So on my trip to Minneapolis, I found a few things to eat along the way. So here are the details…
My first grazing spot after arriving in Minneapolis was at O’Donovan’s. There I enjoyed the Finnegan’s Fry(fish and chips). For my drink I asked what they had local and picked the Castle Cream Ale from Castle Danger Brewery in Two Harbors, MN.
For my late breakfast on the second day, I picked the catfish and grits. The lighting for this photo wasn’t the best due to being outdoors under a glass roof on a stormy day. The catfish was well seasoned and tasty. I’m not a huge grits fan, but they were really good.
At the Loon Cafe, I decided to be adventurous and ordered the Habanero Crusted Walleye Sandwich. The walleye was coated with habanero cracker-crumb breading, with the option of being fried or grilled. I opted for fried. Either way, it was served on a brioche bun, with roasted jalapeño tartar sauce, and coleslaw. It packed a spicy punch, but was delicious. I washed the spice away with a couple glasses of Castle Cream Ale from Castle Danger Brewery Two Harbors, MN.
I picked the Breakfast Burger off of the brunch menu.
The Breakfast Burger was two beef burger patties, peanut butter, bacon, over-easy egg, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread. The burger was a bit messy, but it was worth the trouble. For fries I had a choice of classic french fries, sweet potato fries, or truffle-parmesan fries. I went with the truffle- parmesan fries and i was not disappointed.
I paired my meal with a local beer the QS Lime & Sea Salt Lager from Indeed Brewing Company in Minneapolis. After I finished my beer, I made a choice off their specialty cocktail list and enjoyed a Pimm’s Cup.
At Bar Zia, i ordered a light dish off the appetizer menu, the Willmar Mac & Cheese. The mac & cheese was tasty and also had andouille sausage. I paired this meal with Loon Juice Hard Cider from Loon Juice Hard Cider, Inc in Spring Valley,MN. I was still thirsty after so then I had a Surly Hell Lager from Surly Brewing Co in Minneapolis, MN.
On my last night in Minneapolis, I decided to turn in early to prepare for my flight the next morning. But before turning in I decided to head outside for some fresh air. As I walked through the lobby I noticed the bar was open so I decided to sit down for a night cap. I sipped at some Jameson on the rocks before turning in for the night.
Final Words
I found Downtown Minneapolis to have a wide selection of places to eat or drink. I didn’t stop at as many places as I usually do during a trip, but I found some good places.
