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Vegan
American
Pizza
Fast food
Take-out
Bakery
Vegan bodega with groceries and produce. Counter service with baked goods (scones, muffins, croissants, cookies) and entrees for lunch and dinner. Menu changes daily. Limited counter seating. Hosts occasional dinner pop-ups. Reported closed with plans to relocate, Jun 2021 - please send updates.
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Last update on 03 Jun 2021 by condekedar
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Added by EverydayTastiness on 23 May 2017
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19 Reviews
First Review by consciouslove
lynneph
Points +26
Unique Chef Collective - Edit
4 unique Chefs under one roof. @healingfoodsmpls on Sunday Monday; Foodby.Zachary in Tuesday; MplsBlkMkt on Wednesday-Friday and Colin of Eureka Compass on Saturday. Contact each individual Chef or see their Instagram pages for weekly updates.
Read morePros: Variety , Unique , Delicious
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plantingseeds
Points +478
Long Live Eureka Compass! - Edit
Where else can you get vegan apparel, accessories, groceries, meals and hearty baked goods in one awesome little place? Just yesterday I bought my vegan friend a cool birthday present AND an array of food items to keep my appetite satisfied all week.
Read moreThe stuffed croissants are my favorite and are more of a satisfying meal than a pastry. Oh yeah, and pay attention to the passwords on Instagram for some great deals. The menu fluctuates so I always go in with an open and curious mind.
Updated from previous review on 2019-12-08
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Vegbert
Points +264
Nutritional yeast and jerky. - Edit
I have never seen such an amazing selection of vegan jerky in my life! There are many other wonderful surprises here, including affordable nutritional yeast.
Read morePros: Vegan grocery store!
Cons: Small and far away.
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MissRoses
Points +173
Small Shop - Edit
So this place is just a large variable. Right now if you want unique and quality vegan products, check it out. Last time I was in they had a vegan 'goat cheese' and I cannot stop thinking about it. When Collin was cooking the food was cheap, and I trusted his choice in ingredients. The chocolate croissants were to die for. Now, this is a place to get your other vegan needs met, wanna chat about the integrity of various companies? Collin has done his research. Needs a cute t-shirt or sticker? Compass has your back. Need fun food products to spice up your meal planning? Grab it here! Street parking is ample, hours are weird? but usually on facebook? Collin also can give advice about the best vegan dishes that are not places I would've gone to!
Read morePros: Unique Vegan Products, Small Business , Collin.
Cons: Weird hours?, no more chocolate croissants, Collin.
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alex2019
Points +108
Few choices but tasty - Edit
This is a "you get what you get and you don't get upset" kinda place. He makes whatever for breakfast/lunch and you either buy it or you don't.
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pbullfriend
Points +90
confused - Edit
I love the concept of this place SO MUCH, and I know that so many people locally are very grateful that Colin set up shop here. The only other neighborhood coffee shop in the Midway neighborhood that isn't on Snelling is more expensive and has more of a hipster/foodie vibe. (It also doesn't have a lot of vegan options.)
Read moreThat said, the problem is the food. I think I've been there three times, and I just don't like it that much. The baked goods are heavy and bland. I'm not a professional, but I can actually turn out some stuff that is better than this. And I feel terrible saying that, because this spot is so good for the neighborhood, and Colin works so hard.
I guess what I'm doing here is warning non-locals -- don't make a huge trip across town for this spot unless you have some special reason to. The food just isn't worth it, and there are so many good vegan places in town now. But if you want to soak up the neighborhood vibe, meet a friend, etc., and the food isn't your #1 reason? Then you may be very happy you went.
Updated from previous review on 2019-10-08
Pros: Local business that's good to the neighborhood
Cons: Food is healthy but nothing to write home about
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lizaxberg
Points +127
Cheap & down to earth - Edit
This is where to go for real & affordable food. The owner makes everything himself with new recipes every day. You can get a filling meal there for literally $5. Follow his social media and you can get key phrases for $1 meals and goodies (scones and other baked goods). It is such a cute little bodega. There are gluten free options too.
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JeffreyVegan
Points +16
Everything - Edit
Baked good, bagels, tacos, nachos and everything else are amazing. Love the location and the food. Also, awsome music and conversations.
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dnospot@gmail.com
Points +38
Amazing Vegan Scones - Edit
What an amazing find in the twin cites! Banana chocolate, apple carrot onion, and almond banana scones were all delicious! They also have a small gift shop and grocery store. Colin was very nice and involved in his community. He menu is constantly changing and innovating. Please support small business owners, especially in the vegan community!
Read morePros: Excellent food and value, Small business owner, Kool vibe
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Mossfink
Points +88
🤷🏼♀️ - Edit
I went here and ordered the chocolate croissants savory croissant tacos and chocolate chip cookies I’m not sure if we were charged for the savory croissant or not but when I checked my bag the croissant wasn’t in there and we didn’t have the time to drive back -super annoying the chocolate croissants were the only thing we enjoyed they were flakey and delicious the cookies were burnt on the bottom and very cake like the tacos tasted just like beans and thought they weren’t very good with parsley on top the employees were very friendly and welcoming And happy the atmosphere was nice and I would go back to try other stuff
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Gazelk
Points +349
Great baked goods - Edit
My wife and I loved the baked goods here, especially the croissants. The choices change all the time, so if you are picky, check out their Facebook page.
Read morePros: Baked Goods
Cons: Selections not predictable
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ShadeyBoy
Points +16
reliable, delicious, a really good place for cruelty free food ! :) - Edit
I thoroughly enjoyed reading here. I suggest their tacos- So good
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RachelRose
Points +72
I like this place! - Edit
I've tried the baked goods and the lunch entrees on about four visits and everything EXCEEDED my expectations. The owner/chef is very creative (the kale stalk and cranberry muffin was my favorite). He incorporates organic and local ingredients and everything is 100% vegan. I like that the menu changes daily. Very healthy and delicious food served with love.
Read morePros: All vegan!, Creative, healthy, fresh and organic, Very affordable
Cons: Limited hours
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AnjaliJ
Points +54
delicious and affordable - Edit
Came in with my husband on a snowy weekend day and had delicious filled bagel rolls, pop tarts, a croissant, and coffee, prices were very reasonable and the food was so fresh. The owner is an absolute delight! I will be stopping by pretty frequently in the future!
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AlinaDrahos
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
My husband and I stopped by for a late night snack, and we loved it. It is not a fine dining place, but who cares when you get to eat the best Jackfruit taco of your life along with a few scones, and talk to a super nice owner. It is a must visit for a vegan/ vegitarian who ends up in the Twin Cities.
Read morePros: Tasty food
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flaggal
Points +39
Awesome vegan food with a cozy local vibe - Edit
This little gem is nestled in an up and coming St Paul neighborhood. The owner and chef, Colin Anderson, believes in local, organic food and lives out the CSA concept by using what his farmer grows in creative ways. Savory scones (some gluten free) and muffins, filled scallion pancakes, filled bagel rolls, tostadas, tacos, burritos, homemade croissants (sometimes featuring local Kul chocolate!), raw salads--even pop tarts! All fresh and homemade in a kitchen that was updated from an old pizza place largely from donations to a GoFundMe campaign. On the walls you'll find local art, and you will be serenaded by tunes from Colin's eclectic repertoire on classic vinyl. There's even a huge colorful mural outside! Watch for local artisan pop-ups. Follow on Facebook or Instagram.
Read morePros: Local fare, Artisan pastries, Exclusively vegan
Cons: Limited hours--wish it were open all the time!
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jackieh
Points +85
delicious vegan food - Edit
Going to Eureka Compass is like going to someone's house for dinner knowing they are an amazing cook and baker. You don't know exactly what will be on the menu but you know whatever it is will be delicious. I have been here 2X, the first time for scones and the second time for lunch. Both times were a great experience with delicious food!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-10-03
Pros: great options, creative ingredients, great owner
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NotoriousEEP
Points +52
Good food and a great community - Edit
As a resident of the Hamline-Midway community, I can't speak more highly of the bright spot Eureka Compass and it's owner have brought to the corner of Aldine and Lafond. The food is affordable, healthy, and homemade. Not always perfect and not over processed, it reminds me exactly of what food should be - fresh, unprocessed, with local, seasonal ingredients. It's wonderful to not pay a fortune for vegan food. The space itself is homey with a neighborhood feel and is unpretentious. I love that the Midway is a working class neighborhood and the philosophy behind Eureka Compass reflects that. If you're looking for the glitz and glam of Uptown or Northeast, you won't find it here. Instead you'll find neighbors gathering to share news, connect, and eat good, healthy food. The food is seasonal and focuses on cutting down on food waste. Sometimes they run out or don't have the same menu items as last time. But that reflects a policy of zero waste and keeping ingredients local. It is owner operated - one guy cooks all of the food and operates everything. He works 16 hour days and sometimes takes a well-deserved break. I'd suggest checking the most recent social media post before heading over to make sure he's open. Also, get there early on the weekends because they often sell out - the food is that good. Eureka Compass is so much more than a restaurant. If you're looking for the same concept as other vegan restaurants, you won't find it here. Instead, you'll find a committed, passionate community building something great with a few tasty treats.
Read morePros: Affordable, Zero waste, Unpretentious
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consciouslove
Points +29
Minnesota is lucky to have this place!! - Edit
Eureka may be one of my new favorite vegan spots -- Ever! It's a show up and see what they made that day sort of set up. No menu.. just fresh and yummy food that varies daily. Mostly pastries and some hot foods. Croissants Saturdays only. Supposedly the most accurate information about store hours and dinner specials are on the restaurant's instagram.The owner Collin is very friendly and intruiging to listen to! Overall, I'm thankful MN has a place like this :-) The experience is so unique and intimate you have to check it out.
Read morePros: Friendly and loving environment , inexpensive, VEGAN DESSERTS FOR DAYS
Cons: Hours vary -- make sure to call or check online!!
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