Incredible service and gorgeous dog friendly patio! The food and atmosphere is absolutely amazing…read more The pancakes are 5 star and a must try. And normally you wouldn't get excited about oatmeal, but the "banana nut oatmeal"... wow! So delicious!! We were just passing through Minneapolis and happened to go here. So glad we did!! It did not disappoint!

I'm a savory breakfast type-of-person so I ordered eggs Benedict for myself and strawberries cream…read morepancakes for my kids. I fell in love with pancakes. They were moist, had a little bit of saltiness to them (I'm guessing from butter), so good even without syrup. On the other hand tho, the egg Benedict was dreadful. The hollandaise sauce seems to be the problem. Literally tasted like hospital food, 0/10 for the Benedict. I would also switch out the Canadian bacon for better quality. I also wish the waiter had been more lively and attentive. Overall I would come back, literally for the pancakes!!

I've now come into this cafe twice and have had good experiences. Definitely gives off more…read morehometown coffee shop vibes than a lot of the more upscale / clean cut coffee shops more in the cities. I tried both coffee and waffles the most recent time I came and both were tasty. I will say though their waffle menu is quite extensive - dare I say a bit overwhelming. The prices are super reasonable though (especially compared to other local shops). I would highly recommend checking it out to catch up with a friend or just hang out!

We've been here several times when visiting our son and his wife. The number of choices is…read moreunbelievable. Everything is delicious - both the food and beverages. Always busy but always great service. Wish we had something like this much closer.

This was definitely a great family style breakfast restaurant that we enjoyed breakfast at with my…read morefamily while visiting Minnesota. When we arrive the first thing that I noticed were the cute coffee mugs out front. And I said to myself that before we leave, I have to purchase one, and so I did! We sat down and our server came to our table to bring us some coffees and water, and then took our order for our food. I debated for a while if I wanted to order the Dutch baby pancakes because the server did make me aware it would take about 20 minutes for preparation. I allowed everybody else at my table to place their order and then I finally made my decision and I said what the heck, let's get it! I placed my order and to my surprise my order was the first thing to come out! Boy was thrilled. The pancake itself is huge, and the smell alone was amazing. The Dutch baby came with a couple different syrups, some lemon wedges, powdered sugar, and a jam. I decorated my pancake, and I went at it, it was heaven. Soft, flaky, sweet and definitely satisfying. It's a definite must if you're coming here for breakfast or even brunch. The restaurant got filled pretty quickly, it was on Labor Day that we visited, and when we arrived, there were not many tables that were occupied, but slowly the restaurant was filled. There were no complaints at my table, everybody enjoyed their breakfast and everything came out correct and perfect.

The orange juice is amazing - don't miss it…read more Service was poor this time as our server never came back to refill drinks or check on us. My husbands pancakes, eggs and ham were good. My cheesy hashbrowns were great. The avocado benedict was also very good. It was the poor service and having to wait 20 minutes for the check that lost a star on the review.

Allow yourself a little breakfast sin at Perk Up Kitchen…read more It's important to have a favorite breakfast joint in the place(s) you reside and I think we found ours! The interior and exterior vibe are cool and inviting but it's the menu that really makes breakfast here a special experience. Each item is a little work of art in flavor, creativity, visual appeal, and the trendy/classic balance. Let's talk some of these menu items that impressed. Any good breakfast starts with good coffee and juice. The coffee is great and the orange juice is obviously fresh squeezed - the bright flavor that greets your mouth first sip proves it. We chose a variety of different kinds of items. I went sweet with the Strawberry Cornbread waffle. The flavors were a taste of strawberry heaven with its fresh strawberries PLUS a syrupy compote, honey butter and whipped cream. My husband likes to go hearty with layered potato and egg dishes so he went the distance and got the Breakfast Poutine. Layers of goodness in every forkful. What really ties this one together is the white sausage gravy. My kids always choose pancakes but a shout out to the scotch square accompaniment to the kids meal. A little stolen nibble reminded me of when my grandma used to melt butterscotch chips for recipes when I was a kid. Nice touch for kids and their parents reaching across their plates. I would rank this even higher than the bougie, high priced breakfast joints back home (which are struggling to prove their value for me these days). The food here gets you that more approachable decadence without making your eyes completely pop out of your head come check-time.

Had a great Sunday brunch at Perk Up Eatery with a couple of friends! It was my first time trying…read moreit, and it was such a fun spot for a relaxed brunch. We even sat outside and enjoyed the fall weather. I started with the Maple Cold Brew Old Fashioned, made with Bulleit Bourbon, espresso liqueur, cold brew, maple syrup, and bitters. It was such a fun twist on an Old Fashioned - rich, coffee-forward, and just the right amount of sweet. For brunch, I ordered the Sunday in Italy - roasted red peppers, bruschetta tomatoes, artichokes, spinach, garlic, Gouda, fontina, and Gruyère topped with pesto. It came with greens with their house maple vinaigrette. Lots of flavor and definitely a satisfying brunch dish. Instead of toast, I upgraded for a gluten-free chocolate muffin, which was a nice little sweet treat to finish things off. Great place to catch up with friends over brunch, especially if you like creative cocktails and dishes with lots of flavor. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu!

I recently went back to Chianti for the first time in years and it was fantastic. It's clearly a…read morewell loved restaurant in the area, with many regulars and an inviting atmosphere. The team working here is lovely. The parmesan shrimp, which I remembered loving the first time I was at Chianti, was still delicious. The breading is light and well-seasoned, and the garlic aioli it comes with complements it perfectly. The ravioli al rosa was flavorful and filling. Overall just a great spot to eat in Burnsville!!

Service was wonderful from all - hostesses, waitress and food runners. They have that part down…read more The food was the disappointing part. Bread came out cold, portion sizes were small and stingy, food was overly salted or bland for many at our table. Kids meal chicken tenders were over fried and greasy. Flatbread was the best thing we ate. Very expensive for an underwhelming meal, we won't be coming back. I'll note that we didn't mention our dissatisfaction to our waitress or the manager because we were very hungry and didn't want to wait for replacement meals. The food wasn't inedible, just not that great for the price and reputation that Chianti has. I'm sure they would've offered to "make things right" but it would've been great for the food to be good in the first place, like it used to be at Chianti.

This is the best breakfast place I found in Minnesota. Not only is everything made with only…read morehealthy ingredients, it also happens to be the most delicious. My omelette was superb! I'm definitely be back every time I'm there b

The food is top-tier. We tried the chicken and waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, and muffins, and…read moreeverything was excellent. They were very busy on Sunday at 11:30 a.m., so I highly recommend making a reservation. We had reservations and were seated promptly. With the large crowd and high-quality food, however, the service was a bit slow. I understand they were busy, but it took about 45-55 minutes for our food to arrive. I had a hangry 7-year-old waiting for pancakes, so I went to the bakery counter to get him a muffin and ordered a cinnamon roll to go. I was told they would bring both items to our table, but it would have saved a lot of time if they had simply handed them to me while I was already standing at the counter. I returned to the table, waited a few minutes, and then went back to ask if I could take the items to the table myself. By the time I returned with the muffin, our food had arrived. They need to find a way to speed things up, but we will definitely be back. Next time, though, I may order the food to go.

Amazing service in quaint spot. Perfect pancakes and the specials are delicious…read more Looking forward to many more visits

This place is purpose built for a breakfast café. The only drawback is getting here. It's in…read moreSavage, Minnesota. That's a little bit hard to reach, a little bit out of the way. Otherwise, dirt parking lot very homey ambience, excellent service. I got the chicken fried steak and eggs, the waitress said this item was featured on the local news. I see why. It was possibly the best steak and eggs breakfast I've had, chicken fried, that is. Coffee, average. Prices, average. Overall, this place is a little Oasis of Fine Food. But you probably won't be riding here on a bicycle.

Came here to celebrate a birthday with family. A nice, big space...a little too loud the night we…read morecame but that's okay. My dinner was especially good....the chicken fried perfectly...all dark meat the way I like it. The potato salad was not what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm used to a mayo based potato salad but this was even better with lots of flavor! The corn was also delicious. Everyone was very happy with their dinners. The chicken and waffle dish was also good. Ratio of breading to chicken was perfect and perfectly seasoned. The honey butter that came with it was also delicious. The New Orleans shrimp bowl was great too. The ratio of shrimp, which was perfectly cooked, to rice was good. Lots of great flavor. I think that everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered. The only "ding" would be the service. We had to ask for silverware so we could eat and had to wait for straws because she forgot. I'm still going to give it 5 stars even though the service was lacking a bit. She was very nice but seemed rushed.

I was looking for a place for my daughter and me to have dinner on a Wed night, and I had always…read morewanted to try this restaurant. Unfortunately, the experience was pretty disappointing. Parking is a challenge. The restaurant's parking lot is much too small for a restaurant of this size, and because it's backed up against hotels, finding a spot meant parking farther away. I ordered the Carolina Summer Risotto (GF) for $21.95 because I love a good risotto, and with very limited gluten-free options, this seemed like the best choice. The menu describes it as saffron risotto with Cajun shrimp, tomato, asparagus, zucchini, squash, arugula, and lemon. What I received was a very small scoop--maybe 1/2 cup--of what tasted more like yellow, sticky rice with shrimp. There was no asparagus at all, and only a couple of small pieces of zucchini and squash cut into tiny chunks. It looked nothing like the photo on the menu. For nearly $22, I expected a much more substantial portion--not something that looked like a food-truck serving in a paper cup from the fair. My daughter ordered the 6-piece chicken strips with fries for $17, and thankfully, those were much better and very generous in portions. The chicken was very moist and, in her opinion, worth the price. The atmosphere was another issue. It was extremely loud, almost to the point where it was difficult to hear the person sitting across from you--even though the restaurant wasn't full. The waitstaff was friendly, which I appreciated, but unfortunately, the 'okay' entree food, portion size, noise level, and parking issues outweighed the positives.

I learned that Minnesota has a strong Nordic influence, so I searched for a place where I could try…read morelefse for brunch. This little café, located inside a grocery store, was exactly what I was looking for. The place was clean, welcoming, and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious, and best of all, I finally got my fill of lefse! I left one very happy customer. If you're looking for a taste of Minnesota's Nordic heritage, this is definitely a spot worth visiting.

The cafe is located inside the Festival Foods…read more I ordered the Swedish Sampler, which comes with a Swedish pancake, two pieces of French toast made with pulla, a cardamom bread, topped with cinnamon apples, fresh strawberries, bananas, and lingonberry sauce, it also includes your choice of protein, and I went with the sausage. Everything was very well balanced, not too sweet. The cardamom bread French toast was my favorite. Honestly, every breakfast place should have something like this on the menu. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the service was very good. One recommendation: try the French toast.

Very friendly customer service and great food, I recommend the crunch wrap smash burger! Very…read morecomfortable space to come and eat and hang out with friends and family.

I had met a group of 11 women here for a social event. Ordered turkey wild rice soup, as I had a…read moretemporary crown on the left side of my mouth and didn't want to take chances. Soup was warm not hot and spoon was hidden on the other side of bowl. Also no refills of water. At least checks were separated correctly. This location used to be Outback Steakhouse in the past. They did move locations from Burnsville Center Mall. I remember enjoying the pizza roll in the past.