The Nokomis Nest’s Guidebook
Food scene
We love this place and highly recommend the pizza, the lasagna and the gelato! Super cute but very small go early or expect a wait.
It’s a local favorite and for good reason. The food never disappoints, it’s so good and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.
68 locals recommend
ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave SIt’s a local favorite and for good reason. The food never disappoints, it’s so good and the atmosphere is warm and inviting.
Born and raised in the neighborhood this spot offers great beer and even better food, if that’s possible? Get the chili cheese dogs or the Cuban Rueben and if you like craft beer the Big Jim.
82 locals recommend
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StBorn and raised in the neighborhood this spot offers great beer and even better food, if that’s possible? Get the chili cheese dogs or the Cuban Rueben and if you like craft beer the Big Jim.
Grand Ole Creamery
4737 Cedar Ave SWho does't like ice cream?
Fat Lorenzos
5600 Cedar AveClose to The Nokomis Nest - family friendly, a great patio and the best cheese bread!
24 locals recommend
Minneapolis Carbone's Pizza & Pub
4705 Cedar Ave SClose to The Nokomis Nest - family friendly, a great patio and the best cheese bread!
5-8 Club
5800 Cedar AveMN is home of the Juicy Lucy and this place has one of the best.
Some people say this place serves the best Juicy Lucy. It's a never ending debate here in MN. I personally like their fries.
178 locals recommend
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveSome people say this place serves the best Juicy Lucy. It's a never ending debate here in MN. I personally like their fries.
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AveDonuts and sweets, enough said.
Buster's On 28th
4204 S 28th AveShopping
Our favorite local shops!
I love vintage decor and plants and this place has both. The selection has been carefully curated and it’s adorable. If you love vintage shops do not miss this place.
Carousel and Folk
3109 E 42nd StI love vintage decor and plants and this place has both. The selection has been carefully curated and it’s adorable. If you love vintage shops do not miss this place.
This was one of the first vintage stores I feel in love with and I hold this one close to my heart. A great mix of home goods and vintage clothing you will adore this shop, and bonus it's just as cute outside as it is inside.
Arlee Park
This was one of the first vintage stores I feel in love with and I hold this one close to my heart. A great mix of home goods and vintage clothing you will adore this shop, and bonus it's just as cute outside as it is inside.
Mall of America station
Ikea WayProper Minneapolis
2743 Lyndale Ave SPrimp
4755 Chicago AvePatina
1009 W Franklin AveTangletown Gardens
5353 Nicollet AveMN Sporting Events + Concerts
Home of the MN United FC.
The Target Center is home to the MN Timberwolves and the MN Lynx. A great place to see a game. The Target Center will also host concerts, not our favorite place to see a concert but for a big venue it's not the worst either.
167 locals recommend
Target Center
600 N 1st AveThe Target Center is home to the MN Timberwolves and the MN Lynx. A great place to see a game. The Target Center will also host concerts, not our favorite place to see a concert but for a big venue it's not the worst either.
Home of the MN Vikings! Like the Target Center US Banks stadium will also hold concerts, if you go be sure to sit as close as you can, the quality in sound decreases as you go up.
246 locals recommend
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveHome of the MN Vikings! Like the Target Center US Banks stadium will also hold concerts, if you go be sure to sit as close as you can, the quality in sound decreases as you go up.
Target Field
1 Twins WayGreat place to take in a ball game and home of the MN Twins!
Allianz Field
400 Snelling Ave NNeighborhoods
This is a fun, young, upscale neighborhood full of high end shopping, great hip new restaurants and a few dive bars.
42 locals recommend
North Loop
This is a fun, young, upscale neighborhood full of high end shopping, great hip new restaurants and a few dive bars.
Full of a mix of local and chain stores, restaurants and an eclectic mix of people.
108 locals recommend
Uptown
Full of a mix of local and chain stores, restaurants and an eclectic mix of people.
City advice
What to pack
Sturdy shoes or boots
When it's below freezing and everything turns to ice it's almost impossible to get around in heels - something with a little more grip and a bit more coverage but still cute is best!
Getting around
An Uber, Lyft or Taxi is the easiet way to get around.
You can get just about anywhere in the city for under $20 and they drop you at the door - a huge bonus when it's below zero.
Book before you go
Make Reservations if Possible
The popular restaurants in the area tend to fill up fast. It's best to call ahead and make reservations if possible.
Don't miss
First Avenue
It's a great place to see music and Prince got his start there, not much more needs to be said.
Don't miss
The Sculpture Gardens at the Walker Art Center
You can't come to Minneapolis and not see the famous Spoon and Cherry sculpture. It's iconic.
Don't miss
Minnehaha Falls
They are pretty all season long. I know that's kind of hard to believe but have you ever seen a frozen water fall, it's pretty amazing. If you go in the summer be sure to grab a bite at Sea Salt.