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Capital View Cafe

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117 reviews
#29 of 720 Restaurants in Saint Paul
$$ - $$$, American, Mexican, Cafe
637 Smith Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55107-2619
+1 651-290-0218
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Open Now:7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews

4.5 117 reviews
#3 of 38 Mexican in Saint Paul
#29 of 608 Restaurants in Saint Paul
Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner
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Location and contact

637 Smith Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55107-2619
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+1 651-290-0218
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Menu

Breakfast served all day
AMERICAN & OTHER FAVORITES​
meat choices: bacon, sausage links or patties, ham. potato choice: hashbrowns or American fried potatoes. toast choice: whole wheat, white rye, pumpernickel, cinnamon rasian
American and other favorites
PERFECT TWO EGG COMBOS​
Two Eggs and Toast
4.59
Two Eggs, Potato and Toast
5.29
two eggs, two cakes or French toast and meat
8.29
Two Eggs, Meat and Toast
5.79
Two Eggs, Meat, Potato and Toast
8.49
smoked Country sausage
smoked Country sausage, two eggs any style, choice of potato and toast
8.29
Bone in Ham Steak Breakfast
Large bone in ham steak, two eggs any style, choice of potato and toast
10.29
The Farmer's
Golden hashbrowns, fried onions, scrambled eggs layered and then topped with melted cheddar, cheese, served with toast
8.29
Corned Beef and Hash
Corned beef hash, two eggs any style, fresh fruit and choice of toast
8.29
Steak and Eggs
Grilled steak cooked to order, two eggs any style, choice potato and toast
10.29
PANCAKES, WAFFLES & FRENCH TOAST​
Sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with warm syrup, pancakes available in short stack
Belgian waffle
our​ Belgian recipe, a little richer
6.29
pocket French toast
stuffed French toast with sweet cream cheese, topped with blueberries, strawberries and whip cream
8.99
Chocolate Chip or Banana Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate chip morsels melted in our homemade pancakes
7.29
Buttermilk Waffle
Our homemade buttermilk recipe waffle
5.29
Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes
Big beautiful homemade buttermilk pancakes
6.29
cinnamon swirl French toast
Thick cinnamon swirl bread dipped in our homemade batter and grilled to perfection, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Meat in your mouth
6.29
Blueberry Pancakes
Homemade​ buttermilk pancakes with blueberries added then grilled to perfection. Delicious
7.29
Banana Pecan Pancakes
Fresh bananas and pecans folded and cooked in our homemade buttermilk pancakes
8.29
loaded Belgian waffle
Belgian​ waffle, topped with berries and bananas, sprinkled with powdered sugar and topped with whip cream. served with warm syrup
8.29
FABULOUS BENEDICTS​
served with hashbrowns or American fried potatoes
Cajun Benedict
spicy andouille sausage on top of grilled English muffins, two poached eggs and topped with our cajun hollandaise sauce
9.29
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Traditional Benedict
grilled English muffins topped with ham and two poached eggs smothered in hollandaise sauce
8.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Country benedict
two grilled English muffins, topped with sausage patties, two poached eggs, then smothered in our Country gravy
8.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Vegetarian Benedict
grilled English muffins topped with tomato slices, asparagus, two poached eggs, then smothered in our hollandaise sauce
8.29
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Dublin benedict
fried corned beef hash on top of grilled English muffins, two poached eggs, topped with our homemade hollandaise sauce
9.29
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
OMELETS​
served with hashbrowns or American fried potatoes
Everything Omelet
Bacon, sausage, ham, onion, green pepper, mushrooms, tomato and cheese
10.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
Create Your Own Omelet
Three ingredients choices: ham, sausage, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, green pepper, cheese and toast
8.99
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
Vegetarian Omelet
Tomato, green pepper, onions and mushrooms cooked in this omelet then covered in hollandaisse sauce
9.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
Norm Coleman
Kosher,​ salami and cheddar cheese omelet, served with bagel
9.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
South of the border omelet
Your choice of chorizo sausage or taco meat with sauteed onions and melted cheese topped with sour cream and a side of homemade salsa
9.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
Farmers Omelet
Sauteed onions, bacon, and mushrooms cooked in this omelet then topped with melted cheddar cheese
9.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
Denver Omelet
Green pepper, ham and onion folded in this delicious omelet
8.99
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
Fajita Omelet
Steak or chicken sauteed with green peppers and onions in our mild salsa on top of a cheddar cheese omelet then topped off with our sour cream
9.49
Hashbrowns
American fried potatoes
Egg whites+1.49
Egg beaters+1.49
HOT AND COLD CEREALS​
Hot cereals served with brown sugar and milk
Hot Oatmeal
Bowl of hot oatmeal
4.99
Deluxe Oatmeal
Made to order and topped with blueberries, strawberries, bananas, and whip cream. Served with toast
7.99
Country oatmeal
Made to order hot oatmeal topped with bananas, raisins and whip cream served with toast
6.49
Assorted Cold Cereal
Served with cold milk
2.99
MEXICAN STYLE BREAKFAST​
Chipotle Red Pork Chili
our homemade chipotle pork on top of two eggs any style with Spanish rice, refried beans and warm tortillas
8.99
Breakfast Burrito
chorizo sausage scrambled with eggs and hashbrowns, wrapped in a tortilla burrito style then smothered with Southwestern ranchero sauce served with refried beans
8.99
Huevos Rancheros
two eggs any style topped with ranchero salsa or salsa verde served with Spanish rice, refried beans and warm tortillas
7.99
Machaca
Seasoned shredded beef, green peppers, onions and tomatoes scrambled with eggs, served with refried beans or potatoes and warm tortillas
8.99
Huevos Con Chorizo
Chorizo sausage scrambled with eggs and served with refried beans or potatoes and warm tortillas
8.29
Tex Mex
Hashbrowns, onions, scrambled eggs with sausage, chorizo or andouille sausage burrito style with our tex salsa, cheese and sour cream
9.49
Breakfast Quesadilla
Two large grilled tortillas, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese with your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, chicken
9.29
Andouille sausage+1.00
1/2 quesadilla+7.29
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN LUNCH​
all Mexican lunch specials served with Spanish rice, refried beans and complimentary chips and salsa
Mexican combo platters
build your own platter with three favorites served with Spanish rice and refried beans. tacos, enchiladas, tostada and burrito
8.99
Beef
Chicken
Red pork
Chorizo
Burrito Especial
Taco meat, red pork, chicken or chorizo and all the fixings stuffed burrito style with our enchilada or verde sauce, cheese and sour cream
9.29
Chimichanga
Choice of beef, chicken or red pork with onions, green pepper, tomato all rolled in a large tortilla and deep fried. Smothered with enchilada sauce, topped with melted cheese and sour cream
9.29
Chipotle Red Pork Lunch
Chunks of roasted pork sauteed in chipotle sauce with a side of warm tortillas
7.99
Two Cheese and Onion
7.29
Enchilada
Verde sauce
Two Chorizo and Cheese
8.29
Enchilada
Verde sauce
Two Beef, Chicken or Red Pork
8.29
Enchilada
Verde sauce
Fajitas
Sizzling steak, chicken or combo with sauteed onions and green peppers, topped with tomatoes, served with all the fixings and warm tortillas
10.99
Enchilada
Verde sauce
Taco Platter
Two fried flour tacos or soft flour tacos with beef, chicken or combo, with lettuce, tomato, and cheese
7.29
Enchilada
Verde sauce
SIDES​
Bacon
2.99
Sausage Links
2.99
Patties
2.99
Ham
2.99
Chorizo
2.99
Spicy Andouille Sausage
3.99
Large Bone in Hamsteak
5.99
Sour Cream
0.59
Cream Cheese
0.59
Fresh Fruit Cup
3.99
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About
Capital View Cafe is a family owned business since 1993. We serve breakfast and lunch that is made to order fresh from the grill. We offer american and mexican food that is made from homemade recipes and sauces that will keep you coming back for more. We offer Catering for all of your special events. We invite you to come and visit our Cafe, friendly staff and down home good food.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
CUISINES
American, Mexican, Cafe
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Reservations
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Reviewed August 17, 2019 via mobile
Just okay

I was excited to try this place on a recent trip to St Paul as it was highly rated. The food was okay, but not 4-5 stars.

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank amclarke927
Reviewed July 4, 2019
Amazing waffles!

The Belgian waffles are a wonderful texture, so unlike other waffles, and they are piled with fruit. My husband loves the Huevos Rancheros. This is our new favorite breakfast spot!

Date of visit: June 2019
Thank ctbraun
Reviewed June 16, 2019 via mobile
Happy Father’s Day

My wife took me to breakfast and we were interested to see how it was after the change of hands And we were not disappointed sauce on huevos ranchero was different missed the little plastic tortilla holder but over all my wife’s breakfast quesadilla and...More

Date of visit: June 2019
Thank Chuckandkim
Reviewed May 21, 2019 via mobile
What a wonderful find

Great breakfast with a Mexican flair! They have regular eggs but the Mexican breakfasts were a hit. Tex Mex, Matchaca and the Mexican omelet were all delicious.

Date of visit: May 2019
Thank DrMaryC
Reviewed April 23, 2019
Good Breakfast

I ordered eggs,ham and French toast. The French toast was done perfect. The eggs and ham were also done properly. Service was prompt. Much improved over last visit.

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank B6883TGrobertd
Reviewed April 13, 2019 via mobile
Brunch

Great food! I had huevos con chorizo. Big serving. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Great place to meet up with some friends. Cinnamon buns are yummy and fresh!

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank Anemkiikwa
Reviewed April 3, 2019
Very fine food & modest prices as this excellent neighborhood cafe

This is an excellent, family owned neighborhood cafe which has been here on Smith Avenue for more than 25 years. It offers a mixture of Tex-Mex and American comfort food. One of the owners, Danielle, also is a friendly wait person. Came here for breakfast...More

Date of visit: April 2019
Thank JoeNathan9249
Danielle k, Owner at Capital View Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded April 4, 2019

Thank you Joe. So glad you were satisfied with everything. Hope to see you soon! Thanks again, Danielle

Reviewed March 17, 2019
Slipping?

Have dined here many times however the food the last two times was not up to par. Last time I ordered a waffle that was way over cooked, dried out & hard. Will try one more time if it does not improve I will discontinue...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank B6883TGrobertd
Danielle k, Owner at Capital View Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded April 4, 2019

Hi Robert, I’m so sorry your waffle wasn’t the way you liked. I really wish you would have brought it to our attention. We strive to make sure every customer is 100% satisfied, and if you aren’t we want to correct the problem. Next time...More

Reviewed February 28, 2019 via mobile
Yummy food!!!

I brought my daughter here because I remembered how good it was when I had taken my mother here 3 years ago! It was busy, so the process was a little slow. I won’t fault them because they definitely have the rest of it going...More

Date of visit: August 2018
Thank Jilly070
Reviewed November 7, 2018
Great Breakfast Spot

This little hidden gem is a great spot for breakfast. The service was fast, friendly and the food was spot on. We went here 2 days in a row! Hey lets face it when you find a great place to eat it makes sense to...More

Date of visit: October 2018
Thank Dave610Jones
Danielle k, Owner at Capital View Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded November 9, 2018

Thank you so much, we are so happy that you had a great experience with us !

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No parking lot, street parking in neighborhood only.
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