Common Roots is most famous for its bagels - repeatedly named the best in the Cities. Offers a seasonal menu integrating fair-trade, local, and organic options.
Café Levain just makes good, fresh French food. The atmosphere isn't as upscale as the food is - it's supposed to be a quiet neighborhood place. The French onion soup is one of the best around.
Café Twenty Eight serves American food that uses time-tested flavors and high-quality meats. The hot local beer, Surly, is served here - since the brewery and this café share an owner.
The Birchwood Café is located in a converted creamery and grocery store, and still carries the retro ambiance. The fare is sleek and inventive for all three meals.
A restaurant by healthy and vegetarian-friendly chef Brenda Langton near the new Guthrie Threater. The fare is not just vegetarian - it features many delicious meat entrées too.