Heidi’s guidebook - What's within a mile of the house?
Food scene
Northern Fires Pizza
1839 East 42nd StreetAmazing wood fired pizza and only 3 blocks away.
Authentic Mexican ... 3 block walk from the house. Huge portions.
12 locals recommend
Hamburguesas El Gordo
4157 Cedar AveAuthentic Mexican ... 3 block walk from the house. Huge portions.
This would probably be categorized as a “hole in the wall,” but they serve up some excellent food. I live the fried rice! Can deliver through Grub Hub.
7 locals recommend
Bill's Garden Chinese Gourmet
4209 S 28th AveThis would probably be categorized as a “hole in the wall,” but they serve up some excellent food. I live the fried rice! Can deliver through Grub Hub.
A Baker's Wife's Pastry Shop
4200 S 28th AveDelicious pastries and home made bread.
If youv'e got a hankerin' for a burger, onion rings and a beer ... this is the place! 3 blocks away from the house.
6 locals recommend
Cedar Inn
4155 Cedar Ave SIf youv'e got a hankerin' for a burger, onion rings and a beer ... this is the place! 3 blocks away from the house.
Another bar/restaurant. A bit more upscale than the Cedar Inn. .6 Miles from the house.
51 locals recommend
Buster's On 28th
4204 S 28th AveAnother bar/restaurant. A bit more upscale than the Cedar Inn. .6 Miles from the house.
Local coffee/wine bar with patio for Covid safety.
21 locals recommend
Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
3746 23rd Ave SLocal coffee/wine bar with patio for Covid safety.
Starbucks
5351 Lyndale Ave S.8 miles away from house.
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveGet the original Juicy Lucy here!!! Greasy and proud :) (.8 miles)
Coffee and breakfast place. Lots of gluten free options. They have the best almond & chocolat croissants than I've ever had! (.9 miles from house)
56 locals recommend
May Day Café
3440 Bloomington AveCoffee and breakfast place. Lots of gluten free options. They have the best almond & chocolat croissants than I've ever had! (.9 miles from house)
Another local coffee shop that is walkable. They also have a bike shop, so it adds a different vibe.
30 locals recommend
Angry Catfish Bicycle and Coffee Bar
2900 E 42nd StAnother local coffee shop that is walkable. They also have a bike shop, so it adds a different vibe.
You’ve just got to try this place out! Nice patio area to enjoy a frozen treat after a walk down by the creek. (HUGE ICE CREAM CONES)
11 locals recommend
Grand Ole Creamery
4737 Cedar Ave SYou’ve just got to try this place out! Nice patio area to enjoy a frozen treat after a walk down by the creek. (HUGE ICE CREAM CONES)
Sightseeing
A great place to bike, hike, eat on the patio at Sea Salt or just chill and listen to music on the park stage.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrA great place to bike, hike, eat on the patio at Sea Salt or just chill and listen to music on the park stage.
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyGreat swimming. 3 mile walk/bike loop.
Sibley Park
1 1/2 block walk! Close for a nice walk, open play fields and playground & kiddie pool.
Just a 10 minute walk away. Great open spaces for biking, walking or having a picnic. Also easy to also have the little ones take a dip in a fun wading pool and frolik on the playground.
27 locals recommend
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E 44th StJust a 10 minute walk away. Great open spaces for biking, walking or having a picnic. Also easy to also have the little ones take a dip in a fun wading pool and frolik on the playground.
Hiawatha Golf Course
4553 Longfellow AveJust 2 blocks away!
Ok, this is 5 mjles away (not on like the title of the guidebook, but if you are from out of town ... you might want to visit the largest mall in the U.S.! It has a movie theater, hotel, amusement park, Sea Life Aquarium, The Crayola Experience & loads of stores & restaurants.
314 locals recommend
Mall of America station
Ikea WayOk, this is 5 mjles away (not on like the title of the guidebook, but if you are from out of town ... you might want to visit the largest mall in the U.S.! It has a movie theater, hotel, amusement park, Sea Life Aquarium, The Crayola Experience & loads of stores & restaurants.
Mpls loves a good brew!
There are too many breweries to list, but here are the ones within a 10 minute drive.
Venn Brewing Company
3550 E 46th StSurly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastEastlake Brewery & Tavern
920 E Lake St
Arbeiter Brewing Company
3038 Minnehaha AvenueNorthbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th St