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Twin Cities specialties
Glam Doll Donuts is one of Twin Cities specialties.

1. Glam Doll Donuts

8.8
2605 Nicollet Ave (at E 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Donut Shop · Whittier · 133 tips and reviews

Meghan M.Meghan McInerny: The best thing about this place is the delicious and creatively flavored donuts. The second best thing is the lovely glam dolls working behind the counter. LADY CRUSH.

Berry Sweet Kitchen is one of Twin Cities specialties.

2. Berry Sweet Kitchen

8.3
5406 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Nokomis · 18 tips and reviews

Devin N.Devin Nee: Mexican omelet with pancakes and a side of homemade raspberry jam Amazing. Also the berry sweet creeps are to die for.

Matt's Bar is one of Twin Cities specialties.

3. Matt's Bar

8.6
3500 Cedar Ave S (at E 35th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Corcoran · 234 tips and reviews

Nick M.Nick McLawhorn: Jucy Lucy and a Premium, need I say more?

Guthrie Theater is one of Twin Cities specialties.

4. Guthrie Theater

9.2
818 S 2nd St (at Portland Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown East · 112 tips and reviews
Minnehaha Falls is one of Twin Cities specialties.

5. Minnehaha Falls

9.4
4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN
Waterfall · Hiawatha · 74 tips and reviews

Angela W.Angela W: Make sure to go down stream and take a dip in the wading basin. It's gorgeous!

Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge is one of Twin Cities specialties.

6. Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge

7.7
1900 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
Theme Restaurant · Bottineau · 273 tips and reviews

Devin N.Devin Nee: Friday Nights Live Tiki Band is the Bomb.

Cardinal Restaurant and Bar is one of Twin Cities specialties.

7. Cardinal Restaurant and Bar

7.8
2920 E 38th St (at Hiawatha), Minneapolis, MN
Bar · Standish · 22 tips and reviews

Devin N.Devin Nee: The burgers here are phenomenal! Forget about Matt's and the 5-8 Club this place blows them out of the water. Plus the service is far more friendly... Oh and on Tuesdays you can get gravy fries...

Spyhouse Coffee is one of Twin Cities specialties.

8. Spyhouse Coffee

8.0
2404 Hennepin Ave (at W 24th St), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · East Isles · 84 tips and reviews

IsameowIsameow: Two words: LAVENDER LATTE. Prob my third fav latte in life!

Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater is one of Twin Cities specialties.

9. Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater

8.3
810 W Lake St (at Bryant Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Bowling Alley · Lyn Lake · 126 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie Hall: Love Monday night Cheap Date Night. Dinner for 2, bottle of wine and bowling for $28. Can't beat that.

Eat Street Social is one of Twin Cities specialties.

10. Eat Street Social

18 W 26th St (Nicollet Ave), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Whittier · 80 tips and reviews

Heavy TableHeavy Table: Go for one of the bartenders' unique creations. The Copper Dagger and 21st Century Cocktail are both impressive-looking and delicious. Read more.

Black Forest Inn is one of Twin Cities specialties.

11. Black Forest Inn

7.2
1 E 26th St, Minneapolis, MN
German Restaurant · Whittier · 42 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: An oldie, but a goodie. Black Forest Inn never disappoints! If you're a fan of old fashioned German fare, you'll love this place. Read more.

Izzy's Ice Cream is one of Twin Cities specialties.

12. Izzy's Ice Cream

1100 S 2nd St (at 11th Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown East · 51 tips and reviews

Daniel C.Daniel C: Great walk to and from along the river, tried Salted Caramel with Izzy scoop of soy Oreo Chocolate.

Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe is one of Twin Cities specialties.

13. Sebastian Joe's Ice Cream Cafe

8.9
1007 W Franklin Ave (Hennepin Ave. S.), Minneapolis, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Lowry Hill · 101 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted City Pages #1 ice cream shop! The retail store offers more than 30 flavors a day, all updated by the minute on its website.

5-8 Club is one of Twin Cities specialties.

14. 5-8 Club

7.9
5800 Cedar Ave S (at E 58th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Diamond Lake · 92 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get a Juicy Lucy stuffed with cheddar, bacon and topped with onion straws. Read more.

Salut Bar Americain is one of Twin Cities specialties.

15. Salut Bar Americain

8.0
917 Grand Ave (at Milton St), Saint Paul, MN
French Restaurant · Summit Hill · 70 tips and reviews

Joanna F.Joanna Flamm: The fries here come with a gravy boat of cream sauce and they are not messing around. Great outdoor seating area.

Pho 79 is one of Twin Cities specialties.

16. Pho 79

8.0
2529 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Whittier · 36 tips and reviews

Benjamin Y.Benjamin Y: The best Pho in Minnesota! Hands down!

Peace Coffee Shop is one of Twin Cities specialties.

17. Peace Coffee Shop

3262 Minnehaha Ave (at E 33rd St), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Longfellow · 50 tips and reviews

Lisa T.Lisa Troutman: Officially the first place in the TC where I've ordered white tea and the barista actually made sure the water wasn't too hot for the leaves AND my tea wasn't handed to me until fully steeped. Huzzah!

Angry Catfish Bicycles and Coffee is one of Twin Cities specialties.

18. Angry Catfish Bicycles and Coffee

4208 28th Ave S (at 42nd St), Minneapolis, MN
Bicycle Store · Standish · 48 tips and reviews

Nick A.Nick Archer: If you have time, go with the siphon brew method and take the barista's recommendation on one of their rotating selection of beans. You can't beat it!

Mug and Brush is one of Twin Cities specialties.

19. Mug and Brush

4935 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Hair Salon · Minnehaha · 3 tips and reviews

Devin N.Devin Nee: Best Barber Shop in the Cities.

A Baker's Wife Pastry Shop is one of Twin Cities specialties.

20. A Baker's Wife Pastry Shop

9.1
4200 28th Ave S (42nd St E), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Standish · 62 tips and reviews

Albert M.Albert M: Authentic, local, good down to earth people and food. The tea cakes are delicious and big, the warm blueberry turn overs my favorites and the ham and cheese croissants are sooo good. Bring cash.

Grumpy's Bar is one of Twin Cities specialties.

21. Grumpy's Bar

7.8
2200 4th St NE (22nd Ave NE), Minneapolis, MN
Dive Bar · Northeast Minneapolis · 43 tips and reviews

Devin N.Devin Nee: Come for the Burgers, stay for the beers.

Galactic Pizza is one of Twin Cities specialties.

22. Galactic Pizza

2917 Lyndale Ave S (W 29th St), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Lyn Lake · 40 tips and reviews

Laurel K.Laurel Krahn: Have a pizza that is delivered by a superhero who drives an electric car. Tip well. I recommend The Thailander, but there are many good options.

Pizza Lucé is one of Twin Cities specialties.

23. Pizza Lucé

9.0
2200 E Franklin Ave (22nd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Seward · 37 tips and reviews

Greg A.Greg A: I guess i'll be the animal murderer and promote the Bear..more meat than a gay porn!

Maxwell's American Cafe is one of Twin Cities specialties.

24. Maxwell's American Cafe

8.4
1201 Washington Ave S (at 12th St S), Minneapolis, MN
Lounge · Downtown East · 30 tips and reviews

Devin N.Devin Nee: Great place for Apps and Beers. Get some Cheese Curds.

Sarpino's Pizza is one of Twin Cities specialties.

25. Sarpino's Pizza

6.2
1028 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Pizzeria · Downtown East · 4 tips and reviews
Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria is one of Twin Cities specialties.

26. Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria

9.1
211 7th St W (at N Chestnut St.), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · West Seventh · 186 tips and reviews

G. SaxG. Sax: Been coming here for more than 20 years. Whether salads, pasta, or pizza, it's all dee-lish. Upstairs front windows are my favorite. I always feel like I'm "somewhere."

Afro Deli & Grill is one of Twin Cities specialties.

27. Afro Deli & Grill

8.5
5 7th Pl W, Saint Paul, MN
African Restaurant · Downtown St. Paul · 9 tips and reviews

Carrie R.Carrie Rigdon: Sambusas, chapati wraps, Somali sweet spiced tea

Highland Grill is one of Twin Cities specialties.

28. Highland Grill

8.2
771 Cleveland Ave S (at Ford Parkway), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Highland · 82 tips and reviews
Fat Lorenzo's is one of Twin Cities specialties.

29. Fat Lorenzo's

8.2
5600 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Diamond Lake · 56 tips and reviews

Tim Z.Tim Zunker: Love this little South Minneapolis Italian place! Great pizza and gelato!