Just a sample of what Lake Street has to offer every shopper…

There’s no need to go to the mall! Everything for everyone is right here on Lake Street. Join your friends and neighbors at some of Minneapolis’ most unique and fun shopping destinations. Lake Street is home to numerous shops that sell imported, rare and wonderful stuff that you’re not going to find at any mall. Here are just a few suggestions to make your shopping easier and maybe bring a smile to the face of that special person opening your special gift for any occasion. Have fun on Lake Street and happy shopping!

Beauty & Health

Pamper friends & family with a gift certificate to Daisy Nails, Spirit Quest Massage or Universal Hair Salon. Blue Nile Perfume & Lotion has a gift for everyone in the family, specializing in an array of oils for both women & men

Books

Magers & Quinn is the largest independent bookstore in Minnesota, and has lots of new and used books, including many from local authors. Uncle Hugo's and Uncle Edgar's have just what it takes to satisfy any sci-fi or mystery buff.

Clothes

Lake Street has the right pick for every closet. Try Kaplan Bros. to fill those orders on your list for the best work clothes available. Carhart is always a favorite. Don’t forget warm socks and undies. For Levis, leather boots, vintage clothing and an assortment of accessories, you will find it all at the Corner Store.

Entertainment

Tickets to a production make a fabulous gift so make sure to stop by Bryant Lake Bowl, In the Heart of the Beast Theatre, Pangea World Theater, Patrick’s Cabaret or The Jungle Theater!

Exercise

A membership to the Midtown or Uptown YWCA is just what the doctor ordered.

Flowers

Choose from one of the fantastic florists here on Lake Street and brighten up that special someone’s day!

• Soderberg’s owner Howard O’Neill is always willing to create something special just for you.

• Fiesta Flor y Diseno in Mercado Central is just one of the many shopping awaiting you in our exotic Mercado Central. This is not the Mall of America! Here you’ll find the butcher, the baker, the candlestick-maker and more. And you can stop for lunch!

• Chicago-Lake Floral has been a mainstay in our community for decades. Judy and Ernie will provide you with the best and they deliver too.
   

Jewelry

Diamonds or other precious stones, gold, silver or platinum? Victor Hugo Jewelry has it all. 

Music

Hymie’s Vintage Records is the best place in town to find rare recordings in any musical genre or order from Mill City Music’s.

Posters, etc.

Northern Sun Merchandising has t-shirts, buttons, bumperstickers, posters, etc. that shout out your values.

Shoes

Roberts Shoes stocks thousands of shoes in nearly every size and width. Remember their slogan: “Hardly a foot we can’t fit.” 

Tattoos

Leviticus Tattoos in Longfellow and Twilight Tattoos on Bloomington just off Lake can help you give the gift they’ll never forget. Give a holiday gift certificate to that special someone.

More Gifts

At Ingebretsen’s you’ll also find the butcher, the baker and the candlestick-maker. Check out the sweaters, and other cloth craft-making materials plus classes. Did we say classes of any kind make a swell gift?

Our apologies for the thousand or so other terrific gift buying opportunities we don’t have space to include. We may have missed them, but you shouldn’t!