Where to Find Cheap Eats & Happy Hour Deals in Downtown Minneapolis

Get some delicious eats without breaking the bank! Dining out in downtown Minneapolis doesn’t have to be expensive. Check out our list of cheap food options and amazing happy hour deals to help you stay on budget.

Skyway Resturants

Happy Hour Deals

Top Budget Restaurants in Downtown Minneapolis

Discover downtown Minneapolis restaurants that serve up big flavor without the big price tag — perfect for budget-conscious diner.

Food on the Fly: Fast casual eatery serving Korean flavors and Midwest classics in the form of sandwiches, rice bowls and salads.
Eggy’s: Breakfast all day! They also have sandwiches, soups, and salads. Get a sandwich, soup and fries for less than $12 during lunch.
Trieste Cafe: Pick up a deli sandwich or a gyro loaded with toppings, all made to order and mostly under $15.

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Skyway Breakfast & Lunch Deals

Navigate the downtown Minneapolis Skyway for quick, affordable breakfast and lunch deals that keep won't stretch your wallet.

Bep Eatery: Vietnamese street food made from simple and fresh ingredients. Choose between pho, salads, spring rolls, or banh mi sandwiches, with most meals coming in under $12.
Dave's Downtown: Dave's is the go-to place for many who work downtown. The have great breakfast sandwiches and lunch time classics (especially the wraps) for reasonable prices.
Ococo: Fuel up with flavorful rice bowls or banh mi at this authentic Thai and Mayasian spot, where most dishes ring in under $12.
Northstar Cafeteria: Grab a hearty lunch entrée with a side for under $15 at the Cafeteria, or pop next door to Walkin’ Dog for hot dogs priced around $6–$8.”
Sushi Takatsu: This popular skyway spot located in the Baker Center Building, offers up a variety of affordable sushi rolls. Look for the Sushi Bowl lunch special that you can get for under $10.

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Affordable Happy Hour Eats Downtown

Looking good happy hour food deals downtown? Stretch your dollars further with these downtown happy hour spots offering great deals on food, wine, and drinks.

*Note: Happy Hour deals change regularly, please check with restaurant to guarantee deals are still active.

Crooked Pint

Sunday - Thursday | 3:00-6:00pm
$2 off poutine, Bourbon BBQ Flatbread, Margherita Flatbread, and Ellsworth Cheese Curds

Gluek's Bar & Restaurant

Monday - Friday | 3:00-5:00pm
2 for 1 Drinks

Sawatdee Downtown

Sunday - Thursday | 4:00-6:00pm
Discounts on select appetizers, house wine, domestic bottles, taps, specialty drinks, and house martinis

Murray’s

Weekdays until 6:00pm
Wine, beer and cocktail specials

Hell’s Kitchen

Monday - Friday | 3:00–6:00pm
Deals on MN draft beers, cocktails, wine and appetizers. Take a look at their menu before you go.

NOLO's Kitchen & Bar

Monday - Friday | 3:00–5:30pm
Discounted sips
Under $10 snacks including fried rice egg roll, chicken nuggets, chips and queso, and buffalo chicken sliders

Pizza Lucé Downtown

Sunday - Thursday specials including Tap Tuesday, Whiskey Wednesday, and Tequila Thursday

Breva

Monday - Friday | 4pm - 6pm
$10 Happy Hour bites and beverages.

Bar Rufus

Daily | 4:00-6:00pm
Pick from select food and drink items, including oysters, a Blondette burger, and pommes frites. Included beverages range between a martini and a pilsner.