About The Seward Cafe is a restaurant in the Seward neighborhood of south Minneapolis. We have been open since 1974 and are the oldest collectively run business in town. It is the purpose of the collective owners of the Seward Cafe to create a work environment that fosters respect, equality and mutual support between workers. The principles that guide our actions include social and environmental responsibility.
Dinner Dinner is served daily from 5 – 10pm substitute vegan cheese for .50 on any dish Starters Nachos locally made, organic corn chips topped with organic black beans, white cheddar, tomato, scallions served with salsa & sour cream Pita & Hummus our housemade organic hummus serverd with warm pita bread Hummus & Vegetable Plate organic hummus served with carrots, cucumber, tomato, broccoli, kalamata olives, spinach, onion, and warm pita Entrees Mac & Cheese or Vegan Mac & Cheese house made vegan or cheddar cheese sauce over cavatappi noodles and steamed broccoli, topped with melted white cheddar or vegan cheese, bread crumbs and scallions Tacos 3 tacos with organic black beans, red onion, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, cheese, sour cream & salsa served with locally made corn tortillas add local free range organic spicy pulled chicken for an extra charge Radical Roots Stir-fry your choice of tofu or locally made organic tempeh stir-fried with kale, broccoli, beets, carrot and ginger. served on a bed of brown rice Organic Black Beans and Brown Rice served with scallions and sprouts add melted white cheddar for 1.00 Burgers & Sandwiches Served with a side of housemade roasted potatoes Substitute local, organic corn chips & salsa, a side salad, bacon baked beans, black beans, a cup of soup or chili for potatoes on any burger/sandwich for an extra charge Midwestern Veggie Burger house-made with Minnesota harvested wild rice topped with Wisconsin cheese curds and grilled mushrooms, served with a side of creamy coleslaw burger contains egg Wizard Burger vegan house-made mung bean patty with lettuce, onion, cucumbers, tomato, sprouts & spicy veganaise, served with a side of vegan coleslaw and sprouts 6.25 Seward’s Torta local, organic, free range egg (or tofu) fried and topped with organic black beans, cilantro, tomato, red onion, cheese & spicy mayo on housemade herb bread. Served with local, organic corn chips & salsa instead of potato wedges Add Local, free range, organic spicy pulled chicken for an extra charge BBQ Chicken Sandwich slow roasted and hand pulled local free range organic chicken on a locally made bun served with a side of bacon baked beans on a bed of kale & coleslaw Tempeh Gyro organic marinated tempeh wrapped in pita with cucumber, tomato, onion & romaine served with cucumber tahini sauce & kalamata olives add feta for a small charge Grilled Cheese melted white cheddar with tomato slices on grilled herb bread Create your Own Grilled Cheese served on housemade herb bread with white cheddar or vegan cheese Add up to four toppings: •tomato •red onion (grilled caramelized, or raw) •sport peppers •spinach •kale •olives •pesto •mushroom •garlic •scallion •pickles •roasted beets •one egg •sauerkraut •apples add these special toppings for $2 extra: •local, free range, organic spicy pulled chicken •marinated tempeh •feta cheese •goat cheese Brats local and organic pork brat or housemade vegan brat on a housemade vegan bun served with coleslaw. Add a side of bacon baked beans for a small charge Plain Brat Chicago Ave Brat topped with mustard, pickle, onion, tomato, sport pepper, celery salt and cucumber relish Chili-Cheese Brat topped with house made V chili, white cheddar and scallions Kraut Brat topped with sauerkraut Soup & Salad soups & salads are served with a slice of housemade herb bread, substitute a side of brown rice free of charge. Add a 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich for 2.50 salad dressing options: tofu tahini, creamy feta, maple ginger or balsamic vinaigrette Soup of the Day check the specials board or ask a friendly counter worker Vegan Chili made with organic beans; served with your choice of roasted jalapeño cheddar or vegan gluten free cornbread Chili Deluxe bowl of vegan chili topped with white cheddar, onions & sour cream served with your choice of roasted jalapeño cheddar or vegan gluten free cornbread Greek Salad lettuce & spinach with red onion, cucumber, tomato, scallions, kalamata olives & feta with balsamic vinaigrette Side Salad mixed greens, carrot, tomato, cucumber and red onion Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad with caramelized onions, goat cheese & toasted walnuts. Served with balsamic vinaigrette
Lunch lunch is served 11 – 4:30 every day SANDWICHES all sandwiches are made with house-made herb bread and served with local, organic corn chips & a pickle. Wizard Burger vegan house made mung bean patty with lettuce, onion, cucumbers, tomato, sprouts and spicy veganaise add feta for 1.00 Grilled Cheese melted white cheddar or swiss with tomato slices on grilled herb bread Half Sandwich & Cup of Soup or Side Salad one of the above sandwiches and your choice of a cup of homemade soup or a side salad Pesto Cream Cheese Sandwich house made walnut pesto blended with neufchatel, cucumber, spinach, and sprouts on warmed herb bread Hummus Sandwich house made hummos on warmed herb bread with fresh spinach, tomato, cucumber & sprouts T.L.T. or B.L.T your choice of locally made organic grilled marinated tempeh or local free range bacon with fresh lettuce & tomato on grilled herb bread LUNCH SPECIALTIES Nachos organic corn chips with pinto or black beans, tomato, scallions & melted white cheddar. served with salsa & sour creamOrganic Chips & House made Salsa Organic Beans & Brown Rice your choice of black or pinto beans with brown rice topped with scallions and sprouts Hummus Plate a cup of our housemade hummus served with fresh spinach, cucumbers, tomato slices, red onion, kalamata olives, sprouts & warmed flatbread 6.50 add feta 1.00 Pita & Hummus a cup of our housemade hummus served with warmed flatbread Tempeh Gyro grilled marinated tempeh with diced cucumber, tomato, red onion & lettuce wrapped in warmed flatbread. served with corn chips, kalamata olives & vegan tahini sauce add feta for 1.00Radical Roots Stir Fry organic tofu or locally made organic tempeh stir-fried with broccoli, carrots, beets, ginger & kale served on a bed of brown rice Tacos three tacos with organic black beans, white cheddar, red onion, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro in locally made corn tortillas. served with salsa and sour cream SALADS & SOUPS served with your choice of balsamic vinaigrette, creamy garlic feta, maple ginger or tofu-tahini dressing Greek Salad organic romaine lettuce & spinach, red onion, cucumber, scallions, kalamata olives, feta cheese & sprouts 6.00Side Salad a small bowl of mixed greens, carrot, tomato, red onion, and cucumber Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad with caramelized onions, goat cheese & toasted walnuts. Served with balsamic vinaigrette SOUP Soup of the Day see our specials board or ask to hear our seasonal soups. all soup specials are served with a slice of herb bread
Breakfast Breakfast is served daily until 3:30pm All Earth Breakfasts, omelettes, and hashbrown supremes come with one slice of toast. For no extra charge you can substitute two corn tortillas. EARTH BREAKFASTS Egg free option: substitute tofu, pinto, or black beans for eggs for no extra charge. substitute soy free vegan cheese for .50 Basic Earth hashbrowns and organic eggs scrambled together to make one hearty breakfast Green Earth hashbrowns and organic eggs scrambled together and topped with steamed broccoli Red Earth hashbrowns and organic eggs scrambled together and topped with rancheros sauce Super Earth hashbrowns, organic eggs and onions scrambled together and topped with melted white cheddar Super Green Earth hashbrowns, organic eggs and onions scrambled together and topped with steamed broccoli & melted white cheddar Super Red Earth hashbrowns, organic eggs and onions together and topped with grilled onions and rancheros sauce Red Green Earth hashbrowns and organic eggs and onions scrambled together and topped with broccoli and rancheros sauce Super Red Green Earth hashbrowns, organic eggs and onions scrambled together and topped with broccoli, rancheros sauce &melted white cheddar Organic Eggs(any style) The Diner two eggs any style, toast & hashbrowns The Early Bird get a discount on the diner breakfast when you order before 9am on weekdays Hashbrowns yukon gold potatoes shredded thick and browned in a cast-iron skillet. whole- or half plate portions. Hashbrown Supreme hashbrowns topped with grilled onion, green peppers, mushroom, fresh tomatoes & melted white cheddar Pork Sausage two links of local, free-range sausage Bacon two thick slices of local free-range bacon Vegan Sausage two GMO free patties OMELETTES All omelettes served with toast & sprouts Create Your Own 2 Egg Omlette with up to three items, or 3 egg omlette with up to four items choose from: mushrooms, onions, green pepper, broccoli, tomato, spinach, kale, carrots, kalamata olives, white cheddar, feta,, vegan cheese, pesto, rancheros sauce, garlic, pesto cream cheese optionally, add a half order of hashbrowns for an extra charge SPECIALTY 3-EGG OMELETTES Greeky tomato, spinach & feta Super onion, green pepper,tomato, mushrooms & white cheddar Phillips vegan sausage, onion, green pepper & white cheddar Hennepin pesto cream cheese, tomato & spinach Lake Street onions, black or pinto beans, spicy cheddar & rancheros sauce Northeaster walnut pesto, tomato & scallions Riverside broccoli, mushrooms, garlic & white cheddar West Bank tomato, garlic, kalamata olives & feta BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES *substitute tofu for eggs in these dishes for no additional charge Egg Mock Muffin /Tofu Mock Muffin an organic egg or tofu plus vegan sausage, melted white cheddar & sprouts on an english muffin substitute soy cheese: add 50¢ Biscuits & Gravy housemade vegan biscuit topped with vegan cashew-mushroom gravy, tomatoes and scallions B & G Deluxe two biscuits with steamed broccoli, grilled mushrooms & garlic, topped with cashew-mushroom gravy and tomatoes Bagel and Cream Cheese Organic Beans & Rice pinto or black beans with brown rice, scallions & sprouts Huevos Rancheros two organic eggs over easy atop corn tortillas with rancheros sauce & melted white cheddar Huevos Rancheros Deluxe two over easy eggs atop corn tortillas with pinto or black beans, grilled onions, green peppers, and mushrooms topped with rancheros sauce and melted cheddar Bagel Sandwich a sesame bagel with cream cheese, one egg, tomato, and spinach PANCAKES each pancake comes with 1 oz of pure maple syrup and your choice of butter, soy margarine, or tahini. Buckwheat made with local organic flours, milk, eggs & honey Vegan Fluffy a classic diner-style pancake made with local, organic flours & soy milk Righteous made with local, organic rice, millet & corn flours. Wheat, egg, and dairy free. FRUIT apple, orange, banana, blackberry, blueberry choose from: cup of fruit cup of fruit with yogurt bowl of fruit bowl of fruit with yogurt CEREALS Oatmeal bowl of organic oatmeal with your choice of milk & brown sugar or pure maple syrup