Guidebook for Minneapolis
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This is a wonderful little old-school family run coffee shop with lots of great homemade baked goods and some simple sandwiches and soups. Cozy and nice. One of our comfort-food favorites is the cheesy hash brown bake.
14 locals recommend
Royal Grounds Coffee
4161 Grand Ave SThis is a wonderful little old-school family run coffee shop with lots of great homemade baked goods and some simple sandwiches and soups. Cozy and nice. One of our comfort-food favorites is the cheesy hash brown bake.
A fun little pizza shop that is neither of our favorite pizzas, although it has a pretty good following in Minneapolis. Just two blocks away, though, so it draws us in every few weeks. I imagine they deliver, but Broder's or Galactic is better delivery pizza in our book.
47 locals recommend
Pizza Lucé Uptown
3200 Lyndale Ave SA fun little pizza shop that is neither of our favorite pizzas, although it has a pretty good following in Minneapolis. Just two blocks away, though, so it draws us in every few weeks. I imagine they deliver, but Broder's or Galactic is better delivery pizza in our book.
Large, popular, local coffee shop. A nice, quiet place to sit and work. Food selection is limited to a few pastries. Not the place to go if you are hungry, but a good place to chill.
18 locals recommend
Vicinity Coffee
3350 Lyndale Ave SLarge, popular, local coffee shop. A nice, quiet place to sit and work. Food selection is limited to a few pastries. Not the place to go if you are hungry, but a good place to chill.
OH MY GOD THE BEST ICE CREAM IN THE WORLD AND IT IS ONLY TWO AND A HALF BLOCKS AWAY. Only one block if you run fast enough. Also has occasional random soups and sandwiches, and usually a cake or two. It is an artisan ice-cream factory first, and and a shop second, so the hours can be random and flexible. Best to call first to make sure it is open, although it is pretty reliable on weekends and during the summer, when you can sit in secret, gorgeous Mediterranean-style piazza along the side.
21 locals recommend
Sonny's Ice Cream Cafe
3403 Lyndale Ave SOH MY GOD THE BEST ICE CREAM IN THE WORLD AND IT IS ONLY TWO AND A HALF BLOCKS AWAY. Only one block if you run fast enough. Also has occasional random soups and sandwiches, and usually a cake or two. It is an artisan ice-cream factory first, and and a shop second, so the hours can be random and flexible. Best to call first to make sure it is open, although it is pretty reliable on weekends and during the summer, when you can sit in secret, gorgeous Mediterranean-style piazza along the side.
Delightful local hangout with a simple but delicious menu of salads, soups, and sandwiches and great coffee drinks. Bright, airy, a cross between a neighborhood cafe and a bistro. One of our favorites any time of day. A few outdoor tables, too.
18 locals recommend
Gigi's Cafe
824 W 36th StDelightful local hangout with a simple but delicious menu of salads, soups, and sandwiches and great coffee drinks. Bright, airy, a cross between a neighborhood cafe and a bistro. One of our favorites any time of day. A few outdoor tables, too.
Terrific, ethically sourced pizza in a cute tiny lil shop. Weird combos always delicious. Delivers happily enough, and the delivery people show up as superheros, and drive zero-emisssion cars. A few outdoors tables.
25 locals recommend
Galactic Pizza
2917 Lyndale Ave STerrific, ethically sourced pizza in a cute tiny lil shop. Weird combos always delicious. Delivers happily enough, and the delivery people show up as superheros, and drive zero-emisssion cars. A few outdoors tables.
Only listing this here (since it isn't really a neighborhood joint, and there are so many terrific restaurants closer) because it is a delicious, good-value pizza delivery joint, as well as being able to deliver all sorts of other Italian classics. Our regular go-to for delivery pizza.
56 locals recommend
Broders' Pasta Bar
5000 Penn Ave SOnly listing this here (since it isn't really a neighborhood joint, and there are so many terrific restaurants closer) because it is a delicious, good-value pizza delivery joint, as well as being able to deliver all sorts of other Italian classics. Our regular go-to for delivery pizza.
OK, we love this place for so many reasons. Great breakfasts, lunches, dinners, a really good happy hour. Great bar. Get there before 10 and the best breakfasts are deeply discounted. A theater that puts on some amazing live stuff every night of the week, and every night is different. Bowling! Many people just never go anywhere else, because BLB brings it all to one spot, all in a kitschy 50s atmosphere that is the real thing.
84 locals recommend
Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake StOK, we love this place for so many reasons. Great breakfasts, lunches, dinners, a really good happy hour. Great bar. Get there before 10 and the best breakfasts are deeply discounted. A theater that puts on some amazing live stuff every night of the week, and every night is different. Bowling! Many people just never go anywhere else, because BLB brings it all to one spot, all in a kitschy 50s atmosphere that is the real thing.
Conventional and long-running breakfast joint that closes around 3pm. Big breakfasts and lunches in a fun atmosphere. Two words: kamikaze pancakes.
13 locals recommend
Egg and I
2828 Lyndale Ave SConventional and long-running breakfast joint that closes around 3pm. Big breakfasts and lunches in a fun atmosphere. Two words: kamikaze pancakes.
A true Minneapolis institution that is well worth the wait on weekends, and even more satisfying during the week. Highly recommended. One of the best places to brunch. Nationally famous for its top-notch organic (but you wouldn't know it) food. A full bakery will tempt you to take several things home. A few outdoor tables as well.
104 locals recommend
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
2610 Lyndale Ave SA true Minneapolis institution that is well worth the wait on weekends, and even more satisfying during the week. Highly recommended. One of the best places to brunch. Nationally famous for its top-notch organic (but you wouldn't know it) food. A full bakery will tempt you to take several things home. A few outdoor tables as well.
Dave's thing is pies, and the coffee shop seems like an afterthought. The menu is limited but the food is good - egg dishes for breakfast and sandwiches, but there is no espresso machine. The space is bright and airy. They are brand new on the scene, and you get the idea that they are still working out the kinks and Dave is very open to suggestions. We like to see people support them as they get their feet under them, since they have great potential.
Dave the Pie Guy
3544 Grand Ave SDave's thing is pies, and the coffee shop seems like an afterthought. The menu is limited but the food is good - egg dishes for breakfast and sandwiches, but there is no espresso machine. The space is bright and airy. They are brand new on the scene, and you get the idea that they are still working out the kinks and Dave is very open to suggestions. We like to see people support them as they get their feet under them, since they have great potential.
Like all the greatest Minneapolis bars, this bar also has terrific food. So is it a delicious restaurant with a great bar, or a great bar with a delicious restaurant? Very happy hour. We eat here at least once a week.
59 locals recommend
Pat's Tap
3510 Nicollet AveLike all the greatest Minneapolis bars, this bar also has terrific food. So is it a delicious restaurant with a great bar, or a great bar with a delicious restaurant? Very happy hour. We eat here at least once a week.
Tiny storefront Chinese with EXCELLENT food. The sight of a couple of elderly Chinese gentlemen cooking tells you all you need to know about this delicious and just slightly unconventional Chinese cuisine. Seating is limited. Have it delivered.
Dragon Wok Chinese Dine In Delivery & Takeout
805 East 38th StreetTiny storefront Chinese with EXCELLENT food. The sight of a couple of elderly Chinese gentlemen cooking tells you all you need to know about this delicious and just slightly unconventional Chinese cuisine. Seating is limited. Have it delivered.
Delicious inventive drinks go nicely with arepa-based (corn-cake) food. We find it a little overpriced but yummy, and go there occasionally. A younger, hipper crowd. Outdoor patio is nice, too.
122 locals recommend
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveDelicious inventive drinks go nicely with arepa-based (corn-cake) food. We find it a little overpriced but yummy, and go there occasionally. A younger, hipper crowd. Outdoor patio is nice, too.
Fun ramen shop known for its Japanese working class atmosphere. One of the best rated in the cities. A few outdoor tables as well.
27 locals recommend
Ramen Kazama
3400 Nicollet AveFun ramen shop known for its Japanese working class atmosphere. One of the best rated in the cities. A few outdoor tables as well.
If you want a quick Bahn Mi sandwich or Vietnamese appetizer this small storefront restaurant is excellent in every way. Some of the best sandwiches you will ever have. Great if you are the run.
19 locals recommend
Lu's Sandwiches
2624 Nicollet AveIf you want a quick Bahn Mi sandwich or Vietnamese appetizer this small storefront restaurant is excellent in every way. Some of the best sandwiches you will ever have. Great if you are the run.
We have not eaten here yet. There are just too many great places to choose from! But we want it to make the list since it has a serious cult following in Minneapolis, and thin-crust pizza, in case you want to try it. We'll get there eventually!
Dulono's Pizza
118 N 4th StWe have not eaten here yet. There are just too many great places to choose from! But we want it to make the list since it has a serious cult following in Minneapolis, and thin-crust pizza, in case you want to try it. We'll get there eventually!
Simply our favorite restaurant in Minneapolis, and possibly the world, for so many reasons. Utterly delicious Vietnamese food, run by a wonderful family who arrived as refugees 30 years ago. It is also quite large now, having gone through several metamorphoses stepping up in size from a tiny first storefront. Service is fast, casual, and incredibly proficient -- more like a diner. But the food will slow you right down and make you linger. You may have a short wait on weekends, but they churn the crowds through, so don't be afraid.
56 locals recommend
Quang Restaurant
2719 Nicollet AveSimply our favorite restaurant in Minneapolis, and possibly the world, for so many reasons. Utterly delicious Vietnamese food, run by a wonderful family who arrived as refugees 30 years ago. It is also quite large now, having gone through several metamorphoses stepping up in size from a tiny first storefront. Service is fast, casual, and incredibly proficient -- more like a diner. But the food will slow you right down and make you linger. You may have a short wait on weekends, but they churn the crowds through, so don't be afraid.
This place wins all sorts of donut-y awards, and is still charming, to boot.
106 locals recommend
Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveThis place wins all sorts of donut-y awards, and is still charming, to boot.
Nice atmosphere with central fireplace, good coffee drinks, a small but good of selection pastries, and a small sandwich menu. A nice, unpretentious place to linger.
Zoe's Bakery & Cafe
821 West Lake StreetNice atmosphere with central fireplace, good coffee drinks, a small but good of selection pastries, and a small sandwich menu. A nice, unpretentious place to linger.
Simply the best bakery/patisserie in Minneapolis. A visit to Minneapolis without partaking in a treasure composed by the world-renowned owner/baker would be a travesty. Beyond the enchanting collection of pastries and cakes, they serve a very decent lunch, with a selection of maybe three different sandwiches a day, and a good coffee-shop atmosphere if you want to settle in and work. That way you could have several pastries over the course of a day. A few outdoor tables.
84 locals recommend
Patisserie 46
4552 Grand Ave SSimply the best bakery/patisserie in Minneapolis. A visit to Minneapolis without partaking in a treasure composed by the world-renowned owner/baker would be a travesty. Beyond the enchanting collection of pastries and cakes, they serve a very decent lunch, with a selection of maybe three different sandwiches a day, and a good coffee-shop atmosphere if you want to settle in and work. That way you could have several pastries over the course of a day. A few outdoor tables.
Like so many neighborhood/Minneapolis favorites, this place mixes genres. Is this a coffee shop with great food, or a restaurant where you are welcome to linger with a decent latte? Deeply committed to local and ethically raised food, this is a bright, sunny, welcoming place even on the darkest Minnesota winter days. Great patio when it is nice.
42 locals recommend
Common Roots Cafe
2558 Lyndale Ave SLike so many neighborhood/Minneapolis favorites, this place mixes genres. Is this a coffee shop with great food, or a restaurant where you are welcome to linger with a decent latte? Deeply committed to local and ethically raised food, this is a bright, sunny, welcoming place even on the darkest Minnesota winter days. Great patio when it is nice.
Many people rave about the burger here, and rightly so. They're shooting for and mostly hitting a diner atmosphere where foodies would be at home. Because of the weird Minneapolitan reluctance to grant too many full liquor licenses, you can only get wine and beer (or wine/beer based cocktails) here. A few tables outdoors.
48 locals recommend
Nighthawks Diner & Bar
3753 Nicollet AveMany people rave about the burger here, and rightly so. They're shooting for and mostly hitting a diner atmosphere where foodies would be at home. Because of the weird Minneapolitan reluctance to grant too many full liquor licenses, you can only get wine and beer (or wine/beer based cocktails) here. A few tables outdoors.
Let's call this an indoor street market. A huge international market that really works! Dozens of vendors from the Middle East, Mexico, Morocco, India, Somalia, Cambodia, Thailand, and more serve an unbelievable variety of great fast food. If you have a group of picky eaters, some adventurous some not, you can choose pizza or hamburgers or go with Morocco tangine, Lebanese foule, Mexican sopes, Cambodian drunken noodles, etc and all still eat together in the central square. A great place to explore! Small shops run by immigrants ring the periphery and it's not unusual to be treated to live music or dance. Simply amazing. A joyous place, you'll go back again and again.
179 locals recommend
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StLet's call this an indoor street market. A huge international market that really works! Dozens of vendors from the Middle East, Mexico, Morocco, India, Somalia, Cambodia, Thailand, and more serve an unbelievable variety of great fast food. If you have a group of picky eaters, some adventurous some not, you can choose pizza or hamburgers or go with Morocco tangine, Lebanese foule, Mexican sopes, Cambodian drunken noodles, etc and all still eat together in the central square. A great place to explore! Small shops run by immigrants ring the periphery and it's not unusual to be treated to live music or dance. Simply amazing. A joyous place, you'll go back again and again.
Another great bar/restaurant -- one of my favorite later-night boîtes, because it feels romantic and cozy and worldly all at the same time.
39 locals recommend
Nightingale
2551 Lyndale Ave SAnother great bar/restaurant -- one of my favorite later-night boîtes, because it feels romantic and cozy and worldly all at the same time.
We love this place, and the only reason we aren't really pushing this place is because it is directly across the street from the even-better Quang's. But sometimes, on Tuesdays when Quang is closed, or when the line is too long, try to go here instead. We love the owner, really want her newish restaurant to take off, and her food is 99% as good as Quang.
My Huong Kitchen
2718 Nicollet AveWe love this place, and the only reason we aren't really pushing this place is because it is directly across the street from the even-better Quang's. But sometimes, on Tuesdays when Quang is closed, or when the line is too long, try to go here instead. We love the owner, really want her newish restaurant to take off, and her food is 99% as good as Quang.
Such a treasure. Cuban/American place, especially good for breakfast, in a beat up old shack that Scott's father said looks like it was nailed together by a bunch of kids. Delicious, original food; we end up there about once a month or so. Outdoor patio is great.
74 locals recommend
Victor's 1959 Cafe
3756 Grand Ave SSuch a treasure. Cuban/American place, especially good for breakfast, in a beat up old shack that Scott's father said looks like it was nailed together by a bunch of kids. Delicious, original food; we end up there about once a month or so. Outdoor patio is great.
Some of the most highly-rated Japanese food in the Cities -- and a great value happy hour to boot. More formal than Ramen Kazama, and a much broader variety of food.
11 locals recommend
Fuji Ya
600 W Lake StSome of the most highly-rated Japanese food in the Cities -- and a great value happy hour to boot. More formal than Ramen Kazama, and a much broader variety of food.
Great little gem, one solid step up from a taco truck (and I mean no disparagement to the many neighborhood taco trucks at all). Little tiny shop, with great food, and a stripped-down cleaner-than-your-health-inspector's-kitchen feel. Scott said to add the words hole-in-the-wall for the most accurate description.
Valerie's Taqueria Inc
30 E 32nd StGreat little gem, one solid step up from a taco truck (and I mean no disparagement to the many neighborhood taco trucks at all). Little tiny shop, with great food, and a stripped-down cleaner-than-your-health-inspector's-kitchen feel. Scott said to add the words hole-in-the-wall for the most accurate description.
People all over the city rave about the more-authentic Szechuan dishes at this restaurant. They also have the full menu of more-usual Chinese/Chinese-American plates, and those are very good quality conventional Chinese food, but not particularly standout. Delivery, pick-up, and dine-in with a nice atmosphere all work.
9 locals recommend
Szechuan Spice
3016 Lyndale Ave SPeople all over the city rave about the more-authentic Szechuan dishes at this restaurant. They also have the full menu of more-usual Chinese/Chinese-American plates, and those are very good quality conventional Chinese food, but not particularly standout. Delivery, pick-up, and dine-in with a nice atmosphere all work.
It's been years since we've eaten here since we keep getting sucked into the orbit of Quang, but this is regarded as one of the best Thai restaurants in the area -- and easy to get delivered! Certainly better than several other Thai options around.
10 locals recommend
KhunNai Thai Cuisine
2523 Nicollet AveIt's been years since we've eaten here since we keep getting sucked into the orbit of Quang, but this is regarded as one of the best Thai restaurants in the area -- and easy to get delivered! Certainly better than several other Thai options around.
A really good cafeteria/coffee shop in a wee organic grocery store. It's a branch location of the bigger Wedge Coop grocery half a mile away, but focuses on cafeteria stuff and community building. We love this place for a casual lunch. A few outdoor tables too.
10 locals recommend
The Wedge Table
2412 Nicollet AveA really good cafeteria/coffee shop in a wee organic grocery store. It's a branch location of the bigger Wedge Coop grocery half a mile away, but focuses on cafeteria stuff and community building. We love this place for a casual lunch. A few outdoor tables too.
Beautiful Nepalese/Indian restaurant nestled in a large old house with nice outside seating. Great ambiance and great food, a unique take on Himalayan cuisine. Don't miss the daily box lunch specials. Very vegetarian friendly.
19 locals recommend
Namaste Cafe
2512 Hennepin AveBeautiful Nepalese/Indian restaurant nestled in a large old house with nice outside seating. Great ambiance and great food, a unique take on Himalayan cuisine. Don't miss the daily box lunch specials. Very vegetarian friendly.
A great little Egyptian-run pizza joint with excellent NY style pizza by the slice as well as other Italian standards like Calzones and middle eastern favorites like hummus and grape leaves and with the best falafel you'll find anywhere. Fast and informal with great food.
Soho Cafe
2532 Hennepin AveA great little Egyptian-run pizza joint with excellent NY style pizza by the slice as well as other Italian standards like Calzones and middle eastern favorites like hummus and grape leaves and with the best falafel you'll find anywhere. Fast and informal with great food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yet another gastropub, a real Minneapolis specialty. In many ways less special than Pat's Tap or Bryant Lake Bowl, this one is notable for its happy hour that goes right to 7pm every night of the week, featuring half-price unconventional tacos that are actually stunningly delicious. Great place to go and watch the game.
10 locals recommend
The Lyndale Taphouse
2937 Lyndale Ave SYet another gastropub, a real Minneapolis specialty. In many ways less special than Pat's Tap or Bryant Lake Bowl, this one is notable for its happy hour that goes right to 7pm every night of the week, featuring half-price unconventional tacos that are actually stunningly delicious. Great place to go and watch the game.
Some people are crazy about this bar, meant to be styled after a Japanese izakaya. Good bar, a bit hit or miss on the food front.
51 locals recommend
Moto-i
2940 Lyndale Ave SSome people are crazy about this bar, meant to be styled after a Japanese izakaya. Good bar, a bit hit or miss on the food front.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful inclusive and wide-ranging museum -- large enough for several visits. Always free, due to the incredibly arts-minded Minneapolis community. Special exhibitions are particularly noteworthy, but those will cost you, and some might require you to make a reservation ahead of time. Great cafeteria open most days of the week, but check. If not, you're mere blocks from Nicollet Ave -- Eat Street -- where you will find dozens of terrific restaurants.
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SWonderful inclusive and wide-ranging museum -- large enough for several visits. Always free, due to the incredibly arts-minded Minneapolis community. Special exhibitions are particularly noteworthy, but those will cost you, and some might require you to make a reservation ahead of time. Great cafeteria open most days of the week, but check. If not, you're mere blocks from Nicollet Ave -- Eat Street -- where you will find dozens of terrific restaurants.
Definitely unique and well worth a visit. This museum is engaging enough that 14 year olds praise it (personal experience! "Not too boring" was the conclusion), exploring the history of Minneapolis from its origin as a mill town through its many incarnations.
217 locals recommend
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StDefinitely unique and well worth a visit. This museum is engaging enough that 14 year olds praise it (personal experience! "Not too boring" was the conclusion), exploring the history of Minneapolis from its origin as a mill town through its many incarnations.
The name says it all. A great example of its genre, loads of fun for the wee ones up to probably age 7-10, but clearly also oriented to youngers -- and best of all, they let adults walk around with their coffees in hand.
97 locals recommend
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestThe name says it all. A great example of its genre, loads of fun for the wee ones up to probably age 7-10, but clearly also oriented to youngers -- and best of all, they let adults walk around with their coffees in hand.
Such a great museum, with something for everyone from age 3 to age 45. Thoughtful interactive permanent exhibits are enhanced by the biggest-name traveling exhibits. Sometimes reservations are necessary for special exhibitions.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdSuch a great museum, with something for everyone from age 3 to age 45. Thoughtful interactive permanent exhibits are enhanced by the biggest-name traveling exhibits. Sometimes reservations are necessary for special exhibitions.
Unexpectedly fine museum especially around the Christmas holidays -- but make sure you make time (and reservations) for what is touted as one of the finer Swedish restaurants outside of Sweden. (Prices are not outrageous, and service is in a more casual cafe-like setting.)
104 locals recommend
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveUnexpectedly fine museum especially around the Christmas holidays -- but make sure you make time (and reservations) for what is touted as one of the finer Swedish restaurants outside of Sweden. (Prices are not outrageous, and service is in a more casual cafe-like setting.)
There are many many historical houses open for tours in the region, and this is one of the finer ones, particularly around the Christmas holidays. Guided tours.
7 locals recommend
Alexander Ramsey House
265 Exchange St SThere are many many historical houses open for tours in the region, and this is one of the finer ones, particularly around the Christmas holidays. Guided tours.
Owned and run by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; a great example of a unique born-in-the-Midwest architectural style called the Prairie School. Only open occasionally, but if the MIA is on your agenda anyway, try to plan your visit for a day when they can shuttle you over to this house.
6 locals recommend
Purcell Cutts House
2328 Lake PlOwned and run by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts; a great example of a unique born-in-the-Midwest architectural style called the Prairie School. Only open occasionally, but if the MIA is on your agenda anyway, try to plan your visit for a day when they can shuttle you over to this house.
Touted as one of the five best modern art museums in the country, with an extensive Sculpture Garden out the front.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlTouted as one of the five best modern art museums in the country, with an extensive Sculpture Garden out the front.
A tiny but worthwhile art museum on the University of Minnesota campus; check online to see what their exhibit is at any given moment, as they frequently rotate. Excellent curation can be counted on.
93 locals recommend
Weisman Art Museum
333 E River PkwyA tiny but worthwhile art museum on the University of Minnesota campus; check online to see what their exhibit is at any given moment, as they frequently rotate. Excellent curation can be counted on.
Unexpectedly gorgeous museum that, unsurprisingly, has an exceptional collection of Russian art.
51 locals recommend
The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens AveUnexpectedly gorgeous museum that, unsurprisingly, has an exceptional collection of Russian art.
Not only a great central library, but a very comfortable place to sit and work; find interesting speakers; locate resources. Beautiful new building feels like a haven of literacy.
14 locals recommend
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet MallNot only a great central library, but a very comfortable place to sit and work; find interesting speakers; locate resources. Beautiful new building feels like a haven of literacy.
Our closest neighborhood library is great: spacious and bright with helpful staff, with all the usual library options.
14 locals recommend
Walker Library
2880 Hennepin AveOur closest neighborhood library is great: spacious and bright with helpful staff, with all the usual library options.
Everything Else
From as early as you can eke a radish out of the ground, the farmer's market is a great weekend stop (it runs all week, but the most vendors show up on the weekends). Even earlier, since there are so many people in the region doing hotbox farming. Be prepared to walk, and ask us for advice on the sneakiest places to park, as things can get bogged down. Best choice: bike.
41 locals recommend
Minneapolis Farmers Market
312 East Lyndale Ave NFrom as early as you can eke a radish out of the ground, the farmer's market is a great weekend stop (it runs all week, but the most vendors show up on the weekends). Even earlier, since there are so many people in the region doing hotbox farming. Be prepared to walk, and ask us for advice on the sneakiest places to park, as things can get bogged down. Best choice: bike.
Our local farmer's market is definitely the place to do your veggie shopping for the whole week. Friendly, just-the-right-size small; several eating options, typically. Summer only, obvs.
Kingfield Farmers Market
4055 Nicollet AveOur local farmer's market is definitely the place to do your veggie shopping for the whole week. Friendly, just-the-right-size small; several eating options, typically. Summer only, obvs.
Sightseeing
Check out the Parks Department public art tours -- they'll be a terrific introduction to the different Minneapolis neighborhoods, each with a distinctively different character. Borrow a bike from the basement and go for a cruise, complete with a cultural explainer!
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Minneapolis Park Police
2117 West River Road NorthCheck out the Parks Department public art tours -- they'll be a terrific introduction to the different Minneapolis neighborhoods, each with a distinctively different character. Borrow a bike from the basement and go for a cruise, complete with a cultural explainer!
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