Minnehaha Cafe Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Minnehaha Cafe, a delightful culinary escape nestled in Prior Lake, MN. Our menu is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, designed to elevate your dining experience. Begin your journey with our Nacho Platter, featuring crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned beef and a medley of cheeses, or savor the crispy goodness of our White Cheddar Cheese Curds paired with a bacon ranch dressing.
Our selection of specialty cocktails further enriches your visit. Try the refreshing Siesta or the invigorating Minnie Spritz for a perfect sip to complement your meal. Sweeten your experience with our decadent desserts, such as the Chocolate Mousse Blackout Cake or our delicious Carrot Cake, each crafted to perfection.
At Minnehaha Cafe, we take pride in creating a warm atmosphere where every dish tells a story. Come indulge in Minnesota's hidden gem!
Skillets & Scramblers Substitute fresh fruit for hash browns for 3. Ask your server for gluten free options.
The Works Scrambler
Scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage, ham, bacon, onions, peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, Cheddar cheese or hollandaise sauce and toast
Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Two eggs any style, house-made corned beef hash and toast
Chicken and Apple Sausage Hash
Chicken apple sausage, sweet potatoes, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, fine herbs, two eggs any style and toast
The Minnehaha
Two eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage links or ham steak, hash browns and toast
The Full House
Two eggs any style, hash browns, choice of buttermilk pancakes or cinnamon swirl French toast, choice of bacon, sausage links or ham steak and toast. Add strawberries, blueberries or candied pecans for 3 each.
Eggs Benedict
Two eggs, Canadian bacon, toasted English muffin, hollandaise sauce and hash browns
Steak and Eggs
Two petite filet medallions, two eggs any style, hash browns and toast
Northwoods Breakfast Porridge • GF, V
House-made with steel-cut oats, wild rice, blueberries, dried cherries, dried cranberries, toasted hazelnuts and almonds, served with heavy cream, brown sugar and real maple syrup on the side
Healthy Choice
Open-faced egg white omelet, spinach, tomato, asparagus, roasted mushrooms and sweet potatoes
Build Your Own Omelet
Includes one topping, served with hash browns and toast. Two topping omelets • 12. Additional toppings • 1 each.
Morning Favorites Substitute fresh fruit for hash browns for 3. Ask your server for gluten free options.
Pancakes • Waffles • French Toast
Stack of Three Buttermilk Pancakes • V
Add strawberries, blueberries or candied pecans for 3 each
Belgian Waffle • V
Add strawberries, blueberries or candied pecans for 3 each
Cinnamon Swirl French Toast • V
Add strawberries, blueberries or candied pecans for 3 each. Ask your server for gluten free options.
French Toast
Two pieces of cinnamon swirl French toast and choice of bacon or sausage links
Scrambled Eggs, Meat and Toast
Two scrambled eggs with choice of bacon or sausage links and choice of toast
Kid's Cake
One buttermilk, blueberry, strawberry or chocolate chip pancake and choice of bacon or sausage links
Cold Cereal and Milk • V
Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies
Bowl of Fruit • GF, V, VG
Mac and Cheese
Grilled Cheese
French fries, fruit cup or vegetable
Chicken Fingers
French fries, fruit cup or vegetable
Cavatappi Pasta
Marinara sauce
Kids - Ages 8 and under. Includes one free beverage. No refills on juice or milk.
Breakfast Sides
Steel-Cut Oatmeal • GF, V
Raisins, brown sugar, toasted almonds, berries and milk
Yogurt Parfait • GF, V
Fresh strawberries and blueberries in yogurt, granola and honey
Jumbo Pecan Caramel Roll • V
Fresh Fruit Cup • GF, V, VG
Assorted fruits and berries
Fresh Fruit Bowl • GF, V, VG
Assorted fruits and berries
Monster Muffin • V
Blueberry or Apple
Bagel • V
Plain or Everything and Cream Cheese
Toast • V
White, Wheat or Marble Rye
One Egg • GF, V
Hash Browns • GF, V, VG
Cottage Cheese • GF, V
Bacon
Sausage Links
Canadian Bacon
Ham Steak
Corned Beef Hash
Cereal • V
Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies
One Pancake
One French Toast
White Cheddar Cheese Curds
Bacon ranch dressing
Nacho Platter
Tortilla chips, seasoned beef, Cheddar cheese, Chihuahua cheese, tomatoes, onions, black olives, jalapenos, salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Chicken Wings
Choice of dry rubbed, BBQ, Buffalo or teriyaki sauce with celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla
Smoked chicken, mushrooms, poblano peppers, avocado aioli, lime crema, Chihuahua cheese, Cotija cheese and hot or mild salsa
Starters
Soups & Salads Served with a freshly baked white or wheat roll
Cup of Soup
Signature Wild Rice, Vegetable Beef or Soup du Jour
Bowl of Soup
Signature Wild Rice, Vegetable Beef or Soup du Jour
House Salad
Romaine, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, green beans, croutons and choice of dressing. Add grilled chicken for 7.
Taco Salad
Crispy tortilla bowl, seasoned ground beef, Cheddar cheese, onions, black olives, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmesan cheese, croutons and creamy Parmesan dressing. Add grilled chicken for 7.
Smoked Chicken Chopped Salad
Romaine and watercress, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, avocado, roasted sweet potatoes, bacon, seasoned chickpeas and ranch dressing
Citrus Salmon Salad
5 oz herb seared salmon, radish, fingerling potatoes, grapefruit and orange segments and citrus vinaigrette
Angus Chuck-Brisket Burger
Lettuce, tomato and red onion. Add cheese for 1 • Add bacon for 2 • Add mushrooms for 2
Big Mouth Burger
Two patties, American cheese, Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and crispy onion strings
Clubhouse
Turkey, ham, bacon, tomato, lettuce and mayonnaise
Reuben
Pumpernickel, smoked pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and house-made sauce
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Watercress, dill pickles, honey Sriracha mayonnaise
13 Hour Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwich
House-made pretzel bun, chipotle peach BBQ sauce and celeriac apple fennel slaw
Beyond Burger
Vegan burger patty, house spices, crushed avocado, watercress, tomato and red onion
Cafe Grilled Cheese
Cheddar sourdough bread, smoked Cheddar cheese, American cheese, pepper jack cheese, grilled tomato and onion
Burgers and Sandwiches Served with choice of french fries, kettle chips or coleslaw. Ask your server for gluten free options.
Entrees
Hot Turkey Sandwich
Open-faced on wild rice bread, sage stuffing, turkey gravy, mashed potatoes and cranberries
Hot Beef Sandwich
Open-faced on Cheddar sourdough bread, sage stuffing, beef gravy, mashed potatoes and horseradish sauce
Brick Chicken
Mixed greens, roasted tomatoes and tomato vinaigrette
New York Strip Steak
Baked potato, vegetable du jour and herb butter
Shrimp Platter
Breaded shrimp, french fries, coleslaw and cocktail or tartar sauce
Wild Rice & Quinoa Bowl
Herbs, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, roasted mushrooms, blueberries, sunflower seeds, mustard greens, watercress and citrus vinaigrette. Add grilled chicken for 7 • Add herb seared salmon for 9.
Adult Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta in Cheddar cheese sauce, tossed with white Cheddar, green onions and pulled pork or grilled chicken breast
Seasonal Fruit Cup • GF, V, VG
Seasonal Fruit Bowl • GF, V, VG
Cottage Cheese • V
Sauteed Mushrooms • V
Sauteed Onions • V
Sour Cream • V
Lunch/Dinner Sides
Desserts
Ice Cream Single Scoop
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Butter Pecan. Add toppings for 4.
Ice Cream Double Scoop
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry or Butter Pecan. Add toppings for 4.
Chocolate Mousse Blackout Cake
Smooth chocolate mousse layered with dark chocolate cake, vanilla and raspberry sauces
New York Cheesecake
Choice of hot fudge, strawberry, caramel or chocolate topping
Carrot Cake
Layers of sweet cream cheese frosting, coated with chopped walnuts
Drip Coffee
J. Gursey signature roast coffee
Espresso
Handcrafted to perfection and served with a crema layer
Americano
J. Gursey espresso floating on hot water with a crema layer
Cappuccino
J. Gursey espresso finished with slow poured steamed milk
Latte
J. Gursey espresso finished with slow poured steamed milk
Hot Chocolate
Chocolate finished with slow poured steamed milk
Hot Tea
Iced Tea
Soft Drinks
Lemonade
Small Fresh Juice
Orange or Grapefruit
Large Fresh Juice
Orange or Grapefruit
Small Juice
Cranberry, Apple or Tomato
Large Juice
Cranberry, Apple or Tomato
Milk
2%, Skim or Chocolate
Beverages
Specialty Cocktails
Minnie Spritz
Aperol, Wycliff Brut, splash of soda, orange slice
Bellini
Peach puree, Wycliff Brut, peach slice
Siesta
Cabrito Blanco tequila, Campari, lime juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, grapefruit twist
Boulevardier
Dad's Hat rye, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange twist, filthy cherry
Hiawatha Sidecar
Hennessy, Cointreau, squeeze of lemon juice, orange twist
Summer Negroni
Hendrick's gin, sweet vermouth, Aperol, raspberries, orange slice
Screwdriver
Vodka, freshly squeezed orange juice
Greyhound
Beefeater gin, freshly squeezed grapefruit
Mimosa
Wycliff Brut, freshly squeezed orange juice