1. 7th Street Entry
8.3
701 1st Ave N (on 7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Downtown West · 36 tips and reviews
MPLSco: One of the most intimate show venues in the Twin Cities
City Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2010. It’s small enough topromise an intimate performance but big enough to catch popular acts.
City Pages: Voted Best Rock Club by City Pages in 2012! The intimate space is the best place to see a band before they hit it big. Tickets are pretty cheap, sight lines are perfect, & sound is typically flawless.
3. Aster Cafe
8.8
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 100 tips and reviews
Jennifer Holley: Great place for an intimate concert.
City Pages: The space features an extensive and quirky beer and wine list, specialty tea-infused cocktails, and an ambiance that is at once cozy and relaxed. Read more.
Carlos Serero: I like it when there’s live music, makes it a nice atmosphere. Sitting out in the patio can be a nice scenery in the warm weather. Overall, a nice cozy place
4. Mojo Coffee Gallery
8.9
2205 California St NE Ste 102 (22nd Ave NE), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Bottineau · 7 tips and reviews
Gwen Vargas: This is a great place to get work done. Homey setting, great coffee, and nice calming music. Plus there is parking on the side of the building.
Ben B: Grab a drink and enjoy their quiet and cozy patio.
Tanya Troska: A great space for focused creativity. Plug in & get some solid work done while enjoying a cup of coffee/tea, or some fun menu items. NOTE: be warned, the chai was some of the sweetest I've ever had.
5. Spyhouse Coffee
8.8
945 Broadway St NE (at Tyler St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Northeast Park · 80 tips and reviews
Molly Nicholson: The cozy atmosphere if you are looking to pull out your laptop and chill. Lines can go out the door in the summer.
Andrew Miller: Great coffee at a price similar to Starbucks or Caribou, but with a cozy feel. Tabletops and chairs are comfortable; great place to accomplish work or study. Parking is a bit rough during busy times.
Heavy Table: Get the seasonal: from a lemon-rosemary or cherry-almond latte to espresso tonic, the result is always tasty.
7. Grand Cafe
8.0
3804 Grand Ave S (at W 38 St), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Kingfield · 38 tips and reviews
Emmy Anderson: Cozy, romantic spot. Start with the melange and then try the shortribs. Yum!
Quinn R: The epitome of local quality. Lovely, cozy, ecclectic atmosphere w/ a wonderful menu for any meal! Try the couscous for lunch, the granola for bfast and any fish special for dinner.
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine: Best Brunch 2012 - The food is easy, but interesting, rather how you need it in a foggy morning. But there is something essentially homey and comforting about Grand. Read more.
8. French Meadow Cafe
8.8
2610 Lyndale Ave S (at 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Whittier · 134 tips and reviews
Rohn Jay Miller: Great dinners! Surprisingly intimate, great food, good wine specials. Candlelit.
Saul Singh: Great breakfast. Organic food in a cozy atmosphere!
alli: egg benedict, crab cake benedict, quiche, souffle, creme brulee
Shanna GD: Very intimate venue, great sound and the addition of the balcony makes it a unique place to see a show.
Sarah Anderson: Great for a more intimate feeling concert. Read more.
Courtney: The mezzanine tickets are SO worth the extra $10 - a fraction of the people, your own bar & bathroom as well as tables and seating; the venue is so intimate, there's really not a bad seat in the house
11. The Kenwood
8.8
2115 W 21st St (Penn), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Kenwood · 36 tips and reviews
City Pages: Classically elegant dining in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Choose from a wide array of brunch and lunch items for your midday meal. Voted Best Lunch by City Pages Best of 2014!
Kaja Simpson: Awesome brunch!! The huevos rancheros are amazing!!
City Pages: Kenwood offers a take on the humble pancake. Consisting of cakes that are served with a hunk of black-walnut-studded, sweet cream butter that oozes pleasantly as it melts, releasing the toasty nuts. Read more.
13. Eli's Food & Cocktails
9.0
1225 E Hennepin Ave (at 13th St N), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Loring Park · 75 tips and reviews
Heather Rist: Go to Eli's Food and Cocktail with friends or on a cozy date. Order the cobb salad and get crazy by adding steak to the salad. Exceptional. Don't forget to order a glass of wine from their great list. Read more.
City Pages: Eli"s is the primo neighborhood bar for downtown Minneapolis dwellers, the kind of place suitable for beer with a buddy or an intimate date. Read more.
jennifer kotas: Always good, and they serve full menu until midnight!!!!
14. Victor's 1959 Cafe
9.1
3756 Grand Ave S (West 38th St), Minneapolis, MN
Cuban Restaurant · Kingfield · 100 tips and reviews
Jaye Jalso: Friendly prompt service, adorable interior, cozy atmosphere, and amazing food. Didn't expect great Cuban in Minneapolis!
Weilyn: Cuban hash and bistec criollo were both great for brunch :)
Haeyoon Chang: Everything here is amazing. Even though I live nowhere by it anymore I make a point to drive out. My boyfriend liked his Cuban sandwich so much he got up and hugged the chef.
15. The Trylon
8.4
3258 Minnehaha Ave (at E 33rd St), Minneapolis, MN
Movie Theater · Longfellow · 13 tips and reviews
Cassie Utt: Alright popcorn, but the film options are fantastic! It is a very intimate theatre.
Maria G: Amazing popcorn, intimate movie experience, and amazing staff!
Hot Wings: Always a great experience: old classics, new independent films. Classic sodas or fancy organics. Delicious popcorn with either butter or weird seasonings. Staff are always friendly.