Best Cheat Meals in Minneapolis

Your ultimate guide to guilt-free indulgence in Minneapolis

65432
Total Reviews
4.5
Avg Rating
$ - $$$$
Price Range
16
Cuisines

Top Cheat Meal Spots

Spoon and Stable

(12345 reviews)
$$$$
New American

Award-winning spot by Chef Gavin Kaysen. The pot roast is worth breaking any diet for.

Fine Dining Award-Winning Special Occasion Worth It
211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Matt's Bar

(15678 reviews)
$
American

Home of the original Jucy Lucy. A Minneapolis must-try experience.

Burgers Historic Local Favorite Iconic
3500 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Young Joni

(11234 reviews)
$$$
Pizza

Wood-fired pizzas with Korean influences. The Korean BBQ pizza is legendary.

Pizza Korean Worth It Creative
165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Revival

(9876 reviews)
$$
Southern

Famous for their fried chicken. The Southern fried chicken is worth the calories.

Southern Fried Chicken Worth It Popular
4257 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
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Hai Hai

(8765 reviews)
$$
Vietnamese

Creative Southeast Asian street food. The Vietnamese crepe is a must-try.

Vietnamese Creative Worth It Popular
2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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The Bachelor Farmer

(7654 reviews)
$$$
Nordic

Modern Nordic cuisine. Their house-made bread and preserves are exceptional.

Nordic Farm-to-Table Special Occasion Worth It
50 N 2nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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Glam Doll Donuts

(6543 reviews)
$
Dessert

Creative donuts with unique flavors. The Daddy Dearest is Instagram famous.

Dessert Local Favorite Instagram-Worthy Worth It
2605 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Kramarczuk's

(5432 reviews)
$$
Eastern European

Historic Eastern European deli. The homemade sausages are legendary.

Deli Historic Local Favorite Classic
215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
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Local Tips for Minneapolis

Weather Ready

Many restaurants have skyway access - perfect for winter dining!

Bike Friendly

Minneapolis is very bike-friendly - take advantage of the extensive bike paths.

Food Neighborhoods

Explore North Loop for trendy spots, Eat Street for diverse cuisine, Northeast for breweries.

Patio Season

Restaurants make the most of warm weather - patios are packed in summer!

Local Specialties

Don't miss Minneapolis specialties: Jucy Lucy, Nordic cuisine, and creative fusion!