Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Closest coffee shop and very earthy. Great food and about as real as you can get in there.
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May Day Café
3440 Bloomington AveClosest coffee shop and very earthy. Great food and about as real as you can get in there.
It's Leed certified with organic gardens on-site. Fresh, local food offering veggie and vegan options with a huge patio covered by the largest solar panel roof in the region.
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The Tiny Diner
1024 E 38th StIt's Leed certified with organic gardens on-site. Fresh, local food offering veggie and vegan options with a huge patio covered by the largest solar panel roof in the region.
Another great little local shop, but not quite as earthy as May Day. Nothing fancy, just good coffee.
Keen Eye Coffee
2803 East 38th StreetAnother great little local shop, but not quite as earthy as May Day. Nothing fancy, just good coffee.
Nokomis Beach Coffee
4956 S 28th AveA little further down but nice stop along the lake.
the hipster coffee shop that creates coffee cocktails including house-made bitters and herbal syrups
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Five Watt Coffee, Kingfield
3745 Nicollet Avethe hipster coffee shop that creates coffee cocktails including house-made bitters and herbal syrups
Great local food offering with some charm. Real busy for weekend breakfast.
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Blackbird
3800 Nicollet AveGreat local food offering with some charm. Real busy for weekend breakfast.
Retro style donut shop with the trendy, gourmet concoctions such as chocolate Surly bacon donuts...Open really late night.
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Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveRetro style donut shop with the trendy, gourmet concoctions such as chocolate Surly bacon donuts...Open really late night.
As seen on Food Network's "Diners, drive-ins and dives" This is an authentic caribbean restaurant where spicy is taken seriously. It's right around the corner from me.
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Marla's Caribbean Cuisine
As seen on Food Network's "Diners, drive-ins and dives" This is an authentic caribbean restaurant where spicy is taken seriously. It's right around the corner from me.
Seafood and fish served up for outdoor dining at Minnehaha Falls. Serves beer and wine and lines can be long especially on weekends. Great place to walk, or bike along falls and river.
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Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveSeafood and fish served up for outdoor dining at Minnehaha Falls. Serves beer and wine and lines can be long especially on weekends. Great place to walk, or bike along falls and river.
Delicious Farm to Table menu in an old converted service station. Make sure to try their bacon if you're a fan. And vanilla custard with salted caramel is to die for a dessert. Wine and beer only.
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Wise Acre Eatery
5401 Nicollet AveDelicious Farm to Table menu in an old converted service station. Make sure to try their bacon if you're a fan. And vanilla custard with salted caramel is to die for a dessert. Wine and beer only.
A large indoor mecca of food stands and food markets. Some of my faves include Taco Cat, Manny's Tortas, Salty Tart bakery is amazing, Jakeenos pizza, Not much for ambience, but worth it for the cheap great eats. Just inside the main building is a lovely korean full service restaurant and bar called the Rabbit Hole.
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Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StA large indoor mecca of food stands and food markets. Some of my faves include Taco Cat, Manny's Tortas, Salty Tart bakery is amazing, Jakeenos pizza, Not much for ambience, but worth it for the cheap great eats. Just inside the main building is a lovely korean full service restaurant and bar called the Rabbit Hole.
Some great food stands in the midst of various shops selling clothing, etc. If you're looking for the closest thing to mexican street food, this is it in the neighborhood.
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Mercado Central
1515 E Lake StSome great food stands in the midst of various shops selling clothing, etc. If you're looking for the closest thing to mexican street food, this is it in the neighborhood.
Great earthy hipster spot serving up hardy, fresh and organic meals. Breakfast specials are always great and lines start forming on weekend mornings, so earlier is better.
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Modern Times
3200 Chicago AveGreat earthy hipster spot serving up hardy, fresh and organic meals. Breakfast specials are always great and lines start forming on weekend mornings, so earlier is better.
lovely newer italian spot nearby with a well curated menu and warm inviting atmosphere.
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ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave Slovely newer italian spot nearby with a well curated menu and warm inviting atmosphere.
It's where the restaurant crews dine after their shift is over. Consistently great food and service with an understated elegance.
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112 Eatery
112 N 3rd StIt's where the restaurant crews dine after their shift is over. Consistently great food and service with an understated elegance.
Sustainably sourced fish. Sushi, dogs, ramen..a great casual neighborhood sushi spot.
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Kyatchi
3758 Nicollet AveSustainably sourced fish. Sushi, dogs, ramen..a great casual neighborhood sushi spot.
Fried chicken. The best. Ever. Tiny place and always busy so expect a wait if going during typical dinner time.
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Revival
4537 Nicollet AveFried chicken. The best. Ever. Tiny place and always busy so expect a wait if going during typical dinner time.
Great classics done impeccably well. The best chicken soup ever.
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Nighthawks Diner & Bar
3753 Nicollet AveGreat classics done impeccably well. The best chicken soup ever.
Cozy and bohemian spot featuring french inspired fare with a great wine list and full bar. Near Lake Calhoun, so a walk afterwards makes for a romantic night out.
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Barbette
1600 W Lake StCozy and bohemian spot featuring french inspired fare with a great wine list and full bar. Near Lake Calhoun, so a walk afterwards makes for a romantic night out.
Spyhouse Coffee
945 Broadway St NEDark and moody spot filled with hipsters and surly baristas.
Bright and mod spot just a couple blocks away providing very high-quality pours, cappucino, local pastry (when they're not sold out!)
Botany Coffee
1830 East 38th StreetBright and mod spot just a couple blocks away providing very high-quality pours, cappucino, local pastry (when they're not sold out!)
Amazing food anytime of day or night. They have a restaurant and a cafe with bar seating for casual drop-ins. Best bakery in town. Coffee is amazing. Brunch is a must do. Cocktails are creative and dinner is always divine.
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Alma
528 University Ave SEAmazing food anytime of day or night. They have a restaurant and a cafe with bar seating for casual drop-ins. Best bakery in town. Coffee is amazing. Brunch is a must do. Cocktails are creative and dinner is always divine.
Essentials
This place has been here forever and it feels like you've stepped back in time when you walk in and see the two registers with friendly workers greeting you and a mile-long meat market.
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Everett's Foods & Meats
1833 E 38th StThis place has been here forever and it feels like you've stepped back in time when you walk in and see the two registers with friendly workers greeting you and a mile-long meat market.
Great local coop with excellent local organic produce, dairy and meat. Deli bar for take-out.
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Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store
317 E 38th StGreat local coop with excellent local organic produce, dairy and meat. Deli bar for take-out.
Shopping
It's just a classic walkable stop for a little treat, ice cream, popcorn, etc.
Dave's Popcorn and Ice Cream
1848 East 38th StreetIt's just a classic walkable stop for a little treat, ice cream, popcorn, etc.
The Foundry Home Goods
905 W 48th StBeautifully curated items for the home
Askov Finlayson
Great spot for the stylish, rugged male
findfurnish
2014 5th St NEMid century modern antiques
Martin Patrick 3
212 3rd Ave NThe high-end styled man
Covet Consign
1101 Chicago Aveconsignment, vintage furniture and accessories.
Frank Modern Furniture + Art
3736 Chicago AveExactly what it says featuring some local artists and makers
Everything Else
Svasti Yoga
A block away, they offer all different types of classes.
PaddleSculpt
5007 S 34th AveGreat crossfit, rowing workouts and they rent paddleboards and do classes on the lake
I think the best cinammon sugar cake donuts ever. no frills, but always delish.
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A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AveI think the best cinammon sugar cake donuts ever. no frills, but always delish.
Some would say the best donuts, classic style. Raised and glazed, fritters, long johns, they've got them down.
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Mel-O-Glaze Bakery
4800 S 28th AveSome would say the best donuts, classic style. Raised and glazed, fritters, long johns, they've got them down.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brewpub near the ligh trail station about a mile down the road. House smoked meats and fish, great local hangout with outdoor seating.
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Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StGreat brewpub near the ligh trail station about a mile down the road. House smoked meats and fish, great local hangout with outdoor seating.
On Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" and Obama also stopped here last year. Matts' serves up the original and legendary Juicy Lucy cheeseburger. Often with a line out the door.
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Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveOn Food Network's "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" and Obama also stopped here last year. Matts' serves up the original and legendary Juicy Lucy cheeseburger. Often with a line out the door.
One of the newest distilleries in the hood. Vodka and gin cocktails with a food truck parked outside. Nothing fancy, just creative cocktails and great food.
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Du Nord Craft Spirits
2610 E 32nd StOne of the newest distilleries in the hood. Vodka and gin cocktails with a food truck parked outside. Nothing fancy, just creative cocktails and great food.
Local distillery in the arts/brewery district with lovely craft cocktails and a food truck outside. Gets real packed later in the evening.
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Tattersall Distilling
1620 Central Ave NELocal distillery in the arts/brewery district with lovely craft cocktails and a food truck outside. Gets real packed later in the evening.
The Iconic Club where Prince got his start has some great major acts and it's counterpart, 7th St Entry has a small dark spot for local and up and coming shows.
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First Avenue
701 N 1st AveThe Iconic Club where Prince got his start has some great major acts and it's counterpart, 7th St Entry has a small dark spot for local and up and coming shows.
A small, dark and gritty club with some bigger names along with local scene. They also serve a great morning after breakfast to heal that hangover.
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Triple Rock Social Club
629 Cedar AveA small, dark and gritty club with some bigger names along with local scene. They also serve a great morning after breakfast to heal that hangover.
A non-profit music venue featuring a wide range of genres. Intimate and earthy. Beer and wine.
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The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar AveA non-profit music venue featuring a wide range of genres. Intimate and earthy. Beer and wine.
In the hottest revitalized neighborhood downtown, North Loop. This is a place for solid food and drinks and people watching.
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The Freehouse
701 N Washington AveIn the hottest revitalized neighborhood downtown, North Loop. This is a place for solid food and drinks and people watching.
In the North Loop of Minneapolis, the hottest revitalized neighborhood downtown, this is a sub-level bar with a great cocktail list and apps from the upstairs Burrough restaurant.
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Borough
730 N Washington AveIn the North Loop of Minneapolis, the hottest revitalized neighborhood downtown, this is a sub-level bar with a great cocktail list and apps from the upstairs Burrough restaurant.
An iconic club featuring many soul and r&b acts, primarily cover bands. If you want a taste of soul with a tiny dance floor and lots of energy, check it out.
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Bunkers Music Bar & Grill
761 N Washington AveAn iconic club featuring many soul and r&b acts, primarily cover bands. If you want a taste of soul with a tiny dance floor and lots of energy, check it out.
Dakota
1010 Nicollet MallIntimate dinner club with local and national Jazz and other genres.
Speakeasy under the Bachelor Farmer Restaurant serving amazing craft cocktails in an intimate setting.
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Marvel Bar
50 2nd Avenue SouthSpeakeasy under the Bachelor Farmer Restaurant serving amazing craft cocktails in an intimate setting.
Very secret spot recently opened in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis. It's designed as a classic art deco/art nouveau/victorian hybrid speakeasy complete with hidden rooms behind bookcases, secret passsage through phone booth and insiders-only reserved booths with service through mirrors. Craft cocktails and a small menu will delight. It's located in the back of a building next to a dumpster in the alley. Red light above the door is your only clue. Knock for admission. Often a line out the door to tip you off.
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Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake StVery secret spot recently opened in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis. It's designed as a classic art deco/art nouveau/victorian hybrid speakeasy complete with hidden rooms behind bookcases, secret passsage through phone booth and insiders-only reserved booths with service through mirrors. Craft cocktails and a small menu will delight. It's located in the back of a building next to a dumpster in the alley. Red light above the door is your only clue. Knock for admission. Often a line out the door to tip you off.
One of many breweries in the Northeast Mpls area. This one is a large, warehouse style space with great brews and a hipster clientele. Food trucks outside for great local fare.
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Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NEOne of many breweries in the Northeast Mpls area. This one is a large, warehouse style space with great brews and a hipster clientele. Food trucks outside for great local fare.
One of my favorite local breweries in NE Mpls. food trucks outside.
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Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveOne of my favorite local breweries in NE Mpls. food trucks outside.
Able Seedhouse + Brewery
1121 Quincy St NEHaven't tried this one yet, but have heard good things.
Arts & Culture
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2400 3rd Ave Sbeautifully curated museum with amazing special exhibits
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725 Vineland PlFab contemporary museum with lovely sculpture park out front.
beautiful modern theater with the best view of the river and stone arch bridge from a cantilevered lookout. Always a great range of plays to enjoy.
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Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd Stbeautiful modern theater with the best view of the river and stone arch bridge from a cantilevered lookout. Always a great range of plays to enjoy.
Sightseeing
great place to walk, bike along the river and falls and grab a bite at Sea Salt afterwards.
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מפלי מיננהאהה
4801 S Minnehaha Drgreat place to walk, bike along the river and falls and grab a bite at Sea Salt afterwards.
Lovely historic bridge over the Mississippi in the heart of the city. Great walk or bike loop from bridge to bridge. Links downtown to NE Mpls. Start at Guthrie Theater's cantilevered lookout bridge.
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גשר הקשתות האבן
100 Portland AveLovely historic bridge over the Mississippi in the heart of the city. Great walk or bike loop from bridge to bridge. Links downtown to NE Mpls. Start at Guthrie Theater's cantilevered lookout bridge.
Just a few blocks away, it's a small lake with a tiny island in the middle and lots of ducks and geese hanging out. Recommended for daytime stroll.
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Powderhorn Park
Just a few blocks away, it's a small lake with a tiny island in the middle and lots of ducks and geese hanging out. Recommended for daytime stroll.
If you like to bike, this is a massive urban trail system that takes you around all of our lakes and river ways. Rental is available with Nice Ride in multiple locations around the city.
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Grand Rounds National Byway
Grand Rounds National BywayIf you like to bike, this is a massive urban trail system that takes you around all of our lakes and river ways. Rental is available with Nice Ride in multiple locations around the city.
There are locations all around the city to rent and drop these touring bikes. Many located along the massive midtown greenway bike trail system and connecting to the Grand Rounds Trails.
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Nice Ride Minnesota
There are locations all around the city to rent and drop these touring bikes. Many located along the massive midtown greenway bike trail system and connecting to the Grand Rounds Trails.