Coalition Restaurant

We went to Coalition in Edina for brunch with a group of friends, and it was such a great experience. The interior is gorgeous clean, modern, and thoughtfully put together, with a warm aesthetic that makes the space feel both stylish and comfortable. Our group all ordered different dishes, and everything was delicious. Each plate had great flavor. It’s rare for everyone at the table to love their meal, but Coalition definitely delivered. The drinks were another highlight really well-crafted cocktails with balanced flavors and a fun twist on the classics. Overall, a fantastic brunch spot. Great food, amazing drinks, and a beautiful atmosphere

We had the classic Coalition burger. Very good. Cooked as ordered. Good bun. Perhaps a bit more cheese. The issue is the type of lettuce and the placement. First, put the lettuce under the burger. Replace butter lettuce with classic iceberg. Butter lettuce wasn't staying in place and everything to slide off. OUTSTANDING tatar tots!! Great, friendly, timely, engaging service. Vibe is much better than Excelsior. Good wine by glass choices.

My girlfriend and I went there because we were going to see a movie at the Edina Mann. The employees were great we were greeted right away and sat immediately. The food was fantastic especially the Fried Goat Cheese. Why is it a one star review? There is an upcharge of $3.50 for ordering a whiskey "neat". I didn't see that anywhere on the menu. Is there a similar upcharge for getting it "on the rocks"? How about a cocktail? It's too bad was a really cool spot but wouldn't go back for paying an extra $3.50 to have the bartender just pour whiskey in the glass and give it to me. 🤷‍♂️

This is a great spot for dinner. I arrived early (4:30 pm) and caught the end of happy hour. The bar had a nice crowd of friendly people. I enjoyed the buffalo shrimp app - nice-sized shrimp perfectly prepared. Afterward, I enjoyed a great meal with my wife as we moved from the bar to the restaurant. I got the seabass, which was very yummy, and my wife got the beef Yum Yum, which she enjoyed. I highly recommend this spot when in the area.

Our experience was fantastic at Coalition - been there many times. From the moment we were greeted at the door till the end, the experience was amazing. Great food and drinks - the menu had been updated which I was super excited about. I ordered the Bourdain sandwich (I mean he's the GOAT) which was delicious and my fiance ordered the steak sandwich. We also shared the burrata and jam (omg loveeeee). Our waitress Tracie, was the best! She was super friendly and so attentive. Def going again.

We love this place! Very friendly neighborhood joint, with a relaxed, welcoming vibe. We enjoyed their lovely (dog friendly!) patio many times this summer. We can stop by the bar on any given night and expect fun cocktails, great food, and a row of smiling faces, both seated at the bar, and working behind it. It’s like our own little “Cheers!” Keep up the great work, Kevin & staff. We will definitely be back!

Coalition is really on top of their game right now. After 10 years in business, they've revitalized their concept while staying true to what makes them special (contemporary American, casual fine dining, with surprisingly large portions, and a chill atmosphere). If you haven't been in a while (or perhaps you've never been), you owe it to yourself to see what they're doing over there right now. The cowboy ribeye is a monster. 14 oz and boneless. Not the kind of thing you see every day, especially now. The roast chicken dinner is beautiful. The burrata panzanella, cartoonishly large pork schnitzel, grilled seafood risotto-- all super satisfying. And a lot of their chef specials are more daring than one might expect. tldr; you should really check out Coalition. They haven't rested on their laurels, even after 10 years of great success.

My daughter and I had a nice experience here in Edina. We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and we both had lunch salads. Everythingwas delicious. Service was great. Fun venue.

We tried Coalition for the first time as part of restaurant week and I am so glad we did! We always make it a point to eat local and we had never heard of Coalition before seeing it on the list but we will definitely be back to explore more of the menu. My husband and I ended up trying everything on the restaurant week menu which included starters of shrimp bruschetta and steamed pork buns - both were light and so flavorful! I got the salmon with potatoes and pancetta wrapped asparagus while my husband got the roasted chicken with hominy, pork sausage, queso fresco and avocado. Both entrees were so incredibly fresh and with perfectly paired accompaniments - we were seriously thrilled we lucked out with this menu. I was pretty stuffed by the time dessert came around and didn't get a chance to take a photo but I got the key lime pie and my husband got the cheesecake. I am not typically a key lime pie person but this felt more like a tart and it was absolutely amazing. Perfect amount to finish off an immaculate meal!!

Visited on a Saturday evening with friends. We had a reservation for 7 PM. The initial first impression was not great because although it wasn't abnormally busy for a Saturday for some reason, the staff was very overwhelmed and behind. We were not greeted by a host for at least 10 minutes. There was a few couples waiting when we arrived & at one point we were all looking at each other confused as to why there was no host or any sort of greeting even by workers walking by. Additionally, we had to wait For our reservation. Our server did not bring us water for a very long time, even after stopping by our table and saying she would bring water. We ended up ordering our food along with drinks right away, given the lack of structure. Our server seemed surprised and almost annoyed at this. Outside of that she was friendly. Overall the food was ok- nothing super special. I enjoyed the ambiance and low lighting vibes. It is a smaller place but still a good amount of tables. They have a parking lot attached with a lot of space but also ample street parking. I would go back to check out the patio and maybe a happy hour in the summer but 3 stars because service & timeliness was way off. Hoping it was just a bad night & not the norm for an Edina spot.

The food last night took remarkably long to arrive. When it did arrive, it was barely lukewarm - if not cold. It must have been sitting on the counter, waiting to be delivered, for too long - which also explained the long wait. At the price point of this place, such apparent neglect is not excusable. I don't recommend, and we won't be back.

Good spot for dinner I would love to try brunch here! I got the charred corn salad and added steak. My husband got the coalition burger (plain) and said it was a great burger. It was a nice set up and area. Service was pretty standard. I would definitely come back.

I met up with my aunties for last minute drinks in Edina. One of them wanted to check this restaurant out since she's never been. Cute restaurant, you see a nice bar once you walk in. We ordered a few appetizers along with our cocktails. Service was great, our waiter checked on us frequently. Free parking in the lot to the side or behind the restaurant.

A fun yet intimate date night! Loved the Friday night ambiance. We had the Korean tacos for an appetizer. So flavorful and unique! Entrées were the pork chops and Sea Bass. Both were amazing! I've never said that about a pork chop. The Sea bass was prepared perfectly. Loved the flavors with the risotto. The dirty and lemon drop martinis were delicious. The service was also good! We will definitely return.

I have been here a couple of times for drinks and have decided that they are really hit or miss. There have been a couple that have been great and a couple that were not so great making it hard to try different things on the menu. I have walked in both times and have been seated immediately. At night the restaurant does get pretty dark in the back of the restaurant so I recommend sitting in the front by the windows or by the bar. The menu had recently changed and I had a chance to try the cauliflower. It was crispy and had a sweet chili bbq sauce, this was very tasty There were only a couple of other items that I would consider ordering and wish they would bring some of the old menu items back that I didn't get a chance to try.

The food was amazing. The ambiance was relaxing. The service was adequate. Overall a wonderful experience.

Nice spot for brunch! Cute interior decor and menu with lots of options to choose from. Shareable options were nice as well. I tried the pork Benedict and it was good but definitely on the heavier side. Service was good as well.

My girlfriend and I wanted to grab a quick brunch before running errands, so decided to come here. Parking lot available, so that's always a plus for me. Restaurant itself was very nice looking inside! Clean, modern, stylish. Greeted immediately upon entering and our waitress came right up. Overall service was good, food came out timely, and staff was friendly. Food was ok. My burrito didn't have much flavor, but it was decent enough. I asked for hot sauce and all they had was tabasco.... You have to get some cry baby Craig or sriracha! My girlfriend wasn't a fan of her dish either. Very bland tasting. Not to mention, her coffee tasted watered down and wasn't good. We didn't have any cocktails, but i like that they offer some craft options. Will have to try one sometime if we return. - Anthony

Solid spot to hit up for dinner. My hubby and I sat outside on the patio and had a great attentive server. I got the pork schnitzel and thought it had great flavors overall but the wild rice was too bland. Thankfully the bourbon pecan cream sauce coated the rice and made it edible. Would visit again, but not my first choice for the area!

Korean bbq tacos were seriously out of this world. The staff was so kind and welcoming, we will definitely be coming back!

Love love love the burrata, it is a must-get. I went here for a celebratory graduation dinner and everything was wonderful. We went at an awkward time so it wasn't too busy but that wasn't a bother, we got great and quick service.

Updated review. Made it back for a full meal and loved it! Based on other rave reviews, we tried the burrata (with fig jam, arugula, prosciutto, and ciabatta). Everyone is right. This is so good! We ate every last bite. Will be coming back for this alone. My partner had the steak sandwich for his entre and I had the apple brie salad with salmon. Yum again! The salmon was the highlight here, and there was so much of it! Beautifully cooked, and also enjoyed the shaved apple and brie crouton. I knocked down a star because I asked for no bacon in the salad (pescatarian) but on the side (for my partner) and still found quite a few bits of bacon tossed in. Not impossible to pick out, and still enjoyed it nevertheless. We dined outside on the patio on a nice summer evening. We'll be back!

Stopped in for lunch yesterday with a friend for the first time at the 50th and France area location. We both ordered the regular cheeseburger and fries but were told by the server that the fryer was broken ( again) so she offered us each a cup of soup as an option at no extra charge. It was good. However we both ordered our burgers medium well and they came out very rare. They were loaded with so much lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc. that we didn't realize how rare they were at first, only that the meat tasted "mushy". Our server was excellent and did not charge for one of the burgers. There were no salt and pepper shakers on the tables and I didn't feel I should have to ask;, almost completely out of toilet paper in the ladies room which I reported. I feel they weren't really trying except for the poor server who did her best. I'd give this place a pass in the future.

There's certainly something to both like and dislike about this restaurant. Cool vibe, trendy and approachable menu, great location. But the food and service were both inconsistent on our visit. Today I had the sea bass special of the day. The fish itself was cooked perfectly and served with a decent risotto. But the mushrooms and umami you'd expect in a mushroom risotto was lacking and the entire dish was plated with a sauce that was dessert sweet that took away everything else done right. The Parmesan walleye had a weird herby flavor in the crust that you couldn't directly see or identify. Tartar sauced unceremoniously plopped on top instead of on the side so you could decide for yourself how much was needed. We also had the tuna tartare as an appetizer. Presentation looked great. But the tuna was mushy and flavorless, the avocado not yet ripe and freshly fried tortillas that tasted and looked great, but we're so bubbly from the frying you couldn't place the tuna pieces on them to eat together as designed. Service was not friendly or engaging. Waited at the host stand for a while as different staff came up to grab stuff, but no one saying anything to us. Eventually someone from behind the bar came and seated us. Waited again for a while before our waitress came by. Once our order was in the food was back actually super quick. This is my second visit. My prior visit was a work dinner. For that evening service was much better. I had the smoked pork chop which was slightly undercooked and also lacking much in flavor, despite the char. We have not been for brunch and many of the reviews and most of the pictures people have shared cover that. Perhaps better for breakfast??

The food was mediocre. We both had fish entrees and there was nothing outstanding or remarkable. The service was poor. The wait person may have been having a not so good day. They were pleasant enough but rarely came to the table. We only had entrees and paid almost $80. The value was poor. We will not return.

I'm going to be honest, I don't understand the hype. Maybe it was the day we went or the server we had but Coalition disappointed me. We made our reservation online and showed up to a near empty restaurant at 545 on a Thursday night. The bar was out of several key ingredients when we tried to ordered drinks so we went the NA route but were never given a refill. We closed the place down, which means the only drinks we had four 3.5 hours was the original water and the two drinks we ordered when we sat down. Food wise I was surprised by the actions of our waiter. I would ask for a recommendation, and when I asked about another item I got a shrug and ' it's okay". In fact, this is the only reason we didn't order dessert. I tried the fried goal cheese, it was good but pretty intense. If you don't love goat cheese you may struggle. The bbq mac and cheese was somewhat disappointing. I was missing the creamy ness and cheese-y goodness I would normally be looking for. My friend didn't seem to enjoy her dish either- which was a bummer. All in all I don't think I'll return. The vibe felt off with our waiter and the entire experience didn't live up to the hype.

Our server was very friendly and checked on us often without making us feel pressured or rushed to order. We enjoyed our drinks and a light dinner on the patio which was nice and cozy. The burrata came with fig jam, prosciutto, arugula, and ciabatta. Each item was absolutely delicious!! The sweet jam and creamy burrata paired well with the salty prosciutto and nicely toasted ciabatta. We ordered another serving of bread to enjoy the spread. It was a nice treat, but the prices are too high for me to visit regularly.

Lovely local restaurant. Great walleye, a white fish common to this area. Very nice atmosphere and wonderful service.

Fantastic spot! They are taking COVID precautions and we felt safe at our table. It's such a perfect spot for drinks, dinner, date night! We started with drinks (I had the blood orange margarita and it was super yum) and the Brussels Sprouts (fried Brussels, corn, queso fresco and chili lime seasoning). The Brussels were fantastic! I love any dish with good charred corn and this was no exception! We ate it before I could snap a pic but I'd definitely recommend it! For dinner I had a hard time choosing between the pork chop, the ribeye and the charred corn salad. Our server recommended adding steak to the charred corn salad and it did not disappoint. I also really appreciated a genuine recommendation from our server, instead of him trying to just sell me the most expensive dish (aka the ribeye). Love that. A friend got the ribeye and it was 14 oz of amazingness! I had to mention it because I tried a bit and it was perfect. Would happily recommend this spot to anyone looking for a fun and tasty meal!

Been there multiple times. Each time quality slips. Last visit was July 4th. Salmon was fishy. Brussels Sprouts were well done and dried out. Nobody bothered to look at them prior to delivery to table. They replaced the sprouts but unhappy had to wait. Had the Korean Buns. The meat was cold and buns were so soggy, they ripped. This place has gone down hill since opening. Menu is identical for 7+ years.

Took the dog for a car ride to pick up our curbside pick up dinner and dessert! This dessert was so delicious and definitely can feed more then one person. I was paying with gift card so I couldn't place my order online. I called to place my order and the connection was poor. I could barely hear and I kept looking at my cell service and I had 3 bars. Even with all the confusion the person was able to place my order, get gift card details and my card details as there was a portion still needed after gift card. My order tag still said Gina even though I told him Tina 3+ times and I said T not G (but nothing to sweat I got my order and it was all correct and scrumptious)

This is my second time here and so far everything I've had is delicious! My previous visit we had the Burrata. So. Stinking. Good. I swear the bread was fresh baked right out of the oven. And everything together (fig jam, prosciutto and arugula piled on the bread) is perfection. This time we shared the Korean Tacos. Oh my! So amazing!! It comes with three small tacos but the flavor is HUGE so three is enough even when sharing. For the main dish I've tried the lamb bolognese (which was yummy) and this time the chicken sandwich. The honey siracha sauce on the chicken is delicious. The blue cheese sauce is the perfect accompaniment. The chicken was a little dry but the sauce on it helped. Their French fries are thin and perfectly crispy. Now for the cocktails: the old fashioned is made with a Minnesota rye. So good! After trying this old fashioned I have been making my own old fashioneds with rye. I have also tried the Division Bell, if you like mezcal (which I do) this is your drink. The Brainstorm is good, a little lighter tasting than I thought it would be. Overall this place is great for a night out! And there are so many more things I want to try!

Here comes a solid but less than exciting review of @coalition50th - something we'd call a 'good' but not great dining experience in whole. our appetizers stole the show, especially the shrimp bruschetta , diminishing what little light was left across our entrees. I don't like writing negative reviews, and truthfully have never had a bad experience at the excelsior location, but I'd be lying if I said this was a cost-worthy night of dining. in terms of 50th and France, food is always expensive, but it almost always has been worth the price. I can't say that our meal was worth the price or the calories - however, I would consider coming back for simply quick apps and a cocktail. ‍

I did not have high expectations going into this meal. I would've been happy with a mediocre cocktail and something to fill me up, but what I got shocked me. I'm quite easy to please, not a snob (despite my language), and I've never written a negative review for a restaurant before. But to be frank, this experience ruined my day. I've worked in the service industry for years, and none of my qualms with this establishment fall on our server -- she was lovely. The food itself, unfortunately, has encouraged me to issue a complaint. I ordered the lemon pepper wings. While the chicken was crisped and cooked well, the lemon pepper was but a whisper. If I had a magnifying glass, I could not find evidence of seasoning. My friend ordered the raw vegetable salad. She enjoyed it just fine, though for its price, the portion was almost insulting. She does not have any allergies, but after finishing her meal, became incredibly nauseous. In a matter of minutes she rushed to our car and began profusely vomiting the entirety of her meal. We came to this restaurant hoping for a quick bite and a nice drink and left in a panicked rush. This review doesn't speak to the staffs performance but more so to my concern on what is happening in that kitchen. I hope no one else has the same experience we did. To say the least, we will be keeping a safe distance from this establishment in the future. Thank you for your time, stay safe.

Outdoor patio very pleasant. Service was prompt, attentive, and friendly. "Coalition Burger" (cheeseburger and fries) was excellent. Worth a visit!

So glad I found this place. Walking in you're greeted by a hostess in the cutest little floral entryway. The restaurant itself isn't that big but that's okay. It's very inviting but intimate. The decor is very modern and tasteful. Sets the tone for the type of service and food to expect. The food is absolutely delicious. It looks like they have something for those wanting to splurge on carbs and tho who are looking to watch what they eat. I personally had the biscuit Benedict and was very pleased with how I was able to customize it. Delicious and hearty biscuit with loads of meat and poached eggs. The pancake is also large and delicious. A friend said she'd definitely recommend the barrata. If i could eat it right now, I'm sure I'd say the same. The service here is exceptional. Very pleased with the attentiveness and friendliness. A little loud but you're able to have a conversation with those at your table without shouting. Full bar as well for those looking for a little booze. Delicious food, modern and trendy atmosphere and great service! Oh and those donuts!!! To die for! Delicious crunch on the outside so soft and velvety on the inside. I ordered more to take home!

Still a standout for us when we stop in every few months. Good service, good food, nice space, and reliable. Love the brunch.

I came here on a Tuesday night for dinner with coworkers, and even on a weekday night it was extremely busy! I tried the Korean bbq cauliflower and the pork entree and both exceeded my expectations! Cozy atmosphere with high quality food!

Coalition is a hip, modern, and affordable brunch place! There's also a parking lot and lots of nearby residential parking spots, which is always a plus. Came here for brunch, and I got the biscuit Benedict. The biscuit was good texture and I appreciated that the ham was in shavings instead of one wad. The hash browns were a bit oily and undercooked for me, but I will say I do really enjoy a crispy hash brown. I had mixed experiences with the service here, but overall it was good. Don't you hate it when you see a waiter bring out something you'd totally want to order but have no idea what the dish is? Not a problem for me when I went here, I was eyeing something a waiter brought to another table, and the greeter immediately came over and told me the name of the dish. The only problem I had related to service was our table's waiter seemed to rush us to leave.

This is a really cute little restaurant in good ole 50th and France. It is what I expected it to look and feel like for a restaurant in this neighborhood. We got sat right away for lunch on a Friday. Their lunch menu has many unique dishes which I always enjoy. The Korean tacos were pretty good! They had some room for a little more flavor though. I'm hoping I just made the wrong choice for my main dish. The chicken sandwich was not my favorite. The balsamic fig jam mixed with the brie cheese sort of clashed to make this odd, bland, taste. The jam was also dry and soaked into the bun. I love the sweet, powerful flavors of balsamic fig jam and they seemed to be lost with this dish. The food also took a while to come out. I'm hoping to try this place again based on everyone else's reviews, it should be better than this experience!

I stopped by Coalition for a drink and small bite, and while the food was good and the ambiance was nice, the drinks were a little under par. My friends and I bellied up got the bar for a quick fix of some booze and a bite but had to wait a while as we tried to flag down the bartender. My friend ordered a Manhattan that she sent back and exchanged for wine. Rightfully so as it strongly resembled Robitussin. The Old Fashioned was OK. Both drinks were pre-made, so maybe that what made them less than great?? Either way, the quality didn't match the $15 price point. The Brussel sprouts were quite delicious and fries were good. I would be interested in exploring more of the menu as the food we got was solid.

After a bit of shopping, we chose this cute restaurant for a happy hour. We sat at the bar area and had excellent service. Their happy hour wings for $7 are a steal. The best wings we have had in years - right here! Their drinks are great as well. We definitely recommend trying this place!

Finally got to Coalition with high expectations of an excellent meal. On a Saturday night it was packed, the music loud and more appropriate for a pub. Overall, the noise level was deafening and not what I would associate with a high-end dinner out. The service, however, was gracious and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was largely disappointing. The tuna tartare appetizer was nicely presented but the tuna was diced so small and overwhelmed by avocado, tomatoes, and other ingredients it detracted from just enjoying the tuna. The fried wontons, while good, were not flat enough to put the tuna and everything else on. You can fare far better getting excellent Tuna around the corner at AMA for far less. Our second app was the Brussel Sprouts which were so buried in everything but the kitchen sink you can hardly taste the sprouts. An emerging theme with these two dishes was a lack of knowing how to complement the main ingredient without burying it to the point of losing it. For an entree I had the Parmesan Encrusted Walleye. The piece was enormous and far too thick for a breaded filet. The fish itself and the coating was bland and uninspired, as was the accompanying mushy potato wedges. I left the plate mostly uneaten and didn't ask for a container. My wife's squash ravioli had a tasteless brown filling that was very disappointing after having terrific squash ravioli at Broders a couple of weeks earlier. I'd rate Coalition 2.5 because the staff were working hard and well, but the kitchen wasn't up to the standards of the tab.

I liked the food at Coalition, my husband didn't. The food was fresh & light (he thought it was poorly seasoned). My gripe was that it didn't open on time and once it did open, they were still cleaning up from the night before. Staffing is difficult everywhere. I look forward to trying this again in the future. Side note - Yelp has the wrong hours (saying it's open at 9 when I actually opens at 11).

Excellent vibe and unique menu. Highly recommend for out of towners, especially if you are looking for a freshly mixed cocktail. If you visit ask for Haley!

Used to be a favorite. Two visits this month and in both experienced rushed, frustrated and unfriendly waitstaff - during one Sunday dinner visit waitress turned off Sunday night football on the patio as we were lounging and said they were now closed. Getting sense that the restaurant is short staffed, giving them some grace for that but will take a break from this location for a bit.

Great spot for a socially distanced Saturday night date! Every precaution is taken and the plexiglass at each booth/table makes it feel so much more intimate. We could hear each other! The food is really generously portioned. I had the farro salad and the hubs had the ribeye. So good! We started with the fried cauliflower and it's delicious. Ask a big portion so, the leftovers are tonight's light dinner for me. Three plates coming out of the kitchen were beautiful. We need to come back for sure. Also, good choices for those trying to bee meat-free. Although it's been a while, this is a good brunch spot too.

What a cute little place to meet for brunch on a Sunday afternoon in the rain! I had never been here before my SIL suggested it several weeks back (sorry I'm a little behind with my reviews). We generally have a standing brunch appointment on Sundays, and like to try different places. It was close to home, so I said sure, why not? It's a small place just east of 50th and France, and they somehow scored a decent parking lot! When you walk in the front door, goes straight into a lovely, bright bar atmosphere. The aesthetics are very inviting and positive Our server was Micki and she was equally as positive! She helped us pick out drinks and was great about explaining the entrees so we could make our selections. We decided to split a couple of pork dishes; the enchilada and eggs as well as another pork dish they had on special which I cannot remember. The reason, however, why I can't remember the other dish is because the former knocked my socks off! Seriously, the enchilada sauce is so good, a little spicy but as this kind of food tends to upset my stomachs, we ate all of it and I felt great afterwards. I'd return again and again for that dish! The pork was braised and very tender. The eggs were poached and cooked perfectly. Actually there was only one egg, so perhaps he portions were a little smaller than usual. When we asked for suggestions, Micki had many so we must return again to try the rest of their menu. It will be difficult to top that! Check it out!

Huge drop in quality from visiting when they first opened 10 years ago? to today. Overpriced for the food quality. Mixed up the order between two of our friends' order, chicken sandwich wasn't special, and chicken was dry with no seasoning but overly charred. I was excited to share Coalition with our group of friends who have never been and one friend who is a local chef at some very successful restaurants in area, but honestly was embarrassed of the mediocre food for price. Very disappointed and dissatisfied for the bill paid. Don't anticipate them staying in business much longer with so many other great value food spots across the west metro. Manager and wait staff didn't even seem to sincerely apologize or offer any comp. Way over $$$ for low quality food

Excellent service , fabulous food..., I had the mushroom risotto..., mmmmm good! My husband had the scallops cooked to perfection, sobs noodles were the perfect consistency. Drinks , generous and yummy too- glad we stopped in. Definitely will be back!

Coalition has everything you want for a great brunch spot. I seriously wanted everything on the menu! I went for brunch on a Saturday and didn't have to wait at all. Our server was attentive and service was fast. We had complimentary cardamom donuts to start that were absolutely delicious. I had the biscuit Benedict and my husband has the breakfast sandwich. The Benedict was perfect with the perfect amount of sauce. The biscuit itself was amazing and paired well with everything. The hash browns were crisp but just a little bland. My husband enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and I could see it had a huge crispy piece of bacon and looked delicious. It's a bit more expensive than your average brunch, but the serving size is big and I had enough for two meals. The space is beautiful and they even have a parking lot. I will definitely be back again and again. I can't wait to try their other menu items and I've been recommending them to every for a great brunch. It's worth the drive.

We had a somewhat big group 10 ppl. So probably our table was unusual. Somehow we all felt from the get go it wasn't Minnesota nice. IMO it wasn't bad just not as friendly as other places. We had an international group and they commented that something was off with the service. Our server forgot a couple drinks and somehow was rushing the service. But not bad service just not very inviting or friendly. Busboys apparently were not even allowed to take a "one more drink" order since we got a "you have to tell your server". The food was nothing to write home about. Even the one person who had a burger said it was very average. I had lamb chops and best thing on the plate was risotto and it was just OK. Place has nice decor and easy off street parking. Clean restrooms. Apparently a fun bar for a quick drink and bite and that's it. Prices are high based on plate amount. People who had the walleye were left hungry. Note group was of mostly men. Maybe portions are ok for a slim woman. We also had korean tacos and for our table it came with 3 tacos and table next to us had 4. Not sure if they paid/asked for an extra taco. We were not told about rhe choice and didn't ask but hoped our server would realize 10 ppl would have liked to taste as many different appetizers. The concept is good, so I hope they keep improving. In the meantime I won't be back until I hear it has improved.

Very nice expierence for a late breakfast visit today. Not suprised that this place was a pretty quiet on this slighty snowy and cold day. Nice warm reception from a server behind the bar that welcomed us and said we could sit whereever we wanted-this is always an A+++ in my dining book for me. We chose a high table by the window on West 50th so we could see the traffic go by. Shawna our server was very professional and warm. She brought 2 warm donuts that we quickly inhaled. I always love eggs benedict and enjoy comparing homemade hollindase sauce at differnet etablishments ..this one ranks high on my list especially on the chedder biscuit that absorbed the sause instead of an english muffin that usual repels it. Pefectly rich and I took my second biscuit home for my son to enjoy. It came with hash browns. My daghter enjoyed the smoked salmon plate- she felt like she was back in Sweeden..maybe even better. I stole a few of the large capers off her plate and tasted the salmon-very fresh and not fishy. Our water was refilled. Very comfortable expierence-can't speak for when it gets busier during the day and night. Very clean looking decorating.

Another in the ever more prevalent Farm to Table restaurants in the twin cities-this one located near 50th and France on the edge of Edina. Like other F2T spots, a quarter of the menu is the list of local partners that are providing meats, cheese etc. They've got a pretty large menu and there were lots of tempting choices when I stopped in for lunch on a Monday. The lunch crowd was heavy on seniors and lady's lunching at first but filled up with business people by 12:15. Tempting items on the menu included the coalition burger, fried chicken & biscuit, chicken focaccia, walleye sandwich and more. Servers were friendly an seated people quickly. It was a bit of a wait for our food but the burger and perfectly cooked crispy fries were worth it. Definitely want to try some of the other items too but the juicy flavorful burger will be hard to beat.

I had the country fritata with a side of hashbrowns and toast. The food was reasonably priced, but overly salty. I have been thirsty all day. Service was friendly and the food came ouy quickly. The ambiance is quite nice for a casual place, though almost bordering stale, but It's in Edina, so it's about what I expected. Overall, I would eat here again, especially brunch!

Most customers and servers wore masks as is the mandate still in place in Minneapolis. Incredibly the general manager was NOT. He was serving food. Standing over diners talking down on them I approached him and asked why he wasn't wearing one. He said he was vaccinated. Probably a lie. I told him so what, the mandate is still enforce in Minneapolis. He was making people uncomfortable. Especially since diners aren't wearing masks. He didn't care and blew me off. He stood breathing maskless on customers food at the kitchen takeout counter. If he is the general manager of this restaurant and doesn't care about safety, imagine what takes place in his kitchen. If you care about you and your families health. Stay away from Coalition!

Finally a spot that serves a Manhattan with the correct mix! I paid 13$ for six chicken wings that looked like they ordered them from bdubs . The burger was ok but the fries were off the chain! They were shoestring version of state fair fries and done well. I really kept it basic because I got the vibe this spot was trying too hard to be upscale not upscale. The decor was nice, it looks good inside the restaurant. Our service was ok, the waiter was telling people it was his day off, kinda came off like he was upset he was working. The jury is out on this spot...I don't know, 13$ for six bdubs wings...