It was a pretty warm weekend here in Minneapolis, and we spent Saturday and Sunday having coffee, taking long walks, exploring cute neighborhoods, and popping in to a bookstore I've been looking forward to visiting for months. We had pretty big plans to clean the entire apartment and fold about three loads of laundry, but it was just too nice to not be outside.

   

  

  

  

How was your weekend?

Alright you guys, I'm finally going to introduce you to my favorite place. Modern Times is the most amazing brunch spot in Minneapolis and I would go every day if I could. They have fantastic coffee and the best menu. The window outside says "Organic - Vegan - Vegetarian - Fair Trade - Carnivore" and they seriously mean it. They also have delicious gluten-free toast, so I just really do brunch while I'm there.

All of the food looks, smells, and probably is amazing, but we always order pretty much the exact same thing. Sometimes I get a latte with whole milk (the only thing they don't seem to have is almond milk), but most of the time I'm happy with their coffee (they serve coffee fresh out of a French press all day). Rob always gets the Deadwood Scramble and I get a gluten-free Croque John Paul (pictured below) without cheese.

As you can probably tell already, I can't recommend this place enough. We take everyone who visits us here at least once, and then I daydream about it until we go back again. If you're ever in the area, make sure you stop by for breakfast or brunch one day; but don't you dare go without me!

Modern Times Cafe

3200 Chicago Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55407

Food 5/5

Service 4/5

Atmosphere 5/5

Prices & Specials 3/5

Paleo-Friendly 5/5

Whenever Rob and I tell people that we live in Minneapolis, you can bet that the first thing that comes out of their mouth is usually, "Oh, gosh, you know it's cold there, right?" And at the risk of sounding like a huge brat, let me say that yes, we do know. This weekend was exceptionally cold, with a windchill of -26 on Sunday, but on Saturday, it was an entire nine degrees above zero, so while we were out running some errands, we stopped at Lake Normandale to snap a few photos.

I must be adjusting well to this climate, because I decided to leave my jacket in the car and was outside for ten whole minutes! So without further ado, here's what I wore this weekend (mostly under my parka).

Sweater + Corduroys: J.Crew | Glasses: Kate Spade

Vest: Ralph Lauren | Necklace: Ann Taylor LOFT

Boots: c/o Oliberte | Bag: Hobo

Watch: Gift from Rob | Bracelet: J.Crew

  

Stay warm out there, friends.