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Things to Do in Uptown, Minneapolis

Centers around the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street, featuring a mix of shops and dining options. It's a lively area with access to nearby parks and the shores of Bde Maka Ska.

Centers around the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and West Lake Street, featuring a mix of shops and dining options. It's a lively area with access to nearby parks and the shores of Bde Maka Ska.

  • The Breakfast Club MPLSThe Breakfast Club MPLSBreakfast
  • Magers & Quinn BooksellersMagers & Quinn BooksellersBookstore
  • Lake & Irving Restaurant & BarLake & Irving Restaurant & BarRestaurant
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Top things to do in Uptown

  • Magers & Quinn Booksellers in Uptown, Minneapolis

    Magers & Quinn Booksellers

    ★ 4.8 · 697
    Bookstore
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM

Where to eat & drink in Uptown

  • The Breakfast Club MPLS in Uptown, Minneapolis

    The Breakfast Club MPLS

    ★ 4.9 · 22.1k
    Breakfast· $20-30
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar in Uptown, Minneapolis

    Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar

    ★ 4.7 · 1.1k
    Restaurant· $20–30

    Warm gastropub serving a refined menu of eclectic American bites, plus craft beer & cocktails.

    Mon–Wed
    4 PM – 9 PM
    Thu
    4 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs in Uptown, Minneapolis

    Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

    ★ 4.8 · 503
    Sandwich Shop· $10–20

    Laid-back sandwich-shop chain for creative toasted subs, plus snacks & desserts.

    Mon–Thu
    10:30 AM – 12 AM
    Fri
    10:30 AM – 1 AM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 12 AM
  • Darbar India Grill & Bar in Uptown, Minneapolis

    Darbar India Grill & Bar

    ★ 4.4 · 1.2k
    Indian

    Contemporary Indian restaurant offering a vast array of classic dishes including vegetarian entrees.

    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Mosaic Coffee Co. in Uptown, Minneapolis

    Mosaic Coffee Co.

    ★ 4.9 · 141
    Coffee Shop· $1–10
    Mon
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
  • The Tasting Room in Uptown, Minneapolis

    The Tasting Room

    ★ 4.9 · 149
    Wine Bar· $40–70
    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Thu
    4 PM – 10 PM
    Fri
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Green Room in Uptown, Minneapolis

    Green Room

    ★ 4.5 · 365
    Bar· $20–30

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Map of Uptown with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1The Breakfast Club MPLS
  2. 2Magers & Quinn Booksellers
  3. 3Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar
  4. 4Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
  5. 5Darbar India Grill & Bar
  6. 6Mosaic Coffee Co.
  7. 7The Tasting Room
  8. 8Green Room

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