Volstead's Emporium is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

1. Volstead's Emporium

8.3
711 W. Lake, Minneapolis, MN
Speakeasy · Lyn Lake · 14 tips and reviews

Karl N.Karl Noelle: Drinks, vibes, telephone booths with secret doors. 10/10

Christopher S.Christopher Smith: There are secret doors!

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Been to many speakeasies, this one is one of the best. Best to book a booth in advance (you’ll have fun) or for a big group book the secret room.

Minnehaha Parkway Central is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

2. Minnehaha Parkway Central

8.8
btwn 35W and Lake Nokomis (btwn 35W & Lake Nokomis), Minneapolis, MN
Hiking Trail · Northrup · 5 tips and reviews

Derek G.Derek Gavigan: Head East until you get to Minnehaha Falls. It's beautiful there in the summer and you can eat at one Minneapolis's hidden gems, Sea Salt. It's only open from April to November though.

Judd S.Judd Sampson: great place to run, the curving trail makes it go by quickly.

Amy K.Amy K: Be aware of which trail you're on- some are for bikes and some aren't!

Up Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

3. Up Cafe

8.8
1901 Traffic St NE, Minneapolis, MN
Café · Mid-City Industrial · 5 tips and reviews

Marty O.Marty O.: Excellent cappuccino, find this hidden gem for really good cup

NickNick: Only open during weekdays and closes around 5. Worth seeking out for a bite and a perk.

Richard B.Richard Bamattre: Try the pour over coffee, since they roast it right here. Also you can buy coffee by the pound - nothing beats fresh locally roasted coffee ground right before brewing.

Victory Dog Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

4. Victory Dog Park

8.5
4706 Osseo Rd, Minneapolis, MN
Dog Park · Victory · 4 tips and reviews

Kittie F.Kittie Fahey: What a hidden gem! Beautiful tucked in a great neighborhood, nice humans

Tammy R.Tammy Rose: Don't forget to pick up after your dog. It's a great park, please help keep it nice. :)

Brent M.Brent Metzler: A nice dog park in North Minneapolis to let the dogs out. Watch for the permitted parking areas in the neighborhood.

Sample Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

5. Sample Room

8.3
2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Bottineau · 55 tips and reviews

Kat M.Kat Meow: A sorta hidden gem. Great atmosphere, soup, and service!

Lori E.Lori Erickson: Awesome brunch til 3pm excellent small plates and cocktails- hidden gem!

Shawn S.Shawn Seifert: The Wandering Star drink reminds me of Spritz Aperols from Italy. Fantastic!

Minneapolis Institute of Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

6. Minneapolis Institute of Art

9.4
2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Art Museum · Whittier · 112 tips and reviews

Everything EverywhereEverything Everywhere: One of the best art museums in the United States. A hidden treasure in the Twin Cities!

ᴡ S.ᴡ Scott: GREAT lunches and food here. Nice veggie options. :)

HISTORYHISTORY: First founded in 1889, the museum features an encyclopedic collection of approximately 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of world history and an especially strong collection of Asian art.

Camdi Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

7. Camdi Restaurant

7.1
1325 4th St SE (14th Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Dinkytown · 14 tips and reviews

Chloe C.Chloe Cole 👑: the hidden gem of dinkytown! everything is made fresh to order & the best asian food around campus. check out their extensive vegan menu. best cheese wontons around!

Richard B.Richard Bamattre: Great place for Pho in the winter. Great cheap lunch specials, a hidden gem in Dinkytown.

Chelsie P.Chelsie Peli: BEST Vietnamese in mnpls!!! Absolutely loved the Pho, tofu spring rolls and iced coffee!!! <3 <3 <3

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

8. Parlour

8.5
730 Washington Ave N (8th Ave. N.), Minneapolis, MN
Cocktail Bar · Warehouse District · 44 tips and reviews

Joe S.Joe Spirk: Great vibe at this hidden gem. A fun menu featuring expertly crafted cocktails.

Gordon W.Gordon Wright: John Doyle, master of the Burger a Week blog says their burger is on of the best in the Twin Cities.

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

Hunt and Gather is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

9. Hunt and Gather

7.6
4944 Xerxes Ave S (50th Street), Minneapolis, MN
Vintage and Thrift Store · Fulton · 16 tips and reviews

Nathan W.Nathan Wright: Set aside at least an hour for browsing - you'll need it. This is one of Minneapolis' hidden gems.

Simon A.Simon Anderson: One of the most random stores I've ever been to - everything from house plants to old cameras to outdoor signs. Interesting place!

TylerTyler: Buyers beware. This place will do anything to con a penny out of your pocket. They market themselves as an antique store but they sell IKEA products at a 300% markup.

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

10. Eli's Food & Cocktails

8.8
1225 E Hennepin Ave (at 13th St N), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Loring Park · 75 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Pederson: The always delicious, weekly changing specials and local atmosphere exemplified by layout, service and clientele, make Elis a hidden gem in downtown. That.. and the steak sandwich, lighting and music.

Cassie U.Cassie Utt: Fantastic for an evening dessert and glass of wine!

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

Nico's Taco and Tequila is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

11. Nico's Taco and Tequila

8.1
2516 Hennepin Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN
Mexican Restaurant · East Isles · 33 tips and reviews

TJ D.TJ Dittrich: A hidden gem. Their flautas are spectacular!

AnnaAnna: IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE! Tried during restaurant week-will be back. Full bar. Unique tequilla drinks. Bold favors. The owner is so kind. Private event space!

Lauren H.Lauren Husting: Delicious cactus tacos, strong Margaritas, friendly staff. I would like to see more varied vegetarian options soon!

SiP Coffee Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

12. SiP Coffee Bar

7.6
34 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Sheridan · 23 tips and reviews

Gabriel G.Gabriel Garbow: Snacks and sandwiches made fresh, on-site. Great wait staff. Comfy space. A hidden gem.

Adrian T.Adrian Thompkins: Get the cinnamon and walnut coffee cake!

AhmedAhmed: Excellent Coffee. Great ambiance. Great service. Terrible hours :/

Keys At The Foshay is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

13. Keys At The Foshay

8.5
114 S 9th St (btwn Marquette & 2nd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Downtown West · 116 tips and reviews

Jesse L.Jesse Lara: Hidden Gem of dt mpls !!

'Rae B.'Rae Blaylark-Grady: One of the very best breakfast cafes in the Twin Cities!

HISTORYHISTORY: The tower was built between 1928 and 1929 by Wilber Foshay. He chose to build his company in Minneapolis and started construction on this building, which is modeled after the Washington Monument.

Southern Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

14. Southern Theater

7.2
1420 Washington Ave S (at Seven Corners), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Cedar-Riverside · 8 tips and reviews

Chris D.Chris Duhaime: The exterior doesn't do this theatre justice! This is one of Minneapolis' hidden gems! What a beautiful space to see a show!

Damon R.Damon Runnals: After (or before) a show at the Southern make sure you grab a beer next door at Town Hall Brewery.

Jacob E.Jacob Edholm: One of the best venues for dance in the Twin Cities. Something about the classic proscenium brings so much character to the show. The parking lot behind The Corner Bar is just $4 all night after 4PM.

Observation Deck is one of The 15 Best Places for Hidden Spots in Minneapolis.

15. Observation Deck

7.1
Terminal 1, Concourse D (MSP Airport), Minneapolis, MN
Scenic Lookout · 15 tips and reviews

Tim S.Tim Shea: One of the hidden gems of the airport. You may want to leave your bags behind, theres quite a few stairs, but what a great view!

ChristianChristian: A hidden oasis to escape from the hectic, noisy crowds. The windows could use a clean, however.

Geoffrey M.Geoffrey Miller: Quietest spot in MSP with a great view. The best kept secret for an extended layover. SkyClub without the free drinks.