Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Best Vietnamese in a crowded Minneapolis food scene. The Pho is probably the best in the city.
56 habitants recommandent
Quang Restaurant
2719 Nicollet AveBest Vietnamese in a crowded Minneapolis food scene. The Pho is probably the best in the city.
Cafe/ Restaurant with good sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Large space, good for groups.
38 habitants recommandent
The Lynhall
2640 Lyndale Ave SCafe/ Restaurant with good sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Large space, good for groups.
Higher end steak and pizza restaurant with a menu of other interesting small plates. A place to see and be seen in Minneapolis.
68 habitants recommandent
Burch Steak
1933 Colfax Ave SHigher end steak and pizza restaurant with a menu of other interesting small plates. A place to see and be seen in Minneapolis.
Great woodfire pizza place in NE Minneapolis with tons of interesting non-pizza options.
91 habitants recommandent
Young Joni
165 13th Avenue NortheastGreat woodfire pizza place in NE Minneapolis with tons of interesting non-pizza options.
Trendy, nicer Italian small plates in the North Loop neighborhood of Downtown.
91 habitants recommandent
Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveTrendy, nicer Italian small plates in the North Loop neighborhood of Downtown.
Spyhouse Coffee
945 Broadway St NEHip local coffee shop across from the apartment.
Wesley Andrews Coffee & Tea
111 E 26th StFancy little coffee shop with clean modern decor.
Victor's 1959 Cafe
3756 Grand Ave SAwesome cuban brunch spot with a ton of character.
1a best restaurant in Minneapolis at any price range. Reservations will likely be needed, but shouldn't be too difficult to get. Next door is a wonderful coffeeshop and restaurant by the same owners if you can't get a seat.
40 habitants recommandent
Alma
528 University Ave SE1a best restaurant in Minneapolis at any price range. Reservations will likely be needed, but shouldn't be too difficult to get. Next door is a wonderful coffeeshop and restaurant by the same owners if you can't get a seat.
1b best restaurant in Minneapolis. My personal favorite. Stellar wine and sparkling menu and a french inspired chef-driven menu.
29 habitants recommandent
Saint Genevieve
5003 Bryant Ave S1b best restaurant in Minneapolis. My personal favorite. Stellar wine and sparkling menu and a french inspired chef-driven menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hip, weird little place that specializes in fermented food and drinks such as wine, beer, cheese, and pickles. Nice date spot.
9 habitants recommandent
GYST Fermentation Bar
16 1/2 W 26th St Hip, weird little place that specializes in fermented food and drinks such as wine, beer, cheese, and pickles. Nice date spot.
Dark, woody bar with nightly live music and good cocktails and food. Half a block away makes it an easy choice for late nights.
99 habitants recommandent
Icehouse
2528 Nicollet AveDark, woody bar with nightly live music and good cocktails and food. Half a block away makes it an easy choice for late nights.
CC Club
2600 Lyndale Ave SLocals dive with 2 pool tables and good music.
Eat Street Social
18 W 26th StGood intimate spot for great cocktails and beer.
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveBest music venue in Minneapolis. Iconic.
19 Bar
19 West 15th StreetLocals dive and gay bar with a storied history.
Arts & Culture
Great traditional art museum that can hold it's own against the big museums across the US. Admission by donation and free coat check.
524 habitants recommandent
Institut d'art de Minneapolis
2400 3rd Ave SGreat traditional art museum that can hold it's own against the big museums across the US. Admission by donation and free coat check.
One of the best modern art museums in America. There is an attached restaurant and bar that is good for a post-art drink.
606 habitants recommandent
Centre d'art Walker
725 Vineland PlOne of the best modern art museums in America. There is an attached restaurant and bar that is good for a post-art drink.
People here love to mention that we have the most live theatre per capita of any city in the US outside of New York. This is the center of that community and one of the premier theatres in the US.
376 habitants recommandent
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StPeople here love to mention that we have the most live theatre per capita of any city in the US outside of New York. This is the center of that community and one of the premier theatres in the US.
Shopping
Nice record and gift shop. Minneapolis institution. Occasionally hosts live music.
30 habitants recommandent
The Electric Fetus
2000 S 4th AveNice record and gift shop. Minneapolis institution. Occasionally hosts live music.
Best bookstore in Minneapolis. Open until 10-11 every night.
19 habitants recommandent
Magers and Quinn Booksellers
3038 Hennepin AveBest bookstore in Minneapolis. Open until 10-11 every night.
B-Squad
3500 Nicollet AveVintage clothing store with a weird and wonderful selection.
Great vintage store in a fun neighborhood. Lots of surrounding stores.
7 habitants recommandent
Time Bomb Vintage
3543 E Lake StGreat vintage store in a fun neighborhood. Lots of surrounding stores.
Parks & Nature
Quintessential Minneapolis park with large waterfall, walking trails, and dog park.
613 habitants recommandent
Chutes Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha DrQuintessential Minneapolis park with large waterfall, walking trails, and dog park.
Nice walking/running trails, most scenic of the Minneapolis Lakes.
182 habitants recommandent
Parc du lac des Îles
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy ENice walking/running trails, most scenic of the Minneapolis Lakes.
Large State Park with cross country ski rentals.
95 habitants recommandent
Parc régional Theodore Wirth
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyLarge State Park with cross country ski rentals.
Nice park in St. Paul. Beautiful waterfall and very quiet.
18 habitants recommandent
Hidden Falls Regional Park
1313 Hidden Falls DrNice park in St. Paul. Beautiful waterfall and very quiet.
Essentials
Small grocery and restaurant that is good for essentials, specializing in organic and sustainable food - basically a satellite of The Wedge, but smaller and much closer (1/2 a block).
10 habitants recommandent
The Wedge Table
2412 Nicollet AveSmall grocery and restaurant that is good for essentials, specializing in organic and sustainable food - basically a satellite of The Wedge, but smaller and much closer (1/2 a block).
Wedge Community Co-op
2105 Lyndale Ave SFull grocery with organic and sustainable options.
Sightseeing
Old stone pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River. Best views of the city.
250 habitants recommandent
Pont en arc de pierre
100 Portland AveOld stone pedestrian bridge across the Mississippi River. Best views of the city.
Classic Art Deco building, the tallest building in Minneapolis for over 60 years. Only good observation deck in the city.
33 habitants recommandent
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 S Marquette AveClassic Art Deco building, the tallest building in Minneapolis for over 60 years. Only good observation deck in the city.
Famous Claes Oldenburg sculpture located in the newly remodeled Walker Sculpture Park. Free.
28 habitants recommandent
Spoonbridge and Cherry
14357 Loring GreenwayFamous Claes Oldenburg sculpture located in the newly remodeled Walker Sculpture Park. Free.