Anodyne
Coffee/Tea/Juice
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Neighborhood
- Eat Street (Nicollet)
American
Neighborhood coffee shop and cafe
Anodyne serves standard coffee drinks, has daily soup and sandwich specials, and a steady menu. They offer baked goods, and Suncakes, as well as fresh fruit and emergen-C packets. The space is quiet and cozy, with small tables and a couple of sofas.
On the corner of 43rd and Nicollet, across from Road Runner Records.
- Kid-Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Quiet
Added by v.e.g.a.n. on Sep 26 05 (updated Oct 5 08)
Reviews
I like the neighborhood feel of Anodyne and its cozy atmosphere. But I wasn't impressed with any of their offerings---when I went, they didn't have anything vegan, not even pre-packaged cookies. Their drinks were standard and could be gotten at any of the multiple independent cafes in Minneapolis; these days, it seems most cafes aren't willing to freshly make their own drinks. Instead they rely on powders and concentrates and syrups, to which they just add soy milk and heat. Anodyne is no different. Then again, I don't think most people go to cafes for the drinks. They go for the free wi-fi and a nice place to study/hang out. In that regard, Anodyne knows its clientele well, but it doesn't stand out in any way.
The fact that this coffee shop is only a couple blocks away may be why I patronize it so frequently; but even if that weren't true, I'd still drive out of my way for their consistently vegan chili (which seems to be on the menu every day). A couple of their servers (at present time) are vegan and can easily guide you through their menu.
They don't have many vegan options, but they do have sun cakes, and for only $1.75 - cheaper than whole foods, and cheaper than scones or muffins made in the cafe. The chili I had was great, better than Gigi's, and the bread was good, too. The woman at the counter did tell me that the pita they use has whey in it, but if you'd like a sandwich usually made on pita, you can have it made on other bread if you prefer. Their veggie burgers are not vegan.
never had their coffee, but i did like the vegan plate i got that had cornbread, chili, and some greens (wouldnt exactly call it a salad, tho!) prices are a bit high and portions small, which is often the case in a coffee shop cafe.