Visiting Lyndale, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Latin American restaurant to a pie shop.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Lyndale, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Hola Arepa
Topping the list is Latin American breakfast and brunch spot Hola Arepa. Located at 3501 Nicollet Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 694 reviews on Yelp.
This spot specializes in handmade arepas, a Latin American specialty crafted with cornmeal dough and filled with a variety veggies, meats and cheeses, and topped with housemade salsa. Hola Arepa's weekend brunch menu includes dishes like fried yuca hash, arepa Benedict, tostada chilaquiles and specialty cocktails.
2. Ramen Kazama
Next up is Ramen Kazama, situated at 3400 Nicollet Ave. S. With four stars out of 309 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Expect ramen bowls, as well as appetizers, rice and noodle dishes. Notable ramen options include tonkotsu with pork marrow bone broth with or without egg, and veggie curry with vegan broth. Here's the full menu.
3. Fish Bowl Poke
Hawaiian spot Fish Bowl Poke is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 5 W. 34th St., 4.5 stars out of 47 reviews.
Fish Bowl Poke lets diners customize their bowls. Start by choosing a base of white rice, brown rice or kale. Next throw in some add-ins (cucumber, onion, tomato), protein (tuna, salmon, tofu) before finishing with toppings and sauce. Small, medium and large bowls are available. There are also pre-mixed bowl menu options.
4. Sonny's Ice Cream
Check out Sonny's Ice Cream, which has earned four stars out of 109 reviews on Yelp. You can find the creamery and cafe, which offers frozen treats and hot meals, at 3403 Lyndale Ave. S.
This family owned and operated business is named after Sonny Siron, who started working at a local creamery after returning from World War II in 1945 and launched Sonny's — right where it is now — with his wife Jiggy in 1950.
Today, expect ice cream flavors like fudgesicle, organic strawberry, Saigon cinnamon, butter cashew and mint truffle. While the cafe serves up everything from linguini marinara to an organic veggie burger. Check out the website for a full list of offerings.
5. Dave The Pie Guy
And then there's Dave The Pie Guy, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews. Stop by 3544 Grand Ave. to hit up the bakery and cafe for a slice of pie — like pecan sweet potato pumpkin, streusel apple or chocolate hazelnut cream with raspberry — next time you're in the neighborhood.
