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Check out the 4 top spots in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhood

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Published on March 06, 2020
Check out the 4 top spots in Minneapolis' North Loop neighborhoodRed Cow | Photo: Jo L./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that North Loop has to offer? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a beauty salon to a bagel shop.

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

1. Brian Graham Salon

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Topping the list is hair salon and massage spot Brian Graham Salon. Located at 220 Washington Ave. N, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting five stars out of 75 reviews on Yelp. Aside from hair cuts and styling services, the beauty salon also offers facials, manicures and pedicures, makeup application and body waxing services.

2. Bar La Grassa

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Next up is Italian restaurant Bar La Grassa, serving dinner entrees, desserts and wine, situated at 800 Washington Ave. N. Menu highlights include crab ravioli, cavatelli with braised rabbit and pappardelle with veal ragu, and you can check out the full dessert menu here. The bar also keeps offers an extensive wine list, which includes limited edition red and white varieties. With 4.5 stars out of 1,257 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

3. Red Cow

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Red Cow, an outpost of the small chain of upscale New American pubs throughout the Twin Cities metro area, is another top choice. The restaurant offers gourmet burgers, sandwiches and made-from-scratch soups as well as brunch options on the weekend. Catering services are also available, and Happy Hour runs from Monday-Friday from 3–6 p.m. and every day from 10 p.m.–close.  Yelpers give Red Cow, located at 208 N. First Ave., 4.5 stars out of 948 reviews. 

4. Rise Bagel

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Rise Bagel, a spot to score bagels, spreads and more, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 112 Yelp reviews. The breakfast (served all day) and lunch menu features a variety of bagel sandwiches, such as a roasted turkey, garden veggie and porchetta, and you can also order coffee, tea, juice and soda. Head over to 530 N. Third St. to see for yourself. 


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