May Day Cafe
3440 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407
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Address :
3440 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN, 55407 - Phone (612) 729-5627
- Website https://www.maydaycafempls.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:30 am - 6:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Maggie J.
Went in recently for a chai and a chocolate croissant. Perfect.
(5)Maddi G.
Five stars for the almond croissant alone. I return weekly for that croissant.
(5)Anna J.
I love coffee. I am a coffee snob. I think May Day has some of the best coffee in the twin cities. I have literally started driving in the opposite direction of my work to get a cup of coffee here because it is that good. I must also talk about the the pastries here. Jeez! They are gigantic and super freakin awesome. The muffins are the best. I also just love the banana walnut bread. Everyday should start here. In fact, writing this review is making me excited to go get coffee there tomorrow morning. Yay.
(5)Sashenka B.
Lunch with a friend, very few menu items...especially for those with gluten intolerance. Fine setting for coffee.
(3)Jenny M.
Although the sandwiches, brunch dishes, and coffee are really good here, my favorite thing about the place is the ambience. It's the kind of place where you can sit around and enjoy a cup of coffee with friends for hours. The food is good, though, too. It's one of my favorite places to eat in the Cities, especially when I'm on one of my year-long vegan bouts. I was told (by a pretty reliable source) that the place was run and staffed by alcoholics/addicts who were in recovery -- don't know if that's true or is something they tend to not advertise, but if that is the case and they're providing a great supportive environment for people to get back on their feet then that alone earns them 5 stars. Rock on, May Day!
(5)Ashley F.
If I made a list of all the reasons I'd never become a vegan, Quiche at May Day Cafe would probably make the top ten. I mean, it'd be a really, really long list, but this quiche is so delicious. May Day is also one of the few places where I feel no guilt about ordering two beverages. The coffee is great, but the orange juice is magical. Also, the prices, ri-diculous. That giant hunky-hunk of quiche rings up at $4.95. It also comes with greens. Just a tip, I normally don't make it to May Day until around 11am, but this morning I went in at 8. The quiche is about twice as good when it's fresh out of the oven rather than reheated. I mean, it's great reheated, but it's almost enough to wake up early for.
(5)Patricia J.
Nice place for coffee and a pastry. Outstanding baked goods, with the almond croissant the absolute best, probably the best croissant in Monneapolis. I love the bean burrito for lunch, and have at times taken home a bag of them for our family supper.
(5)Sarah S.
I have yet to be disappointed by anything here. I moved in around the corner last year and LOVE this place. Everything I have eaten has been more delicious than expected! They always switch up the menu a little bit here and there, so one day they'll have your favorites and another they'll have something you've never seen before. I am in love with the homemade danishes and the stuffed focaccias AND OMG BEST ORANGE JUICE I HAVE EVER HAD! Fresh right out of the best oranges. So yummy! There drinks are all really good prices and delicious too. You can go in here and get a drink and a treat for half the price of a chain and twice the quality.
(5)Andrew G.
Their coffee is pretty good, but their food is top notch. I have never had items like these anywhere else in the Twin Cities area. The cheddar jalapeno scones are the best. They always have a delicious slice of quiche or pizza ready to serve. Love them.
(5)Sylvie D.
amazing quiche and scones!! very friendly atmosphere, locals hang out vibe, great prices, dogs and bikes outside, what more could you ask for?!
(5)Marsha L.
Great food selection here. Comfy atmosphere. Went here with the kids. Wish there were cafes like this in the burbs instead of all the disgusting fast food chains.
(5)Phil J.
This place was recommended to me many times and it totally delivered. Very small and cozy atmosphere. Perfect place to start the day or get lost in a book. Definitely a gem in one of my favorite areas of town. The food is very reasonably priced and as a vegetarian there are some very good and tasty options.
(4)Mary K.
Quiche, quiche, quiche. Absolutely perfect. Expect to wait in line, and if you're planning on eating there, keep an out for a table leaving, then try to save it so you'll have a place to sit. I usually get orders to go in the winter as it can be a little chilly in there as the place is very small and the door opens right into the shop, but the summer is great as they have tables available outside.
(4)Annie D.
Every single day should begin with this quiche. After eating May Day's broccoli quiche, I thought, "Do I not eat quiche enough?? Because that was hella good." (My thoughts speak Southern Californian.) Then I realized I don't want to eat just any quiche---it's THIS quiche that I want to be eating all day every day. I've never had one so fluffy! It was like a soft, eggy pillow that they heated up to just the right temperature before serving it so that it stayed hot 'til the very last bite. Ready for the win? It was only about $5! It's not a cafe to camp out with a laptop, which is my M.O. It's way too busy to take up table space for very long (there was a consistent line of about 6-10 people the whole time we were there). It was, however, a great place for a breakfast meeting with Alexandra H. last week. She got a latte and a cinnamon roll fresh from the oven (it looked that way, anyway). I just had a regular coffee with my quiche. I liked that the barista actually asked what roast I preferred and didn't just pour me whatever was closest. They didn't rush us--still managed to keep the line moving merrily along though. Good people, these are. And good quiche.
(4)Lacey P.
Good luck getting a table! May I suggest the cream current scones or the quiche, pizza or lasagna? They don't have an extensive menu, but it's cozy, and there's always someone you know there, and they have a good events board and they compost. And their seven layer bars are amazing. I like the British gentleman. Nom!
(5)Laura P.
Nice coffee shop. Good atmosphere. Good food. Good coffee. Wi-Fi, although I had to pay for it. Nice people. Nice decor. What more could you ask for? A million dollars? Don't be absurd!
(5)Gavin W.
I ordered a breakfast burrito and a cinnamon roll. The extremely low prices (5 and 2, respectively) made me think that the portions would be small, but my meal kept my stomach at bay for 10 hours, and I couldn't even finish it all. Also, it was all super delicious and the place had a great vibe. It is henceforth the best diner I have ever been to.
(5)Kedar D.
This is a quaint, cozy little cafe. I liked that they had loose-leaf teas and two vegan pastry options: scones and cookies. The scones were out when I went, but I had a cup of Oolong tea and a vegan oat-chocolate chip cookie for only $2.87. So it's not only cozy, but it's also cheap, for high grade stuff. The cookie was big and soft and well made. The service was brisk and efficient, though not necessarily super-friendly. But it wasn't curt, either. The place can get crowded pretty easily, it seems, so be prepared to wait for a table or to get your order to go, depending on when you visit.
(4)Ayala K.
My most favorite place in the Twin Cities! High quality coffee, the freshest of pastries, good, basic food, very friendly service, great "regulars" to hang around with, community atmosphere, good wi fi signal, and sympathy and accommodation of my food allergies.
(5)Mark A.
Was going to try Colossal Cafe but they were closed and this was nearby and on my list to try. And this cafe does not disappoint. The almond croissant was excellent as is the coffee. Also tried the quiche that comes with a side side that was also well made. It's an eclectic kind of place and just know you have to busboy your own table and stow it in the back. Not a bad deal when their prices are very reasonable. I'll be back again and you will enjoy a visit also.
(5)C H.
Yummy! This is a quiet, unassuming neighborhood restaurant. But don't let the decor fool you, the food is amazing. Plus, unlike the Birchwood cafe, this place is ultra friendly and willing to make accommodations to dietary needs. Their carrot cake cupcake was scrumptious. So good, I had to go back for another. Their prices are reasonable too. I will be back!! My husband had the pizza of the day. It was a veggie pesto pizza, and he had it with a side of greens. I got a bean salad and since I don't eat white bread, they subbed out a side if greens for me at no additional charge. If you haven't given this place a try, I totally recommend it.
(5)Lori B.
Really loved the vibe of this place. Fresh, tender locally grown salad, great baked goods that are familiar but freshly interpreted, and fair trade coffee. Bit cramped & you hv to wade through the smokers in front but well worth it!
(4)Nita M.
The quiche here is the BEST! Great coffee and staff as well.
(4)sarah p.
Thank you Yelp. Once again, you proved your usefullness. The Powderhorn area isn't very convenient for me, but it's not that out of the way, and I just don't seem to be around here very often, which needs to change. But today, I decided to explore the well-reviewed coffee shop/cafe, the May Day. Well worth the minimal effort it took to get me there. Totally adorable. Fantastic neighborhood spot with lots of people greeting each other, like they all bump into each other quite regularly. Made me want to become a regular. I didn't eat today, but will soon, as the plates looked great. My mint iced tea was minty and a little spicy and overall top notch. I appreciated the bottle of sugar water they had for iced coffee and tea drinks. This seems to be a hard concept for most cafes to grasp around town and it kills me. May Day, you've got it going on.
(4)Jennifer H.
I love that this place is just a short walk away from my house. Have you tried their date bars? Because they're the only date bars that have ever even come close to rivaling my grandma's. Hers are still the best but May Day wins for size, as theirs are about as big as my fist. Get some of their quiche and coffee to go and have a picnic at Powderhorn Park, because there's almost always someone in there that is stinking up the place with their hippie BO. Seriously. Almost every time. One day I will find you, BO hippie. And just you wait... I've got a mini can of Lysol with your stinky name on it.
(5)Eden S.
I must admit, I love May Day. They are great. Yes, they get SUPER busy on the weekend, but, come on, there aren't any other cafes like this in Powderhorn! The more you go, the more they know you. And, I love being a regular. Grab something to go, because the tables are usually full. Just don't expect NOT to wait in line. However, some things are worth waiting for.
(4)Dave P.
This cute little coffee shop delivers a carefully made cup of coffee as well as an eclectic, yet refreshingly simple menu of delicious offerings. This is the right way to do this. Very independant feel. Nothing prefab. Always a Vegetarian option. Recycling and composting. The black bean burrito (No fancy name) I had was just plain black beans, cheese, and rice in a tortilla with no attempt to dress it up at all. What's that old saying? "Good ingredients speak for themselves." And they did. Fresh and good. This is another great example of how much fresh food kicks the prefab fare. Combine that with a friendly staff, a well worn rec room feel and baked goods made on the premises, and you've got the kind of place you take your out-of-town friends to when you want to show them the "Minneapolis experience".
(4)Karen S.
Get there early (before 10) for fresh from the oven croissants. Chocolate croissants are the best I've ever had, and the almond ones are heavenly too. Super friendly service, lots of regulars. Have only had the baked goods, but the more savory items, like quiche and pizza, also look wonderful.
(4)Chuck F.
Appro name in the last place I ever celebrated May Day. Well I actually celebrated it in P-Horn Park but I'm all for living in the spirit all year.
(4)Sarah J.
Definitely would NOT call this place "vegan." I went there for lunch, and they had absolutely no vegan options. The cashier didn't even no what "tempeh" was. Lame.
(1)Ashley P.
I love this coffee shop and am proud to live in the neighborhood. This place, eventhough it's small and a little hidden, is a great place to go get coffee or a bite to eat. Go on the weekends, the line is long, but it is worth the wait for their breakfast burritos stuffed with egg, potatoes, peppers and cheese. Their Panini style breakfast sandwhiches are good as well. The coffee is good, but I prefer their house lemonade! Awesome! Everything is served in biodegradable cups, and they compost!!! Try the huge cookies and seven layer bars, they are to die for! And if you are lucky, there may be a cute puppy tied up outside waiting for their owner to order....last week there was a boxer puppy and it made my day!
(5)Julie M.
If you have an endless amount of time to wait in line for something, then this is the place for you.
(1)Alayna C.
Quiche was good, breakfast burrito was not, blueberry muffin was excellent. Average place, though I'd like to go back there.
(3)Lesli R.
Went here for the first time last week with my friend Mel, who is a regular. Man, what a great experience! I'm an omnivore, and even though the May Day is a vegetarian--dare I say vegan?--cafe, I had plenty of delicious choices. First of all, the HUGE mugs for coffee reminded me of the opening scene from "So I Married An Ax Murderer". Seriously, that's one gigantic cuppa! I sat at an empty table before Mel got there, and within minutes was joined by a friendly stranger. We started chatting, and ended up talking about linguistics and the Korean alphabet. By the time I left, I'd met a half dozen other people and talked about all kinds of random topics. THIS is one of the main charms of the place for me. A quick word about the bakery items here: YUM. I had an excellent currant scone, and shared half of an apple pie with three other people before the day was over. Any place that can serve pie this good and even better coffee deserves your curious patronage. Enjoy!
(4)Maxwell C.
I finally made it down to May Day after hearing and reading all the hype. I agree that it is deserved--my breakfast was substantial, dirt cheap, and quite tasty. My friends really enjoyed their meals as well. The only reason I subtract a star is the dearth of vegan options. For a place so hip, I figured there would be tons of vegan-friendly meals (a hommous sandwich doesn't count!), but was disappointed that none of the available burritos or breakfast sandwiches was vegan. However, the owner apparently overheard my disappointment, and went out of their way to make me a special breakfast burrito which was very satisfying. That said, surely not every vegan that ventures in will be so fortunate. Overall, a solid, seriously cheap, and filling spot.
(4)Angela M.
I'm such a huge fan of the only thing I've ever had here: black bean, cheese and rice breakfast burrito. Oh. My. Gosh. They give it to you with salsa. I think you get something else too, but I just dump the salsa on the burrito and enjoy. If I could begin more days with this burrito, I would. I'd also be really fat. Sounds so simple, doesn't it? I don't know what they do to their food, but it's so absolutely tasty and amazing, it doesn't even matter. Every few months, I wake up with the most intense cravings for this burrito. I like the location, even though it isn't close enough to where I live. I've never actually dined in here, so I can't speak to the experience. The other reviews make the coffee sound like heaven. I do believe a trip to May Day Cafe is in my near future. Maybe, someday, I'll try something different.
(4)Jaymi W.
May Day, without a doubt, makes my favorite coffee in Minneapolis. I'm so tired of gross, burnt, overpriced coffee that a lot of the shops in this city make. Yuck. I love coming here and sitting down for awhile. There is such a diverse group of people that frequent the place that it's hard not to feel comfortable. One bonus to having a cup of coffee or any other drink to stay? Huuuuuuuge mugs. Their tea is loose and I always appreciate that. Any of the food I've eaten here (specifically the pizza) has also been super good. The baked goods rule, too. It has been pretty busy every time I've gone but it's definitely not the kind that makes you nervous or feel overwhelmed. It's a nice sized place that is easy to get in and out of. The line may move a little slow at times but, trust me, it's totally worth it.
(5)Alison M.
I woke up insanely early to go to the polls today and was pleasantly surprised that the line went speedy-quick. Hooray for voting! That left me with an extra hour before work so what did I do with myself? I took myself out to breakfast, that's what. I live about 3 blocks from May Day and have yet to eat there (which is like travesty for a vegetarian, right?) so off I went. First, I had a delicious breakfast of a veggie sausage and egg (faux egg fluff?) sandwich on sourdough with a side of greens. The bread was at perfect crunch-factor and there was some interesting goat/ricotta-like cheese that made the whole thing divine. Second, I had the "small" (quite a lot) cappuccino which was wonderfully foamy and had flavors reminiscent of my breakfasts in Germany. Third, somebody left me part of their paper to read as I ate. Fourth, I had an oddly satisfying sense of "community" as I stood in line and and even chatted with complete strangers--ALL of which were sporting fresh "I VOTED" stickers on their shirts. I dont know if that is merely the nature of voting day (I was overseas and voted by absentee ballot last time around) or if the May Day clientele is especially politically minded--which I am inclined to believe--but I really felt like I was a part of something this morning. What more can I ask for besides an enjoyable breakfast among my fellow patriots?
(5)Mary H.
I've been a fan since it opened more than 13 years ago. Love their coffee, their limited food choices, the boho vibe, the people watching, the staff. A bit on the frumpy side, but it works.
(5)Tony S.
I found this place using the Yelp! application on the iPhone while looking to while away an hour or so before needing the head to the MSP airport, which is close by. We had the quiche, a sandwich, lattes, and a cookie. All of the food was as it should be: fresh and delicious. Even more than the food, I just have to say something about Micheal who was behind the counter. Sweet and funny, his attitude permeated the place. None of the food or the atmosphere would be as good without him. I'm not in Minneapolis often, but when I am I'm sure I"ll be headed back to the May Day Cafe.
(5)Sam H.
Really good coffee. A little slow but worth the wait.
(4)Princess H.
I visited Minneapolis in May for the first time. No idea where to eat. Found this place on Yelp. Breakfast Sandwich is under 5 dollars and that was very satisfying. I have no knowledge whatsover around this neighborhood, but appears young and artsy type of people are hanging out there. If I ever live in MN, I would be frequent.
(4)Mario S.
Overall it was good. The place was in a neighborhood that didn't seem too busy or too quiet, the food was ready in a decent amount of time. We had breakfast burritos which were pretty good and we had a 7 layer bar which was quite good as well. Definitely seemed like a hipster haven but that didn't matter.
(4)Dan H.
I am a fan, oh boy, how I am a fan. The coffee is high ocatane and delicious. The pastries get a lot of the love. But the savory things need some mentioning too. They have giant delicious sandwiches and pizza slices that are bigger than your beagle, but that's okay, you can give him a doggie treat from the jar to soothe his wounded pride. It's somewhere between the nitty gritty of the Hard Times and the preposterousness of French Meadow. A nice little neighborhood joint that does it's thing in the most honest way. Please use your best manners at May Day. Most likely, you will wait in line. They don't hire "teammates" at May Day. There are no coporate videos as a new hire of May Day discussing the importance of being brief with one customer to get to the next. Neighborhood conversations about neighborhood stuff. So you know, when in Rome. But please refrain from making your 1st trip to May Day on the 1st Sunday of May. That is the annual May Day parade in Powderhorn, and that would just be inviting a bad experience upon yourself.
(5)Meghan M.
Simply put: Go here for the best croissants you'll have outside of France.
(5)Jillian C.
May Day cafe is not conveniently located for me but I heard good things from a friend, and I'm not the least bit surprised to see so many other five star reviews. My breakfast sandwich with vegan sausage was fantastic, it was served panini-style with greens on the side. I also got to try the buzzed-about black bean burrito, which was also really good - the salsa that they serve with it rocks too. The gentleman who helped us could not have been funnier, and everyone in the joint was very chill and happy. We ended up sharing a table with a stranger they were so busy - but that wouldn't happen just anywhere. I'll be back as often as possible, I wish it were in my neighborhood!
(5)Mark M.
Just wonderful and laid back. Like a touch of Portland Oregon right in the middle of Minneapolis. Incredible scones and quiche.
(4)Miss B.
I've been at work all day and all I can think is why why why didn't I stop at May Day on my way and get a latte and a chocolate chip cookie. Such good stuff.
(5)Patrick L.
I am a huge fan of May Day. The baked goods are delicious, and there is always a vegan option which is great. I like that there is a new meal/snack option every day, like pasta salads and rice dishes, and the quiche is always wonderful. The atmosphere makes one feel right at home while also enjoying the diverse group of people that assembles to read, chat, or peruse the newspapers that are always scattered about the long table in the middle :-)
(5)Libby B.
Good lord, the veggie sausage breakfast sandwich is good, and, according to a friend, virtually impossible to recreate in all its glory. Delicious vegan scones, too. Lots of great art on the walls. Tons of beautiful hippies. Perfect.
(5)elise c.
The line does move pretty slowly from time to time, but it's always worth the wait. The coffee is great and the feel of the place is very comfortable. It can be a little busy. Don't be surprised if you sit down at a table and a stranger grabs the chair across from you. I haven't sampled a ton of croissants in my life, but these are by far my favorite. The homemade cinnamon rolls and pumpkin bars are heavenly too.
(4)jenn v.
seriously, this is such a good coffee shop. the coffee is delicious, and the dine-in cups are huge and inexpensive. while in minneapolis, i came to the may day almost every day. the food -- croissant sandwiches, fresh foccaccia, and pizzas -- were delicious and totally inexpensive (but i'm from california, so i'm used to paying exorbitant prices for food at coffeeshops). everyone is really friendly, and the coffee shop seems really supportive and involved in the local community.
(4)WK L.
Such a cute place! The coffee is pretty good and I was surprised that it's actually cheaper than any of the chain coffee places. I had the jalapeno cheese scone and I love the kick that it has. The breakfast menu is small but I'd definitely go back for a casual breakfast.
(5)Justin G.
A truly outstanding neighborhood cafe, and I'm not even from the neighborhood. My double-shot cappuccino was more like a latte but I'm not complaining, it was super good. The ham, egg and swiss breakfast sandwich was fantastic, and served with a simple salad that tasted like it was picked from the earth that morning. Great community vibe. Free Wi-Fi. What's not to like?
(5)Sam W.
My friend and I were in MPLS for six days and went to May Day twice because we loved it so much. Both times, I got a dirty soy iced chai (perfect sweet-spicy-coffee balance) and a square of the asparagus-goat cheese pizza (oh yeeah), and my friend got a sticky bun (I believe?) and orange juice. Very comfortable environment for sitting and talking. Extremely personable staff. This cafe was actually a factor in me considering moving to the Twin Cities, so I will likely be back, at least on a visit!
(5)Terri D.
Before becoming a mom, I enjoyed visiting all the coffee shops around the city. But now that I have a little one, this is old trusty. Friendly staff, great coffee, and now they are making gluten free pastries too! Awesome!! And if you can eat regular bread, their croissants are worth an out if the way trip. Seriously great. Thank you Andy and staff for making such a great place to hang, eat lunch or grab a coffee on the go and run into all your neighbors. You are part of the Powderhorn neighborhood glue.
(5)S J.
Charming neighborhood coffee shop. Savory food choices are limited, but delicious--they usually have one each of quiche, pizza, pasta-or-vegetable salad, and topped focaccia, rotating through a number of choices throughout the week. They also have a simple, regular menu of sandwiches and burritos. Good vegetarian and vegan options, but not an exclusively meat free menu. (The avocado black bean salad is wonderful--get it with chips and enjoy!) Bakery items are tasty, with several regular offerings and a couple rotating treats. I'm no coffee connoisseur, so I can't speak to the quality of the brew, but the caramel latte (with house-made carmel syrup) is delicious, and the seasonal drinks (mint lemonade in summer, caramel apple cider in winter) are both great. (The lemonade is pretty intense, and I usually dilute it a little with some water from the cooler.) All of the staff are very friendly, but they usually only have one person working front of house at a time. This means that service can be really slow, and during busy times, the line builds up fast. This is NOT a place to drop in for a quick coffee on your way to work--you'll almost certainly end up late. But for a low key morning or afternoon spent with a newspaper or a book, this is a great place to hang out. Good food, good drinks, good people. Just keep half an eye on the line and pounce when it gets short. (Tip: if you need a refill on your coffee, you can just leave the quarters on the counter and use the press pot yourself.)
(5)Tehya R.
I love having this cafe in the neighborhood. I meet here for coffee with one of my neighbors pretty regularly, and it is very nice. Good, sunny tables for sitting and talking. There are also plenty of people who bring laptops or books for studying and writing. Good coffee drinks, and while I've never ventured much into their food menu, the baked goods I've enjoyed have been wonderful. I usually get one of the fresh croissants to accompany my beverage.
(4)Kelly S.
I want to like this place because it's one of two coffee places walking distance from my home. However, I really don't think I can support this business. The staff is rude, I felt like they were extremely annoyed when I amended my order to a decaf drink (they hadn't started making it yet). Service was slow & there seemed to be only one person working up front despite a line of customers. The more disturbing aspect of this place is that it's dirty. After many years in the food/bev industry I know the standards for cleanliness & when I see glaring violations I immediately get nervous about food bourn illness. Examples: a bucket of homemade simple syrup was clearly dated months old, a common spoon was used to stir every espresso drink being made & was kept in a dirty mug in between stirs, there were grounds in the bottom of my drink (a telltale sign of an uncleaned machine) & the floors were filthy. Not recommended....
(2)Linda T.
I forget how much I enjoy this place--atmosphere, food, & beverages. The laid back atmosphere & high quality pastries are two elements making me a fan. Making a note to stop in soon.
(4)Jessica S.
Not nearly as hippy-dippy/grungy as I was fearing it would be. Plenty of "mainstream" customers chowing down on baked goods and sipping caffeinated beverages. I'd categorize May Day more as a coffee shop with a small hot menu (versus a traditional cafe-style restaurant). Burritos, breakfast sandwiches, etc. I had called to place a take-out order, but couldn't find their online menu. The gentleman on the phone quickly rattled off their offerings, a whopping 7 items. (Not a shortcoming, but just a heads up not to expect a wide array of salads and sandwiches). I ordered the veggie breakfast sandwich: fluffy eggs and vegan sausage all smothered in cheese and hugged by thick, buttery slices of pressed toast. Definitely yummy, but incredibly (almost disgustingly) oily. And, it's a brick of a sandwich that will fill keep your belly full over the course of the day. I sensed that baked goods were the real hit here! The fresh cinnamon buns, the size of my head and bathed in ample frosting, were particularly drool-worthy. Notes: Some sidewalk seating; Work space potential (laptops present but the exception), though unsure of outlet availability.
(4)Luke H.
Wow.... Better go to starbuck coffee or dunkin's donuts. The ice coffee here is expensive and taste really bad. This is a waste of money....
(1)Barbara K.
I went here with my daughter and her fiance for a simple breakfast and coffee, so my needs were met as soon as we walked in the door. They have a bunch of small tables - not enough for a group, but plenty of space for groups of 4-6. The coffee and pastries were great, as was the atmosphere!
(4)Jill E.
This place makes me happy. I often wonder what I might miss if I ever moved to a different neighborhood, and mayday cafe is always at the top of the list.
(5)Aaron J.
A busy coffee shop and bakery. Great for morning coffee with a friend or a place to pen your next work.
(5)Sarah M.
Muffins, mismatched chairs, homemade caramel sauce...what else is there to say! I live in the area and have been meaning to stop in here and finally did this week! This place is adorable. I think I was expecting it to be this dirty, grungy, hipster place, because that's who I see sitting outside. Instead, it was a very eclectic mix of customers, high quality baked goods, and a really friendly vibe. I ordered a caramel latte. I am not a big flavored latte person normally, but my friend told me that they make their own caramel sauce. So yeah, I had to have it. IT WAS AWESOME. And it was only $3 for a 12 ounce! So cheap! My friend and I split a blueberry-peach muffin and a cinnamon roll. The muffin was big, soft, warm. Mmm. The cinnamon roll was really good- very fresh, light, gooey, with a sort of odd runny icing on it. It tasted like marshmallow fluff and was not my favorite. Overall though, very tasty. 1. Get a caramel latte 2. Sit at a cute table 3. Be in awe at the reasonable prices!
(4)Noah L.
A great place to get a fantastic breakfast. They are more than willing to go all vegan, and there are no complaints when you make substitutions. This place rocks!
(5)Matthew K.
This is the best quiche in the Twin Cities. A delicious, velvety egg filling in a flaky, buttery crust that is almost always served heated through perfectly (a feat few places can seem to accomplish). The quiche alone would make May Day Cafe one of my favorite breakfast spots, but they don't stop there. The cinnamon rolls are fantastic as well. Lightly glazed and without overly gooey filling, these rolls manage to be soft and flavorful without being chewy or tasting underdone. Seating is limited, so its not a place to hang out all morning for a quiet cup of coffee. But service is friendly and quick, making it the perfect place for a delicious weekday morning breakfast on your way to somewhere else.
(5)Stephanie O.
I definitely want to go back to this obviously charming place in an equally charming neighborhood. The cold pressed coffee was delicious and while I'd already grabbed a small bite to eat elsewhere, I shared a couple of baked treats with my friend: spying two vegan baked items in the case, we ordered the oatmeal raisin cookie and the strawberry scone (I believe "sweetened with maple syrup"?). Both were wonderful, and I'd like to revisit and get one of the other vegan items on the menu. It was busy on a Saturday mid-morning, but the line moved along and we were able to snag a small table so it all worked out! They also have a small patio area.
(4)Treyson D.
Awesome service I had the spinach quiche and it was delicious I will be returning. The latte was awesome as well I will I would have added some flavor.
(5)Eric U.
Their breakfast and baked goods from this experience were awesome! They have a deep-dish quiche that was super flavorful with a flaky and buttery crust. The breakfast burrito had a nice red sauce with fresh vegetables, a nice tasting cheese and it was pleasantly seasoned. The thing that stood out the most from the trip though was a seven-layer bar we grabbed for the road. It is for sure the best seven-layer bar I have ever tasted! The chocolate and caramel each stood out on their own with the toasted pecans and rich buttery crust put together into this bar in a flavor experience that I have never experienced with a seven layer bar. My only regret is we didn't try the cinammon rolls that were on the counter since I expect they will stand out as much in their class as the seven-layer bar.
(5)Laura H.
New regular. Just moved here and the chocolate croissants are big enough to share and have just enough chocolate to still feel like breakfast. :) I'm excited to try the rest of their menu, I've heard nothing but outstanding things from everyone in the community.
(4)Sam A.
lots of great vegetarian options! Just wish they were a little bigger! Although small, very inviting and a great place to go!
(4)chuck t.
This was a first time visit and likely the last. Time 7:45-8:30a.m, Sunday December 28. So they are sorta known for their croissants, right? Even asking us to vote for their almond croissant for an award via their website. We get there and ask for croissants. Reply, "Usually not available until after 9am." This is interesting since they open at 7:30 and known for baked goods. I understand not having to pay staff to come in early to make the croissants but then owner should take the impetus to do it himself/herself. This is weekend breakfast by the way! "But we do have some day old stuff if you want." Sure, again since they are known for baked good, "we will try one. Oh, you don't have almond that is day old? Ok, settle for chocolate croissant then." It comes out wrapped in plastic. Not heated quickly in toaster oven or anything, cold. Ordered spinach and ricotta quiche. It was quite fluffy! Very good in its look and taste. Service: Counter service, pregnant lady could have been a little bit more welcoming but I will give her benefit of doubt; 1) for being preggers, 2) for having to work on a Sunday morning! There was also another lady in plaid helping herself to coffee and scone before she did any work...likely manager/owner, whomever, doesn't really matter. She just sat in corner with her laptop and newspaper, not really working. What bothered me was that when I was done, again being a first time customer, I didn't know I had to "bus" my own table. She hollers from across the room, not discretely getting up to let me know, hollers "YOU BUS YOUR OWN TABLE IN HERE!" I don't reply. My friend did it, I wasn't going to. Again, as a staff person, manager, owner, whoever she was, she could of gotten off her tookis/caboose and 1) said it nicely/discretely and I would have been happy to oblige or 2) do it herself since she wasn't doing anything but reading newspaper, eating scone and sipping her coffee. If you are a repeat customer, then great, you should know after the first time to bus the table etc. However, being a first time customer, there is no sign or mention when we ordered. The quiche was brought out by counter servers so assumed they would be picking up dishes too. As a first time customer, the service left a nasty dirty taste in my mouth coupled with not having croissants/items we really came there for. The quiche was pretty good but NOT good enough for me to come back for simple food with simple service. Not a lot of food options either, maybe 8 offerings for a weekend breakfast. Food is already made in deli-style coolers and they just warm it up.
(2)Christy B.
Love this place- it's my second home! Lovely staff, incredibly tasty, reasonably-priced food, & always filled with a melting pot of interesting people. Favorite drink: homemade caramel latte; favorite pastry: blueberry muffin (if I were forced to choose just one); favorite breakfast/lunch item: vegetarian quiche which is silky, fluffy & inspired!
(5)Kathleen C.
Blueberry muffins, currant cream scones croissants, cinnamon rolls, apple pie. Flavorful soups and salads. Black bean burritos and sandwiches. Sometimes a long line, but isn't that a nice long list of awesomeness? The quiche is good, but as already mentioned, better taken home and heated in the oven. Microwaving eggs is particularly strange to me. I'm happy when I go there, hippie crunch and all.
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