Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Excellent fish tacos right on the lake! Also the spot to rent canoes or paddleboards to get around the lakes.
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Tin Fish Restaurant
3000 E Calhoun PkwyExcellent fish tacos right on the lake! Also the spot to rent canoes or paddleboards to get around the lakes.
Great atmosphere/space in this cozy riverside cafe. Cobblestone streets and a stone's throw from the Stone Arch Bridge (a.k.a the place with the absolute best views in the city).
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Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StGreat atmosphere/space in this cozy riverside cafe. Cobblestone streets and a stone's throw from the Stone Arch Bridge (a.k.a the place with the absolute best views in the city).
Fika
2600 Park AveHaven't been, but heard this place is great for lunch!
Colossal Cafe
1839 East 42nd StreetGreat breakfast comfort food. Tiny, tiny space.
Spyhouse Coffee
945 Broadway St NEBest coffee nearby, hip vibe.
Really great wood-fired pizzas. Fast-casual environment.
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Punch Pizza Lake Calhoun
3226 W Lake StReally great wood-fired pizzas. Fast-casual environment.
Intimate music venue/restaurant in an old ice making warehouse.
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Icehouse
2528 Nicollet AveIntimate music venue/restaurant in an old ice making warehouse.
Sort of a suburban area, but close to Lake Calhoun – I've been impressed with the sushi here.
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Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro
3070 Excelsior BlvdSort of a suburban area, but close to Lake Calhoun – I've been impressed with the sushi here.
Shopping
Best ice cream in town, hands down. My favorite is the oreo, with salted caramel coming in a close second.
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Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe
1007 W Franklin AveBest ice cream in town, hands down. My favorite is the oreo, with salted caramel coming in a close second.
A gift store you could spend an hour in ... funky, wonderfully selected items. Great jewelry, kitchen stuff, bags and scarves.
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Patina
1009 W Franklin AveA gift store you could spend an hour in ... funky, wonderfully selected items. Great jewelry, kitchen stuff, bags and scarves.
Fun art museum and sculpture garden worth roaming around in. Free admission every Thursday night of the month.
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Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlFun art museum and sculpture garden worth roaming around in. Free admission every Thursday night of the month.
Eclectic, funky, vintage finds ... a place you can easily get lost in.
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Hunt & Gather
2917 Xerxes Ave SEclectic, funky, vintage finds ... a place you can easily get lost in.
Hole in the wall, but delicious sandwiches. I go for the Rachel or Veggie.
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Caffrey's Deli & Subs
3008 Lyndale Ave SHole in the wall, but delicious sandwiches. I go for the Rachel or Veggie.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pretty good thai food just a block away, plus an outdoor patio.
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Roat Osha
3001 Hennepin Ave SPretty good thai food just a block away, plus an outdoor patio.
The Bulldog NE
Fun atmosphere and lots a good beer selection.
Marvel at the craft cocktails in this wonderfully decorated space (in the speakeasy-like basement of the acclaimed Bachelor Farmer restaurant).
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Marvel Bar
50 2nd Avenue SouthMarvel at the craft cocktails in this wonderfully decorated space (in the speakeasy-like basement of the acclaimed Bachelor Farmer restaurant).
Republic
3001 Hennepin AvenueExtensive beer list, good food and vibe.
Everything Else
The bakery I own! Great scones, croissants, monkey bread and sourdough bread, plus locally roasted organic, fair-trade coffee.
Honey & Rye Bakehouse
4501 Excelsior BlvdThe bakery I own! Great scones, croissants, monkey bread and sourdough bread, plus locally roasted organic, fair-trade coffee.
Steel Toe Brewing
4848 W 35th StSmall, but pretty good beer.
Another great brewery where you can bring in your own food.
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Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd StAnother great brewery where you can bring in your own food.
Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveA favorite brewery among many.
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin AveNearby grocery store.
Juut Salon Spa
2947 Hennepin Ave SCheap haircuts and messages from soon-to-be professionals. Try the free tea!
Beautiful indoor conservatory ... a sunken garden, fern room, Japanese garden and bonsai room.
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrBeautiful indoor conservatory ... a sunken garden, fern room, Japanese garden and bonsai room.
A few decent clothing stores, movie theater and restaurants (try Figlio, CRAVE or Rojo).
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West End Blvd
West End BoulevardA few decent clothing stores, movie theater and restaurants (try Figlio, CRAVE or Rojo).
Great 50s style, single grand theater with $3 tickets.
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Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SGreat 50s style, single grand theater with $3 tickets.
Heights Theater
3951 Central Ave NEHistorical theater built in 1926. It's lovely.
A gem of a sign next to a nicely designed bridge. I love driving by this, just wish it still lit up at night!
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Grain Belt Sign
4 W Island AveA gem of a sign next to a nicely designed bridge. I love driving by this, just wish it still lit up at night!
Roam around the space whether you're going to a show or not. Walk out to the "endless bridge" and catch another great view of the city.
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Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StRoam around the space whether you're going to a show or not. Walk out to the "endless bridge" and catch another great view of the city.
LynLake Brewery
2934 Lyndale Ave SBig new brewery, great beer
Vertical Endeavors–Minneapolis
2540 Nicollet AveHuge indoor climbing center
Order a puppy dog tail, find the vat of cream cheese frosting on the condiment table, then thank me later.
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Isles Bun & Coffee
1424 W 28th StOrder a puppy dog tail, find the vat of cream cheese frosting on the condiment table, then thank me later.