1007 W Franklin AveMinneapolis, MN 55405(612) 870-0065
Categories: Coffeehouse, Ice Cream/Confections
Serves: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Entrée Price Range: Under $10.00
Features & Services: open late, handicap accessible, kid friendly, patio seating, smoke free, vegetarian friendly
Proof that Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe is a truly great ice cream parlor: The place is jam-packed with customers even when the weather outside is colder than the product served. When the weather's warmer, it's hard to find a table on the outdoor patio. The neighborhood of the original West Franklin Avenue store is full of interesting shops, so you can take your waffle cone on a window-shopping stroll if you like. When the temperature dips, you don't have to stick with the cold stuff: Sebastian Joe's is also a coffeehouse, with a respectable list of rich European roasts and creative drinks. But it's really about the ice cream. The rotating flavor selection balances old favorites with new tastes. Traditionalists find it hard to break away from ordering the rich vanilla, made with beans instead of extract. More adventurous eaters enjoy creative combinations such as ginger cream or chocolate coyote, the latter laced with cayenne pepper for a surprisingly subtle kick. Even light eaters are happy here. There's always a sorbet or two available, some with complex flavors, such as orange-basil. Whatever you order, feel free to take your time enjoying it. Sebastian Joe's encourages lounging – there's a wide selection of complimentary local and national newspapers, free WiFi, and computers for customer use. No alcohol available. Serving during breakfast, lunch and dinner hours daily. Late-night Fri–Sat.
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