Pizza Luce

Home to some of the most lauded and imaginative pizzas in the Twin Cities (you heard us, Mesa), and hosting such events as Dine Out for Life (donating a percent of their sales to AIDS research) and an annual Uptown block party featuring local music artists, Luce is a hip, tattooed heaven for young urban pizza-lovers. They also do deli- and parmigiana-style hoagies and pasta dishes, as well as offer a range of veggie and gluten-free options (including GF pizza crust!). With multiple locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area, mashed potato pizza should never be more than a short ride or phone call away.

Website: Pizza Luce

Top 5 tips:

1. Pizza, hoagies & pasta

2. Best for: date night, dinner with friends

3. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free friendly
4. Four locations in the Twin Cities
5. Free delivery

Namaste Cafe

I know there are a lot of Thai and Indian choices in Minneapolis but this restaurant is definitely the most
student friendly.  The staff will treat you like Indian royalty and the colorful environment will align all of your chakras.  If you don't mind spice the chole burn a hole in your mouth.  Cool yourself down with a chai tea, supposedly the best in the city, and sit back and enjoy the cars go by on Hennepin Avenue.  Stuffing your face with delicious paratha is always an option to (flavors like garlic, aloo, plain and spinach) or some roti!  Dishes are made with the best organic, local and least processed foods out there so bring your yoga group here for lunch or a date for dinner and you won't be sorry.

Namaste Cafe