Guidebook for Excelsior
Drinks & Nightlife
Great place to chill out, great beer and you get to hang out with the local characters!
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Excelsior Brewing Company
421 3rd StGreat place to chill out, great beer and you get to hang out with the local characters!
Surprisingly good food in a dive bar atmosphere. Lots of local music, reasonable prices on drinks.
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The Narrows Saloon
3380 Shoreline DrSurprisingly good food in a dive bar atmosphere. Lots of local music, reasonable prices on drinks.
Food Scene
Locally sourced, farm to table breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Casual and on one of the many bike trails running thru our area.
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Dakota Junction
2281 Commerce BlvdLocally sourced, farm to table breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Casual and on one of the many bike trails running thru our area.
Great pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. And Joey Nova's supports many community causes and events! The salad and slice combo is a great deal!
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Joey Nova's
5655 Manitou RdGreat pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads. And Joey Nova's supports many community causes and events! The salad and slice combo is a great deal!
Giant Texas donuts! The Beehive pastry! Croissants! Cakes, Bread, Muffins, Cookies and Pies!
Hans' Bakery
1423 5th AveGiant Texas donuts! The Beehive pastry! Croissants! Cakes, Bread, Muffins, Cookies and Pies!
Old-school drive-in restaurant. Classic cars on Thursday nights, on the bike trail. Burgers, hot dogs, broasted chicken, yummy onion rings, root beer floats!
Minnetonka Drive In
4658 Shoreline DrOld-school drive-in restaurant. Classic cars on Thursday nights, on the bike trail. Burgers, hot dogs, broasted chicken, yummy onion rings, root beer floats!
Upscale pizza, burgers and hot dog creations. They use the best ingredients and it's women owned! Great place to watch the big sports events, and it has a lively bar.
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The Suburban
304 Water StUpscale pizza, burgers and hot dog creations. They use the best ingredients and it's women owned! Great place to watch the big sports events, and it has a lively bar.
Fine dining in a lovely space. Relaxing, charming and the food is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. We love their brunch!
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Coalition
227 Water StFine dining in a lovely space. Relaxing, charming and the food is expertly prepared and beautifully presented. We love their brunch!
Go for the people watching and the stunning views of the lake.
The outdoor patio is huge and is the place to see and be seen on a beautiful sunny day. We like to visit for appetizers and drinks.
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Maynards
685 Excelsior BlvdGo for the people watching and the stunning views of the lake.
The outdoor patio is huge and is the place to see and be seen on a beautiful sunny day. We like to visit for appetizers and drinks.
Patisserie Margo
284 Water StGreat breads and pastries! Daily soup and sandwich choices.
Tommy's Trolley is situated lakeside and features delicious ice cream from Sebastian Joe's, along with popcorn, locally produced hot dogs, and other treats. You can also rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards at the Trolley.
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Tommy's Tonka Trolley
379 Lake StTommy's Trolley is situated lakeside and features delicious ice cream from Sebastian Joe's, along with popcorn, locally produced hot dogs, and other treats. You can also rent kayaks and stand up paddle boards at the Trolley.
This lakeside restaurant in Wayzata has an East Coast vibe, great food and a bustling outdoor patio. Try the lobster guacamole! They don't take reservations, so it can be tricky to get in. Our favorite brunch locale.
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COV Wayzata
700 Lake St EThis lakeside restaurant in Wayzata has an East Coast vibe, great food and a bustling outdoor patio. Try the lobster guacamole! They don't take reservations, so it can be tricky to get in. Our favorite brunch locale.
For a special occasion, try for a reservation at this new spot in Wayzata. Famous chef, French cuisine, beautiful space!
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Bellecour
For a special occasion, try for a reservation at this new spot in Wayzata. Famous chef, French cuisine, beautiful space!
Dunn Brothers is a Minnesota-grown chain of upscale coffee shops.
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Dunn Brothers Coffee
11 Water StDunn Brothers is a Minnesota-grown chain of upscale coffee shops.
Shopping
Upscale grocery store with lots of deli items, grab and go meals, and a salad bar, as well as a Caribou Coffee shop, fresh flowers, bakery, etc.
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Lunds & Byerlys Navarre
3333 Shoreline DrUpscale grocery store with lots of deli items, grab and go meals, and a salad bar, as well as a Caribou Coffee shop, fresh flowers, bakery, etc.
While there are a lot of unique, locally owned and independent retail shops in Excelsior and Wayzata, we have to mention Leipold's since it's impossible to explain. You'll just have to check it out for yourself! Take a walk down Water Street in Excelsior and check out all of the friendly shops!
Leipold's Gifts & Antiques
239 Water StWhile there are a lot of unique, locally owned and independent retail shops in Excelsior and Wayzata, we have to mention Leipold's since it's impossible to explain. You'll just have to check it out for yourself! Take a walk down Water Street in Excelsior and check out all of the friendly shops!
This small local book shop is a pleasant place to browse and pick up the latest best-seller, game or puzzle. Frequent author events keep the spirit of independent book-selling alive!
Excelsior Bay Books
36 Water StThis small local book shop is a pleasant place to browse and pick up the latest best-seller, game or puzzle. Frequent author events keep the spirit of independent book-selling alive!
Nicely curated and beautifully merchandised, Brightwater carries a variety of active lifestyle and heritage brands for men and women.
Brightwater Clothing & Gear
256 Water StNicely curated and beautifully merchandised, Brightwater carries a variety of active lifestyle and heritage brands for men and women.
Parks & Nature
You'll need a boat to get here in the summer. Big Island is party-central for the big boats! Cruiser's Cove is the main destination. Ton's of boats tie up together to sun, swim, and have fun. You can also explore the island if the party scene is not what you're looking for. Please observe park rules and boundaries.
Big Island Nature Park
You'll need a boat to get here in the summer. Big Island is party-central for the big boats! Cruiser's Cove is the main destination. Ton's of boats tie up together to sun, swim, and have fun. You can also explore the island if the party scene is not what you're looking for. Please observe park rules and boundaries.
Named the best Arboretum in the country in 2017! If you love plants, flowers, trees, and gardening, the Arboretum is a beautiful place to spend a few hours.
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum DrNamed the best Arboretum in the country in 2017! If you love plants, flowers, trees, and gardening, the Arboretum is a beautiful place to spend a few hours.
Entertainment & Activities
Live theater and an excellent restaurant in a historic setting.
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Old Log Theatre
5185 Meadville StLive theater and an excellent restaurant in a historic setting.
Arts & Culture
Home of the late, great artist and musician Prince! His home and recording studios have been converted into an interpretive and interactive museum tour.
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Paisley Park
7801 Audubon RdHome of the late, great artist and musician Prince! His home and recording studios have been converted into an interpretive and interactive museum tour.
Essentials
Cub Foods
1104 Lagoon AveLocal large grocery chain.