French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar

I haven't been to French Meadow in years but decided to order a to go lunch and found myself regretting not visiting sooner. I ordered the grilled turkey rachel sandwich. It was a substantial and filling meal. I was pleasantly surprised to see how "hefty" it was. There was no skimping of turkey or firecracker slaw side. The only bummer is this sandwich doesn't travel well. The bread bottom was pretty soggy by the time I got home but I can't fault French Meadow for that - just means I need to dine in next time. I have to also give them kudos for not adding a bunch of surplus charges that so many restaurants are doing. I appreciate the menu price being the final price, no surprises at payment. Thank you French Meadow for still keeping the menu affordable and delicious. :)

Had a great time here. Food was solid, environment was cozy and awesome service. Would definitely go back if I'm in the area. Parking can be tricky and inside can be a squeeze. Best suited for a small crowd.

This place is very cute. Their food menu is quite expansive. They pride themselves on loval and organic food. They have fresh pastries and cakes at the front as well. The food was good and the servings were very generous. However, the prices are a little higher so be prepared to spend $30 on a breakfast plate and a coffee. The service was subpar. The person who took my order was not very friendly and then also got my coffee order wrong, so unfrotunately that did drag down the experience a bit.

I don't know what draws me to happy hours. Maybe it's the deal of it -- a bit of a discount to make my dollar go further. More likely it's the idea of it. A happy hour with friends! It's right in the title! I am also drawn to the luxury of it. Happy hours happen early, and so to be a part of one, you have to have a day that allows you to meet and drink with friends in the late afternoon. Yep, luxury to me. Recently I visited again one of my standby favorites, the Bluestem Bar which is off to the side of the French Meadow Cafe. Kind of like a private club, it's interior is warm, inviting, moody and fun. It's an interior design success to have expansive high ceilings and still capture a warm mood and cozy feel. The bar runs the length of the room, the booths are generous, and the space somehow handles sound well enough to be able to catch up with your best friends.Yesterday afternoon, we had drinks (Elderflower spritzer for me--sounds pretty and was very tasty!), and then stayed for dinner. The green curry with rice and salmon was fantastic. Generous, delicious and beautiful. And seriously, the space is so very welcoming and warm. The color is immersive.The Happy hour drink specials (Wednesday: half price bottles of wine; Thursday: half price "BLUE" cocktails; Friday: half price sparkling; Saturday, half price tap beer) are varied. There are also specials on martinis, wine and food!Fries with aioli, "earth wings," plant tacos, and warm baguettes are all on special for starters.My only criticism is that it's easier to find the happy hour specials on their website than in the menu -- an easy fix, I think!I always seem to find parking in the restaurant's lot, to the south of the building. Easy. I will be found hanging out at the Bluestem again.

Visited with a friend who is vegan and it was a great choice for vegan options. She ordered the not chicken fried chicken and thought it was great. I had the comfort bowl with tempeh and it was delicious I ate the whole thing.Lovely ambiance and service. Street parking was available and free.

I haven't been to French meadow in years, but the vibes were still great! It's the ideal brunch spot with tons of tables, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light. I split the pancake and eggs Benedict. Both were pretty average, but good. Love that there's a parking lot plus parking in the garage across the street because I hate looking for street parking. We got there at 8am on a Thursday and it was filling up by 9am.

My perception on the challenges to live in Minneapolis as vegetarian has changed after I had a great brunch in French Meadow. We ordered breakfast burrito and classic vegan breakfast. Both are delicious and gained confidence for the rest of vegetarian/vegan choices in the menu. Definitely want to come back to try more. We appreciated fast service and nice indoor and ourdoor seatings.

I have enjoyed the food there for a long time, homemade from scratch. Friendly staff & welcoming space.

French Meadow is known for its farming to table dishes coupled with advocacy for organic dishes. I've only visited the Minneapolis location. It has a small parking lot to the right and plenty of off street parking. Ambiance 5/5 French Meadow Minneapolis location has plenty of seating whether bar like seating, tables, booths, or high top tables. Low lit lighting with nice music in the background at night makes for a cozy ambiance. There is side street patio tables are nice for those who like outdoor dining however I'm not a fan of dining on a busy street .lol. Service 4/5 it can be somewhat confusing if you come during less busy times as its serve seating. If you aren't a regular, its not always obvious that you're expected to order at the register then seat yourself to be served. The servers are helpful if they notice your confusion. During busy hours, we've been seated and served our food fairly quickly. The servers were helpful in answering my question regarding Oat Milk cappuccino's and recommendations. Food 5/5 I like to try new things when I visit familiar places. On two different occasions, we've ordered everything from breakfast to dinner dishes. Their earth wings are some of the best cauliflower wings I've had. I am a meat eater, so that's say a lot. They are crispy and has an overall great BBQ flavor. Other places have been are oily, too soft or too salty (buffalo) but I was pleasantly surprised by this vegan option.Prices 5/5 Chicken Wild Rice- bowl $9 | Earth Wings $14 | Crispy Brussel sprouts $14 Jerk Chicken Wings $15 | Oatmeal Cappuccino $7 | Classic Egg Breakfast $15 Wild Mushroom Omelets $16 Overall 5/5 Its an Uptown staple with great dishes, drinks and deserts.

Service and ambiance and cleanliness all good!Food very disappointing. I expect the quality of a dish to be of paramount importance for a restaurant with the reputation and following of the French Meadow. Brunch on Sunday the 19th and the brioche French toast was overcooked on surface and soggy in middle. The corn pancakes smelled of old griddle grease ( how hard is it to keep that clean?) and were flat and otherwise not flavorful. It was not that busy to excuse this poor execution. The cook and kitchen need a serious review. I want the quality back.