Guidebook for Minneapolis
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing smoked meats and onsite brewery! Their seasonal Block Heater Barley Wine is a must try. Patio seating in the summer.
82 locals recommend
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StAmazing smoked meats and onsite brewery! Their seasonal Block Heater Barley Wine is a must try. Patio seating in the summer.
Cardinal Tavern
2920 E 38th StA neighborhood establishment that has been around for decades.
Uptown
A great area for all kinds of food and entertainment.
Food Scene
A Cupcake Social
3800 S 28th AveYummy cupcakes and ice cream in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Colossal Café
2403 East 38th StreetLocal favorite!
The best of both worlds, coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening!
21 locals recommend
Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
3746 23rd Ave SThe best of both worlds, coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening!
Soups, sandwiches, ice cream and classic old fashioned malts and sodas.
28 locals recommend
Nokomis Beach Coffee
4956 S 28th AveSoups, sandwiches, ice cream and classic old fashioned malts and sodas.
Voted best donuts in Minneapolis! Delicious sweets and savory ham & cheese croissants.
69 locals recommend
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AveVoted best donuts in Minneapolis! Delicious sweets and savory ham & cheese croissants.
Voted best Indian restaurant in the Twin Cities! Quality, healthy, and locally sourced Bangladeshi/Indian Food that promotes a peaceful mind and experience in a soothing environment. Established in 2008 in the city of Minneapolis (Twin Cities), Gandhi Mahal is an award winning Fine Restaurant.
35 locals recommend
Gandhi Mahal Restaurant
3025 East Franklin AvenueVoted best Indian restaurant in the Twin Cities! Quality, healthy, and locally sourced Bangladeshi/Indian Food that promotes a peaceful mind and experience in a soothing environment. Established in 2008 in the city of Minneapolis (Twin Cities), Gandhi Mahal is an award winning Fine Restaurant.
The Tiny Diner
1024 E 38th StFresh, local food with patio dining in the summer.
A summertime favorite: Delicious fish tacos and shrimp po' boys. Alcohol and ice cream also served. Be prepared for a 30+ minute wait to order dinner.
102 locals recommend
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveA summertime favorite: Delicious fish tacos and shrimp po' boys. Alcohol and ice cream also served. Be prepared for a 30+ minute wait to order dinner.
Riverview Wine Bar
3753 42nd Ave SNice ambiance, delicious meals, desert and full bar.
Mel-O-Glaze Bakery
4800 S 28th AveFamous for their crack balls/glazed donut holes.
Caribou Coffee
4745 Cedar Ave SLocal coffee chain.
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveFamous for their Juicy Lucy!
Parks & Nature
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrA must-see, visited by past presidents.
Lake Nokomis Main Beach
The best place in the area for a scenic stroll.
Everything Else
An honest and friendly bike shop. Cafe with fancy coffee and award winning French pastries from Patisserie 46.
30 locals recommend
Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar
2900 E 42nd StAn honest and friendly bike shop. Cafe with fancy coffee and award winning French pastries from Patisserie 46.
Arts & Culture
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SCheck out their Ice Maze this winter!
Home of the sculpture garden and the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlHome of the sculpture garden and the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.
Roosevelt Library
4026 S 28th AveA bright, sunny library with a great play area for kids
Shopping
You can find everything you need including the largest indoor amusement park!
476 locals recommend
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayYou can find everything you need including the largest indoor amusement park!
Target
1329 5th St SETarget is our hometown brand with their HQ in the Twin Cities.
ALDI
1311 E Franklin AveBasic grocery store for all the essentials.
Healthy food market includes a hot and cold deli, bakery and cafe.
74 locals recommend
Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store
317 E 38th StHealthy food market includes a hot and cold deli, bakery and cafe.
Entertainment & Activities
Second run movies for $2 or $3 and popcorn with real butter. Cash only and an ATM is available inside.
131 locals recommend
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SSecond run movies for $2 or $3 and popcorn with real butter. Cash only and an ATM is available inside.
The closest Nice Ride commuter bike rental is at the 38th street light rail station. Free usage for one guest. Bike helmets available
6 locals recommend
Nice Ride Station
The closest Nice Ride commuter bike rental is at the 38th street light rail station. Free usage for one guest. Bike helmets available
U.S. Bank Stadium Station
South 4th StreetHome of the Super Bowl!