The French Hen Cafe

03/15/2026

We’re diggin’ out and will be open @ nine with a smaller team! ⛄️ 🍳

03/04/2026

STAY TUNED! Mardi Gras came early this year and we were otherwise OCCUPIED…though the good times still aren’t rollin’ in the Twin Cities we’re looking for a reason to party!
Get ready, we’re hosting TARDI GRAS: Rent Relief Fundraiser -details announced this weekend!

02/16/2026

Welp! We almost missed the extended deadline! QUICK! Can you take a few minutes to support us TODAY? Voting ends tonight! Link in bio 🙏

01/30/2026

UPDATE: As of 8AM 1/31 we’ve raised $3,101 of our $4,200 goal to support the families we’ve committed to. We know there are a lot of neighborhood and school specific funds that have been created and still a huge need for families that are outside of those circles and would like to help as many folks as we can. We’ve already begun distributing these funds and are hopeful we can assist more families before rent is due tomorrow and as long as donations continue. PLEASE SHARE!

We will be open tomorrow for regular hours, if you’re able please join us in raising funds for families who are in need of immediate assistance with rent & other bills.

01/25/2026

REST. RESIST. REPEAT.

Full Text of Post:

Gumbo is used as a metaphor for the mix of cultures in southern Louisiana and the history of resiliency, community, and adaptability.
We may be on the opposite end of the Mississippi but the Twin Cities is a beautiful, piping hot pot of Gumbo atop a flame that cannot be blown out.

After the murder of Alex Pretti this morning, we are scared. We are hurting. We are ANGRY. We must be all of those things and continue to resist. This is a marathon. And yes, we must prepare ourselves for it to get worse. To do that we cannot allow those around us to stay silent. We cannot accept anyone to say that this “isn’t political”. Yes- this is about people, this is about families, this is about humanity. Pushing back against the complacency or deflection of the people you are surrounded by is not easy but it is necessary. These murders and continual violence is not due to “untrained officers”, the lack of organization within ICE is intentional and necessary to inflict said violence with impunity.

To do anything less than condemn the Trump administration and the MAGA lackeys who sent murderous federal agents into our streets is allowing it to continue. To condemn Trump and MAGA is not to applaud the democrats. We cannot count on them to save us, either. What we must do is organize ourselves to do everything we can to resist this occupation and take care of our neighbors. You may not be able to attend protests or have the financial means to donate, but there are things you can do with any capacity you have to fight back. YOU MUST FIGHT BACK! If you need help getting connected, our DMs are open. WE WILL WIN.

01/21/2026

SHUT. IT. DOWN. ICE OUT NOW!

01/07/2026

Join us this Thursday- Saturday for one last Moonflower ‘za for the winter! We are so thankful for the support and look forward to Moonflower returning to bloom this spring.

12/08/2025

All we want for Christmas is to be nominated for Best of the Twin Cities for BEST BRUNCH & BEST PIZZA!

Nominations are open through December 10! We need your help to make it into the top 10 to be eligible for votes in the categories. Link in comments if you’re so inclined ☺️

11/20/2025

HENNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨
The Hen is turning 13 tomorrow! (We officially a teenager and know it all 🥳)
We’re so thankful for all of the support over the years so we’re celebrating with treats, toasts & gift (cards)!

🎉Join us for Moonflower Pizza any evening this week (11/20-11/22) every pizza purchased for dine in will include a complementary bday brownie AND an entry to win a $100 gift card! Winner will be chosen by drawing on Sunday 11/23.

🥂Join us for our bday brunch Friday 11/21 and mention this post to receive a complementary drink of your choice with purchase of any entree!

🎁 Can’t make it in this weekend?
We’ve got you covered with ANOTHER $100 gift card giveaway!

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣Like this post
2️⃣Tag your friends & family (more tags = more
entries!)
3️⃣Make sure you’re following

Contest closes Saturday 11/22 at 9PM.
Winner will be selected by drawing and contacted via DM on Sunday 11/23.

HBD TO US! We are so grateful. THANK YOU!

10/30/2025

🥳

Almost exactly five years after debuting as a pandemic pop-up, Moonflower Pizza is back, and it's wonderful.

10/16/2025

OMG! Our seasonal special; the Oh My Gourd!
pumpkin cream sauce, prosciutto, roasted sweet potato, rosemary-pepita pesto, sunflower shoots 🎃 🍕 🍁

10/16/2025

Moonflower Happy Hour AKA Yappy Hour 🍷 See ya soon!