Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Hipster-friendly gastropub offers diverse comfort fare, craft cocktails & a front espresso counter.
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Muddy Waters Bar & Eatery
2933 Lyndale Ave SHipster-friendly gastropub offers diverse comfort fare, craft cocktails & a front espresso counter.
Buzzy outfit offering Japanese noodles & small plates, plus a rooftop patio & on-site sake brewery.
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Moto-i
2940 Lyndale Ave SBuzzy outfit offering Japanese noodles & small plates, plus a rooftop patio & on-site sake brewery.
Chino Latino
2916 Hennepin Ave SDo at least one Chino Bomb. It usually leads to another.
Not your typical cheese nachos bowling fare. Expect organic greens, delicious pad tie, and local beef burgers.
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Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake StNot your typical cheese nachos bowling fare. Expect organic greens, delicious pad tie, and local beef burgers.
Traditional Italian dishes & a vast wine list are found at this restaurant with an old-world feel.
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Amore Uptown
1601 W Lake StTraditional Italian dishes & a vast wine list are found at this restaurant with an old-world feel.
All-day neighborhood bistro drawing a lively, hip crowd for French fare & frequent live music.
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Barbette
1600 W Lake StAll-day neighborhood bistro drawing a lively, hip crowd for French fare & frequent live music.
We like to order some pita's to go at the front, walk down to Lake Wine and Spirits to get a bottle of wine (or 2) and walk back to pick up our lunch. Take it to the lake for a picnic.
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It's Greek To Me
626 W Lake StWe like to order some pita's to go at the front, walk down to Lake Wine and Spirits to get a bottle of wine (or 2) and walk back to pick up our lunch. Take it to the lake for a picnic.
World Street Kitchen
2743 Lyndale Ave SFood truck fare.
Late-night 2-story fixture offers American cuisine, drinks & live music in an industrial-chic space.
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Icehouse
2528 Nicollet AveLate-night 2-story fixture offers American cuisine, drinks & live music in an industrial-chic space.
Hip neighborhood fixture boasts refined bistro fare, craft cocktails, live music & a seasonal patio.
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Eat Street Social
18 W 26th StHip neighborhood fixture boasts refined bistro fare, craft cocktails, live music & a seasonal patio.
Fresh baked goods & an all-day American menu with an emphasis on organic, sustainable ingredients.
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French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
2610 Lyndale Ave SFresh baked goods & an all-day American menu with an emphasis on organic, sustainable ingredients.
Neighborhood counter-serve cafe boasts local, organic from-scratch fare in a cheerful, bright venue.
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Common Roots Cafe
2558 Lyndale Ave SNeighborhood counter-serve cafe boasts local, organic from-scratch fare in a cheerful, bright venue.
THE BEST TO-GO BREAKFAST EVER! So many eclectic and interesting, amazing flavor combos you'll probably have to try more than one.
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Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveTHE BEST TO-GO BREAKFAST EVER! So many eclectic and interesting, amazing flavor combos you'll probably have to try more than one.
Buzzy seafood destination with happy hours & a roomy, industrial-chic setting with a rooftop patio.
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Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar
1400 W Lake StBuzzy seafood destination with happy hours & a roomy, industrial-chic setting with a rooftop patio.
Very convenient, great wine and beer selections. It's not a local staple though, there are other locations throughout the midwest.
Louie's Wine Dive
800 W Lake StVery convenient, great wine and beer selections. It's not a local staple though, there are other locations throughout the midwest.
My favorite food-trick-turned-restaurant. Specializes in Venezuelan stuffed arepas.
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Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveMy favorite food-trick-turned-restaurant. Specializes in Venezuelan stuffed arepas.
Pat's Tap
3510 Nicollet AveSki-ball gastro pub. So good!
Homemade ice cream in unique, rotating flavors draws crowds to this family-run parlor.
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Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe
1007 W Franklin AveHomemade ice cream in unique, rotating flavors draws crowds to this family-run parlor.
Bustling coffee shop serves up house-roasted espresso drinks & baked goods in a sleek, modern venue.
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Spyhouse Coffee
945 Broadway St NEBustling coffee shop serves up house-roasted espresso drinks & baked goods in a sleek, modern venue.
Elevated pub grub, including gourmet burgers & truffle fries, & a rotating selection of craft brews.
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The Bulldog Uptown
2549 Lyndale Avenue SouthElevated pub grub, including gourmet burgers & truffle fries, & a rotating selection of craft brews.
A Whittier food & cocktail lounge serving bar snacks, small plates and entrees that encourage sharing in a warm and hospitable setting.
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Nightingale
2551 Lyndale Ave SA Whittier food & cocktail lounge serving bar snacks, small plates and entrees that encourage sharing in a warm and hospitable setting.
Contemporary Indian restaurant offering a vast array of classic dishes including vegetarian entrees.
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Darbar India Grill & Bar
1221 W Lake StContemporary Indian restaurant offering a vast array of classic dishes including vegetarian entrees.
Bustling eatery specializing in Thai cuisine, offering lunch specials, happy hour & patio seating.
Tum Rup Thai
1221 W Lake StBustling eatery specializing in Thai cuisine, offering lunch specials, happy hour & patio seating.
The Aster Cafe sits on the prettiest street in Minneapolis, under the trees along the Mississippi river.
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Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StThe Aster Cafe sits on the prettiest street in Minneapolis, under the trees along the Mississippi river.
Compact neighborhood eatery whipping up sandwiches & other grub in functional digs.
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Caffrey's Deli & Subs
3008 Lyndale Ave SCompact neighborhood eatery whipping up sandwiches & other grub in functional digs.
Modern eatery features a wide range of seafood, casual grub & cocktails in an industrial-chic space.
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Smack Shack
603 N Washington AveModern eatery features a wide range of seafood, casual grub & cocktails in an industrial-chic space.
Sophisticated neighborhood eatery offers inventive New American cuisine, cocktails & patio seating.
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Loring Kitchen & Bar
1359 Willow StSophisticated neighborhood eatery offers inventive New American cuisine, cocktails & patio seating.
Coup d'état opened in January 2014 and has immediately been recognized for setting a new standard of dining and drinking in Uptown Minneapolis.
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The Pourhouse Uptown
2923 Girard Ave SCoup d'état opened in January 2014 and has immediately been recognized for setting a new standard of dining and drinking in Uptown Minneapolis.
Fast, healthy food. Think juice detox, whole grains, and green salads.
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Agra Culture Kitchen
2939 Girard Ave SFast, healthy food. Think juice detox, whole grains, and green salads.
At Salsa a la Salsa, you will find a wide array of regional Mexican favorites. From sumptuous appetizers, delicious entrees and tantalizing dessert.
Salsa a la Salsa
2841 Hennepin Avenue SouthAt Salsa a la Salsa, you will find a wide array of regional Mexican favorites. From sumptuous appetizers, delicious entrees and tantalizing dessert.
Espresso & cold-brew drinks made from sustainable beans are the specialty of this coffeehouse chain.
Carley Coffee
821 W Lake StEspresso & cold-brew drinks made from sustainable beans are the specialty of this coffeehouse chain.
Drinks & Nightlife
After a late night dinner, swing by for dessert and a night cap. Very intimate setting.
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Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1432 W 31st StAfter a late night dinner, swing by for dessert and a night cap. Very intimate setting.
CC Club
2600 Lyndale Ave SIt's a piece of Minneapolis history. Totally divey. Go.
Cool neighborhood brewpub features small-batch craft beers & casual grub in a laid-back atmosphere.
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The Herkimer Pub & Brewery
2922 Lyndale Ave SCool neighborhood brewpub features small-batch craft beers & casual grub in a laid-back atmosphere.
House beers are poured in the industrial warehouse setting of this microbrewery with communal seats.
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Fulton Brewing Taproom
414 N 6th AveHouse beers are poured in the industrial warehouse setting of this microbrewery with communal seats.
This European-style brewery sells growlers & offers a taproom with live local bands on weekends.
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Harriet Brewing
3038 Minnehaha AveThis European-style brewery sells growlers & offers a taproom with live local bands on weekends.
Sisyphus Brewing aims to educate beer drinkers about the variety of styles, ingredients and the brewing process.
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Sisyphus Brewing
712 Ontario Ave WSisyphus Brewing aims to educate beer drinkers about the variety of styles, ingredients and the brewing process.
Bauhaus Brew Labs is a family of musicians, scientists, artists and above all, beer lovers, aiming to reinvigorate the spirit of the family brewery.
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Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NEBauhaus Brew Labs is a family of musicians, scientists, artists and above all, beer lovers, aiming to reinvigorate the spirit of the family brewery.
Awesome, local craft brewery, located in the historic Nordeast, that is totally worth the cab ride.
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Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveAwesome, local craft brewery, located in the historic Nordeast, that is totally worth the cab ride.
LynLake Brewery is a destination taproom serving fine craft beer in the heart of Lyn-Lake MPLS.
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LynLake Brewery
2934 Lyndale Ave SLynLake Brewery is a destination taproom serving fine craft beer in the heart of Lyn-Lake MPLS.
Created by Tim McKee, Libertine reflects a diversity of talent united by a belief that the public should be able to drink and eat as they wish, and that creativity thrives in an atmosphere of freedom.
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Libertine
3001 Hennepin AveCreated by Tim McKee, Libertine reflects a diversity of talent united by a belief that the public should be able to drink and eat as they wish, and that creativity thrives in an atmosphere of freedom.
Republic was named one of the Top 100 Beer Bars in America in 2013 and 2014 by Draft Magazine. No televisions, no distractions. A meeting place to enjoy good conversation over good food and drink.
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Republic
3001 Hennepin AvenueRepublic was named one of the Top 100 Beer Bars in America in 2013 and 2014 by Draft Magazine. No televisions, no distractions. A meeting place to enjoy good conversation over good food and drink.
Essentials
Great cheese shop. 6 bottles of wine for $36. Tons of local craft brews to choose from.
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Lake Wine & Spirits
404 W Lake StGreat cheese shop. 6 bottles of wine for $36. Tons of local craft brews to choose from.
A little on the pricey side, but such a great grocery shopping experience.
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Lunds & Byerlys Uptown Minneapolis
1450 W Lake StA little on the pricey side, but such a great grocery shopping experience.
Just in case you forgot anything, walk down the street and pick it up at CVS.
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CVS
2001 Nicollet AveJust in case you forgot anything, walk down the street and pick it up at CVS.
Sightseeing
Rent a bike, pack a lunch, and hit the trails to Minnehaha Falls Park. It's quite the workout.
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrRent a bike, pack a lunch, and hit the trails to Minnehaha Falls Park. It's quite the workout.
Rent a kayak, canoe or peddle boat and day dream about which house you will own someday.
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Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayRent a kayak, canoe or peddle boat and day dream about which house you will own someday.
Take a pic in front of the Cherry and the Spoon.
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlTake a pic in front of the Cherry and the Spoon.
Wheel Fun Rentals
3000 E Bde Maka Ska PkwyThis is where you can rent bikes, kayaks, etc.
Arts & Culture
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlGet cultured.
Landmark's Lagoon Cinema
1320 Lagoon AveCheck out their Indie listings.
Shopping
Pharmacie
2743 Lyndale Ave SFind something completely original for your own space.
Proper Minneapolis
2743 Lyndale Ave SAwesome boutique finds at a reasonable price.
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin AveCalhoun Square is an indoor shopping mall.