Cafe Brenda

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on Citysearch

18 years ago

The serene cuisine at this natural-foods oasis does for a jaded palate what a massage does for weary muscles. – In Short Huge windows on busy Minneapolis streets offer sunshine in the day and people-watching after dark. The health-conscious of every stripe, and even some who aren't, will find something in the menu of organic seafood and poultry dishes. Popular starters include shrimp quesadillas and a wild mushroom and pistachio pâté. A tender Thai chicken breast is simmered in green Thai curry sauce. Fresh cod is sauteed an... read more

Michelle J. 

on Insider Pages

19 years ago

Upscale Vegetarian Eats A very trendy, upscale vegetarian restaurant. Great place to go to impress and dress up. Great food, lotsa class. Best for very special occasions. 

jho911doc 

on Citysearch

21 years ago

It's a MPLS gem! – Face it, MPLS lacks a large selection of small, cafe-style, competent chef-owned restaurants that encourage you to drop in for dinner. However, this place fills the bill! Great location with validated parking is a HUGE draw and the wine list is larger than most with a very fair markup (I have never been to a place that I could say this about so this is a big plus! Every other restaurant in the city could learn from this!) The food is clean, fresh, healthy and tasty. Who would have thought that a vegetarian... read more

jjatkin 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

attitude – The Blue Marlin was quite good and it came very nicely presented. Banana cake with maple cream cheese frosting was super. I also like that everything is not super-sized. I guess this might be a problem for some people but I hate wasting food and don't like taking it home either. Great selection of wine. Did NOT like the server. Someone in my party had the nerve to ask for a diet coke and the server quipped... "we don't have diet anything". Whatever! 

sweet_tooth 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Don't forget about Brenda's Cafe – I have lived and dined in Minneapolis for over ten years. Lately, everytime I mention Cafe Brenda's I either hear: "I've been meaning to try there," or "That's a great restaurant, but I haven't been there in ages." Go now! Brenda's has a wonderful wine list-at extremely reasonable prices- and amazing food that costs less than you expect to pay. The waitstaff are all very knowledgeable about food and wine. And last time I ate there I found out they do validate parking, so don't tell me it's ... read more

kimsetter 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Classy organic food – Great organic fresh, seasonal food from local growers. Great wine list too. 

Joy 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Great Variety! – I have been to Cafe Brenda for lunch and dinner and I have never been disappointed. They have lots of vegetarian options but also some very good fish entrees for those who'd prefer meat. The wait staff has always been very courteous and very educated on the specials and some of the rather unusual menu selections. I highly recommend this restaurant. 

oblivion_1_99 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

fabulous!!! – It's been a long time since I've had a dining experience as good. Everything was so fresh and prepared beautifully!!! The menu selection was really varied and interesting... definitely dishes you won't find elsewhere. The wine list is nice and very well priced. The service was great. The atmosphere is nice and open, with huge windows. I will definitely be going back.