YogaSue's Guidebook for Minneapolis

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YogaSue's Guidebook for Minneapolis

Local Neighborhood Yum Yum Eats

Great local farm to table local food sourcing cafes, breakfast anytime places, wine/beer, many located within walking distance - some are closed Mondays.
Great spot for a local hippie artsy vibe and coffee, light foods. Head over for a short walk around Powderhorn lake and enjoy the neighborhood.
56 residents recomanen
May Day Café
3440 Bloomington Ave
56 residents recomanen
Great spot for a local hippie artsy vibe and coffee, light foods. Head over for a short walk around Powderhorn lake and enjoy the neighborhood.
Nice atmosphere for sushi, full bar, good happy hour.
14 residents recomanen
Soberfish
2627 E Franklin Ave
14 residents recomanen
Nice atmosphere for sushi, full bar, good happy hour.
Great happy hour, secret patio & delivery.
22 residents recomanen
BaGu Sushi & Thai
4741 Chicago Ave
22 residents recomanen
Great happy hour, secret patio & delivery.
Two locations nearby - great soups, bread and bakery items - delicious homey vibe, neighborhood small family owned, scratch made foods - open for breakfast and lunch.
33 residents recomanen
Turtle Bread
4205 E 34th St
33 residents recomanen
Two locations nearby - great soups, bread and bakery items - delicious homey vibe, neighborhood small family owned, scratch made foods - open for breakfast and lunch.
Local responsibly harvested foods, vegan/veg friendly, granola earthy - wine/beer, great outdoor seating. Head for a walk along the river parkway afterwards, just blocks away.
65 residents recomanen
Birchwood Cafe
3311 East 25th Street
65 residents recomanen
Local responsibly harvested foods, vegan/veg friendly, granola earthy - wine/beer, great outdoor seating. Head for a walk along the river parkway afterwards, just blocks away.
Local Swedish cuisine, great happy hour, coffee and located right in the Swedish Museum, a cultural icon of south Mpls, an area heavily influenced by Nordic settlers.
7 residents recomanen
Fika
2600 Park Ave
7 residents recomanen
Local Swedish cuisine, great happy hour, coffee and located right in the Swedish Museum, a cultural icon of south Mpls, an area heavily influenced by Nordic settlers.
A super popular spot on weekends for Italian dining - farm to table local, huge wine list, rustic and neighborhood vibe. Great outdoor seating. Full bar.
68 residents recomanen
ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave S
68 residents recomanen
A super popular spot on weekends for Italian dining - farm to table local, huge wine list, rustic and neighborhood vibe. Great outdoor seating. Full bar.
Grilled cheese sammies for a good cause - check out the info on this non profit - benefiting those who have been incarcerated with hopes for a future. Delicious and for sure get the tomato soup. Wine/beer and outdoor seating along Minnehaha Mile.
10 residents recomanen
All Square
4047 Minnehaha Ave
10 residents recomanen
Grilled cheese sammies for a good cause - check out the info on this non profit - benefiting those who have been incarcerated with hopes for a future. Delicious and for sure get the tomato soup. Wine/beer and outdoor seating along Minnehaha Mile.
The best pizza sauce ever - why get pizza pizza from a franchise when you can support our local business and be delighted with your za. Coupons usually available online and delivery. Worth every slice.
37 residents recomanen
Parkway Pizza
6325 Minnetonka Blvd
37 residents recomanen
The best pizza sauce ever - why get pizza pizza from a franchise when you can support our local business and be delighted with your za. Coupons usually available online and delivery. Worth every slice.
Awesome big hearty breakfast, Closed Mondays and other days dependingon staffing.
14 residents recomanen
Standish Cafe
2403 E 38th St
14 residents recomanen
Awesome big hearty breakfast, Closed Mondays and other days dependingon staffing.
Easy walking distance 1/2 mile, great coffee, big wine list.
21 residents recomanen
Sisters' Sludge Coffee Cafe and Wine Bar
3746 23rd Ave S
21 residents recomanen
Easy walking distance 1/2 mile, great coffee, big wine list.
100% local neighborhood MN original. Home & winner on Food Network for the juicy Lucy. Visited by a Mick Jagger in 2021!
178 residents recomanen
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar Ave
178 residents recomanen
100% local neighborhood MN original. Home & winner on Food Network for the juicy Lucy. Visited by a Mick Jagger in 2021!
Can you say bacon! excellent pub food & beer.
82 residents recomanen
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th St
82 residents recomanen
Can you say bacon! excellent pub food & beer.
Great patio happy hour & cuisine
8 residents recomanen
El Norteno Authentic Mexican
4000 E Lake St
8 residents recomanen
Great patio happy hour & cuisine
Home of the other juicy Lucy, try Matt's bars burger & you decide!
39 residents recomanen
5-8 Club
5800 Cedar Ave
39 residents recomanen
Home of the other juicy Lucy, try Matt's bars burger & you decide!
local fav
Geek Love Cafe
3032 Minnehaha Ave
local fav
BBQ joint take away
18 residents recomanen
Ted Cook's 19th Hole BBQ
2814 E 38th St
18 residents recomanen
BBQ joint take away
food for your soul
Mama Sheila's
3744 Bloomington Ave
food for your soul
Excellent tamales, located in the midtown market
La Loma Tamales
920 E Lake St
Excellent tamales, located in the midtown market
Walk up tacos quesdilaas & more. Just 3 blocks away.
9 residents recomanen
Taco Taxi
1511 E Lake St
9 residents recomanen
Walk up tacos quesdilaas & more. Just 3 blocks away.
local Mexican restaurant
12 residents recomanen
Hamburguesas El Gordo
4157 Cedar Ave
12 residents recomanen
local Mexican restaurant
Neighborhood Cafe cozy vibe
21 residents recomanen
Fireroast Coffee and Wine
3800 37th Ave S
21 residents recomanen
Neighborhood Cafe cozy vibe
Cuban bistro & coffee
Key West Bistro
2803 E 38th St
Cuban bistro & coffee

Groceries

Nearby grocery stores
Our new local co-op location.
74 residents recomanen
Seward Community Co-op - Friendship Store
317 E 38th St
74 residents recomanen
Our new local co-op location.
64 residents recomanen
ALDI
1311 E Franklin Ave
64 residents recomanen
Location 46th & snelling Ave South
118 residents recomanen
Cub Foods
1104 Lagoon Ave
118 residents recomanen
Location 46th & snelling Ave South
Local community grocery
39 residents recomanen
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave S
39 residents recomanen
Local community grocery
Long standing local fav butcher
22 residents recomanen
Everett's Foods & Meats
1833 E 38th St
22 residents recomanen
Long standing local fav butcher

Drinks & Nightlife

Iconic downtown club - dancing drinks and drag shows.
30 residents recomanen
Gay 90s
408 Hennepin Ave
30 residents recomanen
Iconic downtown club - dancing drinks and drag shows.
Iconic unique bar restaurant - a fun time with a great patio.
125 residents recomanen
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NE
125 residents recomanen
Iconic unique bar restaurant - a fun time with a great patio.
One of the original venues of Prince, Suburbs and many other iconic Mpls artists.
199 residents recomanen
First Avenue
701 N 1st Ave
199 residents recomanen
One of the original venues of Prince, Suburbs and many other iconic Mpls artists.
Fun spot to have dinner - full bar and local hotspot - great happy hour and outdoor seating - right along with west river parkway. Great perogies!
47 residents recomanen
Longfellow Grill
2990 W River Pkwy
47 residents recomanen
Fun spot to have dinner - full bar and local hotspot - great happy hour and outdoor seating - right along with west river parkway. Great perogies!
A local fav that features garden fresh foods - work with the Youth Farm program - social influencer chef.
65 residents recomanen
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin Ave
65 residents recomanen
A local fav that features garden fresh foods - work with the Youth Farm program - social influencer chef.
A winery right in the neighborhood
17 residents recomanen
Urban Forage Winery and Cider House
3016 E Lake St
17 residents recomanen
A winery right in the neighborhood

Parks & Nature

The Twin Cities is full of lakes, parkways, green spaces and nature - we love summer and outdoor activities and gardens.
Year pass only $25 or you can hike in with no fees - on the Mississippi River and has a beach.
39 residents recomanen
Fort Snelling State Park
101 Hwy 55
39 residents recomanen
Year pass only $25 or you can hike in with no fees - on the Mississippi River and has a beach.
The falls is a must for hiking and there is a restaurant onsite featuring po-boys and other southern fare.
613 residents recomanen
Cascades de Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha Dr
613 residents recomanen
The falls is a must for hiking and there is a restaurant onsite featuring po-boys and other southern fare.
Local beach with affordable rental for kayaks and paddle boarding.
34 residents recomanen
Lake Nokomis Main Beach
34 residents recomanen
Local beach with affordable rental for kayaks and paddle boarding.
Iconic conservatory and free zoo in the Como area of St. Paul
278 residents recomanen
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
278 residents recomanen
Iconic conservatory and free zoo in the Como area of St. Paul
Free traditional Japanese garden - a peaceful space to enjoy, easy parking.
The Japanese Garden
9700 Collegeview Rd
Free traditional Japanese garden - a peaceful space to enjoy, easy parking.
Beautiful rose garden space near Lake Harriet
50 residents recomanen
Lyndale Park Peace (Rock) Garden
4124 Roseway Rd
50 residents recomanen
Beautiful rose garden space near Lake Harriet
Downtown green space - right on the riverfront with nearby eats and the Guthrie Theater
24 residents recomanen
Parc de les Ruïnes del Molí
102 Portland Ave S
24 residents recomanen
Downtown green space - right on the riverfront with nearby eats and the Guthrie Theater
Local fav
18 residents recomanen
Parc Regional de les Cascades Amagades
1313 Hidden Falls Dr
18 residents recomanen
Local fav
In MN we "walk around the lake" - located in a chi-chi neighborhood of the rich and possibly famous - huge mansions, perfect yards - winter offers ice skating.
182 residents recomanen
Lake of the Isles Park
2500 Lake of the Isles Pkwy E
182 residents recomanen
In MN we "walk around the lake" - located in a chi-chi neighborhood of the rich and possibly famous - huge mansions, perfect yards - winter offers ice skating.
walking distance about a mile, close to lake nokomis leading into the chain of lakes trails & recreation
27 residents recomanen
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E 44th St
27 residents recomanen
walking distance about a mile, close to lake nokomis leading into the chain of lakes trails & recreation
free summer concerts, beautiful chain of lakes for biking and walking
86 residents recomanen
Lake Harriet Bandshell Park
4135 Lake Harriet Pkwy
86 residents recomanen
free summer concerts, beautiful chain of lakes for biking and walking
small city lake within walking distance, nice ride bike rentals to ride the parkway paths
27 residents recomanen
Lake Hiawatha Park
2701 E 44th St
27 residents recomanen
small city lake within walking distance, nice ride bike rentals to ride the parkway paths

Shopping

Mall of America is a huge attraction easy to get to by light rail or driving, otherwise Mpls is not a huge shopping city outside of Target.
It's an easy train ride or short drive of about 10 minutes.
314 residents recomanen
Mall of America station
Ikea Way
314 residents recomanen
It's an easy train ride or short drive of about 10 minutes.
A diverse indoor market offering food to go or eat inside and shopping from local artists.
179 residents recomanen
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake St
179 residents recomanen
A diverse indoor market offering food to go or eat inside and shopping from local artists.
Fun retro and vintage household items and furniture. Open 1st and 3rd weekends.
11 residents recomanen
E's Emporium
3911 Minnehaha Ave
11 residents recomanen
Fun retro and vintage household items and furniture. Open 1st and 3rd weekends.
Local MN company - feature higher end furniture modern to mid century design, catalog and delivery.
Room & Board
7010 France Ave S
Local MN company - feature higher end furniture modern to mid century design, catalog and delivery.
19 residents recomanen
Moon Palace Books
3032 Minnehaha Ave
19 residents recomanen
MN company great shopping groceries
131 residents recomanen
Target
1329 5th St SE
131 residents recomanen
MN company great shopping groceries

Sightseeing

Historic venue with tours and right on the walking and biking trails on the Mississippi River. Easy train ride.
217 residents recomanen
Museu de la Ciutat del Molí
704 S 2nd St
217 residents recomanen
Historic venue with tours and right on the walking and biking trails on the Mississippi River. Easy train ride.
Now open for tours after the loss of the beloved Prince.
106 residents recomanen
Paisley Park
7801 Audubon Rd
106 residents recomanen
Now open for tours after the loss of the beloved Prince.
Classic historic bridge and bikeway - right above the Mississippi River downtown Minneapolis - lots of restaurants along the way on either side of the river.
138 residents recomanen
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland Ave
138 residents recomanen
Classic historic bridge and bikeway - right above the Mississippi River downtown Minneapolis - lots of restaurants along the way on either side of the river.
Just off historic Summit Ave in St. Paul - grand mansions, sweeping boulevards and just up from the city of St. Paul.
95 residents recomanen
Catedral de Sant Pau
239 Selby Ave
95 residents recomanen
Just off historic Summit Ave in St. Paul - grand mansions, sweeping boulevards and just up from the city of St. Paul.
open through labor day, big state fair with lots of food on a stick
MN State Fairgrounds
Hoyt Avenue West
open through labor day, big state fair with lots of food on a stick
Minneapolis history
6 residents recomanen
Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center
200 Tower Ave
6 residents recomanen
Minneapolis history
MN history
138 residents recomanen
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
138 residents recomanen
MN history

Arts & Culture

Much of this is free! About a 10 minute car ride.
524 residents recomanen
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave S
524 residents recomanen
Much of this is free! About a 10 minute car ride.
606 residents recomanen
Centre d'Art Walker
725 Vineland Pl
606 residents recomanen
12 residents recomanen
Historic Fort Snelling
200 Tower Ave
12 residents recomanen
15 residents recomanen
Pantages Theatre
710 Hennepin Ave
15 residents recomanen
Minneapolis is full of the Swedes and here is the place to learn more. Also has a restaurant.
104 residents recomanen
Institut Suec Americà
2600 Park Ave
104 residents recomanen
Minneapolis is full of the Swedes and here is the place to learn more. Also has a restaurant.
376 residents recomanen
Teatre Guthrie
818 S 2nd St
376 residents recomanen
Iconic a must see, lovely green space just outside of downtown & free!
28 residents recomanen
Cullera i Cirera
14357 Loring Greenway
28 residents recomanen
Iconic a must see, lovely green space just outside of downtown & free!
Free outdoor art and garden space - newly revamped in 2018 - parking is a challenge so park above in the beautiful Lowry or across in the Loring area and walk in.
251 residents recomanen
Jardí de l'Escultura de Minneapolis
725 Vineland Pl
251 residents recomanen
Free outdoor art and garden space - newly revamped in 2018 - parking is a challenge so park above in the beautiful Lowry or across in the Loring area and walk in.
An icon on the Mississippi river - lots of scenic views, right off the U or M campus
93 residents recomanen
Weisman Art Museum
333 E River Pkwy
93 residents recomanen
An icon on the Mississippi river - lots of scenic views, right off the U or M campus
606 residents recomanen
Centre d'Art Walker
725 Vineland Pl
606 residents recomanen