Bars & Restaurants
Looking for internationally diverse, authentic, affordable cuisine? Mediterranean, Ethiopian, Chinese, Somali, Indian, and more—all exist on the West Bank alongside legit bar food, award-winning craft beer lists, and world-famous hotdogs.
7Corners Coffee
We believe exceptional coffee goes beyond the cup. We celebrate the convergence of coffee growers with coffee drinkers, students with mentors, neighbors with new friends, and past with future. Regardless of what brought you in, new possibilities are just around the corner. Walk-up window is open!
1851 S Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Acadia
Acadia is a restaurant, craft beer bar, and music venue located in the heart of Minneapolis West Bank. Inhabiting the space that was once home to the cultural and musical and Mark the new Riverside Café, Acadia aims to keep up the tradition by providing entertainment for the West Bank and Minneapolis community seven days a week. A haven for beer lovers, Acadia boasts 28 taps that change almost daily—ranging from local staples like Surly Furious, to specialty sours all the way from Belgium. So if good beer, good music, and good folks are your kind of thing, come out and visit us soon.
329 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Alle Aamin Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Renowned for hosting some of the best acts in folk, blues, jazz, indie rock, and world music in an intimate space—The Cedar is a largely volunteer-driven non-profit organization committed to artistic excellence, integrity, and diversity of programming support for emerging artists. Their state-of-the-art sound system provides excellent sound quality anywhere within the 465-seat capacity hall. Most concerts offer general admission concert-style seating in comfortable padded chairs with space for dancers around the perimeter. They promote inter-cultural appreciation and understanding through the presentation of global music and dance.
416 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Baarakallah Somali Cuisine
An array of East African plates offered in a compact, straightforward dining room.
408 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Cafe Jote
This family owned and run coffee shop also has a full menu of delicious Ethiopian classics as well as snacks and a beautifully curated gift shop. Hidden away in the rear of the Bailey Building, it also has a wonderful private patio.
1808 Riverside Ave. S, Suit 104, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Cedar Riverside Liquor
Family owned and run store by long-time Cedar Riverside community members Enuye & Mebratu Faneta and their sons.
917 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Chipotle
Serving fresh, made-to-order burritos and tacos. Beer, wine and margaritas.
229 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Davanni’s
Good pizza, hoagies and pasta for delivery. The best pizza and hot hoagy restaurant in the neighborhoods we serve by ensuring that everyone leaves happy. Great Food. The Best Customers In The World. The Best Employees In The World. Area dorms alert–delivery!
2500 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Dilla Ethiopian
Ethiopian food is served on centerpiece platters over injera, accompanied by plates of more injera, rolled up like so many dish towels. To eat, you simply tear off pieces of injera and scoop up bites of food. Our traditional menu incorporates beef, lamb and chicken—and due to the Orthodox Church’s fasting seasons, we offer a variety of vegetarian dishes. Also offering catering services for events of all sizes.
1813 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Gargaar
A Somali cafe located in the Riverside Mall right on the West Bank blue line light rail stop.
620 16th Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Hard Times Cafe
A notorious West Bank gem and one of the best people watching spots in town. An (almost) 24-hour coffee shop and all vegetarian cooperatively owned diner is a haven for those from all walks of life, especially those in the mood for monster nachos. Entrees range from dirt-cheap to moderate. Don’t miss the bathroom graffiti.
1821 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Theatre in the Round
After 50 years on Cedar Avenue, Theatre in the Round Players has established itself as one of the longest-running businesses in the West Bank, helping support local bars and restaurants, shops, and other theatres in bringing thousands of audience and artists to the home of the oldest theatre in Minneapolis.
245 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55454