Market, Cafe & Cocktail/Wine Bar nestled in the heart of downtown Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka. The scratch kitchen offers freshly made prepared foods, made-to-order sweet and savory menu items as well as a wide variety of retail and grocery provisions prepared both in house and brought in from outside artisans. The beverage offering includes craft beers, wines, specialty cocktails, NA refreshments as well as Intelligentsia Coffee & Espresso.
Kelly Downing
First the bad. We happened to go on a very busy day, and that showed a lot of their weaknesses, poor planning, failure of management to just stop and look and ask how can we make this better and make this better for all the people waiting for drinks, food etc… it was a mess! So, once I got past all that, I know why so many people come here, the food is fantastic! You come in find a table or go straight to a drink line or to a food and drink line (someone forgot to think about the people standing in line and what to do with them). While in the food line you do get to seem some fantastic looking food. Once you order you get a number for your table and then they bring the food to you. The food is worth the wait, it’s just so good. Five of us had a little of everything. I had a hot crispy chicken sandwiches. It had a little heat, more of a warm crispy chicken sandwiches but tasted great, from the special sauce, home made pickles and juicy chicken and soft bun. I’d come back just for that. My wife had the French toast and was more of a French toast bread pudding, and needed a little more crunch, but good. Plate sized pancake is one of the best my daughter said she has had. My son-in-law had the hot crispy chicken sandwich as well, and we both rated the heat as a point five (.5) on a scale of 1-5.
We made reservations for five and a table had our same on it when we got there. It is a place to try!
… moreCristina Tierney
Such a delicious and fun brunch spot! I highly recommend the sourdough avocado toast and the blueberry & huckleberry muffin. We were there yesterday for my birthday, is it too soon to go back?
… moreAmanda
We were driving around Wayzata hoping to enjoy the lake views from the dock and pier and decided to find some coffee for a nice walk through the area. After searching nearby options, we came across The Grocer’s Kitchen. They offered a full-service dine-in option, and after browsing the menu, we realized we were hungry enough to sit down and have lunch.
I ordered a double shot of espresso and a plain black iced coffee, while my boyfriend ordered an affogato. As someone who brews espresso at home, I immediately noticed the espresso grind was too fine, which made both the espresso and iced coffee overly acidic and not very enjoyable. I ended up adding caramel flavoring to the iced coffee to help balance the sharpness, which helped slightly. The affogato, unfortunately, was also underwhelming, the vanilla soft serve was fine, but the espresso acidity overpowered the dessert.
We were also surprised by the price: $4 for a single espresso and $10 for the affogato. Considering we regularly make them at home with premium ingredients like Häagen-Dazs (getting multiple servings from one pint), it felt overpriced for the quality and portion.
For lunch, we both ordered the Crispy Chicken Goddess Greens Salad. The portion was generous, and the chicken was crisp and well-cooked. However, the presentation could use some work, it came with two chicken tenders simply sliced in half and placed on top rather than being chopped or tossed into the salad. It was also very heavy on Caesar dressing, which made the salad a bit too salty. With half the dressing, it could’ve been excellent.
The space itself is stylish, very Pinterest-inspired, with a lively, somewhat loud atmosphere. It gives off a strong “girl’s brunch” vibe, and I can see the appeal for a social outing or quick bite in a trendy setting. Overall, it’s a fun concept in a great location, but the execution, especially with the coffee and value, could definitely be improved.
… moreDear Rachel
The Green Goddess salad was absolutely spectacular — fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. I also tried the cucumber martini, and it was so refreshing and crisp, the perfect complement to the meal. Highly recommend both! ✅
… moreBeth Ryan
I had never gone for dinner service, usually breakfast or lunch. Just wanted a quiet, nice meal. They weren’t terribly busy so I picked a table way in the back by the windows. I had what I would consider one of the top 10 best meals of my life: the Crab & Lobster Cacio e Pepe. I think I could eat this every day forever. Creamy, peppery pasta with large chunks of crab and lobster, very hot (not spicy hot). A big portion, too. I have leftovers.
I had a wonderful drink that came in a mason jar. Rosemary and rose something. Also delicious.
I also had a small, lovely salad. I couldn’t decide on the dressing so I asked for some of each: Green Goddess and house vinaigrette. Both yummy.
My only complaint is I wish they would have brought the salad first instead of together.
I absolutely highly recommend this lovely place and amazing food. I had already eaten a few bites when I took the photos so the portions are even larger. Delicious!
… moreCorinne Marker
Amazing little spot! We came for breakfast and were blown away with how delicious the food was. Highly recommend a visit here!
… moreLisa Zahn
My husband and I love this place. Every meal we’ve eaten has exceeded our expectations for flavor. In other words, the food is delicious! Coffee is excellent too. The indoor atmosphere is cozy and during the warmer months the patio is the best. Especially because there are usually several dogs out there with their families! This is just an all around great hang out or meet friends for a meal or beverage spot.
… moreMicaela Pekarek
If you’re looking for a place to step into what feels like a cookbook, this is your place.
I’m obsessed with every item on the menu. So fresh, so delicious, bursting with impactful flavor.
The entire atmosphere in here was thought out from the beautiful backsplash, to copper light fixtures and wood accents.
A must visit.
… moreNathan Ward
This place is amazing! Such a great concept, well designed, staff was really friendly, it was refreshing to see such great menu items, and you can pair it with a list of drinks from the menu as well. Save some room for the bakery products they have for dessert. The chocolate chip cookies were crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle and the sea salt topped off the fabulous taste! A great place to enjoy a dinner. They also have live music on some Saturday nights that is heard throughout the whole restaurant. Bathrooms have an amazing tile and were clean and smelled fresh. Biggest of compliments to the chef, kitchen staff, and servers! I couldn’t have asked for a better 1st time experience!
… moreMorgan Murphy
The. Autumn. Cobb. Salad. Is. So. Good. It is fresh, flavorful, dynamic, textured, & served in a large portion. It’s got smoky blue cheese, chicken, small cubes of bacon, a decadent poached pear, delicate squash (sliced and cooked), coated walnuts, and a bed of mixed greens. Wow. We got it to split 50/50 and I was able to eat 75% of it bc I couldn’t stop staring at it as my partner ate and he graciously offered it to me. We also split the avocado toast, which comes with a poached egg and some soft red onions sliced thin and some berries. The toast was good but kind of hard to eat (thick sliced bread and not very crispy).
You order at the counter and take a number to any open table. The bathrooms are unisex. The water station to grab a glass is near the bar. The vibe is elevated yet approachable. Good place to sit and chat over a meal – it’s not too loud or crowded. There was ample seating when we got there (around 1pm on a weekday). The desserts looked unbelievable and I can’t wait to try some the next time I’m back!
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