Things to Do in Nicollet Island/East Bank, Minneapolis A gentrifying area across the Mississippi River from Downtown Minneapolis, with shopping complexes and upscale condominiums. It contains Nicollet Island Inn and The Herbivorous Butcher.
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The Herbivorous Butcher ★ 4.7 · 678· $10–20
A butcher shop in Minneapolis that has all the meats and cheeses you’d expect from any of its kind - except that all the products are vegan.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 4 PM
Surdyks ★ 4.6 · 2.2k· $$
Surdyks is a Northeast landmark. They are known to suburbanites for their wine and cheese, but locals know that there are a dozen liquor stores within two miles that are better for the former; and a Lunds grocery two blocks away with six…
Mon–Thu 9 AM – 9 PM
Fri 9 AM – 10 PM
Sat 9 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Abdallah Candies Factory & Shop ★ 4.7 · 825
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Nicollet Island/East Bank
Patisserie 46 ★ 4.7 · 1.4k· $10–20
Bakery/cafe with a warm atmosphere turning out French breads, croissants, coffee & light bites.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat 7 AM – 3 PM
Sun 7 AM – 2 PM
Five Watt Coffee, E. Hennepin ★ 4.6 · 763· $1–10
Every day 6:30 AM – 6 PM
Up Coffee ★ 4.6 · 475· $10–20
Laid-back choice for coffee, espresso & seasonal cafe fare, plus treats such as pastries & gelato.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Whitey's ★ 4.6 · 735· $10–40
Easygoing neighborhood pub offering classic bar food, sports on TV & regular live bands.
Every day 11 AM – 2 AM
Icehouse ★ 4.5 · 1.8k
Modern venue covering 2 floors with casual dining, specialty cocktails & live music.
Mon 6 PM – 11 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 6 PM – 11 PM
Fri 6 PM – 12 AM
Sat 3 PM – 1 AM
Sun 3 PM – 12 AM
Dogwood Coffee - East Lake ★ 4.6 · 589· $1–10
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 8 AM – 7 PM
Sun 8 AM – 5 PM
Misfit Coffee ★ 4.6 · 475· $1–10
Every day 7 AM – 4 PM
All Saints Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 581· $30–90
Urbane outfit with a terrace, offering cocktails & creatively presented cuisine.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 10 PM
Fri 4 PM – 11 PM
Sat 4 PM – 11 PM
Sun Closed
Longfellow Grill ★ 4.5 · 2.3k· $20–30
Classic American fare including burgers & beer served in a corner space with patio & drink specials.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 9 PM
Fri 8 AM – 10 PM
Sat 8 AM – 10 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
On The Rox ★ 4.6 · 111· $10–20 per person
Mon–Fri 5 PM – 1 AM
Sat 9 AM – 1 AM
Sun 9 AM – 1 AM
Finnish Bistro Coffee & Cafe ★ 4.5 · 1.7k· $10–20
Counter-serve stop for casual Finnish & European eats, from breakfasts to sandwiches, in homey digs.
Every day 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM Planning time in Nicollet Island/East Bank?
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1 The Herbivorous Butcher 2 Surdyks 3 Patisserie 46 4 Abdallah Candies Factory & Shop 5 Five Watt Coffee, E. Hennepin 6 Up Coffee 7 Whitey's 8 Icehouse 9 Dogwood Coffee - East Lake 10 Misfit Coffee Other areas in Minneapolis Ready to plan Nicollet Island/East Bank? Turn these Nicollet Island/East Bank picks into a day-by-day Minneapolis plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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