Central deli and coffee
1831 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Crema's Take
“Central Deli and Coffee draws folks in with a genuinely inviting atmosphere anchored by a beautiful water feature that makes it feel like a refuge from the busy Minneapolis streets. Their daily specials and Friday quesadillas keep regulars coming back, though the kitchen can be slow and the execution inconsistent—you might get a disappointingly thin sandwich or perfectly executed soup depending on the day. It's the kind of place where you can linger over coffee and a pastry for hours, assuming you're patient with the pace and willing to take the occasional culinary gamble.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
I love the water feature! I get the daily special when I come here and they don’t disappoint! I can recommend the quesadillas on Fridays and then the chicken sandwich and the broccoli cheddar soup also hits the spot.
Service is not great. I also found paper in my sandwich. I ordered a sandwich and waited for about 20 min for it to be prepared. I was curious why it was taking so long until I realized they had placed the sandwich on the table behind me without alerting me. To top it off,…
Not a very good spot. Food was bland. Didn’t taste like it had any salt. Chicken was very dry. Server was inattentive and continued rolling up silverware even when I was clearly ready to order. There was one other person there besides me and they almost mixed up our orders.
This is my $17 without tip sandwich. I’m just disappointed with a sandwich called the “heartstopper” and I got this thin sandwich, just more bread then fillings. I go to a deli so I can get a thicc delicious sandwich, truthfully I’d be better off ordering from JJ in the north…
This is one of the hidden gems of Minnesota! This location is tucked, I wouldn't say its hidden but it's tucked in a great location. Prepare to circle the area for street parking, there is a parking ramp near by but you'll have to walk a bit to eat. I will say, this place is…
Crema Reviews
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