Guidebook for Fargo
Food Scene
Simple, austere and hard to find. Tip: It's situated in the basement of the historic Loretta Building. They serve drip coffee and other coffee drinks to satisfy the coffee snob in you.
Stumbeano's Coffee Bar
Simple, austere and hard to find. Tip: It's situated in the basement of the historic Loretta Building. They serve drip coffee and other coffee drinks to satisfy the coffee snob in you.
Nicole's serves a variety of coffees and teas but the real reason to go here is for the pastries. They are the absolute best in town. As if that wasn't enough, they also serve a scrumptious lunch.
13 8th St S
13 8th Street SouthNicole's serves a variety of coffees and teas but the real reason to go here is for the pastries. They are the absolute best in town. As if that wasn't enough, they also serve a scrumptious lunch.
They serve some of the best sandwiches in town all the while making you feel like you're in Seattle. They have free Wi-Fi though it cuts out after an hour unless you buy something else.
8 locals recommend
Babb's Coffee House
604 Main AveThey serve some of the best sandwiches in town all the while making you feel like you're in Seattle. They have free Wi-Fi though it cuts out after an hour unless you buy something else.
A small cafe run by chef Granville Wood who writes a food column for the alternative weekly, High Plains Reader. This man knows food and the setting is gorgeous. Great place to linger...
33 locals recommend
Plains Art Museum
704 1st Ave NA small cafe run by chef Granville Wood who writes a food column for the alternative weekly, High Plains Reader. This man knows food and the setting is gorgeous. Great place to linger...
A boutique hotel with a love of art and good food. They feature both a bar AND a restaurant. If you're hear in the summer, have your happy hour on the roof and enjoy the panoramic view of Fargo.
6 locals recommend
Hotel Donaldson
101 Broadway NA boutique hotel with a love of art and good food. They feature both a bar AND a restaurant. If you're hear in the summer, have your happy hour on the roof and enjoy the panoramic view of Fargo.
This is a bar and a restaurant. Featuring killer drinks and superb food. For the best prices get there during happy hour: 4-6pm Tuesday-Saturday. On a sad note, It's closed both Sunday and Monday.
35 locals recommend
Mezzaluna
309 Roberts St NThis is a bar and a restaurant. Featuring killer drinks and superb food. For the best prices get there during happy hour: 4-6pm Tuesday-Saturday. On a sad note, It's closed both Sunday and Monday.
Another 2 for 1 that serves great drinks and satisfying late night eats. If you're an early bird, try their breakfast. Located in the historic Loretta building, the atmosphere is chic pub with a patio
23 locals recommend
The Boiler Room
210 Roberts AlleyAnother 2 for 1 that serves great drinks and satisfying late night eats. If you're an early bird, try their breakfast. Located in the historic Loretta building, the atmosphere is chic pub with a patio
This isn't just a bar and restaurant, it's an experience. Reminiscent of the Swiss bars the owner frequented while back home, this space efficient delicacy specializes in cheese plates, beer and wine.
D'Vine
212 Roberts AlleyThis isn't just a bar and restaurant, it's an experience. Reminiscent of the Swiss bars the owner frequented while back home, this space efficient delicacy specializes in cheese plates, beer and wine.
They're quick and tasty serving up some serious Pho which is a must when it dips below 20 here. Check out the aquariums right inside the door for some fine looking specimens.
Jade Dragon
1015 Main AveThey're quick and tasty serving up some serious Pho which is a must when it dips below 20 here. Check out the aquariums right inside the door for some fine looking specimens.
Sweeto Burrito Fargo
117 Broadway NWhen you're in a hurry and on a budget.
If you have a car and want something different or you're just really in the mood for goat or injera, this is the place to go. They serve delicious traditional African fare in generous portions.
Habib Cuisine
2225 13th Ave SIf you have a car and want something different or you're just really in the mood for goat or injera, this is the place to go. They serve delicious traditional African fare in generous portions.
The best Thai place around. This is outside of Downtown but bikeable if it's summer and you have a bike. Most of their dishes are inherently gluten free and vegan.
Thai Orchid Restaurant
110 Center AveThe best Thai place around. This is outside of Downtown but bikeable if it's summer and you have a bike. Most of their dishes are inherently gluten free and vegan.
This is a drive but I assure you it's worth it. They serve Northern Indian style dishes and can accommodate gluten free and vegan restrictions/lifestyles. The staff are warm and nice.
India Palace Restaurant
5050 13th Ave SThis is a drive but I assure you it's worth it. They serve Northern Indian style dishes and can accommodate gluten free and vegan restrictions/lifestyles. The staff are warm and nice.
This place is a hidden gem. The food's magical. MAGICAL. Seriously. YUM. I don't know what their secret is nor do I care to. I get there at least once a week.
Viet Palace Restaurant
1620 32nd Ave SThis place is a hidden gem. The food's magical. MAGICAL. Seriously. YUM. I don't know what their secret is nor do I care to. I get there at least once a week.
This is Middle Eastern goodness served up in a cafeteria atmosphere. That's right, no frills, just food. During the week, it's mobbed at lunchtime so plan accordingly.
Cafe Aladdin
530 6th Ave NThis is Middle Eastern goodness served up in a cafeteria atmosphere. That's right, no frills, just food. During the week, it's mobbed at lunchtime so plan accordingly.
They serve pizza in a setting that says this is one fancy pie. Pair your selection with wine and some good company as you'll want to stay awhile.
15 locals recommend
Blackbird Wood Fire Pizza
206 Broadway NThey serve pizza in a setting that says this is one fancy pie. Pair your selection with wine and some good company as you'll want to stay awhile.
They serve coffee, pastries and lunch. The locals rave about this cute little corner shop. Eating here will make you feel like a local, just don't forget your "you betchas."
Josies Corner Cafe & Bake Shop
524 Broadway NThey serve coffee, pastries and lunch. The locals rave about this cute little corner shop. Eating here will make you feel like a local, just don't forget your "you betchas."
This is a restaurant and bar. Fun, cheap, chic and open late. Head here when you just aren't ready to go home yet.
9 locals recommend
Vinyl Taco
520 1st Ave NThis is a restaurant and bar. Fun, cheap, chic and open late. Head here when you just aren't ready to go home yet.
Arts & Culture
An art gallery with a yoga studio. The wood floors create a sense of spaciousness to be appreciated best in down dog or over wine served during Friday night art openings. What more do you want?
18 locals recommend
Ecce Gallery
1 8th St SAn art gallery with a yoga studio. The wood floors create a sense of spaciousness to be appreciated best in down dog or over wine served during Friday night art openings. What more do you want?
Essentials
This market has it all: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Indian groceries, etc. Stop by and pick up whatever fixings you need for a tasty, home cooked meal. Obviously, don't forget the Sriracha.
Asian & American Market
1425 Main AveThis market has it all: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Indian groceries, etc. Stop by and pick up whatever fixings you need for a tasty, home cooked meal. Obviously, don't forget the Sriracha.
Drinks & Nightlife
The pizza here is fabulous. They also cater to gluten free and vegan audiences. It's always packed on the weekends so keep that in mind if you're famished. During the summer enjoy their rooftop patio.
20 locals recommend
Rhombus Guys
606 Main AveThe pizza here is fabulous. They also cater to gluten free and vegan audiences. It's always packed on the weekends so keep that in mind if you're famished. During the summer enjoy their rooftop patio.
This bar is literally a hallway. A very fun hallway nonetheless but a hallway. This is better for smaller more intimate groups. The food and drinks are good and you can watch the sports of the season.
23 locals recommend
JL Beers
518 1st Avenue NorthThis bar is literally a hallway. A very fun hallway nonetheless but a hallway. This is better for smaller more intimate groups. The food and drinks are good and you can watch the sports of the season.
Great local brewery with a taste room where you can see all the insides of beer making. They have a beer sampler so you can taste all the locally brewed beers.
16 locals recommend
Fargo Brewing Company
610 N University DrGreat local brewery with a taste room where you can see all the insides of beer making. They have a beer sampler so you can taste all the locally brewed beers.
This is the place to go if you have a large group. The place is packed with long wooden tables and benches which fits their German influence. Lots of beers to choose from and spaetzle.
26 locals recommend
Würst Bier Hall
630 1st Ave NThis is the place to go if you have a large group. The place is packed with long wooden tables and benches which fits their German influence. Lots of beers to choose from and spaetzle.
Shopping
When you want to shop or just want a place to walk around indoors to escape the winter. The ambience here is warm and inviting. Check out the fireplace at the food court entrance as well as the art.
23 locals recommend
West Acres Regional Shopping Center
3902 13th Ave SWhen you want to shop or just want a place to walk around indoors to escape the winter. The ambience here is warm and inviting. Check out the fireplace at the food court entrance as well as the art.