THE HOT FIVE Don't feel like making breakfast? Then don't. Go out instead.
BON VIE CAFE
This cute Selby Avenue spot, owned by the folks behind the nearby A Piece of Cake bakery, specializes in scrambles, Brussels sprout-bacon hash, a daily quiche and more.
518 Selby Av., St. Paul, 651-287-0112, www.bonviecafe.net
MIDTOWN GLOBAL MARKET
Every Sunday (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), a different market vendor offers a fast, inexpensive (under $10) brunch in the complex's central seating area.
920 E. Lake St., Mpls., www.midtownglobalmarket.org
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
This seasonal Saturday ritual (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) offers all kinds of inexpensive a.m.-friendly street food, including fried Danish pastries from Aunt Else's Aebleskiver, omelets from Black Cat Natural Foods, crepes from Spoonriver, sausage-egg-cheese sandwiches from Minnesota Valley Organics, cardamom-dusted mini-doughnuts from the Chef Shack, and more.
2nd St. and Chicago Av. S., Mpls., www.millcityfarmersmarket.org
3 SQUARES
Where the northwest burbs go to wake up, with everything from classics (buttermilk pancakes, steak and eggs, berry-topped waffles) to house specialties (meatloaf-mashed potato hash, chorizo-scrambled egg tostadas, scrambled egg-chicken-pesto pizza), served daily in colorful and friendly surroundings.
12690 Arbor Lakes Pkwy., Maple Grove, 763-425-3330,
VOLNAY BISTRO BAR
The place for a western suburban business breakfast features a handsome setting (with an equally attractive sidewalk patio), attentive service and a daily menu of nicely made omelets, Benedicts, quiche and pastries imported from Patisserie Margo.
331 Broadway Av., Wayzata, 952-345-6100, www.volnaybistro.com
RICK NELSON
