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Minnesota Favorites

Minnesota Favorites

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Created by Jaclyn C • Updated On: January 31, 2016
Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes is one of Minnesota Favorites.

1. Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes

8.3
1308 4th St SE (at 13th Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Dinkytown · 67 tips and reviews
The Beacon Public House is one of Minnesota Favorites.

2. The Beacon Public House

7.3
615 Washington Ave SE (Washington & Walnut), Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · University · 4 tips and reviews
Brasa Rotisserie is one of Minnesota Favorites.

3. Brasa Rotisserie

9.1
600 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
BBQ Joint · Marcy - Holmes · 142 tips and reviews
Mill City Museum is one of Minnesota Favorites.

4. Mill City Museum

8.9
704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN
History Museum · Downtown East · 46 tips and reviews
Wilde Roast Cafe is one of Minnesota Favorites.

5. Wilde Roast Cafe

65 SE Main St (at Riverplace), Minneapolis, MN
Café · University · 124 tips and reviews
Marvel Bar is one of Minnesota Favorites.

6. Marvel Bar

50 2nd Ave N (btwn 1st St N & Azine Way), Minneapolis, MN
Cocktail Bar · Warehouse District · 115 tips and reviews
The Bachelor Farmer is one of Minnesota Favorites.

7. The Bachelor Farmer

50 2nd Ave N (1st Street), Minneapolis, MN
Scandinavian Restaurant · Warehouse District · 95 tips and reviews
Prohibition Bar is one of Minnesota Favorites.

8. Prohibition Bar

7.3
821 Marquette Ave (Foshay Tower, 27th Floor), Minneapolis, MN
Lounge · Downtown West · 57 tips and reviews
First Avenue & 7th St Entry is one of Minnesota Favorites.

9. First Avenue & 7th St Entry

9.3
701 1st Ave N (at 7th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Warehouse District · 129 tips and reviews
Fulton Brewing Company is one of Minnesota Favorites.

10. Fulton Brewing Company

9.0
414 6th Ave N (at 5th St. N), Minneapolis, MN
Brewery · North Loop · 77 tips and reviews
The Butcher's Tale is one of Minnesota Favorites.

11. The Butcher's Tale

9.1
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews
Minneapolis Institute of Art is one of Minnesota Favorites.

12. Minneapolis Institute of Art

9.4
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Whittier · 112 tips and reviews
Café & Bar Lurcat is one of Minnesota Favorites.

13. Café & Bar Lurcat

8.5
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Loring Park · 62 tips and reviews
Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater is one of Minnesota Favorites.

14. Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater

8.3
810 W Lake St (at Bryant Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Bowling Alley · Lyn Lake · 126 tips and reviews
Kings Wine Bar is one of Minnesota Favorites.

15. Kings Wine Bar

4555 Grand Ave S (at 46th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Wine Bar · Kingfield · 54 tips and reviews
Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria is one of Minnesota Favorites.

16. Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria

9.1
211 7th St W (at N Chestnut St.), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · West Seventh · 186 tips and reviews
Mickey's Diner is one of Minnesota Favorites.

17. Mickey's Diner

8.4
36 7th St W (at Saint Peter St), Saint Paul, MN
Diner · Downtown St. Paul · 81 tips and reviews
Science Museum of Minnesota is one of Minnesota Favorites.

18. Science Museum of Minnesota

8.9
120 Kellogg Blvd W (at N Washington St), Saint Paul, MN
Science Museum · West Seventh · 127 tips and reviews
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum is one of Minnesota Favorites.

19. Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

8.6
333 E River Pkwy (Washington), Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · University · 15 tips and reviews
Midwest Mountaineering is one of Minnesota Favorites.

20. Midwest Mountaineering

8.9
309 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Sporting Goods Retail · Cedar-Riverside · 12 tips and reviews
Acadia Cafe is one of Minnesota Favorites.

21. Acadia Cafe

7.5
329 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Bar · Cedar-Riverside · 52 tips and reviews
Honey is one of Minnesota Favorites.

22. Honey

6.4
201 E Hennepin Ave (2nd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Lounge · University · 42 tips and reviews
Ginger Hop is one of Minnesota Favorites.

23. Ginger Hop

201 E Hennepin Ave (at 2nd St), Minneapolis, MN
Asian Restaurant · University · 67 tips and reviews
Witch's Hat Water Tower is one of Minnesota Favorites.

24. Witch's Hat Water Tower

7.0
55 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Scenic Lookout · University · 12 tips and reviews
Tower Hill Park is one of Minnesota Favorites.

25. Tower Hill Park

55 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Park · University · 1 tip
Solera is one of Minnesota Favorites.

26. Solera

900 Hennepin Ave (at 9th St), Minneapolis, MN
Spanish Restaurant · Downtown West · 48 tips and reviews
Finnish Bistro is one of Minnesota Favorites.

27. Finnish Bistro

8.1
2264 Como Ave (at Carter Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Scandinavian Restaurant · St. Anthony · 46 tips and reviews
5-8 Club is one of Minnesota Favorites.

28. 5-8 Club

7.9
5800 Cedar Ave S (at E 58th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Diamond Lake · 92 tips and reviews
Ena is one of Minnesota Favorites.

29. Ena

8.4
4601 Grand Ave S (46th St W), Minneapolis, MN
Latin American Restaurant · Tangletown · 22 tips and reviews
Tony's Diner is one of Minnesota Favorites.

30. Tony's Diner

6.6
1327 4th St SE (at 14th Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Diner · Dinkytown · 21 tips and reviews
Al's Breakfast is one of Minnesota Favorites.

31. Al's Breakfast

8.6
413 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Dinkytown · 88 tips and reviews
Espresso Royale Cafe is one of Minnesota Favorites.

32. Espresso Royale Cafe

411 14th Ave SE (at 4th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Dinkytown · 31 tips and reviews
Walker Art Center is one of Minnesota Favorites.

33. Walker Art Center

8.6
1750 Hennepin Ave (at Vineland Pl), Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Lowry Hill · 95 tips and reviews
Republic is one of Minnesota Favorites.

34. Republic

221 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Beer Bar · Cedar-Riverside · 122 tips and reviews
Fuji Ya is one of Minnesota Favorites.

35. Fuji Ya

600 W Lake St (at S Garfield Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Sushi Restaurant · Lyn Lake · 66 tips and reviews
St. Anthony Main Theatre is one of Minnesota Favorites.

36. St. Anthony Main Theatre

8.6
115 SE Main St (at Central Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Movie Theater · Marcy - Holmes · 29 tips and reviews
Aster Cafe is one of Minnesota Favorites.

37. Aster Cafe

8.9
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 101 tips and reviews
Barrio is one of Minnesota Favorites.

38. Barrio

7.6
925 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 123 tips and reviews
Rosa Mexicano is one of Minnesota Favorites.

39. Rosa Mexicano

601 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown West · 65 tips and reviews
Orpheum Theatre is one of Minnesota Favorites.

40. Orpheum Theatre

9.1
910 Hennepin Ave (at 9th Street & Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 42 tips and reviews
Huntington Bank Stadium is one of Minnesota Favorites.

41. Huntington Bank Stadium

2009 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
College Football Field · University · 64 tips and reviews
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe is one of Minnesota Favorites.

42. Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe

8.8
1007 W Franklin Ave (Hennepin Ave. S.), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Lowry Hill · 101 tips and reviews
Tilia is one of Minnesota Favorites.

43. Tilia

8.8
2726 W 43rd St (at Sheridan Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Linden Hills · 97 tips and reviews
HauteDish is one of Minnesota Favorites.

44. HauteDish

119 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 110 tips and reviews
Uptown Cafeteria is one of Minnesota Favorites.

45. Uptown Cafeteria

3001 Hennepin Ave (at W Lake St.), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Uptown · 177 tips and reviews
Chino Latino is one of Minnesota Favorites.

46. Chino Latino

2916 Hennepin Ave (at Lake St), Minneapolis, MN
Latin American Restaurant · Uptown · 155 tips and reviews
Uptown Diner is one of Minnesota Favorites.

47. Uptown Diner

8.3
2548 Hennepin Ave (at W 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Diner · East Isles · 99 tips and reviews
Punch Neapolitan Pizza is one of Minnesota Favorites.

48. Punch Neapolitan Pizza

8.3
802 Washington Ave SE (at Oak St.), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · University · 28 tips and reviews
Annie's Parlour is one of Minnesota Favorites.

49. Annie's Parlour

7.9
313 14th Ave SE (at University Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Dinkytown · 34 tips and reviews
The Bulldog Northeast is one of Minnesota Favorites.

50. The Bulldog Northeast

401 E Hennepin Ave (4th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · University · 144 tips and reviews
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers is one of Minnesota Favorites.

51. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

8.6
825 Washington Ave SE (at Ontario St. SE), Minneapolis, MN
Fried Chicken Joint · University · 36 tips and reviews
Loring Pasta Bar is one of Minnesota Favorites.

52. Loring Pasta Bar

327 14th Ave SE (at 4th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Dinkytown · 72 tips and reviews
Pracna On Main is one of Minnesota Favorites.

53. Pracna On Main

117 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN
Bar · Marcy - Holmes · 33 tips and reviews
Stub & Herb's is one of Minnesota Favorites.

54. Stub & Herb's

8.1
227 Oak St SE (at Washington Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Bar · University · 56 tips and reviews
Big Ten Restaurant and Bar is one of Minnesota Favorites.

55. Big Ten Restaurant and Bar

606 Washington Ave SE (btw Beacon & Walnut), Minneapolis, MN
Sports Bar · University · 23 tips and reviews
Loring Kitchen and Bar is one of Minnesota Favorites.

56. Loring Kitchen and Bar

1359 Willow St (W Grant St), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Loring Park · 85 tips and reviews
Dunn Bros Coffee is one of Minnesota Favorites.

57. Dunn Bros Coffee

530 University Ave SE (at 6th Ave. SE), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 18 tips and reviews
Dunn Bros Coffee is one of Minnesota Favorites.

58. Dunn Bros Coffee

7.9
201 3rd Ave S (2nd St S), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Downtown West · 27 tips and reviews
Keys At The Foshay is one of Minnesota Favorites.

59. Keys At The Foshay

8.2
114 S 9th St (btwn Marquette & 2nd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Downtown West · 116 tips and reviews
Hell's Kitchen is one of Minnesota Favorites.

60. Hell's Kitchen

8.6
80 S 9th St (Btw Marquette & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Downtown West · 310 tips and reviews
The Local is one of Minnesota Favorites.

61. The Local

8.2
931 Nicollet Mall (at S 10th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Irish Pub · Downtown West · 183 tips and reviews
Brit's Pub is one of Minnesota Favorites.

62. Brit's Pub

8.5
1110 Nicollet Mall (btwn 11th & 12th St.), Minneapolis, MN
English Restaurant · Downtown West · 230 tips and reviews
Guthrie Theater is one of Minnesota Favorites.

63. Guthrie Theater

9.2
818 S 2nd St (at Portland Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown East · 112 tips and reviews
Stone Arch Bridge is one of Minnesota Favorites.

64. Stone Arch Bridge

9.4
100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Bridge · Marcy - Holmes · 55 tips and reviews
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is one of Minnesota Favorites.

65. Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

9.1
725 Vineland Pl (at Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Sculpture Garden · Lowry Hill · 71 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Free guided tours May-August, and family tours for kids 5+ with an adult. See the famous Cherry sculupture and Spoonbridge. They boast 11 acres of gardens and sculptures. Free admission. Read more.

Bde Maka Ska is one of Minnesota Favorites.

66. Bde Maka Ska

3000 E Calhoun Pkwy (btwn Lake St. & 38th St. W.), Minneapolis, MN
Lake · West Calhoun · 78 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Lake by City Pages in 2010. The beaches are clean, the characters are plentiful, and even if you don’t feel like going for a dunk, there are sailing opportunities and people-watching galore

Midtown Global Market is one of Minnesota Favorites.

67. Midtown Global Market

8.9
920 E Lake St (Btw Chicago Ave. & 10th Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Food Court · Phillips · 92 tips and reviews

Sarah B.Sarah Burt: Tasty Tip: Create a meal in your head, buy the produce at The Produce Exchange & then ask the cheese lady at Grassroots Gourmet to recommend the perfect cheese. She's amazing.

Minneapolis Central Library is one of Minnesota Favorites.

68. Minneapolis Central Library

8.7
300 Nicollet Mall (btw 3rd St S & 4th St S), Minneapolis, MN
Library · Downtown West · 35 tips and reviews

the h.the h: great place to hang out with a laptop, get some work done on the free wifi and have a great view of the city out the window!

Village Wok is one of Minnesota Favorites.

69. Village Wok

610 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · University · 25 tips and reviews
Tobies Restaurant & Bakery is one of Minnesota Favorites.

70. Tobies Restaurant & Bakery

7.8
404 Fire Monument Rd (I-35), Hinckley, MN
American Restaurant · 79 tips and reviews
Kafe 421 is one of Minnesota Favorites.

71. Kafe 421

7.8
421 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Mediterranean Restaurant · Dinkytown · 20 tips and reviews
The Melting Pot is one of Minnesota Favorites.

72. The Melting Pot

7.7
80 S 9th St (at Marquette Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Fondue Restaurant · Downtown West · 40 tips and reviews
The Old Spaghetti Factory is one of Minnesota Favorites.

73. The Old Spaghetti Factory

233 Park Ave (at Washington Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Downtown East · 69 tips and reviews
Rudolphs Bar-B-Que is one of Minnesota Favorites.

74. Rudolphs Bar-B-Que

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American Restaurant · Stevens Square · 60 tips and reviews
112 Eatery is one of Minnesota Favorites.

75. 112 Eatery

8.7
112 3rd St N (at 1st Ave), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 128 tips and reviews
Grandma's Saloon & Grill is one of Minnesota Favorites.

76. Grandma's Saloon & Grill

8.2
522 S Lake Ave (at Canal Park Dr), Duluth, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown Duluth · 91 tips and reviews
Spyhouse Coffee is one of Minnesota Favorites.

77. Spyhouse Coffee

8.9
945 Broadway St NE (at Tyler St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Northeast Park · 80 tips and reviews
The Depot Rink is one of Minnesota Favorites.

78. The Depot Rink

225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Skating Rink · Downtown West · 12 tips and reviews
Foshay Tower Museum & Observation Deck is one of Minnesota Favorites.

79. Foshay Tower Museum & Observation Deck

6.5
821 Marquette Ave (at 9th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
History Museum · Downtown West · 18 tips and reviews
Wedge Community Co-op is one of Minnesota Favorites.

80. Wedge Community Co-op

8.9
2105 Lyndale Ave S (at 22nd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Organic Grocery · 92 tips and reviews
Pat's Tap is one of Minnesota Favorites.

81. Pat's Tap

7.9
3510 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Lyndale · 120 tips and reviews
Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe is one of Minnesota Favorites.

82. Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe

2034 Marshall Ave (Cleveland), Saint Paul, MN
Dessert Shop · Merriam Park West · 84 tips and reviews
Minnehaha Falls is one of Minnesota Favorites.

83. Minnehaha Falls

9.4
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
Waterfall · Hiawatha · 74 tips and reviews
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is one of Minnesota Favorites.

84. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

8.6
3755 Splight Rock Lighthouse Road, Two Harbors, MN
State or Provincial Park · 7 tips and reviews
Mon Petit Cheri is one of Minnesota Favorites.

85. Mon Petit Cheri

7.3
2401 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Café · Seward · 6 tips and reviews
Curran's Restaurant is one of Minnesota Favorites.

86. Curran's Restaurant

4201 Nicollet Ave (at 42nd St. E), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Kingfield · 30 tips and reviews
Piccolo is one of Minnesota Favorites.

87. Piccolo

4300 Bryant Ave S (at W 43rd St), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · East Harriet · 35 tips and reviews
The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen is one of Minnesota Favorites.

88. The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen

8.6
2515 Nicollet Ave (E 25th St), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Whittier · 29 tips and reviews
Northrop Auditorium is one of Minnesota Favorites.

89. Northrop Auditorium

9.1
84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN
Performing Arts Venue · University · 5 tips and reviews
Giordano's is one of Minnesota Favorites.

90. Giordano's

2700 Hennepin Ave (W 27th St), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · East Isles · 16 tips and reviews
Volstead's Emporium is one of Minnesota Favorites.

91. Volstead's Emporium

8.4
711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Speakeasy · Lyn Lake · 14 tips and reviews
Hola Arepa is one of Minnesota Favorites.

92. Hola Arepa

8.9
3501 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Arepa Restaurant · Lyndale · 51 tips and reviews
Sonora Grill is one of Minnesota Favorites.

93. Sonora Grill

8.5
3300 E Lake St (at 33rd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Latin American Restaurant · Longfellow · 33 tips and reviews
Turtle Bread Company is one of Minnesota Favorites.

94. Turtle Bread Company

7.1
4205 E 34th St (at 42nd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Howe · 9 tips and reviews
Victory 44 is one of Minnesota Favorites.

95. Victory 44

2203 44th Ave N (Penn Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Victory · 128 tips and reviews
The Buttered Tin is one of Minnesota Favorites.

96. The Buttered Tin

8.9
237 7th St E (Wacouta), Saint Paul, MN
Bakery · Lowertown · 58 tips and reviews