Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
I love this local restaurant. They roast their own chickens and their food is delicious. I'm very fond of their salads, and save room for their yummy desserts! They also have a lovely outside patio.
14 locals recommend
Doolittles Woodfire Grill
550 Winnetka Ave NI love this local restaurant. They roast their own chickens and their food is delicious. I'm very fond of their salads, and save room for their yummy desserts! They also have a lovely outside patio.
Smashburger
8045 Flying Cloud Dr.Good, reasonably priced burgers.
My favorite spot for pizza. About as close to a real Italian pie you can get. Wood-fired and absolutely delicious! Also try their salads...
20 locals recommend
Punch Pizza Lake Calhoun
3226 W Lake StMy favorite spot for pizza. About as close to a real Italian pie you can get. Wood-fired and absolutely delicious! Also try their salads...
The Dakota attracts musicians from all over the world and is my favorite place to hear music in the Twin Cities. Their food is also wonderful.
52 locals recommend
Dakota
1010 Nicollet MallThe Dakota attracts musicians from all over the world and is my favorite place to hear music in the Twin Cities. Their food is also wonderful.
Noodles and Company
7808 Olson Memorial HwyGood, cheap, healthy eating. You can't go wrong with Noodles!
Dunn Bros Coffee
675 Winnetka Ave NGreat coffee, close by, when you need a caffeine buzz!
D'Amico & Sons
7804 Olson Memorial HwyGreat salads and pastas
Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveFabulous food, reasonably priced. I recommend splitting 2-3 dishes.
This highly acclaimed restaurant is a neighborhood gem. You can't make reservations and it's popular, so expect to wait a bit for a table.
30 locals recommend
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
4134 Hubbard Ave NThis highly acclaimed restaurant is a neighborhood gem. You can't make reservations and it's popular, so expect to wait a bit for a table.
Victory 44
2203 N 44th AveAnother neighborhood gem
Kai & Little Crustacean
8028 Minnetonka BoulevardOne of my favorite Thai restaurants
Thai Table Restaurant
10100 6th Ave NAnother favorite Thai restaurant
6Smith
294 Grove Ln EGreat spot for lakeside dining
Ben & Jerry’s
539 Lake St ETheir ice cream rocks!
Izzy's Ice Cream
1100 S 2nd StLocal homemade ice cream. Need I say more?
Sightseeing
Wesley Park
Tennis courts, ice rink, soccer field
General Mills Nature Preserve
9201 Olson Memorial HwyThe perfect place to connect with nature.
Hiking, golf courses, cross-country skiing... and it's just five minutes from my home.
95 locals recommend
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyHiking, golf courses, cross-country skiing... and it's just five minutes from my home.
The outdoor sculpture garden with the famous spoon and cherry is a must-see
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe outdoor sculpture garden with the famous spoon and cherry is a must-see
Shopping
Mainstream Boutique
679 Winnetka Ave NLovely little women's boutique
Big shopping mall. Macy's is the main anchor, but you'll find every major chain here.
52 locals recommend
Ridgedale Center
12401 Wayzata BlvdBig shopping mall. Macy's is the main anchor, but you'll find every major chain here.
Essentials
Lunds & Byerlys Golden Valley
5725 Duluth StMy favorite grocery store
Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th StBecause, well, it's Trader Joe's
Whole Foods Market
1001 Plymouth RdFresh, organic foods