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An entire book could be devoted to the wonders and marvels of French Meadow. Quickly, let us say that Lynn Gordon opened this foremother of all things organic in the Twin Cities as an all-organic, yeast-free bakery in 1985. Eventually she added a café with an emphasis on counter-service cooked-to-order delights like buoyant pancakes, chock-full-of-treats quiches, and legendarily satisfying soups (vegan, vegetarian, and rib-sticking-with-meat varieties). Then in 2001, dinner table-service debuted. Now the busy building is all things to all people: One of the best bakeries in the country, one of the best places to get a pancake on a Thursday morning, one of the best neighborhood restaurants for dinner--guess it just shows that good karma really is a cosmic force.

Cuisine(s): Bakery, Breakfast, Cafe, Deli, Wine Bar

Hours: Sun-Thu 6:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-10pm

Price: $
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery

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

Reservations: Accepted, Online Reservations Available

Parking: Lot Available, Street

2004 | BEST VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

Although French Meadow isn't exclusively a vegetarian restaurant, it's very veggie friendly and, dare we say, even vegan-friendly. There's a rotating vegan soup of the day; sometimes it's black bean chili, sometimes it's a stew. If you do dairy,... More >
2003 | BEST NEIGHBORHOOD CAFÉ (MINNEAPOLIS)

Fluffy pancakes in the morning, hearty soups and sandwiches at lunch, organic artisan breads all day, every day. And now expert, fancy gourmet dinners at night with worldwide wines and beer. What, pray tell, is there not to be in love with at... More >
2003 | BEST TAKEOUT

If bread is the foundation of civilization, then maybe we're not all going to hell in a hand basket. Because man, we sure have a lot of great loaves! The best, perhaps, is the Twin Cities' first: the French Meadow baguette. It's of sourdough... More >
2002 | BEST VEGETARIAN-FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

The French Meadow's tempeh Reuben ($7.50) has long been the subject of vegetarian cult worship, with its seared, sparrow-brown rye crusts, chewy, salty center of piquant Swiss cheese, biting sauerkraut, and perfectly spicy sauce. Hell, meat... More >

City Pages Reviews and News

Peoples Organic Coffee & Wine owner gives a hint of new Edina cafe

By Liz Potasek | Fri, November 5, 2010

Vegans and omnivores will be able to happily share a table this November when the latest venue from Lynn Gordon, the founder of French Meadow Bakery, opens in the Galleria in Edina. Peoples Organic Co More >
French Meadow vs. Leaning Tower: Who's veggie burger is best?

By Lisa Gulya | Wed, September 22, 2010

A hamburger is straightforward--a hunk of cooked beef on a bun--but a veggie burger is a more malleable thing. A recent episode of Future Food proved it, serving veggie burgers made not just fr More >
Whole Foods, Whole Hearts

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, March 05, 2003

French Meadow Bakery & Cafe 2610 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis 612.870.7855 www.frenchmeadow.com When French Meadow first debuted dinner with full table service and wine two full years ago, I tried it, wasn't too impressed, and flirted brief... More >
It's Not Just Corn Dogs Anymore

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, August 26, 1998

Schumacher's Historic European Restaurant 1703 Carnes Ave., State Fairgrounds 7 a.m. to midnight daily French Meadow Bakery & Cafe Food Building, State Fairgrounds 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily I got all choked up leaving the fairgrounds on my... More >

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leroycassandra

| Thu, January 06, 2011

Great place to go if your ever strolling Lyndale ave! Not to cheap but they have all organic natural food. You can actually taste the quality in there products!

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hawkeye.1989

| Tue, August 03, 2010

The cranberry salad is excellent as are the home made breads.

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mcurran

| Thu, May 13, 2010

i love this place.

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Schmidt6

| Tue, November 24, 2009

Different atmosphere, fresh (and sometimes organic) whole food meals. Good place to meet and great food.

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beaniepile

| Mon, July 20, 2009

- SMOKED SALMON CROISSANT - SESAME SALAD w. TOFU - Breads - Desserts

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2610 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408

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