Drag Brunch in the Twin Cities: Where to Go in Minneapolis & St. Paul (2026)

Drag brunch has become a Twin Cities weekend institution. On any given Saturday or Sunday you can pick between a bottomless-mimosa cabaret downtown, a themed pop-culture show on a rooftop, an all-ages sing-along in Northeast Minneapolis, and a dinner-theatre production out in the suburbs. It's the most accessible corner of the local drag scene — daytime, food-forward, and welcoming to first-timers, birthday groups, and bachelorette parties alike.

This guide covers where to find drag brunch across Minneapolis and St. Paul, what each room does best, and how to book the ones that sell out. For evening shows and the wider scene, see our full guide to drag shows in the Twin Cities.

Drag brunch took off nationally in the late 2010s, and the Twin Cities embraced it faster than most mid-size markets — partly because Minneapolis already had a deep bench of performers from a drag scene that stretches back to the Ladies of LaFemme revue at Gay 90's, running since 1964. Today the format spans everything from a $10 seat in a Northeast theater to a bottomless-mimosa production downtown, which means there's a version to fit almost any group and budget.

The Dedicated Drag Rooms

These two venues run drag brunch as a standing part of their weekly calendar — you can count on them week in, week out, no special-event date required. Between them they cover both ends of the spectrum: a polished downtown cabaret and a budget-friendly Northeast theater. If you only have one weekend in the Twin Cities, one of these two is the reliable pick.

Roxy's Cabaret

1333 Nicollet Mall · Loring Park / Downtown · Bottomless drag brunch

Roxy's is the Twin Cities' dedicated drag cabaret, and its Sunday Bottomless Drag Brunch is the flagship daytime show. You get a full production — a polished cast, high-energy numbers, and audience interaction — paired with bottomless drink service and a brunch menu. The room is big enough that there isn't a bad seat but intimate enough that the performers work the whole floor. Because it's a purpose-built cabaret rather than a restaurant that happens to book drag, the production values are a notch above — proper lighting, sound, and a cast that performs here all week. It's the safe pick if you want the "classic" drag brunch experience downtown, and it's walkable from most Minneapolis hotels and steps from Loring Park. Book ahead — the Sunday show is the busiest seating of the week, and the bottomless package makes it a popular choice for celebrations.

LUSH Lounge & Theater

990 Central Ave NE · Northeast Minneapolis · "A Brunch of Drag"

LUSH runs the most frequent — and most affordable — drag brunch in town. "A Brunch of Drag" plays both Saturdays and Sundays in the ticketed theater (doors 11am, show 11:30am), and for 2026 the venue dropped brunch tickets to just $10, making it the best-value drag brunch in the metro. The calendar rotates themes — country divas, Y2K throwbacks, Broadway — and LUSH also programs the occasional all-ages brunch, one of the only family-friendly drag options in the Twin Cities. Because it runs so often and so cheaply, it's the easiest one to catch on a whim or to introduce a nervous first-timer to the format without a big commitment. It's also one of the few local rooms that regularly features drag kings alongside queens, so the casts tend to be more varied than a standard tribute brunch. The theater side is a proper ticketed room; come for the show, then stay to explore the Northeast Arts District — LUSH sits in the middle of the city's densest stretch of breweries, galleries, and restaurants.

The Rooftop Brunches — Themed & Rotating

The busiest producer of themed drag brunch in the Twin Cities is Flip Phone Events, a promoter that runs pop-culture-themed brunches most weekends rather than out of a single home venue. Their shows rotate between two downtown Minneapolis rooftops, typically with 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm seatings, and lean all the way into a theme — recent and upcoming rounds have included Lady Gaga, Rocky Horror, Taylor Swift's Eras, Madonna, and Bob's Burgers. Because the venue changes by date, check the theme and location when you buy; tickets run through Etix.

The two rooftops Flip Phone uses most — both of which also host their own themed brunches — are:

The rooftop rounds are the most "event"-feeling of the bunch — bigger production, themed costumes, and a party atmosphere — which makes them the go-to for birthdays and bachelorette groups. They also skew a little pricier once a bottomless package is added, and the seatings are timed, so you're committing to a two-hour window rather than a lingering meal. If you want the highest-energy version of drag brunch in the Twin Cities, this is it.

Drag Brunch in the Suburbs

You don't have to be downtown. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (501 W 78th St, Chanhassen — the southwest metro, near Shakopee) runs a monthly Drag Brunch on its Main Stage hosted by Nina DiAngelo, with brunch service at 11am and the show at 12:30pm. It's a full dinner-theatre production with proper dining and bar service and a family-friendlier ages-13-and-up policy — a very different experience from a bar brunch, and the best option if you're coming from the western or southern suburbs. Chanhassen is one of the country's largest professional dinner theaters, so the staging and service are polished in a way a pop-up brunch can't match; it's a good pick for a multi-generational group or anyone who wants drag with a proper sit-down meal. Out in Minnetonka, taprooms like Boom Island Brewing have also hosted seasonal Pride drag brunches with touring revues, so watch suburban brewery calendars in June, when Pride programming spreads well beyond the city core.

What to Expect at a Twin Cities Drag Brunch

If it's your first one, here's the shape of it: you'll book a seating time, arrive to a table, and order food and drinks while a host and a rotating cast perform lip-sync and live numbers between courses. Shows run 90 minutes to two hours. Tipping is the core etiquette — bring small bills and tip the performers directly during their numbers, on top of your ticket or tab. Themed brunches encourage (but don't require) dressing to the theme. And two practical notes: bottomless drink packages are common but not universal, so check what's included, and weekend seatings are the first to sell out, so the earlier you book the better your table.

A few things that separate a great drag brunch outing from a frustrating one: build in a buffer, since seatings run on a schedule and latecomers get seated in the back; put your phone away between numbers, because the performers read the room and reward an engaged table; and if you're celebrating, tell the venue when you book — most rooms will give a birthday or bachelorette group a shout-out from the stage, which is half the fun. Groups of six or more should call ahead rather than booking online, since larger tables often need to be arranged directly.

Where to Stay

Downtown Minneapolis puts you within walking distance of Roxy's and the rooftop brunches, with light rail to the rest of the metro.

Where to Stay in Downtown Minneapolis

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For evening drag and the wider scene, see our guides to drag shows in the Twin Cities and the best gay bars in Minneapolis & St. Paul.

Where is the best drag brunch in Minneapolis?

For a dedicated cabaret experience, Roxy's Sunday Bottomless Drag Brunch downtown; for the best value, LUSH's "A Brunch of Drag" in Northeast (just $10 in 2026, Saturdays and Sundays); and for a themed party atmosphere, Flip Phone's rooftop brunches at Union Rooftop and Crave. Each does something different — pick by the vibe you want.

How much does drag brunch cost in the Twin Cities?

It ranges widely. LUSH dropped its "A Brunch of Drag" tickets to $10 for 2026, while Roxy's bottomless brunch and Flip Phone's themed rooftop rounds run higher once food and bottomless drink packages are included. Most are ticketed in advance; buy ahead for weekend seatings.

Is drag brunch family-friendly in the Twin Cities?

Some of it. LUSH programs all-ages "A Brunch of Drag" rounds, and Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' drag brunch welcomes ages 13 and up. Most bar and rooftop brunches are 18+ or 21+, so confirm the age policy on the specific ticket before booking.

Do I need to make a reservation for drag brunch?

Yes — nearly all Twin Cities drag brunches are ticketed or reservation-based, and weekend seatings sell out early. Book a week or two ahead for popular themed rounds, and arrive for the first seating if you want a front-row table.

Where can I find drag brunch every weekend?

Between LUSH's Saturday and Sunday shows, Roxy's Sunday bottomless brunch, and Flip Phone's rotating rooftop rounds at Union Rooftop and Crave, there's a drag brunch somewhere in Minneapolis nearly every weekend of the year.

Is there drag brunch in the Twin Cities suburbs?

Yes. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (southwest metro, near Shakopee) runs a monthly drag brunch on its Main Stage, and suburban taprooms like Boom Island Brewing in Minnetonka host seasonal Pride drag brunches. These run less often than the downtown rooms, so check the venue's calendar before driving out.

How does tipping work at drag brunch?

Tipping is expected and it's how performers are paid. Bring small bills and tip the queens directly during their numbers — this is on top of your ticket or food-and-drink tab. It's the etiquette that keeps the shows running.