Welcome home to Dinkytown
Explore an eclectic mix of shops, bookstores, and cafes alongside eateries serving everything from pizza to falafel and burritos, with offbeat live-music venues and nightlife spots surrounding you.
Walk, bike, or run
IDENTITY Dinkytown places you directly in the middle of the University of Minnesota action.
Your morning lecture, your afternoon lab, and your evening study group, all within 5 minutes of your front door.
Tour the Neighborhood
Early-riser or a night owl? Type A or Type B? Biomedical or Business? No matter your personality, this city has got the perfect spot for you.
3 min • Walking
Bordertown Coffee
Relaxed non-profit cafe serving ethically-sourced coffee and baked goods.
3 min • Walking
Al’s Breakfast
Classic breakfast and lunch diner with an old-school vibe.
3 min • Walking
D.P. Dough
Local chain open late for calzones with diverse fillings.
2 min • Biking
Huntington Bank Stadium
Round up your friends and catch a Minnesota Golden Gophers game.
3 min • Biking
University Wellness Center
Exercise, play, restore, learn, and work all in one place for students.
3 min • Walking
Target
Big box department store selling everything you need for your college life.
2 min • Walking
Gray's
Unique spot for homemade pastas, live music, and dancing in an airy space.
3 min • Walking
Varsity Theater
Theater, music, and comedy in an intimate venue with a hip, elegant vibe.
8 min • Biking
The Main Cinema
Independent cinema offering first-run Hollywood movies and art-house films.
3 min • Walking
Left Click Lounge
Premium gaming lounge focused on hosting a wide range of game experiences.
5 min • Biking
East River Flats Park
Park nestled in the city, along the river, with walking paths & picnic areas.
3 min • Walking
The Cove
Casual restaurant offering custom poke & rice bowls, plus Asian-fusion eats.
Dinkytown Map
Often called one of the best places to live in Minnesota, Dinkytown offers a dense urban feel with a wide array of small businesses, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.
