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2610 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-870-7855 

http://www.frenchmeadowcafe.com  

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2610 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis MN 55408

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  • Bakery, Breakfast, Cafe, Deli, Wine Bar
    Sun-Thu 6:30am-9pm, Fri-Sat 6:30am-10pm
    $ $
  • All Major Credit Cards
    Delivery, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
  • Beer/Wine
    Accepted, Online Reservations Available
    Lot Available, Street
Description

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.








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  • Eric \

    Eric "Big E" Austin is one mean chef

    By Andy Mannix | Wed, September 07, 2011

    Eric Austin strolls into French Meadow Cafe and takes a seat behind a candlelit table. He peruses the menu, more out of habit than necessity. This is one of his favorite local dining spots—a "chef's restaurant," he calls it—and he already knows... More »

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

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

    By Liz Potasek | Fri, November 05, 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?

    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 from vege... More »

  • Whole Foods, Whole Hearts

    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... More »

  • It\'s Not Just Corn Dogs Anymore

    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... More »

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  • 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, do the roasted vegetable sandwich, overflowing with roasted portobello, red peppers, caramelized onions, arugula, and a creamy goat cheese-herb spread served on homemade ciabatta bread. An egg salad sandwich, served on healthy hemp bread with Havarti... 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 French Meadow these days? Someone should give owner and founder Lynn Gordon a medal; it's as if she's seen into the hearts of all of south Minneapolis and come through to fill each and every need. Cheap dates? Check--that famous vegan chili. Solo... 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 origin, substantially chewy, and wheaten with a slight tang. We mention this only because the bread is the stuff upon which French Meadow's menu is built, from thick slabs of French toast, levain piled high with grilled tuna, or ciabatta stuffed with... 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 eaters have even been known to cross over in pursuit of the thing. Then they rolled out table-service dinner with a wine list (many organic), beer, all the beloved vegetarian soups and salads, and entrées like pan-fried udon noodles with... More »

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Main Menu
Starters
$8.00
Emilia-romagna Meatballs
shepherd song farm’s roasted lamb meatballs, parmesan, pomodoro sauce, grilled organic baguette
$9.50
Chicken Chipotle Chèvre Quesadilla
chipotle chèvre, black beans, avocado pico de gallo, organic sprouted tortilla
$10.00
Mussels
prince edward island mussels, cilantro, white wine sauce, grilled organic baguette
$9.00
Edamame Dumplings
edamame, garlic, ginger, scallions, ponzu
$7.00
Rosemary Potato Flatbread
roasted rosemary potatoes, white cheddar, onions, garlic crème
$7.00
Grilled Chicken Wings
free-range chicken wings, buffalo garlic, cilantro, bleu cheese sauce
$7.00
Crab Cakes
black bean crab cakes, local bibb, cilantro creme, pico de gallo
$8.00
Three Cheese Macaroni
white cheddar, smoked gouda, parmesan, penne, citrus gremolata
Salads
Add To Any Salad: Grilled Tofu, Chicken Or Salmon $3, $4, $6
$14.00
Niçoise
seared ahi tuna, haricots verts, provençal olives, fingerling potatoes, organic hard-boiled egg, roasted tomatoes
$7.00
$11.00
Apple Bleu
organic apples, saint pete’s bleu cheese, toasted almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette
$10.00
Sweet Potato & Arugula
spiced sweet potatoes, chèvre, red onions, toasted pecans, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
$8.00
Kale
organic dinosaur kale, fresh lemon, toasted pumpkin seeds, ponzu
$12.00
Grilled Romaine
organic grilled romaine, beef steak tomatoes, hormone-free duroc bacon, bleu cheese
$6.00
$10.00
Spa
marinated organic grilled tofu, edamame, red bell peppers, beets, carrots, scallions, toasted sunflower seeds, sesame ginger vinaigrette
$12.00
Beet Carpaccio
roasted heirlooom beets, baby romaine, chèvre croquette, toasted pumpkin seeds, tarragon vinaigrette
Entrées
$22.00
Short Rib Stroganoff
north star bison short rib, mushroom jus, sour cream, house-made parpardelle noodles
$18.00
Free-range Minnesota Chicken
wild acres pan roasted hen, apricot glace, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts
$21.00
Miso Salmon
pan seared atlantic salmon, miso glaze, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, sautèed rainbow chard
$14.00
Butternut Squash Ravioli
house-made ravioli, butternut squash purée, sage, brown butter, walnuts
$15.00
Tempeh Cutlet
organic tempeh cutlets, coconut red beans, seasoned brown rice, braised greens, blood orange vinaigrette
$18.00
Turkey Risotto
wild acres braised turkey, mirepoix, cippolini onions, arborio rice, cranberry chutney
$14.00
Fish Tacos
three white corn tortillas, blackened tilapia, pico slaw, radishes, cilantro crème
$14.00
Squash Gnocchi
house-made butternut squash gnocchi, arugula, grape tomatoes, wild mushrooms, zucchini, garlic
$14.00
Tempeh Chorizo & Sweet Corn Arepas
ground organic tempeh chorizo, two sweet corn arepas, red pepper coulis, guacamole, cilantro tofu crème
Burgers
Choose Organic Mixed Greens, Organic Tortilla Chips & House-made Salsa, Firecracker Slaw Or Organic Potato Wedges. Gluten-free Bread Available.
$12.50
Bison
north star bison, roth kase buttermilk bleu cheese, duroc bacon, red onion marmalade, organic milk bun
$12.00
Free-range Turkey
wild acres farm’s free range turkey, eichten’s local gouda, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, chive aioli, organic sprouted bun
$12.50
Bison
north star bison, roth kase buttermilk bleu cheese, duroc bacon, red onion marmalade, organic milk bun
$13.00
Grass-fed Beef
grass run farm’s beef, grand cru gruyère, sautèed mushrooms, caramelized onions, garlic chive aioli, organic milk bun
$10.50
Veggie
house-made veggie burger, lettuce, roasted tomatoes, onions, pickles, guacamole, organic sprouted bun
Sandwiches
Choose Organic Mixed Greens, Organic Tortilla Chips & House-made Salsa, Firecracker Slaw Or Organic Potato Wedges. Gluten-free Bread Available.
$12.50
Bbq Pulled Pork
fischer farm’s pulled pork, firecracker slaw, organic milk bun, organic potato wedges, bleu cheese sauce
$10.00
Grilled Rachel
wild acres smoked turkey, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, tomato-caper aioli, house-made organic rye
$13.50
Walleye
organic cornmeal crusted walleye, lettuce, tomato, tarter sauce, organic milk bun, organic potato wedges, bleu cheese sauce
$12.00
Thai Basil Pulled Chicken
wild acres marinated thai chicken, basil, cilantro, mint, carrots, cucumbers, jalapeños, sriracha aioli, grilled organic ciabatta
$9.00
Grilled Tempeh Reuben
grilled marinated organic tempeh, vegan cheese, firecracker slaw, sauerkraut, tofu aioli, house-made organic rye
Sides
$6.00
Grilled Asparagus
bread crumbs, extra virgin olive oil
$6.00
Pomme Frites
house-made organic russet burbank potatoes, bèarnaise sauce
$6.00
Brussels Sprouts
pan roasted brussels sprouts, fresh grated parmesan, grilled lemon
$6.00
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
roasted garlic, organic mash yukon gold potatoes
$5.00
Sautèed Greens
chef selected organic seasonal greens
Dessert - Gluten Free
$6.50
Lingonberry Almond Torte
white & dark chocolate ganache, almond angel cake & puréed lingonberries
$6.00
Pretty In Pink Cake
decadent double chocolate cake layered between creamy pink frosting
$6.00
Chocolate Dipped Cake
fudgy chocolate layered cake with triple sec chantilly & ganache
$6.00
Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake
layers of white & bittersweet chocolate mousse over flourless chocolate cake
$6.00
Toasted Coconut Cake
four delicate almond cake layers filled with white chocolate custard & covered with coconut
$5.00
Flourless Decadence
our take on the classic…made with el rey chocolate…pure & rich
$6.00
Milky Way Tart
venezuelan fair trade single-origin chocolate and ground almond crust with layers of caramel and chocolate mousse
$6.00
Berry Cream Tart
venezuelan fair trade single-origin chocolate and ground almond crust filled with blueberry & raspberry cream and topped with fresh fruit
Dessert - Vegan
$5.00
Decadent Turtle Cake
layers of moist chocolate cake, toasted pecans & house-made caramel
$5.00
Vegan Carrot Cake
vegan triple layer carrot cake
$5.00
Seasonal Fruit Crisp
served warm with house-made whipped cream
$6.00
Berry Cream Tart
venezuelan fair trade single-origin chocolate and ground almond crust filled with blueberry & raspberry cream and topped with fresh fruit
Traditional Dessert
$6.00
Cappuccino Torte
long time french meadow favorite. layers of pure vanilla infused chocolate ganache, chocolate mousse & mocha crème
$5.00
Killer Chocolate Torte
dense & rich dark chocolate. more like a french truffle
$5.00
Fresh Carrot Cake
moist layered carrot cake smothered in our cream cheese frosting
$6.00
Warm Molten Cake
nurturing chocolate dessert. rich bittersweet chocolate custard cake baked to order. please allow 15 minutes.
$5.00
Tres Leches Cake
white cake drenched in coconut milk, condensed milk, & irish cream
$6.00
Lynn’s Apple Crisp
fresh organic apples with a butter rich topping, baked and served warm in a ramekin with a dollop of vanilla infused whipped cream
$4.00
Rustic Bread Pudding
served with michigan cherries and vanilla rum sauce
$4.50
Lemon Meringue Tart
lemon filling topped with meringue in a pure butter crust
$4.50
Fresh Fruit Tart
pastry cream with seasonal fresh fruit in a pure butter crust
$4.50
Crème Brulee Tart
custard laced with pure vanilla bean in a pure butter crust

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