Guidebook for Minneapolis
Essentials
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave SOnly a block and 1/2 away. Good selection and a nice deli.
Food Scene
Blue Moon Coffee Cafe
3822 E Lake StNice relaxing space.
Peppers and Fries
3900 E Lake StBurgers and Beer and you can watch the Twins.
Some of the best coffee in Minneapolis! Also serves wine and beer. Great pastries. Some sandwiches.
33 residents recomanen
Dogwood Coffee Bar - East Lake
4021 E Lake StSome of the best coffee in Minneapolis! Also serves wine and beer. Great pastries. Some sandwiches.
Great space. Good patio. Happy hour specials available. In addition to the tasty french bistro comfort food, they have one of the best burgers in town!
11 residents recomanen
Town Talk Diner & Gastropub
2707 E Lake StGreat space. Good patio. Happy hour specials available. In addition to the tasty french bistro comfort food, they have one of the best burgers in town!
This restaurant has moved to 2910 East Lake Street.
Two words: Lunch Buffet.
Vegetarian and Vegan options are included. Their chicken Tiki Masala is the best.
31 residents recomanen
Himalayan Restaurant
2910 E Lake StThis restaurant has moved to 2910 East Lake Street.
Two words: Lunch Buffet.
Vegetarian and Vegan options are included. Their chicken Tiki Masala is the best.
Open Late Night! Hours usually run from 6am to 2am daily. Happy hour specials start at 10pm. And wow, a great space! An old dining car brought into the midwest and brought up to date. Good burger, pancakes, sandwiches, Hi-Tops, drinks and boozy milkshakes. Only a few blocks from our house.
59 residents recomanen
Hi-Lo Diner
4020 E Lake StOpen Late Night! Hours usually run from 6am to 2am daily. Happy hour specials start at 10pm. And wow, a great space! An old dining car brought into the midwest and brought up to date. Good burger, pancakes, sandwiches, Hi-Tops, drinks and boozy milkshakes. Only a few blocks from our house.
One word: Tacos! Some of the best tacos in Minneapolis are only several blocks away. Tasty margaritas and good beer selection. They have an interesting brunch menu for saturdays and sundays. Happy hour in the afternoon 2-5 with super pricing on those awesome tacos and house margaritas. Late night happy hour usually at 9pm. Patio is a nice spot to relax in the summer weather.
32 residents recomanen
Sonora Grill
920 E Lake StOne word: Tacos! Some of the best tacos in Minneapolis are only several blocks away. Tasty margaritas and good beer selection. They have an interesting brunch menu for saturdays and sundays. Happy hour in the afternoon 2-5 with super pricing on those awesome tacos and house margaritas. Late night happy hour usually at 9pm. Patio is a nice spot to relax in the summer weather.
A laid back atmosphere. One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the twin cities. It is a co-op with a friendly and interesting mix of young bohemians. No table service. You order at the counter and they call your name for pickup.
It's our go-to place for biscuits and gravy and veggie burgers and sandwiches. They also serve beer and wine. Happy hour from 3pm to 6pm daily and again at 9pm.
23 residents recomanen
Seward Cafe
2129 E Franklin AveA laid back atmosphere. One of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in the twin cities. It is a co-op with a friendly and interesting mix of young bohemians. No table service. You order at the counter and they call your name for pickup.
It's our go-to place for biscuits and gravy and veggie burgers and sandwiches. They also serve beer and wine. Happy hour from 3pm to 6pm daily and again at 9pm.
Everything Else
Family owned liquor store. Good selection of local micro brews and a decent selection of wine.
6 residents recomanen
East Lake Liquor Store
3916 E Lake StFamily owned liquor store. Good selection of local micro brews and a decent selection of wine.
Shopping
Described by Rolling Stone Magazine: ..as “a classic, overstuffed mom-and-pop used-vinyl haven.”
They also have live band performances and host a party every year for Record Store Day.
7 residents recomanen
Hymie's Vintage Records
3820 E Lake StDescribed by Rolling Stone Magazine: ..as “a classic, overstuffed mom-and-pop used-vinyl haven.”
They also have live band performances and host a party every year for Record Store Day.