The 112 Eatery really is an all-in-one eating experience – it’s got great ambience, great food, and reasonable prices to boot. Set upon two levels with exposed brick, wood plank floors, high ceilings, and original artwork, this restaurant has a cool, upscale bistro vibe.
Price: ExpensiveThis Seward neighborhood café offers a convenient post-workout meal for those running, biking etc. along River road. Head west on 25th and the café is 4 blocks up on the left. Emphasizing fresh, organic ingredients, you can fuel up and feel good.
Price: Least ExpensiveBreakfast until 3 pm every day! This is no ordinary bowling alley, live theater complex. Yep, that's right, along with the very casual eatery that attracts hip locals with its diverse and interesting menu, there are lanes and a live entertainment theater.
Price: Least ExpensiveLocated in the St. Boniface Church parking lot (Northeast), this small market offers locally grown produce, plants, flowers, free-range meats, baked goods, fair-trade coffee, local art and music.
Price: Least ExpensiveTotally organic vegan raw food--meaning that if you've never sampled raw cuisine come here for a very different experience. Count on an array of fresh ingredients, loads of veggies and very creative preparations.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis place opens early to serve up a variety of pancakes with 100% maple syrup. Emphasizing organic ingredients and a fusion style menu full of fresh and creative dishes make French Meadow a popular breakfast, lunch and dinner destination.
Price: Least ExpensiveA staple of high-quality seasonal foods in Minneapolis, Lucia’s Restaurant has been serving exquisite and healthy fare for 25 years. It’s no shocker that on any given morning or afternoon you’ll see runners, bikers, and yogis (and the average Joe or Mary) flocking to the corner of Hennepin and W
Price: Moderately ExpensiveCome stock up on all your grocery needs at Lunds. However, also make sure to check out the buffet and sushi sections, as their ready-to-eat goodies are quite delicious. Overall there are many high-quality, healthy, and gourmet options for all.
Open daily from 6a to midnight
Price: Least ExpensiveLocated in the Piper Jaffrey Tower, this classic, traditional, American grill offers an extensive menu with plenty of healthy ordering options. Grilled preparations, creative entrée salads, wide appetizer and side selection.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveLocated a few miles South of downtown near the LRT station and the Midtown YWCA, this market boasts local growers, food vendors, artisans, and live performances.
Price: Least ExpensiveRight next to our recommended Spoonriver restaurant (yummy breakfast served) is this market where you will find locally grown and sustainably produced organic foods. It's a smaller market, but one that features more exotic foods and flowers.
Price: Least ExpensiveThere are approximately 172 stalls at this diverse farmers' market. It's an open-air, covered market that runs 7 days a week from late April through December. Visitors can count on arts and crafts, farm produce, flowers, plants, baked goods, and more.
Price: Least ExpensiveAn extension of the main Minneapolis Farmers' Market, this downtown market between 5th and 10th Streets offers live music, plenty of fresh produce, baked goods and cheeses.
Price: Least ExpensiveWith first rate service, food, atmosphere, and vast menu, Oceanaire offers fine seafood dining (in the Hyatt Regency). The yacht like interior with dark woods, red leather booths, white linens and rich décor is 1930s supper club classic without pretension.
Price: ExpensiveLocated in a historic 19th Century brownstone on the fringe of the trendy Warehouse District, Origami offers an extensive menu of Japanese cuisine and sushi. The dining room is urban and sleek with exposed brick walls, wood floors, beige and copper tones, and soft lighting.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveLocated in the Warehouse District, Luce is a hip and noisy pizza joint that attracts a younger crowd with its late hours, bustling bar and weekend live music. Luce is about the first vegan friendly pizza eatery we've encountered.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis location is more family friendly than the Warehouse District original. It's still hip and bustling with exposed brick and tile floors, attracting a diverse crowd with its thin crust pizza and vegan friendly choices.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis casual, stylish and upbeat pizza cafe prides itself on authentic Neapolitana style pizza, which means cooking the pies in a wood-fired oven at 800 degrees.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis casual, stylish and upbeat pizza cafe prides itself on authentic Neapolitana style pizza, which means cooking the pies in a wood-fired oven at 800 degrees.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis casual, stylish and upbeat pizza cafe prides itself on authentic Neapolitana style pizza, which means cooking the pies in a wood-fired oven at 800 degrees.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis local chain now has six locations in the Twin Cities and this one is housed in a renovated warehouse space complete with gold leaf ceiling, glass etchings, traditional silk paintings, sculptures, ample windows and rich red accents. It's casual and the menu is big.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThe Co-op is just down the street from the café (at 2111 Franklin) and offers bulk foods, fresh produce, and a huge deli with made to order sandwiches as well as a fresh salad bar. The café is open for breakfast and lunch and is very casual with order at the counter service.
Price: Least ExpensiveThe key word here is fresh --even the meat is grass-fed and local, and the menu is packed with organic and vegetarian options. The intimate dining room is warm and sophisticated, and the location right next to the Guthrie Theater can't be beat. Seating at the bar is also available.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveCome for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar, not to mention the plethora of healthy and organic groceries. This store in particular is larger than many with a spacious dining area, hot food bar, sandwich station and full pizza bar. Whoo-hoo!
Price: Least ExpensiveCome for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar, not to mention the plethora of healthy and organic groceries. This location also happens to boast a Jamba Juice. Overall, lots of gourmet and healthy goodies for all.
Open daily from 8a to 10p
Price: Least Expensive