Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group - Hennepin Ave - Minneapolis, MN

When ever Parsasole decides to come out with a new restaurant, I'd be a fool not to try it. This unique and trendy hot spot is located in uptown, of course. With a modern diner vibe, this place has a scene to be seen. The entry way from the Calhoun Square entrance is decorated with bold colored lunch trays from back in the day, resembling Lego's in my opinion. The food was delicious and the prices were appropriate. I would love to return sometime for their Sunday Brunch.

      Pictured Above: Lunch tray entrance hallway, central dining room (vita.mn), condiments for the table, southwest veggie burger, turkey club
        For full menu visit: Uptown Cafeteria's Website

• Cuisine: American, Brunch 

• Favorite Food Items: French Fries and Ranch Dressing

• Price: $$/$$$ - Sandwich prices are a little more expensive than your typical diner would charge- ranging from $7.99 for a grilled cheese to $12-13 for a turkey club or tuna melt. Entrees such as mac 'n cheese will cost you about $10, but if you looking for something fancier like a grilled hanger steak, that will cost you close to $22. Brunch is a bit more affordable in the $3-11 dollar range. 

• Ambience:  This place definitely screams uptown. Very trendy atmosphere with open kitchen, diner like booths, and a full bar that has seating all around it. The uptown cafeteria even has rooftop seating for when the MN weather decides to behave. 

• Dress Code: Trendy-Casual-Hipster. Pretty sure you could get away with just about anything here. Seeing as it's located in uptown you'll be likely to see the hipster look more frequently then not. Jeans and a t-shirt are perfectly acceptable. 

• Shell's Rating: 3 out of 5 - Fun place to go for a small group. The bar scene seems to have a following and the food will fill you up. I would like to try this place out for brunch as I have heard mixed reviews. Compared to some of the other restaurants in the area, I would stop in here if I was hungry, in the area, and not dressed up.