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HARD TIMES CAFE

(5.0 Score)
1821 Riverside Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN 55454 Directions

Since 1992

Specialities:

✓Helter Skelter ✓Vegan Helter Skelter ✓Huevos Rancheros ✓Vegan Rancheros ✓Breakfast Burrito ✓Vegan Breakfast Burrito ✓Migas ✓Vegan Migas ✓Peasant Potatoes ✓Biscuits and Gravy ✓Vegan Biscuits and Gravy ✓Breakfast Bagel ✓Vegan Breakfast Bagel ✓Classic Breakfast ✓Vegan Classic Breakfast ✓Biscuit Breakfast ✓Vegan Biscuit Breakfast ✓Buttermilk Short Stack ✓Vegan Big Fat Pancake ✓French Toast ✓Granola with Yogurt ✓Eggs and Toast ✓Tofu and Toast ✓Hashbrowns and Vegan Sausage

“Hard Times Cafe is a worker-owned business that serves vegan and vegetarian fare. Customers can enjoy an all-day breakfast menu, salads, sandwiches, and platters with various options. Hard Times Cafe takes great pride in serving high-quality vegetarian dishes at an affordable cost. The restaurant sources fresh ingredients from local farmers and markets. You can also try their platter varieties, including Falafel, Hummus, Steamed Rice and Vegetables, Bean and Rice Burrito, Quesadilla, and Nachos. Customers can also enjoy a pleasant dining experience with patio seating. Hard Times Cafe offers takeout and dine-in services and accepts cash only.”

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License #7P-561

Menu:

SHORT ORDER:
Buttermilk Short Stack $5.50
Vegan Big Fat Pancake $5.50
French Toast $10.00
Granola With Yogurt $5.50
Eggs & Toast $6.00
Tofu & Toast $5.00
SMALL PLATES:
Chips & Salsa $7.00
Beans & Rice $7.00
Hummus & Pita $7.00
PLATTERS:
Hummus Platter $12.00
Falafel Platter $14.00
Tofu Garden Scramble $12.50
Steamed Rice & Vegetables $10.00
Seitan Fajitas $13.00
Burrito Grande $16.00
Bean & Rice Burrito $10.00
Hashbrowns $6.00
Vegan Sausage $3.00
SOUPS:
Cup Of Soup $4.50
Bowl Of Soup $6.00
SALADS:
Greek Salad $15.00
Haystack $15.50
Garden Salad $9.50
Side Salad $5.00
SANDWICHES:
Seitan Philly $11.50
Seitan Gyro $10.00
Banh Mi $11.00
Korean BBQ Tofu Bun $11.00
Falafel Sandwich $10.00
Grilled Cheese $9.00
Tempeh Reuben $13.50
Veggie Wrap $14.00

Contact:

(612) 666-0556

Mon-Sun: 8am - 12am

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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE HERBIVOROUS BUTCHER

(4.9 Score)
507 1st Avenue Northeast,
Minneapolis, MN 55413 Directions

Since 2014

Specialities:

✓Turkey Dill Havarti Sandwich ✓Italian Cold Cut Sandwich ✓Hot Panini ✓Hot Breakfast Sandwich Maple Sage Sausage and Fig Spread ✓Hot Brat ✓Charcuterie Plates ✓Foot Subs ✓Sub Platters ✓Herbivorous Acres Donation ✓Oat Haus Spoonable Delights ✓Hu Dark Chocolate Bites ✓Drizzilicious Mini Rice Cakes - S'mores Bites ✓Bleu Cheese Dressing ✓House Made Ranch Dressing ✓Body Horror Habanero Hot Sauce ✓Queso Dip ✓Chili Oil ✓Meatloaf ✓Pulled Pork ✓Sriracha Sesame Jackfruit ✓Shredded Chicken ✓Late July Tortilla Chips ✓Parmesan Cheese Dust ✓Hbfc Flavor Dusts and Quinn Pretzel Nuggets ✓Hardbite's Apple Cider Vinegar Potato Chips

“The Herbivorous Butcher is a family-owned, 100% vegan restaurant that serves meat-free meats and cheeses. The restaurant was founded by sister-and-brother duo Aubry and Kale Walch. The Herbivorous Butcher is a proud member of the Plant Based Food Association. They provide a wide range of flavors, spices, and textures, blending Guamanian cuisine with culinary cultures as well as flavorful, nutritious, and satisfying meat-free products. All of their products provide optimum amounts of protein and B vitamins. They make small batches of meats and cheese-free cheeses, mostly by hand, at their shop. The Herbivorous Butcher offers online ordering, and dogs are allowed inside.”

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Twin Cities Veggie Awards in 2016
Media Darlings of the Year by VegNews Magazine in 2016
Eureka! Innovation Award in 2017
Emerging Business Indie Business Awards in 2017
Media Darlings of the Year by VegNews Magazine in 2016
License #697740900023

Menu:

New Items & Specials:
Sriracha Sesame Jackfruit $9.99
Front Porch Pies! Vegan Pastries $5.00
Burgers (2-Pack) $11.49
Drizzilicious Mini Rice Cakes - S'Mores Bites $5.99
Rind's Fruit Skin-On Superfruit Snacks $7.99
Ready-To-Eat:
Italian Cold Cut Sandwich $15.00
Turkey Dill Havarti Sandwich $14.00
Mango Habanero Pulled Pork Panini $13.00
Hot Brat $9.99
Hot Breakfast Sandwich (Chorizo) $13.00
Charcuterie Plates (Pre-Order) $65.00
Sub Platters! (Pre-Order) $124.50
Herbivorous Acres Donation $2.00
3 And 6 Foot Subs (Pre-Order) $182.50
MEATS MADE WITHOUT GLUTEN:
Meatloaf $13.49
Pulled Pork $12.49
Sriracha Sesame Jackfruit $9.99
Shredded Chicken $10.99
Snacks & Pantry:
Late July Tortilla Chips $6.99
Parmesan Cheese Dust $7.99

Contact:

(612) 208-0992

Tue-Sat: 10am - 5:30pm
Sun: 11am - 4pm
Mon: Closed

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TRIO PLANT- BASED

(4.9 Score)
610 West Lake Street,
Minneapolis, MN 55408 Directions

Since 2018

Specialities:

✓Boolin Buffalo ✓The Lou ✓Bbq Jackfruit Roll ✓Southwest Roll ✓Classic Cheeseburger ✓Bbq Pit ✓Mac Attack ✓Fiesta ✓Falafel ✓Go Crazy ✓Sloppy Joe ✓Catfish Sandwich ✓Nipsey Burger ✓Chk'n Sandwich ✓Buffalo Cauliflower Mac ✓Burger Mac ✓Side of Sriracha Sauce ✓Cheeze Sauce ✓Nipsey Sauce ✓Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Sauce ✓Sweet Potato Pie ✓Onitha's Cobbler ✓Trio Big Cookie ✓Panda Squad Cookies ✓Classic Burger ✓Fiesta Burger ✓Kid's Mac and Cheeze ✓Kids Cheezeburger ✓Walnut Taco Salad ✓Chk'n Southwest Salad ✓for your Soul Bowl and Sweet Bowl

“Trio Plant-Based offers hearty plant-based dishes ranging from burgers to soul food. The restaurant provides high-quality vegetarian meals to its customers. The team creates unique soul food dishes, sourcing local, organic, and fairly traded ingredients whenever possible. Try their specialties, from the Soul Bowl and Mac Attack Burger to mouthwatering desserts and drinks such as sweet potato pie, vanilla cake, and Trio House Chocolate Cookies. You can also enjoy delicious BBQ jackfruit fries, chili cheese fries, Taco Trio, and Soul Bowl. Visit Trio Plant-Based to satisfy your vegan cravings. The restaurant also offers Wi-Fi and a kids' menu.”

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PETA Top Vegan Soul Food in 2020
Best of the Twin Cities in 2020
VegNews in 2021 & 2022
Eating well in 2021
Minnesota Best Award in 2021, 2022 & 2023
License #1469782500051

Menu:

APPETIZERS:
Cauliflower Wings $15.60
Onion Rings $8.32
Chili Cheese Fries $17.68
Nachos $15.60
Bbq Jackfruit Fries $17.68
Na-Cho Fries $17.68
Taco Trio $14.56
Sloppy Joe Fries $17.68
SALADS:
Walnut Taco Salad $13.52
Chk'N Southwest Salad $15.60
BOWLS:
For Your Soul Bowl $16.64
Sweet Bowl $16.64
Buffalo Cauliflower Mac $15.60
Chili Mac $15.60
Burger Mac $15.60
SOUL FOOD:
Three Item Platters $17.68
Four Item Platter $20.80
Five Item Platter $24.96
Full Platter $31.20
SIDES:
House Bbq Jackfruit Ribs $8.32
Catfish $8.32
Keiko Oyster Chk'N $11.44
Mac N Cheese $7.28
Yams $6.24
Southern Slaw $5.20
Cornbread With Maple Butter $6.24
Collard Greens $6.24
Regular Fries $5.20
Cajun Fries $7.28
KIDS MENU:
Kid's Mac And Cheese $8.32
Kids Cheeseburger $10.40

Contact:

(612) 326-1326

Tue-Sat: 11:30am - 7:30pm
Sun :11am - 4:30pm
Mon: Closed

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HARD TIMES CAFE REVIEWS

Classic diner food and vibes but vegetarian and vegan-ified. Got the vegan helter skelter with rye toast and tried the biscuits and gravy. I am obsessed with the gravy on the biscuits! Helter skelter was simple but had fresh veggies. Recently had an amazing chai cupcake there! This place is cash only so make sure you bring cash. You write your order on a slip and hand it to them to pay.

I’ve been here three times in the past three days. It’s my first time visiting Minnesota in the winter and im in love. Great food and portion sizes for the price you pay are worth it every time! Eclectic atmosphere and study session friendly. Always great tea and coffee. Worth the cash only experience.

Insanely delicious, best food we had during our week-long visit to Minneapolis. Their Vegan Chef Challenge dish of okonomiyaki was cooked to perfection.

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THE HERBIVOROUS BUTCHER REVIEWS

Been following this place on social media for years, but never got a chance to try out their products. Walked in the shop today and was amazed by how beautiful and authentic this place looks, really great job to the owners and team. Ordered two hot sandwiches, both were outstanding. The prices are pleasantly moderate and the servings are large. Five stars all the way, keep it up.

I had bacon from The Herbivorous Butcher at a local restaurant and absolutely had to have more! I got their breakfast sandwich, which was huge! Fluffy tofu and delicious vegan sausage with a tangy red pepper sauce. Delicious.

This is a small local deli-style joint specializing in vegan meats and cheese, also selling some sandwiches, brats, and vegan baked goods as well. I went here for the first time recently and really enjoyed their sriracha bratwurst and also their havarti cheese. I look forward to returning back and trying more items.

TRIO PLANT- BASED REVIEWS

The food here was absolutely mind-blowing. Easily the best cauliflower wings I’ve ever had. The food was cooked fast and I love that the restaurant is family owned! The owner chatted with us for a bit. There’s cool artwork on the walls to purchase. I cannot praise this place enough! My non-veg family loved the food here too. The fries portions were huge and delicious.

Love it! We went to eat at Trio for my birthday today without really knowing anything about it. The vibe was relaxing and the vegan food was great. The fried cauliflower was perfectly crunchy. My toddler loved the food too. (There is a kids’ menu but we just shared food from our meals.) The people were very nice.

I got the bbq pit. As some who is not vegan absolutely delicious! My sister no longer lives here but the Mac attack is her favorite food in the world so she had to get it! The appetizer of onion rings is huge! The cookies are enough for four! My favorite part was the ranch! I’m obsessed! Yes you can buy a bottle.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

HARD TIMES CAFE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Social Media: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE HERBIVOROUS BUTCHER Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 9
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Multiple Awards: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Social Media: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TRIO PLANT- BASED Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 8
Experience: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Responsiveness: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Video: 10
Table Reservation: 10