Cate's Minneapolis Recommendations
Food scene
Nokomis Beach Coffee
4956 S 28th AveLocal neighborhood coffee, tea, baked goods, and sandwiches.
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AveDonuts and other baked treats to go.
Great food while enjoying a great view of Lake Nokomis. A nice, scenic walk from the apartment. Open during Summer season.
23 locals recommend
Sandcastle
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyGreat food while enjoying a great view of Lake Nokomis. A nice, scenic walk from the apartment. Open during Summer season.
Local brewery walking distance from the apartment. Fun, little bowling alley and food too!
41 locals recommend
Town Hall Lanes
5019 S 34th AveLocal brewery walking distance from the apartment. Fun, little bowling alley and food too!
A local chef buys local dive bar and makes great improvements. They just added a patio. Just a few blocks walk from the apartment.
20 locals recommend
Bull's Horn Food and Drink
4563 S 34th AveA local chef buys local dive bar and makes great improvements. They just added a patio. Just a few blocks walk from the apartment.
Restaurant at Minnehaha Falls - good seafood. My favorite is the crab stuffed avocado. Sebastian Joes ice cream and drinks are in a separate (usually shorter) line. Open during summer season.
102 locals recommend
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveRestaurant at Minnehaha Falls - good seafood. My favorite is the crab stuffed avocado. Sebastian Joes ice cream and drinks are in a separate (usually shorter) line. Open during summer season.
Local microbrew - casual, board games to play there. No food, but often food trucks park outside. Try a sampler flight of beers.
36 locals recommend
Venn Brewing Company
3550 E 46th StLocal microbrew - casual, board games to play there. No food, but often food trucks park outside. Try a sampler flight of beers.
Local family-owned Mexican restaurant within a short walk of the apartment. I love the shrimp tacos. My kids devour the queso.
13 locals recommend
Dominguez Restaurant
3313 E 50th StLocal family-owned Mexican restaurant within a short walk of the apartment. I love the shrimp tacos. My kids devour the queso.
Huge menu - something for everyone. Even creative vegan options. Nice patio.
41 locals recommend
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar
3675 Minnehaha AveHuge menu - something for everyone. Even creative vegan options. Nice patio.
Across the river in St. Paul - a unique food hall in a historic brewery.
36 locals recommend
Keg and Case Market
928 7th St WAcross the river in St. Paul - a unique food hall in a historic brewery.
The Herbivorous Butcher
507 1st Ave NEAll vegan butcher shop.
All vegan restaurant in St. Paul that vegetarians and carnivores alike will rave about.
28 locals recommend
J. Selby's
169 Victoria StAll vegan restaurant in St. Paul that vegetarians and carnivores alike will rave about.
Coffee shop inside a bike shop. Specialty coffee, tea, hot chocolate.
30 locals recommend
Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar
2900 E 42nd StCoffee shop inside a bike shop. Specialty coffee, tea, hot chocolate.
Dumpling
4004 Minnehaha AveCozy dumpling and Asian fusion restaurant nearby.
Best breakfast nearby. Berry filled crepes, house made bacon, fresh OJ and coffee. Decadent caramelized banana French toast.
12 locals recommend
Berry Sweet Kitchen
5406 S 34th AveBest breakfast nearby. Berry filled crepes, house made bacon, fresh OJ and coffee. Decadent caramelized banana French toast.
ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave SGood Italian food near Lake Nokomis.
Buster's On 28th
4204 S 28th AveBar and restaurant - burgers and such, nearby.
Charming bistro in the historic Saint Anthony Main area. Take a walk across the Stone Arch Bridge and enjoy the views.
69 locals recommend
Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StCharming bistro in the historic Saint Anthony Main area. Take a walk across the Stone Arch Bridge and enjoy the views.
In a nearby neighborhood - good and healthy food locally sourced in many cases. People bike down the West River Parkway and stop there.
65 locals recommend
Birchwood Cafe
3311 East 25th StreetIn a nearby neighborhood - good and healthy food locally sourced in many cases. People bike down the West River Parkway and stop there.
Grilled cheese emporium with a social justice purpose. Recently voted Time magazine worlds greatest places 2019. As Time notes:
"All Square makes a mean grilled cheese, but its ambitions are much greater. Opened in September 2018 by civil rights lawyer Emily Hunt Turner, the sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated employees a professional-development fellowship in addition to a living wage. Fellows work at least 30 hours a week at the shop, training in everything from wellness to social media. They devote 10 to 15 more hours to learning critical skills like résumé writing and personal finance. The program, designed to develop real-world experience and sterling references, recently graduated 11 fellows in its first class. Turner hopes to replicate the business model and reduce recidivism in cities across the country."
10 locals recommend
All Square
4047 Minnehaha AveGrilled cheese emporium with a social justice purpose. Recently voted Time magazine worlds greatest places 2019. As Time notes:
"All Square makes a mean grilled cheese, but its ambitions are much greater. Opened in September 2018 by civil rights lawyer Emily Hunt Turner, the sandwich shop offers its formerly incarcerated employees a professional-development fellowship in addition to a living wage. Fellows work at least 30 hours a week at the shop, training in everything from wellness to social media. They devote 10 to 15 more hours to learning critical skills like résumé writing and personal finance. The program, designed to develop real-world experience and sterling references, recently graduated 11 fellows in its first class. Turner hopes to replicate the business model and reduce recidivism in cities across the country."
A new Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood. They have an outdoor patio and also do takeout. Curry bowls are a favorite.
7 locals recommend
Okome House
4457 42nd Ave SA new Japanese restaurant in the neighborhood. They have an outdoor patio and also do takeout. Curry bowls are a favorite.
Full menu for takeout or eat on patio. Updated American fare for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
8 locals recommend
Heather's
5201 Chicago AveFull menu for takeout or eat on patio. Updated American fare for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Hot Plate
5204 Bloomington AveGreat breakfast, kitschy decor
Casa Maria Mexican Cuisine
5001 S 34th AveGood seafood and upscale Mexican food. Love the nachos.
Diverse menu, love anything with brisket in it, bang bang shrimp, great burgers, fries, and milkshakes.
7 locals recommend
The Tipsy Steer Hiawatha
5000 Hiawatha AvenueDiverse menu, love anything with brisket in it, bang bang shrimp, great burgers, fries, and milkshakes.
Curry In A Hurry
3025 East Franklin AvenueGood Indian food for takeout or delivery
Sightseeing
A place rich in history and natural beauty. A nice walk along the creek walking path from the apartment. Do a self-guided tour or check out the Airbnb Experience that I offer for a guided walk.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrA place rich in history and natural beauty. A nice walk along the creek walking path from the apartment. Do a self-guided tour or check out the Airbnb Experience that I offer for a guided walk.
A short walk from the apartment to enjoy a beautiful and historic garden (many years ago, there was a zoo on that site).
Longfellow Gardens
3933 E Minnehaha PkwyA short walk from the apartment to enjoy a beautiful and historic garden (many years ago, there was a zoo on that site).
Take a walk around the lake and you will see views of downtown Minneapolis and lots of birds and other wildlife.
138 locals recommend
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyTake a walk around the lake and you will see views of downtown Minneapolis and lots of birds and other wildlife.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlFree and accessible art in a beautiful garden!
Free museum with some great collections. Nice cafes on site as well to enjoy a bite to eat.
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SFree museum with some great collections. Nice cafes on site as well to enjoy a bite to eat.
Amazing views of downtown Minneapolis and beyond in a historic and beautiful Art Deco building. Awesome photo opportunities.
33 locals recommend
Foshay Museum and Observation Deck
821 S Marquette AveAmazing views of downtown Minneapolis and beyond in a historic and beautiful Art Deco building. Awesome photo opportunities.
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DriveFree and accessible zoo and botanical gardens in Saint Paul.
Learn about raptors and their rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota Saint Paul campus.
Gabbert Raptor Center
1920 Fitch AveLearn about raptors and their rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota Saint Paul campus.
Wellness
Try the healing benefits of salt therapy. They sometimes have guided yoga or meditation in the room as well.
The Salt Cave Minneapolis
4811 Nicollet AveTry the healing benefits of salt therapy. They sometimes have guided yoga or meditation in the room as well.
Casual, laid-back studio walking distance from the apartment.
28 locals recommend
Nokomis Beach Coffee
4956 S 28th AveCasual, laid-back studio walking distance from the apartment.
Rent paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, bikes, etc. at various locations: Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Falls, Lake Bde Maka Ska.
26 locals recommend
Wheel Fun Rentals
3000 E Bde Maka Ska PkwyRent paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, bikes, etc. at various locations: Lake Nokomis, Minnehaha Falls, Lake Bde Maka Ska.
Indoor rock climbing and bouldering. Multiple Twin Cities locations.
35 locals recommend
Vertical Endeavors–Minneapolis
2540 Nicollet AveIndoor rock climbing and bouldering. Multiple Twin Cities locations.
Local POC owned shop with organic beauty products and expert services such as facials, waxing, etc.
Lovely Organic Brow and Beauty Studio
3000 E 50th StLocal POC owned shop with organic beauty products and expert services such as facials, waxing, etc.
Shopping
All locally made arts and crafts close to the apartment - across the street from The Baker's Wife.
doodle bird design + gifts
2803 E 42nd StAll locally made arts and crafts close to the apartment - across the street from The Baker's Wife.
Vintage clothing and home furnishings, plants. A few blocks away from the apartment on the same street.
Carousel and Folk
3109 E 42nd StVintage clothing and home furnishings, plants. A few blocks away from the apartment on the same street.
Thrift/antique shop on the "Minnehaha Mile" thrift/junk/antique shop area.
11 locals recommend
E's Emporium
3911 Minnehaha AveThrift/antique shop on the "Minnehaha Mile" thrift/junk/antique shop area.
Nokomis Shoe Shop
4950 S 34th AveLocal shop for gifts, clothing, shoes.
A small, locally owned store nearby if you need to pickup some groceries.
34 locals recommend
Oxendale's Market Minneapolis
5025 S 34th AveA small, locally owned store nearby if you need to pickup some groceries.
Tare Market
2717 E 38th StZero waste small food market nearby.
The Herbivorous Butcher
507 1st Ave NEa vegan butcher shop
Local Experiences
Cheap movies in a classic 50’s theater (my parents went on dates there in the early 60’s). Popcorn with REAL BUTTER.
131 locals recommend
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SCheap movies in a classic 50’s theater (my parents went on dates there in the early 60’s). Popcorn with REAL BUTTER.