French Meadow Bakery & Café on Grand Avenue

A few incentives to come in for a caffeinated warm-up: Cinnamon Dolce Cappuccino and Salted Caramel Cappuccino, both crafted by master barista Sophie.

French Meadow's St. Paul /Grand Ave location will be closed for Thanksgiving Day this year, but our Lyndale /Minneapolis location will be open 8 am - 3 pm on case you need to get your brunch on before dinner with the family 😉

We wish everyone a happy and blessed holiday and hope to resume our traditional Thanksgiving dinner service next year!

That's right, the snowstorm wins this time ❄️🥶❄️
For the safety of our staff and customers, French Meadow will be CLOSED tomorrow & Thursday (2/22-2/23). So hunker down & stay safe!!

Hey! Thanksgiving is coming up, and as always, our Grand Avenue location will offer full Thanksgiving dinner-- with traditional, gluten-free, and vegan options -- with three seatings, at 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm. Reservations by phone only, 651-789-8870. View menu here:
https://www.frenchmeadowcafe.com/news-item/thanksgiving-2022/

Looking for a regular brunch/lunch/dinner experience on Thanksgiving? You're in luck, as our Minneapolis/Lyndale location, French Meadow Café & Bluestem Bar, will be open regular hours on Thanksgiving day with a full menu!

Who's ready for Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge? Beginning this Monday, August 1, and through the month of August, stop by to check out our featured vegan dish, Mediterranean Kabob, along with another August-only vegan special, Tomato Hazlenut Tart. Then vote for dishes at the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge website!
Of course, as always, French Meadow always has a ton of vegan dishes on the menu!

p.s. Our Lyndale location is also participating, see French Meadow Café & Bluestem Bar page for their TC Vegan Chef Challenge special

Did you know that one of our most popular desserts, the Lingonberry Almond Torte, just happens to be gluten-free? And many others just happen to be vegan?

As with our entrees, we believe everything should be delicious, regardless of diet!
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Hey! The busy season is almost upon us, and both French Meadow locations -- St. Paul Grand Ave & Minneapolis Lyndale -- are hiring experienced servers for full- & part-time positions. Do you have a passion for sustainable food? Drop us a line with your resume at [email protected], indicating which location interests you.

French Meadow Bakery & Café on Grand Avenue updated their information in their About section.

We still have reservations available for Thanksgiving, but space is going fast! As always, we offer a fantastic menu for everyone -- whether traditional, vegan, gluten-free, or vegetarian -- along with a carefully curated selection of wines, craft beers, and cocktails. For more information and to view our Thanksgiving Day menu, visit: https://www.frenchmeadowcafe.com/thanksgiving2021

Two of the August specials from chef Tim McKenzie!
The vegan special is sprouted Tlayudas, starring vegan "chorizo", coco beans, firecracker slaw, radish, pickled onion, candied jalapeño, & soy cilantro aioli on a fried sprouted tortilla.

The omnivore special is Ham & Canary Melon Marmalade Sandwich, with Tim Fischer Family Farm ham, prosciutto, bacon, canary melon marmalade, chevre, and arugula on our signature seeded organic sourdough.

Only at Grand Ave location, for a limited time!

A gentle reminder that Bloody Marys always taste better on weekends. (You know it's Sunday, right?)

It's been awhile since we gave a little love to our legendary desserts, like this classic, our Lemon Meringue Tart, a tangy-sweet-buttery-creamy-crisp delight that is the perfect finale for a perfect summer meal.

Celebrate summer with .timothy.mckenzie 's fantastic set of seasonal specials, available for a few more weeks only: Watermelon Salad, with refreshing cucumber, fennel, feta (your choice of vegan or dairy), fresh mint, & agave lime vinaigrette; Heirloom Tomato Pesto Fettuccine, with organic heirloom tomatoes, pepita pesto, roasted garlic, parmesan & house-made fettucine; and gluten-free Red Snapper & Chard, pan-seared red snapper, coconut chard, sweet potato mash, pineapple vanilla chutney, & fresh cilantro.
(not pictured: vegan & gluten-free Tempeh & Chard).
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TY for the beauty shot of the Rachel turkey reuben with our signature frites💚
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A reminder, via repost from (TY!) that our beautiful back patio is open and waiting for you!

@ French Meadow Bakery & Café on Grand Avenue

It's National Beer Day! Come in and raise a glass with one of our eight regional craft beers on tap, including brews from Castle Danger, Surly, Pryes, & Summit. Even better, try four for a tasting flight!

P. S. If beer's not your thing, today is also Wine Wednesday, the day when all bottles of wine at French Meadow are half off🍷

Come out to play! In case you haven't heard, patio season is ON, and we have our beautiful back patio -- a secret treasure consistently rated in "best of" lists -- ready and waiting... And don't forget, we are dog friendly, so your pup is always welcome.

Come on out... open until 10 pm tonight!