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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Monthly, and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Updated August 2026.
CC Club · Whittier
CC Club is a Lyndale Avenue institution built around inexpensive drinks, straightforward bar food, pool and a lived in neighborhood atmosphere. The Minnesota Star Tribune's dive bar guide profiles the Whittier fixture and its enduring role in Minneapolis music and nightlife history. A broad mix of regulars and newcomers keeps the room active without sanding away its old bar character.
Mayslack's · Northeast
Mayslack's pairs a classic Northeast barroom with a menu known for roast beef sandwiches and substantial portions. The Minnesota Star Tribune's dive bar guide profiles the Fourth Street fixture as both a drinking spot and a place where the food carries its own history. Live music, neighborhood regulars and the longstanding sandwich tradition give the bar a purpose beyond inexpensive drinks.
Ted Cooks 19th Hole BBQ · Minneapolis
Ted Cook's 19th Hole Barbecue is a longstanding South Minneapolis counter for ribs, chicken, beef, and pork finished with its signature sauces. Service remains takeout-focused, matching the direct style of the cooking. The East 38th Street shop anchors this enduring neighborhood institution and keeps the seed away from similarly named barbecue listings.