Guidebook for Minneapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance to a great bar that brews their own craft beers. Beer selection gets changed up regularly.
16 locals recommend
Town Hall Brewery
1430 S Washington AveWalking distance to a great bar that brews their own craft beers. Beer selection gets changed up regularly.
Really good chicken wings, and the closest bar to my house. Very easy to walk to.
6 locals recommend
Cedar Inn
4155 Cedar Ave SReally good chicken wings, and the closest bar to my house. Very easy to walk to.
This bar makes you feel like a kid again! Sit on couches and play some old school video games (Atari, original Nintendo, etc.) They also have tons of board games to play too.
29 locals recommend
The Chatterbox Club
2229 E 35th StThis bar makes you feel like a kid again! Sit on couches and play some old school video games (Atari, original Nintendo, etc.) They also have tons of board games to play too.
Pretty much any beer you can think of they will have. Great wine selection too and bar food.
51 locals recommend
Buster's On 28th
4204 S 28th AvePretty much any beer you can think of they will have. Great wine selection too and bar food.
They brew their own beer and switch it up fairly often. Awesome patio in the summer and great people watching since it's near the light rail station.
82 locals recommend
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StThey brew their own beer and switch it up fairly often. Awesome patio in the summer and great people watching since it's near the light rail station.
Good dive bar to watch sporting events at. Also right near the light rail station.
12 locals recommend
Cardinal Tavern
2920 E 38th StGood dive bar to watch sporting events at. Also right near the light rail station.
Sightseeing
Minnehaha Creek is only 7 blocks away. If you follow it east, it will lead you to some adorable cafes, tons of greenery, and the beautiful Minnehaha Falls.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrMinnehaha Creek is only 7 blocks away. If you follow it east, it will lead you to some adorable cafes, tons of greenery, and the beautiful Minnehaha Falls.
Lake Harriet is one of the most prestigious lakes to live on in Minnesota. You can rent canoes, paddle boards, kayaks and more. There are concerts and movies at the bandshell during the summer too!
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet PkwyLake Harriet is one of the most prestigious lakes to live on in Minnesota. You can rent canoes, paddle boards, kayaks and more. There are concerts and movies at the bandshell during the summer too!
Nokomis is walking distance from my house and has plenty of water and bike rentals. This lake even has its own Lochness monster known as Nessy that you can see in the summer months.
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyNokomis is walking distance from my house and has plenty of water and bike rentals. This lake even has its own Lochness monster known as Nessy that you can see in the summer months.
Parks & Nature
Biking distance from my house, and you'll see some beautiful houses on your way to a gorgeous park with expertly manicured flowers.
50 locals recommend
Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden
4124 Roseway RdBiking distance from my house, and you'll see some beautiful houses on your way to a gorgeous park with expertly manicured flowers.
Food Scene
Kings Wine Bar
4555 Grand Ave SMonday night trivia here is my favorite!
A cherished south Minneapolis, family-owned restaurant that's been around forever. Great Mexican food too!
9 locals recommend
Pepitos Tex Mex Grill
4820 Chicago AveA cherished south Minneapolis, family-owned restaurant that's been around forever. Great Mexican food too!
Home of the original Jucy Lucy! If you don't know what a Jucy Lucy is you HAVE to get one. They only accept cash though.
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveHome of the original Jucy Lucy! If you don't know what a Jucy Lucy is you HAVE to get one. They only accept cash though.
5-8 Club
5800 Cedar AveMore Jucy Lucy's and other great burgers!
Locally owned coffee shop and a great place to meet people from around the neighborhood. Free wifi and good food too!
Sister Sludge Coffee
Locally owned coffee shop and a great place to meet people from around the neighborhood. Free wifi and good food too!
Grand Ole Creamery
4737 Cedar Ave SIcecream! Most of our walks in the summer end up here :)
Love their pizza fries. Nice patio in the summer too!
24 locals recommend
Minneapolis Carbone's Pizza & Pub
4705 Cedar Ave SLove their pizza fries. Nice patio in the summer too!
Turtle Bread Company
4762 Chicago AveReally good cupcakes, coffee, and other seasonal treats.
Sovereign Grounds
813 E 48th StLocally owned coffee shop.
Caribou Coffee
4745 Cedar Ave SThis Caribou has a drive-thru!
Essentials
Cub Foods
1104 Lagoon AveLargest selection of groceries in the area for reasonable prices.
Close and quick grocery store. I throw any coupons I receive from them in the Welcome Folder
16 locals recommend
Bergan's SuperValu Foods
Close and quick grocery store. I throw any coupons I receive from them in the Welcome Folder
Arts & Culture
Wheel Fun Rentals
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyYou can rent paddle boats, canoes, tandem bikes and more!
Vintage neighborhood theatre. See what they're showing at theparkwaytheater.com
10 locals recommend
Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago AveVintage neighborhood theatre. See what they're showing at theparkwaytheater.com
The famous cherry on a spoon sculpture is here and a lot of other cool areas to walk around for free!
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlThe famous cherry on a spoon sculpture is here and a lot of other cool areas to walk around for free!