I'd never been here before as I'm new in town and am always hoping to find great food in this city. I ran in to grab a breakfast sandwich (that may as well come from Brugger's Bagels it was so bland and awful,) and a TINY coffee for a ridiculous amount of money... You can have a super hip space and well written menu but if the food is crap that's the end folks. Throughly unimpressed!
Review Source:We have eaten breakfast, lunch an dinner at The Lynn and have had a wonderful experience each tme.  .  It is apparent that a lot of thought and creativity has gone into the menus.  Overall we had  wonderful dining experiences.  The space is airy and bright, service friendly and attentive.  Don't forget to leave room for dessert.  Everythngi is baked on site, from the breads and muffins to the tarts. A great dining addition to this neighborhood.  We will be back soon.
Review Source:This place is fantastic.
Visited for dinner and when we walked in, the hostess and bartender both went out of their way to make us feel welcome and to get us a drink. Â The atmosphere is great. Â Friendly staff, great service, and a great (and different) decor and layout. Â Â
The food was awesome too, but the real reason we will come back to this place is because of our overall great dining experience. Â What a good find! Â Great to have a small restaurant who takes such pride in quality food and excellent service so close to home.
Myself and a friend ventured from St. Paul over to S. Minny just to check out this new little joint, which I had read about on <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Feater.com&s=7f606dd4e5b582c34825c3b9446fe5c66167b3098f51968f34f6744d71249e83" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://eater.com</a> as a new arrival/must try on the MPLS dining scene. Â They just opened in October.
We are happy. Â The atmosphere was quaint (great small details around the place and generally inviting), we sat in the cafe (as opposed to the back dining room where they take reservations.) Â The cold green bottle of water that immediately comes to the table was a nice touch. Â We looked at the menus, and everything sounded simple and delicious. Â The place was pretty full, and as I peered into the open kitchen window, I could see a very clean kitchen with only two chefs in it putting out all the great plates! Â
The waitress was timely, though not the friendliest, but not rude either. Â We tried to chat with her a little bit and it seemed to make her uncomfortable, but maybe she was just busy. Â Regardless, the service was good. Â
We ordered and then the most delicious fresh made honey wheat bread came to the table. Â I could smell the honey, and it was warm. Â Another small but excellent touch. Â
As is my usual test, I ordered a burger. Â As a retired/moonlighter chef, I still live by the axiom that if you can't cook a good burger, to the proper temp, the rest of the menu will be questionable as well, and it has almost always been true. Â I had pre-read the menu on line and the idea of a burger coming on a house-made English muffin with Bearnaise sauce sound awesome. Â The moment of truth: Â I cut the burger in half and it was PERFECT. Â Color, temp, juiciness, texture, flavor - all on point. Â The muffin was awesome and the Bearnaise was an interesting addition. Â Delicious. Â Fries were also delicious. Â
My dining partner had the Salt Cod Fritters. Â He devoured them and the wonderful greens that came with them on the plate. Â We had dessert plans elsewhere but I will certainly return to explore more of the menu!
I've always felt pretty lucky to live in southwest minne - with the ample selection of awesome, independent restaurants. Â However, I think I feel a little bit luckier now that The Lynn on Bryant is open. Â What a fantastic neighborhood gem! We've been for both breakfast and dinner - and yes, they serve lunch as well. Â The restaurant is split into two different sections, the front is more casual and hosts breakfast, brunch on weekends, lunch, and a more low-key dinner. Â The back half of the restaurant is a bit more formal, if only from a food perspective. Â The back half only serves dinner and they do take reservations. Â A huge plus when many restaurants around the 'hood do not.
Our dinners were both good, although there were a few standouts. Â I had a goat cheese souffle which was outstanding. Â It was served with a light salad and came out warm and fluffy with a nice tang of that goat cheese flavor. The entrees were both great as well - a pork tenderloin for me and a beef special for the man. Â But, the main point of this portion of the review is to tell you not to miss dessert back here. Â I've had so many wonderful appetizers and entrees only to have them spoiled by a subpar dessert. Â Not here though! From the sorbets to the tarts to the cookies, any option will leave you more than satisfied at the end of your meal!
As good as dinner was however, I feel like The Lynn on Bryant really excels in a more casual environment and man, their brunch was seriously amazing. Â We got there right before the rush on a Sunday morning and got seated right away! Kopplins coffee to start never hurts, and they had a whole extra menu of specials in addition to their regular menu. Â The specials looked so delicious in fact, that both the man and I decided to go that route. Â He opted for eggs benedict on house made english muffins with duck prosciutto and a potato cake. Â I went for the baked pancake with fresh cranberries. Â I was expecting more of a dutch baby style pancake but it wasn't as eggy or fluffy, although still delicious. Â It was sweeter than expected, with the cranberries giving it a bright pop of tartness and flavor. Â The eggs benedict were amazing - perfectly, and I mean perfectly, cooked eggs, along with some of the most beautiful hollandaise sauce I've ever seen!
They also have a great selection of baked goods up by the door, including a gluten free and a dairy free option - how thoughtful of them! If only I had saved room for one of those apple cider donuts . . .
I have lived in Minneapolis all my life, I cannot remember ever having to walk out of a restaurant before. Â Nonexistent service. Â We came in at 8:25am for breakfast, and left at 9:35 having been served cold eggs and waiting in vain for their reappearance. Â When we finally got up to leave, asked to be reimbursed for our paid-for but not delivered items, and complained about the service, we were given a half-hearted "sorry" and an indifferent shrug. Â I won't be back - there's PLENTY of places in town where I can pay $11 for eggs and toast and where the staff actually seem to appreciate my business.
Review Source:The Bryant Burger is to die for...absolutely loved the flavor and the uniqueness. Â Chick pea fries...for real...amazing! Â
Great service! Â You gotta try it and I love it for lunch.
Urban kid-friendly...with a great menu for kids and actual changing tables in the uni-sex bathrooms. Â Awesome!
My dear Lynn on Bryant,
I love the vibe of your front dining room, even with each chill that went up my spine upon each opening of the front door. Â Oh, not to mention, you're such a tease flaunting your yummy looking pastries right near the entrance. Â
The Baked Pancake with Cranberries (no syrup needed) and Maple Bacon Steak was the perfect sweet & savory way to start my morning.  The bacon wasn't quite as seared as our server described, he otherwise did a great job explaining the menu items, and  thank you for the attentive service!
See you again soon...
KC
The Lynn on Bryant is one of those cool-looking places that you might pass up if you are not looking for it.  It's smack dab in the middle of a south Minneapolis neighborhood. Look for it because it is worth a walk in the door. I got there a bit past noon and the front dining room was about half-full, bustling with light and good energy. The early strike; tables too close together, made me feel like I'm back eating lunch in grade school. One of the specials was the goat cheese soufflé, which did not disappoint. It came with a slight crust and inside a taste-bud tingling of favorable flavors. A small salad of fresh greens, tomatoes and sherry vinaigrette made for a nice compliment. I am not much of a dessert guy, at least at lunch, but I couldn't resist a slice of german chocolate cake. It was perfectly sized with a very thin layer of frosting that covered three layers of cake. Sometimes german chocolate treats are more sweet than flavor-able not the case with this selection. Just the right amount of gratification and with no gluten!  Yep, the cake was gluten free, just like some of the other bakery items available for breakfast too. Had the waiter not told me, I would never known it was that good. Also good was the service, the waiter was knowledgeable and prompt. One small criticism here but, all in all, I had a good lunch.
Review Source:I feel a little bad about the three stars but I felt given the price in the dining room, it could  have been much better.  The food was well prepared and the service was good but everything was kind of ho-hum.  For the prices they charge I expect an experience I cannot or would not achieve at home which was not the case. The main courses consisted of a chicken dish, a fish dish, a beef dish (steak), the obligatory pork tender loin, and a vegetarian dish.  Not particularly original. We tried all but the vegetarian and beef and found them pretty bland.  The pate lacked spiceness and although large, came with only two slices of toasted bread, four cornichons and a small dab of mustard.  At $12 they could have provided more.  All in all everything was ok but  given the other dining options at that price point, I doubt I will be back for the dining room; although I might try the less expensive informal room.
Review Source:We came to the Lynn on Bryant after reading so many great reviews and wanting to try a new neighborhood place. We were seated in the cafe area (front portion of the restaurant) and noticed the very modern decor. I will say, it's somewhat sterile feeling. I'm all for modern but something felt very empty. My husband ordered fruit pancakes and I had the special eggs Benedict. Both were good, but not 5 star worthy. Being that they had received so many 5 star reviews, our expectations were high coming here and I would say that we left somewhat disappointed... maybe a little apathetic and indifferent. Overall, the food was good but not great, the coffee was good and the service and ambiance left us confused. Being that we live so close, we might try this again but being that there are so many other good places near by (george and the dragon, tilia) we might not. Time will tell.
Review Source:Oh, I like The Lynn on Bryant a bunch of bunches.
I always feel a little weird giving up all the stars after just one brunch. Will all the fellas think I'm easy? No matter. I can't help it with a place like this that combines friendly service, gorgeous design AND a wonderfully executed menu.
I had a cup of Kopplin's coffee and the soft scramble with caramelized onions, ham and goat cheese. Maybe it's partially because I haven't had goat cheese in three months... but holy crap this was good. The sweetness from the onions, the saltiness from the ham and the creamy cheese... perfect. I give them points for making this superbly without milk and butter (at my request). They give you a choice of salad or potatoes with this. The salad was simply dressed, but delicious too. My friend ordered the frisee salad with lentils, lardons and a poached egg. It looked phenomenal and I assume it tasted that way since she joined the clean plate club with me. She also grabbed a couple of sugar-coated donut holes from their bakery case, which is full of awesome-looking treats.
The space is small, modern and split into front and back with the kitchen in the middle. The front is bright and cafe-like. The back is a dimly lit dining room (with really cool bare-bulb lighting), but I didn't get a long enough peek back there to really comment much on that area. We sat right up front because it was all that was available. I imagine long waits here at most meal-times, but they do take dinner reservations for their back room (online or by phone).
The only room for improvement would be to add a real wintertime entry vestibule to block the cold. Right now it's a big red curtain, and it does not really do the trick if you're sitting at the table right next to the door. We also seemed to have multiple servers for a while (there were two servers who both had tables in the front and the back), which was kinda confusing at first, but we all got through it.
I'll definitely file this place at the top of the weekday breakfast list (a big perk of working from home = breakfast without lines!). I also can't wait to come back for dinner, especially after reading Tasha C's take on the evening eats and having to pick my dropped jaw off my keyboard.
INCONCEIVABLE!
Visited this place for dinner with another couple last night. Â They had previously enjoyed their brunch here and wanted to check out the dinner. Â The hubs and I knew nothing about the place (sorry, Yelpers..I SWEAR I do pay attention to you!), so when we arrived, we were surprised at how...er...diminutive the restaurant was. Â Speaking of size, let's just get the first impressions out of the way before I blow your mind with everything else (as they did us):
It's small, which, to me, implies exclusivity - not something I'm routinely fond of due to the pretentious douchebags it usually entices. Â It has an open kitchen a la "insert cooking competition reality show here" which I find annoying because it routinely results in a loud atmosphere in small areas (see previous comment). Â Its modern industrial interior borders on stiffness - a feel that routinely makes you think you're laughing too loud/have broccoli in your teeth/are too poor to be here.
Now that we've overcome the initial false impressions, let me hit you with the WOW.
Plain and simple, all four of us LICKED OUR PLATES. Â I mean, dishwasher clean. Â I'll get into deets about what we ate in a bit, but it suffices to say that it just don't damn matter. Â We loved it all, and based on the artistry and meticulous nature in which they treated each item, I can't imagine there's a dud on the menu.
Specifics: Â Over the course of dinner, the table had:
- Cotes du Rhone: I can't remember which bottle, but they allowed us to taste both so that we could determine which we wanted. Â We opted for the softer side. Â It just so happened to be the cheaper one. Â FIrst score.
- Soup of the Day: Several of us partook in the celery root salad, which was the epitome of comfort food. Â Soothing and beautifully rich.
- Fricasee de Escargots: Â You will note in my previous reviews that I am NOT a foodie. Â As such, this chick had never had snail before. Â There has never before been ANYTHING remotely appetizing to me about a creature with no structure to speak of that has to ooze itself through life. Â Maybe it was the cotes du rhone...who knows, but there were ample slugs to go around, and these bastards were GOOD! Â It behooves you to love garlic, though, because they are heavy-handed with it.
- Mushroom and Potato Tourte: Barely larger than a silver dollar, it was a bit difficult to split amongst the four of us, but we had been warned. Â Beautifully prepared and of perfect consistency, it suffered by comparison to our other dishes and was the least exciting of our selections. That said, don't shy away.
- Fish Entree: Â Upon seating, the host immediately noted that there was a change in the fish selection. Â Mad cool points for not allowing us to fall in love with something only to be disappointed later - solid customer service. Â The selection was changed to cod, and then abruptly...there was no more cod. Â No sooner, however, upon commencing to lick my wounds did the server return to say, "Good news...well, for one of you anyways..." Â One. Cod. Â Left. Â I can't say enough about this fish - an Asian preparation of some sort of teriyaki glaze, it literally fell apart on my plate. Â Complete with...did you just put pureed parsnips in my face??? Â Get. Â This. Â Fish.
- Grassrun Farms Beef: Â Two different preparations, hangar steak and some sort of rib variety. Â Both literally melted in your mouth - lean, beautifully cooked and flavorful.
The table also ordered the Chicken Grande-Mère, and, although the recipient, too, licked his plate/fingers/fork/chair clean, I can't speak to the actual taste or quality.
TIP: Make a reservation for the dining area. Â I've noted that several people waited for a spell for their tables. Â We had a reservation (albeit for a Monday night) and walked right in.
This place is hands-down the best value I have experienced at a Twin Cities restaurant (this comment may be skewed by the fact that I just got HAD by Union no less than seven days ago). Â I have NO idea how they maintain such exceptional quality at such reasonable prices, and with such minimal seating, but I pray that they maintain both. Â I will absolutely be back and recommend absolutely everyone bookmark this place for immediate patronage!
I have to admit, the first time I looked at the Lynn on Bryant's menu, I thought to myself, "Oh, another brunch place with the same old stuff." Â I dismissed it immediately thinking it wasn't inventive enough, zero imagination and that the food was too simple.
I was sooo wrong.
Well, I should say I was mostly wrong. Â It is simple food. Â Simple in the sense that it's not complicated, over done or excessive. Â It is delicious.
We came here for brunch and started out with Kopplin's coffee. Â I ordered a cafe au lait (I love when I don't have to explain to servers/baristas what this is...) and it was a great beginning to the meal.
I had the soft boiled eggs with a salad and a potato cake. Â Eating the eggs with a tiny spoon and toast batons (think crunchy crouton-y toast sticks) made the meal seem so fancy. Â The potato cake was crispy crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Â The dressing on the salad greens was the perfect side for breakfast. Â Thumbs up for the fennel that really tied everything together.
I sampled the soft scrambled eggs (opt for the goat cheese!) that my friend ordered. Â It sparked a conversation on how tough it is to properly make eggs. Â The chefs here have got it DOWN. Â
The decor is really cute and West End-inspired. Â The atmosphere, like the food, is simple, classy and refined.
Thank you for a really delicious brunch. Â I can't wait to see what else this new spot has to offer.
The food was AMAZING!! I had the soft egg scramble and it was perfect. Not a single complaint about the food. Â
The only reason that I didn't give this place 5 stars is due to the service. No water refills, no one asked if we wanted more coffee, and the waitress ran all of our cards with the wrong receipts, so we had to settle the tabs amongst ourselves. Which was a pain, but not a huge deal.
I'll be back for sure!!
We ventured out on a snowy Friday morning with 3 little kids to The Lynn on Bryant. Â Just moved to MSP recently and was excited to try out some of the local joints. Â The bar has been set extremely high with our first breakfast visit to Lynn. Â My wife and I both enjoyed the soft scrambled eggs. Â She had hers with gruyere and the potato cake as the side. Â I had mine without the caramelized onions and opted for goat cheese instead of gruyere. Â As good as the rest of the menu looked, I think I would get that over and over again....The potato cake is not your traditional hash brown, but rather a crispy fried, wedge shaped hash of potatoes, perfectly seasoned and wonderfully delicious. Â So unique and so good!
The kids spilt an order of stuffed french toast (this day they were stuffed with fresh cherries - apparently they switch it up daily). Â We both agreed that it was one of the best breakfasts we've had in quite some time! Â All in all, a wonderful breakfast spot.
Because I have experienced both brunch and dinner at Lynn I feel like I can confidently say that this restaurant is a bright edition to the South Minneapolis dining scene, and here's why:
The atmosphere is one that bodes well for both warm and cold weather. The red walls and light accents mixed with the wood make the space modern, clean, and inviting. Â The music is playing so faintly you wonder if it's really on or if you're just singing jingles in your head, but either way it creates a faint background that fuzzes all other conversations but your own - perfect for parties of two.
The food, like the space, is clean and inviting as well. Everything is done meticulously almost bordering on annoyingly perfect. It's as though the chefs are trying to show off their culinary knife skills to people who aren't their cooking instructors. Even the smallest side of sauce has the most precisely diced shallots in it you wonder if they have robots in the kitchen doing all the food prep.
For brunch we had the Omelet Du Jour & the Soft Boiled Eggs w/ Toast Batons. Both came with a salad, which was dressed lightly (thank you) and was the perfect complement. I love having a salad with my eggs it makes me feel fancy. Anyways, we also got the Shredded Potato Cake, which was honestly the best side of "hashbrowns" I've ever had. The omelet was simple, soft, and cooked perfectly. The soft boiled eggs were creamy and decadent. The toast batons were buttery and crunchy, and I had probably too much fun using them to dip and slurp up my eggs with. We asked for a side of jam with our toast. Their jam changes a lot, and they happened to have Apple Butter on the day we were dining. I put some of the apple butter in my mouth and before even swallowing I said "this is what heaven must taste like".
Dinner proved to be just as good. Tip: sit in the front of the restaurant when you eat dinner here - they have two menus up front and only one dinner menu in the back part. Not sure why, but at this point it really doesn't matter. Back to dinner food. Wine was on our radar and our waitress proved to be a wine connoisseur since she expertly suggested a half carafe of a very delicious French white. We split the Bryant Burger & the Maple/Vinegar Glazed Whole Chicken Leg. The chicken was juicy & meaty for a leg. The glaze, though slightly sweet, paired perfectly with the salty french fries that came with. Ahh the french fries were so impressive (because you never know with fries), they were hot and crunchy and salty and so yummy in my tummy. As for the burger, I'm personally not a fan of veggie burgers, but Lynn has me converted! There's really no way to describe this burger - you almost have to just try it. It's refreshing and flavorful. Everything on it just blends so well together. Plus you get the chickpea fries with the salsa verde which should be sinful but they aren't so it's ok. For dessert we got one scoop of their homemade butterscotch ice cream. How does this restaurant manage to make every bite clean and flavorful?
Please go check out Lynn. It's so precious and modest - and so wonderful.
The family had dinner here the other night. Word must be out that The Lynn is more than worthwhile to visit because we had to wait a bit to be seated. They were quick to supply us with a beer or glass of wine while we waited, and the atmosphere, staff, and other customers were so friendly that we didn't mind our wait at all.
Once seated we went over the wine list, which is full of excellent znd slightly adventurous choices. I could tell right away that they value guiding diners to take a chance on something different, which is my number one criteria for really loving a place. I love a quality muscadet, which are super hard to find, and they actually had a picpoul de pinet listed, too! Lots of great variety. We went with the muscadet and the cote du rhones, both tasty and popular choices.
We had the pate, as well as a mushroom potato concoction, to start. My father raved about the pate, which was delightfully subtle and delicious. Definitely unique in the best sense, not the bland passive-aggressive Midwestern sense. The other dish also went over quite well.
Dinner was fabulous. I went with the ribeye and it was perfectly prepared. The outside was properly seared, the inside deliciously medium rare, and the fat was perfectly cooked. I very rarely encounter a chef who knows exactly what to do with a ribeye's fat but this was remarkable. The creamy spinach and potato accompaniments were spot on pairings. Everyone else had fantastic meals, too, with the black cod being another stand out item.
We will certainly be going back for many occasions. Awesome work here.
We stopped into the Lynn last month for dinner after finding a long wait at George and the Dragon- luckily this was on our list of new places to try as well. Â We were seated right away at a large table in front- I guess you have to specify if you want to sit in the back dining room? Â The dining room menu was available for order in front however, along with the cafe menu. Â We opted for the Lynn Burger and Croque Madame; the sandwiches were good and I liked the option of a salad instead of fries on the side. Â Service was friendly and we chatted with the co-owner who was making the rounds. Â The space was comfortable, if a little stark. The prices aren't the cheapest around, but the quality was evident in the food and I would like to try the Lynn's other offerings. Â A nice addition to the neighborhood!
Review Source:We were visiting our Daughter and Son-In-law in Saint Paul over the Thanksgiving weekend and had the pleasure of being taken to this restaurant for breakfast / Brunch. What a great find! Upon entering the restaurant you are greeted by very friendly people and get an immediate view of a very clean organized eating establishment. Â The appointments are very modern and you can almost tell from the esthetics that this is a place you will enjoy. The kitchen is also in view once you enter and we found it, upon peering into it, that is very clean, which is the impression you get from the entire place, including the rest rooms.
Once we were seated we were greeted very quickly by an energetic staff that brought water, etc. to the table almost immediately. Â Food was served fairly quickly which also proved to be a pleasant treat. Â We ordered mostly breakfast dishes which were served fairly quickly. Â The meal was excellent, cooked correctly and very tasty. Â We also ordered some of their home baked Scones, which were excellent.
This restaurant is a winner! Â I am a very critical individual when judging eating establishments but rate this place a 5 for the esthetics and most important for the food itself. Â Try it you won't be disappointed!
Fresh, friendly, fast and clean. I love that the bathrooms are BOTH set up for parents of young children. The 2 chef galley kitchen cranks out quality. Presentation is lovely on French white dinner wear. They have their own pastry chef and my rum-soaked cream-filled muffin sized cake ROCKED! I came back again and my experience was repeated so I think they are consistent too! it doesn't hurt that the staff are all so beautiful :-)
I have not been here for dinner yet.
I have been waiting for this place to open and finally got to go today. Â Went for brunch and got to sit in the back (I did say as we were going through the to the back I felt like I was in the Tardis) Â
The pastries are made on site and bread is from Patisserie 46. Â I got a cup of regular coffee and it was a good cup. Â We started with a Baba Rhum. Â So yummy light vanilla cakes with a slightly sweetened cream center. Â (Insert my Homer Simpson drool). Â P got the soufle and from seeing how fast it was gone, I would say he liked it a lot. Â I got the Lynn Burger. Â The meat was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Â The housemade English Muffin is a nice touch. Â The fries were off the hook!!
I love the fact that they are reasonable in price compared to the other neighborhood restaurants. Â I can't wait to go back for dinner some night.
I really wanted to love this place -- it's close by, I like the atmosphere and I'm looking for a place where I can get a good latte every morning. But the food was so-so, the service was not good and the prices are high. There is a certain aloofness to the staff that speaks volumes about the management. I was served the wrong food twice. They refuse to serve skim milk, so I can't get a latte there. Here's hoping that they become a bit more customer-friendly so they avoid going out of business!
Review Source:My favorite dining out experiences always come down to a series of small, romantic and largely nonsensical snacks - this is always how I give the new kid a test drive.
The Lynn passes muster beautifully!
Space - check. Hip, pretty, reclaimed, modernist, bright and active without being obnoxiously loud. You can hear other people, but you don't feel like your conversations are being mutually invasive. Â I beg to differ with the Ikea assessment below - there's some really nice reclaimed barn wood, and I'd rather see a breath of originality than that same Pottery Barn pseudo plush that everyone's throwing themselves into lately.
Service - warm, sweet, attentive, casual, and good. Extra points would be garnered with more attention to wine pairings - I like being warned when I'm about to make a poor choice, but that's really in the A versus A plus territory of things.
Wine list - good. The malbec is weird. Â If you're expecting a malbec, you may be making a pairing error. Â The cotes du rhone is super and versatile. I get the impression that there may be some creative choices here -fine, but tell people what goes with what in this case!
We had the pate. Everyone has a charcuterie plate these days, it seems, and like the malbec this pate is an outlying weirdo but wonderfully so. Â Don't go looking to be hit over the head - the subtle differences are the toned-down liver, the profuse fats, sour cherry and I believe mace or allspice. Wildly kicky mustard will overpower you if you're not demure about using it. You get two slices of toast, but no attitude when you ask for the refill.
Then, be still my heart - this is why five stars. Â I'm RARELY a dessert person because I'd like not to look like a blue whale - and today I saw "baba au rhum" at the counter and had a weird nostalgia moment. I don't even like baba that much - even at the best Italian pastry joints it's usually overly alcohol saturated without any of the causticness cooked off it correctly.
Holy mf pastry.
The Lynn apparently has, in its secret arsenal, an EXTREMELY talented pastry chef. I have never had a better baba - ever. Ever ever ever. The buttercream in high end and lauded pastries lately tastes like you're eating a stick of butter, you know? Not here. Â Wowwww. Â Split dessert, I mean it.
The Lynn is the Lowbrow for grownups. This is a happy day.
Odd combo of very good fine dining food at the "Ikea Cafe." Â This is an unusual little place for dinner. Â First thing to note is that they have two different dinner menus the expensive menu for the red room in the back of the shop and the less expensive but not inexpensive menu up front. Â Both the front and the back really look like you're in the Ikea cafe, the back room is a bit darker, big red wall and an interesting wall of glass and lights. Â Â
We had dinner in the back for a special occasion. Â The food was generally tasty, portions small, prices a bit steep for what you get but for special occasion food it's good however for a special occasion I want to be someplace where I feel special in beautiful surrounding with great service and on that front the Lynn was a bit disappointing. Â Â
We ate:
vegan potato leek soup $6 cup very smooth and creamy without cream a little dull - pepper please. Â Goat cheese souffle with a small salad $11 delicious! Â smooth rich wonderful! Â Oxtail ragu with shredded bbq ribs & spinich $26 good the oxtail is a bit gammy but that is probably just what it is, Â It was beautifully presented about 4-5 oz meat. the ribs were delicious and spinach tasty. Â Pork tenderloin with apples and i forget not very memorable $24 again very nice presentation tastes good but not equal to the price. Â Desserts were warm chocolate cake very moist and rich with ice cream and a fruit tart with lots of flaky pastry and ice cream these were right up their with the goat cheese souffle. Â Â More fruit and lest pastry would be my slight suggestion. Â $8 each. Â The desserts were very good and make me want to check out breakfast pastries.
The cafe looks exactly like the cafe at Ikea, where are the meatballs and little sandwiches? Â The price point in the cafe is $14 for burger and fry with a few other items at the same price point. Â That seems like a stretch given the other options available in the neighborhood. Â
Bottom line I'd give the food a 4 I'd give the decor a 2. Â For a nice night out and a step up from neighborhood food I'd want to be in a different environment.
came in on day two for coffee. Espresso was great, which is the true test of all the rest of their coffee - they have cubes of sugar by the kitchen, but no small spoons to stir with, which is ok, because I almost never have sugar in my coffee (I tell you this for when you bring me some). The wife got some herbal tea. There was no music and the owner was standing over the register watching the girl ring us up, which was awkward. I felt uncomfortable for her. I can't wait to try more.
You can trip over the potato cake on the menu - so much so that I think I had a dream about it. What is it? It's in nearly every dish, so must be pretty special. Tonight when I lay my head down to sleep, it won't be on a pillow - it'll be on a potato cake.
I'm writing this review after having had breakfast, lunch, afternoon coffee, and dinner at the Lynn on Bryant. Â I'll describe all four experiences, and why I've given the restaurant a 5-star rating.
Friday morning Breakfast, 10/19/2012
Ordered the Omelet du Jour, made with stewed yellow peppers. Â Tasty, with perfect texture. Â I also liked the potato cake. Â My wife had the soft scramble with goat cheese and a salad, and loved it! Â House blend coffee is made in collaboration with Andrew Kopplin from Kopplin's. Â Very pleasant, full-flavor, medium roast. Â Will be back for many more cups, I have a feeling. Â
Saturday Lunch, 10/20/2012
Ordered the Bryant veggie burger.  Burger was seasoned nicely, very satisfying portion size, high-quality bun .  The chickpea fries were awesome!  My wife had an excellent goat cheese soufle and salad.  Shared a French Toast single for dessert.  Fruit compote was blueberry and quite nice.  Friends had  Duck leg confit and a pancake.  Service was friendly.
Thursday Dinner, 10/25/2012
Ordered Sea Bass on bulgur wheat with black olive "broth" (unsure of the culinary term). Â Fish was cooked perfectly and flavors were earthy, warm, lightly-salted, and satisfying. Â Service was very polite and friendly. Â Sommelier's recommendation was spot on. Â My wife ordered the baby pumpkin with chestnut custard, cauliflower, quinoa, and creamed spinach. Â Such an innovative seasonal dish; it was a complete delight. We ended the meal with a serving of corn cake, mildly dressed in milk-chocolate sauce with cranberry preserve. Â So good!
Sunday Afternoon Coffee, 10/28/2012
Ordered an Americano and a cookie. Â My wife had the orange date muffin and a cup of the house blend. Â The baked goods were moist, not-too-sweet, could taste the high quality ingredients, especially the chocolate in the cookie. Â Barista was particularly helpful, friendly, and attentive. Â A great way to spend some time in a quiet neighborhood. Â
The interior design at the Lynn is also special.  The front cafe is clean, light, and modern with beautiful blonde wood, white cushioning, red trim and red accents.  The wall finishing in the hallways and around the kitchen is a  nod to the farm-to-table movement.  Made of planks of white-washed reclaimed barn wood, you could call it "farm chic."  The rear seating area is more subdued, lit only by the feature wall and warm, Edison-esque light bulbs that descend from the ceiling on long cords.  The feature wall is a work of art, literally. Â
The Lynn on Bryant  gets 5 stars for delivering delicious french-influenced comfort food in a beautiful space, while remaining accessible and unpretentious.  It's a perfect restaurant for the Lynnhurst neighborhood, complimenting George and the Dragon and Patina to finally complete the rebuild at 50th and Bryant.
A New Yorker stands in awe. Â OK, so I've eaten breakfast AND dinner at Lynn. Â The ambiance is clean, hip and warm. Â The food...I give up...I'm speechless about the food. Â Fresh, inventive, perfectly prepared and reasonably priced. Â The waitstaff is friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. Â This restaurant is a real asset to the city. Â I'm out here visting my son and I may just have to return to visit him and Lynn!
Review Source:Looking at the reviews, I'm reminded of the adage: genius breeds controversy.  This place is innovative, delicious, and totally unique.  Go to the Lynn for an amazing, simple, but refined dining experience.  You only need to read the advance praise the restaurant was getting (<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmplsrestaurant.wordpress.com%2F&s=138ce193f6fc6961a5c40d9559ea69f57eaceaf6c4cc39e8f93c75ef08c5e7f3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://mplsrestaurant.wo…</a>) to realize that these guys know what they're doing.
Review Source:First impression was "what a neat little place" which crashed and burned quickly. Â Service was just shy of a disaster, Â the coffee, I don't even know what to say, it was very bitter, Â the cream was curdled, I took two sips and didn't touch it again.
ordered the soft scrambled eggs and the Florentine, both of which were bland and flavorless, and we tried their maple 'bacon' Â steak, which I had high hopes for since I love me some pork belly, but it was just really mushy and unappealing. I did enjoy their bread (got the levain) Â a side of jam might have saved them. Â Sadly, no jam was to be had.
I so wanted to like this place, but that was one of the most nondescript breakfasts i've ever had.
I've been to the Lynn a couple times now for breakfast and once for lunch, and every time I've been warmly welcomed, gently attended, and beautifully fed. The environment is incredibly inviting, light-filled, and modern, and the care with which the restaurant is laid out is mirrored in the delicious and perfectly proportioned egg dishes, salads, and breads. it doesn't hurt, too, that they source their coffee from Kopplin's, and that my cup is always refilled no matter how long I linger. this is dining with loving attention to every detail, a wonderful place to stop in for a breakfast bite (how many places actually do a decent weekday breakfast?) or settle in for a relaxing lunch. can't wait to see what this kitchen can do for their dinner menu. south Minneapolis--all of the Twin Cities, for that matter--really needed a place like this.
Review Source:My friend surprised me on the Lynn's opening day for breakfast. We shared a plate of soft scrambled eggs with a potato cake and maple bacon steak. All of it was just amazing. The eggs were a nice consistency with some caramelized onions on top to give it some edge. WIth a couple pastries (also magical), it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. The free coffee refills and friendly service are both super nice touches, too. The ambience is really neat, too; a clean modern look with cozy hints of color, like behind the vintage wood paneling and a beautiful light installation in the back room. We went in and couldn't seem to leave after we finished our food. It might be a good thing they don't have wifi (yet?).
The Lynn caters to a variety of needs--whether it's just a pastry and a coffee on the go, a family brunch, casual lunch, or an upscale dinner. I've gone there for breakfast and I'm excited to check it again and again. I think this place will be a great hub for the south Minneapolis community.
If you're looking for an awesome place in south Minneapolis for breakfast or lunch, the Lynn on Bryant is a beautiful and delicious choice. Â Best of all, I hear that they'll haver dinner soon! Â I can't wait!
First off, the vibe is super cool. Â There is a bright, clean, modern aesthetic as you walk into the Lynn. Â There's a coffee counter right as you enter, where, during the morning hours, a variety of delectable pastries are on display to tempt you right off the bat. Â If you're feeling a little more intimate, the back dining area is mellow and classy.
I was luck enough to take part in their preview dinner before they opened. Â It was fantastic. Â I had the croque monsieur, which was incredible, excellent ham and tasty Gruyere.
I've also had breakfast at the Lynn, which was equally excellent. Â I started with a robust Americano to address my caffeine fix, and then scarfed down some French toast with blueberry compote and un-smoked bacon. Â Everything was delicious!
So, if you're in the 50th and Bryant neck of the woods, do yourself a favor, visit Jay and Peter at the Lynn on Bryant and partake of their amazing food and drink.  You'll  be glad you did.
I had the privilege to attend the Kickstarter preview dinner on Saturday night. Â First impression on entering was how welcoming the decor was, ultra modern yet warm accents. Â Jay, the co-owner running the front of the house greeted us and offered some amuse for a starter. Â We were then taken to the back dining room for seating.
We had a special menu which we had a fantastic choice of items to choose from.  I didn't know that we would have a dinner included with the Kickstarter preview evening, so this was all a bonus for us.  I chose the celery root soup, which was fantastic.  I thought it was cream based but was told by the server that it did not have any cream at all.  It was lovely and velvety, with several chestnuts added for texture and taste.  Delightful!  Best soup I've had in the Twin Cities that I haven't made myself.  My wife ordered the goat cheese soufflé, and it was quite nice indeed.  Excellent flavor and texture.
The next course we both could not pass up so we both ordered it from the four selections that were offered. Â We both had the Duck Confit on a watercress and warm potato salad. Â The salad was excellent, the potatoes had a slight vinegar to the tongue, which brought out the full flavors of the salad. Â The confit was perfect, crisp and delicious. Â Probably the best confit I've had since Meritage or W.A. Frost....I might even say it was better. Â I might even say that the salad was a bit too large for me, but if you were eating only an entree, it might be a perfect dish. Â But I can never just have an entree, I like small portions and many of them.
For the final course, my wife had the sundae with Valrhona chocolate sauce, walnut praline, whipped cream and brandied cherries. Â Perfect size and most enjoyable. Â I had the house made rustic fruit tart with vanilla ice cream, and it was perfect. Â I tried the coffee and they have a very good roast, excellent.
We both had selections from the wine list, both choosing the Cote du Rhone (Beaumes de Venice). Â It was a nice choice and complemented the duck.
Service throughout was very good, though one time we did have to ask for a replacement fork since my wife did not have one after the previous course. Â
Chef Ireland and his team are top notch and I will be back to try more in the very near future. Â I can only see great things from this new restaurant. Â I really cannot wait to go back and I only wish it was closer to us.
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