Guidebook for Minneapolis

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Guidebook for Minneapolis

Food Scene

This is part of a larger "Global Market" containing a lot of great food options. There is also a brewery in the building.
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Taco Cat
920 E Lake St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is part of a larger "Global Market" containing a lot of great food options. There is also a brewery in the building.
Organic/sustainable/locally sourced ingredients, delicious bakery. We are big fans of the turkey burger. It's also near the Mississippi river so you can plan for an after-meal walk!
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birchwood Cafe
3311 East 25th Street
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Organic/sustainable/locally sourced ingredients, delicious bakery. We are big fans of the turkey burger. It's also near the Mississippi river so you can plan for an after-meal walk!
Good breakfast spot, especially if vegan or vegetarian. Walking distance from our house.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern Times
3200 Chicago Ave
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good breakfast spot, especially if vegan or vegetarian. Walking distance from our house.
Good cup of joe. They have a garage door over the front so you can sit inside while still getting a good breeze.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Five Watt Coffee, Kingfield
3745 Nicollet Ave
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good cup of joe. They have a garage door over the front so you can sit inside while still getting a good breeze.
This is at the end of our block and is a collectively owned indoor market. Good (and cheap) Mexican/Latin food, shops, and sometimes live music.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Central
1515 E Lake St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is at the end of our block and is a collectively owned indoor market. Good (and cheap) Mexican/Latin food, shops, and sometimes live music.
Great coffee, hip/modern atmosphere. The one on lake street is attached to a store selling some locally made (and also very hip) home decor.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dogwood Coffee Bar - East Lake
4021 E Lake St
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great coffee, hip/modern atmosphere. The one on lake street is attached to a store selling some locally made (and also very hip) home decor.
AREPAS! "nuff said. Good option for the gluten intolerant. Fun, almost tropical atmosphere.
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet Ave
122 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AREPAS! "nuff said. Good option for the gluten intolerant. Fun, almost tropical atmosphere.
Good sushi.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kyatchi
3758 Nicollet Ave
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good sushi.
Home of the juicy lucy burger. President Obama stopped here when he was in town. It's a greasy spoon type place, been around forever. Cash only.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar Ave
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Home of the juicy lucy burger. President Obama stopped here when he was in town. It's a greasy spoon type place, been around forever. Cash only.
If you decide to check out Minnehaha Falls (recommended below) this is a great spot to hang out after your hike. Good seafood and beer. Seating mostly outside. Only open April-October.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha Ave
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you decide to check out Minnehaha Falls (recommended below) this is a great spot to hang out after your hike. Good seafood and beer. Seating mostly outside. Only open April-October.
Super delicious oven-cooked pizzas. They also have a photo booth. Expect to wait for a table (with a cold beer in hand) on weekends.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Lola
5557 Xerxes Ave S
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Super delicious oven-cooked pizzas. They also have a photo booth. Expect to wait for a table (with a cold beer in hand) on weekends.
Divey take-out BBQ. Near the house.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoke in the Pit
3733 Chicago Ave
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Divey take-out BBQ. Near the house.
Southern food in a hip setting. There is another location in St. Paul. Expect a wait on weekends.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revival
4537 Nicollet Ave
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southern food in a hip setting. There is another location in St. Paul. Expect a wait on weekends.

Drinks & Nightlife

Best patio in Minneapolis! Lawn bowling, great views of the skyline, good drinks list, and typical pup fare.
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Brit's Pub
1110 Nicollet Mall
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best patio in Minneapolis! Lawn bowling, great views of the skyline, good drinks list, and typical pup fare.
This place is considered one of our best breweries. They also offering great pub fare with a modern twist. Large beer hall atmosphere. Outdoor seating (with large fire pits) if the weather is decent.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This place is considered one of our best breweries. They also offering great pub fare with a modern twist. Large beer hall atmosphere. Outdoor seating (with large fire pits) if the weather is decent.
Full disclosure, Isaac used to work here so we are biased...but that said, they have very good beer. Smaller space with more of a coffee shop vibe. Board games. And free open mic comedy on Thursday nights!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sisyphus Brewing
712 Ontario Ave W
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Full disclosure, Isaac used to work here so we are biased...but that said, they have very good beer. Smaller space with more of a coffee shop vibe. Board games. And free open mic comedy on Thursday nights!
Delicious beer, small setting. Near other bars and restaurants of St. Paul
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barrel Theory Beer Company
248 7th St E
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious beer, small setting. Near other bars and restaurants of St. Paul

Arts & Culture

Excellent contemporary art collection. If you don't want to pay admission, they have a free outdoor sculpture garden next door. Home to the famous Cherry On the Spoon piece. Good spot for picnics or lounging with a good book.
606 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Arte Walker
725 Vineland Pl
606 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Excellent contemporary art collection. If you don't want to pay admission, they have a free outdoor sculpture garden next door. Home to the famous Cherry On the Spoon piece. Good spot for picnics or lounging with a good book.
For the history buff, this is a cool spot. It's an old fort on the Mississippi with people in period costume that tell you interesting facts as you walk through. Something they shoot off an old cannon, which is kind of fun.
Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory
For the history buff, this is a cool spot. It's an old fort on the Mississippi with people in period costume that tell you interesting facts as you walk through. Something they shoot off an old cannon, which is kind of fun.
Explore local MN history with lots of interactive exhibits (not just interactive for kids, either).
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
138 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Explore local MN history with lots of interactive exhibits (not just interactive for kids, either).
FREE art museum. It's got a lot of great pieces--I think our impressionist collection is pretty impressive. Extensive Asia art section. There is a little cafe on site and a great gift shop.
524 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Instituto de Arte de Minneapolis
2400 3rd Ave S
524 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FREE art museum. It's got a lot of great pieces--I think our impressionist collection is pretty impressive. Extensive Asia art section. There is a little cafe on site and a great gift shop.
High quality theater, so tickets do cost a bit. But even if you don't see a show, there is a very cool "endless bridge" that extends toward the Mississippi river and give you a great view of the industrial side of the city (which is now all condos). There is also a little bar (ask for the "target lounge") with good views.
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
High quality theater, so tickets do cost a bit. But even if you don't see a show, there is a very cool "endless bridge" that extends toward the Mississippi river and give you a great view of the industrial side of the city (which is now all condos). There is also a little bar (ask for the "target lounge") with good views.
This museum is housed in a mansion! During Nov-Dec, they decorate each room for Christmas and highlight various Scandinavian countries' specific celebrations during the holiday season. There is a good restaurant housed in the museum.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Instituto Sueco Americano
2600 Park Ave
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This museum is housed in a mansion! During Nov-Dec, they decorate each room for Christmas and highlight various Scandinavian countries' specific celebrations during the holiday season. There is a good restaurant housed in the museum.

Parks & Nature

Lakes Calhoun, Isles, and Harriet are connected. You can rent boats, paddle boards, kayaks, etc or just enjoy walking or biking around them and looking at the fancy houses. You can swim at these lakes in the summer.
375 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska Parkway
375 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lakes Calhoun, Isles, and Harriet are connected. You can rent boats, paddle boards, kayaks, etc or just enjoy walking or biking around them and looking at the fancy houses. You can swim at these lakes in the summer.
Beautiful falls with some hiking paths along the creek past the falls. Good photo opps (even in the winter). There are a lot of great picnic spots and a restaurant at the top of the falls.
613 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cataratas de Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha Dr
613 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful falls with some hiking paths along the creek past the falls. Good photo opps (even in the winter). There are a lot of great picnic spots and a restaurant at the top of the falls.