Cafe Brenda – natural restaurant extraordinaire - conveniently located in the heart of Minneapolis’ historic warehouse entertainment district. For over 25 years featuring the finest in gourmet vegetarian and fresh seafood cuisine. Nationally recognized as one of the best restaurants in the country. Enjoy the best of downtown with dinner at Cafe Brenda before taking in a show at one of the areas numerous theatres, an event at Target Center or some great local and national music at one of the many clubs in the neighborhood.

Selection From The Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Shrimp Quesadilla . . . . . 8.95

Grilled Shrimp Tortilla with Sauteed Shrimp, Roasted Poblano Pepper, Tomatillo Sauce and Cheese.

Miso Paté . . . . . 5.95

Toasted Sesame Butter, Miso and Herb Spread with Vegetables,Olives and Croutons.

Organic Greens and Chevre Salad . . . . . 6.95

Hazelnuts And Fresh Fruit On A Bed Of Greens.

Caspian . . . . . 7.95

Hummus With Preserved Lemon And A Sweet Red Pepper, Walnut, Pomegranate Dip. Served with Pita Bread.

Savory Wild Mushroom Pistachio Paté . . . . . 6.95

Slice of Warm Button and Porcini Mushroom Paté. Served with a Cranberry Fruit Chutney & mustard Sauce.

Edamamé . . . . . 4.50

Fresh Steamed and Chilled Soy Beans Topped with Sea Salt.

Soba Salad . . . . . 6.95

Japanese Buckwheat Noodles In A Spicy Ginger Tahini Dressing On A Bed Of Greens Tossed In A Sesame Vinaigrette. .

Entrees

Entrees served with basket of peasant bread and our homemade corn bread.

Fresh Salmon  . . . . .17.95

Broiled And Stuffed With Mushroom Uxelles. Drizzled With A Green Onion Oil.

Fresh Walleye . . . . .17.95

Sauteed in a Sesame Crust and topped with a Blackberry ginger Terriyaki

Oaxacan Chicken . . . . .16.95

Sauteed Breast with a Mole Verde. Served with Rice and a Green Salad

Southwestern Mock Duck Tacos . . . . .13.95

Topped With Cheddar Cheese and Tomato & Vegetable Salsa. (Tofu Sour Cream Available).
(Tofu Sour Cream available).

Sozai . . . . .12.95

Organic Brown Rice, Natto Miso, Savory Bean of the Day, Steamed Broccoli, Arame Sea Vegetable, Marinated Tofu, Vegetable, Nappa Pickle, Red Cabbage Salad and Baked Yams.

Croquettes . . . . .13.95

Two Sauteed Grain, Bean & Vegetable Patties. Topped with an Accompanying Sauce.

Selections from the Lunch Menu

Salads & Sandwiches

Ginger Glazed Mock Duck Salad . . . . .9.95

Warm Organic Mock Duck in a Maple Glaze on a Bed of Mixed Greens, Chinese Noodles and Vegetables in a Peanut, Lemongrass Dressing.

Nicoise Salad . . . . .9.95

Albacore tuna, Tomato, Olive, Artichoke Hearts,Green Beans, Egg, Red Onions, Croutons on a Bed of Mixed Greens Dressed in an Olive Oil Vinaigrette. Topped with an Herbed Mayonnaise.

Greek Salad . . . . .8.95

Variety of Mixed Greens and Spinach Tossed in an Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Herb
Vinaigrette with Bermuda Onion, Cucumber, Olive, Tomato, Pepperoncini. Topped with
French Sheep Feta Cheese.

Caesar Salad . . . . .8.95

Chicken Ceasar Salad . . . . .12.95

Crisp Romaine Lettuce with a Classic Parmesan Cheese, Anchovy and Olive Oil
Dressing and Garlic Croutons.

Chevre Salad with Fresh Fruit . . . . .8.95

Goat Cheese Rolled In Fresh Herbs & Marinated Figs & Hazelnuts And Fresh Fruit On A Bed Of Greens Dressed In A Raspberry shallot Vinaigrette.

Brenda Burger . . . . .8.95

Our Homemade Vegetable, Brown Rice, Nut Burger. Sauteed and Served on a
Bun with Tomato, Lettuce, Pickle, Ketchup and or Mustard

Grilled Organic Tempeh Reuben . . . . .7.95

Marinated And Sauteed Tempeh Topped With Swiss Cheese. Sauerkraut and a Tomato & caper Mayonnaise On Marble Rye Bread.

Tunisian . . . . .6.95

Albacore Tuna Sandwich With Tomato, olives and Bermuda Onion, cucumber and Pepperoncini with a spicy harissa or Herb Mayonnaise on a bun.

Smoked Salmon . . . . .8.50

Cold Smoked Salmon And Cream Cheese On Marble Rye Bread. Served With Tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and Cornichons.

Turkey . . . . . 8.50

Sliced Free Range Turkey Breast And Swiss Cheese Topped With Mango Chutney herb Mayonnaise And Lettuce on a Marble Rye Bread.

Omelette Of The Day . . . . .8.50
Two Vegetarian Soups Offered Daily . . . . .4.50
Desserts: Changing Selection All Homemade Using Fresh Fruits, Honey, Organic Sugar And Maple Syrup