Surdyk's Liquor Store and Gourmet Cheese Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

1. Surdyk's Liquor Store and Gourmet Cheese Shop

9.1
303 E Hennepin Ave (at University Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · University · 67 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Some of the best sandwiches in the state can be found in the cheese shop here, made out of their hundreds of cheeses, artisanal salamis and cold cuts, roasted meats, and inventive vegetable salads. Read more.

Dr. H.Dr. Health Inspector: Try the Palmier cookies! Really just try one. They are chewy without being crumbly and have a very nice almond Paste taste to them. Best cookie ever. Followed by Whole Foods lemon ricotta cookie.

ThrillistThrillist: As if the relationship between cops and the pastries they eat wasn't stereotyped enough, it'd take a detective to find out about the insane donuts now being churned out by NE's Surdyk's Liquor. Read more.

Lunds & Byerlys is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

2. Lunds & Byerlys

8.4
1201 Hennepin Ave (at S 12th St), Minneapolis, MN
Supermarket · Loring Park · 54 tips and reviews

Linda L.Linda Leeson: Right now BOGO on their excellent artisan loaves after 7 PM. Possible consolation for jobs that don't leave time for a personal life?

Bridget R.Bridget Rissmann: Lunds Hennepin is officially open! Stop by for amazingly fresh produce, salad bar and meat and seafood. Enjoy the patio seating area and rain garden. Stop in the historic wines and spirits shop.

Mike O.Mike Obradovich: Fantastic location. Amazing salad bar and grocery selection. If you work downtown, you owe it to yourself to get lunch here. Great patio out back, but get there early as it fills up fast.

Patisserie 46 is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

3. Patisserie 46

9.0
4552 Grand Ave S (at W 46th St), Minneapolis, MN
Pastry Shop · Kingfield · 73 tips and reviews

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Try the Daily Tartine. Each day, the bakers take one of their artisan loaves (please let it be beer bread) and feature an open-faced sandwich, piled with fresh, cheffy ingredients.

Art G.Art Group: Superb French style bakery. There's nothing else like this place in Minnesota! This place deserves 10.

Meghan J.Meghan J: Fy-er Pow-wah!

Pumphouse Creamery is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

4. Pumphouse Creamery

8.0
4754 Chicago Ave (btwn 47th & 48th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Nokomis · 31 tips and reviews

Lee Z.Lee Zukor: Simple, Good, & Tasty says Pumphouse really works with local artisans and farmers. We love the sea salt caramel and butter pecan ice cream.

Alex I.Alex Iantaffi: Try the watermelon sorbet or buckwheat honey ice cream. Delicious!

Rob M.Rob Mehta: Every flavor is the best :)

Café & Bar Lurcat is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

5. Café & Bar Lurcat

8.5
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Loring Park · 62 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: The restaurant serves artisanal American bistro fare such as a lush salmon tartare with black mustard seeds. The wine list starts below $20, covers the globe, and is available at the bar. Read more.

Melissa H.Melissa Hansen: mini burgers. mini burgers.

Meg K.Meg Knodl: apple, manchego, chive salad = must

The Lynhall is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

6. The Lynhall

8.7
2640 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Eastern European Restaurant · Lowry Hill East · 6 tips and reviews

Allison N.Allison Niksich: Really great brunch! Start with one of their amazing pastries 😍😍

Nicholas K.Nicholas Kolnik: The fries are a massive portion. Beware ordering them by yourself if you don’t want to finish the entire bowl. 🍟

Chris R.Chris R: The lunch combo is fantastic!

Red Stag Supperclub is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

7. Red Stag Supperclub

8.2
509 1st Ave NE (btw 5th St NE & 6th St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · University · 117 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Jahn: The artisan meats are beyond delicious

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Go for the Wake Up Beer ($7), made with stout and a shot of espresso. It's a rich, creamy drink with enough head to rival most lattes. Read more.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Salmon or pork are both awesome!

France 44 Wines & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

8. France 44 Wines & Spirits

9.0
4351 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Linden Hills · 28 tips and reviews

Peter K.Peter Kim: Free samples of (high end) scotch & bourbon. Great cheese shop.

Eric H.Eric Hansen: Get a pint of Surly Darkness for $1 when you order a cheese plate. Tasty deal.

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Ben Roberts is one of the coolest cheesemongers in town. Don't miss his intuitive and intriguing cheese-focused sandwiches.

Nicollet Island Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

9. Nicollet Island Inn

8.3
95 Merriam Street, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · University · 24 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: For river watching at it's most elegant. Renowned for both its accommodations and its menu, the Nicollet Island Inn also has a scenic patio and free parking. Read more.

William L.William Larson: The Nicollet Island Inn is a great place for special occasions. We got engaged here!

Dane H.Dane Hartzell: Bring your parents here but not your friends

Turtle Bread Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

10. Turtle Bread Company

7.1
4762 Chicago Ave (at 48th St), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Nokomis · 30 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted City Pages top ten cupcakes! Turtle Bread has its fingers in many culinary pies, from artisan breads to deli meals to plenty of delicious sweets, and it excels in the cupcake realm as well.

Sam M.Sam Molter: Don’t leave here without getting the tomato soup. It is a sweet and succulent delight and partners well with one of their tasty sandwiches. 😋

Madge M.Madge Mc: Great croissants but boy, oh boy, this place is cluttered and a little dirty. Come on, vacuum that rug in front of the bakery case, people.

Parlour is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

11. Parlour

8.7
730 Washington Ave N (8th Ave. N.), Minneapolis, MN
Cocktail Bar · Warehouse District · 44 tips and reviews

Tau W.Tau Watts: One of the best burgers in the TC!! Don't forget the popcorn.

Jon C.Jon Christianson: AT&T struggles here.

Chase T.Chase Turner: Holy shit the burger here.

Starbucks is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

12. Starbucks

7.9
615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · University · 20 tips and reviews

Peter C.Peter Clark: Gotta try the new clover coffee machine. Get the high-end beans, don't waste time with a blend.

Daina Lynn D.Daina Lynn Davenport-Fey: Long lines throughout the day, throughout the school year. If you want to get served more quickly, just order a Brewed Coffee...

Morgan P.Morgan Pankratz: Awesome place to study w/ the addition of the new tables. These tables have several electrical outlets built into them on each side, so no worries about snagging a coveted seat by an outlet anymore!

Eli's Food & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

13. Eli's Food & Cocktails

9.0
1225 E Hennepin Ave (at 13th St N), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Loring Park · 75 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon Mayfield: Food until 1am, VERY friendly and knowledgable service, house cured pastrami, penne and cheese. This place is too good to be true! Pro tip: add pastrami to the hot Italian sandwich.

Kelli T.Kelli T.: Try the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. Best meal you'll ever taste!

Andrea K.Andrea Kopfmann: Always order off the chalkboard

Erte is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

14. Erte

7.8
1304 University Ave NE (University Ave NE), Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Sheridan · 23 tips and reviews

Phil S.Phil Shannon: NY strip steak is huge and pretty good. Au gratin potatoes are really good.

Jen G.Jen Goldsmith: sit in the bar and play the drinking game utilizing the bar book

Don P.Don Pablo: Ribeye is "phenomenal!"

Eli's East Food & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best Places for Artisan in Minneapolis.

15. Eli's East Food & Cocktails

8.4
815 E Hennepin Ave (9th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 57 tips and reviews

CassandraCassandra: Get anything. Get everything! Truly some of the best food in the city.

Tim S.Tim Schaaf: How did the hipster burn the roof of his mouth? He ate the MAC N Cheese before it was cool.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top ten chicken wings! The house wings are a rosy molasses color, dipped in sticky, sweet honey soy glaze with a Sriracha-spiked mayonnaise for dipping.