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 restaurants options and amazing happy hour deals to get your fix.

Cheap Eats

Happy Hour Deals

Zen Box Izakaya

Japanese comfort food such as ramen, rice dishes and savory small plates.

Eggy’s

Breakfast all day! They also have sandwiches, soups, and salads. Get a sandwich, soup and fries for less than $12 during lunch.

Keys Café

Great breakfast and brunch spot with a variety of lunch and dinner options as well! You’ll get large portions of egg dishes, pancakes and other breakfast classics for a reasonable price.

Bep Eatery

Vietnamese street food made from simple and fresh ingredients. Choose between pho, salads, spring rolls, or banh mi sandwiches.

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.

Happy Hour Deals

*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

  • Tuesday - Friday | 3:00–6:00pm
  • $6 appetizers, $5 beverages, $6 cocktails

NOLO's Kitchen & Bar

  • Monday - Friday | 3:00–5:30pm
  • Discounted sips
  • Under $10 snacks including pork belly fried rice, grilled shrimp taco, loaded fries, and tuna nachos

Pizza Lucé Downtown

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

Constantine

  • Monday - Friday | 5pm-7pm
  • Pick from a select menu of items. One for $5, two for $9, three for $13

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. 

Red Cow

  • Monday – Friday | 3:00–6:00pm
  • Bites under $8 including onion rings, ahi tuna tacos, bacon cheeseburger quesadilla, and Memphis fries

Barrio

  • Monday – Friday | 3:00–6:00pm
  • $7 Barrio margaritas, $1 of tacos and more

Lyon's Pub

  • Monday - Thursday 
  • Different daily deals, like Minnesota Monday (MN-brewed beers for $4), chicken tacos and margaritas on Tuesday, Whiskey Wednesday, and $4 pours on Thursday