Minneapolis Guide

Food & Drink

NE Mpls/Near North

Al’s Breakfast: A Dinkytown staple! Limited seating, affordable, classic breakfast food. Nikki has it tattooed on her. Woman owned. Go on a weekday or expect to wait in line. Get an egg dish and then get a blueberry walnut pancake. Cash only.
413 14th Ave SE
Bauhaus Brew Labs: SSCXWC’s official beer sponsor. The MVP of the weekend. We’ll see you here at the Friday night welcome party! Try the Nah NA beer!
1315 Tyler St NE
The Briar: Very cute brunch spot that also serves alcohol in the evening.
1231 Washington St NE
Centro: Right by Indeed. Slightly more upscale Mexican food and craft cocktails.
1414 Quincy St NE
Dusty’s Bar: A dive bar with great stick-to-your-ribs food. Known for the “Dago” (burger with housemade Italian sausage). Get there at 5pm sharp on Friday nights for a Minnesotan meat raffle.
1319 Marshall St NE
El Taco Riendo: Great Mexican food. Cheap. Fast. Generous portions.
2412 Central Ave NE
Francis Burger Joint NE: Best vegan burgers on earth. 100% plant-based menu. $2 Hamm’s at happy hour. Good cocktails.
2422 Central Ave NE
Grumpy’s: Chelli’s dive bar of choice.
2200 4th St NE
Hai Hai: Modern Vietnamese street food. Delicious and fun atmosphere.
2121 University Ave NE
Indeed Brewing Co.: Fantastic brewery with ample bike parking.
711 NE 15th Ave
Kramarczuks: Eastern European Deli, favorite of Guy Fieri (and Kadence). Ask about pierogi hand ups.
215 E Hennepin Ave
Meteor: Bar with fun drinks and hot dogs. Chelli’s cocktail bar of choice!
2027 N 2nd St #2202
Pryes Brewing: Good (if expensive) beer! Best patio in town.
1401 West River Rd N
Sociable Cider Werks: Great cider brewery with ample bike parking. Big supporters of the local bike community.
1500 Fillmore St NE
Uncle Franky’s: Authentic Chicago hot dog place. If it’s cold out get a cup of chili (not on menu, ~$2).
728 Broadway St NE

South Mpls/Cedar-Riverside

Bichota Coffee: 3740 Chicago Ave
Cafe Racer: Delicious, healthy Latin American food. Small and homey vibes.
2929 E 25th St
Eagles 34: Like a VFW. $1 jello Shots all the time. Karaoke Sunday, Tuesday + Thursday nights. Bike parking on Southside.
2507 E 25th St
Francis Burger Joint E Lake St!: Best vegan burgers you’ll ever have. $2 Hamm’s at happy hour. Good cocktails.
3900 E Lake St
Hamburguesas el Gordo: 4157 Cedar Ave S
Hard Times Cafe: Punk! Super affordable vegetarian and vegan. OPEN UNTIL MIDNIGHT. Cash only.
1821 Riverside Ave
Laune: Nikki’s favorite bakery. Whole Grains. Weird hours.
3605 E Lake St
Matt’s Bar: Home of the original Jucy Lucy. CASH ONLY.
3500 Cedar Ave
May Day Cafe: A classic Minneapolis spot. Good shirts too!
3440 Bloomington Ave
Modern Times: Outstanding food for all dietary needs. Everything made from scratch. Great for groups.
3200 Chicago Ave
Okome House: Simple Japanese food in a casual setting.
4457 42nd Ave S
Reverie: Vegan eats! Chelli’s favorite patio beer spot.
1517 E 35th St
United Noodle: Asian grocery store. $8 Bahn Mi sandwiches made fresh daily.
2015 E 24th St
Turtle Bread: The tastiest pastries and baked goods.
4205 E 34th St
The Wienery: Hot dog joint.
414 Cedar Ave S

Uptown/Lynlake/Eat Street

Abang Yoli: Kick-ass Korean food. Lots of nearby options.
3749 Nicollet Ave
Baba’s Hummus House: Palestinian food: bowls, pizza, salads, sandwiches, and incredible hummus.
2220 Lyndale Ave S
Caffetto: Iconic punk coffee shop with pinball in the basement.
708 W 22nd St
Eat Street Crossing: 2819 Nicollet Ave
Hola Arepa: Arepas and empanadas.
3501 Nicollet Ave
Khaluna: Upscale Laotian food. Unique menu, fun drinks, cool decor.
4000 Lyndale Ave S
Litt Pinball Bar: Big pinball bar with good, inexpensive food. Vegan friendly.
2021 Hennepin Ave S
LynLake Brewery: Excellent rooftop patio.
2934 Lyndale Ave S
Mortimer’s: 2001 Lyndale Ave S
Pimento Kitchen: Tasty Jamaican food. Large portions.
2524 Nicollet Ave
Quang: Cure your hangover with pho.
2719 Nicollet Ave
Ramen Kazama: 3400 Nicollet Ave
Victor’s 1959 Cafe: Sick Cuban food. The fried plantains slap.
3756 Grand Ave S
World Street Kitchen: 2743 Lyndale Ave S
Wrecktangle: Detroit style pizza. Great cocktails. OPEN LATE.
703 W Lake St

Loring Park/Downtown/North Loop

19 Bar: Nikki’s favorite dive bar. One of the oldest gay bars in the USA. $13 pitchers of cheap beer.
Boludo: Argentinian pizza and empanadas. GF options. Affordable.
530 S 4th St
Gai Noi: Upscale Laotian. Cool atmosphere, greenhouse on top.
1610 Harmon Pl
NOLO’s Kitchen & Bar: Great American food. Owner supports local ultra races.
515 N Washington Ave #100
Parlour: Good ass burgers in a dark ass bar.
730 N Washington Ave

See & Do

Boneshaker Books – Volunteer run, DIY bookstore.
Bare Ass Beach – It’s what it sounds like. Get there via MTB trail.
Chain of Lakes – Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Cedar Lake are all connected and great to walk/bike around.
Coaches corner – Jumps and a fire pit tucked into the woods, only accessible via bandit single track.
Como Conservatory – For all you plantheads. Say hi to Chloe the sloth!
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge – Bike-ped bridge over highway 55, great views downtown.
Milwaukee Avenue Historic District – Beautiful pedestrian-only street with a rich history.
The Monument – In St Paul. Bluff overlooking the Mississippi. Best at sunrise.
Theodore Wirth Park – Single track trails in the city. Check Loppet website for closures.
Witches Hat Tower – Real hill, nice view of downtown at the top.

Bike Shops

Angry Catfish: Lifestyle bike shop with high quality coffee and bikes. 2900 E 42nd Street
Behind Bars Bicycle Shop: Favorite! Our beloved home shop! 208 13th Ave NE
One on One Bicycle Studio: Legendary shop with deep roots in single speed culture. 4461 Minnehaha Ave S

Medical

Twin Cities – Multiple M Health Fairview locations and Abbot are both located within Mpls and are easy to get to.
Race Venue – M Health Fairview location just a couple miles from Buck Hill.
201 E Nicollet Blvd, Burnsville, MN 55337 // (952) 892-2000
We will also have health care professionals present at the race, but they are only available for minor abrasions, etc. For anything serious, go to the hospital. If it’s life-threatening, call 911.