The Briar

A true neighborhood coffee shop and bar, immaculate vibes.If I lived over in this part of NE Mpls, I'd be here all the time to just hang out, drink tasty beverages, read and visit.

Seriously amazing food and the coziest atmosphere. We got a couple sandwiches and the sweet potato olive chowder, both of which blew me away. The chowder was savory and delicious. The sandwiches had some of the best bread, and wasn't secondary to the sandwich ingredients. The alisada sandwich is especially delicious and I'm already looking forward my next trip to this restaurant. The service is friendly, quick and professional.

A beautiful, cozy place for breakfast. It's a place where you can go alone and read a book or study, or grab a large booth and catch up friends over brunch. We ordered the bread pudding and a breakfast sandwich and both were very good. I'm excited to go back and try out the patio but the interior is an amazing space.

Wonderful drinks and good food in a beautiful and intimate setting. Best for cocktails and light bites.Parking on the street was easy to find, but I imagine it would get more difficult on a busier night. The space is relatively small and very cute! Sat at the bar with my partner early evening on a Friday. There was plenty of space. I ordered the dandelion highball - definitely would recommend! It was unique and refreshing. We ordered the relish plate, deviled eggs, and Winnipeg lunch. All were wonderful! I particularly loved the homemade pickles.Our bartender wasn't particularly friendly, but she wasn't rude either. Just the minimum standard service. I'll definitely be back to try more cocktails!

Yesterday met a friend for lunch....for the cucumber salad. Unfortunately we had both read the Facebook post and glossed over the fact they included "available after 4". So we'll return again for the cucumber salad for dinner. I opted for an Old Fashioned and the Pork Cutie sans hot sauce. For arriving shortly after noon on a Thursday, several tables were already occupied and a few tables on the patio as well. My friend opted for an iced coffee drink that she thought was fabulous. She paired it with the Avocado Ensalada. She talked to a cook about it and the vegetarian ingredients. He told her they could put in a mushroom something. She also raved about how delicious the sandwich was and especially with the perfectly flavorful mushroom. Looking forward to our next meal and cocktail @ The Briar!

5 stars across the whole board! The menu is so unique and tasty! My breakfast sandwich was to die for. The pickled vegetables on the sandwich was something I've never had on a breakfast sandwich and I loved it! The coffee drinks were unique as well and very delicious. I would love to check this place out at night too!

A great spot for coffee, breakfast, lunch or cocktail hour with friends. A true neighborhood joint with calm vibes and great food and drink.

I'm so glad we heard about this place! Its tucked away in northeast in a residential area. The interior feels like a European bistro with small tables and some large booths on one side. There's also a pretty big patio with more tables, and the wifi worked outside. It was a little loud at times with traffic right outside but it's a great place to sit for a while. The chai was delicious and made in house! The breakfast sandwich was incredible and we will definitely be coming back just for that. The barista was nice and helped explaining the menu and items.

How did it take me all winter to come here?! This is the best new coffee shop in NE nestled in a nice neighborhood. I LOVED the outdoor seating area. And the free wifi worked out there too! Lots of seating inside as well. So many drink and food options and an entire NA cocktail menu that includes THC drinks. Highly recommend the Crescent City Ransom drink- chicory cold brew, coriander, maple, and oat milk. They also have soy milk for an alt milk option. Can't wait to come back for the sandwiches, soups, cheese board, chips & dip. They also had baked goods. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend checking this place out. Can't wait to go back.

Such a hidden gem!?? It's sort of tucked into a residential neighborhood in NE, but I'm glad I came across it. We went here for some snacks and cocktails/wine (all great) but I can see this being a really nice place to drink coffee and work too.