Book Club Restaurant

Stopped here for brunch for the first time after driving by for years and always wanting to check it out! There's a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating and is nice and cozy inside. We were seated right away at 11am on a Sunday without reservations. We shared the bacon avocado burger and Miso Roasted Winter Squash and Brown Rice Bowl. Really liked the bacon avocado burger with fries (fries are an up charge). The bowl was good just not very big. We added the crispy tofu which I highly recommend. Could have used more of the veggies but it was good. They also had various coffee drinks as well as cocktails and mocktails. The nitro cold press was good!Very friendly service. There was a parking lot as well as free street parking.

I want to love this place so much as a walkable brunch destination... and it continues to disappoint. I rarely write reviews, but I was irritated after our most recent visit.We live just around the corner and love and frequent other neighborhood establishments nearby: Cafe Ceres, Red Wagon, Colita, Ace, Broders, Nicos Tacos... often with our kiddos.The last time I was there with my two boys, the servers were cold and seemed to want to get rid of us, but at the same time, they were also so slow. I haven't been anywhere else in the twin cities where I felt unwelcome with my kids. They are little and wiggly, but were quiet, not messy, and not disturbing other patrons.Decided to try again Sunday around noon with our two kiddos and my husband. It was busy, and service was slow even accounting for the busyness. Server took a long time to even greet us, let alone come over. She was not friendly, but that's fine -- people have bad days? After finally taking our order, she returns to tell me they have no huevos "because they are no more tostadas." So I say, that's ok, I see there are other dishes with flour tortillas, can the kitchen give me a flour tortilla instead? She says no because the flour tortilla is bigger (?!). I push back a bit, and offer to pay extra... and she eventually says she'll ask her manager. She comes back and says the manager said no.As I'm looking for something else, she adds, "also, there's no rice." Haha, ok... so I ask if the other dishes that have rice are also out, and she said "yes" and then volunteers 2 or 3 more dishes I can't order. Eventually I order something. Kiddos drinks take another 10+ minutes after all this to arrive. Food was good, but not out of this world. Not a big deal, but just don't really need to spend money here when there are so many other good options.

A good casual place for brunch, good food, just right portions (or maybe too small for big eaters out there) but sadly slow service as it took 15 minutes to get my tap beer and 20 minutes for my wife's cocktail even though the bar and the place was not busy.

Great space and good outside patio and plenty of street parking. The staff was also kind and bubbly. I got the okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) and it was quite flavorful and delicious. My partner got the breakfast burrito and we agreed that it was pretty bland. The chicken in the chicken sandwich was also pretty good, but the bun wasn't the best. Overall we had a great time here hanging out with friends; the food was mid.

My friend and I decided to try this place before a nearby event. Initially, the staff were a bit off-putting. When I asked about the restroom upon arrival, they seemed slightly rude, even after I reassured them we were planning to dine in. Shortly after, the only other patrons in the restaurant had to get up and ask for service after waiting 30 minutes.When we were seated, it was in an awkward spot with a ceiling-high pole right next to our table. It felt odd to be placed there, especially since we were the only other party in the restaurant.On the positive side, the happy hour specials (pictured) were great, and I appreciated the variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. We were just there for an appetizer and drinks and were satisfied with the price and selection. However, my friend had to settle for her third choice of wine as the first two options were unavailable.Overall, I'm likely to return to try more of their food, hoping that the issues we experienced were just a one-off.

We came here for happy hour on a Thursday. It was quiet inside and just a few guests sat at the bar. Inside is decorated with lively wallpaper and the sunset warmly lit up the inside. We ordered drinks and a few items off the happy hour menu. The Korean skewers were a little overdone but the taste was still good. I really loved the Thai mayo that came with it. I used that same mayo for the pickled veggie plate because it just needed a little bit more sweet flavor. The plate came with a few baguettes, pickled onion and cauliflower and olives. We also had the mussels and man, those were the winners! The garlicky buttery broth was ugh so amazing! Don't forget to dip the sourdough bread in the leftover broth. Service was fine and so were happy hour prices. There is a small parking lot next to it, otherwise there is street parking.

This place was really cute! The patio wasn't open when I went, but the inside was warm and inviting. I love that it's a restaurant, bar, AND cafe. Something for everyone! I do wish there had been more book-inspired decor though. Felt a little sparse given the place's name.Our server was super helpful and friendly. They cracked a bunch of jokes with us, which made for a very pleasant and relaxed visit.The black coffee is really good, but the cappuccino was especially delicious. I also got a double espresso, which was nothing out of the ordinary. For food I got the breakfast burrito, which was not only huge, but delicious! Highly recommend it!

A little bit loud, but a good restaurant with good food. I think the service was spot on, but the prices were a bit high and food felt a bit fancy for the atmosphere. Give it a shot with some friends, great drink options!

I've been here several times for brunch. The servers are always nice and easy to talk to, service can be slow at times but every time I've gone there it's been busy so I get it. Prices are pretty good, especially for the area. Definitely a good spot to get together with friends and family!

Two stars for the Atmosphere. This place probably has really good Vegan dishes, the waffles looked like a good choice, but I fxcked up & got the Breakfast Burrito. It wouldn't have been as much of a shock I suppose, but looking over the menu I figured everything on the menu would be given the same level of care. I was wrong. The filling was ok I guess, but it was wrapped in what I assume is a store bought tortilla, and not one of those Cook at Home ones like Costco has, but a wax-based Mission Tortilla you'd find at a Holiday Gas Station. The sauce was... Ragu? Prego? Definitely not Newman's. Whatever brand salsa they have at Dollar Tree, that's probably what this was, only less spicy. Anyway, lesson learned. NEVER AGAIN.