Breaking Bread Cafe

While we prepare for the cafe food truck, take look at the amazing work our catering team is doing!

➡️ Breaking Bread Catering

We're on the move! AFC's Youth Training and Opportunities Program (YTOP) joined us to unwrap and prepare the food truck for an exciting new look! Stay tuned for the big reveal. We'll keep you updated every step of the way! 🚚 🔧

Hot diggity dog, it's warm outside! Treat yourself to a summer classic: hot dogs served with your choice of fries, sweet potato fries or tots. If you're looking to beat the heat, our refreshing farmhouse salad is the way to go, featuring tomatoes and roasted vegetables from our urban agriculture team, house-made croutons, and chimichurri!

🌭 Available through Friday, August 25th.

Drop by this week for special cafe celebrations! Join us in commemorating eight wonderful years at our brick-and-mortar and the exciting journey ahead with the Breaking Bread food truck. We’ll have delicious specials, including pork tips and grits, loaded hot dogs, turkey burgers, and hot wings! Plus, the cherry on top - enjoy free ice cream treats all week long!

See you there!

Join us next week to celebrate Breaking Bread Cafe!

If you haven’t heard, after 8 years at our brick-and-mortar location, we’re going mobile 🚚 We’ll be celebrating Breaking Bread Cafe all next week with food specials. Drive into the future with Appetite For Change and honor our past before we begin our new journey August 25th!

Psst! Look through our photos to see a behind-the-scenes look at our food truck, and follow along for the final reveal!

It all started with a vision to create a space where real people can come together over real food. That's how Breaking Bread Cafe was born in 2015. Over the past eight years, we proudly served over 455k meals to our Northside community.

"We take our role in the Northside neighborhood seriously, and it's very bittersweet to announce the closing of Breaking Bread Cafe on August 25. At the same time, we are excited to announce our new Breaking Bread food truck to continue to serve cafe favorites," states Tasha Powell, co-founder and President of Appetite For Change.

Our commitment to our community remains strong as AFC’s food truck will let us participate in events and distribute meals to individuals with transportation barriers. Additionally, we are driving our focus on Breaking Bread Catering so people can support our mission while enjoying the delicious food we are known for.

Stay tuned for more announcements. We will be celebrating the connections and impact made in this space from August 21-25. Together we’re building a movement for access to real food. Let’s make every bite count!

🔗 Check out the blog for more details: https://appetiteforchangemn.org/breaking-bread-where-weve-been-where-were-going/

The Cafe will be closed on Monday, July 3rd and Tuesday, July 4th. Before we break for the holiday, drop by and treat yourself to our fan-favorite Citrus Kale Salad! Enjoy a delicious meal with fresh kale tossed in citrus vinaigrette topped with mandarin oranges, pickled onions, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds!

Early closure today for a special event! The kitchen will be closing at 1:30pm and the cafe at 2pm. Swing by and satisfy your cravings before we close!

In observance of Juneteenth, Breaking Bread Cafe and Catering services are closed on Monday, June 19th. We welcome you to celebrate with us all month long, drop by after June 19th and enjoy fresh and flavorful food celebrating the culinary legacy of Black Americans! ❤️

We look forward to celebrating with you!

NEW on the menu this week!

Drop by the cafe and try our new Marinated Tomato Salad made fresh with lettuce and radishes from the Urban Agriculture Farms! 🥬

🥗 Available until we run out!

Celebrate Juneteenth with us all month long! 🎉

Join us at the cafe to savor the rich flavors and culinary legacy of Black Americans. From soulful dishes to vibrant creations, our menu pays homage to the diverse and delicious traditions rooted in Black culture. 🍽️✨

As we honor the historical significance of Juneteenth, please be aware that our cafe will be closed on June 19th for our staff to observe this important day. It's a time for reflection, remembrance, and celebration of freedom. We encourage you to visit us before or after Juneteenth to savor our delicious offerings and be part of the festivities. ✊🏾❤️

Join us at the cafe or opt for our convenient catering services Breaking Bread Catering to celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth through the power of food and community.

Taking it back to our roots! 🌿

Collard Greens, originating from West Africa, made their way to America through the resilience of enslaved Africans who preserved their culinary traditions. We proudly honor this rich history by serving authentic and flavorful collard greens that pay tribute to the traditions passed down through generations.

🥬 Not only do collard greens have a fascinating historical background, but they are also highly nutritious, packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. These leafy greens are known for supporting heart health, aiding digestion, and providing anti-inflammatory properties!

The Urban Agriculture team at Appetite For Change planted collard greens last week, ensuring a bountiful harvest for delicious meals this Fall! Pop by the Cafe to experience some of the best Twin Cities collard greens five days a week! 🌱

Appetite For Change

🌱✨Whipping up White Bean Patties this Morning!✨🌱

White beans, also known as navy beans, are a nutritional powerhouse! They're packed with fiber, protein, essential nutrients, and deliciousness 🥦

Craving a flavorful and wholesome meal? Drop by and check out our menu today! 🍽️✨

Embrace a productive day at the cafe this week! Fuel your creativity with a fabulous brunch and enjoy patio season with us ☀️ 🍳

☀️🍓Sip on Sunshine with our freshly squeezed Strawberry Lemonade! 🍋

Enjoy this sunny day on our patio with a glass of refreshing Lemonade 🍹we’re open until 3 pm!

Did you know you can find this delicious plate of wings every Monday and Friday at the cafe? 🍗

Drop in for lunch next week!

Try our new special today!

Creamed spinach Benedict, with spinach fresh from Urban Agriculture Farms! 🥬

Available until sold out ‼️

Drop by the cafe and try our house special today! Featuring a plate of delicious wings 🍗

Behind the scenes peek at delicious, real food, heading out the doors for community meals! Breaking Bread Cafe cooks and distributes over 5,000 fresh meals each week to ensure that our neighbors and health care workers have access to nourishing food 🥖

This is possible through our partnerships with and numerous community organizations!

Spring… we’re ready for you! Hide from the rain today and grab lunch at the cafe with a refreshing fruit-infused drink! 🍓

We're featuring Appetite For Change Cofounder Princess Titus this Women's History Month!

Princess Titus is a passionate advocate, a safe space, and a welcoming glow in every room! Since the beginning, she's been bringing people together to envision a food system where the people have a voice and power. Her heart is drawn to AFC's Urban Farms; they offer spaces for people to connect and heal in the land.

Princess enjoys writing, poetry, rapping, vegan gumbo (by Chefff Lachelle), and speaking about healing internal and external environments. She's passionate about children, teaching, and setting a strong foundation for our families and the world. Recently, Princess was awarded as one of seven awardees in the Black Legacy and Leadership Engagement Initiative! The initiative through the Pohlad Family Foundation centers wellness in Black activism and supports community leaders creating systemic change.

"Women's History Month is about acknowledging and thanking the shoulders that I stand on; the Ida B Wells in the narrative, the Audrey Lorde in the power of the people in the revolution, and my grandmothers Odessa and Laura who grew and cooked food." - Princess Titus

Next time you're in the Cafe, say hi!

Ohh, and ask Princess about the galangal and blue potatoes she's growing in her living room!

Drop by and say Hi! We'll be here till 3pm whipping up your favorites 🥗

You may know this deliciously cheesy meal as Macaroni and Cheese... but do you know its history?

Mac and cheese is a celebratory dish representing freedom, soul food, and Black culinary history. James Hemings is the culinary mastermind behind the mac and cheese we know today. Hemings was an enslaved man most of his life and became a free man in 1796. He studied French cuisine in the late 1790s, where he trained as a master of fine cuisine, French pastry, and learned about French Macaroni Pie. After returning to the states, Hemings tweaked and Americanized the dish creating this iconic food. In 1796, as a free man, Hemings pursued his career as a chef working in Philadelphia, Europe, and Baltimore.

Hemings' legacy carries on today as we celebrate Black culinary history and the dish known around the world as mac and cheese!

Needing a little taste of Spring? Hop by the cafe any day during the week for a refreshing glass of infused water with your meal! 🍋

Meet Lacey!

Lacey is a kind, genuine soul who naturally brightens every room she walks in. She's a hands-on worker with endless creative energy.

Outside the cafe, you'll find Lacey enjoying the outdoors. She loves going on walks, biking, watching anime, and spending time with her cats, Yami and Dio.

Swing by the Cafe this week and say Hi!

A sweet potato is not just a sweet potato.

Behind every sweet potato, you’ll find history, tradition, perseverance, and joy!

George Washington Carver, a Black scientist, educator, and inventor, developed more than 100 uses for sweet potatoes, including postage stamp glue, vinegar, molasses, and synthetic rubber. His research has been instrumental in changing Southern agriculture and rebuilding Black farms after the destruction of cotton farming. Carver's inventions, recipes, and scientific discoveries made a lasting and historical impact to this day.

Therefore, a sweet potato is not just a sweet potato; it's a culinary legacy of Black Americans!

Shrimply the Best 🍤

Drop by this week for Shrimp & Grits!

Open: 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday

Which sides are you choosing?

Mac & cheese
Collard greens
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Scented rice

Comment your favorites ⬇️

Meet Monica!

Monica has been with Breaking Bread Cafe for almost one year! 🎉 Monica exudes positivity and kindness; she goes out of her way to make everyone's day truly special. It's the little things that matter!

Outside the Cafe, Monica spends her time cooking with her daughter Kamaya and writing poetry!

Next time you're in the Cafe, say Hi!