Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Minneapolis's Downtown East neighborhood

Your guide to the 4 most popular spots in Minneapolis's Downtown East neighborhoodPhoto: Zen Box Izakaya/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on February 21, 2020

Visiting Downtown East, 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 an ice cream spot to a bookstore.

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

1. Izzy's Ice Cream

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Topping the list is Izzy's Ice Cream, a spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and more. Located at 1100 Second St. South, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 315 reviews on Yelp. Ice cream flavors include cake batter, cotton candy and almond biscotti, according to the website.

2. Zen Box Izakaya

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Next up is izakaya and tapas bar Zen Box Izakaya, which offers ramen and more, situated at 602 Washington Ave. South With four stars out of 624 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. Don't miss the kimchi ramen on the menu.

3. Conexion Latte

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Cafe, gluten-free and vegetarian spot Conexion Latte is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1011 Washington Ave. South, Open Book, 4.5 stars out of 26 reviews. Look for items like a breakfast burrito and a hummus sandwich on the menu.

4. Open Book

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Open Book, a bookstore and art gallery, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 42 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1011 Washington Ave. South, Suite 200 to see for yourself. According to the website, the spot is "a destination for all who are interested in or inspired by the literary and book arts."


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