Your Guide to Celebrating Easter in Minneapolis
From colorful egg hunts to Easter Sunday church services and savory brunches, Easter in Minneapolis is a memorable occasion for locals and visitors alike.
Last Updated: 3/16/26
Easter Sunday Services
These churches are all within walking distance of downtown Minneapolis.
St. Olaf Catholic Church
215 S 8th St
Basilica of St. Mary
1600 Hennepin Ave
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1200 S Marquette Ave
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
519 Oak Grove Street
Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
511 Groveland Ave
Where to Get Easter Brunch in Minneapolis
Giulia
Celebrate Easter at Giulia with a fresh, seasonal take on your holiday traditions, featuring specials like Banana Bread with whipped cream cheese frosting and edible flowers, a crispy Chicken Sandwich with gorgonzola and hot honey butter, and Eggs Benedict with pancetta and sundried tomato hollandaise. These spring-inspired dishes are offered alongside Giulia’s full brunch menu and house-made pastas. Make a reservation at Giulia ahead of time.
Hell's Kitchen
Get the family together for Easter and celebrate with award-winning food. Hell's Kitchen is celebrating all weekend, so whether you join them Saturday or Sunday, they'll be brunching in full swing with live music from 10 am to 1 pm.
The Butcher's Tale
Celebrate Easter at The Butcher's Tale. Reserve your table now for an artisanal brunch experience featuring perfectly poached eggs, tender slow-smoked meats, and the fluffiest French toast.
Waterbury Restaurant
Reservations for Easter Brunch at Waterbury Restaurant are now open! Brunch is $45 per person.
Options Include: Pistachio Crunch Pancakes, Eggs Benedict, Steak and Eggs, Blackened Salmon Tostada, Breakfast Burrito, and Eggs in Purgatory (cheese grits, soft eggs cooked in spicy tomato sauce).
Stanley's Northeast Bar Room
Celebrate Easter at Stanley's with a brunch buffet! $39 for adults, $15 for children.
Options Include: Biscuits & Gravy, Honey Glazed Ham, Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausage Patties, Pancakes, Creme Brulee French Toast, Cheesy Hashbrowns, American Potatoes, Caesar Salad, Mixed Greens Salad, Easter Bacon Deviled Eggs, Dessert Bars, Fresh Fruit, Chocolate Strawberries
Maison Margaux
Enjoy a Parisian Easter brunch at Maison Margaux in the North Loop. Prices are $95 per guest and kids 12 and under are $29.
Options Include: Bagels & Lox, French Toast and whipped Creme Fraiche, Chilled Shrimp and Mussels Tower, Aligot Fondue, Bacon and Sausage, Grilled Spring Vegetables, Parfait Station with homemade granola, yogurt and berries, Assortment of Seasonal Fruits, Assortment of French pastries, and Tiramisu, Chocolate Bete Noir, Lemon Custard, and more.
Butcher & The Boar
Enjoy our brunch favorites, including hand-made sausages and house-cured bacon, fried chicken, biscuits and gravy and a smoked prime rib and brisket carving station. $55 per person, $45 for Seniors (55+) and $20 for kids (3-12 years old. Kids under 3 free).
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
Find a great all-you-can-eat Easter buffet at The Howe.
Options include: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage Links, French Toast Sticks, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Hot Chic Sammy, Sausage Sammy, Vegan Sammy, Sausage Gravy, Vegan Chorizo Hash Browns, Breakfast Potatoes, Cheddar Biscuits.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Gather with family and friends for an unforgettable meal, and create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. Ruth's will be open early, ready to welcome you and your loved ones with warm hospitality.
Rand Tower Hotel
This Easter Sunday, April 5, dine at Rand Tower Hotel for brunch from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Blondette. Settle in for a gathering that feels both celebratory and comfortably familiar in our vibrant setting. Their regular à la carte brunch menu will be available, showcasing the seasonal flavors and spirited dishes, alongside a holiday feature created just for the occasion.
Tilia
Welcome Spring at Tilia with a special Easter Brunch! Featuring their delicious brunch menu with some special dishes that are sure to please.
Mara
Mara is offering a luxe buffet spread Easter Sunday for brunch. The buffet will include a roasted leg of lamb carving station, gnocchi bar, multiple chef's preparations of eggs, sweets like waffles and pancakes, and much more. An artful dessert display with a selection of mini desserts and cakes from Pastry Chef Kenzie Ross will also be presented in a beautiful, opulent setting. ($115 adults; $45 kids)
The Capital Grille
Enjoy two courses of chef-created Easter brunch selections along with classic brunch cocktails and champagne. $60 adults; $17 kids.
Options include: Lobster Frittata with Butter Poached Lobster Tails, Truffle Hollandaise, Asparagus and White Cheddar Hash Browns, 8oz Center Cut Filet Mignon with White Cheddar Hash Browns, Pan-Seared Salmon with Citrus Crab Salad and Red Chili Vinaigrette.
Surly Brewing
Surly's epic Easter Buffet is back! A super-deluxe array of brunch selections will take over the entire brewery grounds on Easter Sunday, April 5. In addition to the buffet, they’ll feature their full beer menu, beer and seltzer cocktails, crafts for kids, an Easter egg hunt, and at least one Easter Bunny.
New this year: The Wiggle Room, located upstairs in their private event space, offers a kid-friendly, ticketed area designed especially for families. This space includes an additional buffet featuring fruit and desserts and may even include a giant ball pit. Wiggle Room guests can also head downstairs to the Beer Hall to enjoy the full buffet experience.
Tullibee
Choose from a selection of house-made pastries, breakfast boards, frittatas, carving stations, juice, tea and brewed coffee.
Easter Takeout Meals
Wise Acre Eatery
Make it a farm to table Easter feast this year! Place your orders with Wise Acre Eatery by 6pm, Wednesday, April 1, and pickup Saturday, April 4, 8am-6pm.
Options include: Pasture-raised, heritage honey & herb ham, cheesy sourdough breakfast strata, cheesy potato gratin, green salad, and pickle plate as well as Baker's Field hot-crossed buns and pies from Vikings and Goddesses!
Bellecour - North Loop & Edina
Get Easter sweets and breakfast items to go from Bellecour at the North Loop and Edina locations. Pick up your pastries and savory items April 4 or 5.
Options include: Lemon marshmallow danish, croissant cinnamon roll, carrot muffins, raspberry coconut crepe cake, deviled eggs, potato salad, ham & split pea soup, pastrami smoked salmon platter, and spinach and gruyère quiche.
Heather's
Reserve your Easter brunch and dinner favorites from Heather's. All items can be picked up March 17 - April 5. Entrees and sides are fully cooked but served cold to be heated at home.
Options include: Frittata with asparagus, croissants, spring salad, maple orange glazed half hams, ham steaks, lamb stew, glazed carrots, mashed potatoes, green beans, hot cross buns, deviled eggs, chocolate raspberry roulade, carrot cake, strawberry cream cheese pie and more.
Top Easter Events in Minneapolis
Check back soon for more Easter events happening in Minneapolis!
March 29, 2026
10:30am - Noon
River Valley Church - City Campus
You're invited to our Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday March 28th! Along with the hunt, we'll have coffee, inflatables, games, face paint, cotton candy, and more! The festivities will be inside River Valley Church - City Campus! We'll see you there!
March 29, 2026
Noon - 1:30pm
Dame Errant Clay
Create your own Easter Egg out of clay! Paint or carve your egg to reflect your personal style. This makes a fun seasonal decoration or keepsake! We will be working with soft clay to form two pinch pots and then fusing them together into a hollow sphere. Participants will have the opportunity to add embellishments, intentions, and designs to the outside of their egg.
April 4, 2026
9:30am
North Loop Green
In partnership with the North Loop Neighborhood Association, the Candy Grab is coming to North Loop Green! Join us at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 at The Green for a free, all-ages candy grab! There will be prizes, parent eggs, and the Easter Bunny.
April 4, 2026
2pm - 5pm
Ukrainian American Community Center
Ukrainian American Community Center is offering a class in the Ukrainian folk art of Pysanky (Easter eggs). Pysanky will be made by traditional methodology using beeswax and dyes. This class is a great experience for a group of friends or family members.
