Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Great pizza centered restaurant with many food offerings that go beyond pizza! It also has a great gluten-free and vegan options. Their artichoke dip is my all time favorite artichoke dip I've had and don't forget the also offer pizza by the slice! They also have AMAZING cheesecake made in house! They also have a great bar area with wonderful bartenders and drinks! Ask them for what is on special that day or being featured on tap!
34 locals recommend
Pizza Lucé
800 W 66th StGreat pizza centered restaurant with many food offerings that go beyond pizza! It also has a great gluten-free and vegan options. Their artichoke dip is my all time favorite artichoke dip I've had and don't forget the also offer pizza by the slice! They also have AMAZING cheesecake made in house! They also have a great bar area with wonderful bartenders and drinks! Ask them for what is on special that day or being featured on tap!
Great local restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. The menu is limited but great place to share plates with friends. They also have a bar you can drink/eat at and give you an ice cream cone after your meal! If you plan to go be prepared for a wait or make reservations--they open later in the day.
20 locals recommend
Lyn 65
6439 Lyndale Ave SGreat local restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere. The menu is limited but great place to share plates with friends. They also have a bar you can drink/eat at and give you an ice cream cone after your meal! If you plan to go be prepared for a wait or make reservations--they open later in the day.
A family friendly bar and restaurant for all ages! Their turkey wild rice soup is delicious! If you go on Saturdays be ready for a full house for bar bingo that starts at noon! They also have a nice patio.
10 locals recommend
Lucky's 13 Pub
1352 Sibley Memorial HwyA family friendly bar and restaurant for all ages! Their turkey wild rice soup is delicious! If you go on Saturdays be ready for a full house for bar bingo that starts at noon! They also have a nice patio.
Maxwell's is one of my personal favorite spots in town. Great food (try the edamame or beef tips!) that never disappoints. If you're looking for a quaint space but great food, drinks and people--try here!
Maxwell's American Pub
1201 S Washington AveMaxwell's is one of my personal favorite spots in town. Great food (try the edamame or beef tips!) that never disappoints. If you're looking for a quaint space but great food, drinks and people--try here!
This is a long standing bar/restaurant always serving up good food including Minnesota's iconic wild rice soup and award winning chili! Great spot to hang out at anytime but also if you're in town for any kind of event in Minneapolis. Try a grape ape!
6 locals recommend
The Lounge
411 N 2nd AveThis is a long standing bar/restaurant always serving up good food including Minnesota's iconic wild rice soup and award winning chili! Great spot to hang out at anytime but also if you're in town for any kind of event in Minneapolis. Try a grape ape!
This restaurant has been using local and organic food to create amazing dishes before it was a mainstream thing to do--and they do it best! I've never been disappointed with a meal here and highly recommend for breakfast/brunch! They have a bakery, bar and restaurant in one place. I take my friends and family here when they come in from out of town!
104 locals recommend
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
2610 Lyndale Ave SThis restaurant has been using local and organic food to create amazing dishes before it was a mainstream thing to do--and they do it best! I've never been disappointed with a meal here and highly recommend for breakfast/brunch! They have a bakery, bar and restaurant in one place. I take my friends and family here when they come in from out of town!
If you've never heard of a, Juicy Lucy, try it here at "The Home of the Juicy Lucy"! A Juicy Lucy is a burger with stuffed cheese in the middle! My new favorite is the one is stuffed with peanut butter with jam on it!
**it's first come first serve and seat yourself so be mindful of who is in front of you to know when it's your turn for the next open table!
39 locals recommend
5-8 Club
5800 Cedar AveIf you've never heard of a, Juicy Lucy, try it here at "The Home of the Juicy Lucy"! A Juicy Lucy is a burger with stuffed cheese in the middle! My new favorite is the one is stuffed with peanut butter with jam on it!
**it's first come first serve and seat yourself so be mindful of who is in front of you to know when it's your turn for the next open table!
If you need your Starbucks and Starbucks only--this place will do the job!
21 locals recommend
Starbucks
5351 Lyndale Ave SIf you need your Starbucks and Starbucks only--this place will do the job!
One of my favorite places in the cities for Thai food! Shrimp spring rolls with their chicken pad thai is where it's at!
Joy's Pattaya Thai Restaurant
7545 Lyndale Ave SOne of my favorite places in the cities for Thai food! Shrimp spring rolls with their chicken pad thai is where it's at!
This is a Vietnamese restaurant I recommend that is in the heart of Eat Street. Eat Street is in Minneapolis and if you are a foodie you're sure to find a place that will excite your taste buds! Use this as an anchor location when getting there but walk to explore a little! Check out a small sampling of the restaurants available: https://twincities.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-eat-street-minneapolis
14 locals recommend
Pho 79
2529 Nicollet AveThis is a Vietnamese restaurant I recommend that is in the heart of Eat Street. Eat Street is in Minneapolis and if you are a foodie you're sure to find a place that will excite your taste buds! Use this as an anchor location when getting there but walk to explore a little! Check out a small sampling of the restaurants available: https://twincities.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-eat-street-minneapolis
Vo's Vietnamese Restaurant
3450 Lyndale Ave SThe best Pho in town! I love their chicken pho!
Parks & Nature
A great nature center with different paths to enjoy the beauty of nature in the city! A getaway in the the hubbub of it all! It is free to enter opening at sunrise and closes at sunset. A great place to take kids too and explore the informational center at the entrance!
13 locals recommend
Wood Lake Nature Center
6710 Lake Shore Dr SA great nature center with different paths to enjoy the beauty of nature in the city! A getaway in the the hubbub of it all! It is free to enter opening at sunrise and closes at sunset. A great place to take kids too and explore the informational center at the entrance!
Great walking paths and near the river... check out the falls and enjoy outdoors at Sea Salt Eatery--the restaurant on site.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrGreat walking paths and near the river... check out the falls and enjoy outdoors at Sea Salt Eatery--the restaurant on site.
This is my favorite lake to hang out at. There is a little playground for kiddos and a swimming spot. During the summer months Sandcastle is open to grab food and beverage. A rental place is also on sight that have canoes, kayaks, SUP, etc. The lake is small and does not allow motors on it.
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyThis is my favorite lake to hang out at. There is a little playground for kiddos and a swimming spot. During the summer months Sandcastle is open to grab food and beverage. A rental place is also on sight that have canoes, kayaks, SUP, etc. The lake is small and does not allow motors on it.
Arts & Culture
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe iconic "cherry on a spoon" lives here along with some great sculptures. This is an outside sculpture garden.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlThe iconic "cherry on a spoon" lives here along with some great sculptures. This is an outside sculpture garden.
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SShopping
If you've never been, it's worth a short visit to see and experience. The mall has nearly any store you could think of along with a theme park, restaurants galore, mini golf and much more!
314 locals recommend
Mall of America station
Ikea WayIf you've never been, it's worth a short visit to see and experience. The mall has nearly any store you could think of along with a theme park, restaurants galore, mini golf and much more!
Drinks & Nightlife
An iconic beer brand and a beautiful facility! If you have time to hang out at a brewery and eat great food this place is it. All walks of life welcome here. My favorite beer there is Pentagram but be sure to try Furious IPA!
189 locals recommend
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastAn iconic beer brand and a beautiful facility! If you have time to hang out at a brewery and eat great food this place is it. All walks of life welcome here. My favorite beer there is Pentagram but be sure to try Furious IPA!
Great atmosphere and a place to wet your whistle! They do not have food but do typically have a food truck outside to order from or order food for delivery!
18 locals recommend
Wild Mind Artisan Ales
6031 Pillsbury AveGreat atmosphere and a place to wet your whistle! They do not have food but do typically have a food truck outside to order from or order food for delivery!
Your quintessential sports bar that is one of my favorite watering holes! Try the Joey wings!! If you want to catch a game--this is the place to do it at! They have two large projection TVs among their many others. If you're feeling adventurous try a citron bomb!
The Corner Bar
1501 S Washington AveYour quintessential sports bar that is one of my favorite watering holes! Try the Joey wings!! If you want to catch a game--this is the place to do it at! They have two large projection TVs among their many others. If you're feeling adventurous try a citron bomb!
Republic
221 Cedar AveGood food and they have over 100 craft beers on tap!
They also serve food but the best tiki bar in town! Great patio and bar area that is seat yourself (go down the stairs when entering).
125 locals recommend
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NEThey also serve food but the best tiki bar in town! Great patio and bar area that is seat yourself (go down the stairs when entering).
Sightseeing
Grain Belt Sign
4 W Island AveStone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveW Minneapolis - The Foshay
821 S Marquette AveU.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveEverything Else
This is a great place to go have lunch when people don't agree on what they want! This is a market with little shops and a vast selection of different ethnic foods! I love it here!
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StThis is a great place to go have lunch when people don't agree on what they want! This is a market with little shops and a vast selection of different ethnic foods! I love it here!