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See our dining team's picks for best BBQ, brunch, burger, food truck, Greek, French, Mexican, kid-friendly, and more.
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Good Day Cafe
5410 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley; 763-544-0205
If you count yourself among those who value great recipes, warm service, and a convivial atmosphere, count yourself a fan of the GDC and be prepared to wait. The bright, open, upscale diner delivers stellar pancakes, plus creative and classic lunches such as a killer Reuben or steak salad.
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American |
Grand Café
3804 Grand Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-822-8260
Grand Café is simultaneously a bohemian throwback with mismatched furniture, tarnished silver, and an ancient bread oven, and a fine contemporary neighborhood café whose star shines brighter than most.
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American |
Harry Singh's Caribbean
2653 Nicollet Ave., Mpls.; 612-729-6181
A Twin Cities institution, Harry Singh's offers home-cooked Caribbean fare in big portions, softly priced, with a collection of scratch hot sauces that are some of the best in town.
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Caribbean |
Heidi's
2903 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-354-3512
Stewart and Heidi Woodman's food-forward restaurant is altogether urban cutting-edge with a glassed-in kitchen and dining room graffiti. The menu displays Woodman's innovative takes on Midwestern modern cuisine.
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American |
Kopplin's Coffee
2038 Marshall Ave., St. Paul; 651-698-0457
Kopplin's is ground zero for the local coffee movement, which means that it serves a mean cuppa joe. In roomier digs on Marshall, there are now more gadgets and snacks.
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Coffee House |
Kramarczuk's
215 Hennepin Ave. E., Mpls.; 612-379-3018
This lunch institution serves huge sausages, roast-beef sandwiches, and imported bottles of beer. The deli features a world of homemade sausages and salamis, plus the crusty rolls they're meant to be eaten on.
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Deli, Russian |
Lucia's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1432 W. 31st St., Mpls.; 612-825-1572
Lucia Watson's cozy storefront doesn't miss a beat. From her weekly changing menu of creative seasonal, regional fare to the great wine bar and lovely brunches, Lucia's remains worthy of national acclaim.
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American, Wine Bar |
Mandarin Kitchen
8766 Lyndale Ave. S., Bloomington; 952-884-5356
One of the best Chinese restaurants in town, specializing in Hong Kong-style seafood, which dominates the menu, but the traditional Cantonese favorites are also wonderful. A destination for dim sum brunch.
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Chinese |
Manny's Steakhouse at the W
W Minneapolis–The Foshay, 825 Marquette Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-339-9900
Manny's is, for many, the quintessential local steak experience. In posh digs at the W Hotel, it seems refreshed and ready for the next 20 years. The steaks are great, the Neuske's thick-cut bacon appetizer is obnoxiously yummy, and the service is brimming with cool-kid attitude.
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Steak |