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Dinner

Appetizers

Spoon Dips • Hummus Dip & Roasted Red Pepper-Walnut Paté, Vegetables, Olives, Foccacia8.5

BBQ Quesadilla • Wisconsin Red Barn Cheddar, Vegetable Slaw, Mango-Lime Dressing, Cilantro Sour Cream. Vegetarian Option with Pinto Beans11.5

AK Smoked Sockeye Salmon Salad • Arugula, Fruit, Radish, Sherry Vinaigrette9

Savory Wild Mushroom, Pistachio Terrine • Fruit Chutney, Mustard Sauce, Croutons, Cornichons8.5

Herb Goat Cheese Salad • Toasted Almond, Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette8

MN Farmed Chicken Liver Pate« • Croutons, House Pickled Vegetables9.5

Mixed Greens Salad • Sunflower Sprouts, Pumpkin Seeds, Strawberry Vinaigrette6.5

Soba Noodle Salad • Japanese Buckwheat Noodles, Mixed Greens, Julienne Vegetables, Ginger Sesame Dressing8.5

Bread Basket 2.5

Soup • Bowl7

Entrees

Fresh Seafood Special Open

Vegetarian Special Open

Lemon Grass Noodle STEAK • Grilled MN Grass Fed Flank Steak, Rice Noodles, Julienne Vegetables, Fragrant Herbs, Lemongrass-Ginger-Garlic Dressing19.5

Lemongrass Noodle Duck Confit • Spiced Duck Confit, Rice Noodles, Julienne Vegetables, Fragrant Herbs, Lemongrass-Ginger-Garlic Dressing16.5

Mill City Crêpe • Farmer’s Market Vegetables, Wisconsin Chevre Cheese, Fresh Herbs, Arugula Salad, Poached Egg, Seasonal Fruit16.5

Chicken Udon Salad • Sliced Free Range Chicken Udon Noodles,Vegetables, Peanut-Lemongrass Dressing16

Charcuterie Plate • Eichtens Bison Sausage, Fischer Farms Ham, Callister Farm Chicken Liver Paté, Beef Brisket, Sicilian Podda Cow & Sheep’s Cheese, Crackers, House Pickled Vegetable Salad15.5

Burgers & Salads

Burgers come with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Wheat Bun with Corn Chips • substitute salad + 2, Add Cheese + 1

Cafe Brenda Burger • Vegetable, Rice & Nut Burger, Ketchup, Dijon Mustard. Lettuce,Tomato, Pickle,Wheat Bun with Chips13.5

Mediterranean Salad • Lentil & Fresh Herbs, French Sheep’s Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Marinated Artichoke, Roasted Sweet Peppers, Olives, Mixed Greens15.5

Mahi Mahi Burger • Sauteed Corn Meal Crusted Mahi Mahi Filet, House Tarter Sauce. Lettuce,Tomato, Pickle, Wheat Bun with Chips13.5

Spoon Burger • Minnesota Farmed Lamb, Moroccan Spices, House Herb Ketchup. Lettuce,Tomato, Pickle, Wheat Bun with Chips13.5

Caesar Salad • Greek or Caesar available with Free Range Chicken Breast + 513

Greek Salad • Greens, Cucumber, Olives,Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, French Sheep Feta, Red Onion13.5

Niçoise Salad • Tuna,Tomato, Olives, Green Beans, Egg, Red Onion, Crouton, Greens,Vinaigrette, Herb Mayonnaise14.5

Soup • of the Day7

Bread Basket 2.5

Braised Greens & Leeks 5.5

Grain • of the Day4.5

Beverages

Coffee 3.5

Espresso 3.5

Iced Coffee 3.5

Cappuccino 4.5

Latté 4

Tea Source • Earl Grey, Blue Beauty Oolong, Evening in Missoula, 3.5

Verdant Teas • Laoshan Black, Genmaicha, Holy Basil Spa Blend3.5

Iced Tea 3.5

Iced Verdant Chai Latté 4

ORGANIC JUICE • Lemonade, Apple, Mango, Orange, Natural Cranberry Nectar3.5

Soda • China Cola, Zevia Diet Cola, Ginger Brew, Root Beer, Joia Fruit Sodas3

Kombucha 5.5

Mountain Valley Sparkling 333 ml. 3

Mountain Valley Spring or Sparkling Water 5.5

Lunch

Appetizers

Minnesota Farmed Chicken Liver Paté • Croutons, Pickles,Vegetables8.5

Savory Wild Mushroom, Pistachio Terrine • Fruit Chutney, Mustard Sauce, Croutons, Cornichons8.5

Spoon Dips • Hummus Dip and Roasted Red Pepper - Walnut Paté, Fresh Vegetables, Olives, Foccacia8.5

Mixed Greens Salad • Sunflower Sprouts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sherry Vinaigrette6.5

Soup of the Day • Soup Bowl7

Bread Basket 2.5

Entrees

Fresh Seafood Special 16.5

Fresh Seafood Special 17.5

Vegetarian Special 14.75

Omelette Special Open

Curry of the Day 14.5

Charcuterie Plate • Eichten’s Bison Sausage, Fischer Farms Ham, Minnesota Farmed Chicken Paté, Sopressata Salami, Montamore Cheese, Rosemary Crackers, House Pickled Vegetables15

Chicken Udon Salad • Sliced Free Range Chicken, Udon Noodles,Vegetables, Peanut-Lemongrass Dressing15

BBQ Quesadilla • BBQ Chicken, Wisconsin Red Barn Cheddar, Vegetable Slaw,Mango-Lime Dressing, Cilantro Sour Cream. Vegetarian Option with Pinto Beans14.5

Salads | Sandwiches

Mahi Mahi Burger • Sauteed Corn Meal Crusted Mahi Mahi Filet, House Tarter Sauce13.5

Spoon Burger • Minnesota Farm Lamb, House Ketchup, Corn Chips / or substitute salad + 213.5

Cafe Brenda Burger • Homemade Vegetable, Rice & Nut Burger, Ketchup, Dijon Mustard12.5

MN Grass Fed Beef Hamburger • Sunshine Farm Beef, Ketchup, Dijon Mustard - Optional Avocado Slices + 1.513

Chicken Udon Salad • Sliced Free Range Chicken, Udon Noodles,Vegetables, Peanut-Lemongrass Dressing15

Mock Duck Udon Salad • Ginger Glazed Mock Duck, Udon Noodles,Vegetables, Peanut-Lemongrass Dressing15

Caesar Salad • Classic Romaine Lettuce & Parmesan Cheese, Anchovy, Olive Oil Dressing13

Greek Salad • Greens, Cucumber, Olives,Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, French Sheep Feta, Red Onion13

Niçoise Salad • Tuna,Tomato, Olives, Green Beans, Egg, Red Onion, Crouton, Greens,Vinaigrette, Herb Mayonnaise14.5

Soba Noodle Salad • Japanese Buckwheat Noodles, Mixed Greens, Julienne Vegetables, Ginger Sesame Dressing13.5

Herb Goat Cheese & Orange Blossom Apricot Salad • Toasted Almonds, Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette14

Natural Curried Chicken Sandwich • Natural Chicken, Craisins, Red Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Herb Mayonnaise. Available as a Salad.11.5

Zoila’s Avocado Sandwich • Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Garlic-Lime-Cilantro11.5

Bread Basket 2

Beverages

Coffee 3

Espresso 3

Iced Coffee 3

Cappuccino 3.5

Latté 3.5

Tea Source • Earl Grey, Blue Beauty Oolong, Evening in Missoula, 3.5

Verdant Teas • Laoshan Black, Genmaicha, Holy Basil Spa Blend3.5

Iced Tea 3

Iced Verdant Chai Latté 4

Organic Juice • Lemonade, Apple, Mango, Orange, Natural Cranberry Nectar3

Soda 3

Kombucha 16fl. oz. 5

Mountain Valley Sparkling 333 ml. 3

Mountain Valley Spring or Sparkling Water 5.5

Weekend Brunch

Opening Act

Spoonriver Granola • Milk, Soy Milk or Yogurt - Add Fruit + 1.56

Fresh Fruit • Add Yogurt + 1.55.5

Fresh Baked Scone or Coffee Cake 3.5

Vegetable & Potato Hash Browns 3.75

Callister Farm Chicken Sausage 4.5

Mixed Greens Salad • Sunflower Sprouts, Pumpkin Seeds, Strawberry Vinaigrette6.5

Bread Basket with Jam 2.75

Chicken & Rice Soup or Soup of the Day 7

Entrees

Special Quiche of the Day 13.5

Pinto Bean, Red Onion Omelette • Pinto Bean, Red Onion, Wisconsin Red Barn Cheddar, Guacamole Topping, Fruit13.5

Farmers Market Omelette • Vegetables, Cheese, Green Salad. Ham Option 13.5

French Toast • Coconut Milk, Ginger Orange Blossom, Pure Wisconsin Maple Syrup, Greek Yogurt, Fresh Fruit11.5

Buttermilk Crepe • Smoked Salmon, Spinach, Star Thrower Farm Skyre, Fresh Fruit Salad14.5

Fried Egg & Avocado Sandwich • Multi-Grain Bun, Fresh Fruit, Kimchee. Ham Option12.5

Fruit Crêpe • Orange Blossom Scented Apricot, Apple, Greek Honey Yogurt 11.5

Scrambled Eggs • Chicken Sausage, Quinoa, Sweet Red Pepper, Broccoli, Toast, Fresh Fruit13.5

Tofu & Vegetable Scramble • Mushroom, Red Bell Pepper, Spinach, Basil, Tumeric Infused Oil • Sesame-Miso Herb Toast11.5

Poached Eggs • Vegetable & Potato Hash Browns,Toast11.5

BBQ Quesadilla • BBQ Chicken, Wisconsin Red Barn Cheddar, Vegetable Slaw,Mango-Lime Dressing, Cilantro Sour Cream. Vegetarian Option with Pinto Beans14.5

Appetizers | Salads | Sandwiches

Savory Wild Mushroom, Pistachio Terrine • Fruit Chutney, Mustard Sauce, Croutons, Cornichons8.5

Spoon Dips • Hummus Dip and Roasted Red Pepper - Walnut Paté, Fresh Vegetables, Olives, Foccacia8.5

Chicken Udon Salad • Sliced Free Range Chicken, Udon Noodles,Vegetables, Peanut-Lemongrass Dressing. Veg. Option15

Caesar Salad • Classic Romaine Lettuce & Parmesan Cheese, Anchovy, Olive Oil Dressing13

Greek Salad • Greens, Cucumber, Olives,Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, French Sheep Feta, Red Onion13

Niçoise Salad • Tuna,Tomato, Olives, Green Beans, Egg, Red Onion, Crouton, Greens,Vinaigrette, Herb Mayonnaise14.5

Minnesota Grass-Fed Hamburger • Sunshine Harvest Beef, Ketchup, Dijon Mustard. Truffle Oil option13.5

Cafe Brenda Burger • Homemade Vegetable, Rice, Nut Burger • Ketchup, Dijon Mustard13.5

Spoon Burger • Minnesota Farm Lamb, House Ketchup, Corn Chips / or substitute salad + 213.5

Beverages

Coffee 3

Espresso 3

Iced Coffee 3

Cappuccino 3.5

Latté 3.5

Tea Source • Earl Grey, Blue Beauty Oolong, Evening in Missoula, 3.5

Verdant Teas • Laoshan Black, Genmaicha, Holy Basil Spa Blend3.5

Iced Tea - $3 3

Iced Verdant Chai Latté 4

Organic Juice • Lemonade, Apple, Mango, Orange, Natural Cranberry Nectar3

Soda • China Cola, Zevia Diet Cola, Ginger Brew, Root Beer, Joia Fruit Sodas3

Kombucha 16fl. oz. 5

Mountain Valley Sparkling 333 ml. 3

Mountain Valley Spring or Sparkling Water 5.5

Bar Menu

Appetizers

Mixed Greens Salad • Sunflower Sprouts, Pumpkin Seeds, Sherry Vinaigrette6.5

Spoon Dips • Hummus Dip & Roasted Red Pepper-Walnut Paté, Vegetables, Olives, Foccacia8.5

Greek Salad • Greens, Cucumber, Olives,Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, French Sheep Feta, Red Onion13.5

Salads

Herb Goat Cheese & Orange Blossom Apricot Salad • Toasted Almonds, Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette14

Caesar Salad • Greek or Caesar available with Free Range Chicken Breast + 513

Greek Salad • Greens, Cucumber, Olives,Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, French Sheep Feta, Red Onion13.5

Charcuterie Plate • Bison Sausage, Fischer Farms Ham, Wild Acres Duck & Chicken Liver Paté, Beef Tongue, Fontina Cheese, Pickled Vegetables 15.5

Chicken Udon Salad • Sliced Free Range Chicken, Udon Noodles, Greens, Vegetables, Peanut-Lemongrass Dressing15.5

Burgers & Sandwiches

MN Grass Fed Beef Hamburger • Sunshine Farm Beef, Ketchup, Dijon Mustard. Lettuce,Tomato, Pickle,Wheat Bun with Chips13

Natural Curried Chicken Sandwich • Natural Chicken, Craisins, Red Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Herb Mayonnaise. Available as a Salad.11.5

Mahi Mahi Burger • Sauteed Corn Meal Crusted Mahi Mahi Filet, House Tarter Sauce. Lettuce,Tomato, Pickle,Wheat Bun with Chips13.5

Cafe Brenda Burger • Vegetable, Rice & Nut Burger, Ketchup, Dijon Mustard. Lettuce,Tomato, Pickle,Wheat Bun with Chips12.5

Spoon Burger • Minnesota Farmed Lamb, Moroccan Spices, House Herb Ketchup. Lettuce,Tomato, Pickle,Wheat Bun with Chips13.5

Minnesota Grass-Fed Beef Hamburger • Sunshine Farm Beef, Ketchup, Dijon Mustard. Truffle Oil option13.5

Focaccia Sandwich • Goat Cheese, Truffle Oil, Tomato, Arugula, Olives11.5

Chicken Udon Salad • Sliced Free Range Chicken, Udon Noodles, Greens, Vegetables, Peanut-Lemongrass Dressing15.5

Caesar Salad • Greek or Caesar available with Free Range Chicken Breast + 513

Greek Salad • Greens, Cucumber, Olives,Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, French Sheep Feta, Red Onion13.5

Herb Goat Cheese & Orange Blossom Apricot Salad • Toasted Almonds, Greens, Sherry Vinaigrette14

Drinks

Cocktails

2nd. & Chicago • Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Cointreau, Lime, Vanilla Sugar Rim10

Stone Arch Sling • Tanqueray, Benedictine, Cherry Herring, Lemon9.5

Tuileries • Hendrick’s Gin, St. Germain, Cucumber, Soda, Lime10

WaterLily • Tanqueray, Gin, Grand Marnier, Creme de Violette, Lemon10.5

Mill City Fizz • Hendricks Gin, Soda, Fresh Sage8.5

Pegu • Hendricks Gin, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Bitters9

Sorrento Scandal • Rosemary Infused Bombay Sapphire, Strawberries, Balsamic10.5

Minneapolis Mojito • Prairie Vodka, Soda Water, Lime Juice, Candied Cranberries, Basil9.5

Sky Juice • Gin, Coconut Milk, Lime, Nutmeg9.5

Moroccan Mojito • Rum, Cointreau, Lime, Mint, Cardamom Pod, Rose Water9.5

White Squirrel • Coconut Milk, Vanilla Infused Vodka, Nocello, Kahlua9.5

Pear Ginger Martini • House Infused Ginger Vodka, La Poire Grey Goose, Cointreau, Domaine Canton10

Elderflower Martini • Svedka Vodka, St. Germain, Lime Zest10

Lychee Martini • Hanger One Vodka, Elderflower, Saké, Lychee Purée11

Ginger Cosmo • Ginger Infused Svedka Vodka, Cointreau, Lime, Cranberry Nectar10

Tequila Mockingbird • Tanteo Jalapeno Taquila, Domaine de Canton, Lime, Fresh Ginger10

Dahlia Dulce • Godiva Liqueur, Sauza Blanco, Espresso, Cocoa, Cayenne, Cinnamon Rim11

Sparklers • Prosecco with choice of: Passion Fruit, Orange, Ginger, Elderflower9

Ellie’s Manhattan • Makers Mark, Seasonal Fruit, Sweet Vermouth9.5

Bloody River • Spoonriver’s Sanguinary Mary - Voted Best - Mpls/St. Paul Magazine8.5

Passion Fruit Bellini • Prosecco, Passion Fruit Bellini8.5

Beer

Fulton IPA Sweet Child of Vine 5.5

Lonely Blond • American Blond Ale - Fulton5.5

Summit Pale Ale • Minnesota5.5

Summit Seasonal • Minnesota5.

Rush River Unforgiven • Wisconsin5.5

New Holland Poet Oatmeal Stout • Michigan5.5

Bell’s Two Heated India Pale Ale • Michigan5.5

Fatty Boombalatty Furthermore • Belgium Style Ale, Wisconsin5.5

Domaine du Paige • French Style Country Ale, Illinois6.5

Lake Superior Kolsch • Duluth Minnesota5

Rush River Bubblejack IPA • Wisconsin5.5

Pabst Blue Ribbon • Milwaukee3.5

Paulaner Thomas Brau • Non Alcoholic • Germany5.

Fox Barrel Blackberry Pear Cider • Minneapolis MN5.5

Wine

White

Jacquere • Domaine Labb Abymes, Savoie France7.5 gl. / 28 btl.

Soave Classico • Coffele, Italy9 gl. / 33 btl.

Sauvignon Blanc • Torraine, California7.5 gl. / btl. 28

Sauvignon Blanc • Duckhorn, Napa, California19.5 ½ / 36 btl.

Sancerre • Crioque Gillote, Emile Balland, France43

Pouilly Fuisse • Drouhin, Burgundy, France43

Pinot Grigio • Lageder, Italy18 ½ / 36 Btl.

Pinot Gris • Ponzi, Willamette Valley, Oregon8.5 gl. / 32 btl.

Gruner Veltliner • Laurenz, Austria32

Gruner Veltliner • Nikolaihof, Hefeabzug, Austria45

Roter Veltliner • Wimmer-Czerny, Austria35

Chardonnay • Lioco, Russian River, California45

Chardonnay • Benziger, California8.5 gl. / 32 btl.

Chardonnay • Alexander Valley, California18 ½

Riesling • Chateau Ste. Michelle, Saint M, Germany28

Albarino • Paco & Lola, Rais Biaxas, Spain36

Sake

Saké Special open

Sparkling & Coolers

Rosé • Commanderie de la Bargemone, Provençe France 9.5 gl. / 34 btl,

Prosecco • Prosecco Col Vetoraz, Italy11 gl. / 38 btl.

Champagne • Nicolas Feuillatte, France58

Red

Carmenere • Errazuriz, Chile8 gl. / 30 btl.

Grenache Ateca • Ateca, Spain30

Frapatto • Valle dell Acate, Sicily38

Pinot Noir • Decoy, Sonoma, California11.5 gl. / 42 btl.

Pinot Noir • Goldeneye, Anderson Valley, California67

Pinot Noir 1/2 btl. • Calera,California22 ½

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo • Gran Sasso, Italy7.5 gl. / 28 btl.

Malbec • Rio Seco, Argentina7.5 gl. / 28 btl.

Malbec Reserva • Bianchi, Argentina32

Cabernet Sauvignon • J. Lohr, Seven Oaks, Paso Robles, California9 gl. 17 ½ 30 btl.

Napa Meritage • Decoy, Duckhorn, California32

Tempranillo • Dehesa Gago, Spain34

Voyageur • Alexis Bailly, Hiawatha Valley Minnesota29

Syrah • Domaine La Blaque, Pierrevert, France29

Dolcetto d’Alba • Ascheri, Italy27

Zinfandel • Paraduxx, Napa, California29 ½ / 59 btl.

Valpolicello Ripasso • T. S’Antonio Montigarbi, Veneto, Italy29

  • Location

    750 South 2nd St (at Chicago Ave S)
    Minneapolis, MN 55401
    Reservations Recommended
    612.436.2236

    Hours

    Closing time varies - Please call
    Tuesday - Friday
    Lunch11:30am - 2:00pm
    Saturday Brunch
    Winter10:00am - 2:00pm
    Summer8:30am - 2:00pm
    Sunday
    Brunch10:00am - 2:00pm
    Tuesday - Sunday
    Bar Menu2:00pm - 5:00pm
    Dinner5:00pm - 9:00pm
    Bar Menu9:00pm - Close
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