Our Story

Why "Silver Fern"

Silver Fern is a community café in Northeast Minneapolis inspired by the relaxed café culture of New Zealand and Australia. We serve thoughtfully crafted espresso drinks, house-made pastries, and a fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu available all day, alongside a curated selection of wines, local beers, seasonal spritzes, and weekend mimosas.

We believe great food and drink bring people together. That's why we focus on quality ingredients, welcoming hospitality, and creating a space where everyone feels at home—whether you're stopping in for your morning coffee, meeting friends for brunch, enjoying lunch, or unwinding with a glass of wine. Guided by our values of quality, community, inclusivity, and sustainability, we hope every guest leaves feeling just a little better than when they arrived.

Sustainability

From the ingredients we source to the packaging we use, our commitment to the planet and our people is real. We prioritize reusable mugs and cups for dine-in customers, use compostable materials whenever possible, and work to compost as much as we can from our kitchen in order to minimize waste. We compost our coffee grounds, but are always willing to give our grounds back to local gardeners for use in their gardens and compost piles; worms and the planet thank us! We are proud to partner with Tinyfootprint Coffee, the world's first carbon-negative roastery. Every time you drink our coffee, you are planting trees through projects that support reforestation, habitat protection, and removing carbon from the atmosphere.

Core Values

Quality
Silver Fern values the quality of our coffee, food, wine, and service. We prioritize sourcing the best ingredients from farmers, producers, and importers who share our values of caring for people and the planet.

Community
Silver Fern is a neighborhood cafe dedicated to serving our customers and our community with authenticity. We partner with local small businesses both to bring the freshest ingredients possible to our customers and to invest in our community.

Inclusivity
Silver Fern is an inclusive and inviting space where all are welcome. We focus on foods and beverages that are delicious and inclusive of many dietary restrictions and preferences.

Care for People
Silver Fern believes in the power of caring for people. We strive to treat our guests, team members, community, and partners with fairness, empathy, respect, and kindness. We prioritize creating a positive work environment, encouraging growth and success, and fairly compensating our team.

Sustainability
Silver Fern is committed to environmentally-sustainable operations. We use ethically-sourced and sustainable products, minimize waste, and reduce our carbon footprint wherever possible.