Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Best soups, quiche, sandwiches and more, mostly to go. All reasonably priced. As word gets out about this place, they frequently sell out by noon, so go early.
Limited seating except in the summer when they have a patio set up out front.
12 locals raden deze aan
Savory Bake House
3008 36th Ave SBest soups, quiche, sandwiches and more, mostly to go. All reasonably priced. As word gets out about this place, they frequently sell out by noon, so go early.
Limited seating except in the summer when they have a patio set up out front.
Fair trade coffee & baked goods. Unique, independent, locally owned roasters who deliver their wholesale coffee via bike, even in the winter!
29 locals raden deze aan
Peace Coffee
3262 Minnehaha AveFair trade coffee & baked goods. Unique, independent, locally owned roasters who deliver their wholesale coffee via bike, even in the winter!
Sonora Grill
920 E Lake StAwesome original mexican restaurant. Locally owned.
wonderful Indian Food in a beautiful setting. Also known for food equality and production.
35 locals raden deze aan
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant
3025 East Franklin Avenuewonderful Indian Food in a beautiful setting. Also known for food equality and production.
Great Indian, Napali and Tibetian food. Lunch Buffet too.
31 locals raden deze aan
Himalayan Restaurant
2910 E Lake StGreat Indian, Napali and Tibetian food. Lunch Buffet too.
Good fresh food in a relaxed setting. Breakfast and lunch plus baked goods.
33 locals raden deze aan
Turtle Bread
4205 E 34th StGood fresh food in a relaxed setting. Breakfast and lunch plus baked goods.
Real vintage diner moved cross country just for us! They specialize in Hi Tops, which are stuffed donuts with things like short ribs, fried chicken among others. Everything else on the menu is good too, just more traditional.
59 locals raden deze aan
Hi-Lo Diner
4020 E Lake StReal vintage diner moved cross country just for us! They specialize in Hi Tops, which are stuffed donuts with things like short ribs, fried chicken among others. Everything else on the menu is good too, just more traditional.
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
3675 Minnehaha AveGood food. Easy in and out.
Midori's Floating World Cafe
3425 East Lake StreetGreat Sushi!
Blue Door Pub Longfellow
3448 42nd Ave SBurgers, beer, & tater tots!
Drinks & Nightlife
Merlins Rest Pub
3601 E Lake StNeighborhood spot
Eagles #34 Buechner Room
2507 East 25th StreetGreat Music. Close by
Inexpensive and low key, this place serves beer and wine but doesn't feel like a bar. Local, national, and international gigs.
26 locals raden deze aan
The Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar AveInexpensive and low key, this place serves beer and wine but doesn't feel like a bar. Local, national, and international gigs.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful falls, bike and hiking trails, dog park. Sea Salt Seafood restaurant in the summer.
613 locals raden deze aan
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrBeautiful falls, bike and hiking trails, dog park. Sea Salt Seafood restaurant in the summer.
Overlooks the Mississippi. Good walking, running, and bike paths. Not as crowded as the Chain of Lakes. Access to the river on foot.
14 locals raden deze aan
West River Parkway
West River ParkwayOverlooks the Mississippi. Good walking, running, and bike paths. Not as crowded as the Chain of Lakes. Access to the river on foot.
Sightseeing
This historic foot and bike bridge spans the Mississippi in Downtown Minneapolis.
250 locals raden deze aan
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveThis historic foot and bike bridge spans the Mississippi in Downtown Minneapolis.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Art Museum with outdoor sculpture garden. This is where Claus Oldenburg's iconic Cherry and the Spoon is located.
606 locals raden deze aan
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlContemporary Art Museum with outdoor sculpture garden. This is where Claus Oldenburg's iconic Cherry and the Spoon is located.
Smaller. Designed by Frank Gerry. On the University of Minnesota campus and overlooking the Mississippi.
93 locals raden deze aan
Weisman Art Museum
333 E River PkwySmaller. Designed by Frank Gerry. On the University of Minnesota campus and overlooking the Mississippi.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SFree admission. Wonderful exhibits.
Shopping
CorAzoN
526 Selby AveLocally owned gift store selling locally made gifts.
Northern Sun
2916 E Lake StPolitical T-shirts, bumper stickers, signs, books and more
Independently owned, this bookstore opened within the last few years has moved three times as it keeps growing out of it's spaces. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
19 locals raden deze aan
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha AveIndependently owned, this bookstore opened within the last few years has moved three times as it keeps growing out of it's spaces. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Essentials
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave SEasy in and out, this is our indepently owned grocer.
Seward Community Co-op
2823 E Franklin AveNice sized Co-op with Cafe and seating.
United States Postal Service
3033 27th Ave S3 blocks