Guidebook for Minneapolis
Entertainment & Activities
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SMovies, 1950s decor, enthusiastic audiences.
Classic and independent films in an intimate environment.
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Trylon Micro Cinema
2820 E 33rd StClassic and independent films in an intimate environment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Maybe it will be kilt night when you stop in! Or trivia night. Or sea chantey night. Or...!
Veg-friendly bar food.
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Merlins Rest Pub
3601 E Lake StMaybe it will be kilt night when you stop in! Or trivia night. Or sea chantey night. Or...!
Veg-friendly bar food.
Burgers and beer. And really good french fries. Veg friendly bar food.
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Blue Door Pub Longfellow
3448 42nd Ave SBurgers and beer. And really good french fries. Veg friendly bar food.
Palmer's Bar
500 Cedar AveBest dive bar in town. Live music.
If you're a Prince fan, this music venue is a must-see.
If you're a Prince super-fan, take a stroll by the Purple Rain house, right in the Howe neighborhood (near my house). Snelling Ave between 34th and 35th. You'll know the one.
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First Avenue
701 N 1st AveIf you're a Prince fan, this music venue is a must-see.
If you're a Prince super-fan, take a stroll by the Purple Rain house, right in the Howe neighborhood (near my house). Snelling Ave between 34th and 35th. You'll know the one.
Brewpub with rotating seasonal taps. Great patio in the summertime! Great happy hours.
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Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StBrewpub with rotating seasonal taps. Great patio in the summertime! Great happy hours.
Arbeiter Brewing Company
3038 Minnehaha AvenueBeer on a patio! Lawn games & food trucks.
Food Scene
Turtle Bread
4205 E 34th StDelicious soups (and bread).
tacos!!! and beer. and a whole counter of hot sauce choices.
fish, vegetarian & vegan options available.
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Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha Avetacos!!! and beer. and a whole counter of hot sauce choices.
fish, vegetarian & vegan options available.
One of the best Ethiopian restaurants in town. Many vegan and vegetarian options available.
Katar River | Restaurant & Bakery
2751 Minnehaha AveOne of the best Ethiopian restaurants in town. Many vegan and vegetarian options available.
Eat the momos. Just do it!
Veg-friendly.
(This restaurant is actually at 2910 East Lake Street. The map keeps placing it in its former location. Sorry).
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Himalayan Restaurant
2910 E Lake StEat the momos. Just do it!
Veg-friendly.
(This restaurant is actually at 2910 East Lake Street. The map keeps placing it in its former location. Sorry).
Pizza for everyone! Many vegan and vegetarian options available. Gluten free, too. They deliver.
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Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AvePizza for everyone! Many vegan and vegetarian options available. Gluten free, too. They deliver.
Hi-Lo Diner
4020 E Lake StHardTimes Cafe
1821 Riverside AveWorker-owned punk veg cafe. Almost always open (6am-4am).
Lunch time! It's beyond the neighborhood, but completely worth mentioning. Cheap, fast, delicious.
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Jasmine Deli
2532 Nicollet AveLunch time! It's beyond the neighborhood, but completely worth mentioning. Cheap, fast, delicious.
Milkweed
3822 E Lake StLocally owned coffee shop, gluten free treats, great space to get some work done.
The BEST Ethiopian restaurant in town (and there are a LOT to choose from!). They use fresh veggies daily.
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Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant
3915 Hiawatha AveThe BEST Ethiopian restaurant in town (and there are a LOT to choose from!). They use fresh veggies daily.
All Square
4047 Minnehaha AveGrilled cheese shop with a mission for social justice.
The Bungalow Club
4300 E Lake StGorgeous patio, stellar drinks, fancy pants food
Okome House
4457 42nd Ave SJapanese comfort food. Veg options abound.
Essentials
Seward Community Co-op
2823 E Franklin AveOur friendly neighborhood food coop.
United Noodles
2015 E 24th StGreat asian supermarket. They also have a cafe inside.
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave SThis is the closest grocery store. It has all the basics.
Donation based yoga and meditation classes. Drop-ins welcome.
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Common Ground Meditation Center
2700 E 26th StDonation based yoga and meditation classes. Drop-ins welcome.
East Lake Library
2727 E Lake StCub Foods
1104 Lagoon AveBig box grocery store. Open 24/7.
very inexpensive; organic produce; they have a limited selection. bring your own bag.
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ALDI
1311 E Franklin Avevery inexpensive; organic produce; they have a limited selection. bring your own bag.
Shopping
Lovely shop with many locally and artist made gift items for every member of the family (including doggies).
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CorAzoN
526 Selby AveLovely shop with many locally and artist made gift items for every member of the family (including doggies).
The Hub Bike Co-op
3016 Minnehaha AveA cooperatively run bike shop.
Target
1329 5th St SEIf you forgot anything, Target will have it.
Pharmacy on-site.
Midwest Mountaineering
309 Cedar AveFor your outdoor gear.
Depth of Field Yarn
409 Cedar AveYarn!
independent book shop. check out the cafe (Geek Love) in back!
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Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Aveindependent book shop. check out the cafe (Geek Love) in back!
Artist-run shop for all your metaphysical needs. Located in the heart of the Minneapolis Witch District.
The Future
2223 E 35th StArtist-run shop for all your metaphysical needs. Located in the heart of the Minneapolis Witch District.
Glittery fantastic smarty pants enamel pins! Shares space with The Future (see other shops listed)
Gigi's Flair Emporium
2223 East 35th StreetGlittery fantastic smarty pants enamel pins! Shares space with The Future (see other shops listed)
Parks & Nature
See the falls, hike the paths, chill at an outdoor concert.
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Minnehaha Regional Park
4801 S Minnehaha DrSee the falls, hike the paths, chill at an outdoor concert.
It's fun to stroll through this giant community garden and see what's growing. The Dowling Garden is believed to be one of the last two remaining Victory Gardens in use today.
Dowling Community Garden
East 39th StreetIt's fun to stroll through this giant community garden and see what's growing. The Dowling Garden is believed to be one of the last two remaining Victory Gardens in use today.
You can hike the trail down to the river or south to Minnehaha Falls. Some sections are paved, others are dirt.
Mississippi Gorge Regional Park
3349 W River PkwyYou can hike the trail down to the river or south to Minnehaha Falls. Some sections are paved, others are dirt.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous at all times of day/night. Walk or bike across the mighty Mississippi.
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Isibhulisi saseStone Arch
100 Portland AveGorgeous at all times of day/night. Walk or bike across the mighty Mississippi.