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Dave's PopcornParent rating: ![]() Location: 38th Street at Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis, MN This blink-and-you'll-miss-it little red shack open from late-May through Labor Day serves up some of the best-tasting popcorn we've ever had. Walking up to the small ordering window feels like...
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Wuollet BakeryParent rating: ![]() Location: 3608 West 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN For 60 years, the Wuollet family has been masterfully baking up elegant tortes, pastries, and breads, which it now sells from five metro area locations. The cupcakes, donuts, muffins... |
A Piece of CakeParent rating: ![]() Location: 485 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN Stepping into A Piece of Cake feels a little like stepping into Grandma's warm and welcoming kitchen - provided Grandma is an ace with buttercream and a whiz with pastries. The ... |
Keys Cafe & BakeryParent rating: ![]() Location: 767 Raymond Avenue, Saint Paul, MN The heaping helpings of served-all-day breakfasts at the family-owned Keys Cafe & Bakery chain have won several people's choice awards, and with good reason. Keys also offers catering se...
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Tin FishParent rating: ![]() Location: 3000 Calhoun Parkway East, Minneapolis, MN Tin Fish, a recent and welcome addition at the pavilion on the northeast corner of Lake Calhoun |
Sonny's Crema CafeParent rating: ![]() Location: 3403 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN This neighborhood institution - changing with the times since the 40's, but in only good ways (like when they switched from summer-only to year-round hours) - does big things in a small way. Ta...
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Java Train Coffee HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 1341 Pascal Street North, Saint Paul, MN Java Train - owned by a couple with two young kids - aims to cater to families with little ones. To that end, the attractive cafe features a large built-in train-themed play structu... |
Adele's Frozen CustardParent rating: ![]() Location: 800 Excelsior Boulevard, Excelsior, MN Expect a wait during busy times, but one devoted fan after another will tell you Adele's creamy custard is worth it! Parties & Catering: Adele's sets up sundae bars at pr... |
The Malt ShopParent rating: ![]() Location: 809 West 50th Street, Minneapolis, MN For over 30 years, The Malt Shop has been serving up burgers and fries, shakes and ice cream, and other diner fare. Soups and salads are made from scratch, and the menu offers a wide sel...
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Lake HarrietParent rating: ![]() Location: 43rd Street & East Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN Lake Harriet, the southernmost of the Chain of Lakes, is a magnet for families with small ch...
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Sovereign GroundsParent rating: ![]() Location: 813 East 48th Street, Minneapolis, MN About half the square footage in this large, friendly cafe is devoted to a homey children's play area that's filled with clean, comfy, well-worn couches, kid-sized tables and chairs, play struc...
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AnodyneParent rating: ![]() Location: 4301 Nicollet Avenue , Minneapolis, MN Both hipsters and families head to Anodyne for coffee and tea, light fare and baked goods (made on-site), and free wi-fi and occasional live entertainment. A kids' menu is available, too. |
Mel-O-GlazeParent rating: ![]() Location: 4800 - 28th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN Cozy in winter and a great stop on a warm weather outing along Minnehaha Parkway, the fresh glazed goodness at Mel-O-Glaze brightens any day! Choose from a wide variety of doughnuts, baked g...
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