Sun Street Breads

Why did I spend that last 4 days dreaming of Sun Street Breads? Probably for the same reason I will continue to fantasize for the next 4...

Two reasons, one is that I've fallen behind on the Minneapolis food scene and have promised myself to try one new place a week. Sun Street was on my list, mostly because it was on everyone else's list... including CityPage's best breakfast of 2012 and MSPMag's best new restaurants of 2011. The Yelp reviews didn't hurt the cause either, in fact, the Yelp reviews fueled my need to fodder (can I say it that way? Oh well, I think I just did).

The other reason is because they serve a rare plate for vegetarians - biscuits and gravy. BUT biscuits and gravy without the animal. Of course, they serve the meaty variety but amazingly enough they offer a mushroom gravy for those of us vegetarians seeking southern comfort. We need soul sometimes too people! Here's the thing - biscuits and gravy is one of those menu items that I get jealous of. I really, REALLY like the idea of them. However, it's very rare to see a meat-less alternative of this dish. In fact, I doubt I have ever actually eaten biscuits and gravy due to this very predicament, but again I really, REALLY like the idea of them, so I set out to get some.

The reviews of the biscuits and gravy got me stupidly excited, so excited I dreamed of them for four days... through a failed attempt to go there on Saturday when my brunch date changed our plans (he was SOOO not worth it, by the way) and all the way to this Monday morning.... and, man, did Sun Street Breads deliver!

The gravy itself was thick, creamy mushroomy goodness with a kick of pepper. The kind of gravy that sticks to your fork on the way up. No drips allowed. The made-from-scratch-and-on-site biscuits were perfect buttery, flaky bits of heaven. It was comfort done right and with just enough soul. I got a half order with a side of eggs over easy, a simple and delicious breakfast. Also, pretty easy on the wallet, gotta love that.

I know, I know... why would I trust this kid who has never eaten bisquits and gravy that these were GOOD biscuits and gravy? Because I know good food. What? That's not reason enough for you? Ok, then believe my friend from West Virginia with enough of the South in her to judge the best and the worst. She deemed them right on par with the best, the pepper, she told me, wasn't traditional but it was done really well. She said she'll bringing her folks next time they visit, that says something, right? At least more than me saying... UmmmmYummm.

I left full and happy. The hard part is going to be when I go back wanting to try their lunch and dinner menu, which offered some other vegetarian options that peaked my interest like the Delta Sandwich (sweet potato mash, mustard greens, fennel slaw, on cracked wheat roll) and the Chips & Curry (roasted vegetables, hand cut fries raita & coconut chutney), and I will inevitably want the biscuits and gravy every time! To that I say... Bring it on!


written October 15, 2012 - Mary