North Loop (Warehouse District)

Minneapolis, United States

The city's top restaurant neighborhood, with the highest concentration of chef-driven dining on First Avenue North and Washington Avenue North.

Places in North Loop (Warehouse District)

Aster Cafe Located right on the boardwalk in St. Anthony Main, an excellent spot for weekend brunch or dinner, with an amazing patio and skyline views.
Wilde Cafe Known for its Gouda hashbrowns and boozy brunch in St. Anthony Main.
Nicollet Island Inn Offers classic cocktails and traditional dinners with a twist, with an impeccable restaurant and extensive wine list.
The Prohibition (W Minneapolis - The Foshay) Located on the 27th floor, featuring an observation deck with panoramic views and classic cocktails.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the North Loop patios and Uptown's outdoor scene.
Getting around: The Minneapolis Skyway, a network of enclosed, climate-controlled pedestrian bridges, connects 80 blocks of downtown across roughly 8 miles, linking hotels, restaurants, and shopping centers.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: English. Spanish is widely spoken in many cities.
Timezone: CST (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Current trends: Minneapolis's dining scene continues to centre on St. Anthony Main, with Aster Cafe on the boardwalk an excellent spot for weekend brunch or dinner, its patio amazing in good weather with skyline views, while Wilde Cafe is known for its Gouda hashbrowns and boozy brunch, and the Prohibition bar atop the W Minneapolis - The Foshay offers panoramic views from the 27th floor.

Uptown — Where Minneapolis feels most like a young, creative city, with boutiques, coffee shops, and bars on Hennepin and Lake Street.
Dinkytown and Stadium Village — Flanking the University of Minnesota campus along the river, offering cheap eats and college-town energy.