Maria's Café
1113 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Crema's Take
“Maria's Café brings Colombian flavors to Minneapolis with cachapas (those irresistible corn pancakes with cotija cheese) that have earned raving devotion from regulars and first-timers alike. Beyond the standout breakfast, you'll find thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere perfect for lingering over weekend brunch, sometimes with live music adding to the experience. The Colombian and regional specialties menu reveals the kitchen's real passion—dishes that go well beyond typical café fare and make this a genuine destination for those seeking something more flavorful than your standard breakfast spot.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and pastries on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Cannot say enough nice things about the cachapas (corn pancakes) with cotija cheese (get it on the side if you're not sure, but the salty sweet is way better than maple syrup on these. Also, good Columbian coffee and other Colombian items on the menu like the Calentao con Huevo…
We come here for the Colombian breakfast on the weekends. The food is good. Sometimes there is live music too. The service can be a little slow and depend on the server, overall a good experience most times.
I think the differences between the dishes listed in the main menu and the ones listed under "Colombian & Regional Specialties" were pretty vast, because everything within the latter category was a hit while most of what I had within the former were okay or simply had moments of…
They have unique selections for pancakes, espresso drinks and breakfast menu. Nothing crazy but I love the Colombian twist to all their food. One of the best pancakes I’ve had.
We came here for brunch. Did not disappoint. Hands down the best corn pancakes I’ve ever had. Service was fast. All of the recommendations the server suggested were so good and flavorful. We came at closing and didn’t feel rushed. Street parking was just fine to find. The…
Crema Reviews
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