Grace's Twin Cities recommendations!
Food Scene
Neighborhood favorite that serves up great coffee, food, desserts & wine!
25 locals recommend
Cuppa Java
400 Penn Ave SNeighborhood favorite that serves up great coffee, food, desserts & wine!
Local spot with REALLY good pizza & fast delivery/pick up. Their wings are fantastic too!
7 locals recommend
Bryn Mawr Pizza & Deli
404 Cedar Lake Rd SLocal spot with REALLY good pizza & fast delivery/pick up. Their wings are fantastic too!
Rustica
3224 W Lake StGreat baked goods & tea/coffee with a warm atmosphere!
AMAZING burgers & beer. 4 locations: 50th (Edina/South Mpls), Uptown, North Loop, Saint Paul.
55 locals recommend
Red Cow 50th & France
3624 West 50th StreetAMAZING burgers & beer. 4 locations: 50th (Edina/South Mpls), Uptown, North Loop, Saint Paul.
Glam Doll Donuts
2605 Nicollet AveUnique & tasty donuts! S Mpls & NE Mpls locations.
Fantastic food & a massive bloody mary/mimosa bar. Super edgy, "hell" themed decor. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner! (Reservation might be needed... Especially for brunch.)
46 locals recommend
Hell's Kitchen Inc.
80 S 9th StFantastic food & a massive bloody mary/mimosa bar. Super edgy, "hell" themed decor. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner! (Reservation might be needed... Especially for brunch.)
Cheap & tasty Korean spot located in the university area & near nightlife. I recommend the Dolsot Bibimbap (veggies, meat/tofu & rice served in hot stone bowl)
Kbop Korean Bistro
425 13th Ave SECheap & tasty Korean spot located in the university area & near nightlife. I recommend the Dolsot Bibimbap (veggies, meat/tofu & rice served in hot stone bowl)
Matt's Bar
3500 Cedar AveHome of the famous Jucy Lucy (melted cheese burger bliss)!
The Malt Shop
809 W 50th StFamily-friendly joint with amazing malts!
Grab n' go pizza with crazy toppings. Located near the Uptown bars and open until 3 am! There's another location near the University of MN.
Mesa Pizza Uptown
1440 W Lake StGrab n' go pizza with crazy toppings. Located near the Uptown bars and open until 3 am! There's another location near the University of MN.
Homemade ice cream, baked goods and coffee. Their raspberry chocolate chip flavor is amazing!
75 locals recommend
Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe
1007 W Franklin AveHomemade ice cream, baked goods and coffee. Their raspberry chocolate chip flavor is amazing!
Ramen Kazama
3400 Nicollet AveHip ramen spot with beer, sake and great kimchi.
Birchwood Cafe
3311 East 25th StreetLocally-sourced, inspired menu with plenty of options for kids!
Roat Osha
3001 Hennepin Ave SGreat Uptown spot with Thai menu!
nearby cafe that has decadent desserts and tasty breakfast/lunch options
18 locals recommend
yum! Kitchen and Bakery
4000 Minnetonka Blvdnearby cafe that has decadent desserts and tasty breakfast/lunch options
Local restuarant serving South American food as well as some kid-friendly options (ie pizza)
9 locals recommend
La Mesa
230 Cedar Lake Rd SLocal restuarant serving South American food as well as some kid-friendly options (ie pizza)
Burch Steak
1933 Colfax Ave SEggy's Minneapolis
120 W 14th StNico's Taco and Tequila Bar
2516 Hennepin Ave SGood food & margaritas!
Good Day Cafe
5410 Wayzata BlvdCasual eatery with good family-friendly options.
Hai Hai
2121 University Ave NEDelicious SE Asian food & unique cocktails. Great spot for vegetarians!
Incredible Venezuelan-style stuffed arepas & other great Latin American food. Don't sleep on the cocktails....They're amazing!
122 locals recommend
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveIncredible Venezuelan-style stuffed arepas & other great Latin American food. Don't sleep on the cocktails....They're amazing!
The Block Food & Drink
7007 Walker StGreat food & brews. Dog-friendly patio!
Lively breakfast spot with great food. Their cinnamon sugar beignets are so good!
17 locals recommend
Good Day Cafe
5410 Wayzata BlvdLively breakfast spot with great food. Their cinnamon sugar beignets are so good!
Arts & Culture
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlCheck out the sculpture garden!
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StPerfect place to take the kids on a rainy day! I highly recommend their omnitheater which shows 3D-style nature documentaries.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdPerfect place to take the kids on a rainy day! I highly recommend their omnitheater which shows 3D-style nature documentaries.
Minneapolis' famous Spoonbridge & Cherry sculpture. The ultimate photo-op! Located in the Walker Sculpture Garden. Free admission!
28 locals recommend
Spoonbridge and Cherry
14357 Loring GreenwayMinneapolis' famous Spoonbridge & Cherry sculpture. The ultimate photo-op! Located in the Walker Sculpture Garden. Free admission!
Art museum with plenty of exhibits and a cafe. Perfect for rainy days!
524 locals recommend
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SArt museum with plenty of exhibits and a cafe. Perfect for rainy days!
Essentials
Bryn Mawr Market
412 Cedar Lake Rd SClosest local shop with smaller selection.
Target
900 Nicollet Mall5 minutes away! Located near a Caribou coffee, liqour store and several restaurants
33 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
3060 Excelsior Blvd5 minutes away! Located near a Caribou coffee, liqour store and several restaurants
Shopping
Cockadoodledoo Gifts of Bryn Mawr
403 Cedar Lake Rd SQuirky, Cute Gift Shop
Variety of restaurants, shops, grocery stores and a movie theater.
60 locals recommend
The Shops at West End
1621 West End BlvdVariety of restaurants, shops, grocery stores and a movie theater.
Mall of America
60 East BroadwayLargest indoor mall in the US
Drinks & Nightlife
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveWell-known, crown jewel of local music scene
Underrated brewery with large tables- perfect for large groups. Located right by baseball stadium. Dog friendly space!
19 locals recommend
Inbound Brewco
701 N 5th StUnderrated brewery with large tables- perfect for large groups. Located right by baseball stadium. Dog friendly space!
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
1900 Marshall St NEFun river-side tiki bar with a dog-friendly patio.
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd StAsk to sample the Peanut Butter porter!
Local brewery with a warm & neighborly atmosphere. Plenty of board games too!
38 locals recommend
Utepils Brewing Co.
225 Thomas Ave NLocal brewery with a warm & neighborly atmosphere. Plenty of board games too!
Great selection of beers. It's close enough to our home that you can bike there!
16 locals recommend
Sisyphus Brewing
712 Ontario Ave WGreat selection of beers. It's close enough to our home that you can bike there!
The Fine Line Cafe
318 N 1st AveFantastic music venue. Great variety of artists performing.
This brewery has such a great location (right along the Mississippi River). Enjoy one of their infusion brews or their infamous Miraculum IPA then take a walk along the river!
17 locals recommend
Pryes Brewing Company
1401 West River Rd NThis brewery has such a great location (right along the Mississippi River). Enjoy one of their infusion brews or their infamous Miraculum IPA then take a walk along the river!
Local distillery that does month-long themes. Their Miracle at Lawless (Christmas themed drinks & decor) is a must-see!
26 locals recommend
Lawless Distilling Company
2619 28th Ave SLocal distillery that does month-long themes. Their Miracle at Lawless (Christmas themed drinks & decor) is a must-see!
Finnegans Brew Co.
817 S 5th AveSurly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastFantastic brewery with two restaurants.
Perfect spot for cider lovers! Great selection of cider. Some beer, NA bev & food truck options.
69 locals recommend
Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NEPerfect spot for cider lovers! Great selection of cider. Some beer, NA bev & food truck options.
The Armory
500 South 6th StGreat music venue!
Mortimer's Bar and Restaurant
2001 Lyndale Ave SLocal favorite that hosts a variety of events.
Entertainment & Activities
Showplace Icon Theatre
1625 West End BlvdTarget Field
1 Twins WaySee the MN Twins Baseball team!
U.S. Bank Stadium
401 Chicago AveGo Vikings!
Free admission zoo with small amusement park and wonderful arboretum!
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrFree admission zoo with small amusement park and wonderful arboretum!
Perfect for a night out. Check out their bowling date night deal (Mondays only)!
84 locals recommend
Bryant-Lake Bowl
810 W Lake StPerfect for a night out. Check out their bowling date night deal (Mondays only)!
One of the best museums due to a wide variety of exhibits and activities. Perfect rainy day option!
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdOne of the best museums due to a wide variety of exhibits and activities. Perfect rainy day option!
Parks & Nature
Within walking/biking distance. The Eloise Butler Garden & Quaking Bog are great for family nature walks!
95 locals recommend
Theodore Wirth Regional Park
1301 Theodore Wirth PkwyWithin walking/biking distance. The Eloise Butler Garden & Quaking Bog are great for family nature walks!
Must-see Minneapolis gem! Sea Salt Eatery (on-site restaurant) is a great stop for seafood & ice cream
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrMust-see Minneapolis gem! Sea Salt Eatery (on-site restaurant) is a great stop for seafood & ice cream
Closest beach to our home (walking/biking distance). Access to the lake for canoeing/kayaking/swimming.
38 locals recommend
Cedar Lake Point Beach
Cedar Lake ParkwayClosest beach to our home (walking/biking distance). Access to the lake for canoeing/kayaking/swimming.