Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
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Cozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.
18 locals raden deze aan
Broders' Cucina Italiana
2308 W 50th StCozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.
Modernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles, BBQ from around the world & cocktails.
18 locals raden deze aan
Colita
5400 Penn Ave SModernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles, BBQ from around the world & cocktails.
Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.
43 locals raden deze aan
Pizzeria Lola
5557 Xerxes Ave SModern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.
Signatures & doodles of former guests adorn the walls at this snug Cuban cafe with patio seating.
74 locals raden deze aan
Victor's 1959 Cafe
3756 Grand Ave SSignatures & doodles of former guests adorn the walls at this snug Cuban cafe with patio seating.
El Jefe Cocina & Bar is a family-owned & operated, Latin-fusion restaurant with a scratch kitchen, daily & weekly chef's specials, a full bar, including Happy Hour specials (Dine-in only), a $25.00 bottled wine list, pitchers of sangrias & margaritas, craft cocktails and fantastic service in a fun, quaint environment.
El Jefe Cocina & Bar
2916 Lyndale Ave SEl Jefe Cocina & Bar is a family-owned & operated, Latin-fusion restaurant with a scratch kitchen, daily & weekly chef's specials, a full bar, including Happy Hour specials (Dine-in only), a $25.00 bottled wine list, pitchers of sangrias & margaritas, craft cocktails and fantastic service in a fun, quaint environment.
Refined pie parlor with inventive New American thin-crust pies & a long tap list of craft beers.
21 locals raden deze aan
Red Wagon Pizza Company
5416 Penn Ave SRefined pie parlor with inventive New American thin-crust pies & a long tap list of craft beers.
Diners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.
50 locals raden deze aan
Manny's Steakhouse
825 S Marquette AveDiners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.
Circa-1954, cash-only beer & burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.
178 locals raden deze aan
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveCirca-1954, cash-only beer & burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.
Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort foods served in relaxed surrounds.
104 locals raden deze aan
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveFried chicken & other classic Southern comfort foods served in relaxed surrounds.
Modern, globally inspired American fare in a comfy space with colorful wallpaper & book-cover decor.
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Book Club
5411 Penn Ave SModern, globally inspired American fare in a comfy space with colorful wallpaper & book-cover decor.
Airy, quick-serve stop for fresh-pressed juices, salads, sandwiches, soups, coffee & detox programs.
16 locals raden deze aan
Agra Culture Kitchen
2939 Girard Ave SAiry, quick-serve stop for fresh-pressed juices, salads, sandwiches, soups, coffee & detox programs.
Casual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.
55 locals raden deze aan
Red Cow 50th & France
3624 West 50th StreetCasual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.
Creative takes on classic Thai cuisine are served in a cheerful storefront with big windows.
19 locals raden deze aan
Naviya's Thai Brasserie
2812 W 43rd StCreative takes on classic Thai cuisine are served in a cheerful storefront with big windows.
They serve nourishing food inspired by the traditional ingredients and flavors of the Southern U.S., Caribbean and Mexico.
65 locals raden deze aan
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveThey serve nourishing food inspired by the traditional ingredients and flavors of the Southern U.S., Caribbean and Mexico.
Family-run Greek cafe offering both traditional & modern dishes, a wine list & an easygoing vibe.
10 locals raden deze aan
Gardens of Salonica
19 5th St NEFamily-run Greek cafe offering both traditional & modern dishes, a wine list & an easygoing vibe.
Vietnamese mainstay providing pho, banh mi, bubble tea & more in a bustling, no-frills setting.
56 locals raden deze aan
Quang Restaurant
2719 Nicollet AveVietnamese mainstay providing pho, banh mi, bubble tea & more in a bustling, no-frills setting.
Kooky, retro spot for Mexican-American fusion fare, cocktails, Ferris wheel dining & mini-golf.
124 locals raden deze aan
Betty Danger's Country Club
2501 Marshall St NEKooky, retro spot for Mexican-American fusion fare, cocktails, Ferris wheel dining & mini-golf.
Lively, Polynesian-themed lounge with tiki decor, American bar fare, cocktails & a riverfront patio.
125 locals raden deze aan
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NELively, Polynesian-themed lounge with tiki decor, American bar fare, cocktails & a riverfront patio.
The Bad Waitress is an independent high-vibe restaurant serving an eclectic group of people who care about what they eat and where food comes from. Attracting students, artists, musicians, other professionals, and families from the community, we work with local distributors to ensure freshness, sustainability, and high quality for the food that we serve at both of our Minneapolis locations. All of our relationships — customer, staff, and supplier — create a congruence of ideas, good feeling, and fun. At The Bad Waitress, we value food ethics, sustainability, sense of community, and above all a uniquely delicious dining experience.
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The Bad Waitress
2 E 26th StThe Bad Waitress is an independent high-vibe restaurant serving an eclectic group of people who care about what they eat and where food comes from. Attracting students, artists, musicians, other professionals, and families from the community, we work with local distributors to ensure freshness, sustainability, and high quality for the food that we serve at both of our Minneapolis locations. All of our relationships — customer, staff, and supplier — create a congruence of ideas, good feeling, and fun. At The Bad Waitress, we value food ethics, sustainability, sense of community, and above all a uniquely delicious dining experience.
Sleek space with a global menu highlighting spicy street eats from tropical regions, plus cocktails.
72 locals raden deze aan
Chino Latino
2916 Hennepin Ave SSleek space with a global menu highlighting spicy street eats from tropical regions, plus cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
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Upmarket steakhouse for aged cuts & playful small plates in sophisticated surrounds with a rooftop.
31 locals raden deze aan
Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop
700 Hennepin AveUpmarket steakhouse for aged cuts & playful small plates in sophisticated surrounds with a rooftop.
Since 1970, this rock venue & tiny side bar in an old depot have hosted & launched many name acts.
199 locals raden deze aan
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveSince 1970, this rock venue & tiny side bar in an old depot have hosted & launched many name acts.
Cool neighborhood brewpub features small-batch craft beers & casual grub in a laid-back atmosphere.
15 locals raden deze aan
The Herkimer Pub & Brewery
2922 Lyndale Ave SCool neighborhood brewpub features small-batch craft beers & casual grub in a laid-back atmosphere.
Located in South Minneapolis, the tasting room is a family-friendly, dog-welcoming environment where you can try the wild, offbeat beers. Enjoy a pint with some great company while watching the game or taking in some Minnesota sun when it's warm enough to open up our patio and courtyard. They host a variety of regularly-scheduled events, including live music, comedy, and trivia. They have a range of food trucks on site, and you’re always welcome to bring in your own outside food.
18 locals raden deze aan
Wild Mind Artisan Ales
6031 Pillsbury AveLocated in South Minneapolis, the tasting room is a family-friendly, dog-welcoming environment where you can try the wild, offbeat beers. Enjoy a pint with some great company while watching the game or taking in some Minnesota sun when it's warm enough to open up our patio and courtyard. They host a variety of regularly-scheduled events, including live music, comedy, and trivia. They have a range of food trucks on site, and you’re always welcome to bring in your own outside food.
Restaurant offering Italian-inspired bistro fare & a big wine selection in a stylish, rustic space.
26 locals raden deze aan
TERZO
2221 W 50th StRestaurant offering Italian-inspired bistro fare & a big wine selection in a stylish, rustic space.
Bustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.
189 locals raden deze aan
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastBustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.
Local distillery with a relaxed cocktail room serving signature drinks with housemade spirits.
30 locals raden deze aan
Du Nord Craft Spirits
2610 E 32nd StLocal distillery with a relaxed cocktail room serving signature drinks with housemade spirits.
Warm, intimate lounge turning out craft cocktails made with house small-batch spirits.
26 locals raden deze aan
Lawless Distilling Company
2619 28th Ave SWarm, intimate lounge turning out craft cocktails made with house small-batch spirits.
At Burning Brothers, we believe the only way to brew great gluten-free beer is to make it in a dedicated gluten-free facility. This means our beer is crafted using completely gluten-free grains, never containing wheat, barley or rye. We don’t use special filters, enzymes or other gluten-free gimmicks. Instead, we brew great-tasting beers that you KNOW are truly gluten-free.
Burning Brothers, gluten-free from grain to glass.
Don’t fear the beer.
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Burning Brothers Brewing
1750 Thomas Ave WAt Burning Brothers, we believe the only way to brew great gluten-free beer is to make it in a dedicated gluten-free facility. This means our beer is crafted using completely gluten-free grains, never containing wheat, barley or rye. We don’t use special filters, enzymes or other gluten-free gimmicks. Instead, we brew great-tasting beers that you KNOW are truly gluten-free.
Burning Brothers, gluten-free from grain to glass.
Don’t fear the beer.
Roomy watering hole offering 60 tap beers, pizza slices & old-school pinball & video games.
93 locals raden deze aan
Up-Down Minneapolis
3012 Lyndale Ave SRoomy watering hole offering 60 tap beers, pizza slices & old-school pinball & video games.
Living Room
821 S Marquette AveClubby, contemporary hotel lounge featuring craft cocktails & New American small plates.
Cozy, dimly-lit speakeasy venue offering elevated craft cocktails & a rotating menu of American fare. To get in you must go through alley on Lake street and Lyndale, take a left at the dumpsters and knock on the door. Super fun!
55 locals raden deze aan
Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake StCozy, dimly-lit speakeasy venue offering elevated craft cocktails & a rotating menu of American fare. To get in you must go through alley on Lake street and Lyndale, take a left at the dumpsters and knock on the door. Super fun!
Sightseeing
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The Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the only arched bridge made of stone on the entire length of the Mississippi River. It is the second oldest next to Eads Bridge.
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Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveThe Stone Arch Bridge is a former railroad bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Saint Anthony Falls in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the only arched bridge made of stone on the entire length of the Mississippi River. It is the second oldest next to Eads Bridge.
The Rose Garden is the second oldest public rose garden in the United States, and showcases 3,000 plants in 100 different varieties.
It sits on 1.5 acres located near the Northeast corner of Lake Harriet, and was designated an official All-America Rose Selections (AARS) test rose garden in 1946.
50 locals raden deze aan
Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden
4124 Roseway RdThe Rose Garden is the second oldest public rose garden in the United States, and showcases 3,000 plants in 100 different varieties.
It sits on 1.5 acres located near the Northeast corner of Lake Harriet, and was designated an official All-America Rose Selections (AARS) test rose garden in 1946.
Lake Harriet is a lake in the southwest part of Minneapolis, just south of Bde Maka Ska and north of Minnehaha Creek. The lake is surrounded by parkland as part of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. The lake has an area of 335 acres and a maximum depth of 85 feet.
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Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyLake Harriet is a lake in the southwest part of Minneapolis, just south of Bde Maka Ska and north of Minnehaha Creek. The lake is surrounded by parkland as part of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes. The lake has an area of 335 acres and a maximum depth of 85 feet.
The Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park, zoo and conservatory are owned by the City of Saint Paul and are a division of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrThe Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park, zoo and conservatory are owned by the City of Saint Paul and are a division of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.
The Minnesota Zoo, is an AZA-accredited zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota. When it opened on May 22, 1978 it was fairly revolutionary in its exhibit design.
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Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo BlvdThe Minnesota Zoo, is an AZA-accredited zoo in Apple Valley, Minnesota. When it opened on May 22, 1978 it was fairly revolutionary in its exhibit design.
A beloved attraction by fans, tourists and locals since it first arrived on Nicollet in 2001, the statue captures the iconic moment Mary throws her tam in the air during the opening credits of the 1970s hit TV Show. The statue is easy to find and is only two blocks down from the Nicollet Mall METRO station. Visitors are encourage to seek out the statue any time and take as many photos as they can emulating the classic hat throwing scene.
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Mary Tyler Moore Statue
700 Nicollet MallA beloved attraction by fans, tourists and locals since it first arrived on Nicollet in 2001, the statue captures the iconic moment Mary throws her tam in the air during the opening credits of the 1970s hit TV Show. The statue is easy to find and is only two blocks down from the Nicollet Mall METRO station. Visitors are encourage to seek out the statue any time and take as many photos as they can emulating the classic hat throwing scene.
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium is a public aquarium located in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. The 1,200,000-US-gallon tunnel is home to thousands of aquatic creatures, including a large collection of sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and freshwater fish
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SEA LIFE in winkelcentrum Mall of America
Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium is a public aquarium located in the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States. The 1,200,000-US-gallon tunnel is home to thousands of aquatic creatures, including a large collection of sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and freshwater fish
Arts & Culture
The Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in the Lowry Hill neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The Museum of Russian Art, a nonprofit museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, is the only major institution in North America devoted entirely to Russian art and culture from the entire scope of Russia's history
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The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens AveThe Museum of Russian Art, a nonprofit museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, is the only major institution in North America devoted entirely to Russian art and culture from the entire scope of Russia's history
The Minneapolis Institute of Art, formerly known as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, is a fine arts museum located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a campus that covers nearly 8 acres, formerly Morrison Park.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SThe Minneapolis Institute of Art, formerly known as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, is a fine arts museum located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, on a campus that covers nearly 8 acres, formerly Morrison Park.
Mill City Museum is a Minnesota Historical Society museum in Minneapolis. It opened in 2003 built in the ruins of the Washburn "A" Mill next to Mill Ruins Park on the banks of the Mississippi River.
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Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMill City Museum is a Minnesota Historical Society museum in Minneapolis. It opened in 2003 built in the ruins of the Washburn "A" Mill next to Mill Ruins Park on the banks of the Mississippi River.
The Guthrie Theater, founded in 1963, is a center for theater performance, production, education, and professional training in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The concept of the theater was born in 1959 in a series of discussions between Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Oliver Rea and Peter Zeisler.
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Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StThe Guthrie Theater, founded in 1963, is a center for theater performance, production, education, and professional training in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The concept of the theater was born in 1959 in a series of discussions between Sir Tyrone Guthrie, Oliver Rea and Peter Zeisler.
Parks & Nature
Minnehaha Park is a city park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and home to Minnehaha Falls and the lower reaches of Minnehaha Creek. Minnehaha Park is part of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board which lies within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service.
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrMinnehaha Park is a city park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, and home to Minnehaha Falls and the lower reaches of Minnehaha Creek. Minnehaha Park is part of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board which lies within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service.
Scenic nature center offering trails & wide range of recreational activities, plus community events.
Richardson Nature Center
8737 E Bush Lake RdScenic nature center offering trails & wide range of recreational activities, plus community events.
DescriptionCharming, mainly residential Loring Park is known for its large namesake green space, which has a lake and extensive walking and cycling paths. Upscale New American restaurants, cozy cafes and independent shops that range from bicycle stores to bridal boutiques, dot the surrounding streets. The area is also home to the early-1900s Basilica of St. Mary and the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Loring Park
DescriptionCharming, mainly residential Loring Park is known for its large namesake green space, which has a lake and extensive walking and cycling paths. Upscale New American restaurants, cozy cafes and independent shops that range from bicycle stores to bridal boutiques, dot the surrounding streets. The area is also home to the early-1900s Basilica of St. Mary and the Minneapolis Convention Center.
Shopping
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The Mall of America is a shopping mall located in Bloomington, Minnesota.. It lies southeast of the junction of Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 77, north of the Minnesota River, and across the Interstate from the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.
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Mall of America station
Ikea WayThe Mall of America is a shopping mall located in Bloomington, Minnesota.. It lies southeast of the junction of Interstate 494 and Minnesota State Highway 77, north of the Minnesota River, and across the Interstate from the Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.
The Shops at West End offers a shopping, dining and entertainment experience like no other. Located in the highly affluent suburb of St. Louis Park, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and centrally located just off of 394 and Highway 100. With heated indoor parking, as well as ample ramp and street parking you’re never far from some of the most unique shops in the Twin Cities. From locally owned boutiques to entertainment to rejuvenation. Our shops are what make up the friendly, comfortable experience you’ll have when visiting The Shops at West End.
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The Shops at West End
1621 West End BlvdThe Shops at West End offers a shopping, dining and entertainment experience like no other. Located in the highly affluent suburb of St. Louis Park, just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and centrally located just off of 394 and Highway 100. With heated indoor parking, as well as ample ramp and street parking you’re never far from some of the most unique shops in the Twin Cities. From locally owned boutiques to entertainment to rejuvenation. Our shops are what make up the friendly, comfortable experience you’ll have when visiting The Shops at West End.
Calhoun Square is an indoor shopping mall opened in 1984 at the southeast corner of Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street, the main intersection of the Uptown district of Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin AveCalhoun Square is an indoor shopping mall opened in 1984 at the southeast corner of Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street, the main intersection of the Uptown district of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nicollet Mall is a twelve-block portion of Nicollet Avenue running through downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is the shopping and dining district of the city, and also a pedestrian and transit mall.
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Nicollet Mall
Nicollet MallNicollet Mall is a twelve-block portion of Nicollet Avenue running through downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It is the shopping and dining district of the city, and also a pedestrian and transit mall.
Essentials
Lakewinds Food Co-op is a community-owned grocery store in the Twin Cities southwest metro providing fresh, local, organic and sustainable foods .
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Lakewinds Food Co-op Richfield MN
6420 Lyndale Ave SLakewinds Food Co-op is a community-owned grocery store in the Twin Cities southwest metro providing fresh, local, organic and sustainable foods .