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    May Day Cafe

    4.3 (156 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    MAY DAY CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Dani G.

    Small cozy cafe on a relatively busy street. There's is plenty of free street parking. A was a bit taken back by how busy it was once I got inside. It was loud and I did feel a bit overwhelmed (which I never am). For the food, it was under $9 which I would say was decent. I had the red curry salad (I think that's what it's called) and it was just from a fridge they have there. Wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing either. It was okay. They have one single bathroom and it could've used some cleaning. Overall I didn't enjoy my experience there, but stayed just to finish my food and try another place out.

    Small quinoa salad (vegan) & greens.
    Rachel W.

    First time visiting here the other day- and was pleasantly suprised. I had been meaning to go for such a long time. What really drew me in was the plethora of vegan options. I arrived with a friend and there was nobody in line. The blonde woman behind the counter was patient and friendly. I asked a lot about the items in the cooler and she was very knowledgable. I ended up getting the kalamata olive/quinoa salad. It comes with a side of bread, chips, or salad greens- I opted for the salad greens. The quinoa salad was packed with flavor, and it came in 2 sizes- cup or bowl. I'm glad I ordered the cup because it was A LOT of food. It was very well made and the flavors were excellent. What suprised me the most was the price point. Along with the salad, I ordered a large iced cofffee, resulting in a grand total (food and bev) for around SIX BUCKS!!! You will not be able to find prices like this anywhere, especially for vegan food. I usually can eat a lot- but this sm. cup of quinoa and lg coffee was perfect. I really again condone this place and these prices. The only downside was the lack of outdoor seating, which probably is not entirely the cafe's fault. There are only about 2-3 tables and a bench. My friend and I waited about fourty minutes to be able to sit outside. The crowd here is lax and slow moving- sort of a place where you sit and do homework/read a book/ chill and unwind. I will definitley be back and with more friends. Thanks!

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    Two separate employees were rude, was ignored by another. I really wanted to like it but I'll never go back. The coffee was okay.

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    3 years ago

    I love May Day Café, because everything is freshly made to order, and all their baked goods are made that day, and very nice employees!

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    3 years ago

    Love their coffee, danish & cake. Great staff! Parking is slightly tricky but side streets parking are plenty

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    The best bakery in Minneapolis. Fantastic goods including lunches at very affordable prices. Kind people behind the counter.

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    One of the best cheaper spots around town! The bacon swiss quiche is simply amazing and customer service.. beyond amazing!!!

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    Bellecour Bakery at Cooks - Making the croissants!

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    4.3(92 reviews)
    3.3 miNorth Loop
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    First, I love the pastries you can buy to-go. This review though is for their cooking class. Be…read moreaware that you will be seated with a group of 6 and you'll have to work with them to decide who does what tasks, since not everyone will get to try making everything. I attended solo but luckily really liked the group I was assigned to. We wanted everyone to work on things they enjoy and allowed everyone to try some parts of the important tasks (making pasta and pastry dough). Your enjoyment might really depend on what your group is like. You can buy wine and beer to drink while you take the class, and those were reasonably priced I thought! $9 for a glass of wine and I think $8 for beer. The class was chaotic since we were making three courses and things needed to be done at different times, but the chaos felt like how it really is in a kitchen making multi course menus, so that didn't bother me! The assistants were great and helped us stay on track and helped if we were struggling with anything. I can't say I learned much from the class (which is why I only gave 4 stars), but I sure had a lot of fun!

    Living in the North Loop, Cooks Bellecour was hands-down our most visited spot--and for good…read morereason! This place is a slice of French heaven right in Minneapolis. Their pastries? Pure magic. The chocolate almond croissant is next level--flaky, buttery, and packed with rich, decadent flavor. And don't even get me started on the breakfast sandwiches--they're gourmet-level masterpieces. Every bite is perfection. The vibe & service here is warm and inviting, with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread and pastries filling the air. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, treating yourself to a pastry, or diving into one of their soups or salads, this place nails it every time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. Cooks Bellecour is an absolute gem!

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    Crepe cake is a must!

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    Kouign Amann on top and delicious Monkey Bread on the bottom

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    Was staying at the hotel and was so lucky to have Spyhouse downstairs as I was able to get freshly…read moremade coffee every single morning. I am not usually a coffee drinker, but this place has great lattes. So smooth and not too sweet, which I love! I wish they had a medium-sized drink as their small is too small, and the larger one is a bit too big. I've always gotten the bigger size and ended up finishing it throughout the day!! My favorites - chai latte, spygirl (lavender/honey latte), solid gold (turmeric latte). Still have a few others that I want to try while I am still in MN. Definitely going to miss this spot when I go back home!

    This is a unique Spyhouse location as it's in the lobby of a beautiful hotel that is in an old bank…read morebuilding. The lobby itself is very stylish, with big dark bookshelves, large plants, big fireplace, cozy and comfortable seating, tables, a pool table, etc. When we visited it was decorated for Christmas and that alone was worth the visit! The coffee was delicious and service good. My husband and I both ordered the seasonal "Shakespeare's Fool" which was delicious in decaf and regular. The latte art on top was a plus! The only downside or thing to know is that this location will not accept Spyhouse giftcards because it is part of the hotel. I came wanting to use one, so this was a bummer but I understand and the barista was very apologetic. As a side note about the business, it's impossible to check your giftcard balance online. So while I'd like to use my giftcard, I'm unsure if I will realistically be able to soon!

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    Spyhouse Coffee Roasters - Great seating area. Bright, airy, and engaging.

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    I had passed this on my way to look for food when I got into my Air BnB. so my second night after a…read morelong conference decided to come in. I didn't have a reservation and i could sit at the bar, but the server seeing it was just me, took me in to the bar area where there were some single high chair tables. The places is hopping and I have a feeling this is always the case so service can be a bit slow. I tried a local beer and then decided on a good old fashioned burger, but was able to subtitute my fries with mashed potatoes. Once the food was ordered it came out fairly quickly. Burger was awesome. I just didn't see condiments on the table, but I'm rather a plain jane for food, unless I had ordered the fries. I was wavering on dessert but then I saw the giant peanut butter cup filled with marshmallow fluff, so it was on. I was planning to come back to try the ricotta pancakes and bring back some peanut butter cups for my staff, but time got away from me. So if y'all are reading this review, is there a way I can get these shipped :) If in Minneapolis again will definitley be hitting this spot up again.

    It's a bit overhyped, decent food, friendly staff…read more Sausage Bread Nutrient dense bread, it was boring and dry by itself If you dipped it in the Peanut Butte (made in house and is a bit crunchy) or the Orange Marmalade, it's way better. But i'd rather just eat the PB by itself. Carmel Peacan Roll Great sauce, roll was ok, it was fluffy but drier than I would like, you HAVE to dip it in the sauce Braised short rib Tender juicy and flavorful, roast potatoes are just fine

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    The hallway to get to the host stand

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    I've been here once years ago for an Yelp event. I remember the desserts being really good. Since…read moremy job moved out of dt/the city I don't really hang on this part of town much but definitely have a list of places I'd want to go, and this was one of them. Wish I would have visited more often. Staff were friendly. Sad they are closing the doors for good soon. Such a cute place! We got there in the evening so they were out of a lot things (very limited options for desserts) but they still have drink options. I got the hummingbird and mango oat milk matcha. My sister got the brookie (brownie cookie). Everything was really good. The place was packed and stayed consistently busy! They close 6/29/25.

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    Edwards Dessert Kitchen
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