Welcome to Lake Street
Lake Street is one of the most fun and diverse destinations in all of Minneapolis. With hundreds of shopping, dining, and entertainment options to choose from, you’re sure to find something for every taste and age.
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2012 City Pages “Best Of” Awards
Congratulations to the umpteen-odd Lake Street corridor winners in City Pages’ Best of the Twin Cities!
Arts & Entertainment
Best Tattoo Parlour – Leviticus Tattoo and Piercing
Best Movie Theater – The Trylon
Best Jukebox – The Herkimer
Best Karaoke – James Ballentine VFW Post 246
Food & Drink
Best Indian Restaurant – Gandhi Mahal
Best Mexican Restaurant – Taqueria Los Ocampo
Best Wine Bar – Lucia’s
Best Take Out – Szechuan Spice
Best Late Night Dining – Taqueria La Hacienda
Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant – Birchwood Cafe
Best Bakery – Salty Tart
Best Happy Hour – Amazing Thailand
Best Bartender – Jesse Held at Eat Street Social
Best Beer List – Muddy Waters
Best Dive Bar – Country Bar and Grill
Best Neighborhood Bar (Minneapolis) (Readers Choice) – Merlins Rest
Best Cheap Eats (Readers Choice) – Quang Restaurant
Best Barbecue (Readers Choice) – Famous Dave’s
Best Late-Night Dining (Readers Choice) – Pizza Luce
People & Places
Best Street – Lake Street
Shopping & Services
Best Salon – Hair Police
Best Bookstore (Used) – Magers & Quinn
Best Shoe Repair – Lee’s Shoe & Leather Repair
Best Furniture Repair – Miller Upholstering
Best Adult Store – Smitten Kitten
Best Salon (Readers Choice) – Sabai Body Temple
Sports & Recreation
Best Bike Shop – Penn Cycle
Best Bowling Alley (Readers Choice) – Bryant Lake Bowl
Best Bike Trail (Readers Choice) – Midtown Greenway
A Few Favorites:
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Located in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis, Calhoun Square offers a unique mix of local and national shops, and beloved Twin Cities restaurants. Over 20 years young, the center is a hub of neighborhood activity… |
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A full spice, full menu Northern-style Indian restaurant that utilizes recipes that have survived in the owner’s family for many generations. Their mission is to provide high quality, healthy food that promotes a peaceful mind… |
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The best wireless providers, the latest phones, a huge selection of accessories, repairs, satellite installations, and more. Also buying and selling used cell phones. ICC Wireless has two Lake Street locations. |
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In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre Since 1973, In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre has been using water, flour, newspaper, paint, and unlimited imagination to tell stories that explore the struggles and celebrations of human existence. Drawing… |
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Ingebretsen’s Scandinavian Gifts & Deli Ingebretsen’s is the Twin Cities’ oldest retail establishment dedicated to Scandinavian foods and products. Family-owned and operated for more than 86 years, it is more than a store. In an area of the U.S. known… |
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Lake Wine & Spirits is your destination for fine wines, beer, spirits and cheese. Allow their experienced staff to help you select your next purchase, or browse through the well stocked aisles of domestic and… |
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The Midtown Global Market is an internationally-themed public market featuring fresh and prepared foods, restaurants, and a selection of arts and crafts from around the world. The Market opened in 2006, in the large former… |
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For over 100 years, Schatzlein has been one of the midwest’s leading Western and English riding outfitters.Many leather goods, riding equipment and apparel are stocked at the shop. |
