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    FIKA

    4.3 (170 reviews)
    ModerateModern European
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Pork belly
    Katrina M.

    Servers were so knowledgeable and friendly!!! Food was excellent and drinks delicious!

    Pirogi
    Ariel L.

    This is a great place for authentic Swedish food and drinks! Yes they have wine, beer and cocktails! staff are friendly and fast. It has a casual and contemporary atmosphere that's ideal for a date or a simple get together with friends. You should try the Swedish meatballs, they are tasty!

    Busy night!
    Sami G.

    Stopped here for a bite after walking through the amazing mansion. Got seated fairly quickly, but unfortunately it went downhill from there. Took 10 minutes for a glass of water to be brought to the table, which was after my neighbors who arrived before I did. Ordered a drink and dinner only to wait and wait and wait. The dinner came out but my drink had not. Ten minutes later, the drink came out and had a fruit fly in it. Another five minutes to replace it. I never expect something to be comped but this would have been a great opportunity for them. Oh -the wait staff did bring me some sort of pastry that was not fresh whatsoever. Bad experience, but I will try again if I get back.

    Interior of FIKA.
    Gilbert G.

    A lovely, open space inside the American Swedish Institute, FIKA is a pleasant spot for lunch with excellent service. I had the Gravalax for lunch which had sushi-grade salmon and a cup of coffee. Although the Gravlax is their second most popular dish (Swedish meatballs would be their #1 entree), it was an elegant and delicious lunch (though a bit pricey). Due to a mild food allergy (sesame seeds and tree nuts), I asked the server if the bread in the platter could be replaced. She asked the chef about the food allergy and promptly replaced the bread which was delightful! Another plus of FIKA in this location is a strong sense of community (I observed many locals here getting together on a Saturday afternoon to chat over lunch). Would very much recommend this place if you're planning to visit the ASI.

    Donna T.

    I had plans to have lunch at Fika Cafe for months - and was finally able to do so on my fourth visit to Minneapolis/Saint Paul two weeks ago from California. I was there on Halloween and eager to sample their unique menu. The dining room was virtually empty - a far cry from my first visit last October when I toured the American Swedish Institute and Turnblad Mansion. I enjoyed the simple but delicious house salad and open-face salmon sandwich. So fresh and wholesome! The minimalist design of the dining room is a winner as well.

    Cardamom Bread Pudding
    Kathleen K.

    A great fit for the ASI. We tried the Orange Blossom Cream soda. It was okay at first but as the ice melted it was too watery. That was the only issue. We had the following. The Gravlax was excellent with lemon egg yolk and great Danish Rye. They should act another slice of Rye. The Cardamom Bread Pudding was also really good. Gravlax Cured Egg Yolk , Horseradish Crème Fraîche , Cucumber , Red Onion , Danish Rye Cardamom Bread Pudding Caramel Sauce , Whipped Cream Service by Tony was excellent.

    Bread pudding - this picture may not look like much, but this is heavenly!!
    Jami B.

    I cannot believe I have not been eating here more often - what an absolute treasure and some of the best food I've enjoyed recently in Minneapolis. Tony was our server and he made our afternoon so relaxing and fun. He made us feel welcome and special - he was able to really help us make good choices about what to order and talked about several great items on the menu. We decided to share a couple of things so that we could taste more dishes, and I'm so glad we did! The half Haus Salad was very generous, bright greens and the lightest and brightest dressing you can imagine - loved! We had the Swedish meatballs and the Rock Bass entrees, and while the meatballs were pretty fantastic, the fish was out of this world. Seared perfectly with crispy skin, very thinly sliced fennel with pomegranate and a creamy base - so many textures and colors, it was a delight to eat. Don't miss this dish!! We finished with the bread pudding which was warm and rich and buttery and was a lovely finish with some hot coffee to end our meal. Easy, free parking in the lot and bright open sunlight pouring in - definitely 5 stars!

    Outside area
    Olabisi P.

    Discovered this gem for Sunday brunch. It doesn't have the traditional brunch menu but it's a good option. I sat outside and it was such a calm ambience. I don't think I would have liked to sit inside so this will definitely be a warm weather staple. Bummed I only just found it! Okay on to the food. Its Swedish themed -obvi it's next to the American Swedish insitute- there were open faced sandwiches and vegetable forward dishes. I got the Swedish meatballs which were PHENOM! I also got the Patty Pan Squash - a Grönsaker as I learned. I got mine with salmon but it can come without. I enjoyed this as well! I didn't try these but the rest of the party got the Braised Pork SMÖRGASAR, Toast Skagen - these are open face sandwiches- also tried were the Potato cake. General consensus was everything was good! For drinkies. If you love bloody Mary's. You should definitely get the bloody Swede. I personally hate beets so I didn't enjoy it but it smelt and looked Yummyy so try this if you like. I got the whiskey sour with Lingonbwrry juice. I think it was just okay. Very subtle but pretty enjoyable for 1pm. I also had a latte. They offer vanilla and cardamom. I was a rebel and mixed both and it was delicious!! Ended with the Spiced apple cake which was a special. IT WAS DELICIOUS. 10/10. Please put this on your regular menus Okay I took one star away because the portion sizes are ridiculous for the price paid. Yes it was well cooked and all and mostly tasted great but the portion sizes should have been illegal. You definitely need two or three plates to be full. And at $17-$24 a plate can get insane Also the service was a bit slow but not like an hour wait long so it was only mildly irritating. Honestly the only thing I didn't love was the portion sizes. TLDR: yummy interesting dishes. Sitting outside is a must. Great cocktails. Pricy dishes for small portions.

    Water station.
    V W.

    I would give Fika a 3.5. A LITTLE SLICE OF SCANDINAVIA We stopped by Fika for lunch (Inside the 'American Swedish Institute') while taking a break from a nearby art museum, a 15 minute walk away. We thought it would be fun to experience a slice of Scandinavia while vacationing in Minneapolis. PRICEY, LIMITED, BUT GOOD QUALITY Fika was on the expensive side and choices were somewhat limited. They were out of the entrée that I wanted and only had one dessert out of several offered. Service was slightly slow despite them not being very busy. MINIMAL AND MINISCULE One of us ate soup with bread and the other an open faced sandwich, both of which were good quality, although don't expect 'American' sized portions! The decor is very minimal and clinical, as you might expect for a Scandinavian café. I found the atmosphere a little lackluster, but maybe that would be different on a busier day. Afterwards, we enjoyed looking in the gift shop which is part of the American Swedish Institute. Overall, a slightly disappointing visit, but the food we ate was very good. See my photos attached to this review for more details. Was this review helpful?

    Cinnamon and cardamom rolls
    D.S. A.

    My partner and I recently spent two nights in Minneapolis. I pre-ordered four rolls (two cardamom and two cinnamon) from FIKA. Unbeknownst to me, the American Swedish Institute and, hence, FIKA were closed on the day I was supposed to pick up the rolls (Juneteenth). Therefore, Mandy, FIKA's operations manager, contacted me via e-mail to make alternative arrangements. The rolls were wonderful. The cardamom rolls were especially enjoyable because you rarely find that spice in American baked goods.

    Very stylish just dumb set up and service.
    Thor S.

    Why on earth would you sell me a coffee drink as I'm clearly entering the institute and not mention in I need to finish it or throw it away in the 50 yard walk to the mansion entrance. Seems slimy at worst and just incompetent at best. Plenty stylish but the chai latte was very so so and chai forward which is a personal preference thing I guess.

    Swedish meatballs
    Cindy S.

    After visiting the American Swedish Institute, we decided to stop in and have a light snack. We ordered the Swedish meatballs to split on site. Ordered the Cardamom Bread Pudding to take home for later. We weren't expecting a big sized portion. However, there were only four meatballs. The cost was $19.99, and the meatballs were average tasting. The bread pudding portion was also extremely small. For $11.99, it tasted good but had no cardamom flavor. The ambiance was light and relaxing, a nice way to end a visit to ASI.

    Inside seating
    S K.

    Cute restaurant that is part of the American Swedish Institute. They have inside and outside seating available. And no, you dont have to pay the entry fee for the museum even though it looks like a very nice museum. Plenty of parking in private lot. Menu consists of various open face sandwiches (braised pork, shrimp and egg, havarti and egg), small plates (swedish meatballs, gravalox, salmon), salads and soup. Food was delicious! The atmosphere was relaxing. All in all i definitely recommend because it was just something different and a positive experience.

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