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Check out the top 5 spots in Minneapolis' Southeast Como neighborhood

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Published on June 10, 2019
Check out the top 5 spots in Minneapolis' Southeast Como neighborhoodInsight Brewing. | Photo: Carly P./Yelp

Spending time in Southeast Como? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a brewery to a cafe.

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

1. Insight Brewing

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Topping the list is Insight Brewing. Located at 2821 E. Hennepin Ave., the brewery is the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 124 reviews on Yelp. 

Insight Brewing offers six year-round beers. From a pale ale and a German lager to a citrus IPA and a London-style porter, there is a wide selection for beer connoisseurs. Ask about the seasonal brews.

2. Up Coffee Roasters

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Next up is UP Coffee Roasters, which offers sandwiches, coffee, tea and more, situated at 1901 Traffic St. NE. With 4.5 stars out of 98 reviews on Yelp, the coffee roastery has proven to be a local favorite.

The breakfast and lunch spot sources "local ingredients whenever possible," according to its website. The sandwiches are made to order and bakery items are made fresh daily.

3. Zakia Deli

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Mediterranean and Lebanese spot Zakia Deli is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2412 Kennedy St. NE, 4.5 stars out of 102 reviews.

Zakia Deli offers a variety of Lebanese, Mediterranean and American dishes. On the menu, look for the beef-lamb gyros, baklava, falafel and more.

4. Eversharp

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Check out Eversharp, which has earned five stars out of 35 reviews on Yelp. You can find the kitchen store at 344 Taft St. NE.

The business is known for sharpening knives, but it also offers specialty knives, knife sets and cutting boards. The store offers a variety of knife brands like Wüsthof, Nesmuk, Helle and more.

5. Empire Coffee + Pastry

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And then there's Empire Coffee + Pastry, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 77 reviews. Stop by 451 Stinson Blvd. to hit up the bakery and cafe next time you're in the neighborhood.

Empire Coffee + Pastry serves pastries, sandwiches, salads and more. On the menu, look for the flatbreads, Key lime danish or the raspberry almond coffee cake.


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