorry it’s closing, but I’m happy to hear that it will continue its catering services. My husband and I split a large mezethes (appetizer) plate at Kafe 421 two nights ago and it was phenomenal. I could envision ordering that exact same array of tasty morsels for a dinner party or literally any kind of mid-size event. Nevertheless, the restaurant will be missed. Thanks to the great owner and equally great staff!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Friends visiting from out of town
  4. PlymouthRocks

    Minneapolis

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great meal here. Too bad they are closing. Pita platter was terrific as well as the Atlantic Salmon
  5. KennethK

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Goodbye and congratulations 421!
  6. Chanel

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Kafe 421 was always a neighborhood gem to me. I have been going there for MANY years, for both lunch and dinner, and everything that I have ordered was amazing!! I so enjoyed dining here that I have recommended it to many of my friends and colleagues, who after dining there, were always ready to return! Georgia, the owner, was always present and made it a point to walk around the restaurant to greet and talk to her patrons. I was VERY sad to hear that Kafe 421 will no longer be open as a restaurant after July 31, 2019. They will be closing and concentrating on their catering side of the business. Kafe 421, Georgia, her daughter and their employees will be sorely missed!!
  7. MarjiM

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will miss you. Thank you so much for all your kindness and delicious food.
  8. DonnaK

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We will miss you SO MUCH!!! Thank you for years of wonderful food and hospitality.
  9. Shelly

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply fabulous! Evertime we go we are never disappointed.
  10. RobynL

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved our meal & will miss 421!
  11. CarolP

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always the best possible experience. My friends and I will miss this venue. So sorry they are closing. Great food at moderate prices; owners who care about people!
  12. NanaYaffa

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful, imaginative and delicious food. The trifecta!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The bouillabaisse was the best I’ve ever tasted.
  14. Pikelake6

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place and are so sorry that it will soon be closed. Many of us are trying to get there as many times as possible this month!
  15. 1968Miller

    Minneapolis

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always wonderful Sorry to see them closing
  16. Bubbles

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It is a favorite place and we wanted to enjoy our own Last Supper before they close at the end of the month. Now my husband is trying to figure out where he will ever be able to order bouillabaisse again. Our best wishes to Georgia and Antigone and they concentrate on their catering business.
  17. lovegreatfoodandvalue

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So sad they are closing. We will them so very much.
  18. LindaB

    Minneapolis

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dearly loved Kafe 421 for many years and are sorry to see them close. Most of the food was delicious and reasonably priced. I shall miss them very much but hope they will be happy as caterers. Thanks for the memorable meals and warm welcomes.
  19. LizaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place Hurry over Closing end of July Wonderful food Great service
  20. KathyL

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always nice service and yummy food. Easy to talk to your table mates, not too noisy.
  21. Shirley

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2019

    overall3food2service5ambience2
    I ordered the salmon salad with very LIGHT dressing. It came drenched. I should have sent it back. But I hate to be "one of those", so I ate it - mostly.
  22. quickdraw

    Minneapolis

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, perfectly prepared. Service was superb.
  23. Disappointed

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2019

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    The waitress forgot our appetizer. How hard is it to remember and appetizer with only one table in the back room?
  24. C10E10

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here with a big group (10+) and they were awesome! Every person loved their meal and the service was great. Would 100% recommend :)
  25. PaulE

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The salmon was done perfect. Veggies were fresh and a great seasoning. The pita bread appetizer was to die for. We will be back!
  26. KarenD

    Minneapolis

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2019

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Tried this spot out as we had tickets to a concert at Northrop Auditiorium. Good food at a good price!
  27. HowardH

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was phenomenal! The food was and the friendly service was great
  28. MarshaC

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would definitely recommend them. For some reason, they didn't get my Open Table reservation but made room for us and it was a very good experience.
  29. JoanH

    Minneapolis

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This restaurant was a delightful surprise. Good value and delicious food.
  30. Sylvie

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hospitality and ambiance of Kafe 421 countered an unseasonably cold, windy, rainy May day. From savory appetizers to subtlely sweet desserts, it was the perfect place for my son's U of M post-commencement celebration.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Had a great time and meal here and we will be back! Excellent service!
  32. foodieextreme

    Minneapolis

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    kafe 421 cafe is ALWAYS good, food, service, ambiance....it is all good and reasonable. I go at least every other month.
  33. BRGFoodie

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always the good snd service was excellent.
  34. JeanQ

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best place to eat In Dinkytown. Food is always great!
  35. LewisM

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I loved the quieter aura of the restaurant. I came to catch up with a friend and we were served promptly but were not bothered by staff. It is a really fantastic place.
  36. susanaD

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a family restaurant run with LOVE. The borsht is incredible - eggplant ...welll, everything. Portions are perfect. They actually put bread and olive oil on the table for FREE! Wines are good and NOT the usually over priced. THE FOOD IS SPECIAL!
  37. mpls47

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2019

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    First time at this restaurant; found it on opentable. All we knew was the menu had some items that sounded good (at a very quick glance), and that it was downtown. Turned out to be right near the U. Appears to be a place where parents take their U student to dinner. The menu is extensive and overly ambitious. It has some odd combinations (red curry served with french fries?). There is definitely "something for everyone", but that usually means that nothing is done superbly. We found that to be true in this case. The service was very accommodating. However, we will likely not return.
  38. KimS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Surprised us with how great the food was and it was a perfect little date spot for my husband and I. Cute little restaurant!
  39. WasatchGirl

    Milwaukee

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met my sister for dinner before a concert at the Varsity Theater in Dinkytown. The food was beautifully presented and well prepared. All encounters with staff were pleasant and cheerful. Because it was a cold and snowy night I ordered a pot of tea which made our cozy dining experience even more enjoyable. Looking forward to another meal there again soon.
  40. NatashaV

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, atmosphere and over all experience. One of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities.

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Kafe 421 is rated 4.4 stars by 842 OpenTable diners.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Between 4th & 5th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / North Loop

  • Hours of operation

    Open for Lunch and Dinner 7 Days A Week Monday - Thursday 11 AM - 9 PM, Friday & Saturday 11 AM - 10 PM, Sundays Closed Open Easter Sunday and Mother's Day

  • Cuisines

    Mediterranean, Global, International, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    There are several municipal lots located in Dinkytown. If you have any questions regarding these lots, please call the restaurant, 612-623-4900.<br /><br />There are two hour meters throughout the neighborhood. Payment for these goes into the payboxes located in the center of our block. The machines accept coins and credit/debit cards.<br /><br />Please check our website for new and updated parking information.<br />

  • Public transit

    University of Minnesota area, so bus stops are prevalent

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Georgia Sander - Owner

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (612) 623-4900

  • Catering

    With twenty years of catering experience, Kafe 421 is capable and eager to help with any catering needs, whether it is a grand wedding or a box lunch order. Are catering menu can be seen on the website. We take care of all the nuts and bolts. From food to flowers to servrs we take the party out of your hands and let you enjoy yourself! Call and speak with Georgia or Antigoni for more event planning information.

  • Private party facilities

    Our dining rooms are perfect for groom's dinners, showers, corporate events, and many other types of groups. We can seat up to 55 people for a sit-down dinner and up to 90 for a standing reception. For more information, rates on room rental and other details, please call our catering and events department.There is no charge to rent the space on Sundays!

  • Private party contact

    Antigoni Sander McCloud, Georgia Sander and Loren : (612) 623-4900

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