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  • This page will list businesses and restaurants in the Twin Cities area that sell food and drink with some kind of  “French” connection.  If your business or restaurant would like to be listed here, please send an email to the Foundation at foundation@fahfminn.org  This listing is a complementary service offered by the French-American Heritage Foundation.

7 Vines Vineyard.  Beautiful Vineyard and Winery.  Sign up for a tour and tasting.  Learn about the history of the property and what led owners Ron and Arlie Peltier to establish 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery.  Enjoy the wine bar, weekly events, music, yoga and more.  Address: 101 Highway 96 East, Dellwood, MN 55110.  Phone: 651-478-6300.  Website:  www.7vinesvineyard.com

Alexis Bailly Vineyard.  Minnesota's Original Vineyard Since 1973. Visit the Winery and Tasting Room on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., (excluding major holidays).  Wines may also be purchased online and at retail locations, and they can be enjoyed at many restaurants.  Jazz In the Vineyard takes place every Sunday in July and August.  Go to the ABV website to learn about more events, activities, recipes, history of the vineyard, and wine.  Address:  18200 Kirby Avenue South, Hastings, MN 55033.  Phone: 651-437-1413.  Website:   www.abvwines.com

Barbette.  Named “Best French Restaurant, Popular Vote” by Mpls-St Paul Magazine,  Barbette has also received “best of'” accolades from local press for its late night dining, desserts, wine list, date spot, music, and, of course, those French fries that accompany the steak frites.  Barbette uses primarily local and organic ingredients, presenting beautiful food in a casual, eclectic, bistro atmosphere.  Website:   www.barbette.com   Address:  1600 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408.  Phone: 612-827-5710.   Barbette Menu

B'beri Desserts.  Urban Fusion Pâtisserie.  (At Le Café — Alliance Française Mpls / St Paul.)  Website: bberidesserts.com.  Address: 227 Colfax Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55405.  Phone: 763-406-1578.  Hours: Monday through Saturday,  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Beaujo’s.  Wine Bar & Bistro.  Website:   www.beaujos.net   Address:  4950 France Avenue South, Edina, MN 55410.  Phone: 952-922-8974.   Beaujo's Wine List    Beaujo's Menu

Bellecour Bakery at Cooks.  Named after Place Bellecour in Lyon, France, Bellecour Bakery offers pastries and lunches daily.  Website: bellecourbakery.com  Address:  201 N 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401.  Phone: 612-223-8167.  North Loop Neighborhood.

Breizh Crêperie at Minneapolis Cider Co.  Authentic French Crêpes.  Craft Ciders.  Unique Cocktails.  Website:  minneapoliscider.co   Address:  701 SE Ninth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414.  Phone: 612-888-1357.

Bûcheron. French-American fine dining in a relaxed environment. “Bûcheron” is the French word for “lumberjack.”  Website: bûcheronrestaurant.com  Address: 4257 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55409.  Phone: 612-255-5632.  Hours: Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.  Kingfield Neighborhood.

Café Astoria.  Coffee and Tea.  Breakfast and Brunch.  Crêpes.  Website:   www.cafeastoria-stpaul.com   Address: 180 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102.  Phone: 651-340-9471.

Cajun 2 Geaux.  Food Truck and Catering Featuring Cajun Food.  Website:   www.cajun2geaux.com   For more info, contact owner Tim Glover at 612-860-9131.  Email:  cajun2geaux@gmail.com

Cavé Vin.  French and New American Restaurant.  Website:   www.cave-vin.net   Address:  5555 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410.  Phone: 612-922-0100.  Southwest Minneapolis.

Chocolat Céleste.  The Chocolate Shop.  Named One of the Top Chocolatiers in America.  Website:   www.chocolatceleste.com   Boutique Location:  652 Transfer Road, Suite 16A, Saint Paul, MN 55114.  Phone: 651-644-3823.

Chloe by Vincent. French Restaurant. Featuring: “Every day French food, unpretentious flavors, expertly executed. A casual French restaurant that serves the food French families relish.”  Website:  chloebyvincent.com  Located in he Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District, in Downtown Minneapolis. Address: 700 S 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415.  Phone: 612-200-8041.

Crêpe and Cake.  The Fine Art of French Crêpes.  Website:   www.crepeandcake.com   Food Truck Locations:  Maple Grove Farmers Market, Thursdays 3 – 7.  Excelsior Farmers Market, Tuesdays 2 – 6.  Golden Valley Farmers Market, Sundays 9 – 1.  Also available for private parties.   Crêpe and Cake Menu

Crêpe & Spoon.  Ice Cream Parlor and Crêperie.  Website:  www.crepeandspoon.com   Address:  339 22nd Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418.  Phone: 763-205-0978.

D'argent Bakery.  Naturally-Leavened Breads Made with Organic Ancient Grains. French Pastries.  www.dargentbakery.com   Click here to contact the bakery and become a subscriber:  Contact/Subscriptions  Your orders will be picked up at the micro-bakery location.  Minneapolis Longfellow Neighborhood.

Erté Restaurant and The Peacock Lounge.  Great Dining.  Great Music.  Website:   www.ertedining.com   Address:  323 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55412.  Phone: 612-623-4211.   Dinner Menu   Music Schedule   Located in the Historic Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis.

Fhima's Minneapolis. A modern take on French Moroccan cuisine.  Website:  www.fhimasmpls.com   Address:  40 S 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.  Phone: 612-353.4792.  Fhima's Menus  Located in City Center, Historic Downtown Minneapolis.

The French Hen Café.  Cathedral Hill Café Featuring French and Créole-Inspired Breakfasts and Lunches.  Website:   www.frenchhencafe.com   Address:  518 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102.  Phone: 651-222-6201.

French Meadow Bakery & Café.  Fresh.  Organic.  Local.  Website:   www.frenchmeadowcafe.com   Addresses:  1662 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105.  Tel: (651) 789-8870.   Address:  2610 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55408.  Phone: 612-870-7855.  And, during the Minnesota State Fair, 1703 Carnes Avenue, Falcon Heights, MN 55108.   French Meadow Bakery and Café Menu

The Harriet Brasserie.  Brunch.  Tea Time.  Dinner.  Website:   www.lakeharrietbrassiere.com   Address:  2724 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55419.  Phone: 612-354-2197.   See Photos   Linden Hills Area.

KRMA Foods. Online French Pastry Bakery.  High-Vibe Living — “Kale in one hand and champagne in the other.”  Check out the pastries from around the world, superfood breads, and sweet treats!  Beautiful photos, and item descriptions. Try the kouign amann, a specialty of Brittany, France.  Website:  www.krmafoods.com  Order online.  Freshly baked pastries sent directly to you; nationwide free shipping on $50+ orders.  Phone: 601-348-5349.

La Belle Crêpe Catering.  Website:   www.labellecrepe.com   Address:  825 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402.  Phone: 612-333-1100.

La Boulangerie Marguerite.   French Bakery: Breads, Rolls, Viennoiseries, Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies, Bars, Scones, Savories, and Pâtisseries.  Website:  la-marg.com   Address:  1279 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105.  Phone: 651-699-9292.    Hours:  Monday, 6 a.m. – Noon.  Tuesday – Saturday 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.   At the corner of Randolph Avenue and Syndicate Street South.  Proprietors:  Chef François Kiemde and Melissa Borgmann-Kiemde.

La Delicious Bread.  French Café and Bake Shop.  Website: ladeliciousbread.com  Address: 2158 Rice Street, Maplewood, MN 55113.  Phone: 651-797-4620.  Just south of Hwy 36, at Rice Street and County Road B East.

La Société du Thé.  Marchands de Thé.  Fine Quality Whole Leaf Teas from Around the World.  And, Desserts!  Website:  www.la-societe-du-the.com   Address:  2708 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.  Phone: 612-871-5148.  Lowry Hill East Neighborhood.

L’More Chocolat.  Discover the European Chocolate Experience.  Address:  633 Lake Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391.  Phone: 952-923-1621.  Website:  www.lmorechocolat.com  Classes and Events 

Mademoiselle Miel.  The Beekeeping Chocolatier.  Website:   www.mademoisellemiel.com   Address:  Honey Kitchen and Showroom, 342 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul, MN 55102.  Phone: 651-226-4703.

Maison Darras.  Casual Lunch Spot.  Website:   www.maisondarras.com   Address:  401 Robert Street, Suite 205, Saint Paul, MN 55101.  Phone: 651-379-2770.  Downtown Saint Paul, Securian Building Skyway.

Maison Margaux. Paris in the North Loop. Brasserie, Underground Bar, Event Center, Terrace. Website:  maisonmargauxmpls.com  Address:  224 N 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401. Phone: 612-900-1800.

Marc Heu Pâtisserie Paris.  Authentic French Chef.  Artistic French Pastries.   Website:  www.marcheuparis.com  Address: 156 N Dale Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Phone: 651-666-1464.  Retail Hours:  Tuesday–Friday 7 am – 12 pm, and Saturday–Sunday 9 am–2 pm.

Meritage.  Distinctive Dining.  Website:   www.meritage-stp.com   Address:  401 Saint Peter Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102.  Phone: 651-222-5670.  Downtown Saint Paul, Between 6th Street and 7th Street.

Mon Petit Chéri.  Café and Bakery.  Website:   www.mpcstillwater.com   Address:  310 Main Street South, Stillwater, MN. Phone: 665-342-1528.

Normandy Kitchen.  Classic Bistro Cuisine.  Live Music.  Website:   www.normandykitchen.com   Address:  405 8th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55404.  Phone: 612-455-1204.   Normandy Kitchen's Menu

Paris Dining Club.  A Chic French Bistro Meal Kit Service, by James Beard nominated Chef Jamie Malone. Curbside Pickup, or Delivery. Website: parisdiningclub.com   Address: 414 N 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401.  Order Online.  Pre-Fixe-Menus

Pâtisserie 46.  Café and Bakery.  Website:   www.patisserie46.com   Address:  4552 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN  55419.  Phone: 612-354-3257.  Kingfield Neighborhood.

Pâtisserie Margo.  Small Family Owned Bakeries. Website:   www.patisseriemargomn.com  Locations:   Edina and Excelsior.  Addresses:  4510 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55424.  Tel:  (952) 926-0548.  And, 284 Water Street, Excelsior, MN 55331.  Phone: 952-746-2232.  Breakfast Menu   Our Daily Bread   Lunch  Custom Cakes   Tarts   Small Desserts

Patrick's Bakery & Café.  French Meals.  Pastries.  BreadsWebsite:   www.patricksbakerycafe.com  Patrick’s Bakery & Café Voted the Top Best Bakery & Café.  Check Out These Links:   Patrick's Bakery & Café Dinner – Patrick's Bakery & Café  and  Patrick's Bakery & Café Philosophy    Three Locations Now:  Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove; Southdale Square in Edina; and Bachman's in Richfield.   See Addresses

Petite León.  A new restaurant by James Beard Finalist Chef Jorge Guzman and Travis Serbus.  A Blend of French, Mexican, Spanish and American Cuisines.  Website:  petiteleonmpls.com  Address:  3800 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.  Phone: 612-208-1247. Kingfield Neighborhood.

Rose Street Pâtisserie.  Authentically French.  Website:   www.rosestreet.co    Address:  Corner of Snelling and Selby, 171 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55104.  Phone: 651-556-4488.   See Cuisine 

Saint Croix Vineyards.  Founded in 1992.  Award Winning Wines.  Website:  www.scvwines.com  Address:  6428 Manning Avenue, Stillwater, MN 55082.  Phone: 651-430-3310.  Wine Tasting.  Wine Tours.  Live Music Saturday Afternoons June through August.  Enjoy Your Picnic on the Grounds!  Events

Saint Dinette.  French-Inspired Exploration of Flavors from Montreal, New Orleans, Gulf Coast and North AmericaWebsite:   www.saintdinette.com   Address:  261 East Fifth Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101.  Phone: 651-800-1415.  In Lowertown.

Saint Geneviève.  A French Gallic Bistro.  Website:   www.stgmpls.com   Also See:   facebook.com/stgenevieve   Address:  5003 Bryant Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55419.  Phone: 612-353-4843.  Lynnhurst Neighborhood.  

Salut Bar Américain.  “Your Neighborhood French Joint.”  Website:   www.salutbaramericain.com   Address: 5034 France, Edina, MN 55410.  Phone: 952-929-3764.

Sanctuary.  French Restaurant.  Website:   www.sanctuaryminneapolis.com   Address:  903 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415.  Phone: 612-339-5058.   Sanctuary Menu

Sucre & Sel.  Authentic French Catering with Style.  Florence Melin uses local, organic, and seasonal ingredients whenever possible, delivering fantastic French pastries for breakfast and scrumptious made-to-order box and buffet lunches.  Website:   www.sucre-sel.com    Phone: 919-670-9860.  Email: florence@sucre-sel.com.   Sucre & Sel Menu

Sweet Paris: Crêperie and Café.  “Our Mission: Is to Revive the Art of Eating Crêpes.”  Website:  www.sweetparis.com    Address:  265 Radio Drive, Suite K, Woodbury, MN 55125.  Phone: 651-348-6549.  Sweet Paris Menu

TOURS les JOURS.  French-Asian Bakery Café.  “Freshly Baked, Everyday”  Enjoy artisan breads, pastries, gourmet cakes, and desserts baked in-store daily. Beverages include: bold expresso, coffee, tea, and hand-crafted smoothies.  Website:  www.tljus.com   Address 6601 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN 55423. Phone: 612-887-8668. 

Truffles and Tortes Dessert Café.  Bakery and Café.  Website:   www.trufflesandtortes.com   Addresses:  206 Main Street East, Anoka, MN  55303.  Phone: 763-432-7645.  And, 72 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55426.  Phone: 763-512-0944.

Trung Nam French Bakery.  Website:   https://trung-nam.squarespace.com/#home   Address:  739 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104.  Phone: 651-229-0887.  Frogtown Neighborhood.

Viet Cajun and Noodles.  Cajun All Day!!!  And More…  Website:  www.vietcajunmn.com  Address:  437 Commerce Drive, #100, Woodbury, MN 55125.  Phone: 651-683-2172.  Near Super Target.   

Vitali’s Café.  Café and Crêperie.  Savory and Sweet Crêpes.  Website:   www.vitalisbristro.com   Address:  Hyatt Regency Hotel, Second Floor, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Suite 2270, Minneapolis, MN 55403.  Phone: 612-596-4610.