Nolo’s Kitchen and Bar

American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Stem Wine Bar (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Upscale wine bar with small plates, wine, and cocktails.
Fair State Brewing Cooperative

Co-Op Brewery in Northeast.
Carley Coffee (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Cozy coffee shop with a fireplace and good quiches.
Modist Brewing

Brewery serving delicious, juicy IPAs.
Parlour

Cocktail bar underneath Borough that also serves food.
Tenant

Awesome South Minneapolis spot serving a fixed, 6-course meal for $60.
Bryant Lake Bowl

Funky, old-school bowling alley with simple and delicious American food.
Penny’s Coffee (Linden Hills) (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Coffee shop with great food in a bustling environment.
Northern Coffeeworks

Coffee shop serving a full menu of food in a simple but clean atmosphere.
Kado No Mise

Gorgeous Japanese restaurant serving beautiful sushi and delicious sake.
Coalition (50th and France)

(Edina) Elevated American food and craft cocktails served in a simplistic atmosphere.
The Bird (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)

(Loring Park) Farm to Table restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options.
Yumi’s Sushi Bar

(Excelsior) Small sushi restaurant in Excelsior with some of the best rolls in Minneapolis.
Volstead’s Emporium

Speakeasy in the heart of Uptown, with great cocktails and a solid seasonal menu.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Marvel Bar

Swanky speakeasy with pricy but delicious cocktails.
Crisp and Green (Wayzata)

Fast-casual salad restaurant.
Crisp and Green (North Loop)

Fast-casual salad restaurant in a trendy atmosphere.
Sociable Cider Werks

One of Minneapolis’ best cideries (is that a word?)
Travail Kitchen and Amusements

(Robbinsdale) An all-out dining experience, almost like a show, with a set tasting menu that changes frequently.
Terzo

Italian inspired plates and delicious wine in a cozy, refined atmosphere.
Zen Box Izakaya

Izakaya serving Japanese comfort food.
The Draft Horse (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Chic bistro serving local bites, cheese plates, and brunch.
Green + the Grain

Fast casual restaurant serving craft salads.
Upton Forty-Three (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

(NOTE: Upton 43 closed in South Minneapolis and will be opening a new location in North Loop.) Well-known Chef Erick Harcey makes Swedish food cool. Honestly everything I ate here was fantastic, especially the Swedish Meatballs. The service might be the best I’ve experienced in a long time, and the cocktails were fabulous. The […]
Rise Bagel Co.

Amazing bagels served in a warehouse-type atmosphere.
Red Wagon Pizza Company

Great place for pizza, salads, and craft beer.
Norseman Distillery

Funky distillery with small plates.
Young Joni Back Bar

“Speakeasy” type bar attached to Young Joni with a funky atmosphere and genius cocktails.
Young Joni

Trendy pizza joint serving a plethora of Korean items and craft cocktails.