We had guests from out of town and decided on Coalition to see the town and Lake Minnetonka. They serve brunch on weekends. Free parking right behind in the East lot, it was already more than half full at 10am. They had just opened and there were already a few tables occupied. It felt busy and maybe they didn't have enough staff for that time. There were only 2 staff taking orders. We stayed inside as it was a very hot day. We've been there for dinner before and always liked the modern cozy interiors. Our server took our drink orders and gave us a complimentary order of cardamom donuts, as if they knew it would be a while. The brewed coffees came out pretty fast but he didn't come back to take our order until almost 10:30, when we finally flagged him down. The food didn't take long but he forgot to put in my MILs side order of bacon so that didn't come out until we were mostly done eating. They had a good breakfast selection and lunch was available as well. We ordered: Salmon Eggs Benedict French Toast Avocado Toast Pesto Frittata Grilled Chicken sandwich Crispy chicken sandwich Everyone was happy with their food and we're happy to find another brunch place to take visitors to. read more

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Coalition is one of my go-to spots in Excelsior. The patio is such a great vibe in the summer. It feels lively but still relaxed, and it's perfect for sitting and people watching. Service is always friendly however sometimes it is very slow. They have one of the best happy hours in the area. They have great options for cocktails. They do a great job with their drink menu, which makes it an easy place to sit and stay for a while. For dinner, my go-to is the salmon with mashed potatoes. It's consistently solid and something I come back for. Korean tacos are also so delicious. Easy place to recommend. read more

Visited coalition on a Friday evening. Service was very kind although took a little long to take our orders. The food was great but a bit pricey. Drinks are also pretty pricey. The vibe is very nice and cozy inside. Limited seating for sure but good vibes all around. read more

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Nice place for brunch Love the exposed brick and low lighting for ambiance Servers were very accommodating with some of our tables specific requests The lemon blueberry pancakes were delicious, tad too sweet, French toast was average The hashbrowns are a big portion and very buttery Some items could use more seasoning Decent size portions The lunch and dinner menu also look pretty good This location offers street parking and also there is a free parking lot in the back that they share with other businesses read more

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Was not expecting to be this full from dinner at coalition. Shockingly speedy for our big group, super accommodating for a birthday celebration, and not a single dish at the table looked like a miss. Everyone left happy (and full). I'd 100% come back for dinner again-- maybe even instead of lunch! (in order): fried goat cheese -- super surprised by how much I enjoyed. charcuterie board -- delicious and worth the $$. loved the pickles & smoked sausage. cauliflower -- delish, a can't miss. crispy with a BBQ twang. shrimp & scallops -- yes, please. on top of a bed of creamy sweet pea risotto. top sirloin w -- mixed reviews, but dang did those hashbrowns cakes look good. parmesan walleye -- winner, winner. crispy with so much yummy linguini! pork chop read more

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First time here for lunch. Basil had the waygu and I had the coalition burger minus tomato. We both loved it. We started with tomato soup and he had chicken tortilla. I liked his better but mine was really good as well. Both had the delicious iced tea and they brought out a carafe. He wanted dessert and got the key lime pie. It's the perfect blend of sweet and tart. I brought home the carrot cake. Both scratch made in their kitchen. I liked the key lime better and am not a fan of that pie. Service by Sophia was great. I love the interior although some wanted to take advantage of the sidewalk cafe. A wonderful experience. read more

I come to Coalition regularly. It is one of my go-to spots to meet people. I'm taking a moment to recognize their amazing happy hour! It's early but well worth it! Menu has great options that are somewhat different than their regular menu. Prices are reasonable. Their cocktails are great as well! My goal is to try everything but for this visit we had the shrimp tacos, Tuna poke and stuffed piquillo peppers. Favorite was the tuna! Beautiful, fresh and the crispy sushi rice was perfect! The peppers were good though a little messy. Curious as to the choice of presenting them upside down on the toast versus right side up. I'd suggest right side up, with a shred of basil or maybe mint to add color and contrast. Can't wait to go back! read more

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My husband an I enjoyed celebrating our anniversary at brunch and they did not disappoint. The decor is very swanky and has a lot of character. The service was wonderful, they were friendly and conversational. It was my first time having a big fancy bloody and it looked beautiful! The bloody itself was ok. My cornbread Benedict was a unique twist on a classic and I was obsessed. It was very yummy. read more

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Very charming little restaurant that packs the punch in great food options and great customer service! I will definitely be back!

It was a warm night, very crowded and very hot inside. Wait staff took way too long to notice our table. Food was served cold and even the cauliflower dish I have grown to love over the years was just not very eatable. I will give it another try to see if it was just the evening we went but, very much in thin ice. read more

Stopped in a Sunday afternoon for a drink and some apps, we sat on the patio which was sunny and pleasant. We thoroughly enjoyed both apps we tried and my cocktail was unique and delicious. Service wasn't terribly fast but our waiter was helpful and polite and we weren't in a hurry anyways. Looking forward to returning. read more

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The Pork buns were SOOO DELICIOUS!!! Get the pork buns appetizer!!! The duck risotto was a limited menu item and the duck was small and not great. Not much flavor, the steak sandwich was ehh. The fries were good though. read more

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First time at a Coalition Restaurant was a great experience. We stopped in after shopping just after 2:00. There were plenty of options to choose from as we had the brunch menu, specials & happy hour menu. The complimentary donuts took the edge off of our hunger while deciding. We landed on the Apple Bibb Salad and Grilled Chicken with Fig & Brie Sandwich with Fries! Everything was just delicious and they split the salad & sandwich for us that & the presentation were appreciated! Our server was pleasant and helpful! Would definitely return when in the area. read more

I loved the vibe inside! It was a little dark, sultry, definitely romantic and maybe a bit sexy. I can see this space for date nights, girls/boys nights, drinks at the impressive bar, or a casual lunch (like what I went for). I liked my drinks a lot, and the food was also good. I had some items that were hits and one that was a miss, and the service was okay although our server wasn't as attentive as I would have liked. I would definitely recommend checking this place out, and will hopefully visit it again to try out new menu items. read more

This was my first time here and I'm already planning my next visit! I was looking for a happy hour in the area and this is exactly what I was looking for! Both the piquillo peppers and hush puppies were 10000/10, I will cry real tears if they take either off the menu anytime soon, especially since moving here from Nashville it's impossible to find a good hush puppy. read more

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I decided to try this place for something new and I honestly would have tried more things except the starters cost as much or more than the entrees. Coalition Burger and fries were good; the burger was cooked to a perfect medium rare but the skinny fries were a little limp and greasy. I also tried the Fried Goat Cheese with honey and I was not impressed. There was a lot of breading, the cheese was cool in the middle, and the honey as a dip made the whole thing cloyingly sweet. One and done for me. Spending $20 for a Tuna Tartare appetizer I really was expecting more than a few chunks of tuna and a plateful of greens and wonton strips. I had to hunt for the tuna, although the avocado was nice. Again, almost $20 for a Charred Corn starter I was surprised it was a lot of greens, a couple of red jalapeño slices and a barely-discernible spoonful of charred corn. The cilantro lime dressing was good but this is NOT a Charred Corn starter; it's a salad with a bit of charred corn and a lot of tortilla strips. I'd go back for the delicious burger but not the rest. read more

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This place never disappoints! Korean tacos are so consistently good we never skip them. They tweaked the burrata starter by adding olive tapenade and it's amazing. The walleye was prepared perfectly with great sauce for the fish and potatoes. Server was familiar with us and gave just the right amount of attention. We sat closer to the windows and much cuts down on the noise, great night overall. read more

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Three stars for the lousy service. We weren't served for up to 20 minutes and the restaurant was not packed. Definitely enough servers so not sure why it took so long. Tried the cheeseburger. It was pretty good, it nothing to rave about. I did appreciate that they grilled the bun. read more

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The restaurant is cute and rich, I loved the brick/industrial finishes as well as the beautiful ceiling. Although the food took a while to come out (it was a Saturday evening) it was fresh and tasteful! Our server was great as well. read more

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The Service was attentive and friendly. Enjoyed a sidewalk table on a nice day. Social hour had nice offerings. read more

I have no idea why there's mediocre reviews of this place because I absolutely love it! Been here several times and the food and service is always top notch. I was in tonight with my parents and we got the burger, salad, green beans, and the salmon. Everything was delicious. I love their cocktails too! Perfect date spot imo. Will be back every time I'm in town! read more

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Love the atmosphere and design of this location! I would say upscale casual type of feel. I have been here twice and have tried a lot. Favorites: Cauliflower, Fried Goat Cheese Balls, & The Coalition Blood Orange Margarita Would be a great place to stop in for dinner or even just drinks & apps. Love this for dates or dinner with friends especially! As far as entrees go the walleye is good but I recommend getting the aioli on the side or the leftovers will be soggy. The chicken sandwich is really good plus the fries are delicious, but I think it's hard to have a bad chicken sandwich anywhere. read more

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My daughter and I had a very nice lunch at Coalition. We started with the Prickly Pear Margaritas and they are highly recommended by the both of us. Great flavor and just the right balance. It was my first time at Coalition and I selected the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Brie and fig jam. It was very good. My daughter has been here before and ordered her usual Poke Bowl. We had the Chocolate Torte for dessert. She loved it but I thought it was just ok. Service by Terra was excellent. read more

Such a great staple in Excelsior! Burgers, salads, and bevvie's are so delicious! The staff is more than qualified and treat you like your family. Wish it were brighter inside, but it's still a delight! Sit outside until you can't stand it. Just go... read more

I love Coalition! 5 stars for a warm and inviting atmosphere, incredibly friendly service, and delicious food :) The french fries are a must! read more

What a gem! Picked this place out strictly on ambiance through the window and now potentially my new favorite spot in Excelsior. Went here for brunch with my dad and daughter. They brought out freshly made doughnut holes with homemade raspberry sauce. What a treat - and honestly all my 1.5 yr old even needed. Food was great and service was even better. read more

Pros: Good location Beautiful, but dark interior Ample alcohol selection Burrata appetizer was nice Cons: NY strip steak overcooked and hollandaise was super salty - for 42 bucks you'd think it would be amazing. It was simply plated as well. Slow service Food was mediocre given prices Parking is a challenge Pro tip: There are many wonderful restaurants in the area vying for your business. This one is just ok. Maybe check out the others. read more

Friday night date night was a success! We were one of the last tables of the evening to be seated, but the staff was beyond gracious, helpful and gave appropriate amounts of space. The food was delicious, despite the 90+ degree weather outside the curry soup was one of favorite dishes, I almost asked to take a cup home! The sticky buns were a close second with a good spice and strong flavor. read more

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I went in for a quick vegetable bite. I got the cauliflower and the cabbage fritter. The cauliflower was good, although def deep fried with probably a gluten batter and a sauce that had msg- it was sweet and spicy and did taste good The cabbage fritter on the other hand was not edible. Overly deep fried and served in some Butter sauce. I took one bite and didn't finish even that. read more

Coalition Restaurant is noisy, crowded, worn, and uncomfortable. Our reservation resulted in a high-top, which we had not requested or desired. We ate their earlier this winter, and the kitchen ignored an alteration to a menu item that the server said would be easy to accomplish. Twice burned. Never again. read more

I love the coalition atmosphere and the service was excellent!! For its price, the food is good - but not incredible. I'd like to return and try some of their other entrees. Goat cheese balls - best part of our meal. So delicious and actually decent quantity for the price. I'm not a huge fan of goat cheese and these were amazing! Steak sandwich - decent. Nothing too special though, and the horseradish was a bit overwhelming. The fries were pretty average. Burger - good burger. Better than your classic restaurant burger. read more

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We ordered the Burrata, fried chicken sandwich, and the bear burger. It was all amazing!! The fries are so yummy too! All the food was hot and fresh tasting. The house margs are outstanding, some of my favorite margs I've ever had. Our server, Carlos, was top notch. Our drinks and food were timely. Love the cozy atmosphere and Coalition! Highly recommend!! read more

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I was 80 miles into my bike ride and needed a place to refuel and rehydrate. I saw they had patio service (this being the time of COVID) which was great. If you want to stay rather than just get takeout, you need to give your name and number for contact tracing. I'm usually uptight about privacy stuff, but I actually prefer to be notified if I'm exposed. I did just literally roll up, but they do take reservations, so that's probably a safer bet. I ordered the ribs which come with corn pudding and coleslaw. It was all delicious. I like that they don't default to fries as the side so I can pretend this is healthy. I had iced tea to drink and they gave refills which is great because it was about 90 out. It was a little awkward starting out biking after a full meal but ribs taste so much better than gels. read more

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diverse menu that is visually stunning and delicious. boutique location and ambiance. service is great.

I checked out Coalition for the first time to grab breakfast on a Saturday. Loved the atmosphere and variety of food! I got their Bloody Mary and would NEVER suggest anyone getting this. The drink was so thick I thought I was drinking cold tomato soup with some crushed tomatoes in it. It also had no other flavor profiles beyond tomato. I switched to their espresso martini, which our server special concocted for us as they don't have espresso- so used coffee, Khalua and vodka- great drink! We started with their donuts which were very dry and tasted like they'd been fried in the oil used for everything else, again a miss. But the enchiladas and eggs made up for the two misses- 10/10 recommend this! Great flavor, texture and presentation. All in all things were a bit spendy for a few things to be such misses, but I'll be back for the enchiladas! read more

This is a great room, nice feel on a cold MN night...but I will say the service was great, drinks were very tasty and the menu has a nice selection of dishes for all different tastes. Exceptional service, a little loud room but not a surprise with how many tables they have an how close together they are. I picked a table along the wall but I will say the bench seating was very uncomfortable, at least for my big butt. My issue was not with the food, although the gnocchi that was served with the fish was on the poor side. Dense, gritty, heavy just not very good...fish was very well done that was served with it. The price was ridiculous, I get paying for good food but for what we ordered this was over the top! I know it will keep me from coming back! Good, not great meal, great service but not worth the price! Just my two cents or more in line with the meal, $37! KT read more

We recently went to Coalition (in Excelsior) for lunch. They have a new menu and the pleasant ambience they have always had. My husband had a stellar hamburger and I chose an appetizer and cup of black bean soup. The shrimp bruschetta I was looking forward to was no longer on the menu, but remains on the online menu. I chose the burrata panzanella from the "greens" section in its place. The menu did not indicate that both items would have a significant amount of spicy heat. It would be wonderful if restaurants offered items with or without heat, or at least a clear warning in the menu entry. I was unable to eat the soup and nibbled at the burrata with its spicy topping. Our waitperson was terrific, a bright spot in a disappointing visit. Please, restaurants, widen your seasoning repertoire beyond hot and spicy. read more

This place is popular for lunch. My husband and I went there for lunch date. The food is ok. But this place is overpriced. I rather go to other places in downtown excelsior than this place. read more

I've been here many times but seem to have neglected my Yelp duties of writing a review. This particular visit was on Super Bowl Sunday. My wife and I needed a quick break before the game. We fortunately caught the 2-5pm happy hour. I enjoyed $5 draft beer. They usually have a selection from Modist but ran out and I settled for Insight. Still good. The service is top notch. Dave the GM was super friendly and got us started as they approached a shift change. There was a seamless transition to our new server and she was fantastic too. The real deal was the $7 cheeseburger and $5 fries. $7 is like the going rate for a Big Mac or something of that ilk. What you get is a scrumptious cut of hand ground beef on a sweet and puffy buttered bun. A real steal by my estimation. One order of their hand cut fries is enough to serve two. They are hand cut and not some garden variety frozen fry. Super delicious. Check em out and cheers! read more

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Food: They had a very interesting menu; sort of hearty food with a frilly twist. For example, my boyfriend had the ham and cheese which came with a jam on it. I ordered the frittata with no bacon or cheese, and it was still just as flavorful, light and delicious even without those extra calories! The potatoes served on the side were average, slightly underdone, but the French Fries served with the sandwich were crispy and yummy! Finally, we split the French Toast (add berries) for a savory experience. Venue: A very trendy looking restaurant with a mix of booths, high tops and standard tables. read more

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