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  • The French Hen Café

Colorful brunch spread featuring eggs benedict and pancakes

Menu

518 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Eggs
Sweet Beginnings
Breakfast Sides
Lunch Sides
Sandwiches
Salad & Soup
Specials
MARDI GRAS
Not Pizza
Pizza
Sweets
Moonflower Extras
Happy Hour

Brunch Menu

Eggs


  • Creole Market Hash

    roasted root veg, broccoli, brussel sprouts, caramelized onion, bell pepper, arugula, poached eggs*, hollandaise
    $19.50
  • Catfish Benedict

    blackened heartland catfish, fried green tomatoes, poached eggs*, hollandaise, collard greens made with smoked turkey
    $25.00
  • Savory Crepe

    oyster mushroom, broccoli, swiss chard, herbs, micro greens, caramelized onion, gruyere, sunny side egg*
    $16.50
  • Biscuits and Gravy

    andouille sausage gravy, cheddar chive biscuits, two eggs*
    $18.50
  • Quiche Lorraine

    bacon, gruyere, chives, parsley, puff pastry crust
    $11.00
  • Salmon Scramble

    three soft scrambled eggs*, cold smoked salmon, sour cream, chives, simple salad
    $20.00
  • Breakfast Sandwich

    choice of meat, over medium egg, cheddar cheese, balsamic onion jam, arugula, sourdough
    $16.00
  • Poutine

    hash browns, gruyere, sausage gravy, poached eggs
    $17.00
  • Basic Benedict

    choice of meat, poached eggs*, hollandaise, Trung Nam french bread
    $17.50
  • Banh Mi Benedict

    soy glazed local pork, poached eggs*, fresh veggie relish, cilantro, sriracha hollandaise, Trung Nam french bread
    $22.00

Sweet Beginnings


  • Coffee Cake Muffin

    raspberry and strusel filling, served warm with butter
    $5.00
  • Coconut Lime French Toast

    french bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
    $18.00
  • Gluten Free French Toast

    udi's gluten free bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
    $21.00
  • Sweet Crepe

    seasonal peach preparation *may contain pecans*
    $16.00
  • Plain PANcake

    8” pan crisped & oven finished, served with local syrup & butter
    $14.50
  • Blueberry PANcake

    8” pan crisped & oven finished- made with fresh blueberries, served with local syrup & butter
    $17.50
  • Salty-Sweet PANcake

    8” pan crisped & oven finished- made with bacon, cheddar, and chives, served with local syrup & honey butter
    $18.50
  • Plain Flapjacks

    three diner-style griddle cakes, served with local syrup & butter
    $12.50
  • Blueberry Flapjacks

    three diner-style griddle cakes- made with fresh blueberries, served with local syrup & butter
    $15.50
  • Salty-Sweet Flapjacks

    three diner-style griddle cakes- made with bacon, cheddar, and chives, served with local syrup & honey butter
    $16.50
  • One Plain Flapjack

    diner-style griddle cake, served with local syrup & butter
    $5.50
  • One Blueberry Flapjack

    diner-style griddle cake- made with fresh blueberries, served with local syrup & butter
    $6.50
  • One Salty-Sweet Flapjack

    diner-style griddle cake- made with bacon, cheddar, and chives, served with local syrup & honey butter
    $7.50
  • Gluten Free Half Order French Toast

    two peices french bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
    $11.50
  • Half Order French Toast

    two peices french bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
    $9.50
  • Chia Jam Parfait

    Raspberry chia seed jam , greek yogurt, fresh berries , pecan granola, honey *contains nuts*
    $7.25+

Breakfast Sides


  • One Egg

    one Larry Shultz organic egg* your way
    $3.25
  • Hash Browns

    $4.25
  • Bacon

    three peices of thick cut bacon, applewood smoked
    $6.00
  • Andouille Sausage

    house made andouille patty made with peterson craft meats pork
    $6.00
  • Turkey Sausage

    house maple-herb sausage patty made with ferndale farms turkey
    $6.50
  • Fruit Salad

    daily berries and fruit mix, mint lemon syrup
    $7.00
  • Roasted Root Veg

    sweet potato, carrot, and red potatoes oven roasted with cajun seasoning
    $6.25
  • Andouille Gravy

    cup of house made andouille sausage gravy
    $8.00
  • Hollandaise

    scratch made
    $2.50
  • Sriracha Hollandasie

    scratch made
    $2.50
  • Local Maple Syrup

    from redding's sugar bush
    $3.00
  • Cheddar Chive Biscuits

    house made, served with honey butter
    $5.50
  • Griddled French Bread

    from trung nam bakery, served with house jam
    $3.50
  • Gluten Free Toast

    udi's, served with house jam
    $2.75
  • Sourdough Toast

    from la boulangerie marguerite, served with house jam
    $2.00
  • Wheat Toast

    from la boulangerie marguerite, served with house jam
    $2.00
  • Jam

    blueberry
    $1.00
  • Whipped Cream

    $1.00

Lunch Sides


  • Small Collard Greens

    made with smoked turkey
    $7.50
  • Large Collard Greens

    made with smoked turkey
    $14.00
  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    served with creole-cane remoulade
    $12.00
  • Two Fried Green Tomatoes

    served with creole-cane remoulade
    $7.00
  • Side Blackened Catfish

    heartland catfish
    $12.00
  • Side Smoked Salmon

    cold smoked
    $6.50
  • Kettle Chips

    seasoned
    $2.00
  • Kosher Pickle Spear

    $1.00
  • Side of Vinaigrette

    $1.00
  • Side of Remoulade

    $1.00
  • Side of Onion Jam

    $1.50
  • Side of Duke's Mayo

    $0.50
  • Side of Sour Cream

    $0.50
  • Side of Creole Mustard

    $0.50
  • Blackened Salmon Fillet

    heartland catfish
    $10.50

Sandwiches


  • Veggie Melt

    wheat, oyster mushrooms, chard, broccoli, tomato, balsamic onion jam, gruyere
    $14.50
  • Grilled Cheese

    sourdough, cheddar, gruyere
    $10.00
  • Parm BLT

    parmesan crusted sourdough, bacon, tomato, herbs, arugula, mayo
    $16.00
  • Catfish Po Boy

    french bread, blackened catfish, remoulade, pickled shallot, tomato, gem lettuce
    $18.00
  • Focaccia Caprese

    wheat, oyster mushrooms, chard, broccoli, tomato, balsamic onion jam, gruyere
    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.00

Salad & Soup


  • Soup du Jour

    daily selection
    $6.00+
  • French Onion

    topped with crostini and melted gruyere
    $6.50+
  • Tomato Bisque

    $6.00+
  • Sprinkle Caesar HALF

    romaine, leeks, sprinkle eggs, focaccia crumb, shredded parmesan, caesar dressing* feeling xtra fishy? add anchovy filet on top!
    $10.00
  • Small Simple Salad

    local gem lettuce, pepitas, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $6.00
  • Large Simple Salad

    local gem lettuce, pepitas, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $11.00
  • Herb Salad HALF

    snap pea, green bean, watermelon radish, shallot, herbs, micro greens, arugula, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $9.00
  • Herb Salad FULL

    snap pea, green bean, watermelon radish, shallot, herbs, micro greens, arugula, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $15.00
  • Slaw Salad

    shredded broccoli, carrot, red cabbage, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $6.25
  • Fruit Salad

    daily berries and fruit mix, mint lemon syrup
    $7.00
  • Tarik's Nicoise

    sumac blackened salmon filet, poached egg, za’atar potatoes, green beans, tomato, olives, sumac shallots, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
    $25.00
  • Spring Salad

    $16.00
  • Caprese

    fresh mozz, tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil, crushed pistachio
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • Sprinkle Caesar FULL

    romaine, leeks, sprinkle eggs, focaccia crumb, shredded parmesan, caesar dressing* feeling xtra fishy? add anchovy filet on top!
    $16.00

Specials


  • House Italian Ice

    Fresh Lemon
    $4.00
  • House made gelato

    Creole cream cheese
    $5.00
  • Gelato affogato

    Warm espresso over house gelato
    $8.50
  • Whole Egg Omelet

    three egg omelet filled with daily ingredients, served with choice of toast
    $17.00
  • Egg White Omelet

    five egg* white omelet filled with daily ingredients, served with choice of toast
    $17.00
  • Benny's Big Breakfast

    two eggs*, choice of meat, two plain flapjacks
    $18.00
  • American

    two eggs*, hash browns, choice of toast
    $10.50
  • steak and eggs

    $23.00
  • King Cake Flapjacks

    $14.00
  • Grandmas cucumber salad

    $6.50
  • Sm. Cookie

    $2.50
  • Lg Cookie

    $3.50
  • Foccacia round

    $6.00
  • Pumpkin White Chocolate Bread

    $6.25
  • rhubarb tart

    $9.00
  • Llapingachos

    ecuadorian potato cake filled with queso fresco, served with curtido and two eggs.
    $16.00
  • Cheesy Hash Ham Benedict

    $23.00
  • Quiche Flight

    one of each mini quiche: asparagus, feta & leek broccoli, cheddar & roasted red pepper sun-dried tomato, fresh mozzarella & basil
    $15.00
  • Crab Cakes

    Arugula, Feta, beets, fresh blood orange, *pecans, pickled shallots, craisins, herb vinaigrette *contains nuts*
    $17.00
  • Huevos Rancheros

    two scrambled eggs with cheddar, andouille sausage, pico de gallo, salsa verde, black beans, sour cream, corn tortillas
    $19.50
  • Avocado Toast

    house focaccia, fresh avocado, pepitas, micro greens, two eggs
    $12.00
  • Asparagus Salad

    snap pea, green bean, watermelon radish, shallot, herbs, micro greens, arugula, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $15.00
  • Reuben

    parmesan crusted sourdough, bacon, tomato, herbs, arugula, mayo
    $24.00
  • Carrot Marmalade Parfait

    $5.50
  • Corned Beef Hash

    house corned beef, potatoes, Brussel sprouts, carrots, onions, poached eggs, hollandaise
    $21.00
  • Crab Cake Benedict

    $27.00
  • Rotating Muffin

    raspberry and strusel filling, served warm with butter
    $5.00
  • Crepe Special

    $16.00
  • Coq Au Vin

    $24.00
  • Caprese Breakfast Sandwich

    house mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic onion jam, over medium egg on house made focaccia
    OUT OF STOCK
    $16.00
  • Cubano Omelet

    three egg omelet filled with mojo roasted pork, ham, gruyere, pickled onion, topped with mustard béchamel and served with hash browns and choice of toast
    $18.50

MARDI GRAS


  • Muffuletta Bruschetta

  • Maque Choux Salad

  • Creole Jambalaya

  • BBQ Shrimp

  • Mini King Cake

  • Mardi Gras Dinner Mon 1/20

    $55.00
  • Mardi Gras Dinner Sat 2/1

    $55.00
  • $Maque Choux Salad

    $10.00
  • $Creole Jambalaya

    $8.00+
  • $BBQ Shrimp

    $16.00
  • $Muffuletta Bruschetta

    $4.00
  • $Mini King Cake

    $6.00
  • Fat Tuesday Deposit $110

    $91.67
  • Fat Tuesday Deposit Family $55

    $45.86
  • 5PM Seating Fat Tuesday Ergo $75

    $75.00

Moonflower Pizza

Not Pizza


  • Antipasti

    House fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, artichoke, green olive, nicoise olive, pickled red bell pepper, fig jam, herbed semolina pizza crisps
    $17.00
  • Sprinkle Caesar HALF

    romaine, leeks, sprinkle eggs, focaccia crumb, shredded parmesan, caesar dressing* feeling xtra fishy? add anchovy filet on top!
    $10.00
  • Sprinkle Caesar FULL

    romaine, leeks, sprinkle eggs, focaccia crumb, shredded parmesan, caesar dressing* feeling xtra fishy? add anchovy filet on top!
    $16.00
  • Herb Salad FULL

    snap pea, green bean, watermelon radish, shallot, herbs, micro greens, arugula, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $15.00
  • Herb Salad HALF

    snap pea, green bean, watermelon radish, shallot, herbs, micro greens, arugula, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
    $9.00
  • Caprese

    fresh mozz, tomato, basil, balsamic reduction, olive oil, crushed pistachio
    OUT OF STOCK
    $13.00
  • 3 Wings

    three or six free-range whole chicken wings from Kadejan farms, served with house ranch or blue cheese Choice of Louisiana buffalo, pomegranate BBQ, or dry rub *vegetarian cauliflower sub available*
    $12.00
  • 6 Wings

    three or six free-range whole chicken wings from Kadejan farms, served with house ranch or blue cheese Choice of Louisiana buffalo, pomegranate BBQ, or dry rub *vegetarian cauliflower sub available*
    $22.00
  • Cauli "Wings" VEG

    three or six free-range whole chicken wings from Kadejan farms, served with house ranch or blue cheese Choice of Louisiana buffalo, pomegranate BBQ, or dry rub *vegetarian cauliflower sub available*
    $12.00
  • Roasted Cauliflower

    garlic, lemon, parsley, pecorino, pickled fresno
    $12.00
  • Brussel Sprouts

    Sweet potatoes, balsamic glaze, ricotta, Calabrian chili crunch
    $14.00
  • Garlic Dunks

    Creole cream cheese
    $14.00

Pizza


  • Marg

    Italian sauce, house fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil
    $15.00
  • Prosciut your shot

    Italian sauce, shredded cheese blend, gruyere, prosciutto, artichoke, caramelized onion, arugula, creole mustard vinaigrette.
    $20.00
  • Freek a leek

    red sauce, house fresh mozzarella, fennel sausage, cracked green olives, leeks, pecorino, fresh oregano
    $19.00
  • Cajun Moon

    red sauce,shredded cheese blend, house andouille sausage, oyster mushroom, pickled okra, arugula, olive oil
    $18.00
  • Pizza Special

    BUFFALO CHICK Red sauce, shredded cheese blend, gorgonzola, roasted chicken breast tossed in Louisiana buffalo sauce, red onion, pickled celery, parsley & house ranch drizzle
    $20.00
  • Cryin’ Hawaiian

    cream sauce, shredded cheese blend, tasso ham, fresh pineapple, pickled jalapeno,parsley, cry baby cane syrup
    $19.00
  • Carnitas Verde

    salsa verde, shredded cheese blend, carnitas, pickled jalapeno, fresh corn, lime crema, cilantro
    $19.00
  • Sgt. Pepp

    Red sauce, lowry hill pepperoni, shredded cheese blend, pickled red bell pepper, oyster mushroom, fresh garlic, pecorino, cry baby cane syrup *Halal beef pepperoni available*
    $20.00
  • Veg Out

    red sauce, shredded cheese blend, roasted cauliflower, swiss chard, pickled red bell pepper, caramelized onion, sunflower shoots
    $18.00
  • Morning Glory

    Andouille sausage gravy, shredded cheese blend & cheddar, bacon, sunny side up eggs*, hash brown crunchies *pizza will not be sliced for take out due to eggs*
    $20.00
  • Like A Vegan

    Red sauce, oyster mushroom, kalamata olives, carmelized onion, pistachio crumb, basil
    $17.00
  • Cheese Please / BYO

    red sauce, shredded cheese blend
    $12.00
  • Vegan BYO

    Red sauce
    $10.00

Sweets


  • House Italian Ice

    Fresh Lemon
    $4.00
  • House made gelato

    Creole cream cheese
    $5.00
  • Gelato affogato

    Warm espresso over house gelato
    $8.50
  • Tiramisu

    Warm espresso over house gelato
    $11.00

Moonflower Extras


  • Pizza Crisps

    $4.00
  • Foccacia round

    $6.00
  • Side Chili Crisp

    $2.00
  • Side Ranch

    $2.50
  • Side Blue Cheese

    $2.50
  • Side Caesar Dressing

    $2.50
  • Side Creole Mustard Vinaigrette

    $2.50
  • Side Balsamic Reduction

    $2.50
  • Side Cane Vinegar Reduction

    $2.50
  • Side Cry Baby Cane Syrup

    $2.50
  • Side Olive Oil

    $1.50
  • Side Fig Jam

    $2.50
  • Grated Parmesan

    $1.00
  • Fresh Grated Parmesan

    $1.50
  • Grated Pecorino

    $1.50
  • Side Red Sauce

    $3.00
  • Side Fresh Basil

    $1.00
  • 3 pc Fresh Mozzarella

    $4.00
  • 2 pc Prosciutto

    $4.00

Happy Hour


  • HH Garlic Dunks

    Creole cream cheese
    $10.00
  • HH Mini Antipasti

    Creole cream cheese
    $9.00
  • HH Olives + Oil

    Creole cream cheese
    $8.00
  • HH TWO Wings

    three or six free-range whole chicken wings from Kadejan farms, served with house ranch or blue cheese Choice of Louisiana buffalo, pomegranate BBQ, or dry rub *vegetarian cauliflower sub available*
    $7.00

The French Hen Café Location and Hours

(651) 222-6201
518 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Closed • Opens Thursday at 8AM
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