What it's actually like
The Copper Hen is beloved as a neighborhood institution with strong community ties and generally excellent brunch food, though quality consistency has slipped in recent months. Most reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and creative menu, but occasional complaints about overseasoning, slow service during busy periods, and food quality inconsistency suggest operational challenges. The restaurant excels at special events and private functions.
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Diners keep mentioning
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Ambiance
cozy-neighborhood
Noise level
lively
Dress code
casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
brunch, date night, family dining
Reservations
direct
Wait reality — Reservations strongly recommended, especially weekends and brunch hours. Walk-ins may face 45+ minute waits during peak times. Arrive early or book ahead; best times are weekday mornings or off-peak hours.
Derived from 70 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
What's cooking
Easter Brunch Buffet
Bread Pudding French Toastvegetarian
Brown Sugar & Lemon Baked Salmongluten free
Carrot Cake Barsvegetarian
Cheddar & Chive Biscuits & Maple Sage Sausage Gravy
Chocolate Cinnamon Rollsvegetarian
Classic Cinnamon Rollsvegetarian
Classic Eggs Benedict
gluten free upon request
Cottage Bacongluten free
Dill & Red Potato Saladvegetariangluten free
Easter M&M Cookiesvegetarian
Fresh Fruitvegetariangluten free
Fried Chicken and Waffle Skewers
Garden Saladvegetariangluten free
mixed greens, grape tomato, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, green olive, lemon oregano vinaigrette
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffinsvegetariangluten free
Gouda Hashbrownsvegetariangluten free
Honey Glazed Hamgluten free
Lemon Blueberry Breadvegetarian
Lemon & Parmesan Fingerling Potatoesvegetariangluten free
Lemon Zest Pancakesvegetarian
Lox
dill cream cheese, capers, toast point; gluten free upon request
Maple Glazed Pork Sausagegluten free
Mini Blueberry Muffinsvegetarian
Mini Doughnut Muffinsvegetarian
Pasta Saladvegetarian
pepita basil pesto, mozzarella, sun dried tomato, farfalle pasta; gluten free upon request
Red Wine Braised Short Ribsgluten free
beef braised heirloom carrots
Scrambled Eggsvegetarian
Turkey Sausagegluten free
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
Blueberry Pancakesvegetarian
Bread Pudding French Toastvegetarian
Cheddar & Chive Biscuits & Maple Sage Sausage Gravy
Classic Eggs Benedict
gluten free upon request
Cottage Bacongluten free
Cranberry & Chicken Salad Mini Croissants
Deviled Egg Potato Saladvegetariangluten free
Fresh Fruitvegetariangluten free
Fried Chicken and Waffle Skewers
Fried Green Tomatoesvegetarian
Fruit Tartvegetarian
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffinsvegetariangluten free
Gouda Hashbrownsvegetariangluten free
Lemon Thyme Cookiesvegetarian
Maple Glazed Pork Sausagegluten free
Marinated Flank Steakgluten free
Mini Blueberry Muffinsvegetarian
Mini Cinnamon Rollsvegetarian
Mini Doughnut Muffinsvegetarian
Pasta Saladvegetarian
sun dried tomato, feta, kalamata olives, basil, couscous salad
Peppered Smoked Salmongluten free
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
saffron rice, chipotle crema
Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoesvegetariangluten free
Saladvegetariangluten free
strawberry, chèvre, candied nut, spinach, poppyseed vinaigrette
Scotcheroosvegetarian
Scrambled Eggsvegetarian
Turkey Sausagegluten free
Find it
Address
2515 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-872-2221