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    Capital View Cafe

    3.5 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Mexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Pancakes Chocolate chip banana
    Mayra P.

    Delicious and great service Flavor mixed but really delicious They have a coffee Apple juice and other juices

    Cajun Breakfast, Chicken Waffle, Breakfast Burrito
    Isabel L.

    My favorite breakfast/bunch spot in Saint Paul!! The spot is quaint with ample seating, and a very chill/relaxed vibe. It is Mexican American owned, and the menu features both Mexican and American dishes. I have been twice for breakfast, and the Cajun Breakfast was a delicious, hearty breakfast and warmed me from the inside out. But my faaaavorite was the chicken and waffles. It was so good. When I first saw the chicken strips, I was skeptical; but then they were crispy with a warm and tender inside. Loved it. The waffle was soft inside with a nice slight crunch to the outside. The service was relaxed and offered good recommendations when asked. Will be back again for some Mexican lunch! And more breakfast!

    The Farmer's
    Elizabeth M.

    Very classic breakfast cafe with big portioned breakfasts at a reasonable price. I ordered The Farmer's and it was delicious! I really liked the small town diner feel for a cafe that's in the city. Nice that they had creamers and coffee cups already at the table too. Service was super friendly. Over all a very solid spot!

    Churro waffle

    Outstanding neighborhood cafe. We came for breakfast and left full and happy. We were greeted and seated promptly and that level of attention continued throughout our visit. We got a churro waffle for the table and it is NOT to be missed. Other standout items were the huevos rancheros, machaca with hash browns, and the Cajun breakfast.

    Rojo pork with rice, beans and corn tortillas
    Sandina H.

    I thought this place was GREAT! My friends and I went after church today. The staff were friendly and attentive, despite the fact that they had just gotten a group of 40 people in just before us. I ordered the rojo pork and it was DELICIOUS! Great flavor, slightly spicy, and a generous portion. In fact, I would have liked it just slightly spicier, but I'm from the south. The refried beans were rich and tasty, too. We will definitely be back!

    Annie D.

    Everything on the breakfast menu is big enough to share. With, like, three other people. One of my friends lives in West St. Paul and a group of us ended up here a few weeks ago after a sleepover at her place (following a wonderful night of West Side adventures). She smartly brought us here for breakfast. I had the Cajun breakfast, which was totally unnecessary health-wise, but was good idea according to my hangover. It comes with hashbrowns (which I wanted to be crispier), fried onions, green peppers, mushrooms and over easy eggs with hollandaise. I added chorizo instead of andouille sausage because I like it a bit better. Much like chilaquiles, this is one of the more serious hangover helpers... a pile of food that should probably ONLY be eaten during hangovers. Capital View's version wasn't mind-blowing (I like The Uptowner's better), but it was solid. They also have a full lunch menu and Mexican options too. The staff was so nice there and the coffee flowed freely. It's just a warm, neighborhood place. So even though the food isn't going to win any awards, I just plain liked this cafe a lot.

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    A charming little cafe o relooking the south side of the capital city. Get comfort food!

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    Great food! I go to a lot of breakfast places and this is one of the best! Service was amazing as well

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