5 Delicious Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Twin Cities

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Are you looking for Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Twin Cities? If so, these five delicious options have you covered for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! With restaurants located in Minneapolis, St. Paul and Bloomington, you’re sure to find something to excite your taste buds wherever you happen to be in the Minneapolis/St.Paul metro area!

Spoonriver bar and restaurant in downtown Minneapolis

*I received a few free meals in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions are mine, though. The food was truly amazing!*

5 Delicious Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Twin Cities

 

Last month I went on a fantastic trip to the Twin Cities area. Nicky – Little Family Adventure, Lisa – Walking Tourist, Natasha – Houseful of Nicholes and I toured Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington. Afterward, we met up with more bloggers for a FAM trip of Roseville and the Minnesota State Fair. One of the most delicious elements of the trip was eating at all of the fun farm-to-table restaurants in the Twin Cities. I love companies dedicated to sustainability, and these restaurants do amazing things with locally grown food. If you enjoy farm-to-table restaurants too, you won’t want to miss any of the options on this list!

Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Twin Cities Perfect for Breakfast 

Gardens of Urbana at the Hyatt Regency in Bloomington, MN

Urbana Craeft Kitchen in Bloomington

The Urbana Craeft Kitchen is the hotel restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Bloomington where our group stayed for a couple of nights during our trip to the Twin Cities. We ate the most delicious breakfasts here two days in a row. I wish I had someone to cook like this for me at home!

breakfasts at the Urbana Craeft Kitchen in Bloomington, MN

The Urbana Craeft Kitchen prides itself on sourcing locally grown food. They even grow some of their own in a straw-bale garden located right out the restaurant door. We were really impressed with all of the breakfast food. Three favorite breakfasts were the Minnesota Morning – choice of aebleskiver (Scandinavian ball pancakes) PLUS bacon and eggs, the Avocado & Smoked Salmon plate, and the Potato Crusted Quiche.

Colossal Cafe in St. Paul

Breakfast at the Colossal Cafe in St. Paul, MN

We had a wonderful brunch at the Colossal Cafe on Como Avenue in St. Paul on our last day in the Twin Cities. It was the most delicious send off we could have asked for! The weather was gorgeous, so we ate outside. Of course, the portions were enormous and delicious, the coffee was great, and the atmosphere was a lot of fun. Nicky loved her Apple, Walnut, & Brie Pancakes! Don’t they look divine? And I really enjoyed my omelet with sausage, green onion, tomato, cilantro, and pepper jack cheese. The food was served with thick slices of homemade bread or delicious homemade biscuits. Best of all, the homemade jelly was the icing on the cake.

Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Twin Cities Perfect for Lunch

Spoonriver Restaurant . One of the most delicious Farm-to-Table Restaurants in the Twin Cities!

Spoonriver in Downtown Minneapolis

Located at 750 South 2nd St (at Chicago Ave S) in the downtown Minneapolis Mill District, this chic restaurant and bar serves excellent food and is committed to sourcing as much fresh and locally grown organic food as it can! We really enjoyed sitting outside on the patio on a gorgeous late summer day. Spoonriver is conveniently located in the same building as the Mill City Museum, right across the street from the Guthrie Theater, and just a couple blocks from the US Bank Stadium – home of the Minnesota Vikings. It’s the perfect place to stop after a morning or afternoon of sight-seeing! We ate lunch here, but it would also be a great spot for dinner. the Spoonriver Cookbook - Farm-to-Table Restaurant Minneapolis MN We loved sitting outside and talking with owner, award winning chef and cookbook author Brenda Langton, about her work establishing the Mill City Farmers’ Market. I commend Brenda for her efforts to promote organic agriculture! Organic food production is near and dear to my heart. <3 quesadilla at spoonriver restaurant in minneaplis

But the food is what you want to know about, right? I had the Nicoise Salad which really hit the spot! Nicky had the Herbed Wisconsin Chevre Salad, and Lisa and Natasha both enjoyed the Shrimp Quesadilla with Coconut Lime Salsa. Natasha’s kids enjoyed delicious quesadillas and hummus with veg from the kids’ menu.
The special desserts Brenda served were also out of this world. We all agree! Spoonriver is a must on any Twin Cites Farm-to-Table Restaurants list!

Red River Kitchen at City House in St. Paul, Minnesota

Red River Kitchen at City House in St. Paul

Located on the Mississippi River in St. Paul, the Red River Kitchen is really a portable kitchen (food truck) so it can drive off in case of flooding! The City House is a restored grain elevator and flour mill that sits right on the Mississippi River. It’s a beautiful location to head with your family. Featuring a patio overlooking the river, games, and picnic tables, the venue is really cool! I know my kids would have a great time playing bags here and looking for barges on the river.

Food at Red River Kitchen at City House, St. Paul Minnesota

The food is also quite delicious. We sampled a little bit of everything, from Cubano sandwiches, All-Beef Elote Hot Dogs, Lentil & Broccoli Salad (with almonds, feta, and citrus vinaigrette), and spicy Chicken Tinga Tacos! I enjoyed the tacos the most. But everything was a hit. Red River Kitchen also serves an assortment of Minnesota beers, homemade lemonade, and wine. So it’s a fun place to relax after work too!

Farm-to-Table Restaurants Perfect for Dinner? Here’s a great one!

Fire Lake Restaurant at Mall of America

FireLake Restaurant at Mall of America

FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar is an upscale restaurant located inside the Mall of America perfect for an evening out. They were kind enough to host Nicky, Lisa, and I for dinner one evening and we had a great time! Of course, we appreciated their fantastic cocktail and wine list. But the food was also a huge hit. You must know that FireLake sources locally grown Minnesota produce, cheeses, and meats!  Delicious food at Fire Lake Restaurant at Mall of America

Make sure you try the Dirty Fries if you go! We also really liked the Half & Half Board (housemade charcuterie, local sausages, local cheese), the Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Ribeye (local bison), and the walleye special which came wrapped in parchment paper! I had the dirty fries and a steak. Delicious!

Do you seek out Farm-to-Table restaurants? And if so, what’s your favorite? Have you eaten at any of these Twin City favorites? Please let me know in the comments!

For more posts on the Minneapolis / St Paul area, check out these:

30 Free Things to do at the Minnesota State Fair

7 Best Family Friendly Indoor Activities in the Twin Cities

Escape Winter at the Mall of America

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About Michelle Marine

Michelle Marine is the author of How to Raise Chickens for Meat, a long-time green-living enthusiast, and rural Iowa mom of four. She empowers families to grow and eat seasonal, local foods; to reduce their ecological footprint; and to come together through impactful travel.

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