Opening hours
Open now · closes 8:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Minneapolis: 3:02 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (612) 789-7297 to confirm.
Location & directions
1928 University Ave NEMinneapolis, MN 55418
About Jax Cafe
Looking for an American restaurant in Minneapolis? Jax Cafe is at 1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Our Minneapolis guide covers 931 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect upscale prices, around $50–100 per person.
Jax Cafe is open 5 days a week, usually 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday).
Guests can choose from 107 menu items across 18 sections, including BRUNCH - STARTERS, BRUNCH - BRUNCH Entrees, BRUNCH - BRUNCH Entrees - SANDWICHES, BRUNCH - BRUNCH Entrees - SALADS, and BRUNCH - BRUNCH Entrees - Sides. Listed prices range from $3.00 to $85.00, with a typical item around $16.00. Menu highlights include ROASTED TOMATOES & GOAT CHEESE, PRIME RIB HASH, and BREAKFAST SANDWICH.
You can visit for outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as cosy, historic, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, all you can eat, beer, cocktails, and coffee.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and on-site parking. Reservations are accepted; call (612) 789-7297 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant · Steak House, Supper Club
- Address
- 1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
- Phone
- (612) 789-7297
- Price range
- $50–100 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday)
- Menu
- 107 items · $3.00–$85.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Jax Cafe’s weekday schedule with 27 other American restaurants in Minneapolis. On a typical weekday it opens at 3:30 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 40.5 hours a week, 20 hours fewer than the local median of 60. 81% of American restaurants in Minneapolis open on Sundays, and Jax Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 27 other American restaurants in Minneapolis that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Minnesota
Based on 37 menus with 2,143 priced items from American restaurants in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.85 and $17.95.
At Jax Cafe the median listed price is $16.00, higher than the typical $12.95 for American restaurants in Minnesota.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 38% | $8.75 |
| Patty Melt | 27% | $12.97 |
| Cheese Curds | 22% | $12.75 |
| Reuben | 22% | $17.00 |
| Taco Salad | 22% | $14.00 |
| Onion Rings | 22% | $12.47 |
| Walleye Sandwich | 22% | $19.48 |
| Chicken Strips | 19% | $9.95 |
Calculated from 37 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Cosy
- Historic
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Jax Cafe there are 9 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 56 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (11), Bars & Pubs (8), Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), and Asian & Pacific (5).
Competition is light: 2 other American restaurants are within a mile and 20 within three miles. The closest is The Sample Room, 0.4 mi away.
17 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificHai Hai0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsGrumpy’s Bar0.1 mi
- BarbecueMarket Bar-B-Que Restaurant And Food Trucks0.3 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeYellowbird Coffee Bar0.3 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisMarty's Deli0.3 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Jax Cafe's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is Jax Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Jax Cafe is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Jax Cafe located?
Jax Cafe is located at 1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418.
What is the phone number of Jax Cafe?
You can call Jax Cafe at (612) 789-7297.
Does Jax Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Jax Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Jax Cafe?
The typical price range at Jax Cafe is $50–100 per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $85.00.
Does Jax Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Jax Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Jax Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Jax Cafe open late?
No, Jax Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Jax Cafe?
There are 56 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Jax Cafe. Nearby options include Hai Hai (0.1 mi), Grumpy’s Bar (0.1 mi), and Market Bar-B-Que Restaurant And Food Trucks (0.3 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Jax Cafe?
2 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is The Sample Room, 0.4 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Minnesota cost?
Based on 37 menus with 2,143 priced items from American restaurants in Minnesota, the median menu item costs $12.95, and half of all items are priced between $6.85 and $17.95.
