Top 13 brunch in North Loop
Craving a vibe-heavy meal? Brunch in North Loop hits the spot, mixing trendy spots with cozy nooks—think Instagrammable lattes, inventive pancakes, and craft mimosas all in one walkable district. Brunch in North Loop means discovering flavors, buzzing patios, and people-watching galore, perfect for slow weekends or spontaneous gatherings.
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- 1. Red Cow North Loop
- 2. Smack Shack
- 3. Spoon and Stable
- 4. Breakfast Bar of Minnesota
- 5. Graze | Provisions + Libations
- 6. Red Rabbit Minneapolis
- 7. Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea
- 8. Tullibee
- 9. NOLO's Kitchen & Bar
- 10. The Loop - Minneapolis
- 11. Borough
- 12. The Freehouse
- 13. Hope Breakfast Bar - Minneapolis North Loop
1. Red Cow North Loop
Creative burgers and brunch classics with a buzzy, laid-back North Loop atmosphere all week.
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Service stands out for speed, friendliness, and a consistently helpful attitude from staff. Interactions feel genuinely pleasant, making the overall dining experience efficient and enjoyable from start to finish.
The burger selection impresses, featuring highlights like the mushroom and Swiss, turkey, 60/40 cheeseburger, double barrel burger, and Barcelona burger. Each option offers a unique flavor profile, satisfying a range of preferences and making the menu a destination for burger enthusiasts.
Service stands out for speed, friendliness, and a consistently helpful attitude from staff. Interactions feel genuinely pleasant, making the overall dining experience efficient and enjoyable from start to finish.
The burger selection impresses, featuring highlights like the mushroom and Swiss, turkey, 60/40 cheeseburger, double barrel burger, and Barcelona burger. Each option offers a unique flavor profile, satisfying a range of preferences and making the menu a destination for burger enthusiasts.
TOPICS
- Corporate Events
- American Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
2. Smack Shack
Go-to Minneapolis spot for savory, coastal-style brunch with legendary lobster specialties.
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Smack Shack in Downtown Minneapolis serves up a memorable seafood brunch with standout options like lobster rolls, fried oysters, and a vibrant salmon salad nicoise. The atmosphere maintains a lively charm, and each dish arrives fresh and generously portioned, making it a strong choice for seafood lovers seeking something special in a casual setting.
Despite the food’s high quality, service can be sluggish during busy hours. However, staff make a genuine effort to compensate for delays, such as offering complimentary desserts to guests as a thoughtful gesture. This combination of flavorful plates and attentive, if sometimes slow, service encourages a leisurely meal worth the wait.
Smack Shack in Downtown Minneapolis serves up a memorable seafood brunch with standout options like lobster rolls, fried oysters, and a vibrant salmon salad nicoise. The atmosphere maintains a lively charm, and each dish arrives fresh and generously portioned, making it a strong choice for seafood lovers seeking something special in a casual setting.
Despite the food’s high quality, service can be sluggish during busy hours. However, staff make a genuine effort to compensate for delays, such as offering complimentary desserts to guests as a thoughtful gesture. This combination of flavorful plates and attentive, if sometimes slow, service encourages a leisurely meal worth the wait.
TOPICS
- Personal Celebrations
- American Cuisine
- Gluten-Free
- Budget-Friendly Eats
- Waterfront
- Dinner
3. Spoon and Stable
Brunch at a James Beard Award-winning chef’s kitchen—where Midwest ingredients meet culinary artistry.
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A vibrant, inviting ambiance welcomes guests, complemented by warm and polished service. Signature brunch offerings delight the palate, from an impressively light and airy quiche to a sticky rice cake layered with surprising depth of flavor. Cocktails, such as a well-balanced Bloody Mary, complete the meal.
Every aspect of the dining experience feels meticulously curated. Attentive staff ensure seamless service while the kitchen delivers standout plates. The Alaskan Halibut, Dry Aged Duck Breast, and Seared Scallops each arrive perfectly prepared, setting a high bar for city dining.
A vibrant, inviting ambiance welcomes guests, complemented by warm and polished service. Signature brunch offerings delight the palate, from an impressively light and airy quiche to a sticky rice cake layered with surprising depth of flavor. Cocktails, such as a well-balanced Bloody Mary, complete the meal.
Every aspect of the dining experience feels meticulously curated. Attentive staff ensure seamless service while the kitchen delivers standout plates. The Alaskan Halibut, Dry Aged Duck Breast, and Seared Scallops each arrive perfectly prepared, setting a high bar for city dining.
TOPICS
- Personal Celebrations
- Italian Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
4. Breakfast Bar of Minnesota
Minneapolis brunch spot known for soul food, live music, and all-day party energy.
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Live music stands out as the central attraction, infusing the venue with energy and drawing guests for soulful Friday dinners. The relaxed vibe creates a welcoming space, where the entertainment makes the overall experience memorable.
Reviews of the food present a split picture, with some diners delighted by flavorful dishes and others let down by inconsistent temperatures and sluggish service. While certain meals win compliments, others fall short of expectations.
Live music stands out as the central attraction, infusing the venue with energy and drawing guests for soulful Friday dinners. The relaxed vibe creates a welcoming space, where the entertainment makes the overall experience memorable.
Reviews of the food present a split picture, with some diners delighted by flavorful dishes and others let down by inconsistent temperatures and sluggish service. While certain meals win compliments, others fall short of expectations.
TOPICS
- Social Gatherings
- Indian Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Budget-Friendly Eats
- Waterfront
- Breakfast
5. Graze | Provisions + Libations
Skyline rooftop brunch spot with food stalls, great drinks, and casual North Loop vibes.
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Graze stands out as a vibrant destination in the North Loop, offering a wide selection of eateries under one roof. The variety of options caters to different cravings, and seating is usually easy to find, even during busy hours. The hall’s energetic atmosphere is complemented by modern décor and a welcoming vibe, making it appealing for group outings or casual lunches.
The rooftop bar and patio elevate the experience, providing impressive skyline views that enhance the overall ambiance. Brunch is particularly popular, with patrons enjoying both the diverse menus and the laid-back vibe. Graze serves as an ideal spot for sampling new cuisines while relaxing in a lively, comfortable setting.
Graze stands out as a vibrant destination in the North Loop, offering a wide selection of eateries under one roof. The variety of options caters to different cravings, and seating is usually easy to find, even during busy hours. The hall’s energetic atmosphere is complemented by modern décor and a welcoming vibe, making it appealing for group outings or casual lunches.
The rooftop bar and patio elevate the experience, providing impressive skyline views that enhance the overall ambiance. Brunch is particularly popular, with patrons enjoying both the diverse menus and the laid-back vibe. Graze serves as an ideal spot for sampling new cuisines while relaxing in a lively, comfortable setting.
TOPICS
- Personal Celebrations
- Fusion Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Mid-Range
- Rooftop
- Dinner
6. Red Rabbit Minneapolis
Brunch with a Twin Cities twist—creative comfort food, house cocktails, and upbeat weekend vibes.
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Customers consistently highlight the staff's welcoming attitude and swift service, contributing to a positive overall experience. These qualities appear frequently in feedback and are credited with enhancing the atmosphere of the establishment.
Opinions on the pasta offerings are mixed. Several diners describe the dishes as flavorful and expertly prepared, particularly noting the appeal of perfectly cooked noodles. Others, however, express disappointment, feeling that the pasta selections fail to stand out. A gluten-free alternative is available for certain dishes, adding versatility to the menu.
Customers consistently highlight the staff's welcoming attitude and swift service, contributing to a positive overall experience. These qualities appear frequently in feedback and are credited with enhancing the atmosphere of the establishment.
Opinions on the pasta offerings are mixed. Several diners describe the dishes as flavorful and expertly prepared, particularly noting the appeal of perfectly cooked noodles. Others, however, express disappointment, feeling that the pasta selections fail to stand out. A gluten-free alternative is available for certain dishes, adding versatility to the menu.
TOPICS
- Corporate Events
- Fusion Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
7. Fairgrounds Craft Coffee and Tea
All your favorite coffee, tea, and brunch treats under one roof – tasty and Instagrammable.
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The breakfast sandwich stands out for its quality, especially the use of a real sausage rather than a standard patty, making it a notable choice for morning fare. While the sandwich impressed many, the coffee received criticism and failed to meet expectations, suggesting beverage improvements could elevate the overall experience.
Fairgrounds earns high marks for its welcoming vibe and wide range of tap drinks, including creative options such as salted caramel cold brew. The brunch offerings are consistently flavorful, further cementing the spot as a top pick for those seeking both atmosphere and a satisfying menu.
The breakfast sandwich stands out for its quality, especially the use of a real sausage rather than a standard patty, making it a notable choice for morning fare. While the sandwich impressed many, the coffee received criticism and failed to meet expectations, suggesting beverage improvements could elevate the overall experience.
Fairgrounds earns high marks for its welcoming vibe and wide range of tap drinks, including creative options such as salted caramel cold brew. The brunch offerings are consistently flavorful, further cementing the spot as a top pick for those seeking both atmosphere and a satisfying menu.
TOPICS
- Social Gatherings
- American Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Breakfast
8. Tullibee
Where Nordic tradition meets Minnesota woods—brunch here is rich, warm, and genuinely inventive.
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The breakfast sandwich and eggs benedict consistently receive high praise from diners, complementing the welcoming atmosphere. The interior’s minimalist design contributes to a cozy yet refined brunch experience, attracting both locals and visitors in search of a relaxed setting.
Drawing inspiration from Minnesota’s woods and lakes, Tullibee crafts a menu influenced by foraging, butchery, and fermentation. The Scandinavian-inspired offerings stand out, reflecting a thoughtful approach to seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques that set this restaurant apart from typical brunch destinations.
The breakfast sandwich and eggs benedict consistently receive high praise from diners, complementing the welcoming atmosphere. The interior’s minimalist design contributes to a cozy yet refined brunch experience, attracting both locals and visitors in search of a relaxed setting.
Drawing inspiration from Minnesota’s woods and lakes, Tullibee crafts a menu influenced by foraging, butchery, and fermentation. The Scandinavian-inspired offerings stand out, reflecting a thoughtful approach to seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques that set this restaurant apart from typical brunch destinations.
TOPICS
- Personal Celebrations
- Mediterranean Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- High-End
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
9. NOLO's Kitchen & Bar
Modern spot serving up inventive American brunch classics in a bright, social setting.
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The venue offers a modern, bright, and light-filled setting that creates a relaxed mood for guests. Its pleasant location stands out, drawing frequent recommendations from visitors who appreciate the inviting and comfortable ambiance. The thoughtful interior design further enhances the overall experience, making it a favored spot for casual gatherings.
The menu receives high marks from customers for both quality and flavor. Signature items such as the cheeseburger, avocado toast breakfast, roasted chicken radiatori, wood-fired pizza, and breakfast fried rice receive particular attention. Consistently positive reviews highlight the well-prepared dishes and the reliable standard of the culinary offerings.
The venue offers a modern, bright, and light-filled setting that creates a relaxed mood for guests. Its pleasant location stands out, drawing frequent recommendations from visitors who appreciate the inviting and comfortable ambiance. The thoughtful interior design further enhances the overall experience, making it a favored spot for casual gatherings.
The menu receives high marks from customers for both quality and flavor. Signature items such as the cheeseburger, avocado toast breakfast, roasted chicken radiatori, wood-fired pizza, and breakfast fried rice receive particular attention. Consistently positive reviews highlight the well-prepared dishes and the reliable standard of the culinary offerings.
TOPICS
- American Cuisine
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
10. The Loop - Minneapolis
Neighborhood hotspot for creative brunches, solid drinks, and a laid-back Warehouse District vibe.
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A welcome presence in the Warehouse District, this spot offers an inviting blend of sophistication and relaxation, sidestepping the typical hassles of parking and noisy crowds. The menu stands out, particularly the pizzas, which rise above standard bar fare with creative toppings and quality execution.
Breakfast pleasantly surprises with dishes like the ham and mushroom hash, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The bar’s four-dollar Bloody Mary earns special mention, mixing value and taste in a way that elevates the morning experience.
A welcome presence in the Warehouse District, this spot offers an inviting blend of sophistication and relaxation, sidestepping the typical hassles of parking and noisy crowds. The menu stands out, particularly the pizzas, which rise above standard bar fare with creative toppings and quality execution.
Breakfast pleasantly surprises with dishes like the ham and mushroom hash, flavorful and perfectly cooked. The bar’s four-dollar Bloody Mary earns special mention, mixing value and taste in a way that elevates the morning experience.
TOPICS
- Corporate Events
- American Cuisine
- Vegetarian Options
- Mid-Range
- Downtown Spots
- Dinner
11. Borough
12. The Freehouse
13. Hope Breakfast Bar - Minneapolis North Loop
