Minneapolis Places: Great Harvest Bread Co.

When Daniel & I visited Minneapolis recently, we went to one of my favourite neighborhoods, Linden Hills. Just a few blocks from Lake Harriet, this is such a fun spot to eat, browse, get coffee, and visit the best kid's bookstore in town. 

When I lived in Minneapolis, I used to drive over to Great Harvest Bread Co. in Linden Hills every Thursday to pick up a loaf of their delicious spelt bread.

Great Harvest is a national chain that makes delicious bread (& cookies, scones, granola...) fresh every morning.

When you visit the front counter, they give out free (very large!) slices of bread. We tried the gluten-free bread & caramel apple bread, of course with lots of butter, and were not disappointed.

The Great Harvest in Linden Hills is a cozy spot to stop for a cup of coffee, a snack, & a few loaves of their wonderful bread. They even have a kid's corner, dog treats, & a mural of nearby Lake Harriet.

Chicago Places: Chicago Brauhaus

There are so many fun neighborhoods to explore in Chicago. One of our newest favourites is Lincoln Square (home of The Book Cellar). It is a German neighborhood, and since I love Germany (& German food!), my dad and I decided to try out the biggest German restaurant in the neighborhood, Chicago Brauhaus. 

The Brauhaus is right next door to one of our favourite Chicago bookstores, and across the street from a cute courtyard. Stepping in the door felt like walking into Germany! They even have music & dancing throughout the week.

We enjoyed the amazing food: brats, real German mustard, potatoes (my dad had the amazing potato salad), sauerkraut, and very European bread. It was definitely the most authentic German food I've had outside of my favourite German city, Rothenburg. Yum! 

Thanks for the great meal, Chicago Brauhaus! We'll be back!