Welcome to Standish Cafe
Standish Cafe, a charming women-owned breakfast and brunch spot in Minneapolis, offers a diverse menu with fresh and flavorful dishes. The cozy atmosphere, attentive service, and quality ingredients make it a favorite among locals. Highlights include the delicious Aebelskivers with triple berry jam, the Brunch burger bursting with flavor, and the homemade Chicken dumpling soup. While prices for some items can run a bit high, the overall experience and food quality make it worth it. With gender-neutral restrooms, covered outdoor seating, and a commitment to sustainability with plastic-free packaging, Standish Cafe caters to a diverse range of customers seeking a memorable dining experience.
- 2403 E 38th St Minneapolis, MN 55406 Hotline: (612) 886-3443
Introducing Standish Cafe, a charming breakfast and brunch spot located at 2403 E 38th St in Minneapolis, MN. This cozy cafe offers a variety of options for diners, including vegan and vegetarian choices, making it a great place for everyone to enjoy a delicious meal.
Standish Cafe provides a welcoming experience for its guests with features such as free Wi-Fi, outdoor seating, and gender-neutral restrooms. The cafe is also wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly, ensuring that all patrons feel comfortable and accommodated.
Customers rave about the food coming out of Standish Cafe's kitchen, emphasizing the fresh and flavorful ingredients used in their dishes. The menu offers a diverse selection, from classic breakfast favorites like Aebelskivers to unique options such as the Brunch burger and Lightfield Chicken sandwich.
Reviewers have highlighted the impeccable service at Standish Cafe, praising the friendly staff and prompt attention to customers' needs. The cafe's attention to detail, from the decor to the presentation of the food, adds to the overall dining experience.
Standish Cafe stands out for its quality ingredients, delicious food, and cozy atmosphere, making it a must-visit for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts in Minneapolis. Whether you're looking for a relaxing weekend brunch or a quick bite to eat, Standish Cafe offers something for everyone to enjoy.

What a great place!! Small....but great!! Went to brunch with my husband and family and we liked the menu here so decided to try somewhere new. So glad we did and I am already thinking about when I can go back to eat other things :) First of all it is a small place so definitely use the great "wait-list" feature to get on the list when you are headed there. That was SUPER helpful because there aren't a lot of places to stand inside if you are waiting (thanks for the waiting bench though Standish!!). It has a small parking lot attached which is great or you can park on the street if that's full. The interior is really cute and we loved the light fixtures and little details. The Food! The food coming out of this kitchen is AMAZING! The quality is fresh and flavorful, the preparation is perfect, and the menu is varied and really pretty large for a place this size! We started with the Aebelskivers which if you don't know are like little round pancakes. They were perfectly cooked and came with real maple syrup and a beautiful (and addicting) triple berry jam. That jam!! Yum! For entrees our table had the Brunch burger (fantastic with amazing flavor), Commercial Turkey dinner (just like being at Thanksgiving dinner), the BLT w/Feta spread added and the soup of the day for the side (homemade Chicken dumpling soup was SO flavorful and delicious and the BLT was perfection), the Lightfield Chicken sandwich (on a tasty bun), and finally the Avocado Toast (the most perfect egg on top and very tasty). The service from the hostess at the front to the server for our table as well as the kitchen running food were all incredible. If there is one note it is that the prices ride a little high on the Toasts. Avocado Toast is $15 no sides, one piece of medium sized toast. I liked the Feta toast but after seeing that the price was $12 it made more sense to get the BLT and add the feta spread because it was a few dollars different and came with a side. My niece was frustrated because she really wanted Avocado Toast but wanted some kind of side but is was too expensive when the toast alone was already $15. In comparison the Brunch burger with a side is only $2 more?? That price point was disappointing and felt a bit unreasonable for what you got. But other than that it's pretty in line overall for the quality with that one exception. Great experience, fantastic food, cute place!!

The food was all delicious and hot on a really cold day! There were 5 people in our party and we all enjoyed our meals. Our server was very good and attentive. The tables are snug and close together but we were all comfortable. We didn't have to wait long for a table. The berry jam is delicious with the aebleskivers and the sparkling drink! My son and I shared and loved the breakfast burger with hamburger and sausage.

This place is worth the wait for Sunday brunch. It's a smaller quaint place that's packed to the brim with people eating. Our server Evan was great, she was on the ball and gave great recommendations for food. I would also highly recommend getting the coffee, it was hot and great. My partner and I will be going again soon. ** side note the gluten-free pancakes were one of the best I've had **

We came here for breakfast the other day and were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was delicious! We first ordered the monkey bread and caramel iced coffees - Yum! The monkey bread was probably the best i've ever had. The huevos rancheros was pretty good as well and had nice flavor combinations. The avocado toast was alright, it could have had a little more flavor, but we just added salt & pepper. The service was nice and pretty quick. They have a cute little patio seating area outside, which is where we had our meal.

This breakfast spot is amazing! This cute little place is located in a great spot and they have a parking lot around the building. We sat on the patio but the inside looked nice as well. The service was fast and respectful. I ordered a Carmel iced latte to get my morning started. I ordered the monkey bread ..... WOW! Then I ordered the avocado toast with a side of scrambled eggs. The food was very good and I will definitely be back to try some more items. I am glad I found this place and I would recommend you to try it.

Did a brunch on the patio with friends and dog. Tables of 2 or 4 on the patio. Inside is outdated but that is the vibe! Food was incredible was beyond happy with it. I got the avocado toast and chicken links which I recommend both. Split the monkey bread to start and was delicious. The carnitas omelette was also a big hit in our group.

This has quickly become a favorite of mine for breakfast/brunch eats. It is buried in a local neighborhood and well off the beaten path so no tourists in sight. They have a small private lot for parking but also plenty of free street parking available around the neighborhood. The downsides here are the wait during busy times and the higher cost for most items than many other places competing in this food genre space. But both are understandable given the great selections and quality ingredients used which is what attracts people that like to eat well in the first place. This is a cozy, local eatery type of place with tables in and out. You can call ahead to put your name on a wait list and the weekend brunch lineup should be expected to be out the door. The things that have consistently impressed me on 3 separate visits have been their quality coffee, their Monkey Bread, and their BLT. Local roaster coffee is poured here and has a dark, thick, mocha-esque character. For people that could care less, this might not be a big deal but if you like big steaming mugs of black coffee the way it is meant to be, this place should probably be on your list. Pair it with some of their awesome homemade Monkey Bread and you have the makings of a diabetic induced nap on a weekend morning. But the thing that really keeps me coming back each time is their BLT. This is such a simple sandwich yet not everywhere makes it well. Here, I opt to order it on toasted sourdough instead of their usual bread and it comes with thick slices of heirloom tomatoes, thick cut but somewhat crispy bacon, a large hunk of crunchy lettuce, and the perfect amount of creamy mayo. It pairs with many of their potato options or fruit and It weighs in at about $15 so it is not cheap but it is oh so worth it as a weekend splurge. You would also be wise to note that their kitchen seems to have a south of the border flair and proudly dishes out things with salsas and some heat. I love that they feature "Cry Baby Craig's" hot sauce on the tables and their salsa verde with their egg dishes is also something to look forward to. The service here is friendly, they take credit cards, and so far, they don't add any health and welfare surcharges to your tab like so many other eateries in town are doing. From the outside, this looks like a no-frills neighborhood diner. If you dismiss it and drive by, that is your loss. I recommend breaching the front door for a meal as there is a lot to look forward to here.

What a darling cozy breakfast spot! We stopped in on a Sunday around 10:30am and waited just 20 minutes. Not a bad wait at all for a really wonderful breakfast. There are so many items to choose from here, standard fare PLUS some other options that were delish. The feta cheese toast with eggs were luscious and fresh; the pancakes were fluffy with those crispy little edges I love; the omelet was fresh and fluffy and seasoned perfectly. But those little aebleskivers were the cutest and most delicious thing we tried. We used them as our appetizer and were not disappointed. I'd come back here again and again, I mean I'd be a regular if I lived here and try every little thing on the menu. Loved it.