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Best of Minneapolis: Your guide to the top 4 spots in the Standish neighborhood

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Published on August 27, 2018
Best of Minneapolis: Your guide to the top 4 spots in the Standish neighborhoodA Baker's Wife. | Photo: David P./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that the Standish neighborhood has to offer? Get to know this area of south Minneapolis by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a doughnut shop to a brewpub.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Standish, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. A Baker's Wife

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Topping the list is A Baker's Wife, which offers doughnuts, pastries and other sweet treats. Located at 4200 28th Ave. South, the bakery is the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 362 reviews on Yelp.

The popular doughnuts come in a variety of flavors with or without filling. Other offerings include quiche, turnovers, French bread, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, tea cakes and croissants. 

Yelper Jen H. wrote, "Absolutely some of the best doughnuts and pastries in Minneapolis at very reasonable prices. My favorites are the fruit danishes and the state fair doughnuts. It has the feel of an old-fashioned small-town bakery. Service is always efficient and friendly too!"

2. Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub

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Next up is Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub, situated at 2716 E. 38th St. With four stars out of 347 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. This spot's expansive menu includes brunch and dinner fare, as well as a large selection of craft beer and signature cocktails.

Notable menu options include the English muffin sandwich with bacon, Swiss cheese and egg; trout tacos with pineapple slaw and cilantro; and the wild rice burger with smoked cheddar and garlic mayo. Thirsty? Grab a hoppy IPA, heavy porter or light pale ale to pair with your food. Check out the website for more information and a full menu.

3. Colossal Café

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Colossal Café, known for its popular breakfast and brunch dishes, is another top choice. Yelpers give the restaurant, located at 2403 E. 38th St., four stars out of 260 reviews.

This small chain now has three locations in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and prides itself on producing fresh ingredients daily. Menu options include a full stack of pancakes; spinach, mushroom and provolone omelets; and egg, cheese and bacon sandwiches for breakfast. For lunch, there is a Reuben sandwich, Caesar salad and mac and cheese. Take a look at the full menu here.

4. Everett's Foods & Meats

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Then there's Everett's Foods & Meats, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 58 reviews on Yelp. You can find the grocery store and meat shop at 1833 E. 38th St. This old-school meat counter and grocer features meat in bulk and also offers meals like meatloaf and sausage with potatoes. Yelpers praise the smoked spare ribs and housemade sausage.