10 Best Breweries in Maple Grove

"Located just over the high bridge and one block off West 7th, this German brewery serves snappy sausages and serious pretzels alongside the beer. The casual beer garden is a family-friendly affair."

"Waldmann Brewery and Wurstery at 445 Smith Ave., St. Paul is shown on Oct. 5, 2017. (Maren Longbella / Pioneer Press). Like a side of history with your beer?"

"Unlike most other breweries and taprooms, The Freehouse pours other breweries beers alongside their own. That is how confident the team behind the “breakfast to beer” brewpub is in their steady stable of beers. The tap list features four constant beers (the Kolsch, IPA, Brown Ale, and Stout) as well as a rotating selection including a light Blueberry Blonde and a Belgian Golden Strong swimming with spices."

"Freehouse doesn’t just have yummy American cuisine, tasty craft beers, and warm weather dining. It’s also got live music on the patio. Nothing says happiness like listening to live tunes and devouring a plate of Steak Florentine or Beef Stroganoff."

"Said to be one of the best rooftops in the city, Moto-i knows how to do Japanese. Flavorful bowls of ramen, perfectly fluffy steamed buns, indulgent fried rice and, of course, their on-site sake brewery. Enjoy the twinkle of the lights at this popular summer hangout."

"While Moto-i doesn’t have your typical sushi rolls, they do have incredible Japanese food including ramen, steamed buns, sashimi and fried rice. Come for the food, but stick around for one of the best rooftops in Minneapolis."

"Coming in at number ten on the list is a local favorite, moto-i. This bar is unique in and of itself. This is one of the only sumo themed bars in the Minneapolis area, if not all of Minnesota."

"Fulton Brewing is a success story out of the North Loop and Northeast neighborhoods. With a footprint in both spots, including a taproom, kitchen and full brewing facilities, Fulton has become Minnesota’s fourth-largest brewery by volume. Be sure to try their Lonely Blonde American Blonde Ale, Sweet Child of Vine IPA or their new line of hard seltzers."

"It seems like the small indoor taproom, which sits in the shadow of nearby Target Field, has been serving up Lonely Blondes since before microbreweries were really a thing. Local's Tip: If you're visiting Target Field, this is a perfect addition. Oh yes, many-a-Minneapolis Twins fans have started their baseball game day with a Fulton Beer or three."

"Second to Surly, Fulton is one of the original craft breweries in Minneapolis. They’ve stayed tried and true to their formula."

"They have a set of awesome beers and great vibes all around. There are a TON of breweries in Northeast and I’ll get to the usual suspects below. HeadFlyer is one of the only that is nestled right near downtown Northeast Minneapolis, which makes it easy for out-of-towners looking to hit multiple breweries."

"Just when it seems like Minneapolis’s Northeast neighborhood couldn’t have any more breweries, they score another brewery. Headflyer opened in 2017 with the goal of creating a variety of beer for all types of beer drinkers. To that end, they’ve been quite successful."

"This Northeast brewery and taproom is the perfect place to sip an American craft beer with friends and fam. Woofers can always find free Milk-Bone treats behind the bar, Rolling Rover Bistro treats for sale, and anti-spill water bowls."

"Opening in Summer 2019, this brewery opened to rave reviews from Twin Cities beer fans, and the owners already have plans to begin their owning canning process. Get to this soon, and you can say you caught the Falling Knife before it was cool!"

"Close to Lake Monster is another brewery called Urban Growler Brewing Pub—you could easily do a little brew hop between the two, and it’s the first women-owned microbrewery in Minnesota. This casual, family-friendly spot offers a fun beer garden that is perfect for summer!. There are plenty of picnic tables and a few barrel table tops with the brick building and green shrubs completing the vibe."

"Urban Growler is one of the only female owned breweries in the metro area. They offer a variety of snacks, entrees, burgers, soups and salads. They use local ingredients and everything is prepared fresh."

"Urban Growler owners Jill Pavlak, left, and Deb Loch are entrepreneurs and newlyweds. They opened their St. Paul brewery and taproom in summer 2014. (Pioneer Press: Chris Polydoroff)"

"That’s because when it comes to food, Eastlake has a serious advantage. The brewery’s location in the corner of the awesome Midtown Global Market means you can wander through the most diverse indoor food court in the cities before walking in for a beer. Anything from sushi, pizza, gyros, pad thai, burgers, or vegan options can be ordered to-go and brought right into the brewery."

"BlackStack has been serving up some very clean and very good traditional styles for about a year. Offerings like the cream ale or a white ale flow just as quickly as the taproom’s juicy IPAs. Located in a gigantic space where cans were made for Schmidt’s back in the day, Blackstack pumps out a steady stream of east-coast IPAs to the local market in 16-ounce cans."

"Stroll outside to the adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden to see perhaps the most-photographed feature in the city, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s “Spoonbridge and Cherry.” Or head to the bustling Nicollet Mall to browse the shops or enjoy a cocktail al fresco before dinner at Butcher and the Boar (a James Beard semi-finalist) for exquisite house-cured meats and homemade pickles. If you don’t have reservations, don’t worry. The outside beer garden serves less casual fare with the same amazing ingredients."

"The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden displays sculptures of the Walker Art Center in a lovely 19-acre urban green space. One of the most famous pieces is Claes Oldenburg's Spoonbridge and Cherry. In addition to the sculptures, this popular tourist attraction is also home to the Cowles Pavilion & Regis Promenade and the Alene Grossman Memorial Arbor and Flower Garden with seasonal displays."

"This 19-acre green space, studded with contemporary works such as the oft-photographed Spoonbridge & Cherry by Claes Oldenburg, sits beside the Walker Art Center. The Cowles Conservatory, abloom with exotic... Top ChoiceMuseum in Minneapolis"

"Rich and creamy scoops with adult-friendly flavors that sometimes contain booze, Sonny’s is an ideal stop for a first date night on warm evenings. Only open Friday through Sunday in spring, the shop does stay open late into the evening. In summer the ice cream is available every day."

"S, MinneapolisThe scoop: Personally, I still need to get here. Anyone want to come with?. Serving gourmet flavors of ice cream, gelato & sorbet – Sonny’s claim to fame is whipping up over 1,000 different flavors throughout the year."

"Since 1960, Sonny’s has served up elevated ice cream off Lyndale Ave. It makes more than a thousand (fancy) flavors throughout the year. PICK: Organic strawberry basil with aged balsamic vinegar."

"The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is a 15-acre garden and sanctuary for birds that is home to more than 500 plants and 130 bird species, and spectacular seasonal displays of native wildflowers in a wetland, prairie, and woodland areas. Tucked away in the corner of the garden is the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter, which features natural history displays and interpretive displays that showcase the garden’s fauna and flora. The gardens are also home to lovely picnic spots, benches, and wheelchair accessible walking paths, and visitors can enjoy guided or self-guided tours of the park."

"The Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary is a gorgeous 15-acre plot that features more than 130 species of birds, breathtaking trails, and 500 plant species."

"Located at 1340 Thomas Ave. in Midway, the bakery and New American spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest rated spot of its kind in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 202 reviews on Yelp."

"I am going to preface this review with that it is totally possible I just came in at a bad moment. First impressions- very cute neighborhood spot."

"Since 2002, The Museum of Russian Art has served as the Twin Cities’ window to art, history, and culture of Muscovite Russia, the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, its former republics, and post-Soviet Russia. Housed in a beautifully renovated historic building, the museum’s multi-level galleries provide a tranquil and intimate setting for their exhibitions and educational events. A one-hour tour is free with admission."

"The Museum of Russian Art is a charming museum and the only one of its kind in the entire country. It serves to show the art, culture, and history of Russia through exhibits, lectures, and live performances."

"Though the Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum recently moved to a new location, but you’ll still find the O-scale models of your favorite trains. Much of the museum replicates the railroads and landmarks that travel through Minnesota, but you’ll find some Easter egg treats hidden in the tracks, such as Big Foot and Mickey’s Diner."