Albi Kitchen opens on Nicollet!
Albi Kitchen is a casual cafe where comfort meets tradition, serving comfort food for the modern eater. They believe in the power of food to nurture both body and soul.
Learn more: albikitchen.com
Visit: 1411 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Brit’s Pub
For over thirty years Brit’s Pub has been Minneapolis’s own little corner of the UK. The pub is known for nights by the fireplaces in the winter and lawn bowling on the rooftop deck in the summer – with a whole lot in between including legendary TV football (soccer!) and rugby events.
Learn more: britspub.com
Local coffee shop & brewery preserving Lakes & Legends legacy.
Go-to spot in Loring Park for craft brews, coffee, & camaraderie. Dog-friendly indoors & on paw-tio!
Hours:
- Mon 7am – 2pm
- Tues – Thur 7am – 9pm
- Fri 7am – 11pm
- Sat 9am – 11pm
- Sun 10am – 6pm
Esther’s Table
Some people have a way of making a table feel like more than just a place to eat. Esther Capp was one of them. Known for her warmth, hospitality, and the effortless way she welcomed guests into her home, she understood that the best meals were not just about the food—they were about the people gathered around the table. A great cook and a natural host, Esther made everyone feel like they belonged, inviting friends, family, and even strangers to sit, stay, and share in something meaningful.
That spirit lives on at Esther’s Table, created to honor the legacy of the Capp family and their tradition of hospitality. More than a restaurant, it’s a place built on genuine welcome, good food, and the connections that make a meal memorable. Rooted in something timeless, it carries forward the same warmth and generosity that made Esther’s table so special.
Visit Esther’s Table at 1313 Nicollet Mall. Learn more online at www.estherstablemsp.com.
Hours:
Breakfast
Monday-Friday: 6:30 AM-10:30 AM
Saturday-Sunday: 7:00 AM-11:00 AM
Dinner
Sunday-Thursday: 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Friday-Saturday: 4:00 PM-12:00 AM
Gather for Happy Hour at Esther’s Table, daily 4 – 6pm.
FAWKES Coffee
Coffee with a Cause
By purchasing locally roasted espresso and on-the-go snacks, you are directly supporting Futsal Society 501c3.
With a deep connection to community and soccer, futsal society provides an alternative to club soccer for kids and families who can’t pay to play. Fawkes Alley Coffee employs Futsal Society youth to teach lifelong skills. Its profits help sustain the organization’s growth across the Twin Cities.
Check out the Fawkes Alley Coffee website which provides more information about their mission:
https://www.fawkesalleycoffee.
Gai Noi Restaurant
The much-anticipated Gai Noi restaurant opened its doors! Get ready to savor delicious culinary delights and experience the flavors of a new dining destination right here in Loring Park.
Gai Noi, short for khao gai noi, is a type of short grain glutinous rice emblematic of the northern Xieng Khouang regions of Laos, where chef Ann and her family are from. Also known as ‘little chick’ due to its spotted appearance and small shape, khao niew (sticky rice) is a staple of the Lao diet and is eaten in tandem with nearly all other dishes. So important is sticky rice in Lao culture, most Laotians refer to themselves as ‘luk khao niew’, or ‘children of the sticky rice’, as sticky rice is the sustenance of the people; the central component of any meal and gathering.
Honoring this reference and cultural significance, Gai Noi hopes to be a binding agent for the community and connection to a heritage, culture, and lifestyle worlds apart from our own; a place to gather, share, celebrate, and nourish, coming as you are and being welcomed as luk khao niew.
Our logo, the little chick, was designed by Chicago based Laotian artist Chantala Kommanivanh, who also designed the logos for Lat14 and Khâluna.
We are so excited to share in the journey with all of you! Please follow our new Instagram page to stay up to date on what’s to come.
Gai Noi is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and locatedat 1610 Harmon Place.
gainoimpls.com
Muffin Top Cafe
Located in the heart of Loring Park, our location is perfect and accessible when looking for that perfect espresso, smoothie or frappe. Open 7 AM-4 PM daily, stop in for a sweet treat or a great cup of coffee.
Nicollet Diner
New location, same great people.
The Nicollet Diner has relocated to Grant and Nicollet but still offers the same high quality breakfast, burgers, fries and milkshakes it always has 24-7-365. Come check out the new space or order take-out or delivery at https://thenicolletdiner.
Visit us at 1333 Nicollet Mall
Ping’s Szechuan Bar & Grill
Ping’s Szechuan Bar & Grill features award winning Asian cuisine including Szechuan, Cantonese, Mandarin, and Hunan dishes. All dishes are made to order with delicious sauces that have been carried down through generations. Thank you for visiting our web site and we hope to see you soon!
Learn more: pingsmpls.com
Prairie Kitchen & Bar ~ Located at The Hyatt
A sophisticated addition to the vibrant downtown Minneapolis dining scene, Prairie Kitchen and Bar features new American cuisine in a fast-casual concept with a hot breakfast buffet in the morning, and a full bar serving local brews and handcrafted cocktails at night. The 360 degree bar, expansive lounge, and outdoor patio provide a comfortable restaurant atmosphere that overlooks a stunning two-story stone fireplace with views of Nicollet Mall.
Update From On The Rox
Craft Cocktails, Elevated… Above The Nicollet Diner & Roxy’s Cabaret. We feature a brilliant craft cocktail menu in a modern cocktail lounge with 2 expansive outdoor patios! This is the perfect spot for happy hour 4-6PM weekdays, gathering with friends or a nightcap after an amazing date. Join us for Happy Hour Karaoke, Thursdays from 5-8PM. Visit us at 1333 Nicollet Mall
Check us out at https://mplsontherox.com
On the RoX has Decked the Halls and is decorated for the holidays with events happening most weeknights and a great space to unwind and feel the holiday vibes. Come on down for Mistletoe Monday, Tinsel Tuesday, Trivia Mafia Wednesday or Happy Hour Karaoke Thursday! Get all the details at mplsontherox.com
Mother Clucker’s Pizza
Mother Clucker’s Pizza is open in the former home of The Nicollet Diner. Stop by and see the space, play some darts or pinball and have drink with us. Karaoke 9PM-1AM! More info at mothercluckerspizza.com
Mother Cluckers Pizza & Muffin Top Cafe now features a few amazing breakfast items and a new line of fantastic breakfast pizzas! Checkout the menu at mothercluckerspizza.com
Visit Sonora Grill, our new business
Not feeling like cooking dinner? No worries, Sonora Grill is within Marquee! Nothing like some tacos and margaritas to end the day
Update From Roxy’s Cabaret
Minneapolis’s most glamorous drag queens star in an immersive entertainment experience featuring world class celebrity and female impersonators while you enjoy exquisite cocktails and the best food, fun and fabulocity downtown has to offer. Live shows 5 nights a week starring Nina DiAngelo, Monica West and RuPaul’s drag race winner BeBe Zahara Benet, for show times or tickets visit https://roxyscabaret.
Roxy’s has all of your holiday favorites playing through December for Cult Cinema Sundays like Elf, A Christmas Story, Home Alone and Christmas Vacation. Details at roxyscabaret/movies
Visit us at 1333 Nicollet Mall