I have been to their St. Louis Park (SLP), Minneapolis (MSP) and St. Paul locations for brunch. Although the taste remains consistent at all three locations, I'd say their MSP location is my least favorite to dine at. There is only street parking and the place is rather small compared to the other locations. The St. Paul location is more spacious and has nicer interior design, but is still street parking only. The SLP location is my favorite and it is their newest location. I think it's a little smaller than their St. Paul location, but they are comparable. It's located in a strip of other restaurants, and there's ample parking. There's a bakery next door that makes for great dessert!
Now onto the food!
They have best chicken and waffles I've ever had! I've ordered chicken and waffles at various breakfast/brunch restaurants before, but they can't hold a candle up to Revival. However, it should be noted that I've never been to any Southern states to try out chicken and waffles there.
1. The chicken here is crispy, juicy, tender, and huge!
2. Waffles are your standard tasting waffles, but they are cooked well (crispy on the sides).
3. The sauce is the most mind-blowing part. I am in love with their signature sauce (Sweet Potato Habanero) and have even asked for the recipe! The texture of the sauce is thicker and not as smooth as most sauces, but I would buy this by the bottle. I drench my chicken in it! It is the perfect amount of spice, with hints of sweetness (from the sweet potato) amongst the savory and slightly sour taste. It is the most amazing combination of flavor and I love joining it with all the other add-on flavors. These are:
- Honey Butter: absolutely heavenly! The butter is whipped, so it's fluffy, soft and spreadable. It tastes creamy, salty, sweet and... buttery!
- Syrup is syrup and it is yummy.
All three of these flavor add-ons can hold a candle on their own, but when you combine them-- they provide the ultimate flavor experience. You get hit with a delicious deluge of salty spicy sweetness with interspersed notes of tanginess.
4. They have some pretty amazing sides. Some are standard sides, but there are some that are done super well. Their sides are a bit pricier, but some are worth it!
- Mashed potatoes: Creamy deliciousness. I also love mashed potatoes that have some skin mixed in, so it hit the spot. The only con is that this is not on their brunch menu (dinner only side).
- Beer batter cheese curds: The cheese was yummy, but the batter was sweet (similar to the taste of corn dog batter, but fried). It was cool to try them, and they do taste good, but it's not to my taste preference.
- Mac & cheese: Not memorable, I've had better.
Overall, If I ever have guests that come visit me in MN, I would definitely bring them here for brunch! This is one of my favorite brunch spots, and the only thing that keeps from from going too often is the price (~$17/plate of chicken and waffles, avg $8/small portion of side). read more