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Vote Keys Cafe Stillwater as the “Best of St. Croix Valley 2025”

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Vote Keys Cafe Stillwater as the “Best of St. Croix Valley 2025”

Attention, St. Croix Valley locals and foodies! It’s that time of the year again — the “Best of St. Croix Valley 2025” reader’s poll is here, and we need your votes to show some love for the Keys in Stillwater! Known for our cozy ambiance, mouthwatering menu, and community-focused spirit, we’re honored to serve you, and now we hope you’ll help us earn the top spot in a variety of foodie favorites.

Why the Stillwater Keys Deserves Your Vote

Keys Cafe in Stillwater is more than just a place to grab a meal — it’s a community staple where friends gather, milestones are celebrated, and incredible flavors are shared. Here’s why we deserve your vote across multiple categories:

1. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner — We’ve Got You Covered

From hearty omelets to savory burgers to comforting meatloaf suppers, we serve all three meals every day. Whether you’re an early riser craving breakfast perfection, a lunch enthusiast seeking world-class burgers, or someone who loves a cozy dinner with made-from-scratch comfort food, Stillwater Keys delivers every time.

2. The Bakery — Sweet Treats Done Right

Our in-house bakery is where the magic happens. From decadent desserts to fresh-baked pastries, everything is made with care and love. With options like melt-in-your-mouth cookies, seasonal pies, and our signature cakes, our desserts are top-notch.

3. Full Bar — Cheers to a Great Time

Yes, Keys Cafe in Stillwater offers a full bar! Whether you’re in the mood for a perfectly crafted cocktail, a locally-sourced beer, or a glass of wine to complement your meal, our bar is stocked and staffed to make your visit memorable.

How to Vote

Voting is open now, and it’s quick, easy, and impactful! Simply click here to cast your vote for Keys Cafe in as many categories as you’d like. Your support means the world to us, and every vote helps shine a spotlight on our fantastic Stillwater location. Providing Yummy food and an amazing dining experience for our customers is what makes the Keys family tradition so special.

Thank You for Supporting the Stillwater Keys Cafe

For years, Keys Cafe has had the honor of serving the St. Croix Valley community, and we’re so grateful for the relationships we’ve built with our loyal patrons. From our family to yours, thank you for making us a part of your lives — and for helping us reach new heights.

Cast your vote today and ensure Keys Cafe gets the recognition it deserves! Together, we can make the Stillwater Keys Cafe the undisputed “Best of St. Croix Valley 2025.”

Looking To Buy A Turkey Dinner?

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Looking To Buy A Turkey Dinner?

As in previous years, Keys Cafe is gearing up for the holiday season by offering single turkey dinners. You should know a few things in order to get your Turkey Dinner for this year.

The dinners will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with no reservations or pre-ordering allowed.

This means that in order to get your Turkey Dinner, you have to come into the store yourself and order in person. 

Our Turkey Dinner can be an easy, and incredibly tasteful addition to your Thanksgiving day. Make sure to come in and order yours to be ready for your yummy Thanksgiving meal!

It’s a Record!

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It’s a Record!

Keys Cafe’s Charity Fund Golf Classic broke their own record and raised $72,412.23 for Christopher to receive life changing support.

Jean Hunn, event coordinator,  said she wanted to “express our gratitude to everyone who came together on June 12th” in support of 9-year-old Christopher.

Melissa Schlemmer, Christopher’s mom, said “Our family can’t thank everyone enough” for helping Christopher. The family will now have the ability to help him so much more. “We are beyond thankful for everyone involved in making the event a success,” she said.

Next year will mark the event’s 20th anniversary and Hunn said “we are looking to make it the most exciting yet!”

Next year’s Charity Golf Tournament will be June 10, 2024 at Southview Country Club.

Keys Cafe & Bakery was founded by Minnesota Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Hunn in the early 1970s and operates family restaurants in eight Twin Cities communities still serving her original recipes:

Army Vet, Foodie highlights Keys Restaurant on Kare 11

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Army Vet, Foodie highlights Keys Restaurant on Kare 11

Kreskin Torres is an Army Veteran, rideshare driver  and a notable “foodie” who travels across the country looking for ways to meet interesting people and try wonderful food and share his stories on Instragram.

Torres told Kare 11 that during his travels across the country as a rideshare driver he was looking for ways to connect with people from “all walks of life.” Torres said a good way to interact and learn about them is to talk about food and restaurants. “Strangers I don’t even know (say) ‘you need a place to stay? Come on over for a barbecue.’” Torres told Kare.

Recently he traveled to Minnesota looking for chili and cinnamon rolls. This led him to Keys Cafe in Roseville. He told Kare 11 “it’s all about showcasing every state’s hidden gems – and people – right in their own backyards.”

Read the story on Kare 11

Keys Cafe & Bakery was founded by Minnesota Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Hunn in the early 1970s and operates family restaurants in eight Twin Cities communities still serving her original recipes:

Keys Cafe & Bakery For St. Paul Weekend Brunch

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Consider Keys Cafe & Bakery For St. Paul Weekend Brunch

Restaurant Clicks has recognized Keys Cafe & Bakery locations as spots to consider for brunch in St. Paul and brunch in Minneapolis.

Noting that the ‘cafe chain has a casual and friendly vibe’ the site continues by writing that Keys welcomes anyone ‘craving tasty scratch-made goodness.’

The fresh-baked pastries on the brunch menu that are mentioned are just that, freshly prepared and from scratch and baked every morning at each Keys Cafe & Bakery location.

Restaurant Clicks is an aggregator website which publishes lists and reviews by local food writers in cities across the U.S.

The site displays all local writers who contribute to the growing city-based restaurant content.

Keys Cafe & Bakery was founded by Minnesota Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Hunn in the early 1970s and operates family restaurants in eight Twin Cities communities still serving her original recipes:

Keys Cafe & Bakery For Minneapolis Weekend Brunch

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Consider Keys Cafe & Bakery For Minneapolis Weekend Brunch.

Restaurant Clicks has recognized Keys Cafe & Bakery locations as spots to consider for brunch in Minneapolis.

Restaurant Clicks notes that ‘breakfast is available all day’ while noting the signature ‘Keys’ cakes, pies and sweets are what put this place over the top.’

The article also notes that ‘fresh-baked pastries‘ are made from scratch every morning at each Keys Cafe & Bakery location.

Restaurant Clicks is an aggregator website which publishes lists and reviews by local food writers in cities across the U.S. The site displays all local writers who contribute to the growing city-based restaurant content.

Restaurant Clicks is an aggregator website which publishes lists and reviews by local food writers in cities across the U.S. The site displays all local writers who contribute to the growing city-based restaurant content.

Keys Cafe & Bakery was founded by Minnesota Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Hunn in the early 1970s and operates family restaurants in eight Twin Cities communities still serving her original recipes:

Keys Cafe & Bakery Named Top-Rated Breakfast Spot By TripAdvisor

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Keys Cafe & Bakery Minneapolis has been named a top-rated breakfast restaurant in the city by TripAdvisor.com.

Compiling 600+ reviews from customers, TripAdvisor’s 4.5/5 rating is the second highest given a Minneapolis breakfast restaurant among TripAdvisor reviewers.

Located in the historic Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis, Keys Cafe & Bakery provides a full breakfast menu with all-natural ingredients freshly prepared every day.

Like baked goods at all Keys Cafe & Bakery locations, the bakery case in Minneapolis is filled every morning with baked goods created and baked on site every morning.

Keys Cafe & Bakery has been serving fresh, homemade food in the Twin Cities for nearly 50 years.

Founded by Minnesota Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductee Barbara Hunn in a single St. Paul location in the early 1970s, Keys now serves Barbara’s original recipes in eight locations.

All locations are owned and operated by Barbara’s family members and she continues to cook and prepare food at several locations.

Keys Cafe & Bakery operates family restaurants in eight Twin Cities communities: