Cafe Barbette

Cafe Barbette, located in Uptown MPLS, is a cute french cafe. I like going there in the afternoon. I'm gonna have to say that this is a perfect place for dates. Or I suppose you could go there alone and write poetry. OR go there with someone else and write poetry. That might a lame plan. Anywho this place has cool vibes and things like that.

I recommend getting the Soup & Half Croque Monsier or Madame, a small order of the pommes frites, and a glass of wine. delicious!

great coffee too!

the next time I go there I'm totally going to try the buckwheat crepes!

http://www.barbette.com/

1600 West Lake Street
Mpls, MN 55408

Kafe 421

Food in dinkytown can be crap or amazing. Kafe 421 is definitely amazing!

I went there this afternoon for lunch(although it was my first meal of the day, calling this breakfast would be stupid). Service was spectacular.

recommendation:

sit outside, bask in sunshine, and bliss from the delicious food!

Butternut Squash Ravioli (Sage Butter Sauce with Fresh Parmesan and Pine Nuts 14.50) and root beer(1.50)

Mesa Pizza

Not your next store neighbor, Betty's ordinary pizza!

Want a nice slice of pizza?

Go to Mesa pizza.

cheap $3-4 pizza by the slice.

Order 1 slice of tortellini pesto , 1 slice of Guacamole Burrito, 1 FMTB, and $1 for a can of root beer.

The place is usually crowded, so order carryout and find a nice park to enjoy your meal!

Hilarious staff!

1323 4th street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 436-3006

http://www.mesapizzamn.com/

Hard Times Cafe

Hippies, hipsters, homeless, academics, drop-outs, anarchists, overalls-sporting-Wobblies, socialists, feminists, old, young, male, female, intersex, gay, lesbian, straight, suits,etc. Hard Times Cafe caters to ? Not sure. The patrons pool is eclectic.

Their menu is a crazy mix too. Great food and great coffee.

Come at breakfast time, when the cafe is at it's emptiest for some alone time. Lunch and Dinner are busy busy busy.

Always look at the chalk board for specials! never say no to their chili.

Order yourself a 1/2 order of the quesadilla ($3.10), 1 bottle ginger beer, a small cafe miel with whip cream,and a vegan cupcake!

Always look at the case of goodies near the cashier. Vegan treats galore! day old only $1!

Sit by the window.

Awesome Baristas, cooks and dishwashers! tip them all well!

Cash only

Stone Arch Bridge

I call this bridge the "puppy bridge to my heart". This is a wonderful place to walk your dogs.

You should also spend some quality time with your human friends as well walking across this bridge.

It connects the St. Anthony Main area to downtown Minneapolis.

Spring, Summer and Fall are wonderful times to venture across this bridge. Views of the Minneapolis Skyline and Mississippi River are breathtaking.

Don't worry the bridge is not very long!

And watch out for sillies on Segways!

The Wienery

Cedar Riverside's hot dog gem.

A great place for breakfast and lunch.

Vegan choices was a smart idea!

I love this place so much.

Hot dogs, sausages, desserts, burgers, hashbrowns,etc.

The people at the Wienery are oh so very nice.

My pick: vegan tofu Chicago Dog $3.50

http://www.wienery.com/

414 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1033
(612) 333-5798

Chai's Thai

pad thai. yum

A small charm located in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood. I used to live a minute away from this place. I usually called for takeout on my walk home from class.

Deliciously concentrated, savory, amazing. If you want great thai food, you go to Chai's.

The food not only are a delight to the tastebuds, but also easy on the eyes. Plated really well.

Best to go for dinner. The lights are dimmed at night with tea candles on every table.

Great for dates. since it is a small space, I would recommend a group or four or smaller.

order the tofu pad thai (or garlic shrimp), thai tea, and sticky rice with mangoes.

http://chaisthai.com/

414 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1033
(612) 339-9385