Neighborhoods

Along a five mile stretch, Lake Street has so much to offer. From spending a day exploring local stores in Longfellow to a jog around Bde Maka Ska in Uptown, there’s something for everyone.

Longfellow

Hiawatha Ave - Mississippi River

Longfellow is your go-to for:

Services: Several services to help you take care of the basics from dry cleaning to re-upholstery.

Food & Drink: Small family-owned bars and restaurants dominate the Longfellow food scene.

Unique Gifts: Longfellow has many makers, ranging from clothing and to small distilleries and craft stores.

Popular Destinations

Hi-Lo Diner

Classic 1957 diner with a twist featuring American favorites and clever cocktails. Famous for their Hi-Tops, sweet and savory flavor combinations on top of their signature house-made donuts.

Moon Palace Books

Independent bookstore selling new and used books.

Corazon

Gift store featuring local art, gifts, stationery, jewelry, clothing, books, and home goods.

Midtown is your go-to for:

Diversity: Influenced by many generations of immigrant entrepreneurs, Midtown’s businesses reflect Minneapolis’ diversity.

Markets: Small grocers and convenience shops means that your essential needs are always within reach including the Midtown Farmers Market

History: With two unique museums, the Somali Museum of Minnesota and American Swedish Institute, Midtown holds a lot of Minneapolis' history.

Popular Destinations

Mercado Central

Thriving marketplace of 35 businesses with the interest to foster business development for the Latinx population in Minneapolis. Mercado Central always offers a wide variety of everyday and artisan articles for purchase, delicious dishes and fresh ingredients for your meals; as well as a great lineup of services.

Somali Museum of Minnesota

The home of Somali culture and traditional arts in Minnesota.

Midtown Global Market

Internationally-themed market with great food, cultural experiences and unique gifts.

Uptown is your go-to for:

Nightlife: You’ll have dozens of bars and restaurants to choose from in Uptown and Lyn-Lake.

Arts: Lyn-Lake has a thriving arts scene, with small galleries and independent theaters always showcasing new work.

Nature: Bde Maka Ska has amazing trails and clear water. Rent a boat or a bike and enjoy the outdoors!

Shopping: A mix of nationally-recognized chains and small local boutiques offer unique fashion.

Popular Destinations

Isles Bun & Coffee

Hot coffee, warm buns, and all the frosting you can eat! Seriously! Isles Bun & Coffee is known for their Puppy Dog Tails (small, twisted versions of their classic cinnamon roll) and did we mention unlimited frosting?!

Uptown Theatre

In the heart of the Uptown, this theatre features the finest in independent film and foreign language cinema, the Uptown also screens classic midnight movies every weekend including monthly showings of the legendary Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Lynlake Brewery

Brewery, taproom, rooftop, and event space in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis known for their unique brew names and rotating pop-up kitchen.