Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Milton's is a fantastic local eatery. Soul food, American eats, wine & beer offered in a relaxed space with a couch & free WiFi.
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Milton's
3545 Douglas Dr NMilton's is a fantastic local eatery. Soul food, American eats, wine & beer offered in a relaxed space with a couch & free WiFi.
Restaurant is walking distance and owned by a local couple. Offering Traditional Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai dishes are the focus at this contemporary mainstay.
Gion Restaurant
9418 36th Ave NRestaurant is walking distance and owned by a local couple. Offering Traditional Vietnamese, Chinese & Thai dishes are the focus at this contemporary mainstay.
Caribou Coffee
5551 W Lake StWalk to Caribou for your caffeine fix!
Serving up some casual seafood and drinks - it is a welcomed spot after your hike through the falls! They have outdoor seating or grab your food and make a picnic in the park!
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Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveServing up some casual seafood and drinks - it is a welcomed spot after your hike through the falls! They have outdoor seating or grab your food and make a picnic in the park!
Vibrant, light-filled eatery, serving sandwiches & flatbreads, in a calm setting, with a courtyard.
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Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StVibrant, light-filled eatery, serving sandwiches & flatbreads, in a calm setting, with a courtyard.
Nothing fancy here - but if you love breakfast this is the place for you! The best greasy spoon type breakfast in the metro - unlimited coffee refills! Get the Huevos Rancheros - my personal fav.
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Fat Nat's Eggs
3530 Winnetka Ave NNothing fancy here - but if you love breakfast this is the place for you! The best greasy spoon type breakfast in the metro - unlimited coffee refills! Get the Huevos Rancheros - my personal fav.
A fun iconic place to sit on the patio and overlook the Mississippi River. It has a fun tiki-theme atmosphere serving up American food, pizza, and specialty drinks.
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Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NEA fun iconic place to sit on the patio and overlook the Mississippi River. It has a fun tiki-theme atmosphere serving up American food, pizza, and specialty drinks.
If you look "mom and pop shop" up in the dictionary, their picture would be there. The shop may not look like much from the outside, or inside for that matter, but you're not there for the ambiance. You're there for the donuts! They sell out quickly so best come early.
Valley Pastries
2570 Hillsboro Ave NIf you look "mom and pop shop" up in the dictionary, their picture would be there. The shop may not look like much from the outside, or inside for that matter, but you're not there for the ambiance. You're there for the donuts! They sell out quickly so best come early.
HAVE BREAKFAST......
Here have a BIG breakfast.
Part of the fun of a Good Day outing is coming when half the world has the same idea...on weekends . Then, the vast parking lot is full, there's a line out the door...there's a line snaking around the waiting area and you can hardly hear yourself talk.
Is the breakfast worth all this? Most people think so...we think so too.
MENU: Large with long lists of usual breakfast fare and then some more. "Eggs bene" with lots of variations. Here the "bene" sauce is done correctly and they are smooth and tasty. Bacons and sausages in all shapes and forms are equally good. Kids will LOVE all the waffles and pancakes with "fixings" ...and their parents will add in one or two pancakes ...say the pecan or banana.. to their egg order.
SPECIALS HERE: The huge cinnamon buns, and breakfast bar items. Juices of all sorts with fizz or fuzz to wake you up. A complete bar with wine/beer makes a breakfast a brunch.
SERVICE: Fast and cheerful and very accurate. It seems like staff are used to special orders of extras and "hold the...". Their got our order right in all details
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Good Day Cafe
5410 Wayzata BlvdHAVE BREAKFAST......
Here have a BIG breakfast.
Part of the fun of a Good Day outing is coming when half the world has the same idea...on weekends . Then, the vast parking lot is full, there's a line out the door...there's a line snaking around the waiting area and you can hardly hear yourself talk.
Is the breakfast worth all this? Most people think so...we think so too.
MENU: Large with long lists of usual breakfast fare and then some more. "Eggs bene" with lots of variations. Here the "bene" sauce is done correctly and they are smooth and tasty. Bacons and sausages in all shapes and forms are equally good. Kids will LOVE all the waffles and pancakes with "fixings" ...and their parents will add in one or two pancakes ...say the pecan or banana.. to their egg order.
SPECIALS HERE: The huge cinnamon buns, and breakfast bar items. Juices of all sorts with fizz or fuzz to wake you up. A complete bar with wine/beer makes a breakfast a brunch.
SERVICE: Fast and cheerful and very accurate. It seems like staff are used to special orders of extras and "hold the...". Their got our order right in all details
Acclaimed spot offering an eclectic menu of elevated comfort fare for dinner & late-night dining.
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112 Eatery
112 N 3rd StAcclaimed spot offering an eclectic menu of elevated comfort fare for dinner & late-night dining.
Cozy hangout decked out in muted hues & stainless steel serves up a French-inspired menu.
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Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st StCozy hangout decked out in muted hues & stainless steel serves up a French-inspired menu.
Eco-conscious cafe in a historic venue serving Nordic-influenced fare using local, organic products
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The Bachelor Farmer Cafe
200 N 1st StEco-conscious cafe in a historic venue serving Nordic-influenced fare using local, organic products
Polished American eatery providing creative takes on Midwestern home cooking, plus weekend brunch. Go for brunch and try the Ropa Vieja!
Haute Dish
119 N Washington AvePolished American eatery providing creative takes on Midwestern home cooking, plus weekend brunch. Go for brunch and try the Ropa Vieja!
From the owners of Psycho Suzi's comes Betty Dangers, a cheeky prepster haven. The menu is Mexican-gone-East Coast, but the amenities are where it's at: A mini-golf course weaves through the restaurant and a dining car ferris wheel stands outside.
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Betty Dangers Country Club
2501 Marshall St NEFrom the owners of Psycho Suzi's comes Betty Dangers, a cheeky prepster haven. The menu is Mexican-gone-East Coast, but the amenities are where it's at: A mini-golf course weaves through the restaurant and a dining car ferris wheel stands outside.
The pulled smoked pork and chicken are very good, both smoky and firm and not soupy and Crock-Pot-evoking the way they are at lesser spots. The potato chips are handmade and served warm in paper bags, the way they probably are in heaven.
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Q fanatic Artisan BBQ
6009 Nicollet AveThe pulled smoked pork and chicken are very good, both smoky and firm and not soupy and Crock-Pot-evoking the way they are at lesser spots. The potato chips are handmade and served warm in paper bags, the way they probably are in heaven.
Year after year, this James Beard Award–winning spot known for being a solid night out has been putting up plates of dry, filled, and fresh pastas like none other. Chef/owner Isaac Becker and his wife, Nancy St. Pierre, haven’t messed with what they know people want, namely pillowy gnocchi with cauliflower served by an expertly trained staff in a dark clubhouse that sets the tone for the North Loop.
Great Plate: So elemental, the signature smoked spaghetti alla chitarra with brown butter and lobster reminds us why we keep coming back.
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Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveYear after year, this James Beard Award–winning spot known for being a solid night out has been putting up plates of dry, filled, and fresh pastas like none other. Chef/owner Isaac Becker and his wife, Nancy St. Pierre, haven’t messed with what they know people want, namely pillowy gnocchi with cauliflower served by an expertly trained staff in a dark clubhouse that sets the tone for the North Loop.
Great Plate: So elemental, the signature smoked spaghetti alla chitarra with brown butter and lobster reminds us why we keep coming back.
Essentials
Target
900 Nicollet MallBecause, you always need something from Target! :)
If you haven't experienced Trader Joe's, you need to go! One of our favorites!
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Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th StIf you haven't experienced Trader Joe's, you need to go! One of our favorites!
Love our new HyVee located almost within walking distance from our home! It's a grocery store known for it's quality products and reasonable prices. It has GREAT produce and the grab-and go stations are really good too!
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Hy-Vee
8200 N 42nd AveLove our new HyVee located almost within walking distance from our home! It's a grocery store known for it's quality products and reasonable prices. It has GREAT produce and the grab-and go stations are really good too!
A gym that offers a indoor track, workout machines, classes, pool, sauna and steam room. You need a membership to enter but tell them you are moving to the area and are potentially interested in joining - they might hook you up with a free week trial.
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Life Time Fitness
4239 Winnetka Ave NA gym that offers a indoor track, workout machines, classes, pool, sauna and steam room. You need a membership to enter but tell them you are moving to the area and are potentially interested in joining - they might hook you up with a free week trial.
Sightseeing
Hit the trails or see the beautiful gardens. If you're up for it - Theo Wirth also connects to more lakes around Minneapolis
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Theodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyHit the trails or see the beautiful gardens. If you're up for it - Theo Wirth also connects to more lakes around Minneapolis
A nice walk from our home. We like to frequently go for after dinner walks around the lake!
Northwood Parkway
Northwood ParkwayA nice walk from our home. We like to frequently go for after dinner walks around the lake!
Great park with multiple hiking trails good for people of all ages. Several bridges with scenic views of Minnehaha Falls. Also, be sure to grab a picnic lunch at Sea Salt.
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrGreat park with multiple hiking trails good for people of all ages. Several bridges with scenic views of Minnehaha Falls. Also, be sure to grab a picnic lunch at Sea Salt.
One of our favorite dates! We walk the bridge before or after dinner and take in the beautiful skyline of Minneapolis!
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Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveOne of our favorite dates! We walk the bridge before or after dinner and take in the beautiful skyline of Minneapolis!
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlSee the iconic, Cherry & Spoon!
Entertainment & Activities
The zoo and the beautiful conservatory are a fun trip! You don't have to dedicate an entire day to it, so it makes a nice weekend diversion. The price is right as it's free!
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrThe zoo and the beautiful conservatory are a fun trip! You don't have to dedicate an entire day to it, so it makes a nice weekend diversion. The price is right as it's free!
Catch at Twins Game at the new Target Field! We are not avid baseball fans, but the ballpark, the setting, even the food, makes this place a gem. We love this place!
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Target Field Station
Catch at Twins Game at the new Target Field! We are not avid baseball fans, but the ballpark, the setting, even the food, makes this place a gem. We love this place!
Arts & Culture
Great place to see in the city! The exhibits are are ever-changing and interesting. Also, a free activity!
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SGreat place to see in the city! The exhibits are are ever-changing and interesting. Also, a free activity!
Shopping
....because it's Costco. Plus, you don't need a membership for the liquor store!
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Costco Wholesale
5801 W 16th St....because it's Costco. Plus, you don't need a membership for the liquor store!
Parks & Nature
Rentals are available at the address to rent Kayaks or Canoes. Take a spin around Lake Calhoun or work your way up to the Lake of the Isles and take in the beautiful homes. Bring a cooler and a snack!
3000 E Calhoun Pkwy
3000 East Calhoun ParkwayRentals are available at the address to rent Kayaks or Canoes. Take a spin around Lake Calhoun or work your way up to the Lake of the Isles and take in the beautiful homes. Bring a cooler and a snack!
Lake Harriet recalls a bygone era, a sort of vacationland idyll. Enjoy a night of music at the bandshell and soak up the simplicity of summer at its best.
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy
4135 West Lake Harriet ParkwayLake Harriet recalls a bygone era, a sort of vacationland idyll. Enjoy a night of music at the bandshell and soak up the simplicity of summer at its best.