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Wilde Roast Cafe
(Now Closed)Café, American Restaurant, and Coffee Shop$$$$
University, Minneapolis
The folks at City Pages and METRO magazine like this place. Would you agree?
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Stacey ChristianSeptember 20, 2015Yumm! GF options, fresh fruit and juice, great coffee, fluffy egg omelet. Friendly service. Vintage European vibe, like a French cafe in the 1920s. I wanna go back!
City PagesMarch 4, 2013Families of all stripes have always been welcome at Wilde Roast, but the expanded seating & access to the outside makes this an ideal location. Follow it up with a family hike around Nicollet Island.
I love the Oscar Wilde photos and books. Coffee is good too. Great place to grab a bite before or after a movie at St. Anthony Main Theater.
Great gluten free menu. Love the location. Nice coffee drinks, big salads, and treats. Good for lunch or solo coffee date.
Joelle ParfreyMarch 30, 2016Yummy food, a bit pricey. Cheese curbs were amazing- very stringy cheese and crispy. Crab cakes delicious. Would definitely go again... So many more options I want to try
Streetkred McKreiderAugust 8, 2013Late night happy hour is the way to go. got two beers, and two pizzas and were very impressed, but then got the creme broulee and both of us got chills, and sweats on the walk home. very concerning.- City PagesAugust 5, 2014The menu, which consists mostly of sandwiches, salads, and pizzas isn't revolutionary, but its offerings tend to be comforting and consistent. Read more
Amy SullivanAugust 6, 2014Patrick is the best server here...the rest are extremely uptight - no smiles and so stressed out! Food, drink and coffee are perfection.
Natalie OlbrantzNovember 23, 2011The chocolate cloudless cake with raspberry sauce is awesome! Make sure to get a side of gelato with it! Also, go for your birthday -- they'll put a sparklers in your dessert!
isabelApril 27, 2015The mimosas, smoked Gouda hash browns, and freshly squeezed orange juice make for a fantastic start to the day. Have I mentioned the river's a stone's throw away?
Chris RyanJune 21, 2011Beautiful interior design and amazing food to boot. I had the goat cheese salad which was delish, and my friend had sweet potato fries which come with marshmellow dipping sauce. Amazing. Read more
SaraJune 19, 2013Absolutely LOVE how dog friendly this place is! A big bowl of water for the puppy and treats as well. Kudos to the wild roast cafe!
Julie ParfreyMarch 30, 2016Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was fantastic. The cheese curds were excellent.
Chad HansonSeptember 2, 2011The steak sandwich, chicken pesto sandwich, or the mac & cheese are awesome! But the best part is the location on the river. A perfect sidewalk cafe in "Nordeast" Minneapolis!
METRO magazineMay 23, 2012Order the huevos rancheros, with nicely spiced house sausage, crisp fried tortillas and perfectly poached eggs. Also, don't miss the housemade gelato. Read more
Christina OwenJuly 1, 2014Love the "Will & Grace" touch! Order the "Karen Walker" if you like dirty martini's. You won't be disappointed.
Haeyoon ChangSeptember 14, 2011The new location is really lovely and everyone enjoyed their food. Huge plate, great price, and the atmosphere is original and classic. My chicken sandwich was beautiful!
Joanna FlammJune 29, 2016Food is good, but the real reason to come is the super pleasant outdoor seating.
Heidi McGuireOctober 20, 2014Lattes are fantastic. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the amazing view of Minneapolis.
ak310iMay 6, 2012Must try the Gouda hash browns at brunch. Not sure why it took so long to add cheese to hash browns. Delish combo!
MPLScoJune 15, 2011Come here for the patio seating & gelato. Test unique flavors like basil & olive oil & sea salt, then go with the blood orange.
Diana RajchelOctober 14, 2013More restaurant/cafe than coffee shop these days. Try the gelato but don't expect to linger over coffee in the evening.
ShannonAugust 17, 2013This place did not have good lunch. Very sub par. We should have gotten brunch- it looked pretty good after we already ordered ours. And the so-called "amazing tots" not amazing at all.
Lance ThornswoodMarch 2, 2013The Bete Noir flourless cake looks better than it tastes. Give it a miss, and try another desert from the menu.
Metromix ManagerOctober 28, 2011Try the Latte with Oblaten cookie, constance chicken sandwich and top it all off w/ some homemade gelato Read more
the corn meal pancakes with blueberries are a yummy gluten free option!
The Creme Brulee french toast on the breakfast menu is hand's down the BEST french toast I've ever had. Trying it is a MUST!
great food, great service, great view! Wilde Roast is never a "sip n' throw". High quality brew.
Lesli LeJeuneNovember 29, 2011Order the gouda has hbrowns if you are having brunch. And macaroni & cheese for lunch
Say hi to victor if your here on weekend mornings ! Super nice guy
Pamela DervetskiFebruary 19, 2013Food is food. Staff not so much. I've been going there daily since Dec 1. the same staff members who are always working never remember me. none of them smile either. Guess they are better than me :-)
The Thai Chicken pizza is delicious. Do not ever try the tuna noodle casserole. EVER.
Michael DelaneyJanuary 6, 2013The food is always amazing. Their Bloody is really hit or miss though.
- Get the goat herd salad and add chicken and berries. Yum!
Jill BurdoJune 22, 2012If you're in a group larger than four for lunch, don't stay. The service is spotty at best and they seem to lose lunch orders.
Great place to sit and study. Food is pretty expensive for what it is so maybe grab a bite to eat somewhere else before hand.
Elizabeth KargesJuly 31, 2011The mango gelato tastes oddly of Captain Crunch. I highly recommend sampling it.
If you plan on eating artichoke chicken pizza, bring extra pants.
Edwina ReckelMarch 24, 2011Mon-thurs is $30 date night-bottle of wine, pizza, & salad! Cute study stop and great food.
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- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
(612) 331-4544
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Nice neighborhood cafe with great ginger-lemonade. Eco friendly with a nice vide and good coffee."
Ferdinand Gaud - 8.1
"Great spot: this place has lots of different spaces for working, chatting or collaborating. It’s great to see a cafe in Minneapolis. So many places only have coffee/tea w/o a food menu; not parallel!"
Jack Sellwood - 8.1
"My favorite coffee shop in Twin Cities. Right in the heart of the Northside."
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Elliott Schofield - 9.4
"Great views! Very entertaining lots of culture. Good place to check out"
Michael Thole - 8.8
"Nice outdoor seating, good WiFi and great beer on tap along with a creative cocktail menu."
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