318 Cafe in Excelsior, Minnesota

The café boasts a mellow, family-friendly alternative to the rowdier downtown music scene but attracts a crowd intent on a close encounter with big talent. Patrons range from those who are serious about quality music to those who are serious about a chance to chat with their favorite local artist.

The unexpected sophistication of this tiny venue carries over to its simple but refined cuisine, inviting listeners to take in a show over tasteful made to order salads or elegant rustic pizzas. Between its carefully crafted menu, well-chosen wine list, and intimate musical performances, 318 Café is the kind of place that makes out-of-towners understand wholly why we choose to live on the lake.

Lake Minnetonka magazine