I learned of The Copper Hen's quiet opening from a fellow blogger, Laura, of One Girl, Two Cities. It was fitting, then, that my first taste of what is sure to be a new neighborhood favorite would be in Laura's company.
The interior of the restaurant is simply decorated with dark wooden tables and lovely, unassuming toile-touched artwork on the walls. The large Nicollet-facing windows bring in a lot of natural light, which fits well with the restaurant's overall cozy, comforting aesthetic. The menu is full of hearty sandwiches on house-made bread, vegetarian-friendly pizzas, and a handful of robust, stick-to-your-ribs entrees. You order at the counter and seat yourself, adding to the casual ease of this lovely little place.I settled on the Sherwood Forest sandwich (pictured), which was a hefty and delicious helping of ham, brie, tart apple, and caramelized onions. I swore I'd never finish it when it was set before me but I polished my plate. Nursing a $3 summer shandy on tap was a perfect warm weather pairing. Also on tap are local favorites from Indeed and Lift Bridge, and if you're looking for non-alcoholic indulgences they have a great list of coffee and tea concoctions to make you happy.
The couple who own the restaurant are a baker(wife)-accountant(husband) duo, so those baking roots mean this place makes some killer cupcakes. I tried the mason jar red velvet and I'd happily just take shots of that buttercream frosting. The kitchen also offers catering and wedding cake service, which I have to believe is rather fantastic. The dessert alone are reason for me to revisit again and again.
Laura and I gushed about this gem in our neighborhood on Laura's May 27th show so if you want to hear more about The Copper Hen and other exciting finds around town, check out the show on Sizzlin 99.9. You can also download the podcast using the following links:
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