These are the bakeries, date night spots and new spots that struggled to find an audience that have had to make the difficult decision to flip the sign to “Closed” for one final time. We’ll miss these places, watch the addresses for new news and try to stay in touch with the people that made these restaurants something special. These are the most notable closures of 2019 so far.
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These Are the Twin Cities Restaurants That Have Closed in 2019 So Far
Thanks for the memories
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December 26, 2019
Remembering the Twin Cities’ Saddest Restaurant Closures of 2019
From a grand mansion, to lakeside dining, and a hold-out of fine dining, these are the places we’ll miss the most
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December 26, 2019
Major Changes Ahead for Two Businesses With Lowertown Roots
Supatra’s Thai is closing, Salty Tart is changing, and more in the AM Intel
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December 17, 2019
After 14 Years, Cathedral Hill Gastropub Will Close on December 22
The Happy Gnome has chosen not to renew its lease
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December 9, 2019
Mercado, the Lobby Restaurant in Lyn/Lake, Will Close at the End of the Year
The little spot will host a tiki pop-up before closing forever at the end of December
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November 19, 2019
After 15 Years East Nokomis’ Wine and Pasta Restaurant Has Closed
Al Vento shut down last weekend
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November 14, 2019
Uptown Pizza Has Closed, Adding a Chorus to the Refrain that ‘Uptown Has Changed’
The battered but loved pizzeria closed sometime this year
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October 28, 2019
Linden Hills’ Rose Street Patisserie Closing, Making Way for Another Daniel del Prado Restaurant
The baker is focusing on St. Paul while the chef and restaurant hitmaker plots third eatery
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October 7, 2019
The Closing Trend Continues with Restaurants in Powderhorn and Wayzata Shutting Down This Weekend
Funky Grits and The Dough Room served their final meals this weekend
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September 30, 2019
Calhoun Square’s Restaurant and Rooftop Bar Has Closed After Five Years
Libertine shut its doors over the weekend
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September 25, 2019
Lowertown’s Elephant Bar Has Closed After Only Being Open for a Few Months
The former Hygga turned Elephant Bar is undergoing another change
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September 24, 2019
Como Restaurant Flips From Pizza to Burgers
Delicata is gone and Foxtrot Burger Spot is now open
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September 17, 2019
West 7th Loses Two St. Paul Restaurants This Month
Seventh Street Social closes next weekend and Chicago Taste Authority has already shuttered
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September 9, 2019
It’s Greek to Me Has Closed After Nearly 40 Years on Lake Street
The family-owned restaurant served its final meal last night
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September 3, 2019
North Loop’s Southeast Asian Eatery and Ice Cream Shop Has Closed
Sweet Chow has shuttered
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August 8, 2019
An Icon of a Bygone Era Succumbs to Downtown Minneapolis’ Changing Landscape
The Old Spaghetti Factory hung on for 25 years, now a Pinstripes is planned
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July 30, 2019
Midtown Global Market’s Southern Food Restaurant Has Closed
Mama D’s Kitchen is closed until further notice
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July 22, 2019
Selby Avenue’s Teeny Ramen Restaurant Is Closing at the End of August
The bad news is Tori Ramen is closing, good news for the Victory neighborhood is that Tori 44 remains
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July 19, 2019
North Minneapolis’ Charitable Cafe Shuts Down Service with Hopes to Return in the Fall
Breaking Bread Cafe in Minneapolis has closed for now
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July 9, 2019
Mall’s Attempt to Overthrow the Food Court Norm Ends After Eight Months
Rosedale’s Revolution Hall has closed
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June 26, 2019
Dinkytown’s Family-Owned Date Night Destination Is Closing After 16 Years
Kafe 421 will close after July 31
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June 10, 2019
Cajun Destination Eatery Will Close at the End of June
There area few more Bistro La Roux boils planned
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June 3, 2019
Saint Paul’s Subterranean Jazz Club Closes At the End of This Month
Vieux Carré is closing
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May 16, 2019
Lakeside Eatery Destroyed by Early Morning Fire
No injuries reported after overnight fire engulfs Lola on the Lake
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April 30, 2019
Iconic University Avenue Russian Tea House Ends After 40 Years
Russian tea cakes and borscht available while they last
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April 22, 2019
Three Very Different Restaurants and Bars Closing Soon
AM Intel: three different restaurants shut down over the weekend