Minneapolis has quietly become one of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives‘ favorite stops. We pulled every Minneapolis restaurant Guy Fieri has featured on the show, kept the 19 that are still open and still highly rated (4.4 stars and up, hundreds to thousands of real Google reviews), and ranked them by popularity. Here’s where to eat on your next trip.
1. Holy Land
Mediterranean, Dessert · $$ · 4.5★ (4,973 Google reviews)
Holy Land earned its spot on the show for Mediterranean dishes that regulars rave about, and the 4.5-star average from 4,973 reviewers backs it up.
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Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 5 — “Global Greats” (August 12, 2016)
Address: 2513 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: +1 612-781-2627
Website: holylandbrand.com
See the full Holy Land listing →
2. Kramarczuk Sausage Company
Sandwich · $$ · 4.8★ (4,467 Google reviews)
Known for over-stuffed sandwiches, Kramarczuk Sausage Company still draws a crowd — a 4.8-star rating from 4,467 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 17 — “Hometown Heroes” (December 25, 2014)
Address: 215 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 612-379-3018
Website: www.kramarczuks.com
See the full Kramarczuk Sausage Company listing →
3. Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar
Seafood, Sandwich · $$ · 4.5★ (4,230 Google reviews)
The fresh seafood at Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 4,230 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 2 — “Streamlined Sammies” (April 9, 2012)
Address: 603 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: +1 612-259-7288
Website: www.smack-shack.com
See the full Smack Shack at The 1029 Bar listing →
4. Surly Brewing Company
American · 4.5★ (3,974 Google reviews)
Surly Brewing Company is one of the area’s go-to spots for American classics, with a strong 4.5 stars from 3,974 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 4 — “Chew and Brew” (August 5, 2016)
Address: 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 763-999-4040
Website: surlybrewing.com
See the full Surly Brewing Company listing →
5. Pizzeria Lola
Italian, Pizza · $$ · 4.7★ (3,550 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for Italian comfort food, Pizzeria Lola keeps a 4.7-star rating across 3,550 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 14, Episode 1 — “Triple D All Stars” (April 2, 2012)
Address: 5557 Xerxes Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Phone: +1 612-424-8338
Website: www.pizzerialola.com
See the full Pizzeria Lola listing →
6. Unideli
Other · 4.6★ (3,082 Google reviews)
Unideli earned its spot on the show for a one-of-a-kind menu that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 3,082 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 12 — “Piggin' Out” (November 6, 2015)
Address: 2015 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Phone: +1 612-721-6677
Website: www.unitednoodles.com
See the full Unideli listing →
7. Hai Hai
Asian, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.5★ (2,804 Google reviews)
Known for bold Asian flavors, Hai Hai still draws a crowd — a 4.5-star rating from 2,804 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 9 — “From Vietnamese to Vegan” (November 1, 2024)
Address: 2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: +1 612-223-8640
Website: haihaimpls.com
See the full Hai Hai listing →
8. Victor’s 1959 Café
Mexican · $$ · 4.7★ (2,255 Google reviews)
The Mexican plates at Victor’s 1959 Café clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 2,255 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 9 — “Big Flavor” (September 29, 2008)
Address: 3756 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
Phone: +1 612-827-8948
Website: www.victors1959cafe.com
See the full Victor’s 1959 Café listing →
9. George and the Dragon
Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.7★ (2,112 Google reviews)
George and the Dragon is one of the area’s go-to spots for veg-forward cooking, with a strong 4.7 stars from 2,112 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 10 — “Finger Lickin' Food” (October 9, 2015)
Address: 813 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: +1 612-208-1047
Website: ganddpub.com
See the full George and the Dragon listing →
10. Al’s Breakfast
American, Breakfast · $ · 4.6★ (1,447 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for American classics, Al’s Breakfast keeps a 4.6-star rating across 1,447 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D (3 times):
• Season 1, Episode 12 — “American Cookin'” (July 30, 2007)
• Season 10, Episode 4 — “You Found ‘Em” (September 20, 2010)
• Season 21, Episode 15 — “Best of Breakfast” (December 23, 2014)
Address: 413 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 612-331-9991
Website: www.alsbreakfastmpls.com
See the full Al’s Breakfast listing →
11. Colossal Café (New Location)
American, Mexican, Breakfast, Sandwich, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,366 Google reviews)
Colossal Café (New Location) earned its spot on the show for American classics that regulars rave about, and the 4.6-star average from 1,366 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 10, Episode 13 — “Sandwiches Plus” (December 18, 2010)
Address: 1340 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Phone: +1 651-414-0543
Website: www.colossalcafe.com
See the full Colossal Café (New Location) listing →
12. Modern Café
Breakfast · $$ · 4.7★ (1,317 Google reviews)
Known for a knockout breakfast, Modern Café still draws a crowd — a 4.7-star rating from 1,317 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 13 — “Doin' Their Own Thing” (November 10, 2008)
Address: 3200 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: +1 612-886-3882
Website: moderntimesmpls.com
See the full Modern Café listing →
13. Buster’s on 28th
Other · $$ · 4.5★ (1,301 Google reviews)
The a one-of-a-kind menu at Buster’s on 28th clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.5-star rating across 1,301 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 8 — “Beef It Up” (September 18, 2015)
Address: 4204 S 28th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: +1 612-729-0911
Website: www.busterson28th.com
See the full Buster’s on 28th listing →
14. Red Wagon Pizza Company
Seafood, Pizza, Mediterranean · $$ · 4.6★ (1,242 Google reviews)
Red Wagon Pizza Company is one of the area’s go-to spots for fresh seafood, with a strong 4.6 stars from 1,242 reviews.
Featured on Triple D (2 times):
• Season 25, Episode 6 — “Sausage, Seafood and Shawarma” (September 9, 2016)
• Season 32, Episode 3 — “Takeout: Home Delivery” (May 1, 2020)
Address: 5416 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: +1 612-259-7147
Website: www.redwagon-mpls.com
See the full Red Wagon Pizza Company listing →
15. North Bound Smokehouse and Brewpub
American, BBQ · $$ · 4.5★ (1,214 Google reviews)
A longtime local favorite for American classics, North Bound Smokehouse and Brewpub keeps a 4.5-star rating across 1,214 Google reviews — proof the love didn’t fade after the cameras left.
Featured on Triple D: Season 23, Episode 12 — “Piggin' Out” (November 6, 2015)
Address: 2716 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone: +1 612-208-1450
Website: northboundbrewpub.com
See the full North Bound Smokehouse and Brewpub listing →
16. Emily’s Lebanese Deli
Sandwich, Mediterranean · $ · 4.7★ (985 Google reviews)
Emily’s Lebanese Deli earned its spot on the show for over-stuffed sandwiches that regulars rave about, and the 4.7-star average from 985 reviewers backs it up.
Featured on Triple D: Season 21, Episode 16 — “Memorable Moms” (December 24, 2014)
Address: 641 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: +1 612-379-4069
Website: emilyslebanesedeli.com
See the full Emily’s Lebanese Deli listing →
17. The Wienery
Burger, Breakfast, Sandwich, Vegan/Vegetarian · $ · 4.6★ (810 Google reviews)
Known for burgers, The Wienery still draws a crowd — a 4.6-star rating from 810 diners says the hype is real.
Featured on Triple D: Season 4, Episode 3 — “Burgers and Dogs” (July 28, 2008)
Address: 414 Cedar Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone: +1 612-333-5798
Website: www.wienery.com
See the full The Wienery listing →
18. The Herbivorous Butcher
Southern, Vegan/Vegetarian · $$ · 4.7★ (655 Google reviews)
The Southern home cooking at The Herbivorous Butcher clearly stuck around: it holds a 4.7-star rating across 655 Google reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 25, Episode 3 — “Creole, Cold Cuts and Crepes” (July 15, 2016)
Address: 507 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: +1 612-208-0992
Website: www.theherbivorousbutcher.com
See the full The Herbivorous Butcher listing →
19. OG Zaza Pizza Trailer
Mexican, Pizza · 4.8★ (271 Google reviews)
OG Zaza Pizza Trailer is one of the area’s go-to spots for Mexican plates, with a strong 4.8 stars from 271 reviews.
Featured on Triple D: Season 40, Episode 13 — “Pizza, Latin and Mac” (February 7, 2025)
Address: 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: +1 612-997-0475
Website: ogzazamn.com/ogpizzatrailer
See the full OG Zaza Pizza Trailer listing →
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