10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Lake Minnetonka

"A post shared by food babies (@food.babies_) on Feb 15, 2020 at 10:49am PST. If you are looking for a place to drink and devour tasty food, while you are out and about with the kids, The Freehouse is the place to be. The Freehouse is a family-friendly buzzworthy brewpub in the historic North Loop known for offering homemade brews, curated cocktails, and a variety of pub fares in a sleek setting."

"Remember that bar and grille from college with 25-cent wing night and Taco Tuesdays?. Freehouse is what happens when that place grows up. Instead of pitchers of lite beer, you’ll find Freehouse’s own craft brews as well as guest selections (think Bells, Lagunitas and Breckenridge)."

"While Moto-i doesn’t have your typical sushi rolls, they do have incredible Japanese food including ramen, steamed buns, sashimi and fried rice. Come for the food, but stick around for one of the best rooftops in Minneapolis."

"Up next we have Moto-i, a popular Japanese restaurant located in Uptown Minneapolis. It’s perhaps most known for brewing their own sake. In fact, it’s the first sake brewpub outside of Japan."

"It seems like the small indoor taproom, which sits in the shadow of nearby Target Field, has been serving up Lonely Blondes since before microbreweries were really a thing. Local's Tip: If you're visiting Target Field, this is a perfect addition. Oh yes, many-a-Minneapolis Twins fans have started their baseball game day with a Fulton Beer or three."

"A massive bar, ample indoor and outdoor seating, and a refurbished Airstream land yacht acting as the kitchen make Fulton a must visit. The Lonely Blonde and Sweet Child of Vine are two impressive members of the Minnesota craft beer pantheon, with the Worthy Adversary imperial stout a must try as well."

"Second to Surly, Fulton is one of the original craft breweries in Minneapolis. They’ve stayed tried and true to their formula."

"That’s what you get when you arrive at BauHaus Beer Labs’ spacious patio complete with picnic tables, string lights, and good conversations. Their beers boast forward-thinking, ingenuity, and creativity, and it can be seen in their selections. They’ve got Pink Guava Goses, Juicy Pale Ales, and a ton of fun-named seasonal crafts to choose from."

"The design in this taproom is eclectic and electric at the same time. It’s an old warehouse hangar with an open concept vibe. I like the blend between craft brewery and German brewery."

"BlackStack has been serving up some very clean and very good traditional styles for about a year. Offerings like the cream ale or a white ale flow just as quickly as the taproom’s juicy IPAs. Located in a gigantic space where cans were made for Schmidt’s back in the day, Blackstack pumps out a steady stream of east-coast IPAs to the local market in 16-ounce cans."

"There are mainstream gluten free beers, but truth in labeling reveals most to be “gluten reduced.” Burning Bros. makes their beers from scratch, keeping any gluteny ingredients outside of their Celiac safe zone. Pyro American Pale Ale is a crisp and relaxing day beer that pairs well with pretty much all foods, while Roasted is a coffee strong ale beer that mixes a little sweet caramel with a bitter cold press. So, it's just an extra bonus that these guys really do blow fire in addition to making beer."

"Burning Brothers is a small taproom that boasts a handful of rotating gluten-free taps and snacks. Food trucks also stop by on occasion, check their calendar for whose there today. We like Burning Brothers because of the welcoming staff and great selection of gluten-free options."

"That’s because when it comes to food, Eastlake has a serious advantage. The brewery’s location in the corner of the awesome Midtown Global Market means you can wander through the most diverse indoor food court in the cities before walking in for a beer. Anything from sushi, pizza, gyros, pad thai, burgers, or vegan options can be ordered to-go and brought right into the brewery."

"When we heard a brewery was going into the first floor of the new high-rise condo developments near Loring Park, we weren’t sure what to think. When we visited the first time, and took one look at the long list Belgian Witbiers, strongs, and sours, we knew Lakes and Legends was going to be a force to be reckoned with in the Minneapolis brewery scene. Local's Tip: One of the few breweries that's dog friendly inside, too."

"Lakes & Legends makes farm-to-table beer from high-end ingredients that often spotlight it’s farming partners. Pooch wants some grub?. Food trucks Burrito Mercado, Gastropub, and Northbound Smoke House are ready to cater to your dog’s discerning palate."

"We first visited this taproom in its early days, when their primary marketing efforts were Groupon sales hoping to coax people into a tiny, difficult to find warehouse location. Today, 56 Brewing has expended into a beautiful taproom in Minneapolis’s trendy Northeast neighborhood, and they’ve even started canning some of their most popular varieties!"

"56 Brewing is a quiet, relatively unknown spot in Northeast Minneapolis. Personally speaking, I think it’s underrated and is a must-go-to spot. They have a great summer location with a garden and an awesome front patio to bask in the sun."

"With a core lineup of bold and seasonal craft beers and a focus on fresh, regional additions, this pet-friendly brewery offers plenty of goodies for both you and Fido. Reducing our carbon pawprint at Modist!. | CJ Harrison Brewing Co."

"Enjoy a multi-course, multi-ethnic meal among more than a dozen eateries, stopping for tacos at Taco Cat, samosas at Hot Indian and bubble tea at Sabbai Cuisine. Bonus: Family-friendly events and performances take place here throughout the year. Use the ramp at 10th Avenue and Lake Street, the metered lot on Elliot Avenue or street parking."

"Without a doubt, the Mid-town global market is the best place to get a taste of the diversity of the Twin Cities. The culinary and cultural market hosts dozens of international food vendors, such as Moroccan, Mexican, Ethiopian, and Italian. There’s also several small shops and often live music events."

"The Midtown Global Market is a busy and vibrant place to enjoy international cuisine and shop for a wide array of crafts and trinkets."

"The Midtown Farmers Market is a smaller market in South Minneapolis open every Saturday and Tuesday evenings. While a smaller market, the Midtown Farmers Market is big on creating a community-based market where all consumers have equal access to healthy, locally produced food. This is why in 2006, the Midtown Market was the first in the area to accept SNAP-EBT, helping more people have access to affordable foods and goods."

"– 1 p.m, Saturdays, May 1 – October 303032 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis. Selling fresh produce and crafts, this market in south Minneapolis is located at Moon Palace Books."

"This vintage diner car is churning out modern takes on classic roadside breakfast fare. Always order one of the signature Hi Tops, either for the table to share (breakfast dessert is a thing) or for decadent solo enjoyment. The doughnut mashup is topped with sweet and savory mixes like the irresistible Gary Coop-er, fried chicken and maple syrup and gravy."

"How do you take something as innocent as hot chocolate; amp it up with smoky mezcal, tequila, and mole spices; and come out with something that would hit the spot after a cold morning of sledding?. The crafty bartenders know that 9 am on a snow day can be a very happy hour. Breakfast daily, 4020 E."

"This 1950s-style diner is Minneapolis’ version of Pop’s from Riverdale. The Hi-Lo Diner is a modern take on typical greasy diner food, like donut sandwiches, avocado benedict, and creative cocktails. It’s near the airport, so it’s an ideal stop on your way in or out of town."

"Northrup King Building is the largest art complex in Minnesota, with more than 350 artists and small businesses who are working, showing, and selling their wares in this 1917 former seed company complex. First Thursdays and Open Saturdays, as well as annual events like Art-a-Whirl and Art Attack!. give plenty of opportunity to browse and shop 19 mediums from jewelry to mosaics and digital to graphic arts."

"The Minneapolis Institute of Art is a must see attraction for those of all ages. You can find exhibits and artifacts spanning all continents and all ages, with some items dating back 40,000 years. There are prints and drawings, photography and new media, paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, textiles, and contemporary art as well as specific collections to explore focusing on Asian art, African art, and American art."

"The Minneapolis Institute of Art is an internationally recognized institution. From Greek sculpture to Warhol, silver vessels to van Gogh, we've got it all."

"The Minneapolis Institute of Art is a large museum representing more than 5,000 years of history through breathtaking works of art."

"Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank O. Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum (WAM) offers an educational and friendly museum experience for visitors of all kinds. The museum, located on the gorgeous University of Minnesota campus, creates art experiences that spark discovery, critical thinking, and transformation, linking the University and the community. Its permanent collection includes more than 25,000 works of art and is especially rich in the areas of American modernism, ceramics, Mimbres pottery and Korean furniture."

"Housed in a striking stainless steel and brick building designed by architect Frank Gehry, the Weisman Art Museum is both educational and approachable. The museum’s collection features early twentieth-century American artists, such as Georgia O’Keeffe and Marsden Hartley, as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art. They always have a great selection of events, so be sure to check their calendar to see what’s in town."

"There are two fresh shows on view at the Weisman Art Museum on the University of Minnesota campus. “Paper Mountains: Marsden Hartley’s Lofty Landscapes” looks at the work of artist Marsden Hartley (1877-1943) during a time he was questioning what it meant to produce art that was distinctly American. He sought inspiration from the mountains, according to information from WAM."