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Help us make it rightHappy Lunch
Tuesday-Friday / 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Half off all wines by the glass and bottled beer
Rotating daily lunch specials
Afternoon Delight Cocktail Hour
Tuesday-Friday / 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Half off all wines by the glass and bottled beer
$2 Off "Modern" Cocktails
$3 Basket of Fries & daily appetizer specials
Late Night Cocktail Hour
Tues-Thurs / 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday-Saturday / 9:30...
Locally owned and operated. See us for all your needs
With cool 1940's decor, the Modern Cafe looks anything but "modern". A younger, hip crowd flocks here for the New England-style pot roast, pan-roasted chicken breasts with garlic mashed potatoes, black bean soup with chopped jalapeno or fried catfish with "polenta". Salads, pasta dishes, burgers and sandwiches are also featured. Desserts include a chocolate tart or fresh plum and peach crisp...
We like this northeast neighborhood gem located in a building that dates back to 1941, and so does the local arts crowd. When owner Jim Grell took it over, he matched its vintage retro look to his menu---and his pot roast (decidedly the best in town) remains renowned among Twin Cities foodies. But we think the pan-roasted chicken always is prepared to a juicy turn and the homemade onion soup...
Arrived during normal business hours on a Saturday morning, but the place was closed.
5 star
Delicious breakfast, and amazing home-made jam. We put that ish on everything.
I came here with my bff after waiting in too long of a line down the street. Amazingly friendly staff, great vibe and off the charts food. Seriously I can't pick which bite was my favorite. French...
5 star
Modern Cafe can be found at 13th Ave Ne 337. The following is offered: Restaurants: Breakfast. The entry is present with us since Sep 10, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Minneapolis there are 9 other Restaurants: Breakfast . An overview can be found here.
Breakfast, Take Out: Add the term "retro" in front of this neighborhood-style bistro's name, and you'll have a good idea of what to expect decor-wise. With the checkered linoleum, formica tables, and chrome trim, Modern certainly seems like it's been stuck in the 50s since... well, since "I Like Ike" pins were all the rage. Don't let all that jazz fool you, though — the kitchen here has quite a...
Open for breakfast Sat - Sun; lunch and dinner served Tues - Sun. Innovative comfort food served at greasy spoon prices! The house special is pot roast, and it is known throughout the city. -
sys, 09/20/2002
service was slow to nil, however was presently surprised by the portion and taste of the pot roast dinner. Very reasonable and worth the wait
ratt888, 02/18/2003
The Modern Café is located in a charming nook of Northeast Minneapolis, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Known in the 1940s as Rabatin's Northeast Café, neighborhood guy Jim Grell turned it "modern" in 1994.
With cool 1940's decor, the Modern Cafe looks anything but "modern". A younger, hip crowd flocks here for the New England-style pot roast, pan-roasted chicken breasts with garlic mashed potatoes, black bean soup with chopped jalapeno or fried catfish with "polenta". Salads, pasta dishes, burgers and sandwiches are also featured. Desserts include a chocolate tart or fresh plum and peach crisp...
The Extras: Under a new chef in recent years, the Modern Cafe has evolved to offer customers seasonal menus inspired by local and sustainable ingredients.
Parking: Parking can get hectic on weekends, especially with the all of the new shops and bars in the neighborhood. A parking lot across the street is generally open, but be sure to observe all of the posted signs. Some parking is only good for 15 minutes.
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