Guidebook for our Neighborhood
Food Scene
Nice, casual atmosphere. More restaurant than bar. Good food. Outdoor seating, seasonally. You won't be disappointed.
55 abantu bendawo batusa
The Lowbrow
4244 Nicollet AveNice, casual atmosphere. More restaurant than bar. Good food. Outdoor seating, seasonally. You won't be disappointed.
Southern US foods, done gourmet style. Fried chicken (with choices of spiciness on the batter) is great.
104 abantu bendawo batusa
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveSouthern US foods, done gourmet style. Fried chicken (with choices of spiciness on the batter) is great.
Late night and brunch comfort food. Wow, those hashbrowns.
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Nighthawks Diner & Bar
3753 Nicollet AveLate night and brunch comfort food. Wow, those hashbrowns.
The best vegetarian Pho (noodle soup) and vegetarian egg rolls we've had.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Vo's Vietnamese Restaurant
3450 Lyndale Ave SThe best vegetarian Pho (noodle soup) and vegetarian egg rolls we've had.
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveGreat Latin food and craft cocktails
Patisserie 46
4552 Grand Ave SPastries to die for!
Cafe Ena
4601 Grand Ave SGreat patio and excellent food!
Five Watt Coffee, Kingfield
3745 Nicollet AveGreat Coffee!
Bread & Pickle
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwypopcorn, ice- cream refreshments at the lake
Royal Grounds Coffee
4161 Grand Ave SGreat Coffee and cute patio
Apoy
4301 Nicollet AvenueWe have not tried this place yet. Please try it and give us a review!
We have not tried this place yet. Please try it and give us a review!
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Petite León
3800 Nicollet AvenueWe have not tried this place yet. Please try it and give us a review!
Mexican groceries and excellent freshly-made chicken and pork tamales!
6 abantu bendawo batusa
Cinco De Mayo Mercado
3733 Nicollet AveMexican groceries and excellent freshly-made chicken and pork tamales!
Sightseeing
Bike, walk, run around Lake Harriet. Or, rent a paddleboard, canoe or kayak. Swim. Picnic.
185 abantu bendawo batusa
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyBike, walk, run around Lake Harriet. Or, rent a paddleboard, canoe or kayak. Swim. Picnic.
Rose and trial gardens. Beautiful, in season.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden
4124 Roseway RdRose and trial gardens. Beautiful, in season.
Japanese garden, with willows and rock gardens. Nice picnic spot.
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden
4124 Roseway RdJapanese garden, with willows and rock gardens. Nice picnic spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake StLike a good speakeasy, the entrance is hard to find!
Everything Else
Great co-op grocery store for all your organic needs
74 abantu bendawo batusa
Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store
317 E 38th StGreat co-op grocery store for all your organic needs
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens AveBeautiful!
Shopping
Uptown
Lots of restaurants, bars and shopping
Entertainment & Activities
Landmark's Lagoon Cinema
1320 Lagoon AveGreat indie movies