A Guide to the Twin Cities’ Latest Restaurant and Bar Openings

Coffee in the Mill District, Italian fare in St. Paul, and more openings around town

This is a curated, running list of new restaurant and bar openings and reopenings in the Twin Cities (and some in the suburbs) in 2024. Did we miss something? Reach out at minneapolis@eater.com.

January

Bûcheron

What: A new French American bistro from Jeanie and Adam Ritter, both alums of Gavin Kaysen’s restaurants Bellecour and Demi, respectively. This menu emulates France’s bistronomy movement by merging fine dining techniques with essential dishes like venison tartare, grilled carrots in yogurt, and sticky toffee cake. It’s wise to make a reservation, but seats at the bar and counter are held for walk-ins.

Where: 4257 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis

Learn more: A New French American Bistro Fires Up in South Minneapolis

Muddy Paws Cheesecake

What: With the help of a $40,000 order from CNBS’s Marcus Lemonis, Muddy Paws Cheesecake has officially reopened, after temporarily closing earlier this month. Owner Tami Cabrera has launched a new website, but she’s serving the same creamy, scratch-made cheesecakes in St. Louis Park.

Where: 3359 Gorham Ave, St. Louis Park

Learn more: CNBC star places $40,000 order to help save Muddy Paws Cheesecake

C.R.E.A.M. Cafe

What: A new coffee shop and cafe from Gerard and Brittney Klass, serving banana chai lattes and coffee flights alongside caprese flatbread, croissants, and hefty breakfast sandwiches. A sister restaurant, Klassics Kitchen + Cocktails, is coming soon.

Where: 428 S. Second Street, Minneapolis

Learn more: On Instagram

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen

What: Pimento’s newest, biggest location, with a full rum bar, ample seating, and a stage for live music, plus the usual menu of Kingston-style jerk chicken, slow-roasted jerk pork, curry veggies, and braised oxtail.

Where: 354 Wabasha Street N., St. Paul

Learn more: Pimento Jamaican Kitchen now open downtown — til 2 a.m. on weekends

Andiamo Italian Ristorante

What: A third location of Italian restaurant Andiamo, serving dishes like spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alla romano, and pizza.

Where: 80 Snelling Ave N., St. Paul

Learn more: Suburban favorite Andiamo set to open on Snelling Avenue next year

Mrs. Dessert and Kumpir

What: A new northeast shop serving kumpir — buttery Turkish-style baked potatoes heaped with cheese, meat, and an amalgam of toppings — plus sweets like baklava, pisachio basbousa, and crepes.

Where: 339 22nd Ave NE, Minneapolis

Learn more: New Northeast Restaurant Is the First in MN Serving Kumpir

My Burger

What: A new Edina location of the popular Minnesota burger chain, also serving milkshakes and malts.

Where: 4945 W. 77th Street, Edina

Learn more: On Instagram