Minnesota’s food scene is constantly evolving, and our team is always out exploring to find the newest restaurants, cafes, and hidden gems worth checking out.
At Wassup Minnesota, we’ve spent years highlighting local businesses, discovering unique food spots, and sharing them with our growing community across the state. From neighborhood cafes to new restaurant openings, we’re always keeping an eye on what’s popping up next.
Here are five new restaurants and cafes in Minnesota that we’re excited about right now.
1. Grab Thai – Hopkins
One of the newest Thai spots in the west metro is Grab Thai, bringing fast, authentic Thai street food to Hopkins.
The concept is simple. Quick service Thai food that’s easy to grab and go, similar to a fast casual setup, but with bold authentic flavors.
They’re already getting attention for their boat noodle soups, rich Thai curries, and classic dishes like Pad Kra Pao.
If you love Thai food and want something quick but still authentic, this one should be on your radar.
525 Blake Rd N, Hopkins, MN 55343
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grabthaimn/
Website: https://www.grabthaimn.com/
2. Asal Bee Cafe – Burnsville
A brand new cafe in Burnsville, Asal Bee Cafe is bringing something unique to the south metro with a menu centered around high quality imported honey from Yemen.
Their drinks and desserts feature honey in creative ways, from specialty honey coffees and refreshers to bubble waffles topped with real honeycomb.
It’s quickly becoming a destination for anyone who loves unique cafe drinks and cozy coffee shop vibes.
14025 Grand Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
Website: https://asalbee.com/
3. Dream Chicken – Minneapolis
Fried chicken fans now have a new spot to try in the North Loop.
Dream Chicken recently opened inside Graze Food Hall and is serving up a full lineup of fried chicken sandwiches that look seriously stacked.
The menu features seven different sandwiches, including flavors like Nashville Hot, Zesty Caesar, and even a Chicken Bánh Mì.
They also have tenders, nuggets, curly fries, waffle fries, Dream Slaw, Texas toast, and over 10 house-made sauces to mix and match.
Located inside Graze Food Hall (First Floor)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamcreamerymn/
More info: https://www.grazenorthloop.com/dream-chicken
4. Pizza Luna – Minneapolis
Another exciting addition to Midtown Global Market is Pizza Luna, serving up pizza by the slice or whole pies.
They offer 10″ and 16″ pizzas, making it easy whether you’re grabbing a quick slice or sharing with friends.
Two menu items we’re especially excited about are the buffalo chicken pizza and their deluxe pizza.
920 E Lake St., Minneapolis
Website: https://www.pizzalunamn.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pizzalunamn/
5. Champa Cafe – Minneapolis
Located inside the Minneapolis Skyway, Champa Cafe is a weekday cafe offering a mix of drinks and light bites.
They’re open Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm and are known for drinks like their matcha cloud, Vietnamese americano, and refreshing coconut limeade.
They also serve sandwiches and even offer affordable charcuterie for just $5, making it an easy lunch stop for anyone working downtown.
330 Second St S, Minneapolis, MN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champacafe.msp/
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/champa-cafe/home
Minnesota continues to see new restaurants and cafes popping up all over the state, and we’ll keep sharing the ones worth checking out.
If you discover a new restaurant or cafe we should know about, let us know. We’re always looking for the next great spot.