Leader

Cambridge, MN · Restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Cambridge
#8
of 49 restaurants
City Percentile
63%
rating percentile
Address
Leader, 133-135 Main St S, Cambridge, MN 55008
Phone
(763) 689-5600
Website
www.leadermn.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM

Leader is a restaurant located in Cambridge, MN. It is one of 49 restaurants listed in Cambridge. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Cambridge city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #8 of 49 restaurants in Cambridge. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Leader

Leader is a restaurant, coffee shop, market & retail store located in the iconic 105 year old Leader building in Cambridge, MN. We currently offer upscale Minnesota comfort food. We also host private events in our Foundation Room, offer Tuxedo Rental... More

Hours

Saturday7 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Manny Navarro · Nov 2025

Loved the vibe at Leader! It’s a cool, upscale place with really friendly staff. The food has bold, distinct flavors, but the real star of the show was the popovers—absolutely amazing. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for great food in a nice setting.

★★★★★ 5.0 Andrew Gifford · Aug 2025

Very nice atmosphere and very nice people. The food was five stars plus. If I lived in this area (I was visiting from Utah) this would be a place I’d frequent. Such amazing burgers! Wow! The cheese curds were fresh and amazing as an appetizer. I had the Hawaiian Burger and my son had the Cheffrey Burger. They were so busy that it was a wait for the food, but my goodness was it worth it

★★★★☆ 4.0 Stephanie Rozalia · Jun 2024

Our visit here was okay. Leader has its charm, but there are a few areas where it falls short. The ambiance feels updated and modern and gives an enjoyable experience. The food is decent but nothing extraordinary. The menu offers a variety of classic American dishes, which are satisfactory but lack the wow factor that you want to enjoy in your meal. Some dishes were pretty good while others were not what was expected. Additionally, the wait times for food and drinks can be longer than expected, even when the restaurant isn't particularly busy. Service at Leader Restaurant is generally friendly but can be slow at times. It seems like the staff could use better coordination during peak hours to ensure a smoother dining experience. While the servers are polite and willing to help, the overa

★★★★★ 5.0 Jeanette Masloski · Mar 2025

Staff was friendly and attentive. The decor was fresh and relaxed. All the tables were full, but space seemed adequate and noise level was managed, easy to talk and hear conversation. The food was unique, beautifully presented, and delicious. Everything arrived a perfect temperature and thought was given to details. Enjoyed our visit. Will recommend to others and return.

★★★★★ 5.0 Evie M · Sep 2025

My reuben eggs Benedict were extraordinary! The side salad deserves a mention of its own. Cranberries and cashews made it a treat. We were a party of 7 and the only drawback was one waitress mixing up two dishes but still a great experience especially with how busy they get! There are more items on the menu worth trying.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBakeryCafeCatering food and drink supplierCoffee shopEvent venue

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