Visiting East Isles, 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 burger joint to a shoe store.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Isles, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Red Cow Uptown
Topping the list is beer bar and traditional American spot Red Cow Uptown, which offers burgers and more. Located at 2626 Hennepin Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 157 reviews on Yelp.
The restaurant specializes in burgers complemented by the beer, wine and cocktail options. On the food menu, look for the cowboy burger topped with pulled pork, onion rings and barbecue sauce or the breakfast burger with peanut butter, an over-easy egg and bacon.
2. Isles Bun & Coffee
Next up is bakery, coffee and tea spot Isles Bun & Coffee, situated at 1424 W. 28th St. With 4.5 stars out of 338 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Everything is made from scratch at Isles Bun & Coffee from the cakes and cookies to the buns and biscotti. On the menu, look for the scone flavor of the day or the caramel pecan bun.
3. Tao Foods
Tao Foods, a health market and cafe that offers juices and smoothies and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 152 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2200 Hennepin Ave. to see for yourself.
Tao Foods offers a variety of herbs, teas and spices and a food menu with sandwiches, salads and rice bowls. The cafe also offers health services like acupuncture, reiki, massage therapy and nutritional lifestyle advice.
4. Soho Cafe
Check out Soho Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 76 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pizza, Greek and Italian spot at 2532 Hennepin Ave.
Soho Cafe offers salads, pasta, pita sandwiches and more. On the menu, look for the chicken kebab with Greek salad, fettuccine Alfredo with garlic bread or the vegetarian pizza with spinach and ricotta.
5. John Fluevog
Finally, there's John Fluevog, a local favorite with five stars out of 10 reviews. Stop by 2900 Hennepin Ave. to hit up the next time you're in the neighborhood.
The shoe store offers men's and women's footwear along with accessories. Stop by the storefront to try on the distinct style that is John Fleuvog.
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