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Kafe 421

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Local(612) 623-4900

421 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

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Kafe 421
Local(612) 623-4900

421 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

http://www.kafe421.com/

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Kafe 421 is located in Minnesota. Locals say the restaurant serves genuine Russian cuisine. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features a full bar.

Message From Kafe 421

Incredible Cuisine in the Heart of Dinkytown

  • Casual Deli and Elegant Dining
  • Food prepared fresh daily
  • Complete Takeout Menu

Kafe 421 is the newest restaurant to hit Dinkytown bringing continental flavors to Minneapolis in a warm, friendly and inviting atmosphere. In addition to incredible food, Kafe 421 features an elegant dining room, home-cooked food prepared fresh daily, international wine and beer selection and a complete takeout menu. Hospitality marks this distinctive bistro where everything is made from scratch. You can enjoy wine and beer from around the world to complement our exquisite food, all in the comfort of an elegant dining room. Full Service Catering is also available. Join us on Sundays for an incredible lunch or dinner!

User Reviews of Kafe 421

Yelp.com Review - by jackie t.

5.0 of 5 stars. I heart this place. I have been here so many times and haven't had a bad meal. The service is always good and the meal is usually very reasonably priced. They have a great selection of wines and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Maggie Q.

4.0 of 5 stars. Generally any kind of wine bar freaks me out. Mostly because I'm too dive-y to know much about wine. The person I was with chose something good though and made me feel very high brow. We got to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to this place once, but I loved it. It's pretty pricey, esp for lunch, but it has a great atmosphere, and more importantly, wonderful food. I had the blackened salmon fettuccini,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ralph M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kafe 421 is the gem of Dinkytown. After another craptacular evening at the Library, something drew me into Kafe 421 to grab a glass of wine and maybe more. Maybe I needed a little class.I certainly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina R.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here for a wedding reception and were thoroughly impressed. We tend to prefer quaint, moderately-priced little restaurants that don't put on airs and let the quality of the food and service...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen H.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my go-to restaurants in Dinkytown, especially with a group of people or when trying for something 'nice' but not too expensive or crazy. That said, while they make excellent food that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I discovered this place in 2007 (or maybe it was 2005?), and went there twice for my birthday dinner that year...once with my parents, and once with my boyfriend-at-the-time's parents. Each time, I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Very good... by Ann S. at InsiderPages

The food is very good as is the atmosphere. I've had some good sandwiches there. The service was also good. It tends to be really crowded, and can be hard to get a table, and parking in the area can be...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J S.

3.0 of 5 stars. My Sister-in-law and I went here before our massages at Centerpoint (right across the street in the Technology building). We got a little bit early (4:45 p.m.) and had no trouble getting a table....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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Amazing!!!!

Kafe 421 catered my wedding on October 4th at the Weisman Art Museum. My guests are still raving about the food. The servers where professional and prompt. The steak done perfect and wine glasses always...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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This is a Lovely Place

This place is pretty delicious and is an excellent place to have a glass or wine, a sandwich, or go on a date. The decor is right out of Europe. It's sweet, mild, and just an nice place to eat. The prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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LOVE this place

This is a cute, sophisticated cafe in Dinkytown with tasty good, warm...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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the absolute best by Carolyn M. at InsiderPages

Kafe 421 is a wonderful place. Georgia, the owner, is a gracious hostess and makes everyone feel special. The food is excellent. Kafe 421 also offers catering services. People usually don't miss lunch meetings...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Okay

We went to Kafe 421 for an early dinner and we were sat in the back area where it was very cute. We ordered the sampler appetizer that had spanakopita and artichoke dip. The spanakopita tasted like it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Food extraordinaire

We have eaten here numerous times since the Cafe opened and find each experience better than the last. It doesn't make any difference if it's lunch or dinner the food is always good and the desserts are simply...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Amazing Valentine's Day dinner

I cannot begin to explain how wonderful Kafe 421 was for Valentine's Day. I made a reservation for 7:30 for my date and I. We had a 10 minute wait for our table but there were literally no open tables in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Friendly, good service, consistently excellent food, reasonable prices and a large and eclectic menu (for such a small place). This is not really a first date want to impress somebody with how cool...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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Fancy food at an affordable price!

I've been to Kafe 421 several times, and have never been disappointed. I've even had a birthday dinner there with 10 friends, and still experienced the same exceptional food and service I would if I were only...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Fancy food at an affordable price!

I've been to Kafe 421 several times, and have never been disappointed. I've even had a birthday dinner there with 10 friends, and still experienced the same exceptional food and service I would if I were only...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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Wow! Couldn't have been more impressed...

What a great place! I can't believe I hadn't heard much about it. We had a group of 14, which can get a little overwhelming for a small place, but the service was incredible, helpful and friendly. Each...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Best food on campus

Don't let its size fool you; Kafe 421 is amazing. The food is reasonably priced, and you get what you pay for. I recommend sitting on the patio for Dinkytown's best people watching. The service was a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Best food on campus

Don't let its size fool you; Kafe 421 is amazing. The food is reasonably priced, and you get what you pay for. I recommend sitting on the patio for Dinkytown's best people watching. The service was a bit...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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Best appetizers in town

I go there for appetizers all of the time. It's the best calamari I've ever had. The calamari to fried ratio is huge. It's perfectly cooked, not rubbery or chewy and it comes with this roumelade sauce that has...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Iris S.

5.0 of 5 stars. THIS PLACE BLOWS ME AWAY EVERY SINGLE TIME.I realize that there are "nicer", "swankier", "posher" Minneapolitan places to go for dinner, but this is my favorite by far. So much so that I brought my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by jermsnc ..

5.0 of 5 stars. this place is a hidden gem. i think people avoid it because it's located in dinkytown, and i'm glad they do because it can be difficult to get a table. kafe 421 has an unassuming excellence about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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Simply a great place to dine

An unexpected culinary find in the heart of Dinkytown with a cozy atmosphere and great menu. Hands down the best place to dine if you are on the UofM campus, and worth the drive if you aren't. The food is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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seconds, please!

absolutely love this place. the hummus recipe is original and delicious--perfectly served with warm pita. you can't find baked brie like theirs anywhere else in the tc, and i could probably live off their...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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KAFE 421

KAFE 421 is an adorable cafe in Dinkeytown, Minneapolis. They boast an excellent menu, with very i...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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User review by h2okiki

Kafe 421 is superb. The servers are all very friendly and eagar to help. The owner is very warm, and makes everyone feel welcome in her restaurant. The menu is extensive, and there is a dish to please...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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dinner

kafe 421 is also a great place for dinner, when the menu expands to offer half a dozen entrees and a special or two. they also have live music on wednesday nights. i've liked everything i've tried here!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2004
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Speechless!!!

EXTREMELY friendly hostess and staff, great decor, and the food.... oh, the food! From the unique bread with olive oil through the last bite of the Pollo, I couldn't believe how delicious it was! I hesitate to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2004
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YUM!!

My office (17 of us) went for lunch yesterday to celebrate the retirement of 2 co-workers. The service and food was FABLOUS!! With our large group, we were able to sample many of the appetizers, all of which...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2004
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we need 421 in dinkytown

A slightly raw gem, this cafe is a neighborhood bistro, family restaurant, and business-lunch destination all in one. service can be absent-minded and some of the main-dish selections are good efforts but need...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2004
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Improves Dinkytown

This is where Bon Appetit used to be. Wow what an improvement! The interior is nicely redone. The food is tasty. I had the Campo veggie sandwich on foccacio. The prices were higher than most other restaurants...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2003
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AOL CityGuide

around the world in a meal...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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OpenTable

"If you are looking for a casual place to eat . . . one that serves fresh, home-cooked food with a modern sensibility, add Kafe 421 to your list. Noticeably more subdued and less expensive than most other...
opentable.com - user review
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