French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar

Great menu with many choices. There’s outdoor seating right now although one of their patios that’s known for it’s beautiful atmosphere and flowers was closed. Hopefully it will reopen. The service was fantastic and friendly. The tuna melt was good and I enjoyed the Thai soup. I’ll go back in hopes to check out that other patio.

Service was friendly and prompt. Claire was a good waitress. We were seated right away. We visited Saturday for a late lunch and Sunday for an early dinner. It was fairly close to the MIA which we were at both days. The decor was nice and bright. It was a little loud, but that's the high ceilings in the main dining area. I think it would have been quieter in the front or back rooms. Water bright to the table right away. Our drinks were a hot chocolate and an on tap mandarin orange ginger kombucha. Both were very good. I especially liked the kombucha! I ordered the chicken wild rice soup. It was very thick. Lots of rice and big chunks of chicken. The slice of bread on the side was tasty though I would have liked to have it heated or toasted. I also ordered the "shroomy" calamari which was excellent! Easily the best dish of our whole weekend trip. I'm fact we came back on Sunday really just to have another taste of this. Nice and crisp. Paprika flavoring really the star. My daughter had the buttermilk ranch sandwich which was fine. The fries were not worth the extra $2 though. They must not like their fries crisp or tasty in this city because they were unseasoned and floppy. We had a slice of Chocolate Mousse cake which was yummy, as were the Coconut cake and the carrot cake (though they both were a little heavy on the top frosting) Since we were staying at a hotel we grabbed a couple of scones and croissants for breakfast. The croissants were good. The scones were interesting. I've not really had a drop scone before but that is what the cranberry one was. It has the right texture though and tasted fine. The lemon blueberry was very odd. It had the scone shape but that was it. It was like a crunchy shortbread instead of a tender scone. I would not recommend it.

Lunch delivery 03/28/2025 at noon. If you are thinking about ordering today, don't. The turkey and bacon croissant is inedible. It is a greasy, sloppy mess that slid apart when I picked it up. It was so slippery with grease I had to wash my hands. I did not know it was a grilled croissant sandwich. It is a pressed grilled cheese sandwich on a croissant with turkey and spinach, that is what the description should be on the menu. Soaked. The bottom half of the croissant is 4 mm thick, the top half 7 mm thick. A thick layer of melted cheese. The tomatoes, I can't find them. It's just awful. I grabbed a fork to pick the turkey out to eat by itself. They should be honest on their menu. A lot of people can't handle that much grease, often for health reasons. It is described on the menu as a regular cold, croissant sandwich. It is anything but that. When I took the lid off the pozole I was greeted with an overpowering cumin odor. No radish or avocado, etc. I've had the pozole there before and it had all the good stuff in it, very good and interesting. This is nothing but hominy, a few strings of chicken, and a broth with so much cumin I can't get the taste out of my mouth after just two spoonfuls. I had a dish there about a month ago with fries, and the fries had so much cumin on them they were inedible. There must be a heavy-handed, cumin-crazy cook. The beet salad and pastry were fine. The beet salad came with a side of the garlic aioli, which was odd. The bill was over $60. $60 for some greasy turkey, a beet salad, and some pastry. What a rip off.

Wonderful food, amazing coffee, and friendly service. My husband and I both enjoyed everything we ordered. It was so good the first time we went that we went back the next day!

The staff were super friendly when I came in it was busy but I ordered take out. The fried are to die for the burger is really yummy as well I really recommended 10/10

I think they actually do capture an essence of French culture quite well (I’ve been to France five times). Our hostess was friendly and sweet, and at the same time, her being kind towards my man did not make me feel threatened or like she was flirting with him in the slightest, as some servers will do. (I know that makes me sound insecure, I am) I find it really annoying when I am treated less kindly than my partner by service, because they assume I’m not the one paying. Luckily, though, a decent man will notice this, and be reassuring. And I only go out with decent men these days… TLDR; EXCELLENT SERVICE! Emotionally intelligent and attentive. ANYWAYS 💅 — Genuinely friendly, and good service. — Awesome, welcoming environment & delicious food and beverage options. — I DO wish they would bring back the walnut goat cheese salad however. It was my absolute favorite.

I can’t say it was the best salad I’ve ever had. It was an odd combination of ingredients. But I can tell the quality of this place as top-tier, which I respect. I hope to come back and have a better experience.

We had a great lunch at French Meadow Café! I ordered the quiche with a blueberry rooibos tea that was absolutely perfect—caffeine-free and exactly what I was craving. The quiche was delicious and came with a fresh little side salad. I really appreciated that the menu had lots of healthy options, including vegetarian and vegan choices, which made it feel really approachable for different needs. Alex ordered one of the egg dishes and a salad with salmon. When I asked him how his meal was, he gave it two thumbs up! I even tried a little of the bread that came with his meal (which I don’t usually go for), but it was genuinely really good. One thing I especially liked about this place is that you have options for how you want to dine—you can sit down and be served in the restaurant area, or if you’re in a hurry, you can order at the barista bar and they’ll bring the food out to you. Either way, it’s the same menu, which I thought was really nice. The best part of the experience was truly our server, Sylvia. She was so kind, patient, and helpful—especially with such a big menu. She really made the whole experience feel pleasant and welcoming. We’d absolutely come back.

We stopped by for a late lunch last Sunday - French Meadow is always a reliable place for tasty food! The restaurant was busy, but we were seated inside quite quickly. Service was a tad bit slow, but again, they were busy and our server seemed to be waiting on the bartender for our drinks. I ordered the Classic Egg Breakfast, and my friend got two poached eggs, a side of bacon, and a vanilla berry cream gluten-free cake to go. Everything was fine, but admittedly, bacon and eggs are pretty basic. The cake was great. We were there mid-afternoon, and halfway through our meal, the restaurant turned down the lights. We asked the staff why it was so dark, and they stated it was for evening ambiance, except it was 3 pm on a summer day, so that was weird...and we couldn't really see our food. So...maybe not do that? We will be back! Always a great place to eat!

This place is very cute. Their food menu is quite expansive. They pride themselves on loval and organic food. They have fresh pastries and cakes at the front as well. The food was good and the servings were very generous. However, the prices are a little higher so be prepared to spend $30 on a breakfast plate and a coffee. The service was subpar. The person who took my order was not very friendly and then also got my coffee order wrong, so unfrotunately that did drag down the experience a bit.

This place used to be a favorite of mine; it is now on the list of places to avoid. The best way to describe what happened here is to use a term my friend coined, "shrinkflation". The size of the portions is getting smaller and smaller (the "shrink" part of the word), while at the same time the prices have gone up (the "flation" portion, from the word inflation). In the end, customers are paying more for less food. This can be overlooked if the quality is maintained, but it hasn't. Their quiche, which used to be outstanding, is now barely tolerable. I had gone there three months ago, after a long absence, and it wasn't good. I decided to wait, and give them another try, as they had been very good in the past; perhaps they were just having an off day? Nope - it was as bad as before. The only difference was, in order to combat the appearance of a shrinking portion, they served the food on smaller plates, to make it look like I was getting a lot. Sadly, this is a textbook move of restaurants who are beginning their death spiral into oblivion. They spend money on things that distract you from the reason most diners go somewhere: the food. I wish them luck; I don't plan on going back. I don't wish to see a place I used to love fall apart like this.

I haven't been to French meadow in years, but the vibes were still great! It's the ideal brunch spot with tons of tables, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light. I split the pancake and eggs Benedict. Both were pretty average, but good. Love that there's a parking lot plus parking in the garage across the street because I hate looking for street parking. We got there at 8am on a Thursday and it was filling up by 9am.

I don't know what draws me to happy hours. Maybe it's the deal of it -- a bit of a discount to make my dollar go further. More likely it's the idea of it. A happy hour with friends! It's right in the title! I am also drawn to the luxury of it. Happy hours happen early, and so to be a part of one, you have to have a day that allows you to meet and drink with friends in the late afternoon. Yep, luxury to me. Recently I visited again one of my standby favorites, the Bluestem Bar which is off to the side of the French Meadow Cafe. Kind of like a private club, it's interior is warm, inviting, moody and fun. It's an interior design success to have expansive high ceilings and still capture a warm mood and cozy feel. The bar runs the length of the room, the booths are generous, and the space somehow handles sound well enough to be able to catch up with your best friends. Yesterday afternoon, we had drinks (Elderflower spritzer for me--sounds pretty and was very tasty!), and then stayed for dinner. The green curry with rice and salmon was fantastic. Generous, delicious and beautiful. And seriously, the space is so very welcoming and warm. The color is immersive. The Happy hour drink specials (Wednesday: half price bottles of wine; Thursday: half price "BLUE" cocktails; Friday: half price sparkling; Saturday, half price tap beer) are varied. There are also specials on martinis, wine and food! Fries with aioli, "earth wings," plant tacos, and warm baguettes are all on special for starters. My only criticism is that it's easier to find the happy hour specials on their website than in the menu -- an easy fix, I think! I always seem to find parking in the restaurant's lot, to the south of the building. Easy. I will be found hanging out at the Bluestem again.

Visited with a friend who is vegan and it was a great choice for vegan options. She ordered the not chicken fried chicken and thought it was great. I had the comfort bowl with tempeh and it was delicious I ate the whole thing. Lovely ambiance and service. Street parking was available and free.

My perception on the challenges to live in Minneapolis as vegetarian has changed after I had a great brunch in French Meadow. We ordered breakfast burrito and classic vegan breakfast. Both are delicious and gained confidence for the rest of vegetarian/vegan choices in the menu. Definitely want to come back to try more. We appreciated fast service and nice indoor and ourdoor seatings.

So good and worth the price! We ordered our food and sat on the patio. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. The food was fresh and tasty. I appreciate that the ingredients come from sustainable sources. I do wish my iced chai was a little more chai-y but super good regardless. Thanks for the great service!

French Meadow is known for its farming to table dishes coupled with advocacy for organic dishes. I've only visited the Minneapolis location. It has a small parking lot to the right and plenty of off street parking. Ambiance 5/5 French Meadow Minneapolis location has plenty of seating whether bar like seating, tables, booths, or high top tables. Low lit lighting with nice music in the background at night makes for a cozy ambiance. There is side street patio tables are nice for those who like outdoor dining however I'm not a fan of dining on a busy street .lol. Service 4/5 it can be somewhat confusing if you come during less busy times as its serve seating. If you aren't a regular, its not always obvious that you're expected to order at the register then seat yourself to be served. The servers are helpful if they notice your confusion. During busy hours, we've been seated and served our food fairly quickly. The servers were helpful in answering my question regarding Oat Milk cappuccino's and recommendations. Food 5/5 I like to try new things when I visit familiar places. On two different occasions, we've ordered everything from breakfast to dinner dishes. Their earth wings are some of the best cauliflower wings I've had. I am a meat eater, so that's say a lot. They are crispy and has an overall great BBQ flavor. Other places have been are oily, too soft or too salty (buffalo) but I was pleasantly surprised by this vegan option. Prices 5/5 Chicken Wild Rice- bowl $9 | Earth Wings $14 | Crispy Brussel sprouts $14 Jerk Chicken Wings $15 | Oatmeal Cappuccino $7 | Classic Egg Breakfast $15 Wild Mushroom Omelets $16 Overall 5/5 Its an Uptown staple with great dishes, drinks and deserts.

I can only talk about service and ambiance as I just had a drink with friends. Cool spot. Food definitely looked good so will come back for food some time

This was an overwhelmingly positive experience!!! Sooooo many options to choose from. They have pastries, breakfast & lunch items, desserts, along lovely cocktails and coffee beverages. I loved that there were so many vegan AND gluten free options for me. I didn't feel limited at all. The reviews do not lie. Really great food. I would suggest the vegan blueberry pancake & the regular French toast my friend got and loved it. The chai lattes were delicious. The artwork throughout the restaurant was delightful to see. Really nice touch to the aesthetics. The place is very large which is great because it stayed busy from the time we got there until we left. There's an option for you to do a self service & eat outside, grab & go or dine in. Really great spot to eat and hang out at.

Saw the reviews and recommendations from Facebook from the vegan community. The French Meadow was not that great for food and service. Location was in very odd area of town. Style of restaurant did not belong in the neighborhood. The outside had a bistro look to it that wanted to be a French look. Food: Vegan breakfast combo and cinnamon blueberry French toast. Both were vegan dishes. Tasted ok. French toast was thin and doughy. The vegan breakfast combo had crumbled breakfast sausage, scrambled tofu, had browns. The tofu was vinegary, the hash browns were strange: cooked extra crisp on outside and fluffy undercooked inside. Service was very odd. Seating arrangements were not explained to us very well and made it for awkward accommodations. All of the interaction in the restaurant was weird and doesn't make me want to go back. The quality of food was just ok. I've had better to not want to go back. It has potential to be an amazing 5 star but I think it's just ok.

Food: I got the Cajun hash browns and they were very good. I think next time I'll add some protein to it but it was seasoned well and I love the cheese on it. I also got the pancake and today was strawberry and chocolate. I wish there was more strawberries on it. I've been here before and the pancake of the day was blueberry and I remember it being better. Service: I like that they offer both a sit down and a self serve experience. The food came out pretty quick despite it being busy which was nice. The staff were friendly and willing to help. Ambiance: they offer outdoor seating as well as indoor and have fun decoration around the restaurant. The menu is on huge chalkboards. Overall, a good spot for brunch! Will be going back

I've been going to this restaurant for years and never had a bad experience however today changed everything. As we were enjoying our meal a roach walked across our table and we had to take the bill to smack and kill it. It was so disgusting and unsettling because we could imagine just how dirty that kitchen was. We approached our waitress and told her that we just had to kill a roach to which she just goes "oh my gosh thanks for telling me" and "that's so gross" and did nothing to rectify the situation. We then had to stare at the dead roach for the rest of our time, which only made the experience more disgusting. Nothing was done to fix our experience, they didn't even have the decency to offer a napkin so we could pick up the roach. this used to be a staple place but after today, we won't be back.

This is a nice self serve or sit down restaurant and bakery in uptown. Lots of plant and meat options, beautiful looking pastries. I'll have to try one of them next time! Great space and patio area as well. The wild mushroom tostada was 10/10. Really well done with all the flavors in there! I personally just can't justify paying $20 for this though, especially for a casual brunch place like French meadow. So while I would come back at least once to try the rest of the menu, I think the price point is steep for what you get with this dish

Delicious food, and super healthy options. We had this doordashed and I can't say enough about the food quality and taste!!!

I had an Uber eats delivery of guacamole, Seiten Rueben sandwich and oyster mushrooms calamari and it was all excellent The food was still hot when delivered and the sandwich was tasty feeling and not soggy I ate the oyster mushroom calamari first and found myself too full to finish my sandwich so I had the rest for breakfast and it was outstanding even cold and still not soggy As a person who has traveled a fair amount I have to I am very grateful for the vegan variety I have been able to find in this area I hope to visit this establishment in person if delivery 40 minutes after preparation is this good, hot from the kitchen would certainly take my 5 stars to a much higher rating

We went to FMC and Bakery on a cold Friday night hoping to enjoy some hot soup. My husband had a veggie burger which was good but very sloppy. He got a cup of the vegetarian chili and I had a bowl. Our soup had almost no flavor but was very spicy. Our friend had the tomato basil soup and it was good. The bread and butter that came with our soup was delicious. I was disappointed but I have had better meals in the past. Still I would say 3 stars.

Great vegan selection! I had the Cali burger and my husband had the cowboy burger. We both would order them again. I ordered a side salad but got fries and they rectified it immediately by bringing me a salad.

Food was nice, great variety. The one downer as my wife and I were eating. Two mice were playing tag across the floor. They scurried from the south east corner all the way to the register station. While entertaining, I don't really care for vermin where I eat. If you see one, it usually means at least ten are backing them up. The wait staff was young and new, seemed befuddled

Delish bowl with added chicken. We had good service for a busy afternoon. We made a reservation and got seated for 3 in the back. Lots of local fresh options and I really enjoyed the sweet potato mash, greens and beets. Lovely dressing and boxed up some to take home. I wish chicken wasn't an addition $6 that seems quite steep but that's todays economy for ya.

A great place to eat a fresh and fancy breakfast! My friend and I treated ourselves to being served by a waiter (rather than going to the self-serve section, which I would pick for a more casual meal). Lots of gluten free and vegan options, and LOTS of great choices - both sweet and savory.

The food was very average for the prices they charged, service was mediocre, and we had to wait 5 minutes after our food was dropped off to get silverware and napkins.

We went in for brunch with couple of friends on a summer morning... The patio was buzzing with crowd! It's a cool cafe with great ambience.. I ordered a mocha and cinnamon French toast... Mocha was fine but the French toast was a lil hard n too sweet for my taste.. but the other dishes we ordered were great... eggs Benedict was perfect... loved the Cajun hash browns... Overall nice place for brunch.. Service was sweet n they have limited parking for the restaurant, but you can street park your car!

I'd been visiting the St. Paul location but came here today because I was in the area. My favorite dish from St. Paul is the Organic Healing Plate, so that's what I got. This location is much larger. I opted for the self service section because it was less crowded. It's an old building and has that old building smell (I'll keep my assumptions to myself). I hope it's up to code. As I nestled into a window adjacent booth, I immediately noticed 5 layers of dust. I didn't have allergies when I walked in... Not sure now. Also, another small peeve: no paper towels in the bathroom. So unless you bring your own, you're touching that dirty handle (and you know a lot of you do NOT wash your hands). Nasty. The young man brought out my desserts right away. Before my food? I suppose I should have specified that I wanted them later. The vegan berry tart has a thick chocolatey crust. I didn't care for the crust. I scooped out the filling and the fruit - that was good. As I sit modeling my desserts for their Yelp photoshoot, Chef Ratatouille decided to come check on me. I didn't scream, shrill, or otherwise cause a scene. I'm vegan so I actually think they're cute. However, I knew Arthur didn't belong there. How did I catch him on video? Because Mickey was quite comfortable with his position there. He scurried back and forth, around the corner and back. This was his stomping grounds! Speedy Gonzalez wasn't camera shy or people shy either, as he Pika Pika'd around the table legs. As the waitress brought my plate, I attempted to direct her attention toward Ben. She gave a fake "Oh really? Where?" She wasn't the least bit surprised. (Keep her off Broadway). She thanked me for informing her and then went on about her unbothered business, never to return. Stuart Little did though... a few times. I just kept my feet up off the floor. I tried to focus on my plate, not knowing if Jerry was coming back. Maybe Chuck E. was hungry too. Unfortunately, this Healing Plate was in need of its own sanctified and holy miracle. The greens didn't taste right and they smelled bad like they hadn't been cleaned properly. The tempeh had a really off taste, like it was old or bad. Same with the coconut red beans (usually my favorite!). Less than an hour later, my tummy wasn't feeling too good. I don't know what the may-day, SOS is going on here, but I will never, ever go back. And I want my money back!

We came in and was told there was a 1 hour wait, so we sat at the waiting area because we had nothing else planned. After promptly waiting we were seated. This place is very LOUD. Lots of people at the bar shouting just to speak over eachother. This is a Thursday morning at 10am. Anyway... I got a hot matcha latte, which you should bring a little packet of sugar with you if you get it because mine was very tart tasting. Finally dishes arrived after 30ish minutes and it was good, but nothing spectacular. But man, it is expensive here! Nothing to rave about, in my opinion. Husband got a spicy chorizo breakfast but it was more chorizo than anything. Hollandaise sauce was OK...but on the brightside they have a cool display of fruit tarts and cakes to order from. A bit pricy for their food which is sub-par.

Extensive vegetarian and vegan menu. We sat outside on the dog-friendly patio and enjoyed the faux/chicken sandwich (made w cauliflower), local draft beer, and burger. Fast and kind and attentive service.

While the food is wonderful, and the service is great, it is gross to be in a restaurant where a patron is allowed to bring their big dog (a cute big dog, and one not designated as a service animal) in the dining area and seat themselves on a fabric cushion in the dining room. Where the dog is able to not only sit but lay on the upholstered bench, and smells. And then to see in the 15 minutes that the dog and patron are seated in the restaurant, multiple servers go up and pet the dog, Including the one that served us our meal. I love dogs. However, I do not think dogs belong in a restaurant on the same upholstered furniture that patrons are supposed to sit and dine from. I also think that the health department would be interested in servers petting animals and then proceeding to serve meals to patrons.

The food here is not what it once was - very little variety and moving more and more toward plant based. In my opinion, completely taking away from the menu. Each time I've gone here I've gotten either extremely poor service, or microwave status food. The decor is wonderful, but unfortunately ruined by the poor food and lack of professional and attentive service. The biggest problem for me is the very low quality food and lack of options. It says plant on the menu 3-4+ times as a header, very little meat options. Not only that, the prices are ridiculous.

Food is outstanding. The chicken and wild rice soup is the best you will ever eat. Their French toast is amazing. But the soup - oh my gosh. French Meadow has been around a long time and for good reason. They nail it every single time!

Was killing time while my son played nearby at Snapology during 'dry January' so I was looking for a place with NA options. This spot was perfect. Spoke to the owner Lynn who had such great energy - brining out the beer and confirming that my pastry had been heated (it had been - perfectly). I'll definitely be back. What a special spot in Uptown.

I have passed by here so many times but had no idea from looking at it from the outside just how large this establishment was on the inside. It literally surprised the heck out of me when I visited for brunch and decided to sit on the inside instead of the patio. It was a beautiful day so I would have had to wait for outside so decided to choose inside. It was so lovely and inviting. The décor made me feel like I got transported somewhere down south. I liked the large booths and bright yellow paint or wallpaper everywhere. It made the space feel bright, light, and airy. At first, I wasn't sure what I wanted initially but got tempted when I saw a slice of carrot cake in the bakery. Then I decided to get the two eggs with hash brown and steak. For tea, I had the hot Irish vanilla bean tea. I am not sure what happened with the carrot cake but I was not a fan and had to return it. Something in it did not sit well with my stomach.

Don't get tea here. For $6 you get a cup of hot water and a teabag with a small amount of tea leaves that after 4 minutes steeping--hard to do because tea bag is on a stick and can't be fully immerse-- the water has coloured a bit and acquired a faint taste of tea. Hard to imagine why this is considered a decent way to serve tea, especially for an exaggerated price..

I wish I could post a video of my happy dance when my food arrived, because I was STOKED. Presentations, service, speed and portions were on point, and the food was absolutely delicious. The focus on organic, sustainable food was fantastic and my I was excited to see the Wendell Berry and Rachel Carson quotes on the walls. All around fantastic spot.

We found this gem while looking for breakfast before going to the Art Institute. The ambiance was calm and relaxing and the food was sublime. The wild mushroom omelette would have me returning every week if I lived in Minneapolis. The staff was very friendly and the service was fast.

The food here was great, the service was good, and the atmosphere was nice (we sat outside). I'd definitely recommend trying it if you are around. FOOD: I got the Caesar salad. It was a very good salad although the to-go portion was about half the size of the dine-in size. In addition, the dine-in had many pieces of cauliflower while the to-go only had one. This may have been a blip for them, but it was a bit strange. But, it was good and I would return for the food but will definitely be dining in next time. AMBIANCE: Sitting outside was super nice and comfortable here. SERVICE: The service was very speedy and friendly. PARKING: There's street parking on Lyndale and a small parking lot with spots if you're lucky. Not an abundance of parking overall but not such a problem either.

This place has a beautiful interior. It's so lovely inside and well-lit. I was staying nearby and it's one of the only places open before work hours. I made a reservation on open table only to arrive and find out you don't need one as there are no servers before 9 a.m. There was essentially no customers at this time. They have a very large menu which is exciting, and a beautiful bakery section that was very tempting. I only went for breakfast and I was planning on getting the pancakes, but the option for today was cranberry and banana and I wasn't feeling that so I elected for the French toast. The French toast was very good, it looks like it'll be crispy but it actually is quite soft. Comes with a healthy portion of cream and blueberries. I also got a cafe au lait which came as the recommended hot beverage. They do offer alternative milk options which I appreciated, but for me the drink was a bit bitter. It was about $20 without tip for the breakfast. Overall, I really enjoyed this place. I would like to try it again for lunch or dinner.

Delicious, healthy meals. Would love to come back! Beet salad much smaller than the other entrees at the table. It was hard to get our beverages refilled when we needed them. Otherwise, loved the food!

I took my wife and children out for her birthday recently and had a great time. There were menu items that all of us could enjoy, including gluten-free (GF), since my daughter and I have Celiacs disease. We ordered Pomme Frites (GF) and the Bread Board as starters which were delicious and got us off to a good start. My daughter and I ordered the Signature Mac & Cheese (GF) and Grass-Fed Beef Burger (GF, bun) which were good sized portions and delicious (even boxed up the leftovers for the next day). My wife and other daughter ordered the Tuna Melt and Grass-Fed Beef Burger, which they enjoyed as well. Finally, there is an on-site bakery with many quality GF options. We ordered the Flourless Brownie (GF), Toasted Coconut Cake (GF), a White Chocolate Cranberry Scone (GF) and Carrot Cake. They were all really delicious and it is always a treat to find a restaurant with gluten-free dessert options. The staff was super friendly and attentive and the restaurant itself was clean, so I really have no complaints at all. If you're looking for a good eat with lots of gluten free options in the Minneapolis area, I would definitely recommend French Meadow!

Heard great things from my vegan and vegetarian friends. I am a meat eater but also love my veggie burgers. My date and I ordered one of the real burgers and a veggie one and swapped halves. Was not impressed and for the price could've got something way better and cheaper from the CC Club or Mortimers which are dive bars. We also didn't finish our food as we saw 2 mice scurry around. Won't be back

Wow. The new chef is kicking it! Our family went there last night for dinner. Everyone loved their meals. Loved the beauty and ambiance of the place! They met the owner who was gracious and lovely. It gave them a real sense of genuine connection. Baked treats were brought home that have just been devoured. So lovely! One of the items was a cinnamon twist. Warmed lightly I found it sweet but not too sweet. Soft centered as it should be and the drizzle of frosting was just right to get past the pastry guilt. It was just lovely!! What a nice addition to our go to spots! Definitely will be back! Awesome spot! Well worth a visit!!!

Always a lovely experience at French Meadow Café. Good food and drinks. Nice atmosphere. I enjoy the patio out front.

This is very cute cafe, but the coffee is not great and the food is just okay. I'm very pleased that they have such a large selection of plant based items though!

moldy bread this place sells moldy bread. need 85 characters to post. watch out for moldy bread

Always delicious! This time I had the blackened tempeh tacos. Huge portions and very tasty. My dining mates had the California wrap and daily pancake with bananas. Great all around!

Fantastic food!!! Food is cooked to order. Fresh produce, organic ingredients, grass fed beef, nitrate free bacon, organic eggs are just some of the many great things French Meadow has to offer Choices for everyone: Vegan, Gluten-free, vegetarian, omnivores and carnivores can all come together and have a multitude of choices of entrees and desserts to pick from with no one being left out due to specific dietary needs.

French Meadow is pretty good when they aren't busy. But if they are, expect to wait very long and not get checked on very often from your server. I've also made the mistake of ordering pickup in the morning before my boyfriend had work and I ended up having to leave and get a refund on doordash because it was 40 minutes past the time it said it would be done and they still couldn't tell me when it would even be ready, so ridiculous. My boyfriend was almost late to work and I wasted an hour of my time waiting when at that point I could've just made us breakfast myself.

I love this restaurant and I love the food. Last night they let me down. I was supposed to deliver food for a family of three struggling with cancer. They prefer food from a commercial kitchen with no handling to help keep it clean. But they've been eating out of to go containers for a bit. My idea, it's Valentines Day, order three identical meals and deliver it family style. They talked about wanting to eat more normal. So I called the restaurant and asked, could my order be packaged family style. The answer was of course. No problem. Now they'll get all of the meat in a container, all the potatoes and vegetables and they could serve the food more like normal and eat with real dishes and silverware. That was the thought. Here is what I got..... I got a multitude of containers and every component of each order was separated so now they had 10 different containers. There were three containers of green beans, three mashed potatoes and three more containers of braised beef. Separated, not so appetizing and confusing . Just not what I had in my mind. Thankfully I had also ordered dinner for my family as well and so I delivered our meals and my family pieced the meals together for our dinner. So we had six dinners in total with some desserts, we had in total over 16 containers to search through for dinner. Confusing and the opposite of family style It's probably not fair to be so sad about this but I had an idea and was really counting on being able to deliver and I couldn't. We will go back French Meadow, the food is terrific and the place is great, just tonite they let me down.

I love finding a great bunch spot, and this is it! So many great options, including gluten free and vegan! Make sure you take a look at the baked goods, everything looks amazing you can't go wrong! I ordered the breakfast quesadilla and YUMMM. filled with cheese, eggs, black beans and spinach. They give you chipotle sour cream, salsa and THE BEST guac to dip! I also ordered their oatmeal latte and it was seriously so good. A latte made with oatmilk flavored with maple syrup and cinnamon, it truly smells like oatmeal!