Local recommendations
Places to check out nearby
Tons of food stands for a quick bite. Lots of little shops with ethnic treasures. A market for produce etc. There's even a really good dine-in Mexican restaurant. Just a couple blocks away! Great spot to pick up a gift.
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StTons of food stands for a quick bite. Lots of little shops with ethnic treasures. A market for produce etc. There's even a really good dine-in Mexican restaurant. Just a couple blocks away! Great spot to pick up a gift.
Between Franklin and 29th is a stretch of restaurants called "Eat Street". Many different ethnic options. Check it out. I've listed some favorites separately on the list
7 locals recommend
Nicollet Avenue
Nicollet AvenueBetween Franklin and 29th is a stretch of restaurants called "Eat Street". Many different ethnic options. Check it out. I've listed some favorites separately on the list
Super unique donut shop. Crazy selection. One even has something to do with bacon on it.
106 locals recommend
Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveSuper unique donut shop. Crazy selection. One even has something to do with bacon on it.
Diner/coffee shop/bar. Great breakfast spot. Organic ingredients, vegan selections. Right on the corner in the heart of Eat Street area.
32 locals recommend
The Bad Waitress
2 E 26th StDiner/coffee shop/bar. Great breakfast spot. Organic ingredients, vegan selections. Right on the corner in the heart of Eat Street area.
Great coal fired pizza. In good weather all the huge windows are open so you almost feel like your dining outdoors.
76 locals recommend
Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
600 N Washington AveGreat coal fired pizza. In good weather all the huge windows are open so you almost feel like your dining outdoors.
German restaurant. It's not the food that's so special but the patio! Great spot to have a beer outside.
14 locals recommend
Black Forest Inn
1 E 26th StGerman restaurant. It's not the food that's so special but the patio! Great spot to have a beer outside.
Live music, great food and drinks. You don't have to see a show to have a meal here. "Nightchurch" is the weekly Sunday night dance party. Lots going on here everyday.
99 locals recommend
Icehouse
2528 Nicollet AveLive music, great food and drinks. You don't have to see a show to have a meal here. "Nightchurch" is the weekly Sunday night dance party. Lots going on here everyday.
"Modern dishes that capture the flavors of the season". Great restaurant, handcrafted cocktails, nice staff. Belly up to the bar or choose a table for an upscale-casual dining experience
55 locals recommend
Eat Street Social
18 W 26th St"Modern dishes that capture the flavors of the season". Great restaurant, handcrafted cocktails, nice staff. Belly up to the bar or choose a table for an upscale-casual dining experience
Cool museum and cafe in the historic Turnblad Mansion 1 block away!
104 locals recommend
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveCool museum and cafe in the historic Turnblad Mansion 1 block away!
Our biggest Art museum is super close by. Lots of special events as well. Check out their website to see what's going on.
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SOur biggest Art museum is super close by. Lots of special events as well. Check out their website to see what's going on.
This little Mexican Ice cream shop is great! Huge portions, tons of flavors -lots of beautiful popsicles too. So cute and affordable. Check it out!
La Michoacana Purepecha
701 E Lake StThis little Mexican Ice cream shop is great! Huge portions, tons of flavors -lots of beautiful popsicles too. So cute and affordable. Check it out!
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SFood scene
Moto-i
2940 Lyndale Ave SSuper great happy hour 2:00-5pm. Rooftop dining. House made sake!
Awesome bar/restaurant AND old school bowling alley.
Great for brunch. Locally sourced, organic ingredients and EXCELLENT Bloody Marys! “Cheap date night” on Mondays is a steal!
84 locals recommend
Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake StAwesome bar/restaurant AND old school bowling alley.
Great for brunch. Locally sourced, organic ingredients and EXCELLENT Bloody Marys! “Cheap date night” on Mondays is a steal!