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Kafe 421

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137 reviews
#96 of 1,383 Restaurants in Minneapolis
$$ - $$$, American, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly
421 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2005
+1 612-623-4900
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4.5 137 reviews
#71 of 453 American in Minneapolis
#96 of 1,162 Restaurants in Minneapolis
Certificate of Excellence2016 Winner
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PRICE RANGE
$30 - $30
CUISINES
American, Greek
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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421 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-2005
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STARTERS AND SOUPS‎
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Cup3.75
Bowl4.75
Beef and Cabbage Borscht with Sour Cream
Cup3.75
Bowl5.75
Kafe 421 Signature Dips
Hummus, tapenade, roasted eggplant or tzatziki
One dip6.50
Two dips8.50
Three dips10.50
Four dips12.50
Baked Feta Cheese and Artichoke Dip
With‎ grilled pita
10.00
Mango Salsa with Pita Chips
8.00
Crispy Calamari with Romesco Sauce
10.00
SALADS‎
Soup and Salad Combo
Choice of caesar or mixed greens salad with a cup of tomato basil soup or the
8.50
Soup of the Day
Grilled Chicken Salad
Field greens, grilled pineapple, mango, avocado, strawberries, toasted pumpkin seeds, feta cheese and mint lime vinaigrette
12.95
Chicken Chopped Salad
Roasted chicken, bacon, avocados, tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, scallions, red grapes, romaine, field greens and honey dijon dressing
12.95
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon, field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, mango salsa, balsamic glaze and balsamic dressing
12.95
Cobb Salad
Grilled‎ chicken breast or steak, romaine, tomato, avocado, hard boiled egg, gorgonzola, scallions and crispy bacon with mint-lime vinaigrette
12.95
Grilled shrimp+3.00
Salmon+3.00
Kafe Salad
Field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, gorgonzola cheese and balsamic dressing
Small8.00
Large9.50
Greek Salad
Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, greek olives, red onions, feta & oregano vinaigrette
Small9.00
Large10.50
Serves 6-8 people16.00
Harvest Salad
Field greens, roasted butternut squash, apples, cranberries, dried figs, candied walnuts, gorgonzola and apple cider dressing
Small9.00
Large10.50
Caesar
Romaine, homemade croutons and creamy caesar dressing
Small8.00
Large9.50
SANDWICHES‎
Served with a choice of field greens, caesar salad, cup of soup or fresh cut French fries.
Kafe 421 Burger
Angus beef served with lettuce, tomato, crispy onions and choice of cheddar or swiss cheese
9.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Gorgonzola and Bacon Burger
Angus‎ beef topped with lettuce, tomatoes, melted blue cheese, sauteed onions and bacon
10.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Lamb Burger
Ground lamb, feta, tzatziki, cucumbers and red onions on grilled vienna
10.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Meatloaf Sandwich
Kafe signature meatloaf, caramelized onions, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomatoe and chipotle aioli on vienna bread
9.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Fish Tacos
Chili seasoned mahi mahi, mozzarella, tomato, scallion, avocado, cilantro and fresh lime in two flour tortillas
10.50
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Crab Cake Sandwich
Crab cake, classic remoulade, pear fennel slaw on a roll
10.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Gyros
Thinly sliced meat on grilled pita with onions tomatoes tzatziki sauce
9.95
8.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Pavo
Roasted turkey breast, cucumber, tomato, guacamole, honey-mustard aioli and crispy onions on grilled pita
9.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
Harvest Panini
Roasted turkey breast, brie, apples, cranberry chutney, spinach, honey mustard aioli on grilled vienna
10.95
Field greens
Caesar salad
Cup of soup
Fresh cut French fries
PASTAS‎
Pastas with are available at lunch and dinner, other pastas available after 5 pm
Bolognese
Linguine‎ tossed in a traditional tomato and beef sauce and topped with parmesan
15.50
Shrimp Santorini
Linguine, sauteed shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, fresh basil, lemon-wine sauce and feta
17.00
Chicken Pesto Alfredo
Fettucine tossed in pesto cream sauce with grilled chicken and parmesan
16.00
Shrimp17.00
Salmon19.00
Puttanesca
Fettucini tossed in a sauce of tomatoes, olives, capers, oregano and garlic topped with parmesan
15.00
Chicken16.00
Shrimp17.00
Salmon19.00
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Tossed‎ in sage butter with candied walnuts and parmesan cheese
16.00
Lemon Risotto
Mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes topped with crispy leeks and fresh parmesan
15.00
Order with grilled chicken15.00
Grilled shrimp17.00
Grilled salmon19.00
ENTREES‎
Petite Steak
Grilled‎ 10 oz. Terese major with gorgonzola cream sauce, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetable
20.00
Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, spinach, mashed potatoes, saffron wine broth and caramelized onions
17.00
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Red quinoa tossed with butternut squash, patty pan squash, mushrooms and red peppers in a lemon butter sauce
19.00
Moules Frites
Steaming blue point mussels cooked in a Thai style coconut-red curry sauce with hand-cut French fries and grilled baguette
14.00
Scallops
Pan seared sea scallops with parmesan herb riotto, sauteed spinach and butter sauce
19.00
Bouillabaisse Provençal Fish Stew
Salmon, shrimp, sea scallop, mussels and fish of the day in tomato-vegetable stew with grilled baguette
20.00
Vegetarian Moussaka
Greek casserole layering tomato, eggplant, zucchini, peppers and potato with parmesan-bechamel crust
16.00
DESSERTS‎
Tiramisu
Vanilla‎ creme anglaise
6.95
Gooey Brownie
French vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, candied walnuts
6.95
Baklava
Layers of phyllo pastry and walnuts drizzled with honey syrup
5.95
Key Lime Pie
Graham cracker crust with creamy lime filling and raspberry coulis
6.95
Chocolate Mousse
Grand‎ marnier scented dark chocolate mousse with whipped cream and fresh berries
6.95
Weekly Cheesecake
6.95
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee
6.95
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Reviewed November 2, 2019 via mobile
Closed :(

After a fabulous meal there in the spring I was so sad to see it was permanently closed. Had to find an alternative at the last minute. Ventured to union rooftop. They also had a delish butternut squash ravioli.

Date of visit: November 2019
Thank Diane U
Reviewed August 2, 2019 via mobile
Permanently closed

What a shame, when we got there today for lunch and it was shattered closed. Apparently, the owner who has created great food since it first opened is getting tired of it. They will still do catering but, of course, that’s not the same. Dinkytown...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank E954HTrichardh
Reviewed April 21, 2019 via mobile
Easter Brunch

Fourth year having Easter Brunch here—since our twin boys were freshmen at UMinn. There’s a reason we keep coming back! Absolutely delightful atmosphere and everything we’ve ordered from the special menu has been delicious. Thank you for the family memories over the last four years!

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank Shari F
Reviewed April 13, 2019 via mobile
Good food rude host

We got there after a basketball game and you could tell the host was not happy with having someone show up an hour before closing. Ask for table in back and he said “I suppose, we’ll be here late anyway”. Leads us to the back...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank John W
Reviewed January 29, 2019
The Best Cooked-From-Scratch Food in SE Minneapolis

Excellent food—definitely make a dinner reservation if you can. My favorite lunch item is the soup of the day! Great service and a great menu. They also have a good catering menu and provide great service for U of M events.

Date of visit: July 2018
Thank Jill T
Reviewed January 5, 2019
Welcoming setting and many good food options

I was attracted to this restaurant for the Greek food options and also the more healthy sounding nature of the dishes. We were greeted quickly, allowed to sit where we pleased and our server was prompt and offered to squeeze in the last few minutes...More

Date of visit: January 2019
Thank JCJake
Reviewed December 12, 2018
Always the best

The food is consistently top notch. Service is professional and friendly. Georgia is the owner and never misses the opportunity to check in and visit. The value is outstanding.

Date of visit: November 2018
Thank Bruce K
Reviewed November 1, 2018
Intimate and delicious dining experience

My daughter and I went to this lovely restaurant to dine and reconnect. They were very knowledgeable about gluten free dining and had many wonderful choices. My daughter has celiac disease and they not only took our questions seriously but the food was amazing. A...More

Date of visit: October 2018
Thank mbok2018
Reviewed October 30, 2018
Great Place

Managed to have lunch here after a couple of failed attempts because it was so busy. What more can I say, great food, great service, good prices. Can totally understand why it gets so busy on occasions. Will go again.

Date of visit: October 2018
Thank Chris S
Reviewed August 15, 2018
Just 5 minutes from the downtown area. Excellent option!

Great food and service. Instead of lining up at restaurants such as McKinney Roe or Spoon and Stable for a table, try this location instead. The staff is way more charming and the meal portions are generous. It is also cheaper.

Date of visit: August 2018
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