Restaurants and Bars in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Restaurants, bars, cafes and coffee shops in the Twin Cities. From a quick latte to a romantic dinner, here's where to go.
Eating Locally Grown Minnesotan Food in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Eating locally grown food is good for the economy, and good for the earth too. It saves resources used for transportation, gets you fresher produce, keeps your dollars in the local economy, and supports small farmers and growers.
Eating locally grown food is good for the economy, and good for the earth too. It saves resources used for transportation, gets you fresher produce, keeps your dollars in the local economy, and supports small farmers and growers.
Where do you get locally grown Minnesota and Wisconsin produce, fruit and vegetables, dairy products and meat in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities?
The Best Bars and Cafes in Longfellow, Minneapolis
The Longfellow neighborhood is a calm Minneapolis neighborhood on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It's a perfect place to have a peaceful drink on a summer evening, or a coffee with your date after a movie at the neighborhood icon Riverview Theater. Here's the best bars and cafes in Longfellow, in Minneapolis.
The Longfellow neighborhood is a calm Minneapolis neighborhood on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It's a perfect place to have a peaceful drink on a summer evening, or a coffee with your date after a movie at the neighborhood icon Riverview Theater. Here's the best bars and cafes in Longfellow, in Minneapolis.
Java Train Coffee Shop
Java Train Coffee Shop in the Como neighborhood of St. Paul is a great local coffee shop with large indoor and outdoor play spaces for children.
Java Train Coffee Shop in the Como neighborhood of St. Paul is a great local coffee shop with large indoor and outdoor play spaces for children.
Trieu Chau Vietnamese Restaurant
Don't let appearances device you. Trieu Chau Restaurant is not a looker, but ultimately what matters is the food. Does Trieu Chau Restaurant prove the old adage wrong?
Don't let appearances device you. Trieu Chau Restaurant is not a looker, but ultimately what matters is the food. Does Trieu Chau Restaurant prove the old adage wrong?
The Muddy Pig Pub in St. Paul
The Muddy Pig on Dale Street in St. Paul is a neighborhood bar with an extensive beer list, and regular beer and wine events.
The Muddy Pig on Dale Street in St. Paul is a neighborhood bar with an extensive beer list, and regular beer and wine events.
La Cucaracha Mexican Restaurante
la Cucaracha Mexican Restaurante is a popular Mexican restaurant on Dale Street, just off St. Paul's Grand Avenue.
la Cucaracha Mexican Restaurante is a popular Mexican restaurant on Dale Street, just off St. Paul's Grand Avenue.
Lao and Thai Restaurant, University Avenue, St. Paul
Lao and Thai Restaurant, University Avenue, St. Paul - A Review of Lao and Thai Restaurant, St. Paul, Minnesota
Lao and Thai Restaurant, University Avenue, St. Paul - A Review of Lao and Thai Restaurant, St. Paul, Minnesota
The Coffee News Cafe
In the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, the Coffee News Cafe is a local favorite. But it is worth driving across town for? Here's a review of the Coffee News Cafe on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.
In the Macalester-Groveland neighborhood, the Coffee News Cafe is a local favorite. But it is worth driving across town for? Here's a review of the Coffee News Cafe on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.
Figlio's Restaurant, Uptown Minneapolis
Figlio's restaurant, in the Calhoun Square mall in Uptown Minneapolis, serves brunch, lunch and dinner in a stylish
Figlio's restaurant, in the Calhoun Square mall in Uptown Minneapolis, serves brunch, lunch and dinner in a stylish
Chino Latino Restaurant and Bar
Chino Latino is Minneapolis' answer to cosmopolitan bars in New York or Los Angeles - the place to see and be seen in Uptown. What's an evening at Chino Latino like?
Chino Latino is Minneapolis' answer to cosmopolitan bars in New York or Los Angeles - the place to see and be seen in Uptown. What's an evening at Chino Latino like?
The Matchbox Coffee Shop, Northeast Minneapolis
Matchbox Coffee is a tiny coffee shop in Northeast Minneapolis' Arts District.
Matchbox Coffee is a tiny coffee shop in Northeast Minneapolis' Arts District.
Irish, Welsh and British Pubs in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Want a pint of Guinness, some Irish whiskey, or a plate of fish and chips? Here's a list of Irish, Welsh and British Pubs in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities
Want a pint of Guinness, some Irish whiskey, or a plate of fish and chips? Here's a list of Irish, Welsh and British Pubs in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the Twin Cities
Bars and Restaurants on St. Paul's West Seventh Street
West Seventh Street, leading southwest out of Downtown St. Paul from the Xcel Energy Center, is the best place to find a restaurant, pub, bar or sandwich shops, all very convenient for a meal, snack, or drink before or after an event at the Xcel Energy Center.
West Seventh Street, leading southwest out of Downtown St. Paul from the Xcel Energy Center, is the best place to find a restaurant, pub, bar or sandwich shops, all very convenient for a meal, snack, or drink before or after an event at the Xcel Energy Center.
Here's where Republican National Convention-eers, Minnesota Wild fans, and Xcel concert-goers can visit, all on West Seventh, within a…
Barbette Restaurant
Barbette is a chic French neighborhood cafe in Uptown Minneapolis that serves award-winning fries. So how good are they, and what is the rest of the food like?
Barbette is a chic French neighborhood cafe in Uptown Minneapolis that serves award-winning fries. So how good are they, and what is the rest of the food like?
Ecopolitan Restaurant
Ecopolitan is a vegan, raw food, organic restaurant on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Ecopolitan is a vegan, raw food, organic restaurant on Lyndale Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
The Birchwood Cafe, Minneapolis
The Birchwood Cafe in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis serves fresh, natural, locally-sourced foods, and run many other admirable eco-friendly programs. But how does the Birchwood Cafe's food taste?
The Birchwood Cafe in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis serves fresh, natural, locally-sourced foods, and run many other admirable eco-friendly programs. But how does the Birchwood Cafe's food taste?
The Downtowner Woodfire Grill
The Downtowner Woodfire Grill: It's in downtown St. Paul, and it has a woodfired grill. They say their food is excellent. Is that as truthful as the name? Read this review of the Downtowner Woodfired Grill and find out.
The Downtowner Woodfire Grill: It's in downtown St. Paul, and it has a woodfired grill. They say their food is excellent. Is that as truthful as the name? Read this review of the Downtowner Woodfired Grill and find out.
A Fine Grind
A Fine Grind is a coffee shop in St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood. The coffee is great, and the baked goods are fabulous.
A Fine Grind is a coffee shop in St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood. The coffee is great, and the baked goods are fabulous.
The Pumhouse Creamery Ice Cream Shop
The Pumphouse Creamery sells organic, handmade ice cream from a tiny store on Chicago Avenue in southeast Minneapolis.
The Pumphouse Creamery sells organic, handmade ice cream from a tiny store on Chicago Avenue in southeast Minneapolis.
The Grand Ole Creamery Ice Cream Shop in St. Paul and Minneapolis
The Grand Ole Creamery has been serving ice cream on St. Paul's Grand Avenue for over 20 years, and recently Minneapolis celebrated when another store opened in their city.
The Grand Ole Creamery has been serving ice cream on St. Paul's Grand Avenue for over 20 years, and recently Minneapolis celebrated when another store opened in their city.
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Shops in Minneapolis
Selling ice cream to Minnesotans ranks with selling sand to Saharans. How does the popular Sebastian Joe's ice cream cafe do it?
Selling ice cream to Minnesotans ranks with selling sand to Saharans. How does the popular Sebastian Joe's ice cream cafe do it?
Farmer's Markets in Minneapolis and St. Paul
A list of farmer's markets in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Out farmer's markets sell wonderful fresh produce from Minnesota and western Wisconsin, flowers, baked goods, cheese and honey.
A list of farmer's markets in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Out farmer's markets sell wonderful fresh produce from Minnesota and western Wisconsin, flowers, baked goods, cheese and honey.
Many more farmer's markets operate in other cities in the Twin Cities metro area. There's a list of other farmer's markets at the Local Harvest website. <…
Ice Cream in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Even though the outside temperature is colder than their frozen products for six months, Minneapolis and St. Paul still have several excellent independent ice cream factories, churning their own ice creams all year round. Here's where the best ice cream is in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Even though the outside temperature is colder than their frozen products for six months, Minneapolis and St. Paul still have several excellent independent ice cream factories, churning their own ice creams all year round. Here's where the best ice cream is in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Casper's & Runyon's Nook
Casper's and Runyon's Nook bar in Highland Park, St. Paul, has garnered plenty of attention from the local media, and even a spot on national TV. Is Casper's and Runyon's Nook worthy of all the hype?
Casper's and Runyon's Nook bar in Highland Park, St. Paul, has garnered plenty of attention from the local media, and even a spot on national TV. Is Casper's and Runyon's Nook worthy of all the hype?
The Highland Grill Restaurant
The Highland Grill restaurant in St. Paul's Highland Park keeps loyal customers happy with giant breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a eye-popping bright cafe in Highland Park. The Highland Grill is welcoming, family friendly, and the destination for breakfast in Highland Park.
The Highland Grill restaurant in St. Paul's Highland Park keeps loyal customers happy with giant breakfasts, lunches and dinners in a eye-popping bright cafe in Highland Park. The Highland Grill is welcoming, family friendly, and the destination for breakfast in Highland Park.
Treats, Coffee and Cakes on St. Paul's Grand Avenue
After a hard afternoon's shopping on St. Paul's Grand Avenue, reward yourself with a cappuccino, a cake or an ice cream from one of the many independent coffee shops, bakeries and ice cream parlors on Grand Avenue.
After a hard afternoon's shopping on St. Paul's Grand Avenue, reward yourself with a cappuccino, a cake or an ice cream from one of the many independent coffee shops, bakeries and ice cream parlors on Grand Avenue.
The Louisiana Cafe
Louisiana Cafe serves breakfast and lunch in their large restaurant on the intersection of Selby Avenue and Dale Street in St. Paul. The owners manage three other restaurants, so if they are sucessful, it should be good, right? Right?
Louisiana Cafe serves breakfast and lunch in their large restaurant on the intersection of Selby Avenue and Dale Street in St. Paul. The owners manage three other restaurants, so if they are sucessful, it should be good, right? Right?
Cafe Juliana: Organic Food and Coffee in St. Paul's West Side
Cafe Juliahna, formerly known as the Old Man River cafe, is in St. Paul's West Side. You'll find a friendly vibe, live music, organic food, and a warm welcome for everyone at Cafe Juliahna.
Cafe Juliahna, formerly known as the Old Man River cafe, is in St. Paul's West Side. You'll find a friendly vibe, live music, organic food, and a warm welcome for everyone at Cafe Juliahna.
Izzy's Ice Cream Cafe
Izzy's Ice Cream parlor and factory on Marshall Avenue is one of the best places in St. Paul to satisfy your sweet tooth. Izzy's Ice Cream serves up fresh hand-made ice cream and wonderful desserts. Here's the scoop on Izzy's Ice Cream in St. Paul.
Izzy's Ice Cream parlor and factory on Marshall Avenue is one of the best places in St. Paul to satisfy your sweet tooth. Izzy's Ice Cream serves up fresh hand-made ice cream and wonderful desserts. Here's the scoop on Izzy's Ice Cream in St. Paul.
The Sample Room Restaurant
The Sample Room is a restaurant in a 19th century Saloon on the banks of the Mississippi in Minneapolis. The Sample Room serves fresh, made-from-scratch meals as regular entrees, or mini sample portions.
The Sample Room is a restaurant in a 19th century Saloon on the banks of the Mississippi in Minneapolis. The Sample Room serves fresh, made-from-scratch meals as regular entrees, or mini sample portions.
Great Waters Brewing Company
The Great Waters Brewing Company in St. Paul brew their own award-winning beer onsite. An outdoor patio, and excellent food make this one of the nicest places in downtown St. Paul to have a beer, a meal, or both.
The Great Waters Brewing Company in St. Paul brew their own award-winning beer onsite. An outdoor patio, and excellent food make this one of the nicest places in downtown St. Paul to have a beer, a meal, or both.
Trotter's Cafe and Bakery
Rainbow bright Trotter's Cafe and Bakery is in St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood. This little cafe dishes up breakfasts and lunches, and bakery-fresh breads, cakes and cookies.
Rainbow bright Trotter's Cafe and Bakery is in St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood. This little cafe dishes up breakfasts and lunches, and bakery-fresh breads, cakes and cookies.
The Purple Onion Cafe and Coffee Shop
The Purple Onion is a large coffee shop and cafe in Minneapolis' Dinkytown. The Purple Onion has good food, good coffee and a friendly atmosphere.
The Purple Onion is a large coffee shop and cafe in Minneapolis' Dinkytown. The Purple Onion has good food, good coffee and a friendly atmosphere.
Restaurant
The Bon View Cafe is a charming locally owned restaurant on St. Paul's Selby Avenue. The Bon Vie Cafe in Cathedral Hill has a menu that changes twice a week, a friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. Here's a review of the Bon Vie Cafe.
The Bon View Cafe is a charming locally owned restaurant on St. Paul's Selby Avenue. The Bon Vie Cafe in Cathedral Hill has a menu that changes twice a week, a friendly atmosphere, and delicious food. Here's a review of the Bon Vie Cafe.
A Piece of Cake Bakery
A Piece of Cake Bakery: A dizzying array of cakes, bars, buns, pastries, cupcakes and brownies are on display to tempt you in A Piece of Cake Bakery in St. Paul's Summit Hill.
A Piece of Cake Bakery: A dizzying array of cakes, bars, buns, pastries, cupcakes and brownies are on display to tempt you in A Piece of Cake Bakery in St. Paul's Summit Hill.
Isles Bun and Coffee Shop
Isles Bun and Coffee shop is a tiny but wonderful bakery and coffee shop just off Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
Isles Bun and Coffee shop is a tiny but wonderful bakery and coffee shop just off Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.
The Tea Garden Tea House
Doesn't "The Tea Garden" sound refined? The Tea Garden is actually a chic Asian-inspired modern tea shop, selling bubble tea, chai tea and regular hot tea too.
Doesn't "The Tea Garden" sound refined? The Tea Garden is actually a chic Asian-inspired modern tea shop, selling bubble tea, chai tea and regular hot tea too.
Coffee Shop
Nina's Coffee Cafe is a neighborhood cafe and coffee shop on St. Paul's Selby Avenue, near St Paul's Cathedral, in Summit Hill. Here's a review of Nina's Coffee Cafe.
Nina's Coffee Cafe is a neighborhood cafe and coffee shop on St. Paul's Selby Avenue, near St Paul's Cathedral, in Summit Hill. Here's a review of Nina's Coffee Cafe.
il Vesco Vino Restaurant
A review of Il Vesco Vino. Il Vesco Vino is an elegant Italian restaurant on Selby Avenue in St. Paul's Summit Hill neighborhood.
A review of Il Vesco Vino. Il Vesco Vino is an elegant Italian restaurant on Selby Avenue in St. Paul's Summit Hill neighborhood.
Restaurant
The Bad Waitress is a cafe, diner and coffee shop in the Whitter neighborhood in Minneapolis. It has retro decor, an unusual service, and hip staff. How bag is it? Read this review of the Bad Waitress to find out!
The Bad Waitress is a cafe, diner and coffee shop in the Whitter neighborhood in Minneapolis. It has retro decor, an unusual service, and hip staff. How bag is it? Read this review of the Bad Waitress to find out!
Sovereign Grounds Coffee Shop
A Review Of Minneapolis Coffee Shop Sovereign Grounds, a neighborhood coffee shop located in south Minneapolis.
A Review Of Minneapolis Coffee Shop Sovereign Grounds, a neighborhood coffee shop located in south Minneapolis.
Review of the Wild Onion Bar and Restaurant in St Paul
Review of the Wild Onion Bar and Restaurant on Grand Avenue in St Paul, Minnesota.
Review of the Wild Onion Bar and Restaurant on Grand Avenue in St Paul, Minnesota.
A Grand Tour: The Ten Best International Restaurants and Cafe…
Grand Avenue boasts St Paul's best selection of restaurants. Here's a guide to the best international options for travelling the world without leaving the city.
It's impossible to decide if Japanese or Italian (or Nepali, or Middle Eastern...) is better, so in alphabetical order, here's an itinerary of a gourmet Grand Tour.
Day By Day Cafe
A review of the Day By Day Cafe in St Paul. Day By Day is a neighborhood cafe, restaurant and coffee shop in the West Seventh district of St Paul.
A review of the Day By Day Cafe in St Paul. Day By Day is a neighborhood cafe, restaurant and coffee shop in the West Seventh district of St Paul.