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Twin Cities Business Openings & Closings

Explore the latest restaurants, cafes, and shops bringing fresh energy to the Twin Cities

August 24th, 2025

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Twin Cities Business Openings & Closings

Welcome to Ambit Media’s roundup of small business openings & closings in the Twin Cities!

This summer has brought a huge wave of exciting new spots across Minneapolis and St. Paul — from a Vietnamese coffee shop serving irresistible croffles (croissant waffles?!) to the opening (and closing) of a plant-forward restaurant in Uptown near Bde Maka Ska with a rooftop garden patio!

👇️ Explore the full list of small business openings on Ambit’s Grand Opening Register.

🥳 Local Business Openings

These new businesses opened recently - Welcome them to the neighborhood!

Matriarch

Matriarch, a plant-based eatery in Uptown Minneapolis, opened with buzz for creative vegan dining but closed quickly due to unresolved lease issues and liquor license hurdles, shifting toward future pop-ups. Stay tuned for more info on their renaissance!

📅 July 1st (Closed Aug 21st)
📍 Uptown, Minneapolis

Pub 819

Pub 819 in downtown Hopkins reopened on July 9 after an eight-month closure following a kitchen fire, returning as a beloved neighborhood spot with a refreshed remodel, expanded seating, its signature whiskey selection, and a menu full of burgers, beer, and hearty pub fare.

📅 July 9th
📍 Downtown, Hopkins

Hippo Pockets

Hippo Pockets opened its first standalone restaurant serving its signature grilled tortilla pockets (aka “delicious flying saucers of crunch")—both savory and sweet—in a compact, takeout-friendly space that also offers boba, milkshakes, and more!

📅 July 9th
📍 Whittier, Minneapolis

Phê Coffee

With its dreamy Vietnamese coffee, cozy aesthetic, and beautiful space, and croffles (a croissant-waffle hybrid), Phê Coffee has quickly become a Lowertown favorite hangout—with a second location coming soon to Grand Avenue… stay tuned!

📅 July 11th
📍 Lowertown, St. Paul

Six Mears

A chic and inviting new lounge in downtown Saint Paul that blends modern design with a warm, social atmosphere, Six Mears offers handcrafted cocktails, a thoughtfully curated small-plates menu, and a vibrant space perfect for unwinding, connecting with friends, or discovering a new go-to spot in the city!

📅 June
📍 Lowertown, St. Paul

Liliana

Liliana, the latest concept from the same ownership as Estelle, is a modern Italian pasta bar in Woodbury serving fresh housemade pasta, curated cocktails, and fine-casual charm in a warm, community-focused setting—from pork and lobster stuffed farfalle to prosciutto bruschetta, their dishes look 🔥

📅 July 19th
📍 Woodbury

The Grind - Edina

Taking a break from restaurants—The Grind Edina, an expansion of the popular MPLS studio—a female-owned fitness studio—offers cycling, strength training, and mobility focused classes. With premium amenities and expert instructors, it provides a supportive, music-driven, community-focused fitness experience for all levels.

📅 July 19th
📍 Edina

Pino's Pizzeria

After 37 years in the downtown skyway, Pino’s Pizzeria was forced to close when their building was condemned with just a week’s notice. With support from the community, they successfully reopened in a larger, brighter space, proving their strong community roots and bringing their beloved pizza back to the community.

📅 July 22nd
📍Downtown, St. Paul

Mirabelle

Mirabelle, a charming new restaurant from Jester Concepts, opened above Parlour in downtown Excelsior, serving dinner and weekend brunch, elevated American comfort food, and nostalgic cocktails in a relaxed coastal-inspired space featuring a central bar and vintage charm.

📅 July 28th
📍 Excelsior

Stock & Bond

Stock & Bond, an elegant new steakhouse, opened inside the historic Farmers and Mechanics Bank building, serving heritage Angus steaks and a curated selection of over 350 American whiskeys in a space filled with gilded chandeliers, granite floors, and a striking ceiling mural.

📅 July 31st
📍 Downtown, Minneapolis

Afro Deli

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in downtown St. Paul, Afro Deli has relocated just across the street to a more spacious, brighter spot, where it now serves up its signature African-fusion dishes until 8 p.m. with expanded evening hours.

📅 July 14th
📍 Downtown, St. Paul

Lagos Tacos - Eagan

Lago Tacos opened its fourth Twin Cities location at Viking Lakes in Eagan—just across from the Minnesota Vikings’ practice facility—featuring an expansive outdoor patio serving its signature modern Mexican menu and cocktails.

📅 July 14th
📍 Eagan

👇️ See the full list of new businesses on Ambit's Grand Opening Registry 👇️

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