Best Resturants for Summer in the Twin Cities
Summer is the perfect time to check out all of the fantastic eatery options in Minneapolis-St. Paul. From holes-in-the-wall to organic fare, here are the 6 best summer dining experiences in the Twin Cities.
For Families with Kids: Isles Bun and Coffee
Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails, that’s what Isles Bun and Coffee is made of! This petite bakery specializes in tantilizing cinnamon buns, hearty cakes, and melt-in-your-mouth cookie treats. The main event, though, is the puppy dog tail. These sweet treats are smaller, twisted versions of the cinnamon rolls, and they are perfect for little hands. As if this place could get any cuter, their website notes that the preschoolers next door to the bakery chose the name of this delightful little goody.
For the Organic Crowd: Common Roots Cafe
The fresh, flavorful menu at Common Roots Cafe is wholly organic, often gluten-free, and always delicious! This interesting little cafe is laser focused on maintaining a sustainable shop, from their food waste composting to their recycled cardboard countertops. They serve wholesome breakfast and lunch sandwiches, noshes (appetizers), salads, dinner plates after 4:00, and a nutritious kids menu. Check out Happy Hour is from 4:30-6:00, where you can snag noshes, beer, and wine for $2 off.
For Comfort Food: The Original Malt Shop
This award winning diner is like no other! The Original Malt Shop will have you doing a sock hop after one bite of their award winning burgers. Their impressive menu boasts classic favorites, like the Loaded Burger, piled high with all the fixings, but keeps your taste buds one their toes with modern twists, like the PB&B Burger, served with peanut butter, bacon, and a pretzel bun. If you have more of a sweet tooth, their ice cream menu has 20 tasty flavors, all of which can be blended up into a thick, creamy, icy cold malt or served up as a customized sundae. This place has it all! Check out this coupon for buy one burger, get another for $3 off.
For the Creole Experience: Crazy Cajun
If you’ve found yourself in the Twin Cities from down south, you’re probably missing out on the summer crawfish boils. Don’t fret! Crazy Cajun is here to save the day. Their menu of spicy Creole fare features all your bayou favorites, from frog legs to spicy boudin links. When you’re ready to really dig in, order up a customized seafood boil. Crawfish and crab is seasonal, but you’re in luck all year round with their selection of shrimp, mussels, and clams. Once you’ve chosen your main course, ask for their buttery cajun seasoning, turn the heat up to FIRE, and don’t forget your sides- red potatoes, corn on the cob, and plump pork sausages. If you’re not hearing Zydeco music in your head right now, you’ve been away from home too long. Check out the Crazy Cajun and refresh your memory of what delicious Cajun food tastes like.
For Date Night: Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater
Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater has a little bit of everything. This restaurant serves a full-menu in their theater, which showcases local talent, and their bowling alley. If you’re looking for classic date night ideas, this unique location offers an irresistible Cheap Date Night package, available on Mondays from 6pm to midnight. Couples can look forward to two entrees, a bottle of wine, and a game of bowling for a measly $28 per couple. Now you can avoid the disagreements about your romantic evening out- The only decision you’ll be making is whether you want the Pad Thai or the pork ribs.
No matter what you’re craving, Minneapolis-St. Paul has something for every palate, diet, and picky eater. What foods are you going to be on the search for in the Twin Cities this summer?
