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2558 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-871-2360

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Best Bagels
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Cuisine(s): Cafe, Coffeehouse

Hours: Sun,Sat 8am-11pm, Mon-Fri 7am-11pm

Price: $
Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering

Serving: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Alcohol: Beer/Wine

Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Sure, coffee is a staple for those looking to get some work done fast. But for lower-key job duties or term papers, sometimes you just want a pint. When you want to do some less high-maintenance thinking, Common Roots Cafe fulfills those needs. A cute spot with community in mind, the new-ish place serves up pints of Surly Furious and Bender, as well as other organic and/or local beers-or order some fair trade wine, if that's the way you roll. Also on the menu are tasty coffees and teas, sandwiches (try marinated tempeh with basil tofu spread if it's available), bagels, and other baked goods (some even vegan). Added bonus: When they can, Common Roots buyers purchase goods from local farmers. So sit back and enjoy the free WiFi-it's time to do some drinking and thinking.

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Whether you're a college student looking to chat about philosophy over a pint, a foodie who likes to sample from the ever-evolving menu, or a write...

2011 | Best Bagels

The bagels at Common Roots Café in Uptown are completely straightforward: Your choices are limited to popular standards like plain, sesame, onion, whole wheat, and poppy seed--no bells, no whistles. That simplicity lets the locally sourced ingredients shine through: whole grains from Whole Grain Milling, honey from Ames Farm Limited, malt powder that crosses the border from Wisconsin. All those parts come together as the bagels are hand-rolled and boiled into endearingly... More »
2010 | BEST BAGEL

You know that thing dogs do when they get their jaws around their favorite toy, how they shake it and wrestle with it and in general look like they're having the best time ever Eating a bagel from Common Roots is kind of like that. There's something sort of carnal about the whole experience, but that's part of what makes it so satisfying. You have to tug and contort, and your jaw might be a little sore later, but it was all just so enjoyable and tasty you'd do it all over again, in another... More »
2009 | Best Wi-Fi Cafe

As anyone who saves $60 a month stealing their internet connection will tell you, Wi-Fi hot spots are a dime a dozen. However, for those of us still unable to crack into our neighbor's connection, Common Roots Cafe is a great place to enjoy the bounties of the internet. In the evenings, the place has a casual work/study vibe, with plenty of tea, free-trade coffee, wine, and beer to get the creative juices flowing. Even better, unlike many coffee shops that offer rock-hard cookies and stale... More »
2009 | Best Bagels

You can tell when a bagel was made with love--and when its creators want you to love it as much as they do. Carefully hand-sculpting these golden rings of yeasty dough has to be almost an intimate act in order to secure a perfectly crusted outside and chewy inside lightly peppered with air pockets. Common Roots is committed to fair-trade, organic, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. Its flour and honey come from a Minnesota mill and farm, and the malt powder travels from only... More »
2008 | BEST PLACE TO STUDY WHILE SIPPING BEER

Sure, coffee is a staple for those looking to get some work done fast. But for lower-key job duties or term papers, sometimes you just want a pint. When you want to do some less high-maintenance thinking, Common Roots Cafe fulfills those needs. A cute spot with community in mind, the new-ish place serves up pints of Surly Furious and Bender, as well as other organic and/or local beers--or order some fair trade wine, if that's the way you roll. Also on the menu are tasty coffees and... More »

Common Roots s'more whoopie pie: the best thing I ate this week

By Rachel Hutton | Fri, August 27, 2010

The Minnesota State Fair has started, which means summer is sadly on its way out, and along with it prime camping season. So I was especially pleased to extend the season with this s'more whoopie pie ... More »
Common Roots offers free food to celebrate 3rd anniversary

By Rachel Hutton | Wed, July 7, 2010

Today Common Roots celebrates three years in business with a week-long anniversary special (July 7-14): Order two items from the dinner menu and get a third item of equal or lesser value free. T... More »
Common Roots hosts Brau Bros. & Fulton for Beer Month

By Rachel Hutton | Thu, May 20, 2010

If you missed Surly Brewing's recent visit to Common Roots, stop by this Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., when brewmaster Dustin Brau of Brau Brothers Brewing in Lucan, Minnesota, will be pouring the Brau ver... More »
Common Roots hosts Local Foods Happy Hour tonight!

By Rachel Hutton | Thu, April 29, 2010

After a winter hiatus, Local Foods Happy Hour is back, with a chance for local food enthusiasts to gather at Common Roots for food, drink, food, networking, and a little education to boot. The group w... More »
Battle of the Burgers

By James Norton | Wed, October 08, 2008

The cheese-stuffed Ju(i)cy Lucy hamburger is a south Minneapolis icon, a native-born food with murky 20th-century origins and a penchant for provoking arguments. In the spirit of "news you can use," we present a fact-driven evaluation of three cla... More »
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citypagesbestof | Minneapolis, MN | 145 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Sure, coffee is a staple for those looking to get some work done fast. But for lower-key job duties or term papers, sometimes you just want a pint. When you want to do some less high-maintenance thinking, Common Roots Cafe fulfills those needs. A cute spot with community in mind, the new-ish place serves up pints of Surly Furious and Bender, as well as other organic and/or local beers�or order some fair trade wine, if that's the way you roll. Also on the menu are tasty coffees and teas, sandwiches (try marinated tempeh with basil tofu spread), bagels, and other baked goods (some even vegan). Added bonus: When they can, Common Roots buyers purchase goods from local farmers. So sit back and enjoy the free WiFi�it's time to do some drinking and thinking.

Main Menu

Starters

$7.00

Mac & Cheese
with aged cheddar, fontina and heirloom tomato

$7.50

Flatbread Pizza
with fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomato, arugula and peppers

$8.50

Mussels
in white wine brother with baguette

Salads

$8.00

Heirloom Tomato
fresh mozzarella, mixed greens, sherry vinaigrette and baguette

$7.50

Mixed Greens
cherry tomato, radish, cucumber, focaccia croutons and roasted tomato vinaigrette

Bites

$4.00

Warm Olives

$4.00

Spiced Nut Mix

$5.00

Soft Pretzels
with cheese sauce

$8.00

Potato Cups
with leeks and shiitakes

Sandwiches
Served Weekdays 10: 30a To 10p, Weekends 11: 30a To 10p

$9.50

Caprese
fresh mozzarella, donnay chevre, tomato, arugula and basil pesto on focaccia

$9.00

Chicken Salad Sandwich
lemon-tarragon free range chicken with tomatoes, sprouts and almonds on pita

$9.00

Fish Tacos
cilantro-lime marinated cod with corn salsa and slaw on corn tortillas 9- (also available with tofu 8.50-)

$9.50

Beef Tacos
achiote-braised brisket with carrot radish slaw and pepper relish

$10.00

Grass-fed Burger
grass-fed beef with smoked gouda, arugula and tomato chutney on a sesame bun

$9.50

Spinach Walnut Burger
house made veggie burger with red onion and lemon aioli on ciabatta

$9.00

Roasted Turkey
harissa-marinated free range turkey, cucumber and red onion with yogurt dressing on pita

$9.00

Eggplant Parmesan
with tomato-citrus marmalade on focaccia

Entrees
(served 5p-10p)

$14.00

Adobo Chicken Confit
adobo cured chicked, poblano cream sauce with roasted patty pan squash and rice pilaf

$13.00

Enchiladas
/sheep's cheese and cheddar with jalapenos, red onion and roasted tomatillo sauce

$13.00

Sweet Corn Risotto
roasted red beets, fennel, sweet corn, chevre and chedda

$14.00

Lamb Couscous
braised lamb and luc olives with israeli couscous

$15.00

Seafood Stew
salmon, mussels and shrimp with potato, pepper, onion and preserved lemon, served with baguette

$13.00

Eggplant Torte
layered eggplant, carrot and zucchini baked with herb cream sauce in pastry

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Common Roots Cafe

2558 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55405

612-871-2360

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2011 | Best Bagels

2010 | BEST BAGEL

2009 | Best Wi-Fi Cafe

2009 | Best Bagels

2008 | BEST PLACE TO STUDY WHILE SIPPING BEER

By Rachel Hutton | Fri, August 27, 2010

By Rachel Hutton | Wed, July 7, 2010

By Rachel Hutton | Thu, May 20, 2010

By Rachel Hutton | Thu, April 29, 2010

By James Norton | Wed, October 08, 2008

citypagesbestof | Minneapolis, MN | 145 Reviews