Visiting Central Minneapolis, 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 coffee roastery to a knitting store.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Modern Times Café
Topping the list is breakfast and brunch spot Modern Times Café, which offers burgers and sandwiches. Located at 3200 Chicago Ave. South, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 222 reviews on Yelp.
The breakfast, brunch and lunch spot offers a menu that caters to vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters. Several items can also be made gluten-free. On the menu, look for the breakfast burrito, hash browns or the French toast.
2. Safari Restaurant
Next up is event space and African spot Safari Restaurant, situated at 3010 Fourth Ave. South. With 4.5 stars out of 55 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The restaurant specializes in traditional Somali cuisine, with many items served family-style. On the menu, look for the basmati rice with a combination of meats, sambuza with seasoned ground beef or the Somali corn flatbread.
3. StevenBe
Arts and crafts spot StevenBe, which offers knitting supplies and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3448 Chicago Ave., 4.5 stars out of 33 reviews.
StevenBe offers yarn, fiber, needles, patterns and more. Check out the website for upcoming classes and events.
4. Blackeye Roasting
Blackeye Roasting, a coffee roastery and kombucha spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 30 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3740 Chicago Ave. South to see for yourself.
The roastery is best known for their Nitro Cold Brew served from a tap line. They also offer the lightly sweetened Nitro Cocoa or the white chocolate cold brew.
5. Gordita el Gordo
Last but not least, check out Gordita el Gordo, which has earned four stars out of 17 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Mexican spot at 211 E. Lake St.
The restaurant offers tacos, Mexican sandwiches, Mexican-style corn dough tortillas and more. On the menu, look for the homemade Mexican sausage on a homemade corn dough tortilla or the chicken quesadilla.
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