Looking to enjoy some sunshine this late-winter weekend? Temperatures are expected to warm into the 60s again, potentially hitting 70 on Sunday. Here are six Twin Cities spots opening their patios up — at least for the weekend — to help you enjoy some food, beverages and good company along with the mild weather.
Early spring Twin Cities restaurant patio guide
Minnesotans are headed into a weekend that promises more unusually warm weather. Looking for quality time on a patio? These breweries and restaurants are game to help you welcome meteorological spring.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
March 1, 2024 at 6:36PM
Bauhaus Brew Labs
The patio will be bumping this weekend at the Northeast Minneapolis brewery, where local favorite Animales Barbecue will return early in the season on Sunday. There will also be a vintage market and portable saunas on Sunday.
1315 Tyler St NE., Minneapolis, Bauhaus Brew Labs
Surly
Surly will ring in the Leap Year by opening up its patio, beer garden and patio bar for the weekend.
520 Malcolm Av. SE., Minneapolis, surlybrewing.com
Reverie Cafe + Bar
Have a beer and a bite to eat (outside!) at the plant-based bar.
1517 E. 35th St., Minneapolis, reveriempls.com
Eat Street Crossing
The Nicollet Ave food hall’s patio is always open for business.
2819 Nicollet Av. S., Minneapolis, eatstreetcrossing.com
Schell’s Brewery
Live near New Ulm or headed in that direction? There will be live music by the Bockfest Boys and The White Iron Band, beer and traditional Bavarian food at the historic brewery’s Bockfest on Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
1860 Schell Road, New Ulm, schellsbrewery.com
Urban Growler Brewing Company
The St. Paul beer garden has been open all winter. This weekend, they can probably turn off the fire pits.
2325 Endicott St., St. Paul, www.urbangrowlerbrewing.com
Deep-fried puffy tacos, dough ‘knots’ and s’mores ice cream sandwiches scored high on our list.
