Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveSouthern fried chicken and biscuits
Casual atmosphere, good beer and great hamburgers and fries. Also known for their brunch. Nice outdoor seating and a local favorite. It is also extremely convenient since it is only blocks from the house. Perfect for get together with friends for late night happy hour too!
55 locals recommend
The Lowbrow
4244 Nicollet AveCasual atmosphere, good beer and great hamburgers and fries. Also known for their brunch. Nice outdoor seating and a local favorite. It is also extremely convenient since it is only blocks from the house. Perfect for get together with friends for late night happy hour too!
Cuban food! Great breakfast and brunch. Must try the fried plantains. Long lines on weekends so come early.
74 locals recommend
Victor's 1959 Cafe
3756 Grand Ave SCuban food! Great breakfast and brunch. Must try the fried plantains. Long lines on weekends so come early.
Always well reviewed. In a quaint Linden Hills neighborhood. American food. Only place close by that serves escargot!
60 locals recommend
Tilia
2726 W 43rd StAlways well reviewed. In a quaint Linden Hills neighborhood. American food. Only place close by that serves escargot!
Great ambience and good food. Have specials each day of the week. Check out their website and see which day has what going on!
47 locals recommend
Blackbird
3800 Nicollet AveGreat ambience and good food. Have specials each day of the week. Check out their website and see which day has what going on!
A variety of food from specialty hot dogs to fish and chips on Fridays (my favorite). Fun atmosphere.
48 locals recommend
Nighthawks Diner & Bar
3753 Nicollet AveA variety of food from specialty hot dogs to fish and chips on Fridays (my favorite). Fun atmosphere.
Very good and popular casual restaurant serving Latin cuisine. Fun crowd and always busy!
122 locals recommend
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveVery good and popular casual restaurant serving Latin cuisine. Fun crowd and always busy!
Authentic farm to table organic food. Everything they make comes from what they farm. Very nice and warm environment.
43 locals recommend
Wise Acre Eatery
5401 Nicollet AveAuthentic farm to table organic food. Everything they make comes from what they farm. Very nice and warm environment.
Asian fusion cuisine with a cozy ambience. Great selection of wine!
23 locals recommend
Kings Wine Bar
4555 Grand Ave SAsian fusion cuisine with a cozy ambience. Great selection of wine!
Cafe Ena
4601 Grand Ave SLatin fusion cuisine. Nice patio and neighborhood.
Great location. Walking distance to the house. Amazing brunch and breakfast.
32 locals recommend
Grand Cafe
414 North 3rd AvenueGreat location. Walking distance to the house. Amazing brunch and breakfast.
This place serves amazing sandwiches and desserts. All made fresh and in a very nice neighborhood. Great outdoor seating too!
18 locals recommend
Gigi's Cafe
824 W 36th StThis place serves amazing sandwiches and desserts. All made fresh and in a very nice neighborhood. Great outdoor seating too!
Very cute place with amazing outdoor patio seating. The menu changes every month and it is a must try! I have always enjoyed it every time I go there.
62 locals recommend
The Tiny Diner
1024 E 38th StVery cute place with amazing outdoor patio seating. The menu changes every month and it is a must try! I have always enjoyed it every time I go there.
In beautiful Linden Hills neighborhood closeby. Great atmosphere. This place is known for their brunch/breakfast!
14 locals recommend
The Harriet Brasserie
2724 W 43rd StIn beautiful Linden Hills neighborhood closeby. Great atmosphere. This place is known for their brunch/breakfast!
When this place opened close by, I was ecstatic. They serve authentic ramen noodle soup reminiscent of the noodle shops that I would often frequent late at night when I am in Hawaii.
27 locals recommend
Ramen Kazama
3400 Nicollet AveWhen this place opened close by, I was ecstatic. They serve authentic ramen noodle soup reminiscent of the noodle shops that I would often frequent late at night when I am in Hawaii.
This coffee shop is dear to my heart because I know the owners well and it is only a block from my house! Great pastries made by the baristas and really good coffee too from what I have heard. They also serve sandwiches and soup. But most of all, it is the cozy ambience and the regular patrons that make this coffee shop my favorite in Kingfield.
14 locals recommend
Royal Grounds Coffee
4161 Grand Ave SThis coffee shop is dear to my heart because I know the owners well and it is only a block from my house! Great pastries made by the baristas and really good coffee too from what I have heard. They also serve sandwiches and soup. But most of all, it is the cozy ambience and the regular patrons that make this coffee shop my favorite in Kingfield.
This french cafe is known for their sandwiches and amazing french pastries! They have great outdoor seating and a neighborhood favorite! Great way to spend a saturday or sunday morning.
84 locals recommend
Patisserie 46
4552 Grand Ave SThis french cafe is known for their sandwiches and amazing french pastries! They have great outdoor seating and a neighborhood favorite! Great way to spend a saturday or sunday morning.
They roast their own coffee and both locations provide a very welcoming environment. There is also a location on 43rd and Nicollet Ave which is very close to the house also. But the Lyndale location is also close by. Very popular with the Kingfield residents. They serve pastries, sandwiches and soup also.
18 locals recommend
Vicinity Coffee
3350 Lyndale Ave SThey roast their own coffee and both locations provide a very welcoming environment. There is also a location on 43rd and Nicollet Ave which is very close to the house also. But the Lyndale location is also close by. Very popular with the Kingfield residents. They serve pastries, sandwiches and soup also.
This is definitely the new and happening coffee shop. I would almost say it is a place where hipsters like to hang, if there is such a thing. Nice crowd and friendly baristas.
76 locals recommend
Five Watt Coffee, Kingfield
3745 Nicollet AveThis is definitely the new and happening coffee shop. I would almost say it is a place where hipsters like to hang, if there is such a thing. Nice crowd and friendly baristas.
I love this place for its outdoor seating and views. The indoor seating is not bad either. They have live music on certain evenings. They serve everything from sandwiches to pastries.
13 locals recommend
Studio 2 Coffee Shop & Wine Bar
818 W 46th StI love this place for its outdoor seating and views. The indoor seating is not bad either. They have live music on certain evenings. They serve everything from sandwiches to pastries.
This cafe is known for Sonny's ice cream which they make right there! But I love the Italian style outdoor seating with all the pots and plants. Very romantic. They have amazing breakfast and brunch (mimosas on sundays are not bad either) but also serve dinner. Although they are known for their ice cream, I love their variety of homemade cakes. A great way to spend a nice summer evening!
21 locals recommend
Sonny's Ice Cream Cafe
3403 Lyndale Ave SThis cafe is known for Sonny's ice cream which they make right there! But I love the Italian style outdoor seating with all the pots and plants. Very romantic. They have amazing breakfast and brunch (mimosas on sundays are not bad either) but also serve dinner. Although they are known for their ice cream, I love their variety of homemade cakes. A great way to spend a nice summer evening!
Everything made here is fresh. One of my favorite places to have breakfast, and their chicken sandwich is the best I have eaten so far from the lunch menu. Their pastries are mouth watering. Although it is small on the inside, there is enough outside seating for an enjoyable breakfast or lunch.
11 locals recommend
Colossal Cafe
1839 East 42nd StreetEverything made here is fresh. One of my favorite places to have breakfast, and their chicken sandwich is the best I have eaten so far from the lunch menu. Their pastries are mouth watering. Although it is small on the inside, there is enough outside seating for an enjoyable breakfast or lunch.
This place is known for their breakfast. They close every day around 2pm except on Monday nights they have their pizza special! Nice outdoor seating (a little noisy since it is on a busy intersection), but I love the food and if you go on a Saturday or Sunday morning, get their early, because it gets crowded.
20 locals recommend
Sun Street Breads
4600 Nicollet AveThis place is known for their breakfast. They close every day around 2pm except on Monday nights they have their pizza special! Nice outdoor seating (a little noisy since it is on a busy intersection), but I love the food and if you go on a Saturday or Sunday morning, get their early, because it gets crowded.
Like all vietnamese restaurants, the atmosphere is not the best, but hands down, it is my favorite place for Pho in the twin cities! The other restaurant inside is also called Caravelle and they serve amazing authentic Vietnamese dishes like fried angel fish with garlic fish sauce.
14 locals recommend
Pho 79
2529 Nicollet AveLike all vietnamese restaurants, the atmosphere is not the best, but hands down, it is my favorite place for Pho in the twin cities! The other restaurant inside is also called Caravelle and they serve amazing authentic Vietnamese dishes like fried angel fish with garlic fish sauce.
A very popular Japanese restaurant in Uptown that also has very good happy hour. A favorite amongst locals for authentic Japanese food.
11 locals recommend
Fuji Ya
600 W Lake StA very popular Japanese restaurant in Uptown that also has very good happy hour. A favorite amongst locals for authentic Japanese food.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's kind of a dive, but great late happy hour. Can't go wrong with $4 hamburger and fries! :)
22 locals recommend
Liquor Lyle's
2021 Hennepin AveIt's kind of a dive, but great late happy hour. Can't go wrong with $4 hamburger and fries! :)
This is more of a restaurant, but I consider it a bar too because they have the best variety of food for late happy hour!
65 locals recommend
The Lowry
2112 Hennepin AveThis is more of a restaurant, but I consider it a bar too because they have the best variety of food for late happy hour!
Arts & Culture
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SAlways has a great show that changes regularly.
Sightseeing
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrMinneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlA must see if you are in Minneapolis.
During summer months, there are free concerts here every day and evening! Great place to grab a picnic basket and just hang out.
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet PkwyDuring summer months, there are free concerts here every day and evening! Great place to grab a picnic basket and just hang out.
Paddle boarding and kayaking are fun activities to do here. There is a nice outdoor seafood restaurant called the Tin Fish for lunch and dinner if you are hungry
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayPaddle boarding and kayaking are fun activities to do here. There is a nice outdoor seafood restaurant called the Tin Fish for lunch and dinner if you are hungry
Great place for pictures and a great view of the city! It is also in a nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants close by. Great way to spend an afternoon or evening!
250 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveGreat place for pictures and a great view of the city! It is also in a nice neighborhood with lots of restaurants close by. Great way to spend an afternoon or evening!
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyOne of the best neighborhoods in Minneapolis. It is tucked away in SW Minneapolis on the northwest side of Lake Harriet. Great restaurants and shops, beautiful homes, and a quaint neighborhood make this a must see if you are in Minneapolis.
21 locals recommend
Linden Hills
One of the best neighborhoods in Minneapolis. It is tucked away in SW Minneapolis on the northwest side of Lake Harriet. Great restaurants and shops, beautiful homes, and a quaint neighborhood make this a must see if you are in Minneapolis.
Shopping
It seems everyone who comes to Minneapolis wants to check out the Mall of America just once. And why not, it is only 6-7 miles from the house and very convenient to get to. Spend a day and check it out!
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayIt seems everyone who comes to Minneapolis wants to check out the Mall of America just once. And why not, it is only 6-7 miles from the house and very convenient to get to. Spend a day and check it out!
I consider this one of my favorite places to shop. It's not really well known unless you live in the cities. Everything is 70% off of brand name designers (everything from clothes/shoes/accessories to things for the home). There are definitely more here for women than men when it comes to clothes, but I have found some great things here that I have not found anywhere else!
It's kind of packed in there, but take time to look around. It's worth it!
6 locals recommend
Opitz Outlet
4320 Excelsior BlvdI consider this one of my favorite places to shop. It's not really well known unless you live in the cities. Everything is 70% off of brand name designers (everything from clothes/shoes/accessories to things for the home). There are definitely more here for women than men when it comes to clothes, but I have found some great things here that I have not found anywhere else!
It's kind of packed in there, but take time to look around. It's worth it!