1 | Note: This list is a community effort. It was built and is maintained by a small group of independent people working for social justice and change. | |||||||
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2 | Supporting Black, Indigenous, POC, FTW, and queer businesses is important. This list is specifically focused on businesses owned by traditionally marginalized communities and businesses whose existence and actions contribute to furthering economic & social justice in the Twin Cities. Please check it out and share it. | |||||||
3 | *BIPOC is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. FTW is short and includes Femme, trans, Two-Spirit, Non-binary folx, and Women. | |||||||
4 | ***Because this list continues to grow, there are now TABS for easier navigation. | |||||||
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6 | Du Nord Craft Spirits | Brewery/Distillery | Black-owned | 2610 E 32nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Du Nord Craft Spirits is a small batch distillery producing artisan gin, vodka, liqueurs and whiskeys. We mill, mash, and distill our products with ingredients sourced as locally as possible. | http://www.dunordcraftspirits.com | ||
7 | La Doña Cerveceria | Brewery/Distillery | POC-owned | 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55405 | La Doña is a unique brewery, taproom and event space fusing Latin culture and The North. | https://dameladona.com | Gendered | |
8 | Twin Spirits Distillery | Brewery/Distillery | FTW-owned | 2931 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Twin Spirits Distillery is the passion project of Michelle Winchester, whose curiosity for flavor and spirit of adventure found a home in the distilling community of the Twin Cities. Michelle is the first one-woman owned distillery in Minnesota and she is excited to make NE Minneapolis her distilling oasis | https://www.twinspirits.us | ||
9 | Urban Growler Brewing Co. | Brewery/Distillery | FTW-owned | 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, MN 55114 | Urban Growler’s mission is to bring people together through beer. The brewery, taproom, beer garden and outside retail sales help establish community among all beer drinkers. | https://www.urbangrowlerbrewing.com | Gendered | |
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11 | Cookie Cart | Bakery | Community-organized | 1119 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | Cookie Cart provides teens 15 to 18 years old with lasting and meaningful work, life and leadership skills through experience and training in urban nonprofit bakeries | http://cookiecart.org | ||
12 | Cookie Cart - Saint Paul | Bakery | Community-organized | 946 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130 | Cookie Cart provides teens 15 to 18 years old with lasting and meaningful work, life and leadership skills through experience and training in urban nonprofit bakeries | http://cookiecart.org | ||
13 | Durango Bakery | Bakery | POC-owned | 2418 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | On November 26 of 2001, Durango Bakery opened its doors in the Twin Cities. We started off with simple pastries such as donuts, french bread, and much more. | https://durangobakerymn.com | ||
14 | East African Bakery | Bakery | Black-owned | 786 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104 | East African Bakery provides top-quality, authentic breads to groceries, restaurants and ethnic markets across the region, each one carefully watched over to make the delicate adjustments that make every bite simply delicious | http://eastafricanbakery.com | ||
15 | Glam Doll Doughnuts | Bakery | FTW-owned | 2605 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Glam Doll Donuts is more than your favorite donut shop – it’s your happy place, where every donut is a tasty work of art! We work around the clock to prepare our doughs, fillings and icings from scratch and we love to create uniquely adventurous flavor pairings to delight donut lovers. | http://www.glamdolldonuts.com/ | ||
16 | Glam Doll Doughnuts NE | Bakery | FTW-owned | 519 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 | Glam Doll Donuts is more than your favorite donut shop – it’s your happy place, where every donut is a tasty work of art! We work around the clock to prepare our doughs, fillings and icings from scratch and we love to create uniquely adventurous flavor pairings to delight donut lovers. | http://www.glamdolldonuts.com/ | ||
17 | Green Garden Bakery | Bakery | Community-organized | 1016 N 5th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | We are a group of young entrepreneurs from Heritage Park - North Minneapolis who are driven by a passion to change the world one healthy, delicious baked good at a time. Green Garden Bakery's goal is to support the leadership development, community engagement, and economic mobility of youth in Heritage Park. | http://www.greengardenbakery.org | ||
18 | Lutunji's Palate | Bakery | Black-owned | Lutunji's Palate prides herself in baking with authentic Love; simple yet uniquely spiced desserts with a mission to unite and encourage the multitudes of people around the world to appreciate the rich diversity amongst us! | https://www.lutunjispalate.com | |||
19 | Panaderia El Sabor Equatoriano | Bakery | POC-owned | 339 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | An authentic Ecuadoran bakery and cafe | https://www.facebook.com/PanaderiaElSaborEcuatoriano/ | ||
20 | Spinning Wylde | Bakery | FTW-owned | 928 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102 | Spinning Wylde is a woman-owned and family-operated pop-up shop preparing fresh spun gourmet cotton candy, made with organic cane sugar, and offered in 50 rotating flavors with fun toppings. | https://www.spinningwylde.com | ||
21 | Trung Nam French Bakery | Bakery | POC-owned | 739 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104 | Authentic recipes. Family traditions. Freshly baked goods everyday. Find your favorite treat in our wide-array of French breads, pâtisseries and Vietnamese staples | https://trung-nam.squarespace.com/#home | ||
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23 | All Square | Restaurant/Cafe | Community-organized | 4047 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | We are a nonprofit social enterprise centered on a craft grilled cheese restaurant and professional development institute that invests in the minds and lives of formerly incarcerated individuals | https://www.allsquarempls.com | ||
24 | Afro-Deli | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 720 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 | Afro Deli is an urban fast-casual restaurant that provides a delicious fusion of African, Mediterranean, and American themed food in a fast, fun, and friendly environment. Patrons describe the atmosphere as a ‘community meeting’, where a mix of people – from students to CEOs – come for a great experience | http://www.afrodeli.com | ||
25 | Afro-Deli | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 5 W 7th Pl, St Paul, MN 55102 | Afro Deli is an urban fast-casual restaurant that provides a delicious fusion of African, Mediterranean, and American themed food in a fast, fun, and friendly environment. Patrons describe the atmosphere as a ‘community meeting’, where a mix of people – from students to CEOs – come for a great experience | http://www.afrodeli.com | ||
26 | Banana Blossom | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1724 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | BANANA BLOSSOM IS A FULL-SERVICE FAMILY-OWNED RESTAURANT IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS SERVING A VARIETY OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN CUISINES. WE OFFER AN EXTENSIVE MENU OF APPETIZERS, SANDWICHES, SALADS, AND NOODLE SOUPS AMONG OTHER ENTREES | https://www.bananablossommn.com | ||
27 | Bankok Thai Deli | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 333 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103 | An Authentic Thai restaurant serving quality dishes in Saint Paul | http://www.bangkokthaideli.com | ||
28 | Black Sea Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 737 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 | The Black Sea Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant offering traditional Turkish & Mediterranean cuisine in an authentic atmosphere. With two convenient locations in St. Paul and White Bear Lake, Black Sea is a local favorite and experience you don’t want to miss | http://www.blacksearestaurant.com | ||
29 | Bole Ethiopian Cuisine | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 490 N Syndicate St, St Paul, MN 55104 | Traditional Ethiopian restaurant. While we are known for our mouthwatering Tibs and Kitfo which is made with authentic Ethiopian food, herbs, and spices, we are also known for our delicious veggie and meat entrées. | https://www.boleethiopiancuisine.com | ||
30 | Breaking Bread Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe | Community-organized | 1210 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | Breaking Bread is a social enterprise restaurant and catering service in North Minneapolis offering fresh and flavorful global, comfort foods while supporting a social mission and vision | https://breakingbreadfoods.com | ||
31 | Cafe Racer | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2929 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Café Racer is a Minnesota based food truck, restaurant and catering company that serves delicious, healthy, Latin American cuisine. | http://www.caferacermn.com | ||
32 | Camdi Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1325 4th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 | Local, family owned restaurant in Mpls. One of the oldest eateries in the area, our quaint little restaurant serves a combination fo authentic Chinese/Vietnamese dishes and have a variety of vean and vegetarina options too! Stop by and say hi to Camdi and Kiet! | |||
33 | Chimborazo | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2851 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | At Chimborazo our desire is to introduce our guests to the traditional cuisines of Ecuador and the Andean highlands. We serve hearty dishes familiar to Ecuadorian family tables | http://chimborazorestaurant.com/2019/ | ||
34 | Chin Dian | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1500 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414 | The diverse menu features local, organic, grass fed and free-range meats and vegetables when in season, accentuated by Nina Wong’s signature sauces. | https://www.chindiankitchen.com/menu | ||
35 | Cocina Latina | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 3764 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409 | Our menu is packed with classic dishes we create from scratch. Daily specials incorporate seasonal, local ingredients. | http://www.lacocinalatinamn.com | ||
36 | The Curry Diva | Restaurant/Cafe | FTW-owned | 813 W 36th St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Heather Jansz, better known as The Curry Diva, has always dreamed of bringing the exotic and tropical spices, flavors and tastes of the East to the rest of the world. | https://currydiva.com | ||
37 | Daalo Grill | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 2647 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Traditional east African foods served in a comfortable space | https://m.facebook.com/pages/Daalo-Grill/162935003897868 | ||
38 | Dilla Ethiopian Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 1813 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 | Traditional Ethiopain restaurant serving a wide variety of dishes. | http://dillasethiopianrestaurant.com | ||
39 | Dipped and Debris | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2422 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Sadwich and custard shop with notoriously delicious, notoriously messy sandwiches. Many vegetarian and vegan options available | https://www.dippedanddebris.com | ||
40 | Dumpling | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 4004 Minnehaha Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Nestled in the Longfellow neighborhood of South Minneapolis, Dumpling is a hidden gem of delicious Asian Comfort food | http://www.dumplingmpls.com | ||
41 | East Village Grill | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1401 11th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Somali and Meditteranean fare | |||
42 | El Burrito Mercado | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 175 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul, MN 55107 | This is Mexico in Saint Paul! Authentic deli, groceries, and beautiful arts and crafts lovingly selected directly from artisans in Mexico. | http://www.elburritostp.com | ||
43 | El Norteno | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 4000 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Familiar Mexican eats are featured at this snug joint with a casual ambiance & patio seating. | |||
44 | El Taco Riendo | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2412 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Generous portions of Mexican staples served over a counter in comfortable digs with eat-in tables | |||
45 | Everest on Grand | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1278 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 | We pride ourselves on serving our customer delicious genuine dishes from Nepalese, Tibetian and North Indian cultures | https://www.everestongrand.com | ||
46 | Fasika | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 510 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104 | Quaint Ethiopian eatery dishes up an array of traditional meat & veggie plates in a colorful space | |||
47 | Football Pizza | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2339 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Fresh-baked football-shaped pizzas and Afghan comfrot food in a bright, easy-going space | http://footballpizza.com | ||
48 | Foxy Falafel | Restaurant/Cafe | FTW-owned | 791 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114 | Falafel fried fresh to order from this casual sapce using fresh ingredients from local farmers | https://foxyfalafel.com | ||
49 | Friends Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1711 Rice St, St Paul, MN 55113 | Casual space serving classic Thai and Burmese dishes | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-Cafe/635516393210706 | ||
50 | Gatherings Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe | Community-organized | 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | We are a community-embraced café that encourages living healthy, eating healthy and education through ancestral knowledge. Gatherings Café serves fresh, locally grown foods that are Indigenous and prepared in healthy ways | https://www.maicnet.org/gatherings-cafe/ | ||
51 | Gandhi Mahal | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 3009 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Not currently open | https://www.gorkhapalace.com | ||
52 | Gorkha Palace | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 23 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 | Gorkha Palace offers authentic Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. We use high quality fresh ingredients sourced from local organic and sustainable farming | https://www.gorkhapalace.com | ||
53 | Hai Hai | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Inspired by dishes that Chef Christina Nguyen grew up eating at home, at family celebrations, in Vietnamese Sunday school basements & during several trips to Southeast Asia, you can expect to find more than just the standards like pho & pad thai | https://www.haihaimpls.com/#intro | ||
54 | Hard Times Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe | Collective | 1821 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 | A worker-owned vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Cedar riverside serving their own delicious classics | https://hardtimescafe.tumblr.com/?fbclid=IwAR0c6pVB64Lexv6EP9MhMsFRwx7NlPfEwZvFFB92Kz86DQt2GjZOzxdBfgE | ||
55 | Harry Singh's Original Caribbean Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2653 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Colorful restaurant serving traditional homsetyle Caribbean foods | http://places.singleplatform.com/harry-singhs-original-caribbean-restaurant/menu?ref=google | ||
56 | Himalayan | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2910 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Traditional Nepalese, Tibetan, and Indian foods combine in this cozy spot | http://www.himalayanmomo.com | ||
57 | Homi Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 864 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104 | Very traditional homestyle mexican cuisine | http://www.homirestaurant.com/index.html | ||
58 | India House | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 758 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 | Bustling Indian restaurant in the Grand Avenue area of Saint Paul | http://www.indiahousemn.com/saint-paul/index.html | ||
59 | Jambo Africa Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 1601 Freeway Blvd #1756, Minneapolis, MN 55430 | Get out of the norm and go on an ethnic dining safari of authentic African appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. At Jambo Africa Restaurant, we specialize in Kenyan and Liberian cuisine | http://www.jamboafricarestaurant.com/index.php | ||
60 | Karta Thai | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2295 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 | Vibrant Thai restaurant int he Como neighborhood serving all of the Thai favorites | http://www.kartathai.com | ||
61 | Katar River | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 2751 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Ethiopian restaurant with a wide variety of dishes and serving fresh injera | https://www.katarrestaurant.com | ||
62 | Khyber Pass | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1571 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 | Authentic Afghan cuisine prepared according to family recipies and made from high-quality ingredients | https://khyberpasscafe.com | ||
63 | Kolap Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 601 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55103 | Kolap Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant featuring authentic Cambodian cuisine. Be sure to try the Pnom Penh Sour Soup. It's famous! | http://www.kolaprestaurant.com/ | ||
64 | La Loma Tamales | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1515 E Lake St # 126, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Handmade Tamales with vegetarian options. Located in Mercado Central | http://lalomatamales.com/ | ||
65 | Los Ocampo | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 615 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103 | A vibrant mainstay of Mexican cuisine in the Twin Cities, serving homemade, fresh Mexican dishes | https://www.losocampo.com | ||
66 | Lucy's Market and Carry Out | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 3749 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Named after the oldest human skeleton ever found, Lucy's celebrates Ethiopian quisine as the oldest nourishment of the human race | https://www.lucymarket.com | ||
67 | Lu's Sandwiches | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2624 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Lu's is a classic stop for Bahn Mi and other Vietnamese foods with plenty of vegetarian options | http://lusandwiches.com/location/nicollet/ | ||
68 | Malabari Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 414 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 | Selected Indian Cuisine from the southwestern region of Malabar | http://www.malabarikitchen.com/home | ||
69 | Manny's Tortas | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 920 E Lake St #125, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Uber-popular gourmet Mexican sandwiches from one of the trailblazing Latino business owners in the Twin Cities | http://mannystortas.com | ||
70 | Maria's Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1113 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Maria's uses fresh ingredients to create hearty, delicious breakfast and lunch dishes from both North and South America, including traditional Colombian foods | http://www.mariascafe.com | ||
71 | Maya Cuisine | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1840 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Bright Mexican restaurant with both a casual takeout line and bar/restaurant. | https://mayacuisinemn.com/minneapolis/about/ | ||
72 | Mediterranean Deli | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 523 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 | Serving made-to-order sandwiches, pizzas, gyros, and more | https://www.facebook.com/meditdelicafe/?ref=page_internal | ||
73 | Mim's Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1435 Cleveland Ave N, St Paul, MN 55108 | Casual mediterranean spot serving staples like kabobs, falafel, and salads as well as burgers and other entrees | https://www.mims-cafe.com | ||
74 | Mirror of Korea | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 761 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 | Well-loved staple Korean restaurant established in 1988, serving traditional Korean dishes and dumplings | http://www.mirrorofkorea.com/index.html | ||
75 | Moroccan Flavors | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Counter-service Moroccan restaurant located in Midtown Global Market serving authentic tagines, couscous, and other dishes | http://moroccanflavorsmpls.com | ||
76 | Ngon Vietnamese Bistro | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 799 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104 | French-Vietnamese fusion restaurant serving favorite dishes and local craft beers in Frogtown | https://www.ngonbistro.com | ||
77 | On's Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1613 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104 | Family-owned Thai restaurant with extensive menue of homemade dishes. Well-loved food cooked by Chef On herself | http://www.onskitchen.com/home.html | ||
78 | Peninsula Milaysian Cuisine | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2608 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Named for the Malay Peninsula, serving a wide variety of Malaysian dishes, which are an exotic fusion of many South Asian cuisines | https://peninsulamalaysiancuisine.com | ||
79 | Pimento Jamaican Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 2524 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Jamaican family recipes combined with French technique in this popular restaurant for comfort food and good rum | https://pimentokitchen.com | ||
80 | Pho 79 | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2529 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Super classic Vietnamese restaurant serving a variety of pho and other classic jasmine rice and noodle dishes | http://www.pho79mpls.com/index.html | ||
81 | Quang | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2719 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Bustling Vietnamese restaurant serving bahn mi, pho, and other staples in a casual setting | https://www.quang-restaurant.com | ||
82 | The Red Sea | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 320 Cedar Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55454 | Established in 1990, Cedar Riverside Ethiopian restaurant with live music and bar | http://www.theredseampls.com | ||
83 | Sabrina's Cafe and Deli | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 518 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104 | Cozy cute East African coffee shop serving foods from the mediterranean, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia | https://sabrinascafeanddeli.godaddysites.com | ||
84 | Sammy's Avenue Eatery | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 1101 W Broadway Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | Casual homemade sandwiches, soups, coffees, and treats in North Minneapolis | https://www.sammysavenueeatery.com/#aYiuwQ | ||
85 | Sassy Spoon | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 5011 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 | Gluten-free restaurant for wholesome, high protein, satisfying meals. Sassy Spoon sources ingredients from local farms and can easily accomodate other dietary restrictions. | http://www.sassyspoonmpls.com | ||
86 | Sen Yai Sen Lek | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 2422 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418 | Modern interpretations of classic Bankok Thai dishes like stir-fried noodles, sticky rice, and curries | https://www.senyai-senlek.com | ||
87 | Seward Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe | Collective | 2129 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | A women-led, collectively-owned breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a huge variety of vegan and wheat-free options | http://www.sewardcafe.com | ||
88 | Shish | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 1668 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 | Shish’s menu offers a variety of innovative dishes, many vegetarian options, and food that isn’t available anywhere else in the area. Enjoy a cup of the best Turkish Coffee in the Twin Cities | https://www.shishongrand.com | ||
89 | Smoke in the Pit | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 3733 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Classic, delicious smoked meats, chicken, and catfish. They serve BBQ sandwiches, platters, and sides for takeout. | http://smokeinthepit.com/about.php | ||
90 | Sonora Grill | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 3300 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Modern mexican restaurant on Lake Street serving brunch and dinner accompanied by housemade cocktails | https://www.sonoragrillmpls.com | ||
91 | Soul Bowl | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 520 N 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 | Casual soul food counter service restaruant with signiture soul food dishes and fun, vibrant additions to the classics. They even offer vegetarian and vegan soul food options | https://www.soulbowlmn.com | ||
92 | Station 81 | Restaurant/Cafe | Community-organized | 214 4th St E #110, St Paul, MN 55101 | Casual soup and sandwich spot in Union Depot run as a part of Appetite For Change, contributing to their mission of serving real food to real people | https://appetiteforchangemn.org/station-81/ | ||
93 | Trio Plant Based | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | Minnesota's first black-owned plant based restaurant. Contemporary vegan soul food served in a refreshing atmosphere. | https://www.trioplantbased.com | ||
94 | Tommie's Pizza | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 1556 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 | Tommie's Pizza brings New York-style pizza to St Paul. Grab pizza while or even customize by the slice | https://tommiespizza.com | ||
95 | Union Hmong Kitchen | Restaurant/Cafe | POC-owned | 221 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 | Currently operating as a pop-up in Republic, Union Hmong Kitchen is quickly gathering a cult following for their fun takes on Hmong foods. Restaurant coming soon! | https://unionkitchenmn.com | ||
96 | Wendy's House of Soul | Restaurant/Cafe | Black-owned | 1825 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405 | Signiture soul creations including the "soul roll", an innovative and delicious new take on soul food | https://www.youvebeensouled.com | ||
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98 | Cahoots Coffee Bar | Coffee | POC-owned | 1562 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 | We combine traditional preparations with local ingredients for coffee that is authentic to both Turkish origins and St. Paul’s setting. | https://www.cahootscoffeebar.com | ||
99 | Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe | Coffee | Black-owned | 934 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 | Golden Thyme on Selby is proud to serve the most decadent and smooth coffee to the residents of the St. Paul, Minnesota area. We offer a vast and delicious menu that features a variety of coffee blends, bagels, cakes and many other delightful treats! | https://www.goldenthymeonselby.com | ||
100 | Matchbox Coffee | Coffee | Collective | 1306 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413 | A collectively-owned, pint-sized coffee shop serving sandwiches and baked goods from other local favorites. | https://www.facebook.com/Matchbox-Coffeeshop-10150129865445346/ | ||
101 | Pow Wow Grounds | Coffee | Indigenous-owned | 1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Coffee shop and gathering space in All My Relations Art Gallery. Menu changes daily but always includes great coffee, tea, homemade pastries, sandwiches and more | https://www.facebook.com/Pow-Wow-Grounds-139618872765472/ | ||
102 | Selam Coffee | Coffee | Black-owned | 3860 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Relaxed coffee shop serving Ethiopian coffee | |||
103 | Workhorse Coffee Bar | Coffee | FTW-owned | 2399 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114 | Sweet, bright, neighborhood spot serving locally roasted beans in exceptionally-crafted drinks | https://www.workhorsecoffee.com | ||
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105 | Bonxai Catering | Catering | POC-owned | Hmong, Thai, and Chinese catering for any event | https://www.facebook.com/BonxaiCatering/ | |||
106 | Breading Bread Cafe | Catering | Community-organized | 1210 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | Catering supporting Appetite for Change's mission to feed real food to real people, providing experience in a quality and professional catering service | https://breakingbreadfoods.com | ||
107 | Girl & Spoon | Catering | Black-owned | Catering service specializing in West African and soul foods. Woman-owned and operated | https://www.facebook.com/GirlWithSpoon/?ref=page_internal | |||
108 | K's Revolutionary Catering | Catering | Black-owned | K's Revolutionary has been serving the twin cities community with a goal to provide an unforgettable experience with food that is good for the mind, body and soul. Health is wealth so we ensure that our food not only taste good, but nourishes your body with the necessary nutrients | https://www.ksrevolutionary.com | |||
109 | Kilimanjaro Catering | Catering | Black-owned | Just like the bright and earthy colors that represent the continent, our dishes are colorful, flavorful and healthy. We specialize in healthy African-influenced cuisine, which provides for an exciting cross-cultural menu experience mostly driven by our delicate balance of spices. | http://www.kilimanjarocatering.com/home.html | |||
110 | Onyx Culinary Collaborative | Catering | Collective | A collective of black chefs in the Twin Cities area who offer catering and private events | https://www.facebook.com/onyxculinarycollaborative/ | |||
111 | Red Hen Gastrolab | Catering | Black-owned | Annette "Nettie" Colón has been surrounded by talented cooks for most of her life. Born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico, Annette spent her formative years learning traditional cooking methods of the island with her Grandmother and her friends. | ||||
112 | Roots for the Soul | Catering | Black-owned | |||||
113 | Shirley's Catering | Catering | POC-owned | Licensed Pivate Chef and caterer with a vast culinary range ready to prepare a variety of delicious, customized items for your event | http://shirleyscatering.weebly.com | |||
114 | The Sioux Chef | Catering | Indigenous-owned | |||||
115 | Wholesoul a Lavendar and Sage Eatery | Catering | Black-owned | A local family-owned and operated business that operates out of a soul food truck at festivals, special community events, farmer’s markets (baked goods) and live music events serving delicious, nutritious and healthier versions of Soul Food recipes. | https://www.wholesouleatery.com | |||
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117 | Dream of Wild Health | Food Products and Market Stands | Community-organized | 1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | The mission of Dream of Wild Health is to restore health and well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways | https://dreamofwildhealth.org | ||
118 | Four Sister's Farmers Market | Food Products and Market Stands | Community-organized | 1414 E Franklin Ave #1, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-centered food market, focused on both Indigenous and hyper-local foods from Phillips and surrounding neighborhoods. | |||
119 | Hmong-American Farmers Association | Food Products and Market Stands | Collective | |||||
120 | Pickle Witch | Food Products and Market Stands | FTW-owned | My products have superior taste and quality because I source my ingredients from farmers that pick the produce the day before and deliver it to the market for me to poke and prod, and stuff my bags full. I am utterly devoted to the Midtown Farmers Market, where I wheel and deal to fill up my bike with the freshest veggies and products from local farms. | ||||
121 | Shared Gound Farmers Cooperative | Food Products and Market Stands | Collective | Shared Ground Co-op represents a diverse group of producers united around a common set of goals. A core objective is a strong commitment to making environmentally sustainable farming a living wage job for any who chose to pursue it, especially for minority, immigrant, and beginning farmers | ||||
122 | Sin Fonteras Farm and Food | Food Products and Market Stands | POC-owned | OUR MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOODS FOR OUR COMMUNITIES USING SUSTAINABLE ORGANIC GROWING PRACTICES THAT RESTORE AND RESPECT OUR MOTHER EARTH, TONANTZIN | ||||
123 | Wozupi Tribal Gardens | Food Products and Market Stands | Indigenous-owned | Owned and operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Wozupi Tribal Gardens grows certified-organic vegetables, herbs, fruit, and plant starts. The farm also produces maple syrup and manages bee colonies for plant pollination | ||||
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125 | Cinco De Mayo | Grocery | POC-owned | 3733 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409 | Full-service Mexican grocery store including a hot deli and fresh bakery | |||
126 | Torilleria La Perla | Grocery | POC-owned | 1515 E Lake St #101, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | La Perla tortillas and chips are made fresh daily, using only quality ingredients. Experience rich, authentic flavors that have been passed down three generations. | https://www.tortillalaperla.com | ||
127 | Shabelle Ethiopian Grocery | Grocery | Black-owned | 2325 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | ||||
128 | Supermercado La Mexicana | Grocery | POC-owned | 1522 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Mexican Grocery store serving the community with a full bakery and fresh Mexican foods from their kitchen | http://lamexicanasupermercado.com | ||
129 | United Noodle | Grocery | POC-owned | 2015 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Within our grocery walls, United Noodles is your go to place to find all of your favorite asian foods, produce, sauces, seasonings, drinks and snacks. Here you will find exotic fruits, seasonal vegetables, and freshly cut meat | https://www.unitednoodles.com |
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3 | Birchbark Books | Book Store | Indigenous-owned | 2115 W 21st St, Minneapolis, MN 55405 | Small, independent bookstore focused on amplifying native voices and art | https://birchbarkbooks.com |
4 | Black Garnet Books | Book Store | Black-owned | 2836 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 | A Black, woman-owned bookstore located in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, primarily stocking Adult and YA contemporary literature by Black and racially-diverse authors. | https://www.blackgarnetbooks.com |
5 | Boneshaker Books | Book Store | Collective | 2002 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | We aim to introduce readers to leftist politics, facilitate conversations, support ongoing movements, and collectively create a space that will grow, evolve, and respond to community needs and pressing issues. | https://www.boneshakerbooks.com |
6 | Mayday Books | Book Store | Collective | 301 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454 | May Day Books is a volunteer collective dedicated to selling left-wing literature. We sell quality political books to the public at a discount rate | http://maydaybookstore.org |
7 | Moon Palace | Book Store | FTW-owned | 3032 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 | Independent neighborhood bookstore with eclectic collection and small event space and cafe | http://www.moonpalacebooks.com/ |
8 | Quatrefoil Library | Book Store | Community Organized | 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Library hosting a large collection of LGBTQ+ literature and materials to educate, inspire, and preserve queer history | https://qlibrary.org |
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10 | All My Relations | Art Space | Community Organized | 1414 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | All My Relation's goal is that both American Indian and non-Indian audiences have broad access to quality American Indian art that presents the contemporary American Indian experience in all its diversity | http://www.allmyrelationsarts.com |
11 | Color Wheel Gallery | Art Space | FTW-owned | 46th & Grand, 319 W 46th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419 | Colorful vibrant gallery space and giftshop featuring diverse local artists and encouraging community engagement | http://www.colorwheelgallery.com |
12 | Electric Machete Studios | Art Space | POC-owned | 0 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul, MN 55107 | Electric Machete Studios is a Twin Cities artist-run art & music production house featuring the work of Latinx and Xicanx artists Indigenous to las Ámericas. | https://www.electricmachete.com |
13 | In Progress | Art Space | Community Organized | 213 Front Ave, St Paul, MN 55117 | In progress is a nonprofit dedicated to diversifying, amplifying, and helping nurture the future voices of digital storytelling and arts through music, video, and photography | https://in-progress.org |
14 | Indigengous Roots | Art Space | Indigenous-owned | 788 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106 | Dedicated to building, supporting, and cultivating opportunities for Indigenous peoples and communities of color through cultural arts and activism | https://indigenous-roots.org |
15 | Juxtaposition Arts | Art Space | Community Organized | 2007 N Emerson Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411 | Juxtaposition Arts is a teen-staffed art and design center, gallery, retail shop, and artists’ studio space in North Minneapolis | http://juxtapositionarts.org/ |
16 | Mosaic on a Stick | Art Space | FTW-owned | 1564 Lafond Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 | Mosaic on a Stick is a community art space created to promote mosaic art by selling quality supplies, teaching mosaic classes, and creating private and commercial commissions. | https://www.mosaiconastick.com |
17 | The Somali Museum of Minnesota | Art Space | Black-owned | 1516 E Lake St #011, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | The Somali Museum is the home of traditional Somali arts in Minnesota. It offers an unrivaled opportunity for Minnesotans of all backgrounds to encounter and learn about Somali traditional culture | http://www.somalimuseum.org |
18 | Soomaal House of Art | Art Space | Black-owned | 2200 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 | Soomaal House of Art (Soomaal) is a Minnesota-based Somali art collective that provides studio space, studio critiques, artistic community, mentorships for younger Somali artists and an annual exhibition space with educational programming | http://www.soomaalhouse.com/index.html |
19 | Wing Young Huie and the Third Place Gallery | Art Space | POC-owned | 3730 Chicago Ave b, Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Wing (photographer) displays his works and provides space for guest artists, community conversation, and ping pong | https://www.wingyounghuie.com |
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21 | DJ Miss Britt | Events/DJ/Music | Black-owned | Brittany “Miss Brit” Lynch is DJ, poet, and entrepreneur who fiercely advocates for artists in communities of color. Her work exists at the intersection of media, art, curation and social justice, and community healing. | https://www.djmissbrit.com | |
22 | RARE Productions | Events/DJ/Music | Community Organized | An arts organization recuriting, mentoring, and promoting Queer and Trans artists of color | https://rareproductionsmpls.com | |
23 | Soul Tools Entertainment | Photography/Videography | Black-owned | Soul Tools is a Minneapolis based entertainment group that focuses on collaborating with like-minded and ambitious artists, producers, musicians, film-makers and entrepreneurs in order to help cultivate the creative community and promote those with similar goals. | https://www.soultools.com | |
24 | Sound Verite Records | Events/DJ/Music | POC-owned | Works with and promotes a collection of BIPOC musicians and artists in the Twin Cities | ||
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