Seward

Seward Cafe is a collectively-owned vegetarian cafe at 2129 E Franklin Ave in Minneapolis's Seward neighborhood, open Thursday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch. The all-day menu centers on vegan-friendly brunch: the Earth breakfast (hash browns with scrambled tofu), fluffy vegan pancakes with optional add-ins like blueberries, chocolate chips, or tahini, and house-made soups and sandwiches. Ingredients are local, organic, and fair-trade where possible. Open since 1974 and worker-owned, Seward Cafe is one of the longest-running cooperatively operated restaurants in the Twin Cities. Q: Is Seward Cafe vegan? A: Seward Cafe is fully vegetarian with extensive vegan options clearly marked on the menu. The Earth breakfast (tofu scramble with hash browns), vegan pancakes, and most house soups are plant-based. It is one of the most vegan-accessible brunch spots in Minneapolis's Seward neighborhood. Q: What should I order at Seward Cafe? A: The Earth Breakfast is the signature: hash browns with scrambled tofu, hearty and filling. The vegan pancakes are among the best in the city -- order with blueberries or tahini. House soups rotate daily and are almost always vegan. Fair-trade coffee is worth ordering alongside. Q: What are Seward Cafe's hours? A: Seward Cafe is open Thursday through Sunday from 8am to 4pm. It is closed Monday through Wednesday. Located at 2129 E Franklin Ave in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis.