Guidebook for Minneapolis
Food Scene
Awesome little shop with delicious, authentic Irish style fare on one of the more charming streets in NE.
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The Anchor Fish & Chips
302 13th Ave NEAwesome little shop with delicious, authentic Irish style fare on one of the more charming streets in NE.
Maeve's is a charming neighborhood coffee shop within walking distance of the apartment. Serving small bites for breakfast and lunch, they are homey, comfortable, and have a great, relaxed atmosphere to sit and do work.
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Maeve's Cafe
300 13th Ave NEMaeve's is a charming neighborhood coffee shop within walking distance of the apartment. Serving small bites for breakfast and lunch, they are homey, comfortable, and have a great, relaxed atmosphere to sit and do work.
Matchbox is a tiny little cooperative coffee shop that is a tiny house version of a coffee shop. Cash only. Lovely outdoor patio area open seasonally.
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Matchbox Coffee Shop
1306 NE 2nd StMatchbox is a tiny little cooperative coffee shop that is a tiny house version of a coffee shop. Cash only. Lovely outdoor patio area open seasonally.
For any grocery needs, Eastside is our local neighborhood co-op. They also provide deli foods to go, breakfast pastries, fresh-squeezed juices, and smoothies made to order.
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Eastside Food Co-op
2551 Central Ave NEFor any grocery needs, Eastside is our local neighborhood co-op. They also provide deli foods to go, breakfast pastries, fresh-squeezed juices, and smoothies made to order.
My favorite place to go for Robata, really cool ambiance, really lovely waitstaff, very close. Great late night option, as they usually serve food until midnight-1am.
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Masu Sushi & Robata
330 E Hennepin AveMy favorite place to go for Robata, really cool ambiance, really lovely waitstaff, very close. Great late night option, as they usually serve food until midnight-1am.
The Sample Room is a foodie-haven, with lovely old-school class and charm, nestled alongside a quieter part of the Mississippi. I have yet to be disappointed with any of their house-prepared fare. Delicious, thoughtful, and seasonal small plates abound, daily specials, house-made sausage, brunch options on the weekends, and specialty craft beer, wine, and spirit flights all available until the wee hours.
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The Sample Room
2124 Marshall St NEThe Sample Room is a foodie-haven, with lovely old-school class and charm, nestled alongside a quieter part of the Mississippi. I have yet to be disappointed with any of their house-prepared fare. Delicious, thoughtful, and seasonal small plates abound, daily specials, house-made sausage, brunch options on the weekends, and specialty craft beer, wine, and spirit flights all available until the wee hours.
My favorite neighborhood restaurant, and some of the best Thai food in the metro area. Reasonably priced, organic, humble, delicious, fresh food, lovely waitstaff. The khao soi will blow your mind. Seriously.
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Sen Yai Sen Lek Thai
2422 Central Ave NEMy favorite neighborhood restaurant, and some of the best Thai food in the metro area. Reasonably priced, organic, humble, delicious, fresh food, lovely waitstaff. The khao soi will blow your mind. Seriously.
Really delicious food, family-style serving options, you won't regret going here. Seasonal patio seating with a firepit. Order the yucca fries.
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Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveReally delicious food, family-style serving options, you won't regret going here. Seasonal patio seating with a firepit. Order the yucca fries.
Modern diner fare with lots of options for everyone. Close to the apartment, great stop for an ice cream treat and a sandwich.
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The Bad Waitress Northeast
700 Central Ave NEModern diner fare with lots of options for everyone. Close to the apartment, great stop for an ice cream treat and a sandwich.
Fabulous Mexican tapas style fare. Thoughtfully, artfully created plates that I can't rave enough about. Fancier vibe, charming little spot for a nice, romantic evening out.
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Costa Blanca Bistro
2416 Central Ave NEFabulous Mexican tapas style fare. Thoughtfully, artfully created plates that I can't rave enough about. Fancier vibe, charming little spot for a nice, romantic evening out.
Wonderful, friendly, quick service, with cafeteria style ordering, budget-friendly, large portions of fresh, delicious Mexican food.
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Maya Cuisine
1840 Central Ave NEWonderful, friendly, quick service, with cafeteria style ordering, budget-friendly, large portions of fresh, delicious Mexican food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tattersall is a distillery within walking distance of the apartment. A speakeasy-feeling experience, it is full of old-school class and often has live DJ's spinning, while the world-class bartenders/mixologists whip up some of the most inventive, delicious drinks I have personally experienced with their own house-made spirits and mixes.
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Tattersall Distilling
1620 Central Ave NETattersall is a distillery within walking distance of the apartment. A speakeasy-feeling experience, it is full of old-school class and often has live DJ's spinning, while the world-class bartenders/mixologists whip up some of the most inventive, delicious drinks I have personally experienced with their own house-made spirits and mixes.
The 331 club is your uber-crowded, neighborhood hipster dive bar. Live music (usually no cover) most nights, large back patio area that is open seasonally. Music ranges from acoustic/folks/indie to rock/DJs/etc.
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331 Club
331 13th Ave NEThe 331 club is your uber-crowded, neighborhood hipster dive bar. Live music (usually no cover) most nights, large back patio area that is open seasonally. Music ranges from acoustic/folks/indie to rock/DJs/etc.
If you feel like sipping a deliciously chilled martini in a really sexy, chill bar that feels like a cross between a Victorian green room and a manly smoking den, this is your spot.
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Erte
323 13th Avenue NortheastIf you feel like sipping a deliciously chilled martini in a really sexy, chill bar that feels like a cross between a Victorian green room and a manly smoking den, this is your spot.
One of the most well-respected mixology joints in the metro area, this speakeasy-style bar is a nice little adventure.
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Marvel Bar
50 2nd Avenue SouthOne of the most well-respected mixology joints in the metro area, this speakeasy-style bar is a nice little adventure.
Just a short walk from the apartment, one of the many beloved micro-breweries of NE Minneapolis.
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Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd StJust a short walk from the apartment, one of the many beloved micro-breweries of NE Minneapolis.
Just a short walk from the apartment, one of the many beloved micro-breweries of NE Minneapolis.
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Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveJust a short walk from the apartment, one of the many beloved micro-breweries of NE Minneapolis.
If you want a legit NE dive bar. With karaoke.
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NE Moose Bar & Grill
356 Monroe St NEIf you want a legit NE dive bar. With karaoke.
NE's gay bar. Drag, brunch, patio seating, drink deals, DJ nights, find them all here.
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LUSH
990 Central Ave NENE's gay bar. Drag, brunch, patio seating, drink deals, DJ nights, find them all here.
Northeast Palace Inc
2500 4th St NEAnother properly authentic NE dive bar experience. With an awesome patio.
Sightseeing
Touristy, but worth the visit, one of the more scenic places to meander in the downtown area. For classic, beautiful day and/or night views of downtown, NE neighborhoods, Nicollet Island, and/or the Mississippi River herself, it's hard to think of a better spot.
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Iphondo le Stone Arch
100 Portland AveTouristy, but worth the visit, one of the more scenic places to meander in the downtown area. For classic, beautiful day and/or night views of downtown, NE neighborhoods, Nicollet Island, and/or the Mississippi River herself, it's hard to think of a better spot.
Parks & Nature
Boom Island park stretches out along the NE banks of the Mississippi river, giving stunning views of the downtown skylines, as well as of Nicollet Island. Follow the walking paths across a small footbridge to connect to Nicollet Island's walking paths.
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Boom Island Park
724 Sibley St NEBoom Island park stretches out along the NE banks of the Mississippi river, giving stunning views of the downtown skylines, as well as of Nicollet Island. Follow the walking paths across a small footbridge to connect to Nicollet Island's walking paths.
One of the closest parks to the apartment, includes playground, walking paths, seasonal kid's wading pool, as well as hocky, tennis, & basketball courts, a baseball/football field, etc.
Logan Park
690 13th Ave NEOne of the closest parks to the apartment, includes playground, walking paths, seasonal kid's wading pool, as well as hocky, tennis, & basketball courts, a baseball/football field, etc.
Arts & Culture
One of the top 5 modern art museums in the country, the WAC is a must-see spot for any art-lovers. Free admission first Saturdays of the month, and Thursday nights after 5p. Stunning downtown views from the south from their observation areas.
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I-Center ye-Art ye-Walker
725 Vineland PlOne of the top 5 modern art museums in the country, the WAC is a must-see spot for any art-lovers. Free admission first Saturdays of the month, and Thursday nights after 5p. Stunning downtown views from the south from their observation areas.
Free admission every day (except to special shows), this is another must-see for art-lovers. The Mia's impressive space and collection, as well as their events, will give you hours of entertainment.
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Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SFree admission every day (except to special shows), this is another must-see for art-lovers. The Mia's impressive space and collection, as well as their events, will give you hours of entertainment.