Guidebook for Shoreview
Food Scene
Delicious, affordable Mexican food, Dos XX's on tap, prompt fast service. We like the Jalisco entree, big enough to bring some home for leftovers!
7 locals recommend
El Loro Lexington
9141 S Hwy DrDelicious, affordable Mexican food, Dos XX's on tap, prompt fast service. We like the Jalisco entree, big enough to bring some home for leftovers!
Great spot for brunch, very Instagram-friendly and the food is DELICIOUS - a win win! Free parking across the street -- also fun shops next door and nearby, so make an afternoon of it! @ brunch : bottomless mimosas = $9.5
43 locals recommend
The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen
2515 Nicollet AveGreat spot for brunch, very Instagram-friendly and the food is DELICIOUS - a win win! Free parking across the street -- also fun shops next door and nearby, so make an afternoon of it! @ brunch : bottomless mimosas = $9.5
Fresh pastries and coffee drinks! Donuts, cookies, incredible cakes... also available is a large menu of non-breakfast goodies, sometimes you crave Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries! This spot is right up the road (walk, bike, drive) + one of our favorites to grab some morning items and take them on the paddleboat. Or enjoy a lazy morning with delicious goods and enjoy the slow pace of life by the lake.
19 locals recommend
Taste of Scandinavia Bakery
845 Village Center DrFresh pastries and coffee drinks! Donuts, cookies, incredible cakes... also available is a large menu of non-breakfast goodies, sometimes you crave Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries! This spot is right up the road (walk, bike, drive) + one of our favorites to grab some morning items and take them on the paddleboat. Or enjoy a lazy morning with delicious goods and enjoy the slow pace of life by the lake.
Great pizza (deep-dish and non), variety of beers on tap, newly remodeled outdoor area with cover from the sun. The Diablo wings are second-to-none and they have this Pescara option for the pizza crust -- SO GOOD.
15 locals recommend
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
1000 Gramsie RdGreat pizza (deep-dish and non), variety of beers on tap, newly remodeled outdoor area with cover from the sun. The Diablo wings are second-to-none and they have this Pescara option for the pizza crust -- SO GOOD.
This is a close-by sports bar option that has seating for tables and booths as well. Wrapped sandwich's with a variety of fixings. The Mud Pie dessert is worth it! Modest outdoor seating also available.
Panino's North Oaks
857 Village Center DrThis is a close-by sports bar option that has seating for tables and booths as well. Wrapped sandwich's with a variety of fixings. The Mud Pie dessert is worth it! Modest outdoor seating also available.
The Tavern Grill
10950 Club W Pkwy NENewly opened close by, reputable franchise. Nice Brunch.
Favorite 'secret spot' for great food. Unassuming outside, usually need reservations unless you get there when the door opens and snag a spot at the bar. LOVE the 'Black and Blue'. We go for special events and always enjoy what we have.
14 locals recommend
PORTERHOUSE Steak & Seafood Restaurant
235 Little Canada Road EastFavorite 'secret spot' for great food. Unassuming outside, usually need reservations unless you get there when the door opens and snag a spot at the bar. LOVE the 'Black and Blue'. We go for special events and always enjoy what we have.
delicious Latin cuisine - they started as a food truck & had great success, thankful for a brick + mortar spot. great brunch, drinks (fave : Frozen Horchata), dinner -- again, no resies, worth the wait & have yet to taste anything but greatness from Hola (eat some yuca fries for me!)
122 locals recommend
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet Avedelicious Latin cuisine - they started as a food truck & had great success, thankful for a brick + mortar spot. great brunch, drinks (fave : Frozen Horchata), dinner -- again, no resies, worth the wait & have yet to taste anything but greatness from Hola (eat some yuca fries for me!)
During the week is the best time to go, they do not take resies, so plan accordingly! Eat some of their baked goods while you wait. Everything I've eaten here has been worth talking about. Plan an afternoon and go walk around Lake Nokomis after!
43 locals recommend
Wise Acre Eatery
5401 Nicollet AveDuring the week is the best time to go, they do not take resies, so plan accordingly! Eat some of their baked goods while you wait. Everything I've eaten here has been worth talking about. Plan an afternoon and go walk around Lake Nokomis after!
One of our favorite spots when the weather is nice. Sea Salt is located down by Minnehaha Falls (go for a walk!) in a cool area - includes great beers, fish tacos, po' boys and more. Primarily seafood served here, delicious! Located in the Minnehaha Park Pavilion, make sure they are open before you go!
102 locals recommend
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveOne of our favorite spots when the weather is nice. Sea Salt is located down by Minnehaha Falls (go for a walk!) in a cool area - includes great beers, fish tacos, po' boys and more. Primarily seafood served here, delicious! Located in the Minnehaha Park Pavilion, make sure they are open before you go!
Known for creative ice cream flavors with offbeat names, Milkjam also serves sundaes and adult floats made with champagne or beer. Even ice cream sandwiched between a donut! Be prepared for a wait - this place is popular.
44 locals recommend
Milkjam Creamery
2743 Lyndale Ave SKnown for creative ice cream flavors with offbeat names, Milkjam also serves sundaes and adult floats made with champagne or beer. Even ice cream sandwiched between a donut! Be prepared for a wait - this place is popular.
Delicious street food 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... (think Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps, Yum Yum OG Chicken Rice Bowls) - go next door for ice cream at Milkjam Creamery!
49 locals recommend
World Street Kitchen
2743 Lyndale Ave SDelicious street food 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... (think Korean BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps, Yum Yum OG Chicken Rice Bowls) - go next door for ice cream at Milkjam Creamery!
On White Bear Lake, fantastic quality and price. Drinks: Jameson Ginger! Passion Chili Sours! Highly recommend the tasting menu and on Sunday evenings there is a discounted Date Night (with wine!) available -- book them on OpenTable, you won't regret it!
11 locals recommend
Acqua Restaurant-White Bear Lake
4453 Lake Ave SOn White Bear Lake, fantastic quality and price. Drinks: Jameson Ginger! Passion Chili Sours! Highly recommend the tasting menu and on Sunday evenings there is a discounted Date Night (with wine!) available -- book them on OpenTable, you won't regret it!
Fresh pastries and coffee drinks! Donuts, cookies, incredible cakes... also available is a large menu of non-breakfast goodies, sometimes you crave Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries! This spot is right up the road (walk, bike, drive) + one of our favorites to grab some morning items and take them on the paddleboat. Or enjoy a lazy morning with delicious goods and enjoy the slow pace of life by the lake.
19 locals recommend
Taste of Scandinavia Bakery
845 Village Center DrFresh pastries and coffee drinks! Donuts, cookies, incredible cakes... also available is a large menu of non-breakfast goodies, sometimes you crave Swedish Meatballs with Lingonberries! This spot is right up the road (walk, bike, drive) + one of our favorites to grab some morning items and take them on the paddleboat. Or enjoy a lazy morning with delicious goods and enjoy the slow pace of life by the lake.
Shopping
The largest in the entire country. People fly from around the world to shop here. Over 500 stores, 50 sit-down & fast-food restaurants, and memorable tourist attractions (Nickelodeon Universe, Sea Life Aquarium, American Girl store...). You can spend the entire day here if you aren't careful.
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayThe largest in the entire country. People fly from around the world to shop here. Over 500 stores, 50 sit-down & fast-food restaurants, and memorable tourist attractions (Nickelodeon Universe, Sea Life Aquarium, American Girl store...). You can spend the entire day here if you aren't careful.
Here's the deal, I'm putting this in here because the scale of this place is insane - you can spend a few hours getting lost looking at interior decorating ideas, snapping pictures of layouts & the like -- we enjoy going here to get new ideas about spaces! They have a super affordable, delicious cafe as well - filled with Swedish (& non) options. Definitely a great rainy-day spot!
29 locals recommend
IKEA
8000 Ikea WayHere's the deal, I'm putting this in here because the scale of this place is insane - you can spend a few hours getting lost looking at interior decorating ideas, snapping pictures of layouts & the like -- we enjoy going here to get new ideas about spaces! They have a super affordable, delicious cafe as well - filled with Swedish (& non) options. Definitely a great rainy-day spot!
This is a SuperTarget with a full grocery section (+ Starbucks!). Pretty much anything you need you can find here! Huge parking lot, lots of food options surrounding this location. If I had to pick "my Target" - this would be it! There is also a brand new Target Liquor Store attached.
177 locals recommend
Target
900 Nicollet MallThis is a SuperTarget with a full grocery section (+ Starbucks!). Pretty much anything you need you can find here! Huge parking lot, lots of food options surrounding this location. If I had to pick "my Target" - this would be it! There is also a brand new Target Liquor Store attached.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the top breweries in the nation, Surly is a 50,000 square foot modern marvel on the base of an old potato processing plant in an industrial park. The space is jaw dropping yet elegant, and pairs beautifully with hops and a great conversation. The Brewer’s Table, located just above the beer hall, was named one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in the country by Food & Wine 2016.
189 locals recommend
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastOne of the top breweries in the nation, Surly is a 50,000 square foot modern marvel on the base of an old potato processing plant in an industrial park. The space is jaw dropping yet elegant, and pairs beautifully with hops and a great conversation. The Brewer’s Table, located just above the beer hall, was named one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in the country by Food & Wine 2016.
A speakeasy with crafted cocktails -- located behind a secretive door below Bachelor Farmer (also delicious!) A fun spot to grab a drink before a show at the Guthrie or after a concert at First Ave!
59 locals recommend
Marvel Bar
50 2nd Avenue SouthA speakeasy with crafted cocktails -- located behind a secretive door below Bachelor Farmer (also delicious!) A fun spot to grab a drink before a show at the Guthrie or after a concert at First Ave!
Best overall beers and spot to post up to play games is Indeed Brewing Company. Plan ahead and book a free taproom tour (60-75 minutes long, reservations required, must be 21, etc) Indeed usually has a food truck there, so check that calendar before you go!
109 locals recommend
Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveBest overall beers and spot to post up to play games is Indeed Brewing Company. Plan ahead and book a free taproom tour (60-75 minutes long, reservations required, must be 21, etc) Indeed usually has a food truck there, so check that calendar before you go!
A cozy and intimate space, Parlour features a large wall of windows, small tables, large bar + offers a small food menu (the Parlour Burger is to die for). Their craft cocktail menu has its foundation in the classics; a perfect martini, an old-fashioned or a gimlet, they also have creative new craft cocktails using fresh squeezed juice, house made syrups, elixir’s and rare artisanal spirits.
22 locals recommend
Parlour
730 N Washington AveA cozy and intimate space, Parlour features a large wall of windows, small tables, large bar + offers a small food menu (the Parlour Burger is to die for). Their craft cocktail menu has its foundation in the classics; a perfect martini, an old-fashioned or a gimlet, they also have creative new craft cocktails using fresh squeezed juice, house made syrups, elixir’s and rare artisanal spirits.
This brewery is a sleeper! Their beer is a price performer and consistently awesome. Best "hidden gem brewery" of the state. (check their calendar, they usually have a food truck there!)
10 locals recommend
Steel Toe Brewing
4848 W 35th StThis brewery is a sleeper! Their beer is a price performer and consistently awesome. Best "hidden gem brewery" of the state. (check their calendar, they usually have a food truck there!)
Arts & Culture
A rotating calendar of shows & performances, intimate seating, fantastic views along the Mississippi River - come early for a glass of wine.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StA rotating calendar of shows & performances, intimate seating, fantastic views along the Mississippi River - come early for a glass of wine.
Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings and prints. Great collections and a friendly staff contribute to this myseum that only asks for a donation of what your able to afford as the price of admission! Often housing a traveling installation thats not to be missed!
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave STravel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings and prints. Great collections and a friendly staff contribute to this myseum that only asks for a donation of what your able to afford as the price of admission! Often housing a traveling installation thats not to be missed!
The Science Museum of Minnesota is well-known for its hands-on approach to science learning and entertainment. It features the popular Experiment Gallery, an Egyptian mummy, an authentic Mississippi River towboat, a convertible-dome Omnitheater and interactive exhibits for all ages.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdThe Science Museum of Minnesota is well-known for its hands-on approach to science learning and entertainment. It features the popular Experiment Gallery, an Egyptian mummy, an authentic Mississippi River towboat, a convertible-dome Omnitheater and interactive exhibits for all ages.
Essentials
Quite a bit more budget friendly, still only a short drive away. There is good variety and prices, a Cub Discounted Liquor, and Redbox are located here! *This location is open 24 hours.
10 locals recommend
Cub
100 County B Rd WQuite a bit more budget friendly, still only a short drive away. There is good variety and prices, a Cub Discounted Liquor, and Redbox are located here! *This location is open 24 hours.
Located right up the road (you could walk!), Kowalski's has everything from grab and go meals, pastas for takeout, chocolate cake, gluten-free crackers and anything in-between! Fantastic selection of just about anything you could want.
8 locals recommend
Kowalski's Market
441 Hwy 96 WLocated right up the road (you could walk!), Kowalski's has everything from grab and go meals, pastas for takeout, chocolate cake, gluten-free crackers and anything in-between! Fantastic selection of just about anything you could want.
Easily the best prices on any kind of alcohol (beer, wine, spirits, any size, anything) in the state. They have a giant wine selection, imported & domestic beer section, and pretty much any size of spirits one could want! Located about 15 minute drive from us.
10 locals recommend
Total Wine & More
2401 Fairview Ave NEasily the best prices on any kind of alcohol (beer, wine, spirits, any size, anything) in the state. They have a giant wine selection, imported & domestic beer section, and pretty much any size of spirits one could want! Located about 15 minute drive from us.
Entertainment & Activities
You could spend a whole day here -- looking at the animals, taking photographs... it is a bit of a distance away from us -- so make the most of it and see a cool IMAX show while you're there :)
113 locals recommend
Minnesota Zoo
13000 Zoo BlvdYou could spend a whole day here -- looking at the animals, taking photographs... it is a bit of a distance away from us -- so make the most of it and see a cool IMAX show while you're there :)