Al's Breakfast may be small, but there is a reason why the locals of Minneapolis wait in long lines to experience the breakfast and brunch. With a charming interior consisting of bar stools and Christmas lights on the walls, it's not hard to fall in love with the warm ambiance and food. Rich buttermilk pancakes studded with real blueberries, freshly made waffles and crispy hash browns are the definite favorites.
The brick and mortar outpost of the successful food truck Vellee is located inside Baker Center and it's called Vellee Deli. Mobbed by patrons, especially during lunch hours, Vellee Deli's limited by scrumptious menu has garnered quite a repute. Burritos are their forte and these come filled with Korean BBQ, chicken or tofu; just the right amount of all ingredients ensure a blast of flavors for your palate. Burritos are closely followed by tacos, and Vellee Deli offers two power-packed variants infused with fish and pork to please your appetite. The portions are heavy and prices ensure that you do not settle for just one order.
Lu’s Sandwiches is a great place to stop by for a quick but filling lunch. The sandwiches are a special variety, called banh mi and find their origin in Vietnamese history, when it was a French colony. It mixes French elements like pate, baguette and mayonnaise with spicy Vietnamese ingredients like cilantro, hot peppers, pickled carrots and different varieties of meat. Try out options like Meatball, Special Ham, Grilled Pork and Sour Sausage. Vegetarians can also go for the Mock Duck or Tofu sandwiches.
If you are a lover of ice cream, you will definitely want to check this place out. The creamerie serves a variety of ice creams, ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, floats and shakes. Their signature ice cream is a blend of condensed milk, regular milk and goat milk which are blended together to create a unique and rich combination. Try out flavors like Fishing Blues, Pikachu, Turkish Coffee Toffee and Toasted Coconut.
Christos Greek Restaurant is a great place to go for an exotic meal with the family. The restaurant serves a variety of dishes that are typical of the Greek island of Cyprus. Several innovative dishes can also be found on the menu. You can try out one of their platters or simply order a variety of appetizers to share with the family. A variety of fine wines are also available to sip on along with your meal.
This little nook is part café, part bakery and part deli. Enjoy your Scandinavian delicacy on the premises or request it to go. Either way, the cuisine is absolutely delicious and guaranteed to be habit-forming. The pulla, a Finnish coffee bread flavored with cardamom and cinnamon and dotted with raisins, is a hit. But the excellent breads and baked goods are not the only things worth drooling over. Swedish meatballs and lefse, salads loaded with veggies and cheese, creamy soups and sandwiches are all crowd pleasers. Flavored coffees, teas, juice and soft drinks are available. An additional location is at 2900 Rice Street in Little Canada (+1 651 482 8876).