Was visiting Minneapolis from Chicago. Decided to give this place a try and it was amazing!!…read moreSuch fun games. Friendly employees Wonderful drinks. Very fair prices. Made great friends and had a wonderful time!! Highly recommend!!

This is a neat little 80s arcade bar. They have Happy Hour specials, and you can find metered…read morestreet parking within a reasonable walking distance. They have a full bar with limited seating, two patio areas (one in the front and one in the back, and an upstairs party deck. They have old 80s wrestling playing on the televisions, which took me back to my childhood. The place is full of retro video games, pinball machines, skeeball, and there are a couple of video game consoles. The place has very nice, attentive bar staff. They serve some 80s-themed signature cocktails, such as the TMN Tea, Mike Tyson's Drunk Out, Macha Man Randy Savage and the People's Margarita, and have a huge assortment of tap beer. I tried both and they were really good. The cocktails are stiff and savory. Be careful when ordering some beer, though; some of them are THC-infused. Drinking those may get you in trouble at certain jobs. I got the Princess Peach Punch and Raspberry Cider tap beer. The place has a mixed crowd, age-wise. There were 21-year-olds to 60-year-olds. It was a pretty low-key spot that has specials every night. They have limited food options that feature pizza. There weren't many people there while I was there, but it was still a really fun place. I enjoyed my time there. I recommend checking this spot out.

He Said: What a wonderful spot for all kinds of different…read moreentertainment. I could write down all the activities that are avaliable, but then my post would be far too long! All entrants pay an admission fee (kids under 5 years are free), and all video games, kids rides, and older-style games are free to play. Mini golf and some other activities are Ala carte. There is street parking and an underground parking lot, but, on weekends, parking can be tough to find. There is a cafe to purchase food. Options are flatbreads, baskets, tacos, and more. The food quality is pretty good, but pricey. I get it. The place probably has large overhead costs, so a business needs to make its margins. There is also a beverage wall with various kinds of drinks (mostly-all (?) alcoholic), which are self-pour. I forgot to take photos. Trust me when I say the place is very unique and is great to check out. Pros: - Great place to bring kids - The older-style games are very amusing Cons: - Food is on the pricier side

Updating my review as it turned out the noise issue with the extremely loud speakers was not a…read morepolicy. It was merely some employee cranking up the internal sound system too high. It was explained to me that the whole thing was run off an iPad in the back room. We went for New Year's Eve had a lovely time, food was great as usual. They even brought out one of my favourite pinball machines as a request. The only thing I could knock a star down for was I paid over $10 for probably the worst milkshake I've ever had. Seriously, the milkshake wasn't much thicker than water. And it was very small. Other than that, I'll just remember not to get the ice cream next time. The best thing about Can-Can Wonderland is the fact that it's a real arcade, not a kiddie ticket casino. And in the evening it becomes a very nice adults only place but still doesn't feel like you're gonna get in a bar fight but you can simply just have a good time..

Amazing service. Excellent food and drink. Ambiance is…read moregreat with view of lake . Will be going back again. Pub pass is also accepted here

This is a nice place to have brunch especially in the summertime because the views of the lake are…read morestunning They have a large menu and so far what I've had has been pretty good, service is always on point Cocktails on the outside deck are always fine,have not visited in winter yet but I imagine it being cosy and warm

I LOVE this North Loop restaurant. I am constantly dreaming of their Steak & Pierogi dish. It's a…read morecombo I am unfamiliar with but is the perfect serving size and SO flavorful. You MUST get the cheese curds here. I typically don't order cheese curds at restaurants but these you can not pass on. The apple and roasted red pepper sambal dipping sauces are amazing. If you are looking for a patio vibe, I love this one! It's fairly busy in the summer season but has nice seating, fires, and string lights!

Returned here one year after my last review. This time, I'm scoring it:…read more Food: 4 stars, loved the French Toast and the Farmer's Breakfast, though both were not very hot but were a bit bland. Service: 2 stars, as we were forced to sit outside (chilly but near a nice fire). Our server just couldn't keep up, though they were responsive when asked. The main thing is our food wasn't terribly hot upon arrival, but maybe sitting in the cool afternoon didn't help. Ambience: 1 star, primarily due to the 1970s Soft Rock Tribute Band playing at a thunderous volume near the bar. The din forced us outdoors into the cold. Perhaps others just loved the music; it simply wasn't to our taste. Lots of Nixon-era Hall & Oates and that ilk. The Freehouse is typically better than this, so perhaps Mother's Day isn't them at their best. We'll try them again down the road.

Plant Bingo is a must!…read more Check the website to RSVP. You have to RSVP online to hold your spot. You can still come and hangout even if you don't play bingo or if it's full but recommend RSVPing in advance It's fun- 10 rounds and a coverall at the end You win plants but if you tie with someone you usually get something- ex. Candy :) Check in at 5:45pm. Recommend getting there early to get a good seat especially if you have a bigger group Couch areas, tables, bar seating A vendor comes around with homemade burritos, tacos, tamales and rice for a good price! And they are tasty! Sometimes they have a food truck. Everytime I go to bingo the burritos are there. Vending machines in hallway available Lots of drink options and good seltzers if you don't drink beer Free parking lot, free street parking or nearby lots Connected to cancan wonderland and other businesses

This is my favorite brewery I have been to in Minneapolis. For starters, the plants everywhere make…read moreit feel so warm and cozy and even in winter you almost feel like you're outside. Secondly, they have a wall right at the entrance where they have hundreds of games for people to use while they're there which is so fun. Thirdly, they have great seating for groups of so many different sizes to come, play games, chat, and drink beer and it's truly the perfect environment. The beer servers were very kind and patient when there was an extremely long line and there were a lot of beer options and the ones I tried were all great. I can't wait to go back some day!

If you are looking for something to do, or entertaining an art lover from out of town, the MIA is…read moreone of those overlooked treasures. I will start with a story. My cousin, a New York City native, was flying from Italy to New York, but couldn't get to NYC because of huge snowstorm, so she was diverted to Minneapolis (ironic, huh?). She happens to be an art teacher with a masters in Art History. Since she was "stuck" here, she asked if she could visit one of the art museums. She told me later that she thought it was probably going to be a 15 minute trip because "Who would believe that Minneapolis could have any art worth seeing, or at least in any quantity." That 15-minute planned visit took FOUR HOURS. She was impressed with not only the artists that are represented, but the quality of the artist's work that is displayed at the MIA. According to her, many museums have the famous-name artists, but not necessarily their "A" rated works. She raved about the diversity of artists, styles, time periods, etc. and kept calling it a min-version of Metropolitan Museum of Art. I explained to her that the museum is filled with donations from wealthy Minnesotans such as the MacMillans, the Daytons, as well as many corporate companies that are headquartered here such as Target, Medtronic, Ameriprise, Wells Fargo, and US Bank. When she got home, she kept telling me how she couldn't believe that it was free and that we actually parked (for free) right in front of the museum. She also told me that it gave her ideas for lesson plans for the next several months. This story exemplifies what we often take for granted. Minneapolis has several world-class museums and this is definitely in the top five. In addition to the permanent collections, there are always special exhibits (which do cost extra) that travel from museum to museum. For example, the Terracotta Warriors, Silver Treasures from Bergen, Norway, Native Photography, 1890 to Now, Ancient Egyptian Art from the British Museum, and a massive showcase of Impressionist masters that attracted 155,198 visitors. Also impressive is the variety of exhibits, such as Star Wars: The Magic of Myth, Dale Chihuly: Glass Installations 1964-1997, and Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine, which included The Reclining Vishnu: The centerpiece was a monumental, thousand-year-old bronze sculpture of the Hindu god Vishnu, which is considered a Cambodian national treasure. This 7-foot-long figure was reconstructed from fragments for the first time in centuries which too a years-long restoration project.

I loved thier special exhibit ( Modern Art and Politics ) and the Tibetan Meditation Room. The…read moreLayout is bizarre and some of my favorite artists weren't represented. The Minneapolis Art Institute is free. The Special exhibit is a special ticket that costs $$ unless you're a member. I went two days and I found free street parking not too far away. When I visited the Prairie Movement featuring Grant Wood and Frank Lolyd Wright I looked for Thomas Hart Benton... He was Missing in Action. MIA has several museum caliber pieces ( by Benton ), in storage. When I asked if they have any American Pop Art, the answer is Yes, but they were all MIA. In MIA's Not on View exhibit. When I asked about surrealism, they said if they have it, it's probably on the second floor. The Layout of MIA is by region and time period. The staff is very helpful at guiding me, but exact answers were challenging. Art is supposed to be for all. MIA has a massive collection, ten percent is on view at any given time. When you visit, you can type in the artist you are looking for on the website. Hopefully you'll be able to see what you seek.

Had a good, but not perfect, stay at the Foshay recently…read more What could be improved: *Room not perfectly clean/maintained - Nyquil pill on bathroom floor & one bedside lamp not working *Pillows kind of hard *Housekeeping knocked on my door early day of check-out *Didn't like the furniture layout in room, nowhere to put suitcase on sideboard What was good: *Fast elevators *Key card required to get to your floor, good security *Access to museum and Observation Deck included with room (will review separately) *Connected to Skyway system & a coffee shop *Helpful/friendly staff *Accommodated a reservation change when I called in advance *One hour complimentary late check-out *All systems working (hot water, thermostat, TV, etc) - obviously that's a basic must have but it is a very old building *On-site bar and steakhouse (didn't go to either) *Good location near other stuff I wanted to go to *Beautiful architecture / decor For the price (~$280), I'm not sure I'd return. But I'm glad I got to stay one night to experience it.

Not worth the hype…read more Was genuinely excited to stay at the W Minneapolis from Dec 19-22, but unfortunately the experience ended up feeling underwhelming, and stressful. Cost. The W is expensive, which shouldn't surprise anyone. Nightly rates hover around $200+ per night. Valet parking is $60 per night; objectively overpriced, though undeniably convenient. Additional fees: Pet owners, expect a $100 flat fee plus $25 per night, which adds up quickly. Where things start to fall apart is navigation and access to information. The hotel is surprisingly confusing to get around, and there's virtually no wayfinding or signage. In fully embracing the digital-only approach, the hotel has eliminated all traditional paper materials. No map. No room book. No quick-reference guide. Everything lives digitally. That sounds modern--until you need basic information like restaurant hours. eg). I attempted to visit the bar on floor 27 at around 330 pm. (It doesn't open until 5pm) However none of this is clearly displayed, and SUPER difficult to find without messaging the front desk and the Marriott app was hit-or-miss at best during my stay. The digital key never worked once, and even the room phone didn't function. That wouldn't be a huge issue if the app worked reliably--but it didn't. I did message the front desk through the app to request a USB-C charging cable and was told none were available. In 2025. At a W. That felt less like sleek minimalism and more like missed fundamentals. Food/ Room Service: Absolutely excellent. Manny's Steakhouse and the Prohibition Bar are both fantastic and independently operated in partnership with the hotel. See Manny's Steakhouse for a full review, it alone was a highlight of the stay. The room itself was very spacious, but it's important to remember this is an old building, and it shows. I struggled to maintain a consistent water temperature the entire stay. The room layout was also frustrating: the TV is mounted far from the bed, on a wall shared with neighboring rooms. Turning up the volume even slightly resulted in a noise complaint from next door. Yep, that actually happened. Overall, the W Minneapolis has style, history, and good food...but the experience feels more focused on image than guest usability. With better wayfinding, reliable tech, and basic in-room information, this could be a great stay. As it stands, it didn't live up to the hype

Favorite hang-out. Large and varied movie selections. Friendly helpful staff. Fun lobby…read moreexperience. Nice food offerings if you're into that and upstairs bar. Easy online booking and cancellations.

This is our favorite movie theater, we drive two hours to get here. Parking is free and you feel…read moresafe going to & from the lobby. We always pre-purchase our tickets on the business's website so we don't have to fuss with that when we get there, and we go with the 21+ VIP section upstairs. They often have fun specialty drinks for featured movies, creative food and snack options, and being able to have food and drinks delivered right to your theater seat is a huge plus. Another perk are the shops and restaurants immediately around ShowPlace Icon, which make it easy to kill time before the movie or to stroll around if you want to stretch your legs after the movie.

We've done this activity a few times now with the same group of friends and it's always a blast…read more Every visit feels a little different which keeps it exciting. It's super fun but also very active, so be ready to move. Definitely feels like a workout in the best way. There are about ten different rooms and each one has a different challenge, ranging from brain teasers to full-on physical games. I love that there are different levels so it works for all ages and fitness levels. It's great whether you're competitive or just in it for a laugh. The only small downside is that each room only allows up to five people, and we were a group of eight. We had to split into two groups and mostly stuck with our original teams since switching around isn't always practical. If one team is already inside a room, the others have to wait and it eats into your play time. It would be awesome if they could make that part a bit smoother, but honestly it didn't take away from how fun everything else was. We're already planning to keep going back. I'd honestly sign up for a monthly membership if they had one. Way more fun than the gym and such a good way to hang out with friends while staying active.

My brother and sister in law love games and also physical activities and this is such a great…read moreactivity for older kids and adults! There is a flat price for $75 minutes and there's tons of different rooms and timed activities and very challenging. My family likes this location because it doesn't get as busy so you don't have to wait too long for each of the rooms, there are basketball games, color jumping, trivia, running, hiding, and the time flies quickly! You get warm, sweaty, and hot. There are lockers you can tap in and out and water fountains but you do get warm. They have locations all over the North America-- the United States and I think Canada. You gain points/stars and when you reach a certain amount you get free items like a water bottle, keychain, basketball, shirt, etc. Parking is really easy out here.

This was a fun place to visit with friends! We came with a large group (16 of us), and the hosts…read moremade sure everyone was included. A few of our group members came earlier in the year and mentioned that the games were different. So it seems like they might cater the games to different groups/sizes. Everyone was friendly and a bit goofy, making for a fun group activity!

What a fun, albeit pricey, experience! Doug and Justin really brought the game show energy and made…read morethe experience so much more enjoyable. They were patient but perky dealing with a group of neurodivergent girls who did not take their meds that day or have caffeine. Parking was easy since it's in the West End. Bathrooms are single stall, clean and spacious. They had everything you needed to get into the game from drinks, energy, spunky banter with just a few minor technical issues.