Minneapolis
The inventive brewers at this popular Uptown micro-brewery and taproom have hit on the right mix of beers (everything from sweet stouts to piney-flavored…
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Minnesota
While Summit is one of the state's largest brewers, its beer hall is welcomingly low-key. Inside it's a big open space with communal tables, large windows…
Minneapolis
Surly's sprawling, mod-industrial, family-friendly beer hall is mobbed by locals who come for the 20 rotating taps and abundant meaty snacks. Try CynicAle…
Northern Minnesota
This sleek taproom serves around a dozen of Castle Danger's highly respected craft brews on any given night. Enjoy views out over Lake Superior from the…
Northern Minnesota
This cider-maker and taproom, in the Lincoln Park Craft District, was hived from an old livery for the Duluth post office. You'll find a creative menu of…
Northern Minnesota
Excellent coffees and teas, as well as craft beers and wine, are all served in this funky, chilled space that once housed the local VFW Club.
Northern Minnesota
It's hard to beat a brewpub with a lakeview deck for knocking back sturdy craft stouts and ales. Spent grain from the brewing process morphs into pretzels…
Minneapolis
Sip the local brewer's concoctions – there's usually a pale ale and blonde ale among the selection – at communal picnic tables in the tap room. It's a few…
Minnesota
St Paul has taken over the old Hamm's Brewery site, a brick building with hodgepodge vintage decor. Locals hang out chatting over glasses of the brewery's…
Northern Minnesota
Located within the old Fitger's brewery complex (now a mixed-use shopping center), the Brewhouse serves up fresh microbrews alongside a menu of beer bites…
Northern Minnesota
Bent Paddle is named for the canoeing implement the brewers use to stir the mash. The no-frills taproom pours Venture, a pilsner brewed with Lake Superior…
Northern Minnesota
Sample local Bemidji beers in the renovated warehouse space in the city's downtown. It normally has around 10 beers on tap, with a nice selection of…
Northern Minnesota
This craft-brewer, with a lively taproom and a small restaurant serving mainly pizzas and snacks, is a promising addition to the blossoming Lincoln Park…
Minnesota
An impressive range of craft beers flow from the taps here and are best sipped on the fireplace-warmed outdoor patio. Also on offer is a full menu of well…
Minneapolis
Dangerous Man is one of many breweries sprouting in the Northeast neighborhood. It pours strong, European-style beers. You're welcome to bring in your own…
Minneapolis
The North Loop branch of a local coffee chain and roaster dazzles with playful, mid-century modern decor and excellent coffee. Good wi-fi, big tables and…
Northern Minnesota
Vikre creates gin with Northwoods-foraged botanicals, as well as aquavit, a Scandinavian spirit infused with caraway and cardamom. The distillers are…
Minnesota
Stop by simply to admire the beautiful historic taproom or, better yet, belly up to the bar yourself. In addition to a wide selection of beers and…
Minneapolis
Grumpy's is the Northeast's classic dive, with cheap (but good local) beer and an outdoor patio. Check the website for special event nights, like trivia…
Northern Minnesota
This one's a bit of a trek, over the bridge in Superior, WI (a 10-minute drive), but worth it for the aggressive, spicy beers to wash down hand-tossed…
Minneapolis
This cafe features amazing baked goods, riverfront digs and a Victorian ambience worthy of its namesake, Oscar Wilde.
Northern Minnesota
This central coffee bar was the brainchild of owner Eric Faust, a passionate roaster dedicated to bringing good coffee to the downtown area. He succeeded,…
Northern Minnesota
With its sweet, lodge-like setting in downtown Grand Marais, this is one of the few places around offering take-away espressos and morning rolls and baked…
Minneapolis
A lawn bowling green on the roof, plus Brit's sweeping selection of Scotch, port and beer, is sure to unleash skills you never knew you had.
Minneapolis
This long-standing club has dancing, dining and drag shows that attract both a gay and straight clientele.
Northern Minnesota
A central spot for reliably good house-roasted coffees as well as smoothies and breakfast sandwiches.
