Minneapolis/ Retail & Industry
Published on April 10, 2020
Explore the 4 top spots in Minneapolis's Lowry Hill East neighborhoodCommon Roots Cafe | Photo: Rebecca W./Yelp

Spending time in Lowry Hill East? Get to know this Minneapolis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a ramen restaurant to a tattoo parlor.

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

1. Common Roots Cafe

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Topping the list is cafe and breakfast/brunch and New American spot Common Roots Cafe. Located at 2558 Lyndale Ave. South, it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 365 reviews on Yelp.

The cafe serves food made from scratch. The menu is constantly changing because the spot uses local and organic ingredients.

2. Tenka Ramen

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Next up is Tenka Ramen, a spot to score ramen, situated at 1404 W. Lake St. With 4.5 stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

In addition to ramen, the restaurant serves fried rice, bubble tea and more. On the menu, look for the pork and chicken ramen with bamboo shoots and scallions or the deep fried chicken bun with green onions and cucumber. 

3. Troubadour Wine Bar

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Wine bar Troubadour Wine Bar is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2827 Hennepin Ave., 4.5 stars out of 64 reviews.

Troubadour offers wine, cheese and other light bites and live music. The bar features a variety of white and red wines served by the glass or bottle.

4. Guns N' Needles Tattoo

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Guns N' Needles Tattoo, a tattoo spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with five stars out of 25 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2401 Dupont Ave. South to see for yourself.

This tattoo studio was established in 2009. The business expanded into a larger location on Dupont Avenue in 2014.


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