Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
Literally across the street The Lowry is a family friendly place to dine or a nice stop for their happy hour.
65 locals recommend
The Lowry
2112 Hennepin AveLiterally across the street The Lowry is a family friendly place to dine or a nice stop for their happy hour.
Just around the corner this steak house is good as they come. Dress up or come casual all are welcome.
Downstairs is a vibrant pizza option.
68 locals recommend
Burch Steak
1933 Colfax Ave SJust around the corner this steak house is good as they come. Dress up or come casual all are welcome.
Downstairs is a vibrant pizza option.
Just at the corner of the block Tao Foods is a great casual restraunt with salads, sandwiches, juices and smoothies. Healthy options are their mission and they have great vegetarian options.
27 locals recommend
Tao Organic Cafe + Herbery
2200 Hennepin AveJust at the corner of the block Tao Foods is a great casual restraunt with salads, sandwiches, juices and smoothies. Healthy options are their mission and they have great vegetarian options.
Great burgers and a full menu and bar. Everything from brunch to late night dining. 6 blocks away.
22 locals recommend
Red Cow Uptown
2626 Hennepin AveGreat burgers and a full menu and bar. Everything from brunch to late night dining. 6 blocks away.
15 minute walk and worth every step. Vegetarian friendly.
104 locals recommend
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
2610 Lyndale Ave S15 minute walk and worth every step. Vegetarian friendly.
The awards and accolades just keep coming for this bar and restaurant duo. Best pizza, best speakeasy and let's not forget the James Beard award.
20 locals recommend
Young Joni back bar
165 13th Avenue NortheastThe awards and accolades just keep coming for this bar and restaurant duo. Best pizza, best speakeasy and let's not forget the James Beard award.
This is the front of the house separate from the back bar. Take a look online to see which fits you plans best.
A foodie must stop.
The awards and accolades just keep coming for this bar and restaurant duo. Best pizza, best speakeasy and let's not forget the James Beard award.
91 locals recommend
Young Joni
165 13th Avenue NortheastThis is the front of the house separate from the back bar. Take a look online to see which fits you plans best.
A foodie must stop.
The awards and accolades just keep coming for this bar and restaurant duo. Best pizza, best speakeasy and let's not forget the James Beard award.
The Bachelor Farmer Cafe
200 N 1st StA foodie favorite.
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastNot your average micro brewery.
Coffee
This coffee shop seems to be a crowd favorite. There are probably no leas than a dozen coffee options within a 5 block radius so I'll let you decide the best option for you.
187 locals recommend
Spyhouse Coffee
945 Broadway St NEThis coffee shop seems to be a crowd favorite. There are probably no leas than a dozen coffee options within a 5 block radius so I'll let you decide the best option for you.
Sweet treats
You might want to visit here every night of your stay and that's during all 4 seasons. Minnesotans eat ice cream all year round.
Just around the corner it's a local favorite for sweet treats or a morning coffee.
75 locals recommend
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe
1007 W Franklin AveYou might want to visit here every night of your stay and that's during all 4 seasons. Minnesotans eat ice cream all year round.
Just around the corner it's a local favorite for sweet treats or a morning coffee.
Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveA local favorite found 1.2 miles away on Nicollets Eat Street.
Grocery store
2 block South this market $$$ has it all. Juices, an amazing hot and cold deli, wine shop and full grocery.
166 locals recommend
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin Ave2 block South this market $$$ has it all. Juices, an amazing hot and cold deli, wine shop and full grocery.
Another great grocery $$$ option rhis one 3 blocks east. Great hot and cold deli, organic and local options. Full grocery.
107 locals recommend
Wedge Community Co-op
2105 Lyndale Ave SAnother great grocery $$$ option rhis one 3 blocks east. Great hot and cold deli, organic and local options. Full grocery.
It's Trader Joe's $ and it's reputation proceeds it. This one is a quick Uber ride away. If you're driving there are other locations nearby as well.
82 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th StIt's Trader Joe's $ and it's reputation proceeds it. This one is a quick Uber ride away. If you're driving there are other locations nearby as well.
A value favorite $ Aldi is .8 miles from the house. Free underground parking is accessed from Lyndale.
64 locals recommend
ALDI
1311 E Franklin AveA value favorite $ Aldi is .8 miles from the house. Free underground parking is accessed from Lyndale.
Shopping
Some fun shopping just around the corner next to the ice cream shop. An eclectic selection so there's a little something for everyone.
74 locals recommend
Patina
1009 W Franklin AveSome fun shopping just around the corner next to the ice cream shop. An eclectic selection so there's a little something for everyone.
Food, shopping, entertainment and an amusement park all under one roof.
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayFood, shopping, entertainment and an amusement park all under one roof.
Less than 2 blocks away. They have over 100 beers including local favorites most in coolers, a nice wine selection and hard liquors.
8 locals recommend
Lowry Hill Liquors
1922 Hennepin AveLess than 2 blocks away. They have over 100 beers including local favorites most in coolers, a nice wine selection and hard liquors.
Walgreens
2650 Hennepin AveOur neighborhood pharmacy.
Culture
Less than a mile from the house the Walker is a can't miss for contemporary art lovers. In the summer enjoy a round of mini golf on the roof. Afterwards walk across the street for a stroll threw the sculpture garden. Where else can you see a cheery on a spoon sculpture?
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlLess than a mile from the house the Walker is a can't miss for contemporary art lovers. In the summer enjoy a round of mini golf on the roof. Afterwards walk across the street for a stroll threw the sculpture garden. Where else can you see a cheery on a spoon sculpture?
The world famous MIA has an amazing collection and is a must see for art novices and enthusiasts alike. A nice walk or short Uber away.
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SThe world famous MIA has an amazing collection and is a must see for art novices and enthusiasts alike. A nice walk or short Uber away.
Want to know more about the great state of Minnesota? Traverse the river to St. Paul for a museum dedicated to the history of our state. They also create and host wonderful traveling exhibits.
138 locals recommend
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdWant to know more about the great state of Minnesota? Traverse the river to St. Paul for a museum dedicated to the history of our state. They also create and host wonderful traveling exhibits.
Just a mile away is the gardens. Great art and interactive pieces that is fun for the whole family. Pro tip visit in the morning and avoid the crowds.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlJust a mile away is the gardens. Great art and interactive pieces that is fun for the whole family. Pro tip visit in the morning and avoid the crowds.
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon RdHe loved Minnesota and we loved him. See where it all happened.
Music in the Park 6 days a week through September 2nd. Check online for dull schedule.
2.9 miles
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet PkwyMusic in the Park 6 days a week through September 2nd. Check online for dull schedule.
2.9 miles
Recreation
Just a short 1.3 miles from the house. Grab a nice ride bike or scooter feom across the street and spend some time with your ties in the sand.
31 locals recommend
Cedar Lake East Beach
2000 S Upton AveJust a short 1.3 miles from the house. Grab a nice ride bike or scooter feom across the street and spend some time with your ties in the sand.
Also known as Lake Calhoun you can rent canoes and paddle boards, hit the beach or play some volleyball. Just 1.5 miles from the house it's great people watching.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayAlso known as Lake Calhoun you can rent canoes and paddle boards, hit the beach or play some volleyball. Just 1.5 miles from the house it's great people watching.