By As the weather gets colder and the pandemic continues, many restaurants are adapting to cold weather. Though many have decided to suspend dining in, some are adding heaters and fireplaces. Others are getting creative with inflatable igloos and greenhouses for individual groups. Some plan on making indoor dining as safe as possible. These five restaurants are finding great ways to adapt to the cold weather and continue to serve great food and drinks.
1. Hope Breakfast Bar
Hope Breakfast Bar, located in St. Paul, provides the perfect way to have breakfast and provide support for local businesses. Hope Breakfast Bar has found a couple of creative ways to adapt to the cold weather. They still offer patio seating with new fireplaces and heaters in place. They also provide blankets for sale upon request. Another way they have managed to adapt to the cold weather is the patio dome experience. These domes are available for up to four people. They provide a safer than indoor seating option that is comfortable and warm.
Address: 1 S Leech St, St Paul, MN 55102
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · More details
Menu: hopebreakfast.com
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Phone: (651) 330-8996
2. NineTwentyFive
NineTwentyFive, located in Wayzata, has come up with its own version of a dome. They have provided igloos structures to keep the patio season going. These igloos can seat up to eight people and require reservations. The igloos include a small heater, windows on either side and blankets upon request. NineTwentyFive also has heated patio seating that is also available upon reservation. They have updated their indoor dining as well, with plexiglass separating the booths. Rather you choose indoor or outdoor dining, NineTwentyFive has safe options.
Located in: The Hotel Landing
Address: 925 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff wear masks · Staff get temperature checks · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · More details
Menu: ninetwentyfive.com
Reservations: ninetwentyfive.com, opentable.com, exploretock.com
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Phone: (612) 356-5330
3. Centro
Centro in Northeast Minneapolis created a simple plan for the colder months. They have set up fireplaces to sit next to as you enjoy your meal. This local Mexican restaurant has come up with a few simple rules to follow to keep everyone safe. Simply wait in a social distance line, check-in, and wait for your table. You will be able to order from your phone from their website. Though their cold-weather approach isn’t as complex as igloos or blankets, they still provide a fun eating experience. The fireplaces provide a warm, cozy atmosphere to enjoy your meal.
1414 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Website https://centrompls.com/
4. Twin Spirits Distillery
Twin Spirits Distillery is a women-owned Minneapolis bar. They are planning on staying open all winter long. As of now, they have a heated patio that includes four fireplaces. They are adding greenhouses and more fireplaces as winter goes on. They also plan on adding more warm cocktails to their expansive drink menu to help keep you warm. They not only provide unique cocktails, but they also offer various coffee drinks. Truly have a lot to offer to keep you warm during this winter.
Address: 2931 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Health & safety: Mask required · Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits · More details
Website: https://www.twinspirits.us/
Reservations: opentable.com
Phone: (612) 353-5274
5. The Freehouse
The Freehouse located in Minneapolis has focused on updating their indoor space. Though it is possible indoor dining may not be available as the pandemic continues. Many restaurants prepare to move forward with indoor dining. This local brewpub has distanced their tables to a line with social distancing. Besides spacing out their tables, they have also added extra partitions for added safety. Some people do not want to eat outside, and The Freehouse is working to keep their indoor dining as safe as possible.
Located in: Loose Wiles Building
Address: 701 N Washington Ave #101, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Menu: freehousempls.com
Reservations: freehousempls.com
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Phone: (612) 339-7011
The indoor capacity will be limited to no more than 150 people. These restrictions are subject to change as the pandemic continues to change.
