This was my fourth time going to The Buttered Tin, and I will say that the food is consistently…read moregood. I typically order the breakfast burrito, which is massive. Today I also ordered the cinnamon roll, and it was surprisingly good. I would say that it's almost a cross between a cinnamon roll and a caramel roll. They allow you to choose if you want the cream cheese frosting on it, and I opted in just to get the full effect. The roll ended up being good enough without the frosting that I would order it that way if I came again. The reason I gave four instead of five stars is because I came on a weekend about a month ago, and they had a clunky system for the line that made for a not-so-great experience. When you get inside there is supposed to be someone asking you how many people are in your party and if you would like a table. I was unaware of this and jumped in line like I normally would. Once I got to the front of the line they told me that I budged the people behind me (who were sitting down looking at the menu when I arrived), and that they could not take my order and did not have a seat for me. The women behind me let them know that I did not budge them, but the employee said that I was supposed to chat with the line manager before jumping in line (although he was not there for the whole time I waited in line and showed up only after I started to order). This happened a little while ago, so I am hoping that by now they have the line/ordering/getting a table weekend system perfected by now. That experience put a sour taste in my mouth, but I do understand that things happen and I do think the food is good here - that is why I gave it another chance today. The restaurant is pretty big but can get busy on weekends. It's nice, clean and modern. There is only street parking, but if you're willing to walk a block I have always found a place to park.

I can always count on The Buttered Tin to deliver fresh and delicious breakfast /brunch meals made…read morewith the highest quality ingredients (you can taste the difference). Everything I've tried has left nothing to be desired. I've only tried their breakfast menu, but I have no doubt that their lunch menu is just as good! My rotating picks are the Biscuit Sammie (my all time favorite menu item), the Loaded Steak Fajita Hashbrowns, the Smothered Breakfast Burrito, the Bananas Foster French Toast, and the Buttermilk Pancakes (which I should add, are humongous and easily shareable between a few people). Their portions are generous and I love that a good amount of their breakfast menu items are served with a house salad to balance the meal. The staff are consistently kind and work hard to keep their space clean and welcoming. Even when packed, which is almost always the case when I've gone (usually weekends), the wait times are reasonable and well worth it. I truly have nothing but good things to say about The Buttered Tin. It's the place I bring my out-of-town friends and family, the place my partner and I recently chose for our anniversary breakfast, and the place I leave satisfied from time and time again. Easily one of my favorite Twin Cities treasures!

Me and my friends went here a couple times before and it was great, the food makes you feel unreal…read more Perfect.

The May Day Cafe is a small, crowded, worker-owned cooperative coffee shop in the Powderhorn…read moreneighborhood of south Minneapolis. We arrived mid-morning, and the place was packed with what were clearly repeat customers who call the place "home". It's easy to see why: the service is quick and friendly, the pastries are excellent, and the coffee is exceptionally fresh. There's also a nice selection of teas. If you come hungry, May Day offers breakfast burritos and the tallest quiches I've ever seen. A word of warning: the place is always busy, so don't be surprised if you have to wait for a table. The noise level is high, so be prepared to struggle to hear your tablemate. Overall, May Day is what a neighborhood hangout should be--highly recommended.

Sweet little corner cafe that has been around on the south side for some time. Street parking…read moreeasily available nearby for free. The food is fresh, fair priced and wholesome. The crowd is mixed however many elders gather on weekday mornings. It gets very busy as it couples as a take and go bakery. Plan ahead or plan to wait.

My parents and I loved bicycling to this spot after riding around the nearby lakes in the 90's. I…read morehave fond memories of their chocolate bread. So I thought I'd bring my son. After being inundated with too many human rights signs to count I was met at the counter by staff who might as well have been robots because it seemed they didn't want to be there. The salmon scramble and chai tea late was just okay. They gave me old fruit which was watery and mushy and seemed bothered when I asked for replacement but I'm glad I did because what they brought me was much fresher. We bought 2 loafs of bread to take home. I figured they were just hard on the outside like French bread but was disappointed they were tough all the way through and lacked the flavor of fresh bread. I guess I'll just have to keep this place where it belongs, in my memories of the 90's.

Would have spent all day at this cafe. Something for everyone and the atmosphere was calm and…read morewelcoming! Honestly may need to move to the area just for this cafe

I'm surprised their average star rating is so low! We had a nice experience here recently…read more We stopped in for a bit of breakfast and to get some bread for the week + a birthday dessert. They have quite a bit of baked goods out, especially bread loaves, for folks to wrap up and take to the counter to buy. We picked out a white bread loaf and browsed the pies. We came closer to noon, so the baked goods like croissants and scones were pretty picked over and not labeled - the main tricky part of picking out what to have. My brother trapped what he guessed was a savory scone. I opted for a chocolate mousse cake from the patisserie display. I also ordered a sausage lentil soup. Counter service was to-the-point but efficient. We found a spot to sit easily - quite a bit of seating here plus a communal table too. I LOVED the soup! So delicious. My brother enjoyed his scone as well. I am dying to try their other soups now!

We tried to go once before but it was wall-to-wall people so didn't want to wait. This time it was…read morea relaxing, rainy morning and we were two of 4 people in the whole place. First off, whoever it was behind the counter was incredibly welcoming and friendly! It really set the tone for a good time. The overall vibe is really cozy, but I will say the random religious and conservative-leaning decor threw me off a bit. The food itself was pretty good. I got the oatcakes and my partner got a breakfast scramble lefse. The oat cakes were tasty but pretty doughy in the middle. I know that oats are more dense, but it seemed a little undercooked. The syrup was excellent; tasted like grade A natural stuff. The cardamom butter was disappointing, though. I love cardamom and wanted it to punch me in the face but there was barely any cardamom or cinnamon. Overall it's a nice spot to meet someone or a relaxing (early) breakfast before crowds roll in if you're in the area. I just probably wouldn't make a trip.

I was looking for a warm drink on a gloomy Friday!I remembered The Finnish Bistro.I walked in and…read morethe first thing that stood out was the atmosphere.It was like I walked in to a cozy home.There were people laughing,University students studying and a stage...which made me believe they have open mic nights.There was a lot of local art.Just a rustic look everywhere. The menu is a Scandinavian theme. The breakfast and brunch are especially popular.They have items like pastries, quiche, wild rice soup, and unique dishes like Finnish-style French toast or sausage-based specialties. Portions are generous, and the baked goods are consistently praised as a highlight. I had the PULLA cinnamon roll,lemon white chocolate muffin and a lucky bun which was all suggested by Kayla who greeted me with a smile.The other employees were very helpful also and gave me the entire run down of their cafe. I was also encouraged to try the Kringler.I tried it with whole milk.I could tell coffee is their strong point.My drink was fantastic.The hints of cardamom all through the food was perfect! This place is laid back but they do bring it when it comes to good food.I will be back to try more of their breakfast menu!

We've been here several times when visiting our son and his wife. The number of choices is…read moreunbelievable. Everything is delicious - both the food and beverages. Always busy but always great service. Wish we had something like this much closer.

I've now come into this cafe twice and have had good experiences. Definitely gives off more…read morehometown coffee shop vibes than a lot of the more upscale / clean cut coffee shops more in the cities. I tried both coffee and waffles the most recent time I came and both were tasty. I will say though their waffle menu is quite extensive - dare I say a bit overwhelming. The prices are super reasonable though (especially compared to other local shops). I would highly recommend checking it out to catch up with a friend or just hang out!

The first thing that concerned me was the pricing. When they brought out the food my opinion…read morechanged immediately, the portion size is huge! The food also tastes absolutely insane! This feels like a hole in a wall to me and im glad i found it when i did! The service they provide as well is so authentic and nice i couldnt complain. The only thing that weirded me out was that this wasnt like a traditional mom and pop shop, its more like place your order, tag a flag with your number on it, find a seat, get your own water in a glass, and wait for the food at your table.

We had a really enjoyable breakfast here! I ordered the breakfast tacos with chorizo, and they were…read morefilling and pretty delicious. I also had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season, topped with salted maple cold foam it was the perfect drink to sip while enjoying breakfast. The side of fresh fruit had a great variety and was genuinely fresh and sweet. My husband had the pancakes, bacon, and hash browns, and we shared a cinnamon roll that was warm, delicious, and good until the very last bite. Service was okay and more casual and relaxed you order at the register, then they bring the food out to your table. Overall, a great spot for a satisfying breakfast!

SUPER cute coffee shop with a very impressive menu of breakfast fare. I got a breakfast called…read more"Hashbrown Bake Platter" whose name undersells itself; the potato part was a delicious, savory cake with hash browns, cheese, bacon, and sausage in an ideal ratio. It also came with perfectly done scrambled eggs and toast. I got a unique latte as well; I asked the barista for her favorite and wound up with a raspberry & dark chocolate latte that had a surprising shock of bitterness. It was great. You will probably really like the ambience. It appears to have been built out of a lovely Victorian home in Dayton's Bluff, and there is plenty of upstairs seating including cute tables on the landings. There is also a very green patio. Friendly service tops it all off nicely. Their only not-open day is Tuesday, so bear that in mind. There is neighborhood street parking which you may have to hunt around a bit for. I really think you'll enjoy hanging out here!

I've been wanting to get here for years after hearing about the cinnamon rolls. I was finally in…read morethe area at the right time (after Art in the Hollow which was also amazing!) I managed to snag the LAST cinnamon roll! I am taking the fact it was the last in to account. It wasn't the freshest - and an outside corner piece - so it was a bit dry and hard. However, it turns out the roll is just an easy way to get the frosting in your face. Omg. Delicious, buttery amazing frosting. (Which they did frost at the time of purchase). The place is small but they have an upstairs as well as a nice garden patios.