The Lexington

Classic restaurant, newly renovated, still with an old-school feel.
Ward 6 Food and Drink (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

American eatery with great cocktails and creative bar food.
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.
Roti

Fast-casual Mediterranean spot.
Naf Naf Grill

Fast-casual Mediterranean spot.
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.
Gray Duck Tavern

American eatery with a famous burger.
Northern Coffeeworks

Coffee shop serving a full menu of food in a simple but clean atmosphere.
Sota Hot and Cold

Rolled ice cream served in St. Paul.
Kado No Mise

Gorgeous Japanese restaurant serving beautiful sushi and delicious sake.
Coalition (Excelsior)

(Excelsior) Elevated American food and craft cocktails served in a simplistic atmosphere.
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.
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery (Minnetonka)

(St. Louis Park)Café/bakery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery (St. Louis Park)

(St. Louis Park)Café/bakery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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.
The Cove

Fast casual restaurants serving poke bowls, sushi burritos, rice bowls, and Bahn Mis.
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?)
Sisyphus Brewing

(Loring Park) Brewery near Walker Art Center.