Stylish sneakers, sunglasses, a colorful scarf, an open lipstick, and a purse handle laid out on a peach background.

Shops & Services

Whether you window shop or pick up unique wares,, Cedar-Riverside has many shops, including two malls with clothing stores, barbershops, offices, jewlery, henna, gifts, household goods, phone store, and computer repair.

  • A hand selecting a pepper from a tub of green and small red chili peppers.

    Afrik Grocery

    Offering a variety of products—everything from meats and produce, to frozen and fast foods, along with the usual supermarket line-up. Open 7 days a week.

    613 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A shop with stacks of bangles, color scarves, and clothing.

    Al Karama Mall

    A unique experience where cultures combine and create a bazaar of ethnic merchandise from around the globe.

    419 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A pair of hands holding an iPhone with currency figures on the screen.

    Amal Money Wire

    Amal Money Wire is a financial services company specializing in facilitating secure and efficient money transfers for individuals and businesses. Amal Money Wire offers a range of transfer options to meet the diverse needs of its clients, ensuring seamless transactions both domestically and internationally.

    1806 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The corner of a tax form with a pen on top of it.

    AMS & Associates

    Tax preparation on the West Bank. Put your tax return in the hands of experienced professionals.

    325 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The exterior of a bank, with the name on wall, Associated Bank.

    Associated Bank

    Associated Banc-Corp is a diversified bank holding company providing a broad range of financial services and solutions for individuals families and businesses. Associated Bank is a regional banking business providing financial services and solutions to more than one million customers in Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota.

    1801 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The interior of a beauty salon with chairs, service station, and equipment.

    Beauty Secret

    Chu Chu and Neby (sisters) opened the salon in 1997 because there were no Ethiopian or Somali salons at the time. The sisters moved into the West Bank neighborhood in 1994. Seeing the need for a beauty salon in the neighborhood, Chu Chu enrolled at Minneapolis College for her beautician (hair) license and worked for three years at other salons to get her manager license before opening Beauty Secret with Neby.

    “I like to come here because it's quiet, clean, and friendly. Chu Chu always makes me look and feel my best” Happy Customer since 1999

    325 Cedar Ave. Suite #3, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • Two cups of coffee on a napkin with coffee beans sprinkled on it.

    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

  • Pills spread out on a table with an open pill bottle and a face mask.

    Cedar Pharmacy

    Located inside West Bank Grocery.

    417 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The exterior of a building with a sign on it that says "Cedar Riverside Liquor".

    Cedar Riverside Liquor

    Family owned and run store by long-time Cedar Riverside community members Enuye & Mebratu Faneta and their sons.

    917 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A number of different colored CD-ROMs propped up against their matching boxes with their subject title on them (e.g. Designer, Express, and Repository + Web).

    Colectica

    Colectica® is the fastest way to design, document, and publish your statistical data and survey research using open data standards.

    1428 Washington Ave. S, STE 203, Minneapolis Minnesota 55454

  • An arial view of the Courtyard Marriott hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

    Courtyard by Marriott

    Situated in the heart of the action, Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown places you just steps away from the University of Minnesota, with easy access to thrilling Minnesota attractions such as U.S. Bank Stadium, Guthrie Theater, Gold Medal Park and Stone Arch Bridge. Relax and rejuvenate in our spacious accommodations featuring modern decor, city views and amenities such as flat-panel TVs, mini-refrigerators and coffee makers. Take a moment to plan your day's itinerary using our free Wi-Fi. To satisfy your hunger, stop by our restaurant for delicious American cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Hosting a social or business gathering? Let ideas flourish in our hotel's seven event venues with over 11,000 square feet of total space. Enjoy ample natural lighting, AV equipment and delicious catering options, making them ideal for celebrations and conferences alike. Whether it's business or a weekend of family fun that brings you to the Land of 10,000 Lakes, seek an alluring retreat at Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown.

    1500 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • Paper currency from different countries scattered onto a surface.

    Dahabshill Cedar Branch

    International money transfer services at a convenient West Bank location.

    415 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A large and smaller computer monitors showing colors swatches on their screens.

    Durable Images

    Superior graphic design services for enduring visual impact. Specializing in digital imaging for trade-show display web and print.

    1505 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The exterior of a red stone building with four pointed arch entry-ways, and a sign over them that says "Halal Mini-Market Fresh Meat, Produce & Groceries 612-204-9545"

    Halal Mini Market

    Halal grocery and convenience items.

    410 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A black global travel power adapter.

    Harry’s Travel Electronics & Shipping

    All the items you need for a safe and comfortable travel experience.

    1810 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The exterior of a pharmacy with a sign over the door that says "Hikma Rx HealthMart Pharmacy."

    Hikma Health Mart Pharmacy

    Sells medical equipment/supplies that are used for health-related issues.

    615 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • An illustration of the silhouettes of someone working at a desk with a monitor and people standing in the background.

    Lottsa Tax & Accounting

    Lottsa provides a wide array of tax, accounting, and financial services to individual and business clients. They successfully “translate” the language of tax, accounting, and personal finance into terms that you can understand and use to make better-informed decisions in pursuit of your goals.

    1820 Riverside Avenue

  • A black fabric bag hanging from a bookshelf filled with books. The bag has a hammer and cycle on it and says "Mayday Book", "Not making a profit since 1975", "Cedar-Riverside, Minneapolis".

    Mayday Books

    A volunteer collective dedicated to selling left-wing literature and providing a space for political education and camaraderie. A non-profit organization with a progressive educational mission independent of the corporate fat cats who run the country and control the media. It is also a progressive political hub for educational events and information on social movements in the Twin Cities. We regularly host public events and private group meetings.

    301 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The interior of a barbershop.

    MG Pro Barbershop

    Open Monday – Saturday Sundays by appointment only.

    609 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A person holding up a notebook with two diagrams of hands on them.

    Precision Acupuncture

    Precision offers many different styles of Acupuncture including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture, Sports Medicine Acupuncture, Myofascial Trigger Point Acupuncture, Battlefield Acupuncture (& other acupuncture techniques developed by military acupuncture research), Motor Point Acupuncture, Segmental Neuro-Anatomy Acupuncture, Scar Tissue Acupuncture, and various other forms of anatomy based Acupuncture.

    1829 Riverside Ave. Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • Shelves inside a store filled with vases, jugs, spices, and other items.

    Riverside Mall

    A unique and exotic experience where cultures combine and create a bazaar of ethnic merchandise from around the globe.

    620 16th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A black scooter parked in front of a truck with words Scooterville Minnesota on the side of the truck.

    Scooterville

    Your source for everything scooter in Minnesota since 2002. We are passionate about vintage and modern scooters and we have the sales, parts and service to back that up. Whether you want a new or used scooter, parts or accessories to dress your scooter up or need to repair or service your scooter; we are here for you.

    904 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A colorful blouse, scarf, accessories, makeup bag, and potted succulent on a brown tabletop.

    Sisterhood Boutique

    Sisterhood Boutique was developed by East African women between the ages of 14 and 23 who reside in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis and participate in the Brian Coyle Center Youth Entrepreneurship Program. Young women involved with the program are learning a variety of personal and professional skills from business development to event planning, while the colorful variety of clothing and accessories available at the shop provide affordable clothing options for residents of the neighborhood.

    2200 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • Plates of food with rice, meat kebab, and vegetables.

    Super Plaza Halal Foods

    Halal grocery and convenience items.

    1525 4th St. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The interior of a barbershop.

    TC Blendz

    Inside MG Pro Barbershop. Open Monday – Saturday Sundays by appointment only.

    609 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • An older person standing in the aisles of a grocery store.

    Wadajir Grocery & Halal Meat

    Halal grocery and convenience items.

    525 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • A yellow modern style chair with a decorative pillow on it.

    West Bank Furniture

    415 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454

  • The exterior of a grocery store with a sign over the front that says West Bank Cedar Grocery - Pharmacy.

    West Bank Grocery

    General grocery featuring Ethnic East African food as well as a deli serving American fare.

    417 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55454