Guidebook for Minneapolis
Everything Else
Modo Yoga Minneapolis
3252 W Lake StGreat Hot Yoga with a welcoming strong community.
Yoga Center of Minneapolis
103 N 2nd StOne of the best (and oldest) yoga places in town - not heated.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3060 Excelsior BlvdWalk or drive - it takes the same amount of time.
Food Scene
Great local coffee place, make sure to try the bittersweet chocolate cookies.
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Rustica
3224 W Lake StGreat local coffee place, make sure to try the bittersweet chocolate cookies.
Our favorite pizza place. They have the "Bambino" for kids!
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Punch Pizza Lake Calhoun
3226 W Lake StOur favorite pizza place. They have the "Bambino" for kids!
Fantastic for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Family owned, great almond milk late as well.
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yum! Kitchen and Bakery
4000 Minnetonka BlvdFantastic for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Family owned, great almond milk late as well.
Best sushi in Minneapolis. Great outdoor patio in summer.
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Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro
3070 Excelsior BlvdBest sushi in Minneapolis. Great outdoor patio in summer.
Starbucks
4201 Minnetonka BlvdIf you're looking for a drive thru latte, this is your closest bet.
Barbette
1600 W Lake StGreat local french food - romantic yet kid friendly.
Salsa a la Salsa
2841 Hennepin Avenue SouthOur favorite local Mexican joint.
Giordano's
2700 Hennepin AveA taste of Chicago Pizza here in Minneapolis!
The Kenwood Restaurant
2115 W 21st StFantastic local place, a bit fancy.
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
2610 Lyndale Ave SOrganic everything, including the people.
Peoples Organic
12934 Minnetonka BlvdSome great vegan options.
Moose & Sadie's
212 3rd Ave NMy favorite vegan food spot.
Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveNice family style Italian
The best nachos in the twin cities hands down. There are 2 other locations, but NE neighborhood is worth checking out. Oh, and the rooster burger is good too! :)
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The Bulldog NE
The best nachos in the twin cities hands down. There are 2 other locations, but NE neighborhood is worth checking out. Oh, and the rooster burger is good too! :)
Nightingale
2551 Lyndale Ave SGreat place to eat, we recommend the octopus.
We recommend the fried chicken (ask for the gravy sauce on the side) and scallops.
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4 Bells
1610 Harmon PlWe recommend the fried chicken (ask for the gravy sauce on the side) and scallops.
Some might think self-serve-all-you-can-eat cinnamon role icing is a bad idea, we're ok with it. The scones and coffee cake are great too.
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Isles Bun & Coffee
1424 W 28th StSome might think self-serve-all-you-can-eat cinnamon role icing is a bad idea, we're ok with it. The scones and coffee cake are great too.
Iconic ice-cream parlor - we recommend "oreo" and "formerly known as nicollet pothole" flavors - oh - and chocolate chip raspberry - and .. you'll see.
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Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe
1007 W Franklin AveIconic ice-cream parlor - we recommend "oreo" and "formerly known as nicollet pothole" flavors - oh - and chocolate chip raspberry - and .. you'll see.
THE best brunch in the twin cities. No reservations, call aheads are ok for parities of 7 or more. Go early, leave happy.
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Good Day Cafe
5410 Wayzata BlvdTHE best brunch in the twin cities. No reservations, call aheads are ok for parities of 7 or more. Go early, leave happy.
Alma
528 University Ave SEMake reservations early - weekends fill up fast. Great local chef.
Only open summers - but the best fish tacos around. Rent a paddle boat here and tour the lakes!
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Tin Fish Restaurant
3000 E Calhoun PkwyOnly open summers - but the best fish tacos around. Rent a paddle boat here and tour the lakes!
Best carrot cake in the twin cities, great espresso, iced tea, and gelato. Great brunch/breakfast place too - best Huevos Rancheros in the twin cities.
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Wilde Cafe & Spirits
65 SE Main StBest carrot cake in the twin cities, great espresso, iced tea, and gelato. Great brunch/breakfast place too - best Huevos Rancheros in the twin cities.
Sightseeing
Kenilworth Trail
Kenilworth TrailThe world famous Minneapolis park trail system is steps away.
Starchitect design, free open cantilevered outdoor deck for visitors, it's a great walk along the Mississippi.
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I-Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd StStarchitect design, free open cantilevered outdoor deck for visitors, it's a great walk along the Mississippi.
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlCheck out some fine works and views.
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveNice walking area.
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrNice park to visit.
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayGreat lake for walking, running, biking and site seeing.
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy EGreat lake for walking and running.
Great lake for swimming, canoeing, and laying on one of it's three public beaches.
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Cedar Lake Point Beach
Cedar Lake ParkwayGreat lake for swimming, canoeing, and laying on one of it's three public beaches.
Arts & Culture
Best movie theatre around. You get reserved seating and they have a theatre with VIP / food / drinking area.
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Showplace Icon Theatre
1625 West End BlvdBest movie theatre around. You get reserved seating and they have a theatre with VIP / food / drinking area.
Nice local theatre that shows interesting independent and mainstream flicks.
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Landmark's Lagoon Cinema
1320 Lagoon AveNice local theatre that shows interesting independent and mainstream flicks.
Shopping
It's one of those things, you can't miss it, but it needs to be said.
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Mall of America station
Ikea WayIt's one of those things, you can't miss it, but it needs to be said.
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin AveNice local place.