Review Capitol Cafe - Minneapolis

Amira Ragab

Excellent chaos and wonderfully delicious with lots of care (brings memories of Egypt back) 🤌🏻 I got their Somali chicken shawarma with malawax (crepe) along with a cocktail juice. Wait was a bit long (20 min) but completely worth it. Definitely a good one to go to if you aren’t in a rush and want to sit and relax :)

Zack Szyman

I have been here several times for Somali tea, which is amazing! I finally had lunch and it was delicious as well

Rip Pie

All around great business, and Black owned, to support. Customer service was lovely from beginning to end. I was given recommendations for pairing with the coffee I ordered. Upon walking in you can smell the wonderful aroma of the medley of foods available. I ordered a Chai Latte and a Caramel Latte, both tasted superb and I highly recommend them. I’m not sure what food option I ordered but it’s a must try.

Haley Weiler

Ok this is an edit about 3 months after eating here for the first time, and I still think about their chicken shawarma to this day. They use a crepe as the “tortilla” (for lack of a better word) and it is heavenly.

Abdulfatah Sheriff

It is always better for local business owners to think bigger than just serving their locals. I am from Texas, but formerly from Minneapolis a decade and a half ago. One of the girls working here, I should suggest she be trained to serve customers better. I have been in this business couple of times and the way she interacts with customers is not what a hard working business owner should have accepted. I asked her a very simple question, a smaller cup of a tea and she said " I only sell in this size", a size of 12 or 16oz. An earlier day I ordered a chicken crepe and a tea while in the office in the back visiting a friend. She said "You have to come at the front to place the order. I will not take your order". I also have witnessed her talking bad and ignoring customers while they are ready to place their orders as the community members are there to support their local businesses. My feedback is not to hurt the business, nor putting this employee at risk of being fired, BUT I am just suggesting to the owner to know and observe how his/her business is being ran! I love the tea and other delicious foods that are served here, just serve it with a smile and hospitable way.....

Juno Johnson

Great experience! Everyone was very friendly and kind. The food is delicious, and very reasonably priced as well. I got a couple sambusas, a smoothie, and a piece of cake, which were all yummy. Definitely coming back!

Saciido Shaie

The best minority coffee shop in South Minneapolis! If you are in and around the Twin Cities Minneapolis and St. Paul, don't forget to stop by and ask for a Somali Tea or the best Sambusa!

Faisal Hossain

Customer service was great and very friendly! I tried the chicken shawarma and mediterranean salad. Both tasted very fresh and flavorful. The value and portion sizes are great for sharing, or leftovers. I also loved the Somali tea. Amazing restaurant and people :)

Grace Herbertz

Just went here for the second time tonight and it lived up to the expectations I remember. I got the chicken tandoori with salad, a Somalian tea and an avocado mango smoothie. Everything is delicious. Both the first and this time the owner came out, Scot, and he gave me and my sister free Somalian tea and Somalian coffee and sambusas. Highly recommend.

Hodan Heello

This cafe has the best tuna sandwich and Somali tea in the town. If you are in the Seward neighborhood, please give this place a try. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. The owners are super friendly and the staff know what they are doing. Thumps up for Capitol Cafe and their crew👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Hibaq Ahmed

I really enjoyed eating the rice and chicken and smoothies and sambusa and they are friendly and clean place.

Bryan Higgins

I had the chicken shawarma and Somali tea for lunch today. Both were excellent. The place was full during the lunch hour (a good sign) and both the staff and customers were friendly. Check it out.

Samantha Wolf

Authentic east African food and beverages. Ask for the Somali tea! There are usually a couple people standing outside chatting, don't let that discourage you. The owner and all the employees I've met so far are super nice and helpful, and if you don't know your way around the menu they are always ready to suggest something tasty! If you're in the Seward neighborhood, give this place a try.

Becky Westgard

We love Capitol Cafe! The service and owner are awesome. I also LOVE the food! Try the Malawax and Chicken Tandoori. It's also one of my favorite places to get Somali Tea.

Hussein Noor

My go to spot for Coffee, Somali Tea, and Snacks! My favorites are the coffee latte, malawax, green smoothie and the Tandoori chicken.One of the best Minority owned restaurants in the twin cities. Friendly staff, friendly price and quite place during the morning hours.

Cawil Adam

Best place to have dinner tanduri chicken

Jeff Salin

Great place the owner abdi good guy nice atmosphere

Hussein Ahmed

The Capitol Café is quickly becoming THE place to be and be seen in Seward neighborhood. The owner/manager is very friendly and customer-oriented young man. I love their Samosas, Mandasi (Somali version of puff pastry or brioche), and of course I love their spiced Somali tea and Latte.