French Meadow Bakery & Café

"Known for its farm-to-table approach and being the country’s first certified organic bakery, it serves a well-balanced chicken wild rice soup alongside freshly baked bread." - Katherine Lawless

"Shapiro co-owns next-door French Meadow Bakery with Lynn Gordon, who told the Strib that the duo are also open to selling their restaurant, though they would ideally want a buyer who would maintain its focus on vegan and organic food." - Justine Jones

"Long a staple for organic, locally grown food, French Meadow caters to vegetarian brunch-goers with hearty hashes, omelets stuffed with goat cheese and spinach, and blueberry corn pancakes. There’s a tofu scramble and a quesadilla on the menu, too, for vegans — for lunch, try the tempeh Rueben." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"French Meadow’s St. Paul Fido-friendly patio is the stuff of dreams, as is their health-focused menu. Munch on ultra fresh salads and plant based bowls or dive into a plate of organic chicken wings caressed with Caribbean dry rub." - Eater Staff

"French Meadow was farm-to-table before the term became ubiquitous in hipster circles. The lovely patio beckons – and patrons are invited to bring along their pups for a sunny, breezy lunch date." - Joy Summers, Eater Staff