I created this list to share places in Minnesota that are worth adding to your plans! You’ll find ideas for days when you want to explore Minneapolis and the surrounding suburbs. Whether you live here or you're visiting, add these to your Minnesota b...
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
A popular 10-week certificate program that pairs students with professional pastry chefs. Operating in Minneapolis's North Loop and St. Paul, the institution offers single-day classes and full-day intensive culinary workshops. Popular sessions includ...
Cooks of Crocus Hill
A dedicated dough-and-pastry workspace in St. Louis Park, hosting community classes. Perfect pick for Baking L0vers!
bakehouse
Family-friendly events, team building, and youth summer camps. Offer themed holiday classes and "Chopped challenges".
Way Cool Cooking School
Restaurants
Famous for wood-fired artisan pies with global and Korean flair. Hands down the tastiest pizza in the state of MN.
Pizzeria Lola
Everything on their menu is delious and the steaks are perfectly done!
Loretto Chophouse
Famous for their ribs, wings, and mac and cheese. Rated the top local American comfort food spot in Crystal, MN.
Milton's Vvb
Hands down this restaurant serves some of the best pho and sandwiches around! Along with their flavorful rice dishes and delicious bowls.
Vietnamese Bowl Restaurant
This Italian restaurant has the best homemade pasta's and Salmon bruschetta
Risata Cucina
Somali-Mediterranean fusion known for their lamb shoulder, lamb shank, and gyros, plus fresh juice blends served inside real pineapples.
La Mama Restaurant 2000 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
Other Food & Drinks
THis coffee shop has the best chai latte!
The Briar
No traditional menu—just tell the bartender what flavor profile you want.
Meteor
Famous for massive selections of fresh-baked donuts, artisan breads, pastries, custom cakes, and an in-house café.
Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop
Arts & Entertainment
It's a wonderful destination for art lovers, curious minds, families, and anyone looking for an entertaining and inspiring experience in Minneapolis!
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Local Favorites
Dragon Star Supermarket is a well-known affordable international grocery store in Brooklyn Park, MN! Perfect for discovering new flavors and bringing global cuisine into your kitchen!