Guidebook for Minneapolis
Essentials
Open 24 hours and has a wine shop attached (not open 24 hours).
166 locals recommend
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin AveOpen 24 hours and has a wine shop attached (not open 24 hours).
Food Scene
Best cinnamon rolls in town. Also try the Puppy Dog tails which are one of a kind and delicious.
39 locals recommend
Isles Bun & Coffee
1424 W 28th StBest cinnamon rolls in town. Also try the Puppy Dog tails which are one of a kind and delicious.
Corner Coffee Uptown
1414 W 28th StRight next door, but not open on Sundays.
Best pizza and steaks around, and although it's a little upscale, you can dine downstairs next to the wood fired pizza oven and it doesn't seem so upscale, if you're not feeling upscale.
68 locals recommend
Burch Steak
1933 Colfax Ave SBest pizza and steaks around, and although it's a little upscale, you can dine downstairs next to the wood fired pizza oven and it doesn't seem so upscale, if you're not feeling upscale.
Great food, great atmosphere, and just a short walk to Lake Calhoun where you can spend some time.
41 locals recommend
Barbette
1600 W Lake StGreat food, great atmosphere, and just a short walk to Lake Calhoun where you can spend some time.
An easy walk away, you always need to know where there is a Chipotle around.
49 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2600 Hennepin AveAn easy walk away, you always need to know where there is a Chipotle around.
Namaste Cafe
2512 Hennepin AveIndian cuisine at its finest.
Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar
2516 Hennepin Ave SBest tacos in town.
Street food in a restaurant atmosphere. The WSK salad is really good!
49 locals recommend
World Street Kitchen
2743 Lyndale Ave SStreet food in a restaurant atmosphere. The WSK salad is really good!
All raw foods. Includes a juice/smoothie bar if you just want to stop by for a to-go drink. One of a kind and very delicious.
9 locals recommend
Ecopolitan Restaurant
2409 Lyndale Ave SAll raw foods. Includes a juice/smoothie bar if you just want to stop by for a to-go drink. One of a kind and very delicious.
Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1432 W 31st StGreat for good food on the go/takeout.
Unique, organic, local pizza shop that delivers pizza by electric cars driven by superheroes.
25 locals recommend
Galactic Pizza
2917 Lyndale Ave SUnique, organic, local pizza shop that delivers pizza by electric cars driven by superheroes.
Everything Else
Bike/walk/running path that is protected from the normal streets and runs the entire length of South Minneapolis from east to west. Just a block away!
32 locals recommend
Midtown Greenway
Midtown GreenwayBike/walk/running path that is protected from the normal streets and runs the entire length of South Minneapolis from east to west. Just a block away!
Local YWCA offering week-long, temporary memberships for $35/week. Within walking distance from the apartment.
YWCA Minneapolis - Uptown
2808 Hennepin Ave SLocal YWCA offering week-long, temporary memberships for $35/week. Within walking distance from the apartment.
Sightseeing
Beautiful walking paths, and a little less traveled than Lake Calhoun.
182 locals recommend
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy EBeautiful walking paths, and a little less traveled than Lake Calhoun.
A wonderful park for cross country skiing in the winter months.
95 locals recommend
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyA wonderful park for cross country skiing in the winter months.
Arts & Culture
One of the more popular Minneapolis Art attractions. Includes an outdoor sculpture garden and mini golf in the summer months.
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlOne of the more popular Minneapolis Art attractions. Includes an outdoor sculpture garden and mini golf in the summer months.
Drinks & Nightlife
Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveLocal craft beer in a fun atmosphere
Entertainment & Activities
Joanne R. Levin Park
1600 W 26th StGreat little park for kids within walking distance.