YogaSue's Guidebook for Minneapolis
Local Neighborhood Yum Yum Eats
Great local farm to table local food sourcing cafes, breakfast anytime places, wine/beer, many located within walking distance - some are closed Mondays.
Great spot for a local hippie artsy vibe and coffee, light foods. Head over for a short walk around Powderhorn lake and enjoy the neighborhood.
56 locals recommend
May Day Café
3440 Bloomington AveGreat spot for a local hippie artsy vibe and coffee, light foods. Head over for a short walk around Powderhorn lake and enjoy the neighborhood.
Soberfish
2627 E Franklin AveNice atmosphere for sushi, full bar, good happy hour.
BaGu Sushi & Thai
4741 Chicago AveGreat happy hour, secret patio & delivery.
Two locations nearby - great soups, bread and bakery items - delicious homey vibe, neighborhood small family owned, scratch made foods - open for breakfast and lunch.
33 locals recommend
Turtle Bread
4205 E 34th StTwo locations nearby - great soups, bread and bakery items - delicious homey vibe, neighborhood small family owned, scratch made foods - open for breakfast and lunch.
Local responsibly harvested foods, vegan/veg friendly, granola earthy - wine/beer, great outdoor seating. Head for a walk along the river parkway afterwards, just blocks away.
65 locals recommend
Birchwood Cafe
3311 East 25th StreetLocal responsibly harvested foods, vegan/veg friendly, granola earthy - wine/beer, great outdoor seating. Head for a walk along the river parkway afterwards, just blocks away.
Local Swedish cuisine, great happy hour, coffee and located right in the Swedish Museum, a cultural icon of south Mpls, an area heavily influenced by Nordic settlers.
7 locals recommend
Fika
2600 Park AveLocal Swedish cuisine, great happy hour, coffee and located right in the Swedish Museum, a cultural icon of south Mpls, an area heavily influenced by Nordic settlers.
A super popular spot on weekends for Italian dining - farm to table local, huge wine list, rustic and neighborhood vibe. Great outdoor seating. Full bar.
68 locals recommend
ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave SA super popular spot on weekends for Italian dining - farm to table local, huge wine list, rustic and neighborhood vibe. Great outdoor seating. Full bar.
Grilled cheese sammies for a good cause - check out the info on this non profit - benefiting those who have been incarcerated with hopes for a future. Delicious and for sure get the tomato soup. Wine/beer and outdoor seating along Minnehaha Mile.
10 locals recommend
All Square
4047 Minnehaha AveGrilled cheese sammies for a good cause - check out the info on this non profit - benefiting those who have been incarcerated with hopes for a future. Delicious and for sure get the tomato soup. Wine/beer and outdoor seating along Minnehaha Mile.
The best pizza sauce ever - why get pizza pizza from a franchise when you can support our local business and be delighted with your za. Coupons usually available online and delivery. Worth every slice.
37 locals recommend
Parkway Pizza
6325 Minnetonka BlvdThe best pizza sauce ever - why get pizza pizza from a franchise when you can support our local business and be delighted with your za. Coupons usually available online and delivery. Worth every slice.
Awesome big hearty breakfast, Closed Mondays and other days dependingon staffing.
14 locals recommend
Standish Cafe
2403 E 38th StAwesome big hearty breakfast, Closed Mondays and other days dependingon staffing.
Easy walking distance 1/2 mile, great coffee, big wine list.
21 locals recommend
Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
3746 23rd Ave SEasy walking distance 1/2 mile, great coffee, big wine list.
100% local neighborhood MN original. Home & winner on Food Network for the juicy Lucy. Visited by a Mick Jagger in 2021!
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar Ave100% local neighborhood MN original. Home & winner on Food Network for the juicy Lucy. Visited by a Mick Jagger in 2021!
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StCan you say bacon! excellent pub food & beer.
El Norteno Authentic Mexican
4000 E Lake StGreat patio happy hour & cuisine
5-8 Club
5800 Cedar AveHome of the other juicy Lucy, try Matt's bars burger & you decide!
Geek Love Cafe
3032 Minnehaha Avelocal fav
Ted Cook's 19th Hole BBQ
2814 E 38th St BBQ joint take away
Mama Sheila's
3744 Bloomington Avefood for your soul
La Loma Tamales
920 E Lake StExcellent tamales, located in the midtown market
Taco Taxi
1511 E Lake StWalk up tacos quesdilaas & more. Just 3 blocks away.
Hamburguesas El Gordo
4157 Cedar Avelocal Mexican restaurant
Fireroast Coffee and Wine
3800 37th Ave SNeighborhood Cafe cozy vibe
Key West Bistro
2803 E 38th StCuban bistro & coffee
Groceries
Nearby grocery stores
Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store
317 E 38th StOur new local co-op location.
ALDI
1311 E Franklin AveCub Foods
1104 Lagoon AveLocation 46th & snelling Ave South
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave SLocal community grocery
Everett's Foods & Meats
1833 E 38th StLong standing local fav butcher
Drinks & Nightlife
Gay 90s
408 Hennepin AveIconic downtown club - dancing drinks and drag shows.
Iconic unique bar restaurant - a fun time with a great patio.
125 locals recommend
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NEIconic unique bar restaurant - a fun time with a great patio.
One of the original venues of Prince, Suburbs and many other iconic Mpls artists.
199 locals recommend
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveOne of the original venues of Prince, Suburbs and many other iconic Mpls artists.
Fun spot to have dinner - full bar and local hotspot - great happy hour and outdoor seating - right along with west river parkway. Great perogies!
47 locals recommend
Longfellow Grill
2990 W River PkwyFun spot to have dinner - full bar and local hotspot - great happy hour and outdoor seating - right along with west river parkway. Great perogies!
A local fav that features garden fresh foods - work with the Youth Farm program - social influencer chef.
65 locals recommend
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveA local fav that features garden fresh foods - work with the Youth Farm program - social influencer chef.
Urban Forage Winery and Cider House
3016 E Lake StA winery right in the neighborhood
Parks & Nature
The Twin Cities is full of lakes, parkways, green spaces and nature - we love summer and outdoor activities and gardens.
Year pass only $25 or you can hike in with no fees - on the Mississippi River and has a beach.
39 locals recommend
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Hwy 55Year pass only $25 or you can hike in with no fees - on the Mississippi River and has a beach.
The falls is a must for hiking and there is a restaurant onsite featuring po-boys and other southern fare.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrThe falls is a must for hiking and there is a restaurant onsite featuring po-boys and other southern fare.
Local beach with affordable rental for kayaks and paddle boarding.
34 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Main Beach
Local beach with affordable rental for kayaks and paddle boarding.
Iconic conservatory and free zoo in the Como area of St. Paul
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrIconic conservatory and free zoo in the Como area of St. Paul
The Japanese Garden
9700 Collegeview RdFree traditional Japanese garden - a peaceful space to enjoy, easy parking.
Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden
4124 Roseway RdBeautiful rose garden space near Lake Harriet
Downtown green space - right on the riverfront with nearby eats and the Guthrie Theater
24 locals recommend
Mill Ruins Park
102 Portland Ave SDowntown green space - right on the riverfront with nearby eats and the Guthrie Theater
Hidden Falls Regional Park
1313 Hidden Falls DrLocal fav
In MN we "walk around the lake" - located in a chi-chi neighborhood of the rich and possibly famous - huge mansions, perfect yards - winter offers ice skating.
182 locals recommend
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy EIn MN we "walk around the lake" - located in a chi-chi neighborhood of the rich and possibly famous - huge mansions, perfect yards - winter offers ice skating.
walking distance about a mile, close to lake nokomis leading into the chain of lakes trails & recreation
27 locals recommend
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E 44th Stwalking distance about a mile, close to lake nokomis leading into the chain of lakes trails & recreation
free summer concerts, beautiful chain of lakes for biking and walking
86 locals recommend
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet Pkwyfree summer concerts, beautiful chain of lakes for biking and walking
small city lake within walking distance, nice ride bike rentals to ride the parkway paths
27 locals recommend
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E 44th Stsmall city lake within walking distance, nice ride bike rentals to ride the parkway paths
Shopping
Mall of America is a huge attraction easy to get to by light rail or driving, otherwise Mpls is not a huge shopping city outside of Target.
It's an easy train ride or short drive of about 10 minutes.
314 locals recommend
Mall of America station
Ikea WayIt's an easy train ride or short drive of about 10 minutes.
A diverse indoor market offering food to go or eat inside and shopping from local artists.
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StA diverse indoor market offering food to go or eat inside and shopping from local artists.
Fun retro and vintage household items and furniture. Open 1st and 3rd weekends.
11 locals recommend
E's Emporium
3911 Minnehaha AveFun retro and vintage household items and furniture. Open 1st and 3rd weekends.
Local MN company - feature higher end furniture modern to mid century design, catalog and delivery.
Room & Board
7010 France Ave SLocal MN company - feature higher end furniture modern to mid century design, catalog and delivery.
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha AveTarget
1329 5th St SEMN company great shopping groceries
Sightseeing
Historic venue with tours and right on the walking and biking trails on the Mississippi River. Easy train ride.
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StHistoric venue with tours and right on the walking and biking trails on the Mississippi River. Easy train ride.
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon RdNow open for tours after the loss of the beloved Prince.
Classic historic bridge and bikeway - right above the Mississippi River downtown Minneapolis - lots of restaurants along the way on either side of the river.
138 locals recommend
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveClassic historic bridge and bikeway - right above the Mississippi River downtown Minneapolis - lots of restaurants along the way on either side of the river.
Just off historic Summit Ave in St. Paul - grand mansions, sweeping boulevards and just up from the city of St. Paul.
95 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveJust off historic Summit Ave in St. Paul - grand mansions, sweeping boulevards and just up from the city of St. Paul.
MN State Fairgrounds
Hoyt Avenue Westopen through labor day, big state fair with lots of food on a stick
Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center
200 Tower AveMinneapolis history
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdMN history
Arts & Culture
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SMuch of this is free! About a 10 minute car ride.
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlHistoric Fort Snelling
200 Tower AvePantages Theatre
710 Hennepin AveMinneapolis is full of the Swedes and here is the place to learn more. Also has a restaurant.
104 locals recommend
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveMinneapolis is full of the Swedes and here is the place to learn more. Also has a restaurant.
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StIconic a must see, lovely green space just outside of downtown & free!
28 locals recommend
Spoonbridge and Cherry
14357 Loring GreenwayIconic a must see, lovely green space just outside of downtown & free!
Free outdoor art and garden space - newly revamped in 2018 - parking is a challenge so park above in the beautiful Lowry or across in the Loring area and walk in.
251 locals recommend
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlFree outdoor art and garden space - newly revamped in 2018 - parking is a challenge so park above in the beautiful Lowry or across in the Loring area and walk in.
An icon on the Mississippi river - lots of scenic views, right off the U or M campus
93 locals recommend
Weisman Art Museum
333 E River PkwyAn icon on the Mississippi river - lots of scenic views, right off the U or M campus
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Pl