Top 13 Brunch Spots in North Loop as Rated by Google Maps

Where to Find the Best Brunch in North Loop & Downtown Minneapolis

Nothing can cap your weekend plans like a brunch out with friends or family. But, where is the best brunch in Minneapolis? The easy answer is brunch in the North Loop!

Whether you are looking for a satisfying breakfast on game day, a fun way to meet up with a group to taste the latest craft cocktails, or just checking out the new neighborhood favorites, you can't go wrong with a North Loop brunch spot. From chef-driven restaurants to the newest Sunday brunch at The Rabbit Hole, this area of Minneapolis offers something for everyone.

Let's explore the top-rated brunch spots in the North Loop and Downtown Minneapolis for your next weekend brunch outing. To showcase where to brunch in Minneapolis, we used Google Maps to help with our research along with asking our own staff where they go on their Sundays off.

1. The Breakfast Club MPLS

This heavy-weight of brunch restaurants in Minneapolis is the biggest social-proof brunch option on our list based on its 4.9 rating and 19K reviews on Google Maps. Although it's outside the North Loop, no Minneapolis brunch guide would be complete without it.

The Breakfast Club is exactly what it says it is, a brunch and breakfast only restaurant that features fun starters such as breakfast corn dogs and monkey bread along with staples such as English muffin sandwiches, biscuits and gravy and loaded hash browns. It can all be served up with a selection of Bloody Mary's, cocktails or brunch with mimosas featuring their mimosa flight along with non-alcoholic options.

The Breakfast Club has a first-come-first-serve set up, so get there early. They also offer curbside pickup, but no delivery. 

2. Diane's Place

For brunch near North Loop, Diane's Place is a high-ranking brunch destination with a strong chef-driven identity, serving Hmong American food with breakfast items like Diane's Hmong sausage and Thai tea French toast. Both gained high praise in customer reviews. It is also known for its exceptional pastries. This culinary destination, located just across the river from the North Loop in Minneapolis' Northeast, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a comfortable atmosphere. Voted one of North America's 50 Best Restaurants in 2026, make sure you plan ahead with brunch reservations as tables here fill up fast. 

3. Spoon and Stable

This North Loop restaurant is an upscale brunch staple featuring New American cuisine and chef-inspired dishes. Their brunch menu includes freshly made pastries, oysters, pancakes, quiche, biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles and signature plates such as a French dip or a chorizo tostada. Their brunch menu also features an array of cocktails, from Bloody Mary's and mimosas to the lighter Pimm's Cup or a Spritz. As an upscale option expect to pay upscale prices but reviews emphasize outstanding service. 

4. Porzana

Porzana is one of the polished North Loop breakfast restaurants on our list. It offers a heightened steakhouse-style brunch menu that includes Argentinian-inspired brunch plates, high-end steak options featuring 100% grass fed and A5 Wagyu rankings, noteworthy snacks such as empanadas and Berlinesa (a dulce de leche donut filled with espresso whip) and staples such as eggs Benedict and French toast. They also have a full brunch cocktail menu. The polish of this elevated North Loop restaurant does come with an elevated price tag, but reviewers give it high praise as well. 

5. The Butcher's Table

Consistently ranked as one of the best restaurants in Downtown Minneapolis, The Butcher's Table is another high-end option on our list. Much as its name suggests, this meat-forward brunch choice offers up house-smoked meats, hand-cut steaks, Minnesota Wagyu, sausages and seafood. You will also find staple brunch dishes that include cheesy hash browns and fried green tomato eggs benedict.

6. Hen House Eatery

This downtown Minneapolis brunch and breakfast institution boasts farm-inspired fare with an upbeat café vibe and modest pricing. With over 6K reviews, it also carries some social proof on its quality menu, which includes both breakfast and lunch along with bakery items, vegan options and kids' items. The Hen House also has a bar with brunch beverages, including both alcohol and non-alcohol options. 

7. Red Cow North Loop

This North Loop brunch pick specializes in a collection of creative, handcrafted burger options along with craft beer and fine wine selections. All served up within a stylish, neighborhood tavern energy. This full-service restaurant is a great choice for a casual group gathering, serving brunch on Saturdays from 10AM to 2PM. 

8. Smack Shack

Located in the heart of the North Loop, the Smack Shack is known for its casual coastal seafood, lobster rolls, lobster boils and raw bar items, but it offers up a dedicated brunch menu with seafood forward fare, including crab cakes, clam chowder, an array of creative eggs benedict choices along with New Orleans inspired items, such as Jambalaya hash and Bourbon French toast. Their Cajun avocado toast has also received favorable reviews. As a full-service restaurant their brunch also comes with signature cocktails, including Bloody Mary's, punches, juleps, sours and margaritas along with beer, wine and a long list of inspired non-alcoholic options.

9. Tullibee

Located in the North Loop's Hewing Hotel, harking back to the area's historic past, the Tullibee has a polished hotel feel and is our pick for a romantic brunch date. Their menu showcases farm-to-table cuisine with Scandinavian-inspired dishes. They feature brunch classics with biscuits and gravy and eggs benedict along with their elevated ricotta toast made with brioche and citrus preserves. Their menu also features sandwiches, soups and salads. It also presents impressive coffee and espresso choices alongside their wine and cocktail options. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8AM to 2PM. 

10. The Freehouse

This North Loop institution boasts itself as a "breakfast to beer" staple within a funky bar atmosphere. Their brunch service includes "Eggs Benedict to die for," as one reviewer stated, along with expressing that "the Bloody's are amazing." Their extensive lunch/brunch menu is served Monday through Friday from 11AM to 3PM and from 9AM to 3PM on weekends. It includes oysters, salads, eggs, chicken wings, pastas and bowls. 

11. Maison Margaux

For a French cuisine inspired North Loop brunch option look no further than Maison Margaux. Billed as "Paris in the North Loop" their Saturday and Sunday brunch menu, served from 11AM-3PM, features pancakes, omelettes, eggs benedict and French pastries and desserts. They offer up both aperitifs and digestifs to begin and end your brunch in style along with their extensive coffee and espresso, wine and signature cocktail menu. 

12. Hope Breakfast Bar - Minneapolis North Loop

If you are looking for a fresh breakfast in North Loop, this dedicated breakfast/brunch specialist in the neighborhood does not disappoint. Serving up a daily breakfast and brunch window from 7AM to 2PM weekdays and 7AM to 3PM on weekends, their service includes both dine-in and takeout options. Their seating also features a patio option for alfresco dining during the warmer months. And, they take reservations. Enjoy their classic brunch food choices, including a long list of inspired pancake options along with their brunch bowls. They also offer up espresso drinks and brunch cocktails. 

13. The Rabbit Hole

In our humble opinion, this sports bar in Minneapolis is the newest, hottest place to get breakfast in the North Loop. Our dedicated brunch menu, served every Sunday from 11AM-2:30PM, offers up a Sunday Funday experience with cocktails, big TVs and a group-friendly energy. Our menu features brunch and bar food classics, such as breakfast burritos, carne asada tacos, eggs benedict and sammies, huevos rancheros, or chilaquiles alongside cocktails, beer and wine selections.

Bring your friends and family to enjoy this group brunch spot on one of the biggest outdoor patios in the North Loop. We take reservations and our sports calendar gives you an idea of when we are cheering on your team. Come enjoy brunch in the North Loop at The Rabbit Hole and bring your weekend to a close the Sunday Funday way.