Black Sheep Pizza
Location: North Loop, Mpls.
Open: Sun–Thurs 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Pro-tip: Check out their special late night slice menu, available after 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays only!
Black Sheep is Minneapolis’s first coal-burning pizza place. This coal fire results in crisp crusts anchored to earth with intense flavors like hot salami and chili peppers. 600 Washington Ave. N., Mpls., 612-342-2625, blacksheeppizza.com
Bryant Lake Bowl
Location: Lyn-Lake, Mpls.
Open: Sun–Thurs 9 a.m.–midnight, Fri–Sat 9 a.m.–1 a.m.
Pro-tip: One of the best deals in town is BLB’s Monday Cheap Date Night, which offers two entrees, a bottle of wine or two beers, and a round of bowling for $38.
You could have your entire night at Bryant Lake Bowl and not be worse for wear. Play a few games in its vintage bowling lanes, catch a show at its theater, eat a full dinner (or just a few drinks and snacks), or end the night here with nachos and artichoke dip. 810 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-3737, bryantlakebowl.com
CC Club
Location: Whittier, Mpls.
Open: Mon-Wed 3 p.m.–2 a.m., Th–Sun 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Pro-tip: Take it in: This is a storied dive bar for musicians with a lot of Minnesota history packed in.
The CC Club has been around in its current form since 1975, when it got its kitchen and liquor license. Until that point, it was the CC Tap beginning in 1957 and the CC Tavern in 1933. And since that fated name change 50 years ago, it became a watering hole for Minneapolis’s finest bands—The Replacements, Husker Du, and Soul Asylum all hung out there—and it would grow to be a scene staple. The kitchen serves Heggies, burgers, hot dogs, and an assortment of apps like pickle fries and cheese curds well into the evening—no judgment here. 2600 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., ccclubbar.com
Company Bar
Location: Kingfield, Mpls.
Open: 5 p.m.-midnight, daily
Pro-tip: The “industry special” is fries plus beer and a bump for $13.
Travis Serbus and co-owner Ben Siers-Rients opened the neighborhood cocktail bar in their former Petite León space, serving up popcorn chicken, shrimp cocktails, and of course, that classic Petite León burger. 3800 Nicollet Ave, Mpls., 612-208-1247 companybarmpls.com
Flameburger
Location: Little Canada
Open: 6 a.m.–2 a.m. daily
Pro-tip: Are you really hungry? Get the Double Mega Bacon Cheese Flame, which comes with two full pounds of beef, four slices of bacon, and a generous gob of cheese. Plus an onion slice, you know, for balance.
Ask most Twin Citians where to get a burger late at night, and Flameburger will be on the short list. The burger and sando lists are long, but you can also get a gigantic classic breakfast anytime—even if that time is 1 a.m. 2526 Rice St., Little Canada, 651-483-8444, flameburgerlittlecanada.com
Hard Times Cafe
Location: Cedar-Riverside, Mpls.
Open: 8 a.m.–midnight daily
Pro-tip: Need a reset? Get a cup of $1 coffee—the price hasn’t changed since 1992.
Long beloved by U of M students, vegans, music lovers, and anyone needing a solid seitan sandwich and place to hunker down for a few hours, Hard Times is there for you nearly every hour of the day, every single day of the year. Don’t miss the vegan pastries. 1821 Riverside Ave., Mpls., facebook.com/hardtimescafe
Juche
Location: Payne-Phalen, St. Paul
Open: Thurs–Sun 5:30 p.m.–midnight (kitchen closes at midnight)
Pro-tip: Ready to slow things down? The lounge has an excellent mocktail list for an NA final round.
Juche has been serving up Korean specialties and things like kimchi-peanut butter-laced veggie sandwiches in St. Paul for years—and those dumplings might just cure you at the end of a long night. 1124 Payne Ave., St. Paul, 612-490-3380, juchestpaul.com
Leaning Tower of Pizza
Location: Lowry Hill East, Mpls.
Open: Mon–Fri 4 p.m.–2 a.m., Sat–Sun 12 p.m.–2 a.m. (kitchen closes at 1:30 a.m.)
Pro-tip: Check out the happy hour every night from 4–6 p.m. and 10 p.m. –12 a.m. (it includes $2 off all apps).
Somehow, Leaning Tower has been slinging drinks and slices on Lyndale for more than 70 years. Let the Holy Trinity of Cheese round out your night, but beware: The “shots” menu packs a little more punch than just an ounce or two of liquor. 2324 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-377-3532, leaningtowerpizza.com
Litt Pinball
Location: Lowry Hill, Mpls.
Open: 11 a.m.–2 a.m. daily (kitchen closes at 1 a.m.)
Pro-tip: There’s a not-so-secret parking lot behind the building, if you’re allergic to parking on Hennepin.
Come for the rows and rows of new and vintage pinball machines, stay for the scratch kitchen, tap beers, and cocktail menu. And yes, the machines all take quarters, but don’t worry—there’s a change machine onsite. 2021 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls., 612-236-4089, littpinballbar.com
Little Tijuana
Location: Whittier, Mpls.
Open: Wed–Mon 4 p.m.–1 a.m. (kitchen’s open until midnight, drinks flow until 1)
Pro-tip: Ordering the palak paneer dip is a solid way to start (or end) the night.
Even in its newish, gussied-up iteration, Little T’s remains a neighborhood staple for happy hour cocktails, midnight snacks, and everything in between. The drinks are strong, the snacks, sandwiches, and pastas are great for any hour, and the vibes? Immaculate. 17 E. 26th St., Mpls., 612-315-3245, littletijuanampls.com
Los Ocampo
Location: Three St. Paul locations, but the Suburban Ave and Marshall Ave spots are the only ones open late.
Open: Suburban Ave: Sun–Thurs 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; Marshall Ave: Sun–Thurs 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; University Ave: Mon–Thurs 11 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Pro-tip: Peep the daily food and drink specials—and late night happy hour.
These authentic Mexican recipes have been around for generations, and you can tell. Get the masa cakes, the tacos, and the family platters to share, then come back for breakfast in the morning. 1751 Suburban Ave., St. Paul, 651-256-2932; 615 University Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-340-5311; and 2186 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, 612-494-3674, losocampo.com
Mac’s Industrial
Location: Northeast, Mpls.
Open: Mon–Fri 3 p.m. –2 a.m., Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Pro-tip: Chow down on the brisket style reuben sandwich or try the more late night snack friendly reuben egg rolls.
Sports fans know Mac’s as one of Northeast’s best spots to catch a game, others know it for its solid bar-food menu, pull tabs, arcade games, and community focus. And, luckily, that kitchen is open late. 310 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-379-3379, macsindustrial.com
Meteor Bar
Location: Hawthorne, Mpls.
Open: Wed–Fri 4 p.m. –2 a.m., Sat–Sun 12 p.m.–2 a.m., Mon 4 p.m.–2 a.m, Closed Tuesdays
Pro-tip: Order a drink off the specials board and part of the proceeds go to the charity of the month.
Whether you are stopping in for one or posting up for the night, industry folks love to frequent this cocktail-driven bar for a well made drink and a gussied up hot dog off the roller. 2027 N. 2nd St, Mpls., 612-886-2483, meteormpls.com
Mickey’s Diner by Willy
Location: West 7th, St. Paul
Open: Always! 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Pro-tip: The hamburger comes from a local butcher, eggs from a local farm, bread and buns from a local bakery—they’re full St. Paul in here.
Not to be confused with the iconic Mickey’s rail car diner, this outpost has been serving up classic American breakfasts and patty melts at all hours since 1960. Crowd in for hashbrowns and jumbo French toast anytime—just like your grandpa did. 1950 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-698-8387, mickeysdinerbywilly.com
Moto-i
Location: LynLake, Mpls.
Open: Mon–Fri noon–midnight, Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–midnight
Pro-tip: Seriously, get the sake.
The first sake brewpub outside of Japan also boasts a huge menu of ramen, steamed buns, small plates, noodle and rice bowls, and more. 2940 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-821-6262, moto-i.com
Nicollet Diner
Location: Downtown Mpls.
Open: 24 hours daily for takeout, delivery, and dine-in
Pro-tip: Head to adjoining Roxy’s Cabaret for karaoke, comedy shows, drag performances, and more.
The late-night diner concept is nothing new—after all, who hasn’t crowded into a vinyl booth after a show or for a waffle-nightcap? But Nicollet takes it up a notch, with a full craft cocktail bar until 2 a.m., so you can turn that waffle-nightcap into a waffle and nightcap. 1333 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-399-6258, thenicolletdiner.com
Nightingale
Location: Whittier, Mpls.
Open: Sun–Sat 5 p.m.–1 a.m. (kitchen closes at midnight)
Pro-tip: Don’t miss the nightly special list!
The longtime Lyndale Avenue slip of a space boasts a list of bar snacks and small and large plates that are perfect for sharing, like oysters, deviled eggs, scallops, and the famous grilled octopus. Need a hit of salt at the end of the night? Go for the pickle plate. 2551 Lyndale Ave. S., Mpls., 612-354-7060, nightingalempls.com
Parlour Bar—Minneapolis
Location: North Loop, Mpls.
Open: Sun-Thurs 4–10 p.m., Fri–Sat 4 p.m.–1 a.m. (kitchen closes at midnight Fri and Sat)
Pro-tip: Yes, that burger is available until the end of the night. You won’t regret it.
Sorry, St. Paulites and suburbians—The Minneapolis Parlour is the only locale with late-night hours. But with its proximity to downtown and North Loop events and haunts, it all makes sense. Grab a final cocktail, mocktail, or sandwich and fries to debrief over before heading home. 730 Washington Ave. N., Mpls., 612-354-3135, parlourbar.com
Pizza Luce
Location: Eight metro locations
Open: Hours vary slightly by location, but most offer dine-in until midnight or 2:30 a.m. and delivery until 2:30 a.m.
Pro-tip: Your full roster of dietary-restricted friends can rest easy here—the vegetarian, vegan, GF, etc. options are far from an afterthought (especially when they include faux meats from local legend Herbivorous Butcher)
It’s a classic for a reason. Come for the pizza, stay for the local sips, hoagies, shared veggie plates, and more. And, at most spots, it’s open late late. Multiple metro locations, pizzaluce.com
Smorgie’s
Location: Downtown St. Paul and Downtown Minneapolis
Open: 11 a.m.–1 a.m. daily
Pro-tip: Don’t want to deal with parking? Smorgie’s offers a free valet on non-event days.
We’re not opening the “can you just open a dive bar?” conversation here. But we do know that this newish spot, right across from the Xcel Energy Center, is a worthy choice for a post-game or post-concert plate of pickle fries, loaded totchos, or chicken sammies. 127 W. 7th St., St. Paul, 651-204-3730; 508 N. 1st Ave., Mpls., smorgiesbar.com
Star Bar & Bistro
Location: Downtown Mpls.
Open: Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sat–Sun 7:30 a.m.–1 a.m., (Kitchen closes at 12:30 a.m. daily)
Pro-tip: Tired of waiting for Uber prices to stop surging? Just book a room upstairs at the Hotel Indigo.
After a show or game downtown, at some point we all need to be revived by parm frites and a truffle oil grilled cheese. Luckily, you don’t have to go far, since Star Bar is right in the middle of it all. 618 2nd Ave. S., Mpls., 612-489-5009, starbarbistrompls.com
Taqueria Los Ocampo
Location: Payne-Phalen, St. Paul, and East Lake Street, Mpls.
Open: Sun–Thurs 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.–4 a.m. (St. Paul); Sun–Thurs 9 a.m.–midnight, Fri-Sat 9 a.m.–4 a.m. (Mpls.)
Pro-tip: Pay attention to the daily specials, but it’s always a good day for birria.
Taqueria Los Ocampo offers one of the latest-night deals around, and no matter the hour, the team doesn’t skimp on flavor. The tacos, enchiladas, tortas, and elote always hit. 895 Arcade St., St. Paul, 651-774-7623, and 801 E. Lake St., Mpls., 612-825-4978, taquerialosocampo.com
Zhora Darling
Location: Northeast, Mpls.
Open: 5 p.m.–2 a.m. daily (kitchen closes at 1 a.m.)
Pro-tip: The newish spot is one of the only restos in the Cities to offer private karaoke rooms.
With concerts, release parties, and events of its own nearly every night and food served until the early morning hours, you might be parked at Zhora for the long haul—and with tap old fashioneds and a solid small plates, flatbreads, and sandos menu, that’s not a bad thing. 509 1st Ave. NE, Mpls., 612-489-6030, zhoradarling.com
Last updated on July 29, 2026
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