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Hen House Eatery

4.5 (5577 reviews)
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Cinnamon Rolls

Mentioned multiple times as amazing, large, fluffy, soft, gooey, and delicious with several reviewers highlighting their size and quality, making them a standout bakery item.

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Banana Bread French Toast

Recommended for its great taste, nice presentation, and perfect sweetness balance; noted by multiple reviewers as a must-try dish.

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Kitchen Sink Omelet

Frequently praised for its generous portions and great flavor, with several reviewers specifically recommending it as a highlight of the menu.

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Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese

Mentioned as a desirable dish that guests wanted to try, noted for its flavorful appeal and a popular item on the menu.

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Carnitas with Eggs

Recommended for its lots of flavor and satisfying portion size, with positive remarks on the accompanying eggs.

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Chicken Sandwiches (Wholly Guacamole and G.O.A.T Chicken)

Highly recommended for juicy, tender chicken with flavorful toppings like guacamole and melted cheese, praised for excellent taste and balance.

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Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

Recommended for fluffy biscuits and well-made sausage gravy without the typical floury taste, paired with eggs and hash browns.

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Hash Browns

Highlighted as some of the best, perfectly buttery and crispy, enhancing the overall breakfast experience.

Location details

114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402, US

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Hours

Monday 7 AM to 3 PM
Tuesday 7 AM to 3 PM
Wednesday 7 AM to 3 PM
Thursday 7 AM to 3 PM
Friday 7 AM to 3 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM to 2 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM to 2 PM

About Hen House Eatery

Sprawling cafe offering classic, locally sourced breakfast and lunch, plus wine and happy hour.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Paid street parking
  • Usually somewhat difficult to find a space

Frequently asked questions

What is Hen House Eatery known for?

Hen House Eatery is best known for its eggs benedict, especially Babe’s Benedict with jalapeño cheddar cornbread, carnitas, cajun hollandaise, and hash browns. Reviewers also repeatedly call out the corned beef hash, chilaquiles rojo, and breakfast sandwiches for being flavorful and well executed.

What dishes are most recommended at Hen House Eatery?

The most recommended dishes include Babe’s Eggs Benedict, corned beef hash, chilaquiles rojo, the chorizo bowl, and the chicken fried steak breakfast. Reviewers also mention the avocado toast, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and the apple cinnamon roll as memorable picks.

What is the atmosphere like at Hen House Eatery?

The vibe is casual, cozy, and trendy, with a busy downtown Minneapolis breakfast crowd and plenty of seating inside, plus bar seating and outdoor seating. Reviewers say it can get loud and packed on game days, but booths are comfortable for talking and the place works well for solo diners, couples, and groups.

Is Hen House Eatery good value, and what is the price range?

Hen House Eatery is in the $20 to $30 range, and reviewers describe the portions as good and the food as high quality. A few mention that some dishes are a little spendy, but they also say the service is fast and the breakfast plates feel worth it for the quality and size.

How long is the wait at Hen House Eatery during busy times?

Wait times can be short or long depending on the day, with some reviews mentioning a 5 minute wait while others describe heavy crowds on Sunday mornings and Vikings game days. The restaurant is known for moving people through quickly, and solo diners sometimes get seated right away at the bar.

Is parking available at Hen House Eatery?

Yes. Paid street parking, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.

Does Hen House Eatery have vegetarian options?

Yes, Hen House Eatery offers vegan options.

Is Hen House Eatery kid-friendly?

Yes, Hen House Eatery is good for kids.

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