Christa’s Minneapolis Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing coal fired pizza, on the famous eat street of Minneapolis
76 locals recommend
Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
600 N Washington AveAmazing coal fired pizza, on the famous eat street of Minneapolis
Amazing Vietnamese food, reasonable prices, bahn mi, Pho, Pad Thai, and Hazelnut Bubble teas are local favorites.
56 locals recommend
Quang Restaurant
2719 Nicollet AveAmazing Vietnamese food, reasonable prices, bahn mi, Pho, Pad Thai, and Hazelnut Bubble teas are local favorites.
Amazing southern style food and flavors, lots of variety and something for everyone.
104 locals recommend
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveAmazing southern style food and flavors, lots of variety and something for everyone.
Amazing donuts, nutella and vanilla buttercream filled are so good! Take a walk around the gorgeous Bde Maka Ska (White Earth Lake) or rent a bike to go around the chain of lakes while enjoying a donut/iced coffee.
34 locals recommend
Bogart's Doughnut Co.
904 W 36th StAmazing donuts, nutella and vanilla buttercream filled are so good! Take a walk around the gorgeous Bde Maka Ska (White Earth Lake) or rent a bike to go around the chain of lakes while enjoying a donut/iced coffee.
Great fusion food, Milkjam creamery ice cream is next door for dessert.
49 locals recommend
World Street Kitchen
2743 Lyndale Ave SGreat fusion food, Milkjam creamery ice cream is next door for dessert.
Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveVery Nice restaurant in North Loop Neighborhood
Great Brunch spot in Uptown, grab a bite and check out the great art and shops in Uptown along Lyndale.
104 locals recommend
French Meadow Bakery & Cafe
2610 Lyndale Ave SGreat Brunch spot in Uptown, grab a bite and check out the great art and shops in Uptown along Lyndale.
Old is new in NorthLoop, take for instance Spoon and Stable a former horse stable transformed into a nationally-acclaimed restaurant. Run by James Beard award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen. A must experience in Minneapolis, reservations highly recommended!
69 locals recommend
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st StOld is new in NorthLoop, take for instance Spoon and Stable a former horse stable transformed into a nationally-acclaimed restaurant. Run by James Beard award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen. A must experience in Minneapolis, reservations highly recommended!
Sightseeing
Great Museum, shop, and Fika cafe, walkable with beautiful grounds, events, and history.
104 locals recommend
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park AveGreat Museum, shop, and Fika cafe, walkable with beautiful grounds, events, and history.
Beautiful lake to enjoy, with beaches, walking, trails, and bike/boat rentals. If you are up for a longer activity enjoy the chain of lakes trails.
375 locals recommend
Bde Maka Ska
West Bde Maka Ska ParkwayBeautiful lake to enjoy, with beaches, walking, trails, and bike/boat rentals. If you are up for a longer activity enjoy the chain of lakes trails.
Great views of the Mississippi and skyline, lots of trails to explore in Father Hennepin Park.
138 locals recommend
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveGreat views of the Mississippi and skyline, lots of trails to explore in Father Hennepin Park.
Great park with views of Mississippi river, Skyline and trails to Nicollet island, check out some of the oldest historic houses in Minneapolis and great views of the city. Lots of trails and picnic areas to explore.
40 locals recommend
Boom Island Park
724 Sibley St NEGreat park with views of Mississippi river, Skyline and trails to Nicollet island, check out some of the oldest historic houses in Minneapolis and great views of the city. Lots of trails and picnic areas to explore.
Another NL jem the Hewing Hotel, an old Farm Tool Warehouse, later transformed to one of the Most Instagrammable Hotels in the U.S. as claimed by National Geographic. Don't want to spend $200/night but want some great views? Check out the rooftop bar or restaurant lounge Tullibee.
Rooftop Bar
300 N Washington AveAnother NL jem the Hewing Hotel, an old Farm Tool Warehouse, later transformed to one of the Most Instagrammable Hotels in the U.S. as claimed by National Geographic. Don't want to spend $200/night but want some great views? Check out the rooftop bar or restaurant lounge Tullibee.
Target Field
1 Twins WayCatch a Twins game or great event at Target Field!
Neighborhoods
Historic area that has been transformed into a hub of restaurants and entertainment, shopping, cafes, something for everyone.
42 locals recommend
North Loop
Historic area that has been transformed into a hub of restaurants and entertainment, shopping, cafes, something for everyone.
Northeast! full of craft breweries, cideries, Local art, great coffee shops and restaruants. Central Ave has a ton of great restaurants with something for everyone. Venture to the NE Arts district for faves like Young Joni, Anchor Fish & Chips, Dangerous Man Brewing, and local shops & art
43 locals recommend
Northeast Minneapolis
Northeast! full of craft breweries, cideries, Local art, great coffee shops and restaruants. Central Ave has a ton of great restaurants with something for everyone. Venture to the NE Arts district for faves like Young Joni, Anchor Fish & Chips, Dangerous Man Brewing, and local shops & art
Whittier is a foodie’s dream neighborhood, including the stretch of Nicollet Ave known as “Eat Street”. There you will find a wide array of cuisines including Jamaican, Greek, Vietnamese, Bakeries such as (Glam Doll Donuts & Copper Hen), Icehouse, and Spyhouse coffee. Check out the Minneapolis Institute of Art with an impressive collection of more than 90,000 works of art spanning 5000 years. Filled with history and beauty.
7 locals recommend
Whittier
Whittier is a foodie’s dream neighborhood, including the stretch of Nicollet Ave known as “Eat Street”. There you will find a wide array of cuisines including Jamaican, Greek, Vietnamese, Bakeries such as (Glam Doll Donuts & Copper Hen), Icehouse, and Spyhouse coffee. Check out the Minneapolis Institute of Art with an impressive collection of more than 90,000 works of art spanning 5000 years. Filled with history and beauty.