1. Spyhouse Coffee
8.9
945 Broadway St NE (at Tyler St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Northeast Park · 80 tips and reviews
Abby Anderson Jones: Great vibe and they have some very experimental drinks seasonally. Large space and very chill.
Molly Nicholson: The cozy atmosphere if you are looking to pull out your laptop and chill. Lines can go out the door in the summer.
Claire ZV: Great place for working or gathering, good coffee, music and chill atmosphere.
2. Brasa Rotisserie
9.0
600 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
BBQ Joint · Marcy - Holmes · 142 tips and reviews
Eater: Brasa is the casual restaurant from Alex Roberts ( a James Beard-wining chef). This is a place to go family style, and make sure to get the slow-roasted pork, the crispy yuca, and the collards.
Pat Whelan: Great casual place. Perfect for swarm summer night. Food was perfect. Staff was pleasant
Isameow: Casual eatery,comfort food. Must try the rotisserie chicken
4. Peace Coffee Shop
8.8
3262 Minnehaha Ave (at E 33rd St), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Longfellow · 50 tips and reviews
Chase Maxwell: Great espresso and relaxing atmosphere. This is an excellent place to get work done, though it's chilly in the winter.
Jana A. Kri: No wonder they were voted the best! A huuuge selection of caffeinated drinks, high quality roast, chill vibe and friendly staff. What more would you need?
City Pages: Voted Best Coffee Shop of 2013! We have long been fans of Peace Coffee not only for its coffee products but for its involvement in the community and its work with fair trade around the world. Read more.
5. Red Cow
9.0
208 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Warehouse District · 49 tips and reviews
Tina Platt: Great patty melt and pretzel! Relaxed environment for a meat joint.
Dana Wegener: The brunch was stupendous! Red velvet pancakes, Buttermilk Blues pancakes, and berries French toast were all fantastic!
Cole Kennedy: Not to detract from the short rib and bacon confit, but the Breadsmith pretzel bun on the Manhattan 2.0 burger stole the show. Don't forget to order an IPA from the extensive beer list.
6. Leaning Tower of Pizza
8.5
2324 Lyndale Ave S (24th Street & Lyndale Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Lowry Hill East · 50 tips and reviews
City Pages: Voted top ten pizzerias in the twin cities! The vibe is familiar and chill, maybe not the highest on the atmosphere scale, but still a perfect place to have a sip and a snack.
City Pages: Voted top ten pizzerias in the twin cities! The vibe is familiar and chill, maybe not the highest on the atmosphere scale, but still a perfect place to have a sip and a snack
Danny Bredon: Great pizza decent prices . Nice dark and chill
10. French Meadow Cafe
8.7
2610 Lyndale Ave S (at 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Whittier · 134 tips and reviews
K-la Vosper: Miso salmon. Order it. It is the best. Also the smoked salmon croissant is a great backup as well. But I am a bit biased cuz I love salmon, and this restaurant does it great! Chill spot too.
Florence Wong: AHH, stumbled upon this place and fell in LOVE! Casual hip environment w upbeat music. Great place to work solo or bring friends/family/date. Amazing iced soy mocha, corn waffle, tempeh entree. LOVE!!
METRO magazine: The extensive, eco-friendly menu changes daily, consistently offering delicious new omelets and fresh lunch and dinner dishes. Read more.
11. Up-Down
9.1
3012 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Arcade · Lyn Lake · 17 tips and reviews
Stacy Bo Bacy: Arcade bar with 60+ craft beers on tap, pizza by the slice, and the best games of the 80s and 90s.
Justin Sapp: Awesome place to hang out, play arcade games and drink!
Chris J: The change machine in the back near the Simpsons game gives out tokens.
12. George & the Dragon
9.0
813 W 50th St (at Bryant Ave), Minneapolis, MN
English Restaurant · Lynnhurst · 68 tips and reviews
Amelie B: Amazing food and pretty casual
Nancy Rowbotham: Best onion rings, ever! Great food and a nice place where you can also take the kids.
City Pages: The Asian Hangover: a dish of fragrant Jasmine rice, shiny, garlic-flecked green beans, a piece of richly fatted pork seasoned with Chinese five-spice powder & a fried egg. Need we say more? Read more.
14. Smack Shack
9.0
603 Washington Ave N (N 6th Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Warehouse District · 153 tips and reviews
Terch: The Perch Po-Boy is KILLER! The Perch is local (Red Lake, MN)! Start with the Smack Wings! Secret is the sauce, can you say bacon? Best place to chill in North Loop/Warehouse District!
Allison Niksich: They always have great specials - like today the blackened shrimp Benedict - yum! Great casual seafood here....I love coming here for lunch or dinner!
Janine Kennedy: Feels like New England! The lobster is fresh and delicious, no matter how you order it.
15. Galactic Pizza
8.4
2917 Lyndale Ave S (W 29th St), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Lyn Lake · 40 tips and reviews
Antoine: This pizza rocks! Very chill atmosphere, you won't be dissapointed.
Miranda Smith: I love the Alfredo and the Dude Ranch pizza! You can get almost anything vegitarian here and there are many vegan selections!
Laurel Krahn: Have a pizza that is delivered by a superhero who drives an electric car. Tip well. I recommend The Thailander, but there are many good options.