The Midtown Global Market is the public market designed to celebrate healthy foods, arts and crafts with the community. Its goal is to build upon the economic, cultural and social assets within the surrounding communities.

There are over 40 businesses at the market including apparel, jewelry, accessories, gift items, restaurants and grocers. It’s a great way to visit many businesses in one stop offering international goods from around the world. Here is a look at Minneapolis’ Midtown Global Market.

About Midtown Global Market

The market is located at 920 East Lake Street and has been open since 2006. It’s open seven days a week with hours 7am – 8pm on Monday through Saturday and Sunday’s at 9am-6pm. There is a parking lot and metered parking available. Being an international public market, you can experience restaurants, foods, and arts and crafts from around the world.

The market sees around 1.3 million visitors each year which is more than the Minnesota Zoo even sees, with 30,000 visitors stopping in weekly.

Dine and Shop

You’ll find great shops in the categories of art, gifts, jewelry, specialty groceries, meat, bulk foods, coffee, and so much more. Here is a look at a few of the top stores that people come to check out:

• Grass Roots Gourmet
• Andes Jewelry
• The Art Shoppe
• Mulki Shop
• Fiesta in America
• Holy Land Grocery & Butcher Shop
• Café Finspang
• Panaderia El Mexicano
• The Produce Exchange

Grab lunch, flowers to take home, coffee, meats for that upcoming occasion or a great piece of art while you’re at the Midtown Global Market. There are endless things to see and buy and it’s a great place to sit down for lunch or for a cocktail. There is also a Global Kid Zone so don’t feel like you have to leave the kids at home.

Be sure to check out the Midtown Global Market of Minneapolis to shop, dine or check out special events.