NEARBY DINING
Afro Deli
New location from a Twin Cities favorite!
Alle Amin
Women-owned restaurant featuring classic East African dishes, open late.
Barakallah
Somali owned traditional restaurant serving all kinds of East African plates.
Cafe Jote
Recently opened by local resident Yejotework “Jote” Mulat, she is serving the community with an ever-expanding menu along with her morning coffee.
Dilla Ethiopian Restaurant
Oromo-Ethiopian Owned restaurant famous for its outdoor and homey indoor seating options. Great spot for Ethiopian standards, including vegetarian options; plus a buffet!
Flamin’ Thai
Their menu was inspired by their two children who brought Thai/Laos traditions together to bring unique flavor for all of Minnesota to enjoy.
Hard Times Cafe
Vegetarian Collective Counter Culture Hangout. The coffee is rocket-fueled, the bakery case includes vegan sweets, and they also have a grab and go cold case and full menu of Vegan and Vegetarian staples. Worker-owned. Huge menu that you’ll have to see for yourself!
Lucky Dragon
Vietnamese and Chinese Cuisine. Beef tenderloin vegetable stir fry, pork peapod stir fry, mock duck bell pepper stir fry, shrimp spicy golden curry stir fry, tofu spicy golden stir fry, chicken broccoli stir fry, shrimp spicy imperial stir fry, and beef tenderloin spicy szechuan stir fry; to name a few…
Mediterranean Deli
Oromo-owned, long-time West Bank restaurant featuring Mediterranean and American classics.
New Cedar
Recently opened, new addition to the neighborhood. Somali owned with Somali dishes/cuisine with an Indian food buffet - Quick, delicious eating!
Oasis Mediterranean Grill
New Riverside location recently opened by a Midtown Global Market favorite.
Palmer’s Bar
Long beloved, local bar and venue. Want a Hamms? They’ll give you one. Enjoy the patio while you can!
Red Sea
Since 1990, The Red Sea has been a destination for authentic Ethiopian & Eritrean food. Their menu features a wide variety of flavorful dishes, including many vegetarian options. Frequent opportunities to dance to live DJs and bands on their stage side, too!
Sagal
Right across the street. Great people, Somali family owner, longtime West Bank community member and GREAT FOOD.
Tamu Grill (formerly Kilimanjaro)
Dine-In, Take-Out, Delivery; Delicious dishes drawn from East Asia, West Africa, India, and the Middle East; made by Chef “JoJo” Ndege.
West Bank Diner
Famous Somali Hamarawi restaurant — Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner offer amazing East African and tasty American options.
The Wienery
Famous, family-owned, Hole in the Wall Diner featuring 18 unique styles of hot dogs, burgers, breakfast all day and lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Sit down for a dog and chat with Pat!