Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Authentic fish and chips! Casual eatery supplying fried Alaskan cod, shepherd's pie & other pub grub, plus Irish beers on tap. http://www.theanchorfishandchips.com
66 locals recommend
The Anchor Fish & Chips
302 13th Ave NEAuthentic fish and chips! Casual eatery supplying fried Alaskan cod, shepherd's pie & other pub grub, plus Irish beers on tap. http://www.theanchorfishandchips.com
Family-run Greek cafe offering both traditional & modern dishes, a wine list & an easygoing vibe. A 5-minute walk away.
10 locals recommend
Gardens of Salonica
19 5th St NEFamily-run Greek cafe offering both traditional & modern dishes, a wine list & an easygoing vibe. A 5-minute walk away.
Good food and bar with a very nice ambiance. Nice place for brunch or happy hour. http://www.northeastsocial.com
39 locals recommend
Northeast Social
359 13th Ave NEGood food and bar with a very nice ambiance. Nice place for brunch or happy hour. http://www.northeastsocial.com
STEPCHLD
Classic small 50's diner founded in 1949. All day breakfasts. Burgers & fries, sandwiches. http://www.idealdiner.com
21 locals recommend
Ideal Diner
1314 Central Ave NEClassic small 50's diner founded in 1949. All day breakfasts. Burgers & fries, sandwiches. http://www.idealdiner.com
Matchbox Coffee Shop
1306 NE 2nd StDrink coffee with the locals....where cash is king!
Just around the corner! Delicious Lebanese treats, falafel, hummus, tabouli salads.
24 locals recommend
Emily's Lebanese Deli
641 University Ave NEJust around the corner! Delicious Lebanese treats, falafel, hummus, tabouli salads.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven. Delicious!
20 locals recommend
Punch Pizza Northeast
210 E Hennepin AveAuthentic Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven. Delicious!
Delicious comfort food in a casual atmosphere. Vegetarian & gluten-free items available.
http://www.brasa.us/food/
65 locals recommend
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveDelicious comfort food in a casual atmosphere. Vegetarian & gluten-free items available.
http://www.brasa.us/food/
The Briar
Young Joni
Delicious Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan food using ingredients from locally sourced organic and sustainable farming.
http://www.gorkhapalace.com
24 locals recommend
Gorkha Palace
23 4th St NEDelicious Nepali, Indian, and Tibetan food using ingredients from locally sourced organic and sustainable farming.
http://www.gorkhapalace.com
Bruegger's Bagels
2233 Energy Park DrNew York style bagels. Mon – Sun: 6:00am – 3:00pm
A short walk away. Restaurant, bar & bowling center with 16 modern lanes, plus TVs & a wide menu of American food. Good breakfast and brunch menu.
29 locals recommend
Elsie's
729 Marshall St NEA short walk away. Restaurant, bar & bowling center with 16 modern lanes, plus TVs & a wide menu of American food. Good breakfast and brunch menu.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2600 Hennepin AveQuick meal on the go!
Nicollet Island Inn
95 Merriam StOne of the best white tablecloth restaurants in the city!
Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StBauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NEGreat beer and atmosphere!
Jimmy John's
14 University Ave NESandwiches on the go or delivered by bicycle.
Eli's East
815 E Hennepin AveGreat food and nice selection of local beers.
Spitz - Minneapolis
518 E Hennepin AveTurkish Street Food!
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st StFletcher's Ice Cream
306 Marshall St NEMasu Sushi & Robata
330 E Hennepin AveThe Sonder Shaker
130 E Hennepin AveSTEPCHLD
Pa Tea and Poke
All Saints Restaurant
The Sample Room
2124 Marshall St NEHarmony Coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
Small craft brewery & taproom in a former bank featuring various beers, communal tables & events. Food trucks on site on weekends. http://dangerousmanbrewing.com
115 locals recommend
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd StSmall craft brewery & taproom in a former bank featuring various beers, communal tables & events. Food trucks on site on weekends. http://dangerousmanbrewing.com
Craft brews, lively atmosphere, patio seating. www.indeedbrewing.com
109 locals recommend
Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveCraft brews, lively atmosphere, patio seating. www.indeedbrewing.com
612Brew
945 Broadway St NEhttps://www.612brew.com
The one and only First Avenue & 7th Street Entry.
http://first-avenue.com
199 locals recommend
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveThe one and only First Avenue & 7th Street Entry.
http://first-avenue.com
The first cooperative brewery in Minneapolis. Nice atmosphere. Robert recommends trying the Roselle on tap, a Hibiscus infused beer.
60 locals recommend
Fair State Brewing Cooperative
2506 Central Ave NEThe first cooperative brewery in Minneapolis. Nice atmosphere. Robert recommends trying the Roselle on tap, a Hibiscus infused beer.
Grumpy's Northeast
2200 4th St NEGreat local beer selection and specials. Fun atmosphere.
Local drinking institution. Food, drinks, fun atmosphere! Live music on weekends. Known for their roast beef sandwiches.
20 locals recommend
Mayslack's
1428 4th St NELocal drinking institution. Food, drinks, fun atmosphere! Live music on weekends. Known for their roast beef sandwiches.
If you need a drink without a television, this is the bar for you.
15 locals recommend
Clubhouse Jager
923 N Washington AveIf you need a drink without a television, this is the bar for you.
Insight Brewing
2821 E Hennepin AveEverything Else
World renowned cheese and deli shop, not to mention the best selection of wines, spirits, beer, etc. A 7 minute walk.
58 locals recommend
Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop
303 E Hennepin AveWorld renowned cheese and deli shop, not to mention the best selection of wines, spirits, beer, etc. A 7 minute walk.
Denny Kemp Salon Spa
605 Central Ave NEhttp://dennykempsalon.com
Full service salon and day spa featuring fabulous Aveda products. http://aveda.edu/minneapolis/guest-services/
7 locals recommend
Aveda Institute Minneapolis
400 Central Ave SEFull service salon and day spa featuring fabulous Aveda products. http://aveda.edu/minneapolis/guest-services/
Hatha yoga, meditation, and instruction, right around the corner.
www.themeditationcenter.org
The Meditation Center
631 University Ave NEHatha yoga, meditation, and instruction, right around the corner.
www.themeditationcenter.org
The only inhabited island on the Mississippi River featuring historic Victorian-era homes, acres of park land and trails for jogging, biking, walking.
28 locals recommend
Nicollet Island Inn
95 Merriam StThe only inhabited island on the Mississippi River featuring historic Victorian-era homes, acres of park land and trails for jogging, biking, walking.
Coldwater Spring
5601 Minnehaha Park Drive SouthHarmony Coffee
Essentials
Fun, family-owned vegan market featuring fully cooked, meat-free "meats" and "cheeses".
25 locals recommend
The Herbivorous Butcher
507 1st Ave NEFun, family-owned vegan market featuring fully cooked, meat-free "meats" and "cheeses".
Polish deli & restaurant offering a menu of East European staples & homemade sausages. Delicious Reuben and homemade horseradish sauce. http://kramarczuks.com
32 locals recommend
Kramarczuk Sausage Company
215 E Hennepin AvePolish deli & restaurant offering a menu of East European staples & homemade sausages. Delicious Reuben and homemade horseradish sauce. http://kramarczuks.com
Excellent supermarket and pharmacy less than 10 minute walk away. http://lundsandbyerlys.com/our-stores/locations/northeast-minneapolis/
43 locals recommend
Lunds & Byerlys Northeast Minneapolis
25 University Ave SEExcellent supermarket and pharmacy less than 10 minute walk away. http://lundsandbyerlys.com/our-stores/locations/northeast-minneapolis/
Whole Foods Market
1575 Selby Avehttp://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/hennepin?s=MIN
Great local co-op grocery store, juice bar, and coffee. http://www.eastsidefood.coop
71 locals recommend
Eastside Food Co-op
2551 Central Ave NEGreat local co-op grocery store, juice bar, and coffee. http://www.eastsidefood.coop
Cozy local spa offering massage, facials and skin care, natural nails, reflexology and acupuncture. http://spotspas.com
Spot Spa Boutique
514 SE Main StCozy local spa offering massage, facials and skin care, natural nails, reflexology and acupuncture. http://spotspas.com
Arts & Culture
Great selection of Hollywood and indie films. Hosts the annual film festival. http://www.stanthonymaintheatre.com
53 locals recommend
St. Anthony Main Theatre
115 SE Main StGreat selection of Hollywood and indie films. Hosts the annual film festival. http://www.stanthonymaintheatre.com
Guthrie Theater with a fantastic vista of the city from its Endless Bridge.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StGuthrie Theater with a fantastic vista of the city from its Endless Bridge.
Mill City Museum located just across the river over the Stone Arch bridge.
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StMill City Museum located just across the river over the Stone Arch bridge.
Art, art, and more art! Exhibits featuring master artworks, gift shop, and local food cafe.
http://new.artsmia.org
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SArt, art, and more art! Exhibits featuring master artworks, gift shop, and local food cafe.
http://new.artsmia.org
Contemporary art center featuring exhibitions, media, and other events.
http://www.walkerart.org
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlContemporary art center featuring exhibitions, media, and other events.
http://www.walkerart.org
Entertainment & Activities
MSP Film Society
115 Southeast Main StreetGreat indie and foreign films and short walk away. http://mspfilm.org/
Sightseeing
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrWalk across the Mississippi River's Stone Arch bridge for great views of the city.
250 locals recommend
Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveWalk across the Mississippi River's Stone Arch bridge for great views of the city.