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Colossal Café
(Now Closed)Breakfast Spot and Diner$$$$
Nokomis, Minneapolis
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City PagesAugust 5, 2014Even though Colossal is exclusively a breakfast-lunch joint, but the best thing to order, in fact, may be the takeout dinners, particularly the delicious--and colossal--chicken pot pie. Read more
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Amanda LarsonOctober 17, 2015One of my favorite breakfast spots. I'm usually choosing between a biscuit breakfast sandwich, flappers (yeast pancakes) with brie cheese, or their super awesome biscuits and gravy.UpvoteDownvote
A top breakfast spot, but I just had their turkey sandwich and it too was amazing! Only thing that could make it better is if they got a beer/wine license and opened for dinner like StP location.UpvoteDownvote
Greg POctober 20, 2013Whoever said they take CC was wrong. But some of the best local food around. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives (Food Network) -- worth repeating. Small!!UpvoteDownvote
Nick ArcherAugust 14, 2012I'm usually a breakfast sandwich man but I tried an omelet today and it was really good. Try the one with Sausage, Green Onion, Tomato, Cilantro & Pepper Jack Cheese. Tasty!Upvote1Downvote
William PetersonNovember 2, 2013Only 5 tables and 5 seats at the window counter- don't be intimidated- the line moves quick and the food is always worth the wait!UpvoteDownvote- Nick ArcherJuly 28, 2012For me the breakfast sandwich with sausage patty on biscuit is the best item on the menu hands down. Homemade sausage & made from scratch!UpvoteDownvote
Tyler ChimentiJuly 13, 2012A hidden gem. So much on the menu but I can never pass up the flappers with apple and brie. Come hungry and prepare to be full.UpvoteDownvote
Haeyoon ChangSeptember 13, 2011I went with the pork sandwich which had a wonderful sauce but the pork was a little tough. I should've gone breakfast, it appears their all-day breakfast is where the winners go.UpvoteDownvote
Berzerker Ticking ClockJune 28, 2016Got an omelet. Couldn't even finish there was so much, and I am big. Awesome food in a too small place.UpvoteDownvote
The cook/owner, Bess does it all. Don't plan on lingering as it's tiny and folks will be eyeballing your spot. The marmalade jam, savory scones and egg sammies on homemade buscuits are my fave.Upvote2Downvote
TJ KJuly 4, 2015Get here early, space is limited. The flappers taste like donut pancakes...and this is a good thing.UpvoteDownvote
Love this place!! Their breakfast biscuit rocks!! The spinach and feta scone it's amazing!UpvoteDownvote
Mike VidnovicAugust 7, 2013The Flappers and breakfast sausage were awesome! Limited seating but we were there early enough so it wasn't an issue.UpvoteDownvote
Steph FuernissOctober 30, 2009Best breakfast in Minneapolis. Try homemade cinnamon roll or breakfast sandwich with home made sausage, egg, provolone all on a made from scratch buttermilk bisquit - yum! Read moreUpvoteDownvote
It's different with the new owners. It's still tasty mind you. But it's like a big broadway play, with a cast of stand ins. The songs the same but the heart isn't the sameUpvoteDownvote
Chris RobinsonFebruary 9, 2012Awesome spinach & mushroom omelet, egg & cheese sandwich...and the flapper pancakes are huge!UpvoteDownvote
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Colossal Cafe as seen on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives Read moreUpvoteDownvote- Amy ColettaJune 25, 2011Lives up to the hype. Delicious little dive where everything is homemade. Great coffee.UpvoteDownvote
Please don't bring your baby stroller or baby car seats into the restaurant.Upvote5Downvote
Heidi Garrido HarringtonOctober 26, 2012Cash only. And no machine to make fancy coffee drinks, it's just plain coffee. Plan accordingly.Upvote1Downvote
David SillSeptember 3, 2011Got the egg sandwich on a flapper, bomb diggity! Only $5 too.UpvoteDownvote
Amazing walnut, green apple and brie pancakes. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Aaron HansonMarch 19, 2010Sausage, provolone, and egg on a biscuit, you won't be disappointed.Upvote1Downvote
Sausage flapper sandwich. Stop reading and order it already!UpvoteDownvote
It's all good here... food by a foodie. try a flapper sandwich!Upvote1Downvote- don't pass on the huevos rancheros if they are the specialUpvoteDownvote
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
(612) 729-2377
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Parking
Street, Public Lot
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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