Twin Cities Guidebook
Nightlife/Entertainment
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveThe Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar AveIcehouse
2528 Nicollet AveDakota
1010 Nicollet MallBlackStack Brewing
755 Prior Ave NFood scene
Flappers, biscuits and gravy, pot-pies--so much comfort food all in one place!
37 locals recommend
Colossal Cafe
2315 Como AveFlappers, biscuits and gravy, pot-pies--so much comfort food all in one place!
The Little Wine Shoppe is the little shoppe right around the corner (or just a few blocks).
Little Wine Shoppe
2305 Carter AveThe Little Wine Shoppe is the little shoppe right around the corner (or just a few blocks).
Organic bakery and restaurant that specializes in gluten free, vegan, organic, and farm to table cuisine. Delicious!
23 locals recommend
French Meadow Bakery & Café
1662 Grand AveOrganic bakery and restaurant that specializes in gluten free, vegan, organic, and farm to table cuisine. Delicious!
Keg and Case Market
928 7th St WKeg & Case Market was voted Best New Food Hall of 2019!
Ramen Kazama Select
1510 Como Ave SETori 44 - Ramen
2203 N 44th AveUnited Noodles
2015 E 24th StThe Local
931 Nicollet MallBeautiful Irish restaurant. Yum!
This place is great for eat-in or take-out, only a short drive from our place. Good-sized servings.
New Fresh Wok
1533 Larpenteur Avenue WestThis place is great for eat-in or take-out, only a short drive from our place. Good-sized servings.
Red Cow has several locations in the Twin Cities. Gourmet burgers, craft beer, fine wine.
40 locals recommend
Red Cow
393 Selby AveRed Cow has several locations in the Twin Cities. Gourmet burgers, craft beer, fine wine.
Red Rabbit Minneapolis
201 N Washington AveLocations in St Paul and Minneapolis. Authentic Italian.
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveLocations in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StLovely area by the river.
Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveSo many donuts, so little time!
Hen House Eatery
114 S 8th StIke's Food & Cocktails
4400 W 78th StNear the Target Center and First Ave.
Young Joni
165 13th Avenue NortheastGreat pizza, atmosphere, cocktails, and service!
Victor's 1959 Cafe
3756 Grand Ave SCuban breakfast.
Karta Thai Restaurant
1889 Como AveCalifornia-inspired eatery brings delicious fare to the Armatage neighborhood of Minneapolis with items such as wood-fire grilled Balinese chicken, red coconut chicken curry, and a crispy cauliflower burrito. Burgers, fries, and grilled ribeye, too.
With a contemporary vibe and a warm neighborhood feel, Book Club is open for lunch and dinner every day, and brunch on weekends. There’s also a full bar, a commitment to craft cocktails, extensive wine, and beer lists.
13 locals recommend
Book Club
5411 Penn Ave SCalifornia-inspired eatery brings delicious fare to the Armatage neighborhood of Minneapolis with items such as wood-fire grilled Balinese chicken, red coconut chicken curry, and a crispy cauliflower burrito. Burgers, fries, and grilled ribeye, too.
With a contemporary vibe and a warm neighborhood feel, Book Club is open for lunch and dinner every day, and brunch on weekends. There’s also a full bar, a commitment to craft cocktails, extensive wine, and beer lists.
Underground Music Cafe
1579 Hamline Ave NVodka lounge and full bar. Russian Fare. Brunch on the weekends.
46 locals recommend
Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby AveVodka lounge and full bar. Russian Fare. Brunch on the weekends.
The Naughty Greek
181 Snelling Ave NNico’s Taco Bar on Como
2260 Como AveSurly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastLa Tapatia
2730 East Snelling Ser DriveAuthentic Mexican Food.
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveChicken and Waffles.
Shish
1668 Grand AveMiddle Eastern Eatery and Coffee Shop
Baldamar
1642 County Road B2 WestDelicious food and amazing ambiance.
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveWaffles & Chicken.
Bennett's Chop & Railhouse
1305 7th St WGreat American Food
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin Ave
Tongue in Cheek
989 Payne AveUnique and good food.
The Nook
492 Hamline Ave SHamburgers
Kramarczuk Sausage Company
215 E Hennepin AveEastern European Take Out
Cecil's
651 Cleveland Ave SDelicatessen and Bakery
Black Forest Inn
1 E 26th StGerman Food
This is a fabulous locally-owned restaurant that serves burgers, fries, onion rings, and a huge variety of flavored malts and shakes. You can dine in or order for pick-up! They’ve been in business nearly 40 years.
Original Malt Shop
1125 Larpenteur Ave WThis is a fabulous locally-owned restaurant that serves burgers, fries, onion rings, and a huge variety of flavored malts and shakes. You can dine in or order for pick-up! They’ve been in business nearly 40 years.
Sightseeing
Free. A voluntary donation of $3 for an adult and $2 for a child to help us care for our plants and animals is appreciated. You are always welcome whether or not you choose to make a donation.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrFree. A voluntary donation of $3 for an adult and $2 for a child to help us care for our plants and animals is appreciated. You are always welcome whether or not you choose to make a donation.
One of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks features a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, and river overlooks, attracting more than 850,000 visitors annually.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrOne of Minneapolis' oldest and most popular parks features a majestic 53-foot waterfall, limestone bluffs, and river overlooks, attracting more than 850,000 visitors annually.
Shopping
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayThis mall is very close to our place. It's also close to other shopping: Kohl's, Pier One, World Market, Hobby Libby, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods and more.
72 locals recommend
Rosedale Center
1595 MN-36This mall is very close to our place. It's also close to other shopping: Kohl's, Pier One, World Market, Hobby Libby, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods and more.
HomeGoods is in the HarMar Mall with Tuesday Morning, Marshall's, Michaels, and Barnes and Noble. Across the street from Target.
HomeGoods
2100 E Snelling DrHomeGoods is in the HarMar Mall with Tuesday Morning, Marshall's, Michaels, and Barnes and Noble. Across the street from Target.
Includes, Burlington Coat Factory, HomeGoods, Marshall's , Tuesday Morning, Barnes & Noble, Michael's. This also has a great walking space if you want to walk when it's cold and snowing in our Minnesota winters!
7 locals recommend
HarMar Mall
2100 Snelling Ave NIncludes, Burlington Coat Factory, HomeGoods, Marshall's , Tuesday Morning, Barnes & Noble, Michael's. This also has a great walking space if you want to walk when it's cold and snowing in our Minnesota winters!
Entertainment
SEA LIFE at Mall of America
It's for families and adults: mini golf, arcade, entertainment, food and drinks. From cereal malts to cocktails to 44 drafts, there is lots to choose from; pizza, ice cream, nachos, salads, sandwiches. Children under 21 need to leave by 9pm.
88 locals recommend
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NIt's for families and adults: mini golf, arcade, entertainment, food and drinks. From cereal malts to cocktails to 44 drafts, there is lots to choose from; pizza, ice cream, nachos, salads, sandwiches. Children under 21 need to leave by 9pm.
Grocer
Cub Foods
1201 Larpenteur Ave WGrocery store within 10 minutes of our place.
Convenient small, locally owned grocery store. A few blocks from our place.
17 locals recommend
Tim & Tom's Speedy Market Inc
2310 Como AveConvenient small, locally owned grocery store. A few blocks from our place.
Arts & Culture
Arrive early to park in the garage and have time to walk around the beautiful facility and have a drink before the show.
376 locals recommend
Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StArrive early to park in the garage and have time to walk around the beautiful facility and have a drink before the show.
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestMinneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SMinneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland Pl