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Explore the 4 most popular spots in Minneapolis' Calhoun neighborhood

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Published on January 07, 2020
Explore the 4 most popular spots in Minneapolis' Calhoun neighborhoodFig + Farro | Photo: Tami N./Yelp

Visiting Calhoun, 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 bakery to a spa.

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

1. Fig + Farro

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Topping the list is vegan and gluten-free spot Fig + Farro, which offers comfort food and more. Located at 3001 Hennepin Ave. South, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 268 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot boasts brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Stop by in the morning to score a breakfast burrito, biscuits and gravy or a brunch burger, or stop by later in the day and choose jambalaya, lasagna or the mushroom stroganoff.

Thirsty? Cocktails, wine, beer and spirits are all available.

2. Healthy Touch Massage & Wellness

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Next up is Healthy Touch Massage & Wellness, situated at 1221 W. Lake St., Suite 109 With 4.5 stars out of 100 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. 

The spot specializes in massage therapy sessions, offered in 30-, 60-, 90- and 120-minute increments. Check out the prices and membership plans at the business' website. 

3. Darbar India Grill

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Indian spot Darbar India Grill is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1221 W. Lake St., Suite 106, four stars out of 271 reviews. 

Start your meal off with a veggie samosa, chili pakora or tomato soup before zeroing in on main courses such as shrimp curry, chana masala or spicy beef vindaloo served in a hot and tangy sauce. 

Special breads, pork entrees, basmati rice delicacies and other accompaniments are also available. Check out the full menu here. 

4. Blue Door Pub Lyn-Lake

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Finally, Blue Door Pub Lyn-Lake, a pub and traditional American spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 59 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3006 Lyndale Ave. South to see for yourself. 

This small chain offers everything from cheese curds and deep-fried pickles as appetizers to burgers and wings as main courses.

Menu options include the Cluck Yeah barbecue chicken sandwich, served with coleslaw and a pickle; the original barbecue chicken wing and The Blucy with blue cheese, garlic and a pickle.


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