A Few Local Favorites

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A Few Local Favorites

Food scene

The original location, eclectic décor and art in a historic building.
38 locals recommend
Café Steam
315 Broadway Ave S
38 locals recommend
The original location, eclectic décor and art in a historic building.
Another local coffee shop, located near the University Square mall, right next to the downtown campus of Mayo Clinic.
13 locals recommend
Moka
306 12th St SE
13 locals recommend
Another local coffee shop, located near the University Square mall, right next to the downtown campus of Mayo Clinic.
Grocery store and bakery/cafe. Excellent selection of organic produce. Three blocks from the space, definitely walkable.
59 locals recommend
People's Food Co-op
519 1st Ave SW
59 locals recommend
Grocery store and bakery/cafe. Excellent selection of organic produce. Three blocks from the space, definitely walkable.
The closest regular grocery store; probably wouldn't want to walk there as it is across a busy road.
79 locals recommend
Hy-Vee
500 37th St NW
79 locals recommend
The closest regular grocery store; probably wouldn't want to walk there as it is across a busy road.
Local tavern with an extensive beer list.
26 locals recommend
The Tap House
10 3rd St SW
26 locals recommend
Local tavern with an extensive beer list.
This is my favorite bar - it's a bit hard to find, in the basement of a building along Historic 3rd, but definitely worth the effort to find!
9 locals recommend
Bitter & Pour
18 3rd St SW
9 locals recommend
This is my favorite bar - it's a bit hard to find, in the basement of a building along Historic 3rd, but definitely worth the effort to find!
Same offerings as the original location, but with a metro vibe.
Cafe Steam at One Discovery Square
415 4th St SW
Same offerings as the original location, but with a metro vibe.
Another local coffee shop, located inside the University Square mall.
Bravo Espresso & Gourmet
111 Broadway Avenue South
Another local coffee shop, located inside the University Square mall.

Neighborhoods

Pill Hill is a National Register of Historic Places district southwest of downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The neighborhood encompasses many old houses built on a limestone bluff for staff of the nearby Mayo Clinic, which led to the name. The neighborhood is found between U.S. 52, U.S. 63 (Broadway), Memorial Parkway, and 2nd Street SW. Saint Mary's Hospital is at the bottom of the hill to the north of the district. In 1990, the neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Several buildings on Pill Hill are individually listed, including the Plummer House and the Mayo Foundation House.
Historic Southwest
Pill Hill is a National Register of Historic Places district southwest of downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The neighborhood encompasses many old houses built on a limestone bluff for staff of the nearby Mayo Clinic, which led to the name. The neighborhood is found between U.S. 52, U.S. 63 (Broadway), Memorial Parkway, and 2nd Street SW. Saint Mary's Hospital is at the bottom of the hill to the north of the district. In 1990, the neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Several buildings on Pill Hill are individually listed, including the Plummer House and the Mayo Foundation House.

Recreation

Soldiers Field, two blocks from the space, includes two playgrounds, tennis courts, track in summer/ice skating rink in winter, outdoor pool, golf course in summer/dog walking area in winter, soccer and baseball fields.
22 locals recommend
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
300 7th St SW
22 locals recommend
Soldiers Field, two blocks from the space, includes two playgrounds, tennis courts, track in summer/ice skating rink in winter, outdoor pool, golf course in summer/dog walking area in winter, soccer and baseball fields.
Many shops and houses Bravo Espresso and Chester's - local favorites. About a mile from the space - you could walk, but you might want to drive to this one.
18 locals recommend
Shops At University Square
111 Broadway Ave S
18 locals recommend
Many shops and houses Bravo Espresso and Chester's - local favorites. About a mile from the space - you could walk, but you might want to drive to this one.

Sightseeing

The historic home of Henry Plummer. Tours are available. Walking distance, but might want to drive.
42 locals recommend
Plummer House
1091 Plummer Ln SW
42 locals recommend
The historic home of Henry Plummer. Tours are available. Walking distance, but might want to drive.