The best restaurants in Coon Rapids

84 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Straightforward restaurant preparing tacos, burritos & queso fundido, plus nachos & salsa.

5447 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

Straightforward restaurant preparing tacos, burritos & queso fundido, plus nachos & salsa.

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The Sample Room

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Create-your-own pairings of cocktails, wine flights, small plates & charcuterie at this cozy spot.

2124 Marshall St NE (Minneapolis)

Create-your-own pairings of cocktails, wine flights, small plates & charcuterie at this cozy spot.

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Longtime local pizza chain offering plenty of topping options, hoagies & salads.

8525 Cottonwood St NW

Longtime local pizza chain offering plenty of topping options, hoagies & salads.

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Prima

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Intimate, farm-to-fork trattoria featuring traditional, from-scratch Italian fare & ample wines.

5325 Lyndale Ave S (Minneapolis)

Intimate, farm-to-fork trattoria featuring traditional, from-scratch Italian fare & ample wines.

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Stylish locale offering modern Italian food, wine & cocktails, plus a seasonal patio & pergola bar.

4724 Cedar Ave S (Minneapolis)

Stylish locale offering modern Italian food, wine & cocktails, plus a seasonal patio & pergola bar.

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Parkway Pizza

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Neighborhood pizzeria known for its square-cut, Sota-style pies with vegan options, hoagies, and more.

2851 Johnson St NE (Minneapolis)

Neighborhood pizzeria known for its square-cut, Sota-style pies with vegan options, hoagies, and more.

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Casual eatery featuring a menu of fresh sushi and hand rolls, including a bluefin tuna option.

2819 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual eatery featuring a menu of fresh sushi and hand rolls, including a bluefin tuna option.

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Simple joint serving spinach-artichoke dip & wood-fired pizzas, including design-your-own versions.

96 Broadway St NE (Minneapolis)

Simple joint serving spinach-artichoke dip & wood-fired pizzas, including design-your-own versions.

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Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.

116 N 1st Ave (Minneapolis)

Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.

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Palms Market

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Casual, Middle Eastern eatery offering Mediterranean comfort food like shawarma, plus groceries.

105 85th Ave NW

Casual, Middle Eastern eatery offering Mediterranean comfort food like shawarma, plus groceries.

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Thin-crust pies, burgers, wings, beers & lots of sports TVs in a space with World War II decor.

875 45th Ave NE (Minneapolis)

Thin-crust pies, burgers, wings, beers & lots of sports TVs in a space with World War II decor.

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Kado no Mise

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Elevated takes on classic Japanese cuisine & sushi, plus cocktails, served in modern surrounds.

33 N 1st Ave (Minneapolis)

Elevated takes on classic Japanese cuisine & sushi, plus cocktails, served in modern surrounds.

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Sushi Train

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Relaxed Japanese conveyor belt restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, poke bowls & ramen.

1200 Nicollet Mall STE C3 (Minneapolis)

Relaxed Japanese conveyor belt restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, poke bowls & ramen.

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Small, no-frills parlor in a strip mall offering pizza, kebabs & other casual Greek & American eats.

7885 E River Rd (Fridley)

Small, no-frills parlor in a strip mall offering pizza, kebabs & other casual Greek & American eats.

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Cozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.

5000 Penn Ave S (Minneapolis)

Cozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

611 Coon Rapids Blvd

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

6900 Brooklyn Blvd (Brooklyn Center)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

5625 96th Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

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Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

8880 Springbrook Dr

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

9751 Xenia Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

445 99th Ave NW

Branch of a long-running regional pizza chain serving classic pies & other Italian staples.

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Sweet Taste of Italy keeps Brooklyn Park fed with loaded specialty pies (think Pizza For The Pigs or the spicy Sinner's Special), wings,…

9576 Noble Pkwy N (Brooklyn Park)

Sweet Taste of Italy keeps Brooklyn Park fed with loaded specialty pies (think Pizza For The Pigs or the spicy Sinner's Special), wings, and sandwiches piled on their famous fresh Italian sweet bread. Make this week easier with a saucy pick-me-up, grab a slice or that Italian Supreme and thank us later.

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Prime

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Prime brings the rare treat of authentic Kobe beef to Blaine alongside expertly cooked steaks and seafood, plus pours from Wine Spectator…

2190 105th Ave NE (Blaine)

Prime brings the rare treat of authentic Kobe beef to Blaine alongside expertly cooked steaks and seafood, plus pours from Wine Spectator Top 100 selections. When you want big flavor and a refined night out close to home, this spot absolutely delivers.

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Pho Viet 126 Vietnamese Restaurant nails the comfort-food trifecta with a fragrant beef broth that shines in the Pho Tai or the fully…

12341 Aberdeen St NE (Blaine)

Pho Viet 126 Vietnamese Restaurant nails the comfort-food trifecta with a fragrant beef broth that shines in the Pho Tai or the fully loaded Pho Dac Biet, crispy pork egg rolls, and baguette-crunch banh mi with grilled pork or chicken... easy, satisfying, and perfect for a midweek reset.

From the Anoka County newsletter, August 3, 2026

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The Ball Park Twin Cities lets you step into Hittrax bay simulators with an integrated pitching machine and an interactive home plate,…

10650 Baltimore St NE Ste 100 (Blaine)

The Ball Park Twin Cities lets you step into Hittrax bay simulators with an integrated pitching machine and an interactive home plate, perfect for shaking off the workweek. Then refuel with elevated, scratch-made eats, Instagrammable cocktails, and 36 choices on the pour-your-own beer wall.

From the Anoka County newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Shark Fish & Chicken is all about fresh seafood and seriously crispy chicken, from hot fish fillets to juicy fried pieces that hit the…

5708 Brookdale Dr N (Minneapolis)

Shark Fish & Chicken is all about fresh seafood and seriously crispy chicken, from hot fish fillets to juicy fried pieces that hit the spot. When you need a quick bite or a family feast this week, quality ingredients and friendly vibes make dinner plans kind of a no-brainer.

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Stone Pho

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When you need a steamy reset this week without dirtying a pot, Stone Pho brings fragrant noodle soups, crispy appetizers, and Vietnamese…

8610 Edinburgh Centre Dr (Brooklyn Park)

When you need a steamy reset this week without dirtying a pot, Stone Pho brings fragrant noodle soups, crispy appetizers, and Vietnamese sandwiches that hit all the texture buttons. Perfect for a midweek morale boost or a lazy Sunday craving, no overthinking required.

From the Brooklyn Park newsletter, August 4, 2026

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When you want that Twin Cities to Spain escape, Rincón 38 serves shareable Spanish tapas with cozy, old world vibes. Since 2012, this…

3801 Grand Ave S (Minneapolis)

When you want that Twin Cities to Spain escape, Rincón 38 serves shareable Spanish tapas with cozy, old world vibes. Since 2012, this neighborhood spot pairs delicious small plates with a thoughtful lineup of old world wines and rotating beers, perfect for lingering conversation with your crew.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Habibi’s Halal

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Born from New York street culture and tuned for Minnesota taste, Habibi’s Halal piles fragrant rice, tender proteins, crispy falafel, and…

8188 Hwy 65 NE (Spring Lake Park)

Born from New York street culture and tuned for Minnesota taste, Habibi’s Halal piles fragrant rice, tender proteins, crispy falafel, and signature sauces into serious portions that just hit different.

From the Anoka County newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

1540 109th Ave NE Suite 300 Suite 300 (Blaine)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Casual Asian place with a broad menu that includes sushi, hibachi fare & curries, plus happy hour.

4345 Pheasant Ridge Dr NE #204 (Blaine)

Casual Asian place with a broad menu that includes sushi, hibachi fare & curries, plus happy hour.

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Restaurant serving American staples alongside seasonal beers in a relaxed setting.

7025 Northland Dr N (Brooklyn Park)

Restaurant serving American staples alongside seasonal beers in a relaxed setting.

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Airy, rustic-chic restaurant & bar featuring classic American fare & a patio with golf course views.

12800 Bunker Prairie Rd NW

Airy, rustic-chic restaurant & bar featuring classic American fare & a patio with golf course views.

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Easygoing restaurant & bar with tavern food such as burgers, pizza & sandwiches, plus Sunday brunch.

10950 Club W Pkwy NE #280 (Blaine)

Easygoing restaurant & bar with tavern food such as burgers, pizza & sandwiches, plus Sunday brunch.

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Hajime

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Stylish Japanese outpost with a full bar offering specialty rolls, traditional entrees & happy hour.

10950 Club W Pkwy NE #220 (Blaine)

Stylish Japanese outpost with a full bar offering specialty rolls, traditional entrees & happy hour.

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Cozy Italian restaurant with an old-world vibe serving classic pasta & meat dishes, plus wine.

11949 W River Rd (Champlin)

Cozy Italian restaurant with an old-world vibe serving classic pasta & meat dishes, plus wine.

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50's Grill

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Retro joint whipping up burgers, entree salads & other American diner fare, plus malts & sundaes.

5524 Brooklyn Blvd (Brooklyn Center)

Retro joint whipping up burgers, entree salads & other American diner fare, plus malts & sundaes.

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Toppers Pizza

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Chain restaurant making pizza with unusual toppings, plus wings, offered at counter or via delivery.

10950 Club W Pkwy NE #130 (Blaine)

Chain restaurant making pizza with unusual toppings, plus wings, offered at counter or via delivery.

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Si Senor Kitchen

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Casual, kid-friendly restaurant with a menu featuring tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas.

8582 Edinburgh Centre Dr (Brooklyn Park)

Casual, kid-friendly restaurant with a menu featuring tacos, fajitas, and enchiladas.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

9678 Colorado Ln N (Brooklyn Park)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Relaxed restaurant serving Southern soul food favorites, including smothered chicken and jerk chicken.

8069 Brooklyn Blvd Ste B-2 (Brooklyn Park)

Relaxed restaurant serving Southern soul food favorites, including smothered chicken and jerk chicken.

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Homestyle Vietnamese outpost known for pho, banh mi & a menu of 100+ traditional Asian dishes.

7962 Brooklyn Blvd (Brooklyn Park)

Homestyle Vietnamese outpost known for pho, banh mi & a menu of 100+ traditional Asian dishes.

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Neighborhood fast-food joint serving burgers, gyros, shakes & more in an upbeat, modern space.

6901 Brooklyn Blvd (Brooklyn Center)

Neighborhood fast-food joint serving burgers, gyros, shakes & more in an upbeat, modern space.

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

5590 W Broadway (Crystal)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Pizza Flame

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This local pizza joint offers thin-crust & deep-dish pies, plus pasta dishes in a relaxed setting.

2016 105th Ave NW

This local pizza joint offers thin-crust & deep-dish pies, plus pasta dishes in a relaxed setting.

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Local chain known for thin-crust pizza, plus subs & pasta, served in family-friendly digs.

11822 Aberdeen St NE (Blaine)

Local chain known for thin-crust pizza, plus subs & pasta, served in family-friendly digs.

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Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including Mexican and American dishes in a casual setting.

6236 Bass Lake Rd (Crystal)

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner including Mexican and American dishes in a casual setting.

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No-frills, counter-serve chain featuring square, pan-style pies & slices, plus pasta & breadsticks.

7540 Brooklyn Blvd (Brooklyn Park)

No-frills, counter-serve chain featuring square, pan-style pies & slices, plus pasta & breadsticks.

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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

6420 Camden Ave N (Brooklyn Center)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

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Japanese eatery offering sushi rolls and other entrees plus a hibachi grill and friendly service.

11460 Jefferson Ct (Champlin)

Japanese eatery offering sushi rolls and other entrees plus a hibachi grill and friendly service.

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Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

9730 Schreiber Terrace (Brooklyn Park)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

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Cowboy's Saloon

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Rustic, Old West-style watering hole with billiards, weekly bingo, sports on TV & American grub.

9005 S Hwy Dr (Circle Pines)

Rustic, Old West-style watering hole with billiards, weekly bingo, sports on TV & American grub.

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Oliver's Blaine

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American restaurant focused on wood-fired food alongside cocktails and breakfast dishes.

10901 Baltimore St NE (Blaine)

American restaurant focused on wood-fired food alongside cocktails and breakfast dishes.

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Veteran, family-operated drive-in dishing up car-serve burgers, milkshakes & other American eats.

7000 W Broadway (Brooklyn Park)

Veteran, family-operated drive-in dishing up car-serve burgers, milkshakes & other American eats.

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Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

12545 Ulysses St NE (Blaine)

Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.

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Brazilian steakhouse featuring a traditional all-you-can-eat menu, plus salad bar.

9691 63rd Ave N (Maple Grove)

Brazilian steakhouse featuring a traditional all-you-can-eat menu, plus salad bar.

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Broadway Pizza

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Local chain known for thin-crust pizza, plus subs & pasta, served in family-friendly digs.

8525 Edinburgh Centre Dr (Brooklyn Park)

Local chain known for thin-crust pizza, plus subs & pasta, served in family-friendly digs.

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Chic wine bar offering small plates, live music, and a selection of beer, cocktails, and spirits.

12379 Champlin Dr (Champlin)

Chic wine bar offering small plates, live music, and a selection of beer, cocktails, and spirits.

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Relaxed western-themed restaurant and bar featuring comfort food, drinks, and TVs.

10950 Club W Pkwy NE (Blaine)

Relaxed western-themed restaurant and bar featuring comfort food, drinks, and TVs.

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Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.

12351 Ulysses St NE Ste 120 (Blaine)

Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.

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It's Just Wings

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Sizzling fajitas, margaritas, and other American favorites are served at this relaxed restaurant.

1430 109th Ave NE (Blaine)

Sizzling fajitas, margaritas, and other American favorites are served at this relaxed restaurant.

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Family-run operation offering lots of traditional Vietnamese favorites in an unassuming setting.

8459 W Broadway (Brooklyn Park)

Family-run operation offering lots of traditional Vietnamese favorites in an unassuming setting.

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Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

12410 Aberdeen St NE (Blaine)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

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Acclaimed, industrial-chic restaurant offering tasting menus of innovative New American dishes.

4134 Hubbard Ave N (Robbinsdale)

Acclaimed, industrial-chic restaurant offering tasting menus of innovative New American dishes.

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Carol's

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Old-fashioned, diner-style eatery serving traditional, homestyle American meals.

11888 Aberdeen St NE (Blaine)

Old-fashioned, diner-style eatery serving traditional, homestyle American meals.

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Tokyo Sushi

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Informal eatery providing all-you-can-eat sushi rolls & other Japanese plates in a low-key setting.

9750 Schreiber Terrace (Brooklyn Park)

Informal eatery providing all-you-can-eat sushi rolls & other Japanese plates in a low-key setting.

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Crisp and Green

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Airy restaurant featuring salads and grain bowls, plus wraps and smoothies.

10620 Baltimore St NE (Blaine)

Airy restaurant featuring salads and grain bowls, plus wraps and smoothies.

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La Mesa

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Cozy eatery for Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired fare such as burgers and pizzas, plus craft beer and cocktails.

230 Cedar Lake Rd S (Minneapolis)

Cozy eatery for Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired fare such as burgers and pizzas, plus craft beer and cocktails.

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Marco's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

10625 University Ave NE (Blaine)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

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Vibrant eatery offering draft beer, cocktails & American meals in a rustic-chic space, plus a patio.

10400 Baltimore St NE #200 (Blaine)

Vibrant eatery offering draft beer, cocktails & American meals in a rustic-chic space, plus a patio.

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The Roadside

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Industrial-chic bar with burgers, tacos, sandwiches & craft beers, plus bocce & pull tabs.

12530 Ulysses St NE (Minneapolis)

Industrial-chic bar with burgers, tacos, sandwiches & craft beers, plus bocce & pull tabs.

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Thanh Vi

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Relaxed kitchen providing familiar Chinese dishes such as sesame chicken, plus Thai options.

3023 85th Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

Relaxed kitchen providing familiar Chinese dishes such as sesame chicken, plus Thai options.

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Wing Joint

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No-frills counter-serve spot known for wings & also turning out ribs, burgers & broasted chicken.

10603 University Ave NE (Blaine)

No-frills counter-serve spot known for wings & also turning out ribs, burgers & broasted chicken.

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Simple eatery offering classic fare for breakfast & lunch, such as egg dishes & sandwiches.

8587 Edinburgh Centre Dr (Brooklyn Park)

Simple eatery offering classic fare for breakfast & lunch, such as egg dishes & sandwiches.

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Down-to-earth, family-operated eatery offering homestyle American meals & weekly specials.

209 County Rd 81 (Osseo)

Down-to-earth, family-operated eatery offering homestyle American meals & weekly specials.

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Low-key establishment featuring Invictus Brewing Co. beers alongside brick-oven pizzas, burgers, and small plates.

2025 105th Ave NE (Blaine)

Low-key establishment featuring Invictus Brewing Co. beers alongside brick-oven pizzas, burgers, and small plates.

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Casual venue for roast pork, roast duck, and other traditional Chinese dishes.

6201 Brooklyn Blvd (Brooklyn Center)

Casual venue for roast pork, roast duck, and other traditional Chinese dishes.

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All-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant boasting an array of fresh vegetables, broths and seafood.

8586 Edinburgh Centre Dr (Brooklyn Park)

All-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant boasting an array of fresh vegetables, broths and seafood.

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Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.

600 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.

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Coffee shop serving hot drinks, breakfast & sandwiches in a simple storefront space.

2501 Coon Rapids Blvd NW

Coffee shop serving hot drinks, breakfast & sandwiches in a simple storefront space.

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Basic carry-out destination providing fried chicken, fish 'n' chips & other grub in a spare space.

7615 W Broadway (Brooklyn Park)

Basic carry-out destination providing fried chicken, fish 'n' chips & other grub in a spare space.

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Relaxed, kid-friendly restaurant serving Thai, Hmong, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine, plus sushi rolls and BBQ fare.

2330 Cloud Dr NE (Blaine)

Relaxed, kid-friendly restaurant serving Thai, Hmong, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine, plus sushi rolls and BBQ fare.

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Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

119 N 4th St (Minneapolis)

Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

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Long-lasting pizzeria serving inventive pies, pasta dishes & burgers in unfussy environs.

4106 Lakeland Ave N (Minneapolis)

Long-lasting pizzeria serving inventive pies, pasta dishes & burgers in unfussy environs.

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