Twin Cities Best

Minneapolis + St. Paul Guide

Coffee Cup

Wonderful breakfast. It’s like a St. Paul tradition I think.

Buttered Tin

You can’t go wrong with the downtown St. Paul staple. Great breakfast.

Cafe Astoria

While you wait to get into Hope Breakfast Bar!

Keys Cafe

It’s a Twin Cities institution. Great breakfasts. Lots of baked goods. Multiple locations.

Hope Breakfast Bar

The owners of this place are really cool. They give back a lot in the community. They also have very delightful pancakes (Umm what, German

Spyhouse Coffee

There are a few locations and all of them are really beautiful. Tasty warm drinks and appropriate pick me up for all your caffeine needs.

Cafe Latte

Their cakes. Are. Amazing. SO maybe they should be in the dessert category? Or maybe you should have cake for breakfast!

Minneapolis Cider Co

Falling Knife Brewing Co

Du Nord Social Spirits

emQue Viet

This place has amazing egg rolls, wontons, lo mein and beautiful drinks! They have state fair famous (it’s a thing here in MN) garlic cream

Christos

If you like Greek food you are in for a TREAT. We found out this place is on Yelp Top 100 in the US and

Holyland

If you like Guy Fieri’s Diners Drive-ins & Dives, you will love this place, he put his stamp of approval on it! They have cones

Hmong Village

Want something way different? Check this place out. It’s hard to explain. It is ONLY for the adventurous. You may very likely get lost in

Red Wagon Pizza

There is a good reason this place has been on Diners Drive-ins & Dives. It’s incredible.

Pizza Luce

My (Tanya’s) Favorite place for pizza in the Twin Cities. High quality ingredients. Tasty crust. Lots of good variations (umm a mashed potato pizza..). You

Sonder Shaker

A new restaurant in Minneapolis. They have the best burger we have ever had in Minnesota. Do yourself a favor and try it. And get

Casper & Runyon’s the Nook

Arguably the best Juicy Lucy (regional favorite, cheese stuffed burger) in the Twin Cities. Great wings and cheese curds, too!

Cosetta’s

Italian food and pizza in a deli counter setting. St. Paul staple since 1911. Bakery, gelato shop, and Italian market under the same roof. You

Cecil’s Delicatessen

The best Reuben’s in Minnesota. A couple versions, all amazing. Great baked goods. Great malts. All around a good place for a bite to eat!

T-Rex Cookies

1/2 Pound Cookies. So much gooey goodness. Try their Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Chip. Get extras.

Nadia Cakes

Get a dozen and cut all of them in halves or quarters. Share. Everything is amazing there. They have won lots of awards for a

Treats Cereal Bar & Boba

This place is new and it’s incredible. They use vanilla soft serve and magically mix in cereal for a really fun treat. It is worth

Sebastian Joe’s

The best Oreo ice cream I have ever had. We just keep going back. Multiple locations and some of the local restaurants carry it on

Roots Roasting

This place is across the street from the Mac House. Their coffee and teas are great. They have a few baked goods as well. Conveniently

Minnesota Makers Events

Twin Cities Premium Outlets

Shop St. Paul: Grand Ave

Boutique’s in Stillwater

Shop Local MN

Albertville Premium Outlets

Local Farmer’s Markets

It’s beautiful and outdoorsy.

Lots of Trails & Hiking

Pretty ones. Curvy Ones. Straight Ones. Biking ones. Jogging ones. Walking ones. Cross Country Skiing Ones.

Paisley Park

Are you a Prince fan? Maybe you aren’t. You’ll still find this place interesting.

Theatre

Minnesota actually has more than 400 stages for theatre. The Guthrie. The Fitzgerald Theatre. The Ordway. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. The State Theatre. The Pantages Theatre.

Art

See the Cherry & the Spoon at The Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden. Minneapolis Institute of Art.

Summit Mansions

Just Google Walking Tours. There are so many original MN Mansions. It’s really neat.

Amusement Parks

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America. Valley Fair in Shakopee.

Lakes & Boating

We have oodles of them. Click here to find out where to rent a boat!

1029 Bar

Karaoke bar. Some of the best camaraderie that comes with drunk singing. Worth a visit.

The Vegas Lounge

Karaoke bar. Such good people watching at a place like this. Stuff drinks. Bring cash. Have fun.

Sidebar at Surdyk’s

In the summer this place is open to the outside elements. Super cool design. Amazing craft cocktails.

Seventh Street Truck Park

Downtown St. Paul. Interesting vibe. Good drinks.

Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub

If you’re coming for St. Patrick’s Day, a hockey game or a concert, this is a great place to stop!

Sweeney’s Saloon

Conveniently located by the Hart House. Perfect little local bar to have some drinks with friends.

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