MPLS for MPLS
Support our local businesses. Support our neighborhoods.
Minneapolis is a center for global culture. Our neighborhoods are shaped by small, community-rooted businesses — many of them family-run, culturally grounded, and deeply connected to the people they serve. These places aren’t just businesses. They’re our neighbors.
Small, everyday choices help keep Minneapolis neighborhoods strong, welcoming, and connected.
Minneapolis works best when neighbors show up for each other. Local businesses play a big role in shaping the character and everyday rhythms of our neighborhoods — from restaurants and shops to markets, cafés, and gathering places — and ongoing local support helps sustain them.
What Support Can Look Like Right Now
Our neighborhoods are full of small, community-rooted businesses doing their best to stay open and take care of their customers. To help everyone feel comfortable and supported, some places may be operating a little differently than usual.
When you’re visiting or placing an order, here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Doors may be locked, often with a sign asking you to knock or call — it’s a common way businesses are managing staffing and space right now
- Staffing may be limited, which can mean longer wait times — patience and understanding go a long way
- Hours can change on short notice, so checking social media or calling ahead can help avoid surprises
- Many places are family-run, and kindness, flexibility, and appreciation really matter
How Neighbors are Showing Support
There’s no single right way to show support. Across Minneapolis, neighbors are finding simple, everyday ways to keep local businesses part of their routines:
- Grabbing takeout from a neighborhood restaurant
- Tipping generously on dine-in meals and takeout orders
- Picking up coffee from a spot you’ve been meaning to try
- Shopping locally for everyday needs, like small grocery stores or markets
- Ordering online and purchasing gift cards and merchandise
- Recommending a favorite place to a friend, coworker, or neighbor
Share the Love
If you’re looking for simple ways to show support, these are easy ways to help — on your own time, in your own way.
Community Spotlights
Note: These businesses are shared with permission.
Powderhorn Neighborhood
Casual restaurant for tacos, burritos and other Mexican specials.
East Lake Neighborhood
Great option for lunch and global finds.
East Lake Street
A Latino marketplace with 35 businesses, many of which have experienced extreme sales reductions. Learn more about how to support Mercado Central.
Harrison Neighborhood
The nation's first Latino-owned beer company.
Powderhorn Neighborhood - George Floyd Square
A community focused cafe with craft coffee and tea.
Whittier Neighborhood
A Mediterranean style eatery offering gyros and lamb kebabs
Three locations
Serving homemade Chinese dumplings and modern Asian street food.
Uptown Neighborhood
Local restaurant featuring flavors from across the globe – from Asia to the Caribbean to the Mediterranean and everything in between.
Uptown Minneapolis
Sister artisanal ice cream shop to World Street Kitchen. Known for unique and gourmet ice cream flavors.
Northeast Minneapolis
A neighborhood cocktail and wine bar.
Longfellow & Northeast Minneapolis
A plant-based restaurant specializing in burgers and milkshakes.
Eat Street Neighborhood
Serves a vibrant mix of Ecuadorian, Colombian, and Mexican cuisine and beverages.
Cedar Riverside Neighborhood
A Kenyan restaurant offering flavorful dishes from Kenya and other parts of Africa.
Northeast Minneapolis
A locally owned grocery store with fresh produce and meats, Latin American products, and some of the best rotisserie chicken in town.
Northeast Minneapolis
Middle Eastern and Mediterranean deli, market and restaurant with traditional foods.
Eat Street Neighborhood
A food hall with a craft bar and six international food vendors.
Multiple locations
Fast-casual restaurant for burgers, tacos and more.
Northeast Minneapolis
Neighborhood karaoke and dive bar.
