Guidebook for Minneapolis
Shopping
Art & Architecture Inc
3338 University Ave SEUnique Flea Market style Antique Shop. Walking distance, about 3 blocks.
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayAgharta Records
2512 University Ave W Local Record Store a few miles east.
Community supported, collectively organized, and volunteer run bookstore. Welcoming space with progressive literature. Store promotes social justice through books, education, and activism.
7 locals recommend
Boneshaker Books
2002 23rd Ave SCommunity supported, collectively organized, and volunteer run bookstore. Welcoming space with progressive literature. Store promotes social justice through books, education, and activism.
Food Scene
Local chain of coffee shops. Walking distance, about 3 blocks west. Light fare. Airbnb has the address incorrect for the closest location. It is at: 2650 University Ave W #B, St Paul, MN 55114
Dunn Bros Coffee
530 University Ave SELocal chain of coffee shops. Walking distance, about 3 blocks west. Light fare. Airbnb has the address incorrect for the closest location. It is at: 2650 University Ave W #B, St Paul, MN 55114
Reasonably priced. Quick and delicious mexican burritos, tacos, salads, & bowls. About 2 miles west
49 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2600 Hennepin AveReasonably priced. Quick and delicious mexican burritos, tacos, salads, & bowls. About 2 miles west
Intimate and quirky neighborhood cafe hidden in a our very own residential neighborhood! Great food. Patio. Walking distance, about 3/4 mile south.
Signature Cafe
130 Warwick St SEIntimate and quirky neighborhood cafe hidden in a our very own residential neighborhood! Great food. Patio. Walking distance, about 3/4 mile south.
Charming restaurant and nightclub in the heart of Dinkytown. Good food. Live music and DJs. Affordable luxury. About 2 miles west.
20 locals recommend
Loring Pasta Bar
327 14th Avenue SoutheastCharming restaurant and nightclub in the heart of Dinkytown. Good food. Live music and DJs. Affordable luxury. About 2 miles west.
Small, quaint Japanese restaurant and Sushi bar. Nice outdoor patio. About 2 miles west.
10 locals recommend
Obento-Ya Japanese Bistro
1510 Como Ave SESmall, quaint Japanese restaurant and Sushi bar. Nice outdoor patio. About 2 miles west.
Wonderfully off-beat neighborhood cafe that is incredibly chill. Best patio. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. BREAKFAST menu is the best! A few miles west, across the river.
23 locals recommend
Seward Cafe
2129 E Franklin AveWonderfully off-beat neighborhood cafe that is incredibly chill. Best patio. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options. BREAKFAST menu is the best! A few miles west, across the river.
Delicious award winning pizzas. Delivery available. Our favorite specialty pizza? The Rustler. Unique veggie and vegan options, also gluten-free options. A few miles west, across the river.
99 locals recommend
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveDelicious award winning pizzas. Delivery available. Our favorite specialty pizza? The Rustler. Unique veggie and vegan options, also gluten-free options. A few miles west, across the river.
A variety of chickpea falafel and other tasty eats. Takeout available. About a mile east.
9 locals recommend
Foxy Falafel
791 Raymond AveA variety of chickpea falafel and other tasty eats. Takeout available. About a mile east.
50 varieties of specialty pizza daily, sold by the slice so you can mix and match! A couple miles west.
Mesa Pizza Dinkytown
1323 4th St SE50 varieties of specialty pizza daily, sold by the slice so you can mix and match! A couple miles west.
Minnesota's most awarded family restaurant since 1973. Warm hospitality and generous helpings of home-cooked food and desserts. About a mile east.
56 locals recommend
Keys Cafe & Bakery
767 Raymond AveMinnesota's most awarded family restaurant since 1973. Warm hospitality and generous helpings of home-cooked food and desserts. About a mile east.
Mid-East grocery, deli, AND restaurant. A delight! One mile west.
Caspian Bistro and Gourmet Marketplace
2418 University Ave SEMid-East grocery, deli, AND restaurant. A delight! One mile west.
Green Spoon
Korean food in a coffee shop styles setting. Walking distance, about a half-mile west.
Traditional American Breakfast and Lunch. Walking distance, just 3 blocks east.
13 locals recommend
Egg and I
2828 Lyndale Ave STraditional American Breakfast and Lunch. Walking distance, just 3 blocks east.
Fine dining. Italian bistro. High-quality hand-made pastas. A couple miles east.
6 locals recommend
Caffe Biaggio
2356 University Ave WFine dining. Italian bistro. High-quality hand-made pastas. A couple miles east.
Hong Kong Noodle
901 SE Washington AveGreat Chinese Food. Takeout available. A couple miles west.
Punch Pizza Stadium Village
802 Washington Ave SENeapolitan wood-fired pizza. No delivery. About 2 miles west.
Izzy's Ice Cream
1100 S 2nd StYummy local ice-cream a few miles west!
Woman-owned brewery with beer and food. Nice patio. Just a mile east!
25 locals recommend
Urban Growler Brewing Company
2325 Endicott StWoman-owned brewery with beer and food. Nice patio. Just a mile east!
Coffee black and yummy waffles! In the Dinkytown area about 2 miles west.
28 locals recommend
Black Coffee and Waffle Bar
1500 Como Ave SECoffee black and yummy waffles! In the Dinkytown area about 2 miles west.
A combination coffee shop & cookie bakery. Small bites. Walking distance, about 3 blocks. Closed Sundays.
Hub City Cafe
A combination coffee shop & cookie bakery. Small bites. Walking distance, about 3 blocks. Closed Sundays.
A combination cookie bakery and coffee shop (Hub City Cafe). Small bites. Walking distance, about 3 blocks. Closed Sundays.
6 locals recommend
T-Rex Cookie Kitchen
525 Diffley RdA combination cookie bakery and coffee shop (Hub City Cafe). Small bites. Walking distance, about 3 blocks. Closed Sundays.
Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StNice Vibe. Great Patio on the riverfront. A few miles west.
Responsibly sourced and locally roasted coffee. Check out the "Smallest Museum St. Paul" just outside the coffee shop’s front door in a vintage fire-hose cabinet.
Workhorse Coffee Bar
2399 University Ave WResponsibly sourced and locally roasted coffee. Check out the "Smallest Museum St. Paul" just outside the coffee shop’s front door in a vintage fire-hose cabinet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale bar food. Good atmosphere. Walking distance. Formerly named 'The Hole Sports Lounge.' About 3/4 mile west.
Playoffs Sports Lounge
2501 University Ave SEUpscale bar food. Good atmosphere. Walking distance. Formerly named 'The Hole Sports Lounge.' About 3/4 mile west.
Live Music Venue and Bar. Cozy vibe with couches and plush chairs. Charmingly lit patio. Pinball, pool table, and a photo booth! About 2 miles west.
17 locals recommend
Kitty Cat Klub
315 14th Ave SELive Music Venue and Bar. Cozy vibe with couches and plush chairs. Charmingly lit patio. Pinball, pool table, and a photo booth! About 2 miles west.
Low-key bar & grill. Various craft beers on tap plus American eats. Check out their happy hour - Wooden Nickel 2 for 1s! A few miles west, across the river.
25 locals recommend
Tracy's Saloon & Eatery
2207 E Franklin AveLow-key bar & grill. Various craft beers on tap plus American eats. Check out their happy hour - Wooden Nickel 2 for 1s! A few miles west, across the river.
Conveniently located just 3 blocks north, Surly has great food and local beer! Airbnb isn't recognizing their new address, which is on Malcolm Ave & SE 5th St.
189 locals recommend
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastConveniently located just 3 blocks north, Surly has great food and local beer! Airbnb isn't recognizing their new address, which is on Malcolm Ave & SE 5th St.
Good beer and pizza on the edge of downtown! A few miles west.
10 locals recommend
Day Block Brewing Company
1105 S Washington AveGood beer and pizza on the edge of downtown! A few miles west.
Essentials
One of the largest and best food co-ops in the Twin Cities! Great deli and hot food bar. Friendly and helpful service. About 2 miles west, across the river.
80 locals recommend
Seward Community Co-op
2823 E Franklin AveOne of the largest and best food co-ops in the Twin Cities! Great deli and hot food bar. Friendly and helpful service. About 2 miles west, across the river.
Small volunteer-run neighborhood grocery co-op. Organic products. Large bulk selection! About 2 miles east.
10 locals recommend
Hampden Park Co-Op
928 Raymond AveSmall volunteer-run neighborhood grocery co-op. Organic products. Large bulk selection! About 2 miles east.
Everything Else
Liquor Store with amazing variety and selection. A few miles west, across the river.
12 locals recommend
Zipps Liquors
2618 E Franklin AveLiquor Store with amazing variety and selection. A few miles west, across the river.
U.S. Bank Branch
2383 University Ave WFull service bank with ATM. About a mile east.
CVS
2001 Nicollet AveChain Drug Store plus convenience store. A couple miles west.
Dinkytown Wine & Spirits
1412 5th St SEOne of the closest liquor stores. Dinky town area, about 2 miles west.
Schneider Drug
3400 University Ave SEGet your basics here! Walking distance, 2 blocks east.
Speedway
3357 University Ave SEGas and convenience store. Walking distance, 2 blocks east.
Internationally known center for textile arts. Gallery, gift shop, classes, lectures, workshop, and library! A couple blocks west.
Textile Center
3000 University Ave SEInternationally known center for textile arts. Gallery, gift shop, classes, lectures, workshop, and library! A couple blocks west.
Prospect Park Station
Light Rail Train Station. Walking distance, 3 blocks west.
Westgate Station
Light Rail Train Station. Walking distance, 3 blocks east.
Pedestrian-only bridge spanning the Mississippi River south of St. Anthony Falls between SE Main Street and Downtown Minneapolis. Great falls viewing a few miles west!
250 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AvePedestrian-only bridge spanning the Mississippi River south of St. Anthony Falls between SE Main Street and Downtown Minneapolis. Great falls viewing a few miles west!
Sightseeing
Major landmark on U of M campus designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. Large collections of Marsden Hartley, Alfred Maurer, Native American Mimbres pottery, & Korean furniture. A few miles west.
93 locals recommend
Weisman Art Museum
333 E River PkwyMajor landmark on U of M campus designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry. Large collections of Marsden Hartley, Alfred Maurer, Native American Mimbres pottery, & Korean furniture. A few miles west.
Historical landmark. Great view of the city! Just 1/2 mile up the Hill in Prospect Park.
The Witches Hat Tower
55 Malcolm Ave SEHistorical landmark. Great view of the city! Just 1/2 mile up the Hill in Prospect Park.
Arts & Culture
Modern theater building open to the public. Offers stunning views of the Mississippi River. Great for kids and adults. Long escalators! A few miles west.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StModern theater building open to the public. Offers stunning views of the Mississippi River. Great for kids and adults. Long escalators! A few miles west.
James J. Hill House
240 Summit Avenue