1. Red Cow
8.5
2626 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · East Isles · 4 tips and reviews
Nate Folkert: brownie sundae with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, triple chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce, floating on ocean of gooey fudge
Brent Miller: Excellent bar staff!
Nate Folkert: bananas off the balcony cocktail in a novelty tiki girl glass - rum, coconut, pineapple, lime, banana, and falernum
2. The Local
8.1
931 Nicollet Mall (at S 10th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Irish Pub · Downtown West · 183 tips and reviews
jensen: Get an iris coffee but with the chocolate infused jameson, coffee, guiness reduction, baileys whipped cream OMG!
Brad: Already some foursquare love for the Irish coffee but it really is special here. The whipped cream is infused with whiskey. An absolute treat on a super cold night.
Jenna Ernst: Favorite Irish Pub in the Twin Cities. The Cherries & Chocolate drink is perfect for cold winter evenings with friends!
3. The Lowry
8.5
2112 Hennepin Avenue (22nd and Hennepin), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Lowry Hill · 190 tips and reviews
Metromix Manager: Here for brunch? Try the peanut butter waffle: fluffy waffle topped w/ crunchy PB, vanilla custard, candied peanuts & whipped cream Read more.
Thrillist: The full day of mealing starts with breakfast twists like a meatloaf hash, then hits lunch with a fried oysters/ slaw/ pickles/ remoulade "Oyster Peacemaker" hoagie. Read more.
Katie Schutrop: Get the cheese curds. End of story.
4. French Meadow Cafe
8.8
2610 Lyndale Ave S (at 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Whittier · 134 tips and reviews
Ryan Houts: The whipped cream on the apple tart is practically ice-cream! Goes great with Tillburg's Dutch Ale.
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!!
French Meadow: Fresh squeezed lemonade with your choice of sweetner; agave, maple syrup, or simple syrup.
6. Cardigan Donuts
8.2
40 S 7th St #207, Minneapolis, MN
Donut Shop · Downtown West · 9 tips and reviews
J D: Great donut selection, well stocked, and excellent donuts. Try the French Cruller and the Old Fashioned. If you are trying to enter from the street, you can use the Marriott Hotel entrance.
Nicole Folgate: Get the old fashioned donut—it's the best donut I've had.
Graham Fuguitt: The jam Bismarck’s ROCK!!
Mohammad Hijazi: One of the nicest hotels I've been to in the US. Secure, roomy and clean. Restaurant is affordable and delicious. Try the lamb ribs.
Chris Duhaime: If you are a guest of this hotel and you drove, the hotel will let you park in their ramp for $6. Best part, you may leave and return as much as you need!
Hotel Tonight: Part of the city's climate-controlled Skyway system, explore the city center without setting foot outside.
11. FIKA
7.9
2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Scandinavian Restaurant · Phillips · 16 tips and reviews
Heavy Table: Try anything salmon — like the gravlax small plate, or the smörgås, is marked by fresh fish paired with sweet beets and a spicy punch from watercress and mustard dressing. Read more.
Eater: Housed in the American Swedish Institute, Fika turns out impeccable Swedish-inspired sandwiches, salads, and sides for lunch every day except Monday, and also for dinner on Wednesdays.
Samantha: Meatballs! MEATBALLS!!!
13. Boiler Room Coffee
8.3
1830 3rd Ave S (btwn E 18th St & E 19th St), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Stevens Square · 47 tips and reviews
Sharon Elizabeth: New owner,nicer staff,excellent coffee,food and snacks!
Kimi Huskinson: All the other coffee shops need to SIT DOWN, because this place has the best cold press in Mpls.
C.J. Evanson: This place is the cat's pajamas :-) Awesome owner, super friendly staff, quality coffee, espresso, and pastries. Did I mention DOUBLE STANDARD on the espresso?! Don't bother going anywhere else. LOVE.
14. The Harriet Brasserie
8.2
2724 W 43rd St (43rd St. & Upton Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Linden Hills · 32 tips and reviews
Patrick: Start your morning off right. The Nutella Mocha is perfection. Not too sweet, just right.
City Pages: Tres leches, or three milk cake, is one of those dishes that makes you wonder about its origins. This Latin American dessert is tricky to master, but Harriet Brasserie gets it right every time!
Anthony Shore: You must have the bison tartare! It's simply amazing!!
15. Sample Room
8.6
2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Bottineau · 55 tips and reviews
Shawn Seifert: The Wandering Star drink reminds me of Spritz Aperols from Italy. Fantastic!
Theresa: Brunch was excellent. I suggest the "farmers breakfast" with Apple-cinnamon French toast
City Pages: Voted Best Meatloaf by City Pages in 2012! Combining bison, pork, & beef- theres a complexity thats a little more appealing than meatloaf's usual "complexity." The warm meatloaf sandwich soothes souls