A friend just told me she has some out-of-town friends who just moved here and she’s looking for some great places to eat in Minneapolis that won’t break the bank. What am I missing?
Counter-service/fast-casual/chef-driven
World Street Kitchen
Be’wiched Deli
Foxy Falafal – St. Paul, but so close to 280 – it counts
Midtown Global Market – especially Sonora Grill, Hot Indian Foods, La Loma Tamales
Broders Deli
Sit-down delicious/casual
Brasa
Hola Arepa
Mexican/Thai/Vietnamese
Quang
Jasmine Deli
Maya Cuisine
Chimborazo
Pizza
Black Sheep Coal Fired
Pizza Nea
Punch Pizza
Gastropub
Republic Mpls
Pat’s Tap
Lake and Irving
Hot right now
Revival (fried chicken – just opened, might be crazy busy)
Surly Beer Hall
The Hungry Newsman 
Zeke’s – fabulous food
Peppers and Fries – great variety
Both on Lake Street in Minneapolis
Prairie Dogs
Smoke in the Pit – awesome takeout BBQ
Matt’s Bar – a must for any visitor
seasonal: Tinfish, Seasalt, Bread & Pickle