This was a good but somewhat interesting visit! For our first time, the food was pretty good. We…read moretried a couple different plates and they were all pretty flavorful. Our server was pretty absent, however. I never got a water refill and we were charged for a soda that my table hadn't ordered. I'm not sure if this is typical for the restaurant, but all three of our orders were placed on one tab. We all have Venmo so it's not a big deal, but it was a bit interesting. I had higher hopes for this spot, but it was still good nonetheless.

It was very busy on a Sunday for breakfast. Good took quite a long time to arrive but it was…read moredelicious. We parked across the street otherwise street parking only.

The restaurant location is in a good spot on the corner of Lowry'n Marshall NE. Parking is decent…read moreon street. There is an available parking lot. The restaurant is always clean and the service is excellent! The food selections are good organic choices. However, they removed the widely popular, absolutely delicious hot pastrami sandwich. Why? It just disappeared!!! There is no other comparable option to this sandwich on their menu. My heart is broken. I was forced to try another selection: the Bruschetta chicken sandwich. The jury is still out on this one. Not bad. Just not as GREAT as the pastrami one. I tried the ever popular cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting today. It's a one & done for me. The soaked in butter bread is a bit off putting for me. It's like oily wet bread. All of that butter upset my stomach. I only ate 1/3 of it...and had to toss it. Yeah, that's very disappointing. Money is tight...this meal was a real treat for me. All in all, BT is very good, great location, good service, good food.

I previewed this place at a slow time on my own, then decided we should come back for Mother's Day…read more It was MUCH busier then, with a line out the door, but they had an efficient check in process. SInce this is a place where you order at the counter, reservations don't really make sense. And we got in faster than estimated for Mother's Day. I also noticed the staff didn't look stressed out despite the crowd. The large windows face north and west like my home, but somehow it feels bright and sunny, probably assisted by the blond furniture and gold and white colors. Water is self serve, but the rest of your order arrives fairly quickly after you sit down. I loved both of the brunches I ordered, getting a green salad with a delicious vinaigrette on the side is a lovely contrast to the indulgent loaded hash browns or soft scramble. My sons went for heartier fare and had no complaints, they would rate their food 4 out of 5 though the jam was reportedly awesome. I'd go 5 out of 5 on the loaded hash browns, because somehow they are still nice and crisp under all the yummy things on top of them. The coffee is very good, and I consider myself a coffee snob. Baked goods happy hour is a nice feature too. After dropping off his brother, my oldest twisted my arm to go back and get some half price cinnamon rolls since it had just passed 1 pm. The bathroom is across a hallway, shared with other businesses, and sparkling clean. There are fancier brunches out there in the Twin Cities, but I think this place deserves 5 stars for the whole experience, it's casual, but classier than a diner.

Looooooved my visit to Vivir! I spent half a day here and honestly I could've stayed longer. The…read moreenergy of this space is just that good! First off, plenty of private on-site parking, which is always a win in the city. Inside, the space is stunning. Large windows line most of the walls, flooding the café with warm, natural light. There's an impressive variety of seating depending on your vibe--couches, high-top tables, standard tables, bar-style seating facing the gorgeous large windows, and even solo setups if you're craving true alone time. Thoughtful and inviting in every way. The service was equally lovely. Monroe, the barista who helped me, made a spectacular Iced Brown Sugar Honey Latte--so good I ordered a second after I finished my first one. He was happy to answer all of my questions about the bakery items, breakfast offerings, and the horchata lattes that caught my eye. I ultimately went with the Chicken Chilaquiles, and wow... that was absolutely the right move. The dish featured warm, juicy chunks of chicken breast over crispy fried tortilla chips, topped with fried eggs, sliced avocado, beets, cotija cheese, and tomatillo sauce. The sauce wasn't spicy, but had just enough gentle heat to balance the tanginess of the green tomato beautifully. I also appreciated that the chips weren't overly drenched, allowing each ingredient to shine. Crunchy, flavorful, satisfying, and filling--everything you want in a breakfast. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the apple empanada. It may have been a one-off, but mine didn't quite hit the mark. Flavor-wise, it was good and accurately described as a slice of fried apple pie. Where it fell short for me was the filling-to-dough ratio. The filling was very minimal and almost paste-like, likely due to being reheated rather than baked fresh that day. I would've loved a filling with chunks of apples or simply more filling overall. Overall, the morning/afternoon I spent here brought me so much joy. I loved that there was no time limit--I was able to get a ton of work done while sipping delicious coffee, enjoying a slow, satisfying breakfast, and soaking in the sunshine. Vivir is a space that truly works for so many occasions: solo time, catching up with friends, family visits, or settling in for a few hours. I'll happily be returning whenever I'm in NE Minneapolis.

Such a cute coffee shop/cafe. I love the decor and chill vibes. When I stopped by the cafe side was…read moretechnically closed but the staff on the Centro side told me I could look around & order cafe items via one of the table QR codes. On the door I seen they had caramel apple horchata as a seasonal drink so I got that. When you order you have the option to order from the cafe & Centro so we also got the shot of the moment. Both were good. For sure want to come back and try more of the drink options.

Delightful. Delicious. Delovely. Great service, a beautiful space (the old firehouse!), and…read moredelicious food all came together to make for a wonderful evening celebrating a good friend's birthday. (Bonus points for their flexibility--we had a surprise out of town guest who could join as well!) The menu has something to please every palate, from the vegans to the obligate carnivores. Ditto on the drink menu--they have a wonderful selection of beer and wine, and they have fun N/A options as well. The portions are generous (one person in our party ordered two appetizers and still had something to take home) and beautifully plated. I started with a green salad and loved the balance of tastes and textures. The greens were tender and crisp, the nuts crunchy, the chèvre yogurt creamy, and the dressing exactly right. (It was almost but not quite too pretty to eat.) For my main, I ordered the tofu hash, one of the vegan offerings. Flavored with a tasty chili sauce and fermented black beans, this was an intriguing and delicious entree. The sautéed vegetables were tender and beautifully complemented the crisp tofu and yucca, and the arugula salad added a refreshing element. There was a ton--I had leftovers for a truly delicious lunch. I also have to compliment their N/A selection. I ordered the Aplós Ume Spritz, and it was a very delightful way to start my meal. Light, sweet, and a pretty shade of pinkish-purple, it tasted just like a summer party. This would be a great place to grab dinner with friends, family, or that special someone. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and sometimes, they have live music, too! Also, pro tip: don't miss out on a side of bread and butter--it's really tasty here!

Friendly neighborhood restaurant with amazing food and great wine selection and knowledge!…read more We ate Red Lentil Soup with coconut cream and curry and topped with crispy carrots, Mushroom Scallops with delicious sauce, shrimp, Steak Frites cooked to perfection, Norwegian Salmon that is butchered and prepared in house and with an amazing finish Coconut Tres Leches Cake to die for! Definitely coming back for more!!!

We started off with 2 appetizers (potato churros and empanadas) both were excellent themselves, BUT…read moreif I could say I would ADD an extra 2 or 3 churros since they only give you 6. I would give them a 8.5/10 The Empanadas were SOOOO good. I'd give them a 9/10 Now to the entrees... dun dun dun So my wife and I ordered the Spaghetti Fra Diavolo it was very very good, it has a little kick but not overly spicy very good balance. I would highly recommend, I can see why it's one of the most ordered items on the menu! I'll add some courtesy bread to go with the pasta 8/10 Overall food experience 9.1/10 The atmosphere was great, lots of windows which lets a lot of light in but at night maybe hard to see inside. Overall atmospheric experience 9/10 Service was good had no complaints and even gave us free desert for my wife's birthday. 9.5/10

We came here for our anniversary and left amazed by how good the food and drinks were. We started…read morewith the potato churros which tasted like a mixture of the best mashed potatoes and fresh fries I've had. The empanadas were good, but I was hoping they were less cheesy and more creamy. The chimichurri adds to the flavor. All our drinks were delicious and I recommend the old fashioned. For the entrees the Tagliatelle with Oxtail and Rigatoni with Oyster Mushrooms both had exquisite sauces. I don't think I could have asked for anything different. I am usually let down by pasta and this did not disappoint. Our server was attentive and welcoming, the table was plated and organized, and we had a nice few other the kitchen and got to see all the meals being plated. This was one of our favorite date nights, and we will be back in the future to try more of the menu!

A small farm table eatery that also provides a little market of fresh produce and meats. You can…read morealso sign up for a CSA program on their website. My mom highly recommends the boneless pork chops. Grab a bite to eat at the first come first serve counter service. All of their options are healthy and fairly accessible price wise. I got the brunch bowl, which was delicious and I would order again. The eggs were the star with being fluffy and so so soft!! The pesto sauce really brought the dish together. It was a good portion and vegetarian. If you would like to add meat, it was an extra $6. Then head around in the store to check out their market, full of seasonal produce herbs, and meat! It was actually pretty busy at 2PM on a spring Friday so there may be a wait but they do have a nice patio!

I had a bit of a mixed experience here. I visited with a small group over the weekend, and it was…read morepretty busy. One thing to note is that the staff is very strict about your entire party being there before you can be seated or order, so definitely keep that in mind if you're coming with a group! The outdoor patio is super cute and was probably one of my favorite parts! For food, my sister and I split the kale salad and the Green Goddess Chèvre & Zucchini sandwich. I wasn't overly impressed with either dish, but I did enjoy the flavors of the sandwich. I was also under the impression that they offered a lunch menu, but it looks like they only serve brunch on the weekends, which was a little disappointing since I was hoping to try some of their lunch options. Overall, it was a cute spot with a great patio, but the food and experience didn't totally win me over this time.

Was here for an event at the hotel and thought I would come for a crepe. It was made to order and…read moretasted good. A little overpriced for what it is on especially their dinner items (22 for falafel platter). The turmeric chai was good albeit a tad bit watery. I have had better and worse. Would say actual glass plates would be nice or non styrofoam as the crepe was hot enough to slightly melt my plate. It was a bit unbecoming. The service is a bit on the slow side and not exactly the most polite ether. For a quick grab and go bite it was what I needed in the morning. The ambiance to put it lightly is cramped. They have 4 tables and a guitar and piano. For seating you might be better off if you take it and sit in the hotel area.

A small, narrow cafe located inside the Hyatt hotel on the second floor…read more Tuna Melt Wrap 2/10 - very dry, small, and flavorless - just seems like canned tuna thrown into the wrap - overpriced for what you get - sauce isn't good -- very watered down There was only one person working here, so service was incredibly slow. Unfortunately the food wasn't worth the wait!

We went to Standish Cafe around 10:00am on a Friday and it was busy. It is small and clean. We…read morecould wait 20 minutes for a table, or sit at the counter right away. We sat at the counter. The counter faces the window, so you get to watch the street activity while you eat. We both ordered cold press, my partner added a double shot of espresso to his. The cold press was good. Good coffee flavor. They use reusable stainless steel straws which is nice. The servers were fast, friendly, and efficient. The food came out at about the pace you would expect. My partner had an omelette with Standish potatoes and a biscuit. The potatoes were really good, crispy outside with good garlic flavor. The biscuit was a good, pretty standard biscuit. The omelette was really good and paired well with the sides. I had the aebleskivers and they were very nice. Fluffy, faintly sweet, and came with triple berry jam and real maple syrup. There is a small parking lot in back but it was full when we got there, so we did street parking about a block away. There is one handicap parking space in the rear parking lot. The restaurant itself is somewhat handicapped friendly. It is tight, but you can get in and get a table.

If you're in Minneapolis and looking for a great breakfast spot, this place is a must…read more Standish Cafe has that perfect neighborhood feel -- relaxed, welcoming, and exactly what you want to start your morning right. The food was delicious, fresh, and comforting... the kind of breakfast that just hits the spot. But what truly stood out was the service. Super friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm -- not forced, just real people who make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. That kind of hospitality makes all the difference. It's one of those places you leave already thinking about coming back. Highly recommend.