Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Amazing place for experimental high end food but more affordable and relaxed than most. "Tickets" required so reserve ahead of time.
30 locals recommend
Travail Kitchen and Amusements
4134 Hubbard Ave N Amazing place for experimental high end food but more affordable and relaxed than most. "Tickets" required so reserve ahead of time.
Casual atmosphere but high end creative pizza. Good beer selection. They also deliver across the street to the Wicked Wort Brewery!
32 locals recommend
Pig Ate My Pizza Kitchen + Brewery
4124 W Broadway AveCasual atmosphere but high end creative pizza. Good beer selection. They also deliver across the street to the Wicked Wort Brewery!
Amazing artisan kitchen using many local ingredients. Good for coffee and pastries, appetizers to share, or full dinner menu. One of our newest favorite places.
Kieran's Kitchen Northeast
117 14th Ave NEAmazing artisan kitchen using many local ingredients. Good for coffee and pastries, appetizers to share, or full dinner menu. One of our newest favorite places.
Marna's Eatery and Lounge
4154 W Broadway AveFantastic Puerto Rican food. Great spot for brunch.
Lat14 Asian Eatery
8815 7th Ave NThai, Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian & Filipino dishes. So good!
Tori 44 - Ramen
2203 N 44th AveBest ramen we've found in the twin cities area.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden speakeasy with great food and drinks. Live music some nights. Ask about how to find the entrance.
55 locals recommend
Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake StA hidden speakeasy with great food and drinks. Live music some nights. Ask about how to find the entrance.
Nightingale
2551 Lyndale Ave SQuaint but lively. Great drinks and food. Excellent brunch too.
Local brewery in downtown Robbinsdale. Great beer and lots of games. Sometimes has open mic night or live music.
13 locals recommend
Wicked Wort Brewing Company
4165 W Broadway AveLocal brewery in downtown Robbinsdale. Great beer and lots of games. Sometimes has open mic night or live music.
Insight Brewing
2821 E Hennepin AveChase and Megan got married here! Amazing beer.
Great beer, cute outdoor space. Animales BBQ and ice cream right next door makes this place a favorite of ours.
44 locals recommend
Able Seedhouse + Brewery
1121 Quincy St NEGreat beer, cute outdoor space. Animales BBQ and ice cream right next door makes this place a favorite of ours.
One of the biggest craft breweries in Minneapolis. Great outdoor space and used as a venue for local music/art. Excellent food too.
189 locals recommend
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastOne of the biggest craft breweries in Minneapolis. Great outdoor space and used as a venue for local music/art. Excellent food too.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NEFun industrial vibe. Good beer. Sometimes has live music.
Utepils Brewing Co.
225 Thomas Ave NClassic German style beer. Nice outdoor space.
Close by in Golden Valley. Smaller brewery and one of the newer ones on the scene. Excellent beer in a quieter, laid back environment. Check out Empty the Nest next door on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays for some great thrift finds.
Under Pressure Brewing
8806 7th Ave NClose by in Golden Valley. Smaller brewery and one of the newer ones on the scene. Excellent beer in a quieter, laid back environment. Check out Empty the Nest next door on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays for some great thrift finds.
Sightseeing
1 mile for Megan & Chase's. Lots of trails, cross country skiing, golf, a beach/playground, wildflower garden walk, etc. Rent bikes, skis, etc. at The Trailhead. Be sure to check out Cajun Twist restaurant for gumbo, beignets, muffaletta etc.
Mill Ruins Park
102 Portland Ave SSt Anthony Falls Visitor Center
1 Portland AveMinneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveMinnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrTheodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyEssentials
Spring Gate Shopping Center
5637 Duluth StConvenient store, pharmacy, salon, liquor store, coffee, etc.
Target
900 Nicollet MallTarget
900 Nicollet MallGolden valley shopping center
Shopping
Patina
1009 W Franklin AveGolden Age Design
4157 W Broadway AveThe Shoppes at Arbor Lakes
12459 Elm Creek Blvd NRidgedale Center
12401 Wayzata BlvdArc's Value Village Thrift Store & Donation Center
2751 Winnetka Ave NEmpty the Nest
1000 Boone Ave NArts & Culture
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlThe Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar AveMinnesota Makers
4180 W Broadway AveMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SWeisman Art Museum
333 E River PkwyEntertainment & Activities
Only a few minutes from Megan and Chase's. Golf and a great indoor kids play area. The restaurant there isn't anything special, we'd recommend checking out one of the other places in our guidebook, but it will certainly do in a pinch.
Showplace Icon Theatre
1625 West End BlvdSt. Anthony Main Theatre
115 SE Main StScience Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdMinnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestPadelford Riverboats
205 Dr Justus Ohage BlvdBrookview Community Center
316 Brookview Pkwy S