Brunch Guide
Top 10 Brunch Spots in Minneapolis
The definitive weekend playbook — our ranked ten favorite brunches in Minneapolis, from icons and destination stops to the neighborhood gems locals actually love.
Hola Arepa
The most exciting brunch in Minneapolis — arepas stuffed with slow-braised meats, plantains, and tropical cocktails that make weekend mornings feel like a vacation.
Must Order
- Reina Pepiada arepa
- Chorizo & egg arepa
- Passionfruit mimosa
Pro Tip: Go for early seating on Sunday — the line stretches down the block by 11 AM.
Café Alma
Alex Roberts' warm, sunlit café serves one of the most refined brunches in the Twin Cities — house-baked pastries, farm eggs, and thoughtful seasonal plates.
Must Order
- Buttermilk pancakes
- Farm egg scramble
- House-made granola
Pro Tip: The pastry case alone is worth the trip — grab a cardamom bun for the road.
Bull's Horn
Doug Flicker's dive-bar brunch is exactly what Sundays should feel like — juicy Juicy Lucys, biscuit sandwiches, and Bloody Marys that mean business.
Must Order
- Breakfast Juicy Lucy
- Biscuits and gravy
- Bloody Mary
Pro Tip: Order the tater tots on the side. Trust us.
Colita
Daniel del Prado's Latin-inspired brunch is a party — brightly plated huevos, sizzling skillets, and a mezcal Bloody Mary that'll change your Sunday.
Must Order
- Chilaquiles verdes
- Steak & eggs
- Mezcal Bloody
Pro Tip: The patio brunch in summer is one of the best hangs in South Minneapolis.
Hai Hai
Christina Nguyen's James Beard-winning Southeast Asian gem does a killer brunch — coconut pancakes, curry noodles, and tropical cocktails on a tiki-inspired patio.
Must Order
- Coconut pandan pancakes
- Kaya toast
- Tiki brunch cocktail
Pro Tip: Save room for the pandan pancakes — they're the best sweet brunch item in the city.
Trapeze
A stylish, sunny neighborhood spot with a tight, focused brunch menu — perfect eggs Benedict, house pastries, and a killer espresso program.
Must Order
- Eggs Benedict
- Breakfast sandwich
- Cortado
Pro Tip: Grab a seat at the counter to watch the kitchen work.
Hi-Lo Diner
A gleaming vintage diner car serving elevated diner classics — fluffy pancakes, monster breakfast platters, and one of the best Bloody Marys in town.
Must Order
- Hi-Lo pancakes
- The Big Breakfast
- Chicken & waffle
Pro Tip: Show up before 10 AM on Saturdays to skip the wait.
Barbette
A warm, bistro-y French brunch beloved for its steak frites, croque madame, and unhurried patio hangs — a Lyn-Lake institution for two decades.
Must Order
- Croque madame
- Steak frites & eggs
- Beignets
Pro Tip: Sit outside in warm weather — one of the best people-watching patios in town.
Zen Box Izakaya
The rare Minneapolis brunch that leans Japanese — soft, silky tamago, ramen, and Japanese-style breakfast sets that hit different at 11 AM.
Must Order
- Japanese breakfast set
- Tonkotsu ramen
- Matcha latte
Pro Tip: The breakfast set is a photo-worthy spread and the best deal on the menu.
Wise Acre Eatery
Farm-driven brunch from a working Minnesota farm — the eggs, meat, and produce are traceable to the field. Cozy, seasonal, and deeply Minnesotan.
Must Order
- Farm scramble
- Buckwheat pancakes
- Bacon flight
Pro Tip: The seasonal special always outperforms the regular menu — ask the server.