Food scene
Matt's has the best juicy burgers in Minneapolis. This is an old school joint and must see.
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveMatt's has the best juicy burgers in Minneapolis. This is an old school joint and must see.
This is the best Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis and my personal favorite. Everything on the menu is amazing.
13 locals recommend
Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Bar
2739 Nicollet AveThis is the best Chinese restaurant in Minneapolis and my personal favorite. Everything on the menu is amazing.
If you want an amazing steak or lobster and money isn't an issue, this is the place to go. White table cloth service, with great staff.
21 locals recommend
Jax Cafe
1928 University Ave NEIf you want an amazing steak or lobster and money isn't an issue, this is the place to go. White table cloth service, with great staff.
If you are looking for a happy hour and some good old fashion bar food Tailgaters is the perfect spot.
13 locals recommend
Tailgate Sports Cafe, Best Sports Bar in South Minneapolis
6050 Nicollet AveIf you are looking for a happy hour and some good old fashion bar food Tailgaters is the perfect spot.
This is my favorite pizza joint in south Minneapolis. The pizzas are huge and super tasty. They also deliver.
Lake Harriet Pizza
5009 Penn Ave SThis is my favorite pizza joint in south Minneapolis. The pizzas are huge and super tasty. They also deliver.
If you are looking for amazing pasta then this is the place you want to go. Everything on the menu is good.
56 locals recommend
Broders' Pasta Bar
5000 Penn Ave SIf you are looking for amazing pasta then this is the place you want to go. Everything on the menu is good.
Really good salmon dish. They also have great pasta and chicken dishes as well. Get a glass a wine.
19 locals recommend
Prima
5325 Lyndale Ave SReally good salmon dish. They also have great pasta and chicken dishes as well. Get a glass a wine.
If you are in the area and want Chinese and want it fast and for a great price, then go to Huie's. Family owned for years and the food is amazing. Cash only.
Huie's Chow Mein
5358 Chicago AveIf you are in the area and want Chinese and want it fast and for a great price, then go to Huie's. Family owned for years and the food is amazing. Cash only.
If you want a homemade donut in the morning this is the place to go.
69 locals recommend
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AveIf you want a homemade donut in the morning this is the place to go.
If you want a great soup and a yummy piece of bread, then you gotta go try this place. Nice relaxing atmosphere as well if you need to work remote for a few hours.
32 locals recommend
Turtle Bread Company
4762 Chicago AveIf you want a great soup and a yummy piece of bread, then you gotta go try this place. Nice relaxing atmosphere as well if you need to work remote for a few hours.
Blue Door Pub Lyn-Lake
3006 Lyndale Ave SBlue Door has great burgers.
If you are in the neighborhood and need to pick up a few items Kowalski's is perfect.
166 locals recommend
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin AveIf you are in the neighborhood and need to pick up a few items Kowalski's is perfect.
If you want organic food from a store that gives back to the local community this place is awesome.
73 locals recommend
Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store
317 E 38th StIf you want organic food from a store that gives back to the local community this place is awesome.
Brand new restaurant on Chicago Ave. I had their turkey sandwich, very tasty.
8 locals recommend
Heather's
5201 Chicago AveBrand new restaurant on Chicago Ave. I had their turkey sandwich, very tasty.
Starbucks
5351 Lyndale Ave SVery popular Starbucks.
They have so many great flavors of gelato and you can taste test as many as you want as well.
21 locals recommend
Sonny's Ice Cream Cafe
3403 Lyndale Ave SThey have so many great flavors of gelato and you can taste test as many as you want as well.
Great ice cream and you can walk the shops as well. Coffee shop across the street.
13 locals recommend
Pumphouse Creamery
4754 Chicago AveGreat ice cream and you can walk the shops as well. Coffee shop across the street.
I love this grocery store. They have great produce and the prices can't be beat.
118 locals recommend
Cub Foods
1104 Lagoon AveI love this grocery store. They have great produce and the prices can't be beat.
Blue Door Pub Longfellow
3448 42nd Ave SGreat burgers!
Starbucks
5351 Lyndale Ave SNew Starbucks that is very popular!
Five Watt Coffee, Kingfield
3745 Nicollet AveGreat coffee!
Caribou Coffee
4745 Cedar Ave SMac's Fish / Chips / Strips
1330 Larpenteur Ave WRed Pepper Chinese Restaurant
2910 W 66th StAmazing Chinese food! Love it!
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin AveGreat meat selection and fresh veggies!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2600 Hennepin AveWhen you need Chipotle you gotta have it!
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveAwesome fried chicken, best in town!
Vo's Vietnamese Restaurant
3450 Lyndale Ave SEverything on the menu is good!
Scott Ja-Mama's
3 W Diamond Lake RdBest BBQ in town, family owned, perfect for pick up.
Guavas Cuban Cafe
5607 Chicago AveBest Cuban food in south Minneapolis. The plantains are amazing!
Really good Thai food and they have a nice eat in area out back.
22 locals recommend
BaGu Sushi & Thai
4741 Chicago AveReally good Thai food and they have a nice eat in area out back.
One of the most popular pizza joints in Minneapolis, worth trying!
47 locals recommend
Pizza Lucé Uptown
3200 Lyndale Ave SOne of the most popular pizza joints in Minneapolis, worth trying!
J.D. Hoyt's Supper Club
301 N Washington AveSome of the best pork chops and ribs in town.
The Monte Carlo
219 3rd Ave NThis is a supper club with amazing steaks.
May Day Café
3440 Bloomington AveFive Watt Coffee, Kingfield
3745 Nicollet AveGreat coffee and location
Sovereign Grounds
813 E 48th StSightseeing
Personally I think this is the best lake area in south Minneapolis. It is not a popular as Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun, but that is the best part. There are less crowds and the lake is beautiful to walk around.
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyPersonally I think this is the best lake area in south Minneapolis. It is not a popular as Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun, but that is the best part. There are less crowds and the lake is beautiful to walk around.
If you are looking for a lot of great bars, restaurants, and places to have fun all in one spot, then go to Uptown.
108 locals recommend
Uptown
If you are looking for a lot of great bars, restaurants, and places to have fun all in one spot, then go to Uptown.
This is one of the coolest theaters I have been to. Great place to go and hang out, lots to do in the area.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StThis is one of the coolest theaters I have been to. Great place to go and hang out, lots to do in the area.
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrGreat place to walk around with family, lots of nature.
Target
6445 Richfield PkwyIf you need to get groceries or clothes, Target has what you need.
Minnehaha Creek is such a great area to walk. So relaxing and beautiful views.
16 locals recommend
Minnehaha Creek
Minnehaha Creek is such a great area to walk. So relaxing and beautiful views.
Powderhorn Park
One of my favorite small parks in south Minneapolis.
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlA must see when in Mpls.
Loring Park
A tiny park downtown, really cool place.
Washburn Library
5244 Lyndale Ave SGreat library, really nice place to read.
Travel
Giant Express Laundromat (Free Drying)
3725 Chicago AveCentrally located in Powderhorn
Chicago Lake Coin Laundry
3015 Chicago AveClose to Lake Street and Powderhorn Park
Parks
Great baseball and soccer fields. They have a playground and basketball courts as well. Great place for kids to run.
Pearl Park
414 E Diamond Lake RdGreat baseball and soccer fields. They have a playground and basketball courts as well. Great place for kids to run.
Tiny lake and a tiny park. Great views of downtown Minneapolis and the walking paths are nice. If you are in the neighborhood check it out.
76 locals recommend
Powderhorn Park
Tiny lake and a tiny park. Great views of downtown Minneapolis and the walking paths are nice. If you are in the neighborhood check it out.
This is one of my favorites places in Minneapolis. So much to do and so beautiful. Bring your kids, family and friends. You can spend an hour or a whole day here and not get bored, as long as you bring your imagination!
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyThis is one of my favorites places in Minneapolis. So much to do and so beautiful. Bring your kids, family and friends. You can spend an hour or a whole day here and not get bored, as long as you bring your imagination!
Another awesome lake and park to spend the day or just a couple hours.
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet PkwyAnother awesome lake and park to spend the day or just a couple hours.
Diamond Lake Park
5900 W Diamond Lake RdGreat baseball and soccer fields and close to Minneahaha Creek.
Kenny Park
1328 W 58th StPerfect for kids!