Chow Lists

• 1. Al's Breakfast

  413 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

  The smallest full-scale restaurant in the Twin Cities, and also one of the best old-school diner breakfasts served in the entire Midwest.

• 2. Russian Tea House

  1758 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104

  Russian fast food with a laid-back vibe.

• 3. Nye's Polonaise Room

  112 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

  A great old-school Polish piano bar and restaurant.

• 4. Ruam Mit Thai

  475 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN

  Obscure Thai restaurant offering great value.

• 5. Taqueria La Hacienda Taco

  1515 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407

  One of the best taco joints in Minneapolis.

• 6. Pho Tau Bay

  2837 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408

  Scuffed linoleum floors, taped-up table numbers, good Vietnamese food.

• 7. Barbette

  1600 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

  Feels like a French-style bistro you might find in Brooklyn’s Park Slope or Cobble Hill neighborhoods.

• 8. Cafe Maude

  5411 Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55419

  A clever neighborhood bistro serving small plates, great cheeses, and killer drinks.

• 9. Obento-Ya

  1510 Como Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414

  Good sushi, and great charcoal-grilled robata.

• 10. Barbary Fig - duplicate

  720 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN

  Light, sophisticated, and reasonably priced Algerian/Mediterranean food.

• 11. The Nook

  492 Hamline Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55116

  Bar that's home to the Juicy Nookie burger.

• 12. Buster's on 28th

  4204 28th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406

  Nearly 30 draft beers, hard ciders, and even root beers, many of them local, make Buster’s an unparalleled place to down a cold one.

• 13. Chino Latino

  2916 Hennepin Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408

  This trendy spot recalls the hedonistic pan-cultural ambition of New York City’s Buddakan.

• 14. Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

  1430 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  An award-winning brewpub known for its creative spins on beer.

• 15. Mai Village - duplicate

  394 University Ave W, St Paul, MN

  Pretty good food and an incredible amount of room.

• 16. Gopher Bar

  241 7th St E, St Paul, MN

  Chili dogs and more local color than you can shake a hockey stick at.

• 17. Happy Gnome - CHOW HQ duplicate of #143

  498 Selby Ave,St Paul,MN

  Huge microbrew/tap beer selection.

• 18. Joseph's Grill

  140 Wabasha St S, Saint Paul, MN 55107

  Basic bar food, with a decidedly Mexican bent on several dishes.

• 19. Saigon Restaurant & Bakery

  704 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104

  For banh mi to feed an army for $100.

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