Restaurant
Unclaimed profileHope Breakfast Bar - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Hope Breakfast Bar's beverage program is a brunch cocktail playground, featuring inventive signatures like the Maple Old Fashioned and Hope Bloody, all served at happy hour prices from open to close. The menu spans boozy coffee drinks, breakfast shots, and a solid non-alcoholic lineup, though wine and beer remain basic. A lively, all-day drinking destination for adventurous morning tipplers.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Maple Old Fashioned, a Stranahan's single barrel concoction with orange bitters and maple syrup. The Hope Bloody offers a choice of vodkas or Fiero Habanero, garnished with beef stick and blue cheese olives. For something lighter, the Hope Spritz blends elderflower, grapefruit, gin, and prosecco.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Brunch enthusiasts seeking creative cocktails and all-day happy hour pricing. Fans of breakfast-themed shots and boozy coffee drinks will find plenty to explore. The non-alcoholic options, including lemonades and nitro teas, also cater to designated drivers and those avoiding alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Anytime from open to close, as cocktails are served all day with every hour considered happy hour. Ideal for weekend brunch or a late-afternoon pick-me-up.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are moderately priced, with examples like the Tropical Mint Mojito at $12 and the Violet Fizz at $13. A mimosa tower runs $40, and a flight of breakfast shots is $22. Wine by the bottle starts around $35, and a beer back with your Bloody adds $3.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The all-day happy hour and breakfast-themed cocktail menu are the standout features. Chef Brian Ingram's signatures, such as the Maple Old Fashioned and Margarita Me Crazy, add a personal touch. The inclusion of breakfast shots like the Pancake Shot, made with Jameson and maple syrup, is unique.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive and creative brunch cocktail menu, featuring signature drinks like the Maple Old Fashioned and Hope Bloody. All-day happy hour pricing enhances value. Diverse options from boozy coffee to breakfast shots.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails served all day with happy hour pricing.
Standout selections
- — Maple Old Fashioned - Stranahan's single barrel, orange bitters, maple syrup.
- — Hope Bloody - Lovejoy's bloody mix, beef stick, blue cheese olives, choice of vodka or habanero.
- — Margarita Me Crazy - Dobel reposado, orange liqueur, lime, tajin rim.
- — Pancake Shot - Jameson, butterscotch schnapps, orange juice, maple syrup with bacon.
Pricing: Tropical Mint Mojito $12, Violet Fizz $13, Mimosa Tower $40, Breakfast Shots Flight $22
Wine
A basic wine list with a few reds, whites, and sparklers. Limited descriptions and vintages, but adequate for brunch. Prosecco and sparkling options are available by the glass or bottle.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a selection of wines and sparkling options.
Standout selections
- — One Hope Brut - available by glass or bottle.
- — La Marca Prosecco - priced at $42.
Pricing: One Hope Brut $35, La Marca Prosecco $42
Beer
A seasonal can selection of beer and cider, with details left to the server. No specific brands or prices listed, but the beer back option adds a nice touch to the Bloody Mary.
Standout selections
- — Seasonal can selection - ask server for details.
Pricing: Beer back with Hope Bloody additional $3
Nonalcoholic
A robust non-alcoholic program with lemonades, nitro teas, and coffee bar beverages. Includes non-alcoholic versions of cocktails, and a reviewer praised the strawberry matcha.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of non-alcoholic beverages including lemonades, nitro teas, and coffee drinks.
Standout selections
- — Strawberry matcha - praised as one of the best.
- — Blueberry Mint Mojito Lemonade - blueberry purée, fresh mint, meyer lemonade.
Pricing: Kids' n/a Unicorn Mimosa $7
Spirits
A diverse selection of spirits used in creative cocktails, including bourbon, vodka, gin, tequila, rum, and Irish whiskey. Specific brands like Stranahan's and Dobel highlight quality.
Standout selections
- — Stranahan's single barrel in Maple Old Fashioned.
- — Dobel reposado tequila in Margarita Me Crazy.
- — Jameson Irish whiskey in Pancake Shot.
How it sits with the food
The beverage program complements the hearty breakfast menu. The Maple Old Fashioned pairs well with pancakes or French toast, while the Hope Bloody's savory garnish matches biscuits and gravy. For spicy dishes, the Margarita Me Crazy with tajin rim offers a zesty counterpoint.
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