My last lunch in Minneapolis before flying back home was at Hell's Kitchen. I went with the Lemon…read moreRicotta Pancakes. So good! I also had endless refills of diet soda, or diet pop as it's said here. Our waiter was on it! If you use a credit card, they apply an additional percentage to help offset processing cost. Try to pay cash if you can.

Staff is welcoming Place has two bars, on my visit one was…read morehosting a gathering so obviously went to the less gathered Caesar salad came out lightning fast. Mostly romaine hearts but slice parm and sweet tomatoes made up. Main entree is what drew me in, can't visit the land of 10k lakes for several days and not try walleye. Garlic mash was great, broccoli rabe was steamed and buttered well too Walleye was ok, breading needed a little more seasoning.

Great, fresh food & fast customer service! I will absolutely be back to try something else on the…read moremenu, everything looked and sounded great!

I would go 4.5 stars if that was possible. A very good rendition of a NY style Jewish Deli,…read moreincluding the attitude. I stupidly asked if I could get a pickle with my sandwich (since I didn't see it listed). The owner was quick to give me a stern look and said, "This is a deli." Ha, ha, duh. Of course it would include a pickle. My Sid Hartman's Favorite Pastrami Sandwich with added Cheddar Cheese (they don't have American Cheese), was really good on a very nice caraway rye bread. I wasn't crazy about the Potato Salad, but it was ok. Oh, and the pickle was good. Would definitely stop in again if downtown for lunch.

My friends and I stopped into this JJ location and had the best customer service we've ever had…read more Craig was so cheerful and made us feel so at home. His sidekick was also wonderful and made delicious sandwiches (sorry queen, don't know your name). Give them a raise for carrying Minneapolis on their backs!

They never deliver on time! Schedule a 3:30 pm delivery! They deliver my food at 4:30!…read moreLike, what's the point of you guys putting delivery time options if you won't be doing it and just deliver whenever you feel like doing it!

While staying at the Royal Sonesta hotel for a conference, I dined at the Wood + Paddle Eatery two…read moretimes during my stay. Wood + Paddle is located inside of the Royal, it's their hotel restaurant. On my first night in Minneapolis, I'd arrived to the hotel for check-in around dinner time. Not sure where to go and tired from the flight, I headed down to the lobby and walked over. When I asked if I could get a table for 1, she asked me if I would be comfortable with eating at the bar. It was a Sunday night, so I think she wanted to reserve tables for parties of two or more. I was fine with it, but I noticed there were quite a few empty tables. A few days later, I had lunch with a colleague here. We got seated at a table, and the service was really good. Our waiter was attentive and made sure we kept our lunch within our time requirements so we could get back to the conference without issue. The food was really good. I tried to order or sample local or MN specialties during my trip. Below are the menu items that I tried: - Bison Burger with Fries - State Fair Cheese Curds (w/ house made, smoked ketchup) - Pork Chop (w/ a Norwegian inspired sauce) - Habanero Wings

Food came out fairly quick after ordering, but it wasn't too busy during 5:30-6pm on a weekday…read more You can customize the fries and how well the patty is done. Bison burger patty had a charred taste. The garlic dry rub wings have a good salt and dryness to them. The flourless chocolate torte is a satisfying dessert. Rich, creamy, tangy, and indulgent. I feel like they are missing out on a happy hour menu.

Had this dish at Local and it was really well done. The salmon was cooked perfectly--crispy on the…read moreoutside, tender and flaky inside, and full of flavor without being heavy. The sauce added just enough richness and depth without overpowering the fish. Everything on the plate felt balanced and thoughtfully put together. Simple ingredients, cooked right, and presented cleanly. It's the kind of dish that doesn't try too hard but still hits exactly how you want it to. Solid meal, great execution, and definitely something I'd order again.

The Local as a whole is a neat experience and was comfortably busy on a Saturday evening. We…read morevisited specifically for the Gaelic Glow decor and Wandering Whimsy event. The event seemed a bit disorganized as we were taken to be seated and then left outside the room by the hostess as she set up tables and menus for several minutes. Our server was great and the drinks and appetizer-Calamari-was good.

Really nice sandwich at a great price. One of my favorite places in The skyway. Long lines and I…read morewish the building was in a bit better shape but I am happy we have this!

Good rock-solid place to get a sammitch (as we Pittsburghers call 'em). Dagwood's is a Blondie…read more(the comic strip, not the band) themed place, based of course on her husband. They have quite a large menu and I've tried both the Pastrami Deli and the Turkey Breast Dagwood. You can order them anyway you want, and you can ask anybody that I likes my sammitches and I loves 'em piled high.

Very good chicken bacon wrap made quickly with a friendly employee at a good price. There was…read moreplenty of seating and I was eating my food within minutes of walking through the door! Will definitely be back!

Dave's is great…read more Downtown Skyway restaurants took a hit, but Dave's has prevailed because they have great food and a really great crew of people that work there. Dave's is packed every day at lunch time . PRO TIP: You can order online and pick up your food in advance. Their breakfast menu is great too ! A fan of their chili, both the beef chili as well as their turkey chili ! The split pea soup is wonderful , as is the broccoli cheddar soup. Some of my favorite items there are the patty melt the grilled chicken sandwich and any of the salad, salads or wraps!

Incredible authentic Middle eastern Cuisine. Had the gyro and pasta salad. Highly recommend.read more

Just started working downtown and tagged along on a lunch run since I'd never been. It's a small,…read moremainly to-go spot with a definite "mom and pop" vibe. Everything is on a chalkboard and prices may or may not end up being what you expect. $22 for a lunch box is highway robbery in my book. Got a Falafel Lunch Box and the salad was the best part; mainly because of all the oil. The falafel (4 small) was pretty bad. Texture and (I assume) taste of a dish sponge. I assume they come frozen from a wholesaler. The hummus (~4Tbsp) was fine, but nothing to write home about. The dolma were also "ok". Not really any flavor other than oil. The pita was also standard packaged type. If this box was $11-12 I would be thrilled, but charging 2x that is criminal. Maybe the shawarma is worth it, but I don't eat much meat so I don't think I'll be back.

A couple weeks ago, I was at the Government Center around lunch time, and was excited to be able to…read moretry some food trucks! However, I realized that it was early November, and some of the usual players were done for the season. As I was about to admit defeat and grab something from Panera, I see Scratch Food Truck and I was saved :) They have a nice selection of sandwiches; I was heavily debating between the pork & shrimp patty, the sesame beef, and the fried chicken. The jalapeno slaw on the fried chicken sandwich won me over in the end, though. The fried chicken sandwich comes on a long bun, and is absolutely delicious. The slaw is spicy and tangy, and paired with the crisp fried chicken and mayonnaise, it makes for a very excellent sandwich. They make their own chips here, too, and you get a very generous portion with your sandwich. I'll definitely be coming back here.

Tried Scratch out for lunch and LOVED it! Great addition to the Food Truck industry in Minneapolis!…read moreThe chef incorporates an asian taste to his food. There's a selection of sandwiches and wraps. I went there yesterday and they had rolls on the menu! Two of us ordered the Pork/Shrimp sandwich, and another the sesame beef. The sandwiches are definitely large in size, perfect for any large appetite. Comes with tasty fried chips....not sure what the oil used was but very tasty! Everything is made to order, but still a quick turnaround! The pork/shrimp sandwich came with (what I believe) a tasty mango-type slaw and 'mystery' sauce that really created a 'light' asian taste to it. Not heavy at all, regardless of the size of the sandwich! All of us enjoyed our lunch and plan on coming back for more!

I stopped by here two weeks ago and I haven't stopped thinking about my sandwich since. I really…read morewaffled on whether I should check out this food cart or the dandelion kitchen one or any of the other food carts I hadn't been to yet... but man, I am so glad I stopped here. I got the bulgogi sandwich, a whole one, of course. Go big or go home. A whole sandwich was only $6, and is definitely a full meal. This was some of the best bulgogi meat I've ever had. A little sweet, a little sour, and a little spicy. And A LOT of it. Even the bread was great! And it didn't get soggy at all, even when I saved half of my sandwich for the inevitable 3pm snack attack. I'm in my best journal article writing mode when I'm continuously eating, you know. They do not skimp on the meat in your sandwich here, so fear not hungry gents and ladies of downtown Minneapolis. This is one of my favorite food carts (which I always seem to say) and a top notch spot to get your hangriness cured. If you have never experienced being hangry, it is the unfortunate combination of very hungry and becoming increasingly angry as a result.