Eco-Chic

by Keith_Wagstaff - 0 Reviews - 14 Lists

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Updated: March 12, 2009

Being green is always in fashion. From mineral makeup at Bare Escentuals to nontoxic dry cleaning at Colonial Cleaners, check out these eco-friendly hot spots in the natural Twin Cities.

On this page:Organic Restaurants, Healthy Markets, Eco-Friendly Shopping, Eco-Friendly Services.

Organic Restaurants

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Ecopolitan
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    2409 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)

    Nothing can beat a healthy meal from Minnesota's first raw food restaurant.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Spoonriver
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    750 S Second St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (map)

    Well-heeled professionals and theatergoers gravitate to this swanky downtown eatery for gourmet eco-conscious dishes, organic wines and seasonal desserts.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Galactic Pizza
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    2917 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    The delivery folk will bring your vegan or hemp pizza in an electric mini car.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Birchwood Cafe
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    3311 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)

    The quaint neighborhood bistro fills up with families and friends hungry for organic field greens, gourmet sandwiches and personal pizzas.

Healthy Markets

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Mississippi Market Natural
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    622 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104 (map)

    The St. Paul food emporium is bustling with shoppers wanting to fill their cupboards with all-natural groceries.

  2. 6 Mill City Farmers' Market
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    Chicago Ave and Second St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (map)

    Waltz through the organic farmers' market, which overlooks the Mississippi River, for fresh herbs, pesticide-free produce and natural breads.

  3. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Wedge Community Co-Op
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    2105 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)

    A mainstay of Minneapolis, this Uptown collective is packed with organic produce, free-range meats, vitamins and more.

Eco-Friendly Shopping

  1. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Key North
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    514 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)

    The topical oasis is beaming with socially and environmentally responsible clothing like natural-dye jeans, organic silk, cotton and hemp.

  2. 9 Birch Clothing
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    2309 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410 (map)

    Eco-minded men and women peruse the South Minne shop for stylish-yet-sustainable clothing, accessories and shoes.

  3. 10 Fast & Furless
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    294 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55105 (map)

    The Twin Cities' all-vegan boutique, in a house on Snelling Avenue, sells good-looking, guilt-free shoes, bags, books and more.

  4. 11 Bare Escentuals
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    294 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425 (map)

    Nurture your skin with chemical-free mineral makeup made with natural ingredients--free of perfumes, dyes, and additives.

Eco-Friendly Services

  1. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fusion Life Spa
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    18142 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN 55391 (map)

    Pamper yourself from head to toe with spa services focused on Eastern philosophy and all-natural ingredients.

  2. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Art Start
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    1459 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN 55105 (map)

    Starting a crafts project? This art supply shop's scraps and overstocked items are cheap and guilt-free.

  3. 14 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Colonial Cleaners
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    3701 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 (map)

    Uptown launders care for your dry clean-only garments with nontoxic, 100 percent environmentally friendly techniques.

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