Minneapolis/ Food & Drinks
Published on July 15, 2019
Explore the 4 top spots in Minneapolis' Northrup neighborhoodSovereign Grounds | Photo: Miriam A./Yelp

Spending time in Northrup? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from an Italian restaurant to a popcorn shop.

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

1. Ie Italian Eatery

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Topping the list is Italian spot ie Italian Eatery. Located at 4724 Cedar Ave. South, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 266 reviews on Yelp. 

The eatery serves brunch, dinner and dessert, specializing in Italian cuisine. On the menu, indulge in the polenta pancakes with limoncello curd and fresh berries, the bucatini with fennel sausage and the tiramisu for dessert.

2. Tom's Popcorn Shop

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Next up is popcorn shop Tom's Popcorn Shop, situated at 4708 Cedar Ave. South. With 4.5 stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The shop offers a wide variety of popcorn flavors, as well as ice cream, malts and shakes. Look for popcorn flavors like chocolate with sea salt, caramel cheese fusion, piña colada, bubble gum, cherry, strawberry and more.

3. Mei Inn Chinese Foods

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Chinese spot Mei Inn Chinese Foods is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4215 Bloomington Ave., four stars out of 76 reviews. 

The restaurant serves items like pan-fried noodles, fried rice, egg rolls and more. On the menu, you'll find pineapple chicken, curry shrimp, wonton soup and more.

4. Sovereign Grounds

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Sovereign Grounds, a coffee and tea spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 80 Yelp reviews. Head over to 813 E. 48th St. to see for yourself. 

Sovereign Grounds also boasts a large indoor playground for children and a bakery that serves fresh items daily. Sandwiches, spinach pie and hummus are available for lunch.


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