Lyn-Lake

The Minneapolis location of French Meadow Bakery and Cafe at 2610 Lyndale Ave S is permanently closed. The cafe and the adjoining Bluestem Bar stopped serving customers on September 14, 2026, after 41 years on Lyndale Avenue, following a contentious sale earlier in the year. The Saint Paul location at 1662 Grand Ave, St. Paul MN 55105 remains open and handles all online and catering orders. French Meadow opened on Lyndale Avenue in 1985 and became one of the Twin Cities' longest-running vegan-friendly institutions. The menu offered extensive plant-based options: the tempeh Reuben sandwich was a local legend, and the tofu scramble was a reliable breakfast anchor. Blackened tempeh tacos, veggie quesadillas, and hearty bowls covered lunch. The on-site bakery produced vegan muffins, pastries, and organic breads. Q: Is French Meadow Minneapolis open? A: No. The Minneapolis location at 2610 Lyndale Ave S closed permanently on September 14, 2026, after 41 years. The Saint Paul location at 1662 Grand Ave remains open. Q: Where can I go instead of French Meadow Minneapolis? A: The Saint Paul location at 1662 Grand Ave serves the full menu. In the Lyn-Lake area, Dreamstate Cafe (2558 Lyndale Ave S) is fully vegan and offers brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reverie Cafe + Bar in Powderhorn is another fully vegan brunch option. Q: What vegan options did French Meadow have? A: French Meadow had one of the most extensive vegan menus in the Twin Cities. The tempeh Reuben was the standout, a local classic. Tofu scramble anchored breakfast. Blackened tempeh tacos and veggie quesadillas covered lunch. The bakery made vegan pastries and muffins daily.

Global street food reimagined with local ingredients and creative flair. WSK has a strong vegan menu throughout: the Mushroom Bulgogi Burrito is richly seasoned and fully vegan, the Crispy Tofu Bowl delivers on flavor, and the Mushroom Bulgogi Hummus is a standout. Chips and guacamole make a great starter. The Lyndale location is the flagship, with additional spots around the metro. Fast-casual format means quick service without sacrificing quality. A reliable spot for flavorful, globally-inspired vegan eating. Q: Does World Street Kitchen have good vegan options? A: Yes -- World Street Kitchen (WSK) has strong vegan options throughout the menu. The Mushroom Bulgogi Burrito is fully vegan and one of the best items on the menu. The Crispy Tofu Bowl and Mushroom Bulgogi Hummus are also popular vegan orders. The global fusion format means lots of naturally plant-based ingredients. Q: What is the best vegan thing to order at World Street Kitchen? A: The Mushroom Bulgogi Burrito is the standout vegan order -- richly seasoned Korean-inspired filling in a burrito format. The Mushroom Bulgogi Hummus Bowl is also excellent: airy, filling, and globally spiced. For starters, the chips and guacamole at WSK use a unique-flavored guac worth trying. Q: Where is World Street Kitchen and what are the hours? A: The WSK flagship is at 2743 Lyndale Ave S in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis, open daily 11am to 10pm. Additional locations operate around the metro. Fast-casual format -- order at the counter, food comes quick. Q: Where can I find vegan food near me in Lyn-Lake or Uptown Minneapolis? A: World Street Kitchen at 2743 Lyndale Ave S is the best fast-casual vegan option in Lyn-Lake. The Mushroom Bulgogi Burrito and Crispy Tofu Bowl are fully vegan and ready fast. If you want 100% vegan nearby, Reverie Cafe + Bar (1517 E 35th St, Powderhorn) is a 10-minute drive south, and Dreamstate Cafe (2558 Lyndale Ave S) is just 3 blocks away in the former Common Roots space.

Dreamstate Cafe opened in December 2025 at the corner of 26th Street and Lyndale Avenue, bringing an all-day plant-based cafe and bar to one of Minneapolis's most vibrant dining corridors. The space formerly housed Common Roots Cafe and most recently Hi Flora, and it's now run by Kristin Wiegmann and Jeff Therkelsen, the same duo behind Reverie Cafe in Powderhorn. The menu shifts with the time of day. Weekday lunches lean into inventive savory plates, while weekend brunch brings its own dedicated spread. Come evening, the kitchen goes full-on comfort: lion's mane steak, mushroom dashi ramen, and a roasted delicata sandwich are among the standouts. A late-night menu runs until 10 or 11 pm, making Dreamstate one of the rare vegan spots in Minneapolis where you can eat well at midnight. The bar program is serious, with cocktails and mocktails both given real attention, and a happy hour runs daily from 3 to 5 pm. The neighborhood fit feels right: Dreamstate sits next to Boneshaker Books and a cluster of independent shops, giving the block a distinct scene energy. If you love Reverie, this is its more urban, late-night sibling. Q: Is Dreamstate Cafe 100% vegan? A: Yes. Dreamstate Cafe is entirely plant-based, with no animal products on the menu. It opened in December 2025 on Lyndale Avenue in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood, run by the same owners as Reverie Cafe in Powderhorn -- Kristin Wiegmann and Jeff Therkelsen. The space previously housed Common Roots Cafe and Hi Flora. Q: What should I order at Dreamstate Cafe? A: For dinner, the lion's mane steak is the standout dish -- rich, meaty texture with serious flavor. The mushroom dashi ramen is one of the best bowls in Minneapolis, built on a deep umami broth. For brunch, the yucca hash is the move: crispy, filling, and better than most conventional brunch options. The avocado tomatillo toast is a step above the standard. The roasted delicata sandwich works well for lunch. Happy hour cocktails from 3 to 5 pm daily are worth planning around. Q: What do Dreamstate Cafe reviews say -- is it worth visiting? A: Reviews are consistently strong, particularly from diners who were skeptical about vegan food. Common praise: the lion's mane steak surprises people who expect vegan food to be underwhelming. The late-night hours (menu runs until 10-11 pm) fill a real gap in Minneapolis vegan dining. The bar program earns its own fans -- cocktails are treated seriously, not as an afterthought. It holds 4.4 stars on Google. The closest comparison is Reverie in Powderhorn, but with a more urban, evening-forward energy.

Haraz Coffee House is a Michigan-based Yemeni coffee chain that opened its first Minnesota location in July 2026 at 621 W Lake St in Lyn-Lake, at the corner of Lyndale Avenue and Lake Street, in the former Iron Door/Cause Spirits space. The 3,300-square-foot cafe serves authentic Yemeni coffee drinks -- the Harazi Mufawar (coffee, cardamom, cream), Haraz Latte (espresso, honey, milk, haraz spice), and Qishr (coffee husk with cinnamon and ginger) -- alongside sweet and savory pastries. Late-night hours on Friday and Saturday (until midnight) make it a strong option for evening meetups and post-dinner coffee. Plant milks available with a $1 upcharge. Q: Is Haraz Coffee House vegan-friendly? A: Yes. Haraz Coffee House at 621 W Lake St offers plant milk options for all espresso and coffee drinks ($1 upcharge, variety varies -- ask your barista). The pastry menu is not 100% vegan, but dairy-free substitutions are available for drinks. The cafe is a good stop for plant-based coffee in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Q: What should I order at Haraz Coffee House Minneapolis? A: The signature drinks are the Harazi Mufawar (coffee with cardamom and cream -- request plant milk), the Haraz Latte (espresso, honey, milk, haraz spice), and the Qishr (coffee husk tea with cinnamon and ginger). The Qishr is naturally dairy-free and one of the most distinctive drinks on the menu. Pastries pair well with any of the drinks. Q: Where is Haraz Coffee House in Minneapolis and when is it open? A: Haraz Coffee House Minneapolis is at 621 W Lake St at the corner of Lyndale Ave S in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Open Monday through Thursday 7am-10pm, Friday 7am-midnight, Saturday 9am-midnight, Sunday 9am-10pm. Grand opening July 11, 2026.