Minneapolis Guidebook
Neighborhood Food Scene
Restaurants within walking distance just a few blocks away.
🍳 | 🍽 | 🍹Minneapolis favorite for traditional Latin American street food and craft tiki cocktails.
122 locals recommend
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet Ave🍳 | 🍽 | 🍹Minneapolis favorite for traditional Latin American street food and craft tiki cocktails.
🍳 or 🍽 Great spot for burgers and beers, bring quarters if you want to play some darts or skiball!
59 locals recommend
Pat's Tap
3510 Nicollet Ave🍳 or 🍽 Great spot for burgers and beers, bring quarters if you want to play some darts or skiball!
Ramen Kazama
3400 Nicollet Ave🍜 Causal counter-service serving great bowl of ramen.
☕️ Craft coffee shop with delicious coffee, cool decor, and awesome staff.
76 locals recommend
Five Watt Coffee, Kingfield
3745 Nicollet Ave☕️ Craft coffee shop with delicious coffee, cool decor, and awesome staff.
🍣 | 🌭Voted Best Sushi and Best Japanese by Mpls St. Paul Magazine, and Best Hot Dogs Across America by People Magazine.
35 locals recommend
Kyatchi
3758 Nicollet Ave🍣 | 🌭Voted Best Sushi and Best Japanese by Mpls St. Paul Magazine, and Best Hot Dogs Across America by People Magazine.
🍳 or 🍽 Upscale diner food in the heart of the Kingfield Neighborhood.
48 locals recommend
Nighthawks Diner & Bar
3753 Nicollet Ave🍳 or 🍽 Upscale diner food in the heart of the Kingfield Neighborhood.
🍩 The freshest, most delicious doughnuts you have ever tasted!
34 locals recommend
Bogart's Doughnut Co.
904 W 36th St🍩 The freshest, most delicious doughnuts you have ever tasted!
Our Kitchen
813 W 36th St🍳 Quaint breakfast diner with counter service and great hash browns!
🍳 or 🍽 Traditional cuban food -- great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
74 locals recommend
Victor's 1959 Cafe
3756 Grand Ave S🍳 or 🍽 Traditional cuban food -- great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
🍔 Award-winning chef Jorge Guzmán and cocktail expert Travis Serbus have come up with a menu that draws from the chef’s native Yucatan, as well as the coasts of Italy and Spain. (surprisingly known for one of the best burgers in town).
6 locals recommend
Petite León
3800 Nicollet Avenue🍔 Award-winning chef Jorge Guzmán and cocktail expert Travis Serbus have come up with a menu that draws from the chef’s native Yucatan, as well as the coasts of Italy and Spain. (surprisingly known for one of the best burgers in town).
🥟 Traditional empanadas, pizzas & flan in a compact nook featuring sidewalk tables.
16 locals recommend
Boludo
8 Nicollet Ave🥟 Traditional empanadas, pizzas & flan in a compact nook featuring sidewalk tables.
🍗 Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort foods served in relaxed surrounds.
104 locals recommend
Revival
4537 Nicollet Ave🍗 Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort foods served in relaxed surrounds.
☕️ 🥞 Chill neighborhood cafe with sidewalk seating featuring breakfast, sandwiches & baked goods.
25 locals recommend
Butter Bakery Cafe
3700 Nicollet Ave☕️ 🥞 Chill neighborhood cafe with sidewalk seating featuring breakfast, sandwiches & baked goods.
☕️ Calm, modern cafe & hangout with craft coffees, pastries & many varieties of toast.
6 locals recommend
Canteen
3255 Bryant Ave S☕️ Calm, modern cafe & hangout with craft coffees, pastries & many varieties of toast.
Abang Yoli Nicollet
🍗 Southeast and Asian-inspired kitchen, known for their Korean fried chicken
Craft Cocktail Bars and Breweries
Try a locally brewed beer or handcrafted cocktail from one of these Minneapolis favorites.
🥃 Speak easy style bar with great cocktails, enter via the alley past the dumpsters.
55 locals recommend
Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake St🥃 Speak easy style bar with great cocktails, enter via the alley past the dumpsters.
🍺 Enjoy a locally crafted beer on the rooftop patio in the heart of uptown.
53 locals recommend
LynLake Brewery
2934 Lyndale Ave S🍺 Enjoy a locally crafted beer on the rooftop patio in the heart of uptown.
🍶 | 🍜 Buzzy outfit offering Japanese noodles & small plates, plus a rooftop patio & on-site sake brewery.
51 locals recommend
Moto-i
2940 Lyndale Ave S🍶 | 🍜 Buzzy outfit offering Japanese noodles & small plates, plus a rooftop patio & on-site sake brewery.
🍹 Craft spirits distillery with tours & tastings in an industrial-chic cocktail room.
93 locals recommend
Tattersall Distilling
1620 Central Ave NE🍹 Craft spirits distillery with tours & tastings in an industrial-chic cocktail room.
🥃 Hip cocktail spot crafting creative concoctions in an airy, industrial-style space with a patio.
32 locals recommend
Norseman Distillery
451 Taft St NE🥃 Hip cocktail spot crafting creative concoctions in an airy, industrial-style space with a patio.
🍺 Small craft brewery & taproom in a former bank featuring various beers, communal tables & events.
115 locals recommend
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd St🍺 Small craft brewery & taproom in a former bank featuring various beers, communal tables & events.
Sightseeing
🚣🏼♀️ Visit Bde Maka Ska Lake (previously Lake Calhoun) to experience sailing, paddle boarding, lounging on the beach, bike ride, and much more in the middle of the city.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska Parkway🚣🏼♀️ Visit Bde Maka Ska Lake (previously Lake Calhoun) to experience sailing, paddle boarding, lounging on the beach, bike ride, and much more in the middle of the city.
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden displays sculptures of the Walker Art Center in a lovely 19-acre urban green space. One of the most famous pieces is Claes Oldenburg's Spoonbridge and Cherry. In addition to the sculptures, this popular tourist attraction is also home to the Cowles Pavilion & Regis Promenade and the Alene Grossman Memorial Arbor and Flower Garden with seasonal displays.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlThe Minneapolis Sculpture Garden displays sculptures of the Walker Art Center in a lovely 19-acre urban green space. One of the most famous pieces is Claes Oldenburg's Spoonbridge and Cherry. In addition to the sculptures, this popular tourist attraction is also home to the Cowles Pavilion & Regis Promenade and the Alene Grossman Memorial Arbor and Flower Garden with seasonal displays.
🌳 One of the oldest and most popular in the city, receiving more than 800,000 visitors each year. Other fun things to do include strolling through a pergola garden, dining at the Sea Salt Eatery, and enjoying a live show at the Minnehaha Bandstand.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha Dr🌳 One of the oldest and most popular in the city, receiving more than 800,000 visitors each year. Other fun things to do include strolling through a pergola garden, dining at the Sea Salt Eatery, and enjoying a live show at the Minnehaha Bandstand.
🛍 If you're more interested in shopping than museums and parks, then head straight for the Mall of America. This mega-mall has over 520 shops that are more than happy to help you part with your hard-earned cash.
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East Broadway🛍 If you're more interested in shopping than museums and parks, then head straight for the Mall of America. This mega-mall has over 520 shops that are more than happy to help you part with your hard-earned cash.
The picturesque park offers a variety of lakeside activities and summer concerts at the stunning band shell.
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet PkwyThe picturesque park offers a variety of lakeside activities and summer concerts at the stunning band shell.
The main shopping center in downtown Minneapolis is Nicollet, formerly known as Nicollet Mall, and is a beautifully laid out precinct running along Nicollet Avenue. This mainly pedestrian zone has a large concentration of shops, restaurants, galleries, and public art displays alongside a well-manicured walkway.
9 locals recommend
Nicollet Mall
Nicollet MallThe main shopping center in downtown Minneapolis is Nicollet, formerly known as Nicollet Mall, and is a beautifully laid out precinct running along Nicollet Avenue. This mainly pedestrian zone has a large concentration of shops, restaurants, galleries, and public art displays alongside a well-manicured walkway.
The Walker Art Center is devoted to contemporary art. The center is an important venue in the city, with visual and performing arts, as well as film screenings and various other events. Founded by lumber baron Thomas Barlow Walker, the Walker Art Center began at its current location in 1927 and was comprised solely of a personal collection.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe Walker Art Center is devoted to contemporary art. The center is an important venue in the city, with visual and performing arts, as well as film screenings and various other events. Founded by lumber baron Thomas Barlow Walker, the Walker Art Center began at its current location in 1927 and was comprised solely of a personal collection.
The American Swedish Institute offers a look at and demonstrates the importance of the surrounding region's Swedish heritage. The institute consists of the modern Nelson Cultural Center and the historic Turnblad Mansion.
104 locals recommend
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveThe American Swedish Institute offers a look at and demonstrates the importance of the surrounding region's Swedish heritage. The institute consists of the modern Nelson Cultural Center and the historic Turnblad Mansion.
The Mill City Museum was built within the Washburn A Mill and chronicles the flour milling industry. The Mill was built in 1880 and was the largest of its kind at that time. A devastating fire in 1991 left the structure in ruins.
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StThe Mill City Museum was built within the Washburn A Mill and chronicles the flour milling industry. The Mill was built in 1880 and was the largest of its kind at that time. A devastating fire in 1991 left the structure in ruins.
🎭 Theater presenting classic and contemporary productions on three different stages.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St🎭 Theater presenting classic and contemporary productions on three different stages.
⚾️ Watch a twins game and try food from many famous local food vendors.
236 locals recommend
Target Field
1 Twins Way⚾️ Watch a twins game and try food from many famous local food vendors.
🏈 The newest Minneapolis stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings.
246 locals recommend
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago Ave🏈 The newest Minneapolis stadium, home to the Minnesota Vikings.
🎶 First Avenue is celebrated as one of the longest-running, independently owned and operated venues in the United States.
199 locals recommend
First Avenue
701 N 1st Ave🎶 First Avenue is celebrated as one of the longest-running, independently owned and operated venues in the United States.
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdHiawatha Golf Course
4553 Longfellow AveLocal Delivery Options
Caffrey's Deli & Subs
3008 Lyndale Ave S🥪 Best sandwich shop for delivery (even late night).
🌯 Featuring flavors from across the globe – from Asia to the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and everything in between — the restaurant serves popular staples, specials, sweets and cocktails in one friendly spot
49 locals recommend
World Street Kitchen
2743 Lyndale Ave S🌯 Featuring flavors from across the globe – from Asia to the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and everything in between — the restaurant serves popular staples, specials, sweets and cocktails in one friendly spot
🍕 great local pizza, pasta, and sandwiches for dine in or delivery.
47 locals recommend
Pizza Lucé Uptown
3200 Lyndale Ave S🍕 great local pizza, pasta, and sandwiches for dine in or delivery.
Entertainment while Dining
Great places to eat, drink, and have fun!
🎳 🎭 Classic old-school bowling, boutique local theater, restaurants, and bar with a great vibe.
84 locals recommend
Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake St🎳 🎭 Classic old-school bowling, boutique local theater, restaurants, and bar with a great vibe.
TILT Pinball Bar
2021 E 26th St🕹 Fun bar to have a few and play pinball!
Icehouse
2528 Nicollet Ave🎶🍴Live music, great food, and great drinks!
Notable Food Scene
Upscale local favorites for dining and drinks
🍽 A local favorite for French-inspired menu in a cozy, rustic-chic vintage carriage house.
69 locals recommend
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st St🍽 A local favorite for French-inspired menu in a cozy, rustic-chic vintage carriage house.
🍽 Polished restaurant specializing in Indigenous cuisine, including tacos, sandwiches & salads.
Owamni by The Sioux Chef
🍽 Polished restaurant specializing in Indigenous cuisine, including tacos, sandwiches & salads.
🍽 Acclaimed, industrial-chic restaurant offering tasting menus of innovative New American dishes.
30 locals recommend
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
4134 Hubbard Ave N🍽 Acclaimed, industrial-chic restaurant offering tasting menus of innovative New American dishes.
🍽 Acclaimed spot offering an eclectic menu of elevated comfort fare for dinner & takeout.
42 locals recommend
112 Eatery
112 N 3rd St🍽 Acclaimed spot offering an eclectic menu of elevated comfort fare for dinner & takeout.
🍣 Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.
Billy Sushi ビリー寿司
🍣 Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.
🍽 Modern New American fare with locally sourced ingredients & imaginative cocktails.
40 locals recommend
Alma
528 University Ave SE🍽 Modern New American fare with locally sourced ingredients & imaginative cocktails.
🍜 Industrial setup supplying an array of Japanese comfort fare, from ramen to sashimi & stir-fry.
17 locals recommend
Zen Box Izakaya
602 S Washington Ave🍜 Industrial setup supplying an array of Japanese comfort fare, from ramen to sashimi & stir-fry.
🌮 Modernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles, BBQ from around the world & cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Colita
5400 Penn Ave S🌮 Modernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles, BBQ from around the world & cocktails.