patio and dine in seating now open!
Please call 612-870-9842 for reservations or to place your order for curbside pickup.
Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Saturday and Sunday 8am to 3pm.
Welcome to
Maria's Cafe
COLOMBIAN CAFE
Twin Citians have come regard Maria's Cafe as one of metro's prime breakfast destinations.
Each of our famous breakfast or lunch options is prepared from scratch.
DIRECTIONS
Breakfast
Burgers
Colombian
About Us
Maria's Story
María Hoyos, owner and operator of Maria's Cafe, arrived in Minneapolis in 1980 from Medellin, Colombia. In this "City of Flowers" she owned a florist shop and the kitchen was simply a hobby. Her hobby evolved into a calling.
After 14 years with a popular restaurant in South Minneapolis, Maria opened Maria's Breakfast Club on her own in 1993. Business boomed. At the end of her lease, Maria opted to move her restaurant with no success. For the past few years, Maria has performed private catering and worked at two country clubs.
The opportunity to open a new restaurant in Minneapolis resulted from a tip from a former Breakfast Club customer and friend, and an invitation from the American Indian Business Development Corporation to take residence in the Ancient Traders Market.
The result is a beautiful, bright and fun café in the heart of the historic Minneapolis. Arrive early or stay late to visit the beautiful shops of the Ancient Traders Market.
OUR MENU
Specials
Saturday and Sundays from 11:30am to 1:30pm
With Robert Everest
Live Music
Menu
Weekend Special: Sunday
Our Sunday Special brings the flavors of sautéed yucca, a South American root, homemade pinto beans, two scrambled eggs, sausage patties and arepa. You are sure to enjoy this exciting dish!
Weekend Special: Saturday
Our Saturday Special is a mix of the Latin American taste. Sweet sautéed plantains paired with our homemade black beans, two scrambled eggs, sausage links and arepa; this white corn biscuit is the most popular breakfast item in Colombia! We top it off with cotija cheese to give it the perfect touch.
Weekend Special: Sunday
Our Sunday Special brings the flavors of sautéed yucca, a South American root, homemade pinto beans, two scrambled eggs, sausage patties and arepa. You are sure to enjoy this exciting dish!
Weekend Special: Saturday
Our Saturday Special is a mix of the Latin American taste. Sweet sautéed plantains paired with our homemade black beans, two scrambled eggs, sausage links and arepa; this white corn biscuit is the most popular breakfast item in Colombia! We top it off with cotija cheese to give it the perfect touch.
Breakfast
Served All Day
1. Two Eggs & Toast ................................................. 4.50
2. Two Eggs, Toast & Bacon
or Sausage or Ham ................................................... 9.75
3. Two Eggs, Toast & American Fries ............. 6.50
4. Hot Oatmeal with Toast ................................... 5.25
With Raisins or Wild Rice (Add) ............................. 2.50
Peanut Butter & Banana Sandwich ......................... 5.99
Served with Apple Chips
French Toast (Two Western Slices) .................... 6.99
5. Pancakes One Cake Two Cakes
Pancakes ...................................... 2.89 ..................... 5.99
Penélope's Rip Plantain .............4.00 ...................... 7.50
With Cotija Cheese (Add) .......................................... 2.50
Raisin & Walnut Pancake .......... 3.99 ..................... 7.50
Wild Rice Pancakes ................... 3.99 ..................... 7.50
Fausto’s Chocolate Chip P. ....... 3.99 ..................... 7.50
Fruit Pancakes ............................ 3.99 ..................... 7.50
(Choice of Blueberry, Mango, Banana, Raspberry,
Pineapple or Strawberry with Maria’s Homemade
Syrup. .95 per extra flavor)
6. Cachapas Venezolanas
Corn Pancakes………………..........4.50 ………...…….. 8.75
With Cotija Cheese (Add)……………................…….... 2.25
7. Maria’s Colombian Huevos Pericos
Three Scrambled Eggs with Diced Tomatoes, Green
Onions, White Onions, Special Seasoning & topped
with Cheddar Cheese. Served with Homemade
Salsa and Tortilla…....……..........……......................…11.25
8. Juan’s Breakfast Sandwich
One Egg with Cheese & choice of Bacon, Ham, or
Sausage. Served on a Croissant with a side of
American Fries ….............…….................................… 9.25
9. Omelets
―Three Egg Cheese Omelet (choice 2 cheeses)
Mozzarella, American, Cheddar or Swiss ……....... 8.50
―Three Egg Veggie Omelet
Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions, Green Peppers .8.99
Special Extras (each)
Cheese or Vegetable ………………...................……… 2.25
Bacon, Sausage, Ham or Chorizo ……..................... 3.50
10. Pablo’s Omelet
Three Egg Omelet with White Rice, Refried Beans,
Grilled Onion, Cheddar Cheese & Tomato. Served
with Tortilla and Homemade Salsa ......…........... 11.99
11. Giovanni’s Breakfast Wrap
Egg, Rice, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Onions, Green
Peppers & Cheddar Cheese wrapped in a tortilla
with vegetarian Sausage. Served with homemade
Salsa ..............................................................................8.99
Lunch
11:00 am Until Close
Soups
Cup Bowl
Sopa del Día (Monday to Friday)
(Soup of the Day)……………...………….…4.95 ......…...… 6.95
Chili …………………………………………..….4.95 ..……….... 6.95
Frijoles (Pinto Beans) ……………..………4.95………….… 6.95
Black Beans ………………………………..…4.95 ……...…… 6.95
Salads
Salad of the Day ( Monday to Friday)
With Maria’s Special House Dressing ............….…. 9.99
With Chicken (Add) ………………..….....………..…..…. 3.95
Classic Sandwiches
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato (BLT) ……………………......…. 11.50
Grilled Cheese (American & Swiss Cheese) …...….… 11.50
(Three slices of Gourmet Bread)
Classic Club ……………...………………………..……….....…. 11.50
Chicken Breast with Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss
Cheese & Mayonnaise. Served on a Sesame Bun.
Tuna Salad …..…………………………………………..……...... 11.50
Chicken Salad …...…………………………………..………..… 11.50
Vegetarian Sandwiches
Avocado, Cream Cheese & Onion …………….…..…… 11.75
Fresh Avocado, Raw Onions & Cream Cheese
Eggplant Grill ……………………........................................ 11.75
Lemon Marinated Eggplant, with Garlic Sprouts, Swiss
Cheese & Mayonnaise
Veggie Grill ………………….…………………………..….…..… 11.75
Grilled Sandwich with Egg, Green Pepper, Onion,
Tomato, Mushroom, Swiss cheese & Mayonnaise
Vegetarian Patty (Vegan) …………...................….……… 11.75
Grilled Vegetarian Patty with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion
All Sandwiches served on Western Sliced Gourmet Bread With a choice of Homemade American Fries,
Apple Chips, or Corn Chips.
Tortilla Specialties
Fajitas .................................………………….......……….…. 13.99
(Chicken or Beef). Served with Homemade Salsa and a Small Cup of Beans with Rice.
Burritos ……………………..................................……..……. 13.50
(Chicken, Beef, Beans or Huevos Pericos)
Cheese Quesadilla ………………………..……….………….. 11.50
(Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese). Served with
Homemade Salsa
Maria’s Special Quesadilla .......................................... 14.50
Grilled Quesadilla with Green Pepper, Onion, Tomato,
& Cheese with your choice of Beef, Chicken or Black
Beans. Served with Homemade Salsa
Build Your Own Burger
Single 1/3 Pound Burger ...……………………….…………8.50
Double 1/3 Pound Burger …………………………...…. 12.50
Special Extras: American Cheese, Swiss Cheese,
Tomato, Onion Green Pepper, Mushroom ............. 2.25
Bacon ……..………………………………………………...…. 3.50
South African Burger …………..............…...………….... 13.99
1/3 Pound Burger with Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Onion,
& a Slice of Grilled Pineapple or Mango
All Burgers served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle & choice
of Homemade American Fries, Apple Chips, or Corn Chips.
Colombian
Colombian & Regional Specialities
Arepas Rellenas (2 small arepas)
Plain or cheese ……………………………………………… $3.50
Chicken or beef …………………………………………...… $6.99
Arepas a la Venezolana ..………..............……… $10.75
Served with a side of black or pinto beans and aji colombiano
Pelua
Beef, avocado, cheddar cheese
Reina Pepiada
Chicken, avocado
Colombiana
Deep fried chorizo, grilled onions and cheddar
cheese
Paisa5
Filled with real chicharron (pork)
Calentao con Huevos (Colombian breakfast) $12.99
Rice mixed with pinto beans. Served with an egg, Colombian chorizo link, arepa and aji colombiano
Paisa Bowl (Bandeja Paisa) …..…………………… $15.99
A classic, layered dish, starting with rice. Topped with pinto beans, beef, an egg, avocado, Colombian chorizo link, chicharron and arepa
Empanadas con Ají …...……………………………… $9.25
Three savory pastries stuffed with beef and potatoes
Hamburguesa Paisa ………………………..…….… $11.99
Our single 1/3-pound burger. Served in an arepa with a fried egg, grilled onions, cheddar cheese on a bed of ripe plantains (tajadas)
Chorizo Paisa (Pork or chicken) …...……………… $5.95
Two links of our house-recipe Colombian sausage
Pandequeso (Pan de Bono) ….....…………………… $3.75
Colombian cheese bread, baked fresh in-house
Chocolate Colombiano …............………………… $4.75
Rich, vegan Colombian chocolate
With Milk ……………........…………………………………… $5.25
Patacones con Aji …………….………………………… $5.95
Fried green plantains
On The Side
Bacon (Four Strips) ........................................................ 4.95
Sausage (Three Links or Three Patties) ..................... 4.95
Homemade Colombian Sausage (Chorizo) ............... 5.50
One Egg ............................................................................ 1.95
Ham ................................................................................... 5.35
Steak .................................................................................. 8.75
Vegetarian Sausage Patties (Three) ........................... 5.50
Toast .................................................................................. 2.75
English Muffin ................................................................. 2.75
Colombian Cheese Bread (Pandequeso) .................... 3.75
Raisin Bran Muffin (Homemade) .................................. 4.25
Sour Cream ...................................................................... 1.75
Peanut Butter .................................................................. 1.75
Homemade Salsa or Aji Colombiano .......................... 2.95
Tortilla (Corn or Flour) ................................................... 1.75
Homemade American Fries ......................................... 3.75
Cup of White Rice .......................................................... 3.50
Refried Beans .................................................................. 3.50
Beverages
Bottomless Maria’s House Blend
Colombian Supremo Coffee ............................... 2.75
Hot Tea (Black Tea, Green Tea, or Herbal Tea) ......... 2.25
Colombian Hot Chocolate ... 4.25 with milk .......... 5.25
Orange Juice ..................................................................... 2.95
Tropical Juices .................................................................. 3.25
Guava, Guanabana, Mango, Papaya-Pineapple
Milk (Skim or Whole) ...................................................... 2.99
Soda (Coke Products) ..................................................... 2.50
Ice Tea (Tropical Fresh Brewed) .................................. 2.75
Colombian Lemonade (No Refills) .............................. 2.50
Specialty Coffees
Traditional Espresso ....................................................... 2.60
Lightly Roasted Gourmet Espresso
Cappuccino ....................................................................... 4.25
Half Espresso & Half Steamed Milk
Flavored Cappuccino ...................................................... 4.60
Choice of Almond, Vanilla, Caramel or Hazelnut
flavoring
Café Latte ........................................................................ 4.60
Espresso with a Generous Amount of Steamed Milk
Flavored Latte ................................................................. 4.95
Choice of Almond, Vanilla, Caramel or Hazelnut
flavoring
Café Mocha ..................................................................... 4.95
Chocolate Sauce, Espresso, Steamed Milk &
Whipped Cream
Extra Shot of Espresso ................................................. 1.75
Desserts
Coffee Cake .................................................................... 4.25
Corn Bread ...................................................................... 4.25
Ice Cream (Vanilla) ....................................................... 4.25
Hot Fudge Sundae .......................................................... 5.95
Colombian Flan ............................................................... 4.25
Guava Turnover ............................................................... 4.25
All Dessert items are Homemade.
Wine List
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, Robert Mondavi (California)
Moscato, Robert Mondavi (California)
White Zinfandel, Robert Mondavi (California)
Red Wine
Merlot, Robert Mondavi (California)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Robert Mondavi (California)
Drinks
Sake Bloody Mary............................................................ 7.00
Mimosas .......................................................................... 6.00
Colombian Refajo (One liter)...................................... 14.95
A Refreshing Beer Drink!
Banquets
Meeting Receptions Banquets
Let Maria's Cafe host your next private party!
Maria's Cafe is available for meetings and groups events during business hours.
Private functions, including receptions and banquets, may be arranged for parties in one or more of our three seating areas
For private functions, Maria's Cafe features customized menu selections with a Latin flair, served plated, family or buffet style. A selection of domestic and imported beer an wine is available. Additional liquor selections may also be arranged.
We can also arrange for or prepare the following:
Latin guitarist or Latin music ensembles
Fine linens, chair covers, china, silverware ans stemware
Floral arrangements
Favors and place cards
Cal Us Now: 612-870-9842
Reviews
City Pages
2000
Oct 18
"Ave Maria" Oct 18, 2000
"A new morning" Dec 7, 1994
www.citypages.com
Star Tribune
2006
Apr 2
"Small bites, big favors" April 2, 2006. Sunday
"Check please, Minneapolis breakfast option. Oct 18, 2000
"The food patrol" Oct 9, 2002
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Food Network
2008
Dec 10
The Food Network's program
Maria's Cafe was featured on The Food Network's program, "$24 in 24 Hours". Chef Jeff Mauro and Maria had fun making Cachapas !
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Awards
2000
Jun 18
City Pages: Best Pancakes 2000.
First Annual Salsa Fiesta: Best overall salsa.
Mpls, St. Paul Magazine: Marias Cafe features in Best Restauran
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Colourful daytime diner dishing up popular corn pancakes & other hearty North & South American fare.
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Testimonials
I've been to Maria's many, many times, and the food is amazing! Since Maria is Colombian, the Spanish-titled dishes and the separate "specialties" menu are obviously her signature dishes—excellent.
Christina Boyum
Our server and all other employees we encountered were very friendly to us. The food was fantastic. I absolutely plan to come back.
Adam Dolney
Very good breakfast with authentic Columbian food on the menu too! Great place
Molly McIntosh
We were not ready for order on the first round, but the server came back right away. No waiting! Food was excellent! Don't leave without having the corn pancake with cheese. Highly recomended.
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Contact Us
612-870-9842
Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm | Saturday & Sunday 8am to 3pm
Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm
Saturday & Sunday 8am to 3pm
1113 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
612-870-9842
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