The French Hen Cafe

518 Selby Ave, Saint Paul - 55102
239 reviews
Brunch Cajun/Creole
(651) 222-6201

The BEST Benedict. Of. My. Life. I've had tons of eggs Benedict and the Bahn Mi Benedict here was the best from the very first bite to the last. Pork isn't my go to for meat, but it was so savory and delicious. The hashbrowns were perfect, crispy on the outside and soft inside. The herb salad was fresh, refreshing, and light. The coffee was phenomenal. Wonderful atmosphere. Quick service. Friendly staff that went above and beyond without asking. I'm definitely coming back. ?Edit: Returned. Consistently delicious. ? The catfish in the blackened catfish eggs Benedict was the best catfish I've tasted. Perfectly seasoned.

What a unique dish. Báhn mi benedict. Bread was perfection, with a generous portion of the pork. I think I would have loved more sauce. But I did want my eggs hard. Very delicious.

The Creole Market Hash add bacon was fantastic! The poached egg perfectly cooked. Top quality bacon too. Several items on the menu looked good. Worth the wait, but a reservation would be recommended next time.

We are on a brunch tour and this weekend went to the French Hen. They do great things with eggs. The coffee was good and the speciality prosecco cocktail was fun, fruity and light. Wait staff super friendly. Very popular spot, reservation recommended.

Small, quaint, happy little place that is only open from 8am to 2pm. You walk in the flower shop (ergo floral- which is one of my favorite flower shops in the twin cities) to get to the restaurant. The tables are packed close together, the volume in the room is extremely loud (so if you don't like reading lips or talking loudly this might not be the place for you), and the food is absolutely delicious. Every plate that passed by made my mouth salivate...now I want to try every item on the menu. I definitely recommend trying this local gem.

This place is wonderful! Great brunch ! I had the bahn mi Benedict and I was impressed with the amount of flavor and the perfectly poached eggs. It is a small restaurant, very popular and therefore I would recommend to schedule a reservation a few days ahead! We waited 45 minutes after walking in but it was worth it, props to the wait staff and cooks, everything was amazing! It is tightly packed in there since it's a very small space but the brunch is wonderful!!!!!

The French Hen is excellent. My friend and I are frequenters of the breakfast menu and have always been impressed. The coffee is great and the food is consistently hot and delicious. Much of the food is locally sourced and the menu is well-refined. The staff are exceptional, too. They are always smiling and conversational. We always look forward to going to the French Hen. Can’t wait for the next visit!

Didn't get a photo of my gorgeous quiche but the service was phenomenal. The restaurant is gorgeous and full of plants. Everything looked so delicious. It was hard to choose. A great place to meet with old friends.

Long wait, mediocre food, and to put icing on the cake, the server thought it was ok to add to their tip. Will never come back and will certainly share that experience with anyone that asks me about that spot.

A perfect dining experience. The inside of the restaurant is filled with natural light and plants from the shop next door. The food was absolutely fantastic. It was clear they use quality ingredients and craft each dish with care. The menu had a good mix of sweet and savory dishes with a properly executed southern twist. Great service and fair prices for above average food! I will be back and I'd recommend this cafe to anyone.