The French Hen Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The French Hen Cafe, a charming culinary haven located at 518 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN. This delightful cafe offers a thoughtfully curated menu that shines at breakfast and brunch, showcasing everything from fluffy Blueberry Flapjacks to savory Creole Market Hash. Diners rave about the Salty-Sweet PANcake, a delicious fusion of bacon, cheddar, and chives, topped with local syrup.
The vibe is inviting, enhanced by plant-themed decor that feels both homey and refreshing. With options like the innovative Banh Mi Benedict and scrumptious Oyster Mushroom Crepe, The French Hen Cafe caters to diverse palates while ensuring quality in every bite. Guests appreciate the friendly service, which complements the well-prepared dishes that bring loyal patrons back time and time again. Stop by this delightful spot for a memorable meal that exceeds expectations!
Eggs
Creole Market Hash
roasted root veg, broccoli, brussel sprouts, caramelized onion, bell pepper, arugula, poached eggs*, hollandaise
Catfish Benedict
blackened heartland catfish, fried green tomatoes, poached eggs*, hollandaise, collard greens made with smoked turkey
Savory Crepe
oyster mushroom, broccoli, swiss chard, herbs, micro greens, caramelized onion, gruyere, sunny side egg*
Biscuits And Gravy
andouille sausage gravy, cheddar chive biscuits, two eggs*
Quiche Lorraine
bacon, gruyere, chives, parsley, puff pastry crust
Salmon Scramble
three soft scrambled eggs*, cold smoked salmon, sour cream, chives, simple salad
Breakfast Sandwich
choice of meat, over medium egg, cheddar cheese, balsamic onion jam, arugula, sourdough
Poutine
hash browns, gruyere, sausage gravy, poached eggs
Basic Benedict
choice of meat, poached eggs*, hollandaise, Trung Nam french bread
Banh Mi Benedict
soy glazed local pork, poached eggs*, fresh veggie relish, cilantro, sriracha hollandaise, Trung Nam french bread
Coffee Cake Muffin
raspberry and strusel filling, served warm with butter
Coconut Lime French Toast
french bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
Gluten Free French Toast
udi's gluten free bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
Sweet Crepe
sautéed apples, pecan granola, praline sauce, whipped cream, powdered sugar *contain nuts*
Plain PANcake
8” pan crisped & oven finished, served with local syrup & butter
Blueberry PANcake
8” pan crisped & oven finished- made with fresh blueberries, served with local syrup & butter
Salty-Sweet PANcake
8” pan crisped & oven finished- made with bacon, cheddar, and chives, served with local syrup & honey butter
Plain Flapjacks
three diner-style griddle cakes, served with local syrup & butter
Blueberry Flapjacks
three diner-style griddle cakes- made with fresh blueberries, served with local syrup & butter
Salty-Sweet Flapjacks
three diner-style griddle cakes- made with bacon, cheddar, and chives, served with local syrup & honey butter
One Plain Flapjack
diner-style griddle cake, served with local syrup & butter
One Blueberry Flapjack
diner-style griddle cake- made with fresh blueberries, served with local syrup & butter
One Salty-Sweet Flapjack
diner-style griddle cake- made with bacon, cheddar, and chives, served with local syrup & honey butter
Gluten Free Half Order French Toast
two peices french bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
Half Order French Toast
two peices french bread, fresh berries, local maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar
Chia Jam Parfait
Raspberry chia seed jam , greek yogurt, fresh berries , pecan granola, honey *contains nuts*
Sweet Beginnings
Breakfast Sides
One Egg
one Larry Shultz organic egg* your way
Bacon
three peices of thick cut bacon, applewood smoked
Andouille Sausage
house made andouille patty made with peterson craft meats pork
Turkey Sausage
house maple-herb sausage patty made with ferndale farms turkey
Fruit Salad
daily berries and fruit mix, mint lemon syrup
Roasted Root Veg
sweet potato, carrot, and red potatoes oven roasted with cajun seasoning
Andouille Gravy
cup of house made andouille sausage gravy
Hollandaise
scratch made
Sriracha Hollandasie
scratch made
Local Maple Syrup
from redding's sugar bush
Cheddar Chive Biscuits
house made, served with honey butter
Griddled French Bread
from trung nam bakery, served with house jam
Gluten Free Toast
udi's, served with house jam
Sourdough Toast
from la boulangerie marguerite, served with house jam
Wheat Toast
from la boulangerie marguerite, served with house jam
Jam
blueberry
Small Collard Greens
made with smoked turkey
Large Collard Greens
made with smoked turkey
Fried Green Tomatoes
served with creole-cane remoulade
Two Fried Green Tomatoes
served with creole-cane remoulade
Side Blackened Catfish
heartland catfish
Side Smoked Salmon
cold smoked
Kettle Chips
seasoned
Kosher Pickle Spear
Side Of Vinaigrette
Side Of Remoulade
Side Of Onion Jam
Side Of Duke's Mayo
Side Of Sour Cream
Side Of Creole Mustard
Blackened Salmon Fillet
heartland catfish
Lunch Sides
Sandwiches
Veggie Melt
wheat, oyster mushrooms, chard, broccoli, tomato, balsamic onion jam, gruyere
Grilled Cheese
sourdough, cheddar, gruyere
Parm BLT
parmesan crusted sourdough, bacon, tomato, herbs, arugula, mayo
Catfish Po Boy
french bread, blackened catfish, remoulade, pickled shallot, tomato, gem lettuce
Soup Du Jour
daily selection
Small Simple Salad
local gem lettuce, pepitas, lemon-maple vinaigrette
Large Simple Salad
local gem lettuce, pepitas, lemon-maple vinaigrette
Small Herb Salad
snap pea, green bean, watermelon radish, shallot, herbs, micro greens, arugula, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
Large Herb Salad
snap pea, green bean, watermelon radish, shallot, herbs, micro greens, arugula, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
Slaw Salad
shredded broccoli, carrot, red cabbage, kale, lemon-maple vinaigrette
Fruit Salad
daily berries and fruit mix, mint lemon syrup
Tarik's Nicoise
sumac blackened salmon filet, poached egg, za’atar potatoes, green beans, tomato, olives, sumac shallots, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
Salad & Soup
Specials
Whole Egg Omelet
three egg omelet filled with daily ingredients, served with choice of toast
Egg White Omelet
five egg* white omelet filled with daily ingredients, served with choice of toast
Benny's Big Breakfast
two eggs*, choice of meat, two plain flapjacks
BEP De Lait Benedict
Black eyed pea cakes, braised pork with creole cane vinegar glaze, poached eggs, hollandaise & collard greens
Rotating Muffin
raspberry and strusel filling, served warm with butter
Boudin Balls
Cold Press
Truestone Cold Press
Espresso
2oz French Hen Blend Espresso
Espresso Steamed Milk
12oz hot 16oz iced
Espresso Hot Water
12oz hot 16oz iced
House Chai
house made chai syrup, black Assam tea, steamed milk. 12oz hot 16oz iced
Hot Chocolate
chocolate syrup and steamed milk
Hot Tea
choice of Two Leaves and a Bud teas
Iced Tea
unsweetened black Assam
Coffee To Go
French Hen Blend Drip from Truestone Coffee Roasters
Coffee
Juice & Soda
Orange Juice
7oz 14oz
Blood Orange Juice
7oz 14oz
Apple Juice
7oz 14oz
Lemonade
7oz 14oz
Whole Milk
7oz 14oz
Chocolate Milk
7oz 14oz
Coke Can
12oz can
Diet Coke
12oz can
Sprite Can
12oz can
La Croix Can
12oz can
San Pellegrino Bottle
17oz bottle
Shirley Temple
sprite and grenadine with maraschino cherries
Jones Soda
sprite and grenadine with maraschino cherries
Goslings Ginger Beer
sprite and grenadine with maraschino cherries
Arnie Palmer
sprite and grenadine with maraschino cherries
Sparkling Lemonade Special
7oz 14oz