Hope Breakfast Bar - St. Paul

Fabulous!! We booked a reservation here for after Mass on Sunday and we were seated right away upon arrival. At 1:30 PM, they were in the middle of their brunch rush. We were seated at a table in front of their open kitchen and were impressed by the hustle of the kitchen staff. They were cranking out beautifully plated and delicious looking food. The menu is comfort food focused with an emphasis on decadence. I ordered the Everything bagel breakfast sandwich, which came with super crispy hashbrown potatoes. I also ordered a side of fruit and it was nothing but beautiful strawberries and blueberries. Elite! The sandwich has a generous amount of pimento cream cheese and it was absolutely fabulous.My mom ordered the German chocolate pancakes and while they were delicious, it was just way too much and way too sweet for her to finish. The others in our party ordered the chicken fried steak and the chicken and waffles. He loved the chicken fried steak breakfast plate, but the chicken and waffles fell a bit flat with my niece. She said it was bland. Cocktails were on point. Two of us ordered the coconut rum iced latte, and two ordered old fashioned's. 2 rounds! The restaurant is small and inviting with bright decor and the patio is right on the sidewalk. I would definitely visit this place again next time I'm in Saint Paul.

I recently visited this place and had a fantastic experience! One of the highlights was their Pistachio Cardamon coffee drink-it was incredibly flavorful, and paring it with oat milk made it even better. My friend tried the White Chocolate Matcha Latte, which also looked delicious. For breakfast, I ordered the Hope Breakfast, which came with scrambled eggs, seasoned hash browns, grilled bread, and sausage patties. The portion size was generous, especially for the price, and everything was well-prepared. My friend opted for the Pork Belly and Biscuits, which looked hearty and filling-defintetly a heavier portion. Beyond the food, the service was fantastic-the workers were friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. The ambience was also a big plus: the space was open and inviting, with lots of natural sunlight that created a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Overally, this a great spot for delicious and satisfying breakfast.

Always a good meal with good service at Hope Breakfast Bar. I love the building, especially upstairs where they have kept some of the firehouse history in the building. From an excellent coffee menu ,to always changing specials, this place does it all well. The Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs were very good. We also ordered some Pumpkin Pancakes from the special menu and they were fantastic. They looked like they were going to be overly sweet but not the case at all. Fluffy, full of flavor without killing it with sweetness. The coffee is always good here, I love a Caramel Latte and they do it well. Heads up that parking is street parking and it can be tough to find but it is worth the effort.

This is my favorite Hope location, the food here is always better than the others! The space is super nice, 2 floors. Very busy, make sure you get reservations.I always get drip coffee, which they bring in the form of a large canteen so I can refill my own cup! On this last trip, I got the pumpkin pancake special. They were so good. Very good flavor and the cream cream whip was amazing!

we got brunch around 11am on a friday and it wasn't too busy. however, the service at this location was incredibly slow. I ordered the German chocolate pancakes ($12). The portion size was huge! However, I found a piece of hair in the pancake which was disappointing. They replaced the dish but took forever to bring out the new one. Overall rating: 4/10

Hope has become a staple and a household name at this point! The interior design being reminiscent of a firehouse makes the whole restaurant feel cozy and welcoming. The staff is thorough and speedy and I've never waited more than 20 minutes for my food. Their Bloody Mary is to DIE FOR and their hot honey chicken sandwich is nothing short of mouth watering. Their breakfast tacos are another scrumptious option and I truly believe you can't go wrong with any of the options at Hope!

We had a disastrous, hopeless first experience at Hope Breakfast Bar. Because we didn't have a reservation, we happily sat at a sidewalk table. After 10 minutes of servers ignoring us and passing by, we asked two different servers for help, immediately were given a table time limit, hurriedly received our food 5 minutes after we ordered, had our order clumsily dropped by the expos who turned and sprinted back inside, had the wrong breakfast delivered, then given a different table time limit, had the wrong breakfast replacement delivered, were ignored twice by the expo, and were reminded (and had to discuss) the time limit....8, more, times. Really. Nicole (server) tried to own it and smooth it over on the back end but the older people in our group were so appalled at how we were "handled." After working in twelve restaurants, starting 3, and dining in thousands more, I struggled to remember another dining experience where I felt so unwelcome. As we were leaving (well under our second given time limit), we acknowledged all the empty tables and wondered why reservations were used as an excuse to treat everyone (else) so poorly. Food is overhyped and overpriced. "Loaded" (and still somehow flavorless) hashbrowns included in the pics. If you absolutely must try Hope, make a reservation, and remain hopeful.

Oh my Goodness!! What a delicious and delightful experience at Hope! My family treated me to a Birthday Breakfast here and I felt so entirely spoiled! The St Paul location most definitely is popular so be sure to keep a reservation on hand - it was packed with a line when we got there. They have drinks available if you want to get a little tipsy in the morning, otherwise the shmorgasborg of food will definitely keep you happy! The plates are huge and super delicious! There is definitely a maximum of sweet on the sweet dishes. I had the Churro and Banana waffles which were delectable! My family had a stack of pancakes (3 massive ones the size of a frying pan) omelets, biscuits and gravy, and a bacon and egg bagel. Because it was busy, the service was a little backed up, but they did their best to check in. My family also ordered juices, which looks like comes in a small cup, but because of the wait they finished their juices pretty quickly. We also didn't get water until halfway through waiting for food, but all was well in the end. I also tried a lavender vanilla latte on ice and it was delicious and felt so fancy! I would definitely come back here again on an empty stomach. I almost couldn't finish my waffles! Be aware parking is a bit of a challenge in this area so I would taxi or Uber in if you can. Overall loved it! It made my birthday that much more special.

The food was great! I really enjoy this place, however it is super busy. My friend and I got different dishes. The meal I got was a pork belly and biscuit cover in gravy and hash brown. One of the two friend order waffle and chicken (basic) and my other friend order a bagel sandwich with hash brown. Both meal were delicious as well. The waffle and chicken was simple and the syrup went well with it. We got two of the drinks as well, one was a sparkling drink with rose and the other one was raspberry I believe. They both were delicious and refreshing. The ambiance feels like it is super quick and so many people enjoying and engaging with one another. It was a vibe. Definitely want to come back and try out something else.

I have been to Hope a couple of times - it's one of the breakfast places I go to when I visit.I love their Carrot Cake pancakes. My friend likes their Stuffed Poblano because of the way they grill the cheese. I didn't love their White Mocha Matcha Latte - the flavor wasn't strong. It's always busy so I would highly recommend making a reservation. Parking isn't the easiest but I have always managed to find a spot that is walking distance.