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Colossal Cafe
Tony Nelson 

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1839 E. 42nd St. Minneapolis MN 55407

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  • American, Breakfast, Diner
    Sun, Wed-Sat 6am-3pm
    $ $
  • cash, check
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • None
    Not Accepted
    Street
Description

The ironically named Colossal Cafe--the place can't have more than a dozen chairs--offers several light, fresh, and novel approaches to what can otherwise be the heaviest meal of the day. The rich and substantial apple, walnut, and brie flappers are things of wonder-fluffy and elegant without being dull, mealy, or bread-like, as are so many of their competitors. Omelets at Colossal are feather-light and packed full of fresh ingredients. Even though Colossal is exclusively a breakfast-lunch joint, but the best thing to order, in fact, may be the takeout dinners, particularly the delicious--and colossal--chicken pot pie. (FYI, the place only takes cash or a local check.) For those willing to dine in cramped quarters, the rewards of Colossal Cafe are plentiful, but maybe even more so with food taken to go.








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  • 2010 | BEST PANCAKE

    There are benefits to voluntarily entering a restaurant that, kitchen space and all, roughly approximates the size of your bedroom. First, you can be openly nosy without ever appearing so. No amount of eye contact with the hot dude at the next table will be awkward. Where else are you supposed to look? Plus, hello, eavesdropping! The downside is that no one's really ever talking about their weird sexual proclivities or their recent Nepalese yak trip. All everyone is talking about is the... More »

Main Menu
Main
Cup $4.00
Bowl $7.00
Soups
two types made fresh daily, served with homemade bread.
Full $8.00
Side $4.00
Mixed Green Salad
Full $8.00
With Chicken Breast $10.00
Side $4.00
Caesar
fresh romaine, our house caesar dressing, grated parmesan & homemade toast.
$8.00
Cup Of Soup & Side Salad
your choice
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Served With Chips & A Pickle.
$8.50
Spiced Turkey
fresh turkey breast, cilantro, tomato, greens, lime & chipotle aioli on fresh baked roll.
$8.50
Chicken Breast
fresh chicken breast, marinated in basil, lemon juice, olive oil & garlic, served with tomatoes, greens & asiago parmesan aioli on fresh baked roll.
$8.50
Marinated Pork
fresh pork loin, marinated with rosemary, garlic, lemon, white wine, olive oil, dijon mustard, oregano & pepper, with greens and rosemary aioli, served on homemade baguette.
$8.50
Veggie Melt
roasted zucchini, red onions, peppers, tomatoes, eggplant & brie cheese on fresh baked roll.
$8.50
B.l.t
thick sliced smoky bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese & mayo on our homemade toasted bread.
$9.00
Meatloaf
homemade beef and pork meatloaf with cranberry chutney & greens on our homemade roll.
Featured Items
Full Stack (3) $8.00
Short Stack (2) $6.00
Single $3.50
Short With Seasonal Fruit $9.00
Flappers
our house specialty. a yeast based pancake served with butter & three rivers pure maple syrup.
Full Stack (3) $10.00
Short Stack (2) $9.00
Apple, Walnut And Brie Flapper
our yeast based pancake topped with brown sugar and honey.
Pastries
$1.50
Homemade Buttermilk Biscuit
$2.60
Cinnamon Roll
$2.50
Scone
sweet or savory.
$2.60
Flip
fresh whipped cream gently folded between moist yellow cake. flavors vary.
$1.00
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