MPLS Spots: LGBTQ-Owned Restaurants
In honor of Pride Month, we’re taking a look at businesses around the Twin Cities for you to explore. While there are many LGBTQ-owned businesses you can support, here’s a little list to get you started.
Eat: Wise Acre
Wise Acre Eatery and Tangletown Gardens are two Twin Cities staples co-owned by Scott Endres. Tangletown Gardens has everything you need to dust off your green thumb and finally make your garden the sanctuary you truly deserve. While you’re at it, run across the street to Wise Acre to enjoy a sustainable meal sourced from their very own farm in Plato, MN.
South Minneapolis
Eat: Nicollet Diner
Owned by partners Sam Turner and Dion Coker, Nicollet Diner provide all of your late night diner or cafe cravings. The diner is open 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Loring Park, Minneapolis
Eat: Joan’s in the Park
Susan Dunlop and Joan Schmitt’s fine dining treasure in St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood feels classy without a hint of pretentiousness. Book early to score a table at the 40-seat white tablecloth restaurant, serving artfully plated four-course meals.
Highland Park, St. Paul
Drink: Workhorse Coffee Bar
Owned by partners Ty Barnett and Shannon Forney, Workhorse Coffee Bar is famous for their vegan bakery items and seasonal specialties. While you’re there, make sure to check out the Smallest Museum in Saint Paul, a converted fire hose cabinet displaying community-inspired projects.
Prospect Park, St. Paul
Drink: Cuppa Java
Owned by Robert Gillem, Cuppa Java is famous for its hot sammies and chai tea. Set in the relaxing neighborhood of Bryn Mawr, this spot is perfect for your next study session or coffee date.
Bryn-Mawr, Minneapolis
Drink: Bev’s Wine Bar
Peter Kirihara co-owns Bev’s Wine Bar. Bev’s Wine provides a relaxing environment to enjoy a wine, beer, or cocktail with picturesque views of the downtown skyline.
Downtown Minneapolis
Enjoy: Scout
Scout provides environmentally-conscious products and casual outdoor wear to nature-loving shoppers. John Migala and Ben Thompson are partners and co-owners of this boutique in St. Paul’s West 7th neighborhood.
West 7th, St. Paul
Enjoy: MartinPatrick3
Co-owners Greg Walsh and Dana Swindler have cultivated the luxurious men's shop MartinPatrick3 with elevated menswear, accessories, furnishings, art, tailoring, interior design services, and even a barber shop.
Downtown Minneapolis
Enjoy: Tandem Vintage
Tandem Vintage is a funky, eclectic vintage shop stocked with ethically made pieces. Founder Amanda Baumann believes in the power of repurposing quality items to give them unique narratives.
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