Minneapolis, MN
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Al's Breakfast |
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413 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 • 612-331-9991
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DINKYTOWN. Al's greasy-spoon decor has been preserved for many years, along with a classic breakfast menu. Located near the university, the place attracts students and alums who are thrilled to return and find Al's just as they remember it. Deemed by some folks as the best breakfast place in the Twin Cities, Al's is known for blueberry and blackberry buttermilk pancakes as well as for omelets and eggs Benedict. They only take cash, and if you're in the door before 1pm, they'll happily serve you. A small place, so don't be surprised by waits. |
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User Rating: 10
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Birchwood Café |
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3311 E 25th St, Minneapolis 55406 • 612-722-4474
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SEWARD. Smartly decorated Birchwood is a coffee shop and cafe that also moonlights as an art gallery. Food offerings have a strong vegetarian slant and are prepared using fresh, locally grown, organic ingredients. Menu items range from pizzas and sandwiches to Tofu Creole and a quiche of the day. Birchwood also serves non-vegetarian items, including salmon cakes and turkey burgers. Breakfast and Sunday brunch are popular with locals, too. |
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Café Brenda |
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300 1st Ave N, Minneapolis 55401 • 612-342-9230
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. A multi-ethnic, stylish restaurant, Café Brenda has been called "the best in healthy dining." Noted for its gourmet vegetarian and seafood cuisine, the restaurant features chilled soba noodle salad with spicy ginger-tahini dressing, fresh salmon or walleye, and signature weekend croquettes. Don't forget to enjoy a terrific dessert made with maple syrup or honey instead of refined sugar. The dining area offers a romantic setting and great views. |
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User Rating: 10
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Keys at the Foshay |
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114 S 9th St Foshay Tower, Minneapolis 55402 • 612-339-6399
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DOWNTOWN. You'll find enormous portions of down-home breakfast fare served all day at this popular local chain eatery. Pancakes and omelets come dangerously close to falling off the edge of your plate, while eggs and just-greasy-enough roast beef or Italian sausage hash are favorites with regulars. Sweet treats abound for diners who need a little sugar in the a.m., including oversized cinnamon rolls with heavy glaze and a side of creamed butter. The place is known for breakfast, but a satisfying selection of sandwiches and soups is served for lunch and dinner. |
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KinhDo Restaurant |
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2755 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55408 • 612-870-1295
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UPTOWN. Cheap and vegetarian-friendly, KinhDo is a hit with the Twin Cities lunch crowd. Along with Vietnamese recipes, the menu features Chinese and Thai influences in the tasty fare. Everyday lunch specials (including soup) are available at around $6.39 – a superb noontime bargain. Most dishes are noodle-based and feature an array of meats and masterfully cooked tofu. The majority of dishes can also be prepared vegan upon request. Crunchy egg rolls and spring rolls are palatable additions to any meal. |
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Little Tijuana Restaurant |
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17 E 26th St, Minneapolis 55404 • 612-872-0578
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WHITTIER. Serving the Twin Cities for over thirty years, Little Tijuana is equally popular as a cheap dinner spot and as the perfect stop after an evening at the bar. The menu is small – nachos, burritos, tacos, and the like – but servings are large, tasty, and cheap, more than making up for the lack of choice. While stipulations such as no refills, no substitutions, and a one-hour table limit might rub you the wrong way, regulars agree that the food is worth a bit of sacrifice. |
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Rainbow Chinese Restaurant & Bar |
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2739 S Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis 55408 • 612-870-7084
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WHITTIER. Serving great Chinese food since 1987, Rainbow boasts detailed murals and soft, ambient lighting. Locals brag about Rainbow's scrumptious wontons and its moo shu pork, but you'll also enjoy shrimp with lobster sauce, squid with black bean sauce, and sautéed duck with ginger root. Diners wanting a true Chinese feast are encouraged to call ahead and make arrangements for owner/chef Tammy Wong's special "Round Table Dinner." |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Scott Ja-Mamas Restaurant |
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3 W Diamond Lake Rd, Minneapolis 55419 • 612-823-4450
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SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. Cozy Scott Ja-Mamas enjoys fine status as one of the area's best barbecue dives, and identifying two or three standouts on the menu is impossible since everything tastes so good! Follow the "Hot Barbecue" neon sign, and you'll find finger-licking spare ribs, barbecued chicken, and shredded pork, along with a selection of sauces: mild, medium, or hot (and they do mean HOT!). Consider throwing a twice-baked potato into the mix, too. Come early for lunch, because seating is often limited. If you do have to wait, check out the eclectic decor, which includes poker-playing dog art and newspaper clippings. |
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User Rating: 6.6
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Turtle Bread Company |
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3421 W 44th St, Minneapolis 55410-1439 • 612-924-6013
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SOUTHWEST MINNEAPOLIS. How fortunate are folks in Linden Hills to have this bit of heaven nestled in their neighborhood. For years now, Turtle Bread has spoiled this side of Minneapolis with terrific homemade breads, pastries, pies, and cakes – not to mention reasonable prices. Head here to sample something special, and be ready for alluring aromas to captivate your senses right off the bat. At lunch, Turtle Bread offers great soups, salads, and sandwiches, which serve as excellent preludes to a decadent cheesecake splurge. |
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User Rating: 8.5
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Baker's Ribs |
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8019 Glen Ln, Eden Prairie 55344 • 952-942-5337
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EDEN PRAIRIE. Just how authentic is Baker's? Try this on for size: It's the only one of nine locations not in the Lone Star State. Folksy and casual, they've built their rep on stick-to-your-ribs, hickory-smoked meats. In fact, their dishes have been called "tall food" thanks to their hefty sandwiches (chicken is the most popular). Of course, there's a wide selection of barbecue options too – pulled pork, beef brisket, and ribs, for example. You can order a sandwich, a plate, or take something home by the pound. |
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