Minnesota · United States
Find your next vegan meal in Minneapolis
Two fully plant-based cafe-bars, vegan burgers, Ethiopian food and a dedicated bakery give Minneapolis unusual depth for both brunch and dinner.
This guide to vegan restaurants in Minneapolis, Minnesota keeps city locations specific and separates fully plant-based menus from a vegetarian cafe with vegan ordering options. Bakery and restaurant formats are labeled clearly.
Choose your kind of meal
These are editorial starting points, not rankings. Pick the meal and neighborhood first, then check the live branch menu.
Brunch first
Dreamstate starts weekend brunch at 9am; Reverie starts at 9:30am; Francis Northeast opens at 10am on weekends.
Dinner & drinks
Dreamstate and Reverie both pair fully plant-based food with serious beverage programs; Lulu EthioVegan gives you a different, shareable dinner format.
Bakery or casual morning
Modern Times opens at 9am with vegan options and weekday vegan donuts; Vegan East is the daytime bakery stop.
Restaurants in this guide
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Dreamstate Cafe
Lyn-Lake · Lyndale Avenue South
Dreamstate is a 100% plant-based all-day cafe and bar from the team behind Reverie. Weekdays are split into lunch and dinner, while weekends add a dedicated brunch service from 9am.
Before you orderWeekday food service begins at 11am, so do not apply the weekend 9am brunch opening to Monday through Friday. The menu is fully plant-based, but allergen questions still need item-level checks.
Highlights: A fully plant-based cafe with weekend brunch, dinner and a serious coffee-and-bar program.
| Vegan status | 100% plant-based, explicitly stated by the operator. |
|---|---|
| Address | 2558 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55405 |
| Published hours | Mon–Fri lunch 11am–5pm and dinner 5–10pm; Sat–Sun brunch 9am–3pm, happy hour 3–5pm and dinner 5–10pm. |
| Parking | Dedicated parking lot on the north side of the building plus street parking. |
Reverie Cafe + Bar
Powderhorn area · East 35th Street
Reverie serves a completely plant-based, made-from-scratch menu for lunch, brunch and dinner, with a full coffee bar and rotating drinks program. Its separate meal periods make it easy to distinguish weekday lunch from weekend brunch.
Before you orderLunch runs only Monday through Friday; weekend daytime service is brunch instead. Reverie is a no-tipping establishment and publishes service-fee information separately, so check the current bill policy before comparing menu prices.
Highlights: A completely plant-based neighborhood restaurant with brunch, lunch, dinner and coffee under one roof.
| Vegan status | Completely plant based / vegan. |
|---|---|
| Address | 1517 East 35th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407 |
| Published hours | Lunch Mon–Fri 11am–4pm; dinner daily 4–9pm; brunch Sat–Sun 9:30am–3pm. |
| Service note | Reservations are generally for parties of six or more; takeout is available. |
Francis Burger Joint — Northeast
Northeast Minneapolis · Central Avenue NE
Francis serves an entirely plant-based burger-joint menu built around burgers, chicken-style sandwiches, fries, shakes and bar food. This profile covers the Northeast branch, which opens earlier on weekends than the East Lake location.
Before you orderFrancis has two Minneapolis locations. Use the Northeast address and hours shown here when following this profile; East Lake has a separate schedule. The menu is fully plant-based, but gluten-free and celiac modifications still need item-level confirmation.
Highlights: A fully vegan burger joint with weekend morning hours and a branch-specific Northeast profile.
| Vegan status | Entirely plant-based menu. |
|---|---|
| Address | 2422 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 |
| Published hours | Mon–Thu 11am–9pm; Fri 11am–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 10am–9pm. |
| Other branch | Francis also operates at 3900 East Lake Street; do not mix the two schedules. |
Lulu EthioVegan Cuisine
Whittier / Stevens area · East Franklin Avenue
Lulu is the fully vegan Ethiopian restaurant in this selection, built around traditional Ethiopian flavors adapted to a plant-based menu. Combination platters make it particularly useful for sharing several lentil, vegetable and greens preparations at one meal.
Before you orderTuesday is closed. The operator recommends reservations and also offers online ordering. Ethiopian platters commonly involve shared injera and multiple dishes, so explain any gluten or other allergy requirement before ordering.
Highlights: A fully vegan Ethiopian menu with shareable platters and daily service except Tuesday.
| Vegan status | Ethiopian vegan restaurant. |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404 |
| Published hours | Mon, Wed, Thu & Sun 11am–8:30pm; Fri–Sat 11am–9pm; closed Tue. |
| Planning note | Reservations, online ordering and catering are offered. |
Modern Times Cafe
Powderhorn · Chicago Avenue
Modern Times is the vegetarian, vegan-friendly neighborhood cafe in this guide. The current operator site confirms a 9am–3pm schedule and weekday vegan donuts, while current local vegan dining coverage describes a vegetarian menu with many items that can be made vegan.
How to order veganDo not assume the whole menu is vegan. Ask for the vegan preparation of breakfast, bowls or sandwiches and confirm any dairy or egg components. The cafe is closed Tuesdays and currently operates only through mid-afternoon.
Highlights: An early-opening vegetarian cafe with substantial vegan choices and weekday vegan donuts.
| Vegan status | Vegetarian cafe with extensive vegan options; not fully vegan. |
|---|---|
| Address | 3200 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407 |
| Published hours | Wed–Mon 9am–3pm; closed Tuesday. |
| Current note | Operator site says vegan donuts are made fresh on weekday mornings. |
Vegan East
South Minneapolis · 34th Avenue South
Vegan East is the bakery stop in the guide rather than a full restaurant. The operator emphasizes egg-free and dairy-free baking made from scratch daily and explicitly serves vegan customers, with cakes, cupcakes and rotating bakery items available at the Minneapolis shop.
Before you orderThe bakery is closed Sunday and Monday and closes at 3pm on open days, so plan it as a daytime dessert or pre-order stop. For ingredient-specific allergies beyond egg and dairy, confirm the exact cake or pastry before ordering.
Highlights: A Minneapolis vegan bakery for cakes, cupcakes and daytime takeaway treats.
| Vegan status | Vegan-focused bakery; operator states products are always egg-free and dairy-free and serves vegan customers. |
|---|---|
| Address | 5501 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55417 |
| Published hours | Tue–Sat 10am–3pm; closed Sun–Mon. |
| Ordering | Pre-orders are available for cakes and cupcakes. |
Vegan breakfast & brunch in Minneapolis
Opening hours and meal periods are not the same thing. Use the branch-specific details below before planning an early meal.
For 9am weekend brunch
Dreamstate opens at 9am Saturday and Sunday with a dedicated brunch period.
For 9:30am plant-based brunch
Reverie serves weekend brunch 9:30am–3pm and remains fully plant based.
For burgers before noon
Francis Northeast opens at 10am Saturday and Sunday; the East Lake branch follows a different schedule.
For weekday mornings
Modern Times opens at 9am Wednesday–Monday. Vegan East opens at 10am Tuesday–Saturday and is better for bakery takeaway than a full brunch.
Plan your Minneapolis food stops
Use these as meal-planning ideas, not timed routes. Check your starting point, exact address and current service window before setting out.
Do not mix Francis branches
This guide profiles Northeast at 2422 Central Ave NE. Francis also has an East Lake location with different hours.
Use the meal periods
Dreamstate and Reverie change menus across brunch, lunch and dinner; check the current service rather than assuming every dish runs all day.
Build by neighborhood
Lyn-Lake, Northeast, Powderhorn and Franklin Avenue are separate areas. Choose one or two clusters rather than backtracking.
Check status labels
Modern Times is vegetarian with vegan options; the other main restaurant profiles here are fully plant-based or vegan-focused.
Continue with our Charlotte guide or Denver guide.
Minneapolis vegan dining FAQ
Which Minneapolis restaurants here are fully vegan or plant-based?
Dreamstate, Reverie, Francis Northeast and Lulu EthioVegan explicitly present fully plant-based or vegan restaurant concepts. Vegan East is a vegan-focused bakery. Modern Times is vegetarian with vegan options.
Where should I go for vegan brunch?
Dreamstate, Reverie and Francis Northeast all open before 11am on weekends, with Dreamstate and Reverie publishing dedicated brunch service.
Is Francis fully vegan?
Yes. The operator says the entire menu is plant based. This guide profiles the Northeast branch only.
Is Modern Times fully vegan?
No. Current local vegan dining coverage classifies it as vegetarian with many vegan options. Ask for the vegan preparation.
Does Vegan East serve full meals?
It is primarily a bakery and pre-order shop, so treat it as a dessert or daytime takeaway stop rather than a full restaurant meal.
Can I use this guide without Google Maps consent?
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Research notes & image credit
Checked 19 September 2026. Official restaurant websites, branch pages and operator-linked menus were prioritized. This is desk research, not a claim of personal visits or a live reservation. Hours, menus, prices, service formats and availability can change after the research date.
Vegan descriptions refer to menu ingredients, not allergy-safe preparation. Mixed or vegetarian kitchens are labeled conservatively rather than upgraded to “fully vegan.”
Featured image: Minneapolis skyline across the Mississippi River by Bobak Ha’Eri, licensed under CC BY 3.0. Resized and potentially cropped for display.
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