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Good spaces in the Twin Citie's outer north suburbs

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Nice spots to shop, unique product and friendly staff. Ditch the chains
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Grocers

 
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Food for every taste, friendly and the only place in town that's fully staffed.
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
 
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One meal or for the whole family, can't go wrong here
Mashawi Halal Grill
 
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Turkish, Yemeni, Iraqi, and great fries. Get your groceries while you wait!
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Want a special treat for the kids? Stop in here and get the latest Asian craze, plus staples you just can't find in most places, every kind of rice, fresh mushrooms, and rice noodle. Ramen to the ceiling, and friendly staff.
109 Oriental Market

Dining

 
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One meal or for the whole family, can't go wrong here
Mashawi Halal Grill
 
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Eat halal, take a selfie, have dessert! Visible from hwy 65, a local treasure
La Michoacana PW Halal Mexican Restaurant
 
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The artistry in the pastries can't be believed! This bakery and tea spot also participates in Too Good To Go, do give them a shot! North Brooklyn Park off 252
Shaketea Brooklyn Park
 
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Turkish, Yemeni, Iraqi, and great fries. Get your groceries while you wait!
Palms Market MN اسواق النخيل منيسوتا

Coffee

 
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Welcoming coffee and Avant Garden bookstore connected. Great staff and souvenirs in Anoka tradition
Metta Coffee Cafe
 
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The artistry in the pastries can't be believed! This bakery and tea spot also participates in Too Good To Go, do give them a shot! North Brooklyn Park off 252
Shaketea Brooklyn Park

Autistic resources

 
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Known in the north suburbs and rural areas north of the cities for their compassionate approach to autistic children. In home and in office services!
Therapeutic Services Agency, Inc.
 
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Call Sonja and see if a calming kitty is right for your family. Calm and safe atmosphere w loving adoptable cats, run by a knowledgeable and dedicated special education teacher.
SNAP'T Cat Rescue

Booklovers

 
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Small enough to keep track of the kids in, large enough to browse thoroughly for an hour. Great staff, coffee shop inside.
Barnes & Noble
 
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Welcoming coffee and Avant Garden bookstore connected. Great staff and souvenirs in Anoka tradition
Metta Coffee Cafe
 
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Always affordable, even found some collector editions! Across from some of the best eat spots and grocers in the area.
Half Price Books
 
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Seriously don't pass this up when looking for books, found exactly what I went in for as if the universe had aligned.
Savers

Gifts and Home

 
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Good people, great prices! Where to shop for those that have everything!
Wild Things Antiques
 
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Beautiful selection, gorgeous store. Your luxury gifts are here, don't go anywhere else!
Patina - Maple Grove

Pets, hobbies

 
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Nanoscape, premium crickets, proper care, domestic stock. Limited hours focused towards the end of the week and weekends currently, but a true gem you can't miss. The owner breeds much of their own stock!
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