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Birchwood Cafe
(Now Closed)Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Seward, Minneapolis
The experts at Heavy Table and City Pages recommend this place
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Heavy TableSeptember 9, 2015No matter the season, get the savory waffle: it inevitably incorporates something tasty in the batter (like asparagus or sweet corn) and comes topped with syrup, infused butter, compote, and lardons. Read more
City PagesAugust 5, 2014In the summer, take your pizzas, soups, sandwiches, and such out to one of the picnic tables and meditate on the blooming boulevard gardens all through the quiet neighborhood. Read more
I currently work here and I just have to say that this is some of the best food I've ever had. I can't wait for the new menu to come out soon as the season changes so I get to try more of it
Tom HorgenJune 14, 2014The waffle is epic. Order it. It's an asparagus, parmesan and quinoa waffle, topped with rhubarb jalapeno marmalade, lemon pepita butter and bacon lardoons. LARDOONS I SAY.
- City PagesMarch 4, 2013Fast, friendly, bright, and active a meal with the kids at Birchwood bears more than a passing resemblance to the wonder that is childhood. Food is ordered via counter service for the antsy spirits.
- Arielle LenoxJuly 5, 2018Great farm to table breakfast walking distance to the Mississippi River. Great vegetarian and vegan options!
- City PagesFebruary 8, 2013The sophisticated Mexi Cocoa is a hit! Made with cayenne and allspice for depth and heat but finished with a generous dollop of fresh whipped cream to temper it.This a sweet treat for after dinner!
- City PagesJanuary 4, 2013One of the best post-holiday eating! you know you'll always be getting food that is hormone-free, humanely raised, as local and sustainable as possible, and above all, very tasty.
Andy ClippertonJune 26, 2014The recent re-model of the dining room is beautiful, except for the freaky wolf paintings, which will prolly be sold before next time we go. I particularly enjoyed the Rhubarb Ginger soda.
Great stop on a weekend bike ride. The toast and jelly are always fantastic!
METRO magazineMay 23, 2012Enjoy an abundance of sustainable and organic menu items, fair-trade wine and any number of local beers. Also, be sure to join the Birchwood Bike Team with more then 120 members. Read more
Rita KovtunDecember 29, 2015Everything I've tried here so far is amazing. The portions are just the right size.
- City PagesJune 18, 2012Voted Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant by City Pages in 2012! Both owner & chef are committed to local, sustainable agriculture. This commitment is a perfect example of a virtuous and delicious business
Jason ShawNovember 21, 2015Communal seating, excellent coffee, beer on tap, great bloody Marys, mimosas, and delicious breakfast. I'll be back.
Claire RoeslerAugust 11, 2013Awesome veggie cafe with lots of healthy options. Line gets long but use your time to explore the menu and take in the fun environment.
Nina KopetkaJanuary 6, 2014The savory waffle is delish! Perfect combo of savory and sweet. It gets a little crowded, but it's cozy.
Toyo HiroSeptember 25, 2013The Tomato Corn Chowder was delicious. Fantastic bread as well. Can't wait to go back and try the Veggie Hand Pie!
The seasonal BLT is so good, I want to invent time travel just so I can have it year round.
Food RepublicMay 23, 2012Quinoa and waffle are not two words that typically rub shoulders, but here the grain joins forces with asparagus slivers and Italian cheese to give this breakfast standby a savory complexity.
A quiet little place to hang out and grab some great, local food and a beer or glass of wine!
Joseph RueterJune 30, 2015The menu changes with the seasons. Most everything, regardless of how it sounds, is good!
Mike TrewarthaAugust 13, 2015Try the roast beef omelet! I'm not a huge omelet fan, but theirs made me a believer.
Michelle EvensonAugust 25, 2011If you are ever in Minneapolis this is a must stop! All local grown food, and delicious. Unless you're veggie get something with bacon on it if you can.- City PagesNovember 26, 2012Voted top 15 places to eat with kids! The food is fresh, irreverent, and ordered via counter service -- an added bonus, since kids are not known for their patience.
NaomiFebruary 17, 2013Great brunch, but they are incredibly stingy when it comes to refilling your coffee because they don't want you to linger.
Attila KovacsSeptember 30, 2016Simple local organic fare. Great tasting ingredients. A little pricey...
Marc PaveglioJune 11, 2014Savory waffle is wonderful, could use a little more powdered sugar though. Extra is free.
Molly McLeanDecember 21, 2013The bakery items are so delicious! Have to try the seasonal Date Balls!!
Seward Laundromat is across the street. Pick up a bit and get your clothes clean. Beats the heck out of candy bars from the vending machine!
One of our favorite breakfast spots! Highly recommend the savory waffles, strange and amazing all at the same time.
Javen SwansonJanuary 21, 2013The black bean and quinoa burger is the best meat-free burger I've had.
Allegra BelleJuly 15, 2017This place has almost NO vegan options, everything has bacon or cheese in it. Its not a healthy food place its just hella trendy and overpriced. 16$ for rice and beans? Not too happy.
Arden BaichtalApril 13, 2013Garlic cauliflower soup is fantastic! Get it to go though, super busy on weekends.
Kai TakatsukaFebruary 4, 2012Do the Blackbean Burger! Evening you love meat ( like I do) it's still a delicious treat
Kids get free Izzy's ice cream included in the kids' meals! What's not to love about that?
Tam TamNovember 1, 2012Check the table by the menu for $1.50 baked goods, made that morning. Good deals!
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(612) 722-4474
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