In search of a new favorite breakfast and brunch spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end breakfast and brunch restaurants around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Manny's Steakhouse
Topping the list is Manny's Steakhouse. Located at 825 Marquette Ave. in Downtown West, the steakhouse, breakfast and brunch and traditional American spot is the highest-rated high-end breakfast and brunch restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting four stars out of 789 reviews on Yelp.
Manny's Steakhouse specializes in beef, but the menu extends beyond steaks. On the brunch menu, check out the eggs Benedict, steak and eggs or the brioche French toast.
2. Jax Café
Next up is Bottineau's Jax Café, situated at 1928 University Ave. NE. With four stars out of 272 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse and breakfast and brunch spot, serving seafood and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
The restaurant was established in 1910 and continues to be a family-owned business. The spot offers a Sunday buffet brunch and a brunch cocktail menu. Look for the waffles with toppings, Italian sausage, pasta salad and more.
3. J.D. Hoyt's
North Loop's J.D. Hoyt's, located at 301 Washington Ave. North, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy steakhouse and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers seafood and more, four stars out of 197 reviews.
J.D. Hoyt's has been serving the North Loop neighborhood for more than 25 years. The spot offers a Sunday brunch menu that includes an all you can eat option. On the menu, look for biscuits and gravy, cajun hash browns, pancakes and the beignets for dessert.
4. Cosmos
Cosmos, a New American and breakfast and brunch spot in Downtown West, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 138 Yelp reviews. Head over to 601 First Ave. North to see for yourself.
Cosmos is located inside the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. It offers a variety of items on the breakfast menu including crème brûlée French toast with raspberries, a lobster Benedict and a build your own omelet.
5. Smith & Porter Restaurant + Bar
Over in Downtown West, check out Smith & Porter Restaurant + Bar, which has earned four stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the cocktail bar and New American and breakfast and brunch spot by heading over to 428 S. Second St.
Smith & Porter Restaurant + Bar is located near the Stone Arch Bridge. It offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. On the menu, look for the bangers and hash, Benedict Florentine with spinach and tomato or the pancakes with maple syrup.
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