Nicollet Avenue Is Minneapolis Best Restaurant Street

Minneapolis is a city that is completely full of amazing restaurants. If you combine it with nearby St. Paul, the options are almost overwhelming. But there is a way to find everything you could possibly want without traveling all over the metro area. All you have to do is go to the one street in Minneapolis that has every type of restaurant you can imagine. What street is it? Nicollet Avenue.

Also known as “Eat Street,” Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis is an oasis for anyone who loves a good bite to eat.

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One thing Nicollet Avenue is known for is its high concentration of bakeries. From Glam Doll Donuts to Marissa’s, you’ll find a huge variety of sweet and savory treats.

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Outdoor dining along Eat Street is fantastic, too. One favorite is Hola Arepa.

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Other great patios can be found at Eat Street Social and Corner Table.

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And if you have a hankering for some beer, Black Forest Inn has a great outdoor beer garden.

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If breakfast is what you crave, Wise Acre Eatery and Bad Waitress are excellent options.

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Rainbow Chinese Restaurant & Bar is an Eat Street original - they’ve been around since 1987. With that kind of staying power, you know they must be delicious.

Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Bar/Facebook

If you’re looking for some pizza, try Black Sheep. Their coal-fired pies are unique among Minnesota pizzas.

Black Sheep Pizza/Facebook

All in all, Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis lives up to its Eat Street nickname. There are dozens of great restaurants to try; these ones are just scratching the surface!

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Have you ever explored Eat Street in Minneapolis? What was your favorite restaurant? Is there anywhere you’d like to try? Let us know in the comments below!