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Brunch Beat

3 Squares

3 Squares evokes a busy, merry family feel with great service and bloody marys topped with good fixings.

May 2010

by Kate Rogers

brunch at the sample room

The Sample Room

The young-buck chefs at the helm of this kitchen make everything from scratch.

October 2010

brunch at Manny's

Manny's

The steakhouse king shows its softer side with a brunch featuring a tasty omelet and Kobe Benedict.

September 2010

brunch at lyndale tap house

Lyndale Tap House

Lyndale Tap House serves up one of the Twin Cities' best bloody Marys, using organic cucumber vodka and topped off with a hunk of bacon, smoked gouda, and a crispy pickle. Oh, and the food is good, too.

August 2010

Jax Café

With a well-executed Sunday brunch buffet, Jax Café is a no-brainer for large group dining.

July 2010

dim sum at mandarin kitchen

Mandarin Kitchen

Kate Rogers helps navigate Mandarin Kitchen experience where the trolley car comes fast and furious with dim sum deliciousness.

June 2010

Ricotta bruschetta from D'Amico Kitchen

D'Amico Kitchen

Chef John Occhiato does an excellent brunch with an appealing menu that includes homemade ricotta, meatball with pork and veal, house-made sausages, and a deconstructed eggs Benedict.

April 2010

biscuits and gravy

Brasa

Brasa's bruch features hearty eats such as smoked-chopped beef, biscuits and gravy, and fried-egg sandwiches leave you tempted to lick your bowl for a final taste.

March 2010

lake elmo inn

Lake Elmo Inn

Even if you’re not a buffet type, you’ll appreciate the fresh-baked caramel rolls, made-to-order omelets, bottomless champagne, and a bounty of eggs and carve-station standards.

February 2010

kobe brisket corned beef hash

Grand Café

Grand Café has character, a point of view, a commitment to good food, and Bon Appétit called out its brunch as one of the best in the country.

January 2010

The St. Paul Grill

The St. Paul Grill

This is one of the Twin Cities’ most popular brunches. There was a time when it was also one of the best.

December 2009

pancakes

501 Club

501 offers hearty meals including baked egg casserole, eggs Benedict, thick-cut hash, monkey bread, and Swedish pancakes.

November 2009

barbette

Barbette

Barbette has a commitment to local, seasonal food, and brunch highlights include fresh pastries, fantastic eggs Benedict, and a lovely gooey Crocque Madame. 

September 2009

Blackbird

Blackbird

Made-from-scratch breakfast basics, also include huevos rancheros with avocado and chorizo, at this highly eclectic and slightly eccentric storefront restaurant.

August 2009

Victor's 1959 Cafe

Victor's 1959 Café

Victor's brunch offers traditional Cuban fare, from mango and corn pancakes to picadillo with fried eggs.

July 2009

Meritage

Meritage

Meritage's brunch spread includes perfectly turned-out omelets, spicy bloody marys, brioche French toast, a memorable eggs benedict, and corned beef hash so good it may just lift your spirit.

June 2009

Mill City Cafe

Mill City Café

Mill City Café is a breakfast and lunch joint with the soul of a coffee shop__sustained by a loyal cadre of Northeast arty types and a few Warehouse District river-jumpers.

May 2009

Brunch Beat The Green Room

The Green Room

The Green Room is a relaxed, friendly cafe that offers a straightforward and comforting brunch menu with a slight French twist.

April 2009

Brunch Beat The Strip Club

The Strip Club

The Strip Club serves hangover food and doesn’t apologize for it.

March 2009




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