Go. Gift. Give. for Minneapolis
Go. Gift. Give. for MPLS is a simple way to support Minneapolis — even if you don’t live here.
Local restaurants and small businesses are a big part of what makes the city feel like a city. Go. Gift. Give. for MPLS invites people — no matter where you live — to show support in a few meaningful ways: by coming into the city to eat and explore, by buying online gift cards that support businesses now, and by giving back to community care through The Salt Cure Recovery Fund.
It’s about showing up intentionally, in ways that matter, and helping keep local places going for the long run.
Go: Visit and support Minneapolis' local businesses.
Coming into the city to eat, drink, shop, or spend time is one of the most direct ways to support local businesses. Whether it’s a favorite restaurant, a place you’ve been meaning to try, or a reason to plan a day in the city, showing up in person helps keep neighborhood spots open and connected.
Gift: Purchase online gift cards from Minneapolis restaurants and shops.
Buying a gift card—online or in person—supports Minneapolis businesses right now and gives people a reason to come into the city. This is a curated list of businesses that sell online gift cards and it is continuing to grow. Businesses that would like to be included can email info@minneapolis.org.
Restaurants
- Francis Burger Joint: Plant-based restaurant specializing in burgers and milkshakes.
- The Market at Malcolm Yards: Food hall with multiple food vendors, a pour-your-own tap wall and craft bar.
- Pimento Jamaican Kitchen: Traditional Jamaican cuisine known for jerk chicken and braised oxtail.
- Centro: Fast-casual restaurant for burgers, tacos and more.
- Manny's Tortas: Traditional Mexican sandwiches, plus salads & desserts, served up inside Midtown Global Market
- Christo's Greek Restaurant: Popular taverna for a variety of traditional Greek dishes.
- Copper Hen: Go-to spot for farmhouse brunch.
- Afro Deli: Freshly made African, Mediterranean and American themed food.
- Eat Street Crossing: Food hall with a craft bar and six international food vendors.
- Icehouse: Modern live music venue with casual dining and specialty cocktails.
- Luna & the Bear: Approachable spot for bold cocktails, crave-worthy burgers, and house-made jams.
- Rainbow Chinese: Classic and contemporary Chinese cuisine.
- Saturday Dumpling Company: Serving homemade Chinese dumplings and modern Asian street food.
- Graze Food Hall: Industrial-style marketplace with an array of food stands and drinks.
- Quang Restaurant: Best known for pho and other Vietnamese specialties.
- Tamu Grill: Kenyan restaurant offering flavorful dishes from Kenya and other parts of Africa.
- World Street Kitchen/Milkjam Creamery: Local restaurant featuring flavors from across the globe and artisanal ice cream shop.
- Kyatchi: Traditional and creative sushi, Japanese small plates and mains.
- Wrecktangle Pizza: Detroit-style pizza with Minnesota interpretation.
- The Butcher's Tale: Specializes in house-smoked meats, fresh seafood and craft cocktails.
- Barbette: All-day neighborhood bistro with French fare and live music.
- Diane's Place: Hmong American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Hai Hai: Colorful spot serving modern Vietnamese street food and craft cocktails.
- Hola Arepa: Latin eatery specializing in arepas.
- Italian Eatery: Handcrafted pastas, rich sauces and classic Italian favorites.
- Owamni: Decolonized Indigenous cuisine.
- Tenant: Small restaurant with seasonal tasting menus.
- Colita: Modernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles and cocktails.
Coffee Shops, Cafes & Markets
- Glam Doll Donuts: Local donut shop with inventive flavors and gluten free and vegan options.
- Pow Wow Grounds: Native-owned coffee shop and cafe.
- PILLLAR Forum Cafe: Community-focused cafe offering coffee drinks, pastries, cocktails and live music.
- SK Coffee: Cafe with single-origin and fair trade coffee.
- Dogwood Coffee: Local dog-friendly coffee shop with multiple locations that roasts their own beans.
- Northern Coffeeworks: Specialty roaster and coffee shop with a spirit of adventure.
- Honour Coffee & Raw Juice: Cafe with coffee and health-conscious juices and foods.
- Silver Fern Cafe: Modern café serving coffee and wine flights alongside sandwiches and pastries.
- Gray Fox Coffee: Cafe with smoothies, tea and handcrafted coffee, and wine.
- Mosaic Coffee: Vibrant cafe with artisanal brews and cozy atmosphere.
- Kramarczuk's Sausage Co: Ukrainian-owned deli and restaurant.
- Holy Land: Middle Eastern and Mediterranean deli, market and restaurant.
- Ingebretsen's Nordic Marketplace: Scandinavian butcher shop, deli and gift store.
- Midtown Global Market: International hub with restaurants and shops.
- Dream Creamery: Homemade ice cream from scratch and smash burgers.
- Marc Heu Patisserie Paris: Pastry shop known for decadent French pastries.
- Patisserie 46: Bakery and cafe with French pastries.
- Rustica: Local coffee shop with delicious baked goods.
Distilleries, Bars & Breweries
- La Dona Cerveceria: The nation's first Latino-owned beer company.
- Earl Giles: Modern distillery with pizzas, burgers and sandwiches, and craft cocktails.
- Little Tijuana: Featuring bar food from around the globe and an extensive cocktail list.
- Utepils Brewing: European-style brewery.
- Brühaven: Industrial taproom with craft brews, coffee and games.
- O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co: Irish and American whiskey distillery.
- Indeed Brewing Company: Microbrewery with inventive beer flavors.
- Bauhaus Brewing: Local brewery that often hosts live music.
- Milly's Wine Bar: Wine-focused bistro for flights and bottles with a casual atmosphere and charcuterie.
- Stargazer: Intergalactic-themed bar with craft cocktails, wine and beers amid celestial decor.
- Bryant Lake Bowl: Funky bowling alley and neighborhood bar.
Shopping
- Birchbark Books: Native American-owned bookstore carrying works by Native and Indigenous authors.
- Electric Fetus: Minneapolis' most iconic record store.
- Bench Pressed: Quirky, mom and pop letterpress, design and retail shop.
- Wild Rumpus: Welcoming children's bookstore known for its adorable resident shop animals.
- I Like You: Gift store carrying the works of local and independent artists.
- Comma, a bookshop: Independent bookstore in Linden Hills with a special focus on Minnesota authors.
- Marigold: Non-alcoholic bottle shop selling THC drinks, gifts and more.
- Moona Moono: Specializes in Korean beauty, kawaii stationary, and other Asian-American products.
- Magers & Quinn Booksellers: Uptown bookstore with large selections of new and used books.
- Corazon: Selection of cards, gifts (including some from local artists) and candles.
- Kobi Co.: Handmade candles and other self-care products, plus classes to create your own.
- Tropes & Trifles: Minnesota's first romance bookstore.
- Magus Books & Herbs: Metaphysical shop featuring books and spiritual tools.
Are you a Minneapolis restaurant or shop with online gift cards and want to be listed? Email us at info@minneapolis.org.
