A Few Local Favorites
Food scene
The original location, eclectic décor and art in a historic building.
38 residents recomanen
Café Steam
315 Broadway Ave SThe original location, eclectic décor and art in a historic building.
Another local coffee shop, located near the University Square mall, right next to the downtown campus of Mayo Clinic.
13 residents recomanen
Moka
306 12th St SEAnother local coffee shop, located near the University Square mall, right next to the downtown campus of Mayo Clinic.
Grocery store and bakery/cafe. Excellent selection of organic produce. Three blocks from the space, definitely walkable.
59 residents recomanen
People's Food Co-op
519 1st Ave SWGrocery store and bakery/cafe. Excellent selection of organic produce. Three blocks from the space, definitely walkable.
The closest regular grocery store; probably wouldn't want to walk there as it is across a busy road.
79 residents recomanen
Hy-Vee
500 37th St NWThe closest regular grocery store; probably wouldn't want to walk there as it is across a busy road.
The Tap House
10 3rd St SWLocal tavern with an extensive beer list.
This is my favorite bar - it's a bit hard to find, in the basement of a building along Historic 3rd, but definitely worth the effort to find!
9 residents recomanen
Bitter & Pour
18 3rd St SWThis is my favorite bar - it's a bit hard to find, in the basement of a building along Historic 3rd, but definitely worth the effort to find!
Cafe Steam at One Discovery Square
415 4th St SWSame offerings as the original location, but with a metro vibe.
Bravo Espresso & Gourmet
111 Broadway Avenue SouthAnother local coffee shop, located inside the University Square mall.
Neighborhoods
Pill Hill is a National Register of Historic Places district southwest of downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The neighborhood encompasses many old houses built on a limestone bluff for staff of the nearby Mayo Clinic, which led to the name.
The neighborhood is found between U.S. 52, U.S. 63 (Broadway), Memorial Parkway, and 2nd Street SW. Saint Mary's Hospital is at the bottom of the hill to the north of the district.
In 1990, the neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Several buildings on Pill Hill are individually listed, including the Plummer House and the Mayo Foundation House.
Historic Southwest
Pill Hill is a National Register of Historic Places district southwest of downtown Rochester, Minnesota. The neighborhood encompasses many old houses built on a limestone bluff for staff of the nearby Mayo Clinic, which led to the name.
The neighborhood is found between U.S. 52, U.S. 63 (Broadway), Memorial Parkway, and 2nd Street SW. Saint Mary's Hospital is at the bottom of the hill to the north of the district.
In 1990, the neighborhood was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Several buildings on Pill Hill are individually listed, including the Plummer House and the Mayo Foundation House.
Recreation
Soldiers Field, two blocks from the space, includes two playgrounds, tennis courts, track in summer/ice skating rink in winter, outdoor pool, golf course in summer/dog walking area in winter, soccer and baseball fields.
22 residents recomanen
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
300 7th St SWSoldiers Field, two blocks from the space, includes two playgrounds, tennis courts, track in summer/ice skating rink in winter, outdoor pool, golf course in summer/dog walking area in winter, soccer and baseball fields.
Many shops and houses Bravo Espresso and Chester's - local favorites. About a mile from the space - you could walk, but you might want to drive to this one.
18 residents recomanen
Shops At University Square
111 Broadway Ave SMany shops and houses Bravo Espresso and Chester's - local favorites. About a mile from the space - you could walk, but you might want to drive to this one.
Sightseeing
The historic home of Henry Plummer. Tours are available. Walking distance, but might want to drive.
42 residents recomanen
Plummer House
1091 Plummer Ln SWThe historic home of Henry Plummer. Tours are available. Walking distance, but might want to drive.