This is not just a sandwich spot. This is community…read more I loved visiting Mary's Deli and getting in line with all the locals from Minnesota. Everything I had here was amazing but my fav was the egg sandwich with bacon and a side of hash browns. I loved that this place is so communal and a safe place for everyone! I highly recommend and can't wait to go again.

Marty's Deli is absolutely worth the hype! The breakfast sandwich was incredible and definitely…read morelived up to the buzz. Since it's become such a popular spot in Minneapolis, don't be surprised to see lines out the door on weekends -- getting there early is definitely the move. I've only tried breakfast so far, but after this experience I'm already excited to go back and check out their lunch menu!

The Briar is a trendy neighborhood cafe and bar. The space is open and bright, decorated…read morenostalgically. Although it is mostly popular with a younger, well-to-do crowd, the owners make an effort to contribute to social justice through anti-ICE organizing, free hygeine supplies in gender-neutral bathrooms, etc. It gets super busy during the Saturday brunch hours, so be prepared to wait a bit! We were lucky and got a table quickly but it was very crowded and loud for a bit. They seemed a bit short-staffed, too, although everyone we encountered was still friendly and helpful. The food and drinks are superb! The portions are on the smaller side but they're actually priced accordingly, which is rare these days. We highly enjoyed the waffle and the pork cutie.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this spot yet! I've stopped in here for evening drinks and maybe…read morea few morning drinks too! They have a delicious espresso martini, yummy breakfast sandwiches, cafe drinks, and even a curated dinner menu. This is very small space is made even smaller in the winter without their patio space available. It is always busy and they definitely have some regulars! Order at the bar, take a number, and sit down. Cozy quaint interior. I love that they are creative with their menu and rotate items. Some things can be hit or miss based on personal tastes, but overall the food is crafted skillfully and with care! My favorite breakfast sandwich is the Chefs Special Cutie! I've tried most of them! The Lily Tomlin is also something I would typically love (like a Monte Cristo) but the garlic completes too much with the marmalade. My partner also thoroughly enjoyed the creamy Chai Tea in a ceramic cup! Residential street parking, but not too hard to find a spot.

One of those places you could drive by and not even know they have a grill with food options. If…read moreyou do pull in though I highly recommend the Philly. I had heard this from others and read a lot of positive reviews on it as well. They are done quickly (10 minutes or so) and combined with fries it's tough to even finish the whole thing. Both the philly and the fries were cooked great and are an awesome quick option here in Northeast.

The new deli and menu is truly amazing! Home cooked food with all sorts of options. We had the…read morechicken fried rice, cranberry cream cheese wonton, spicy stir fry noodles, and a Philly cheesesteak. All made from scratch in 20 minutes for takeout. Soooo good

Meatball mondays! I've gone for Meatball Monday a few times, and while it's not a transcendental…read moreexperience, it is very enjoyable. It's a cool little place, with a nice bar, and community stuff like trivia night. It's casual and good quality, and you can watch the kitchen at work from the counter. Check it out.

This is a great breakfast place. I've had their breakfast burrito three times now and it's…read moreconsistently great. Love the atmosphere inside, they have lots of plants and cool decor. It's meter street parking but I've never had an issue finding a spot. The meatballs and sausage were amazing, but the pothole pie was really bland. We think they may have forgotten to add seasoning. Some of the tables are pretty small so if you're ordering a few things you may have to arrange the plates carefully to have everything fit. The servers are always really friendly and coffee is good here too. I'm between 4 or 5 stars only because of the pothole pie, but if they fixed that it would get 5 stars from me for sure! (Pictures of pothole pie and meatballs & sausage are from after we had started eating them)

My FAVE spot for banh mi's, but their spring rolls are also some of my faves. Always super fresh…read more Their staff are friendly and the prices are super reasonable. A great NE staple that definitely deserves more hype.

My first time to Lu's was just okay. I had had their sandwiches through catering before and was…read moreimpressed, but the grilled pork banh mi I got last week was a bit unevenly dressed and the bread a bit dry. This was around 5p so maybe earlier in the day is better. I also tried some wontons and they were not great-- too much cream cheese and not crispy enough. Atleast the price is right! Plenty of parking in the Red20 building which is a nice amenity in this neighborhood.

I informed the cashier I was torn between 2 sandwiches and she enthusiastically pointed out the…read morebenefits of both! I ultimately decided on the Titan due to the accolades she had given for the pesto sauce. My order was prepared quickly and she definitely pointed to the exact flavor mix I was seeking today. The sun-dries tomatoes provided a great taste that gave the sandwich just what it needed. The staff definitely is great here!

The name was Intriguing, so I stopped in. They offer a variety of tasty sandwiches and combos…read more Itnwas worth stopping in and sampling the menu. The food and prices were reasonable and worth checking out

This restaurant is elite. Some of the best sandwiches in Minneapolis for flavor and quality.read more

Loved it! I wish I didn't wait a year since moving into the neighborhood. Pretty simple menu, but…read morethey do it well. The sandwiches come with a side of potato chips. They aren't over salted and they are super thin and crunchy. I tried the Philly style sandwich and my partner tried the hot Italian sandwich. We both were impressed between the amount of meat and also how chewy the bread was. Friendly staff was a plus too. We will be back soon.

I've been meaning to try Kramarczuk's for years. This lunch I just had did not disappoint!…read more Their Reuben came highly recommended - and I agree that it is incredible. I also really enjoyed the Ukrainian meatball with butter noodles and tomato cream sauce. Something about that combo is dreamy! The meatball is tender and the sauce is just the perfect balance of creamy and tomato-y. The restaurant side has a cafeteria-style setup. There's also a deli with so many meats, bread, snacks, and condiments. Service was fantastic and everyone was friendly. There's a small parking lot for use while shopping there but it can definitely fill up.

I stopped by for a weekend lunch and was amazed to see a line of about 50 people waiting to order…read morefood! Great sign for the business, but it was a long wait! As always, I got the meatball with the tomato cream sauce; that sauce is the best!!!! We also got the pierogis but they weren't as good as usual, I think they were over fried and dry, and just didn't taste like I remember. Overall, I love this spot and the Eastern European comfort food they serve.

4.5/5 Stopped here…read morefor happy hour on a Friday and got $5 vegan/veg beyond sliders and boneless vegan wings, tots and beer. Wings only have two spice options (Sriracha or buffalo sauce) and we got the buffalo sauce, very spicy and the wings were kinda cold - we would skip these next time. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, Huge vegetarian/vegan menu Can't wait to go back!

The food was so good! Not pictured because we devoured them were the vegetarian rooster wings -…read more10/10!!! Everything was amazing. Appreciated the dedicated separate vegetarian menu (which also had vegan adjustments available for most). Our server was also super kind and noticed which menu side we were using when I forgot to specify. Last, but certainly not least was the decor in here. I loved it soooo much, heck I event want to buy some of paintings they have up!!! They do have prints of some available too. Tl;dr I definitely recommend! Great food and place, parking was also easy to find nearby.

I moved into the area about a half year ago and have passed this spot more times than I can count…read more I finally stopped in and was curious about their ultimate cheesesteak. I love myself a cheesesteak and I wanted to see if this would be a new favorite I'd enjoy wearing out. They loaded this sandwich with onions, green peppers, and mushrooms. They added some of their pasta sauce on the bottom as well. The sandwich was good, but I thought it needed a bit more flavoring/spices. The bread was some of the softest I've experienced though and the cheese was a good amount. The combo was paired with a pickle spear and a bag of potato chips. This may sound strange, but can potato chips steal the show? Because they did. Super crunch and salty. Yum-O! I tried their coleslaw too and it seemed like to sat there awhile. It was tasteless and I ended up throwing the pint out. I will say the staff here are very friendly and helped me decide on some sandwiches and gave me an honest review of their favorites and least favorites. I appreciate that. I'm sure those chips will bring me back in the future and I'll be open to trying another sandwich.

Finally visited Marinos Deli for a quick sandwich at lunch after I read a story about this…read moremom-and-pop business in NE Minneapolis. Conveniently located off Johnson NE (free parking on the street), this local restaurant serves up some good hoagies, sub-marino sandwiches (see what I did there?), pasta, and other Italian food. It's a unique restaurant because it's kind of like a deli and fast casual restaurant with a few tables inside, but when I arrived shortly after 1 pm, it was pretty empty. Overall, the service was great, it's a family-owned place and the mother and daughter were working and were very pleasant. The place smells terrific, if you like Italian food and good sauces. While the decor is a step-back in time, I really enjoyed the taxidermy walleyes which is a true reflection of being a Minnesota business. The sandwich I selected was good, came with a small bag of chips, and wasn't too pricey - the prices are actually pretty good, but the only thing I would say is the sizes aren't huge. I recommend Marinos if you are in the neighborhood and definitely want to try the pasta and meat ravioli next time!