Best Brunch in Minneapolis (2025)

Sunday brunch at Gavin Kaysen’s North Loop landmark blends Midwestern seasonality with French technique. Recognized by national food media and Eater Twin Cities, it’s a polished, truly Minneapolis experience with excellent pastries and thoughtful cocktails.

Weekend brunch at this James Beard winner celebrates Indigenous ingredients—think blue corn pancakes and game sausage Benedict—while overlooking the river. Covered widely by local critics and Eater Twin Cities for its new brunch service and cultural significance.

Linden Hills’ Argentinian-leaning brunch is savory and inventive: potato churros, choripán, and steak-and-eggs with chimichurri. Frequently highlighted by The Infatuation and Eater Twin Cities, it’s a lively neighborhood ritual with serious cooking.

Employee‑owned and downtown-iconic, this subterranean spot runs daily brunch with lemon‑ricotta hotcakes, walleye hash, and an epic Bloody Mary bar. Regularly cited by local outlets and Eater Twin Cities for brunch greatness.

From food‑truck roots to a South Minneapolis favorite, weekend brunch delivers arepas, cachapas with fried chicken, and tropical cocktails. Run by James Beard Award–winning chef Christina Nguyen and praised by local critics.

A restored 1957 diner serving modern comfort—lavender‑scented French toast, Tex‑Mex burritos, and playful doughnut‑topped Hi‑Tops. Celebrated by The Infatuation and beloved by locals for all‑day breakfast and weekend brunch.

This 14‑stool Dinkytown landmark is a James Beard America’s Classics winner. Expect a line, griddle‑side banter, and timeless pancakes and waffles that local writers have called essential to Minneapolis life.

A joyful South Minneapolis staple for Cuban brunch—ropa vieja with eggs, café con leche, and the famed corn pancakes. Featured on Diners, Drive‑Ins and Dives and praised by local critics for decades.

Daytime cafe from James Beard winner Alex Roberts serving excellent pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and rotating weekend features. A relaxed, design‑forward space frequently recommended by local magazines and editors.

A Minneapolis classic offering a multi‑course Sunday brunch in a historic riverfront setting. Long lauded by local media and readers, it’s a graceful, old‑school experience with skyline views.

Uptown’s chef‑run spot leans American with island touches—think kalua pork torta, creative benedicts, and brunch cocktails. A reliable neighborhood favorite noted by local guides since opening.

Chef Diane Moua’s Hmong American restaurant turns brunch into a cultural showcase—sausage with sticky rice, papaya noodle salad, and stellar pastries. Widely praised by local press and award committees for its vibrant perspective.