One of the most exciting aspects of our work at ezCater is the opportunity to introduce our customers to some of the best local restaurants available — that also happen to offer top notch catering. For our Twin Cities readers, we’re happy to share our take on the best catering Minneapolis has to offer. 

These restaurants that go above and beyond our already high standards and are what we call our “Reliability Rockstars.” They consistently deliver with low cancellations and rejection rates, so you can feel extra confident about your catering choice. When you order from one of these top restaurants in Minneapolis, you’re not just getting great food — you’re getting reliability you can count on.

La Tavolata Italian Kitchen

When it comes to comforting Italian favorites, La Tavolata Italian Kitchen basically wrote the book. The cookbook, that is. Whether it’s pasta, panini, salads, or shareable appetizers, their menu is packed with nourishing, feel-good meals for meetings, team lunches, and office celebrations.

From creamy fettuccine Alfredo to Carmela chicken rigatoni and hearty beef and Italian sausage lasagna (all served with their signature garlic toast), there’s something for everyone. And don’t forget dessert—their decadent chocolate cake is the perfect sweet ending, and a great way to treat the team to something more than just lunch.

Notable: Fried Ravioli Tray

D Brian’s Deli & Catering

D Brian’s Deli & Catering is a go-to for fresh, satisfying meals that keep teams fueled throughout the day. Whether it’s an early morning meeting or a mid-afternoon recharge, their menu has you covered.

One happy customer called it “great food, plentiful, with friendly delivery service.” And as we know, having reliable (and friendly) delivery service is part of what makes ezCater the top choice for business catering. 

Got a breakfast meeting? Start the team’s day with hot breakfast sandwiches customized with eggs, cheese, and your choice of meat. If you’re feeding a lunch crowd, opt for a hearty boxed lunch featuring wraps, sandwiches, or salads. Need something warm? Their chili and spicy chicken tortilla soup (served with breadsticks and saltines) always hit the spot.

Notable: Breakfast Burrito Tray

Banh Appetit

Banh Appetit brings bold flavors and fresh ingredients to the office with its standout Vietnamese-inspired sandwiches and wraps. Customers can’t get enough — one review raves, “Everyone loves these sandwiches. Always fresh and delicious!”

For first-time orders, the classic banh mi is a must. It’s packed with BBQ pork, pate, pickled veggies, and fresh herbs for a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and crunchy. Need extras? Egg rolls and potstickers are ideal for sharing.

Notable: Lemongrass Chicken Sandwich

Keys Cafe and Bakery

Feeding a crowd? Keys Café and Bakery makes it easy with family-style meals and boxed lunches that satisfy groups of all sizes. 

In fact, if your team has worked up an appetite, Keys may be the perfect choice, according to one recent customer, who raved,“Huge portion sizes and served well over the amount they said it would feed.”, raves one customer. From a build-your-own chicken taco bar to a hearty roast beef dinner (complete with pumpkin pie), their menu is packed with comforting classics. Or, you could choose individual boxed lunches for a hassle-free office meal.

Notable: Key’s Boxed Lunch

Carbon Kitchen Market

Platters, sandwiches, bowls, and salads are the consistently delicious staple choices offered by customer-favorite Carbon Kitchen Market. Your colleagues can decide between traditional choices like turkey or bacon sandwiches to fill their boxed lunch, or opt for a creative bite like their Moroccan chicken or smoked trout sandwich.

 “The sandwiches and bowls from Carbon Kitchen market went quickly,” noted one recent customer.

Notable: Moroccan Chicken Sandwich Boxed Lunch

Eggy’s Diner

If you’re catering an early-morning occasion, offering delicious diner-style food from Eggy’s Diner is “super convenient for breakfast meetings.” 

 Their breakfast staples like potatoes, bacon, fresh fruit, and eggs can all be ordered individually, so you can create the spread that best suits your needs. However, if individual meals are more your style, you can choose between boxes built around breakfast sandwiches, wraps, or French toast. 

Notable: Breakfast Skillets

Lago Tacos

Lago Tacos offers everything you need to build your own taco bar right in the office. Their tasty protein fillings include chicken tinga, beef and potatoes, or a garden veggie option for vegetarians. Each taco bar also includes flour or corn tortillas, cheese, pico de gallo, house-made salsas, and chips. And don’t forget the guacamole! It’s “the best guacamole I’ve tasted in a while,” said one recent reviewer.

Notable: Deluxe Taco Bar

Pham’s Rice Bowl

Tasty, varied rice bowls are the specialty of Pham’s Rice Bowl. Their “delicious and plentiful” food can be ordered by the box, with each individual selecting an entrée and appetizer like sesame chicken and egg rolls or pepper steak and chicken wings, which are then packed neatly with rice for a complete meal. Round out each order with fortune cookies, individual sodas, and tea.

Notable: Shrimp Spring Rolls

The Buttered Tin

There are so many breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorites on offer at The Buttered Tin that it can be hard to choose what to order next! “Ordered for 120 folks and got great feedback,” says one satisfied customer.

For a Midwest twist, many people opt for a hot dish made with either sausage and egg or veggies, complemented by seasonal berries or yogurt parfaits. They also offer sandwiches, salads, and sides, including their tangy house-made pickles.

Notable: Sausage Egg Hot Dish

Heather’s

Heather’s goes beyond traditional breakfast options and sandwiches, providing uniquely sweet and savory offerings like quinoa breakfast bowls, Budapest muffins, and Brussels sprout sweet potato hash. Not feeling breakfast? “Heather’s never disappoints!” noted one happy customer. Their salads and sandwiches are all perfectly portioned, hearty, and filling. Don’t forget to round out your meal with homemade Chex mix or cookies. 

Notable: Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad

Find the top catering in Minneapolis on ezCater

The next time you’re looking for a new restaurant to try with colleagues or need culinary inspiration for an upcoming board meeting, check out ezCater. We offer some of the top restaurants in Minneapolis dedicated to providing convenient, high-quality meals for any office setting. Find your new Minneapolis favorites today.