Green Living Guide
Updated: March 03, 2009
Being green is always in fashion. We've got the lowdown on where to go for everything from mineral makeup to hemp pizza to natural-dye jeans at these eco-friendly spots in the Twin Cities.
On this page:Organic Restaurants, Eco-Friendly Shopping, Farmers' Markets, Green Services.
Organic Restaurants
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Birchwood Cafe
Read Reviews3311 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)
Locavores flock here for Birchwood's menu of organic, healthful and artisan fare. Did we mention most of the ingredients are local?
Ecopolitan Raw Food Restaurant
Read Reviews2409 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)
Nothing beats a meal from Minnesota's first restaurant to serve organic, vegan and raw food.
Common Roots Cafe
Read Reviews2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405 (map)
This hip cafe, with a community vibe and scratch-made goods, serves up healthy, local dishes for both meat and veggie lovers.
Galactic Pizza
Read Reviews2917 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)
Every detail at this non-chain pizza place is eco-conscious. The delivery folk will bring your vegan or hemp pizza in an electric mini car.
Cafe Brenda
Read Reviews300 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (map)
The health-conscious of every stripe, and even some who aren't, will find something in the menu of organic seafood and poultry dishes.
Seward Community Cafe
Read Reviews2129 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (map)
Specializing in organic and vegan fair that draws artists, hippies, health-nuts and everyone in-between, this neighborhood favorite has a causal, laid-back vibe that feels both down-home and forward-thinking.
Madwoman Foods
Write a review4747 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 (map)
This bakery and sandwich shop serves up treats and good eats that are entirely gluten-free, but even those who can eat wheat go for the all-natural and organic foods.
Eco-Friendly Shopping
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Fast N Furless
Write a review2615 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)
You'll find vegan and cruelty-free shoes, shirts, purses, lotions and more at this boutique dedicated to fashion and animal rights.
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Eco-Tique
Write a review1405 Grand Ave RD, St Paul, MN 55104 (map)
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Key North
Read Reviews514 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.
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Birch Clothing
Write a review2309 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.
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Bare Escentuals
Write a review294 North Garden, Bloomington, MN 55425 (map)
Nurture your skin with chemical-free mineral makeup made with natural ingredients--free of perfumes, dyes, and additives.
Farmers' Markets
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Wedge Community Co-Op
Read Reviews2105 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.
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Mill City Farmers' Market
Write a reviewChicago 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.
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Nicollet Mall Farmers' Market
Read Reviews800 NIcollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)
This downtown Minneapolis farmers market is overflowing with beautiful fresh flowers and locally grown fruits and veggies
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The Produce Exchange
Write a review920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (map)
Some of the freshest locally grown and organic produce can be found in the center of the Midtown Global Market.
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Seward Co-op Grocer & Deli
Write a review2823 E Franklin, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)
As earth-friendly as it is innovative, this LEED-certified co-op is one of the coolest grocercy stores in the Cities.
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Mississippi Market Natural
Read Reviews622 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.
Green Services
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Fusion Lifespa
Read Reviews18142 Minnetonka Blvd, Deephaven, MN 55391 (map)
Pamper yourself from head to toe with spa services focused on Eastern philosophy and all-natural ingredients.
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Colonial Cleaners
Read Reviews3701 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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Art Start
Read Reviews1459 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.
Sunny Day Earth Solutions
Write a review1000 26th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)
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