Meeting #8

Modern Cafe
337 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Member pick: Beth
Attendees: Beth, Jenny, TJ

Restaurant description: Nestled in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis, a small but rare treasure in the chest of the DDC (quote from Beth). The Modern Cafe is a diner-style cafe with a genuine look, without trying too hard.

The meal: All three members had coffee (TJ: 6 cups, Beth: 3 cups, Jen: 1 cup). Terri had the Pampered Eggs (scrambled eggs with mushrooms, chives, and cream cheese (TFDF)). Also, a side of hashbrowns and wheat toast. Jenny had Scrambled Eggs (with spinach, tomato, and cheese), pancakes and wheat toast. Beth enjoyed a cheese omelet, crisp bacon, wheat toast and a pancake. Terri and Jenny ended the meal with a refreshing mimosa (TDF).

Rating
Taste: 4.75
Creativity: 4.5
Atmosphere: 4

Memorable moment: Funny coffee stories...Beth asked Terri if she'd like cream in her coffee. Terri said "Just a splash." Beth had barely poured a drop and Terri yelled "THAT'S ENOUGH!" Luckily there was hardly no one in the restaurant--or they'd all been looking at us. We also had a laugh when the waiter approached Jen and said, "Would you like coffee?" and Jenny quickly replied, "YES!" Guess we were all tired that morning. This was the first DDC meeting in months and it was certainly good to be back in action.