Restaurant Alma
Restaurant Alma is a nationally recognized New American restaurant in a restored brick building at 528 University Ave SE in Marcy-Holmes, with an all-day cafe and small hotel under the same roof. Cafe Alma operates daily for counter-service breakfast and lunch (8am-2:30pm, or 2pm Sunday). The dinner side runs seasonal tasting menus Wednesday through Sunday evenings (5pm-8:30pm), and reviewers consistently mention the wine pairings and intimate atmosphere. Alma's own site states it plainly: gluten-friendly, dairy-free, and vegan options are welcomed upon request, making this one of the most reliable fine-dining rooms in the Twin Cities for plant-based diners marking a special occasion. Q: Does Restaurant Alma have vegan options? A: Yes, by request. Alma's site says gluten-friendly, dairy-free, and vegan options are welcomed upon request. Mention dietary needs when you reserve so the kitchen can plan courses around them. The daytime cafe also has plant-forward options. Q: What is the format at Restaurant Alma? A: Cafe Alma serves counter-service breakfast and lunch daily 8am-2:30pm (casual, no reservations needed). The restaurant runs seasonal dinner menus Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 to 8:30 PM, with optional wine pairings and reservations via Tock. Q: Where is Restaurant Alma? A: 528 University Ave SE in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis, near Dinkytown and the University of Minnesota's West Bank across the river.