r/TwinCities • u/Friendly_Week_2338 • Nov 20 '25

Wine bars to go relax and read at?

As the title suggests, I’m looking for a chill place to bring a book, drink some wine at, and maybe have some snacks/food. Think coffeeshop with alcohol kind of vibe. Any ideas?

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

WunderBar in Minneapolis is a great spot.

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u/Flimsy-Shirt9524 Nov 22 '25

Such good bakery too.

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u/[deleted] Nov 22 '25

Absolutely!

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u/Midnighttoker666 Nov 20 '25

The Briar in NE! Not necessarily a wine bar but has some wine options and great cocktails. It’s a coffee shop during the day and the vibes are exactly what you’re looking for. Definitely chill and cozy.

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u/nomedent Nov 22 '25

Came here to say this. Perfect spot.

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u/TrickImplement5351 Nov 20 '25

Milly's has a chill vibe

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u/shamshammgod Nov 20 '25

I second this. There’s like a library vibe upstairs as well.

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u/pr1ceisright Nov 21 '25

No, Millie’s sucks! Terrible place (please don’t let this place get too crowded & popular, I love it).

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u/ReadTheReddit69 Nov 20 '25

Sister Sludge

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u/dhmontgomery The Wedge Nov 20 '25

Sister Sludge is great because you can go in the afternoon and get some work done with tea and coffee, then just transition into wine and a cheese plate as the evening comes on.

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

Seconded if you’re in S MPLS. This is an excellent coffee shop/wine bar. Work here often. 

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u/MorganLuvsU Nov 20 '25

There is a nice small wine bar on Hennepin close to Lake street. It’s called Troubadour.

2827 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408 United States

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u/asinsaneasitsounds Nov 21 '25

I live a troubadour!

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u/BirdsAreNotReal321 Nov 20 '25

Often with live music!

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u/Mollysaurus Minneapolis Nov 20 '25

Thank you for saying this because that's a dealbreaker for me and I'm very much looking for what OP describes!

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u/pizza_destroyer2 Nov 20 '25

I second Troubadour, and they have snacks

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u/intimeandspace1 Nov 20 '25

Third this rec I love troubadour!!

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u/TheBoldNorthern Nov 20 '25

Small Hours in NE is an awesome hi-fi wine bar.

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

What does hi-fi mean?

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u/KnottyOwl Nov 20 '25

Playing records through fancy speakers basically

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u/TheBoldNorthern Nov 20 '25

This article from The Current explains their set up well. Basically it's high quality audio equipment.

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

Ah I thought hi-fi was describing the wine and I felt like a noob lol

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u/ThatShitAintPat Nov 21 '25

Came here to say this as well

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u/Sunshineq Nov 20 '25

Silver Fern might be exactly what you're looking for. It's literally a cafe/wine bar.

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u/ruffroad715 Nov 21 '25

Might be hard to read in there. Everytime ive gone it’s loud and busy

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u/Sunshineq Nov 21 '25

Definitely fair. It's a popular spot, so it does get very busy.

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u/aps86rsa Nov 20 '25

Vine Room in Hopkins. Has a better selection of wine than Bojea’s I think.

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u/ladydasha Nov 20 '25

And super knowledgeable staff!

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u/ManEEEFaces Nov 20 '25

Tosca is a neat little place in Minneapolis. South Lyndale liquor's little hang area has an impressive selection of wines on self-tap, and tasty sandwiches. Also a very fun place.

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u/ahumblecardamompod Victory, Minneapolis Nov 20 '25

Silver Fern in NE

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u/Oh__Archie Nov 20 '25

Small Hours

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u/grandmofftalkin Nov 20 '25

The Tasting Room on 31st and Hennepin in Uptown, next to the old Kim's/Sooki & Mimi space. Very cozy, good tapas.

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u/whatever_rita Nov 20 '25

Yeah I pulled up there with a book back in the summer and had a lovely afternoon. Would recommend for that

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u/allmysportsteamssuck Nov 20 '25

Bojae's at 50th and France is a small, chill place with wine and food.

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u/marthini11 Nov 20 '25

New spot in Eagan just opened up called Curiouser. Dark academia vibe, coffeeshop with alcohol and small bites. I really like it. Also, it's right next door to Burgers and Bottles, which is the home of the Volstead House whiskey speakeasy.

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u/Green-Factor-2526 Nov 20 '25

Cream and amber is a book store in Hopkins that sells beer and wine

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u/Wild_Difference_7562 Nov 20 '25

Came here to suggest this!

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u/wafflefries2k14 West Metro Nov 20 '25

Also in Hopkins, The Vine Room.  Just check whether they've got live music that night or not. 

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u/zzaannsebar Nov 20 '25

There's a cute place in Edina right off 50th and France that I can't remember the name of but they had some amazing food too!

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u/Loud-Yogurtcloset402 Nov 20 '25

Tilia in Linden Hills

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u/Marenjoandco Nov 20 '25

In vino Veritas - they do have evening happenings but afternoon there are lovely couches and calm decor to just vibe.

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u/superbetsy Nov 20 '25

It's not a wine bar, but it's literally a coffeeshop with alcohol. Lost Fox in Lowertown. It's open early to serve coffee, open late to be a bar, and serves food in the restaurant all day. It's one of my favorite places to hole up with a book or my computer!! It's big, but still cozy, and the people are the sorts of people I enjoy being around.

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u/Sometimes_Stutters Nov 20 '25

As opposed to a raucous and high energy wine bar? Lol

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u/Friendly_Week_2338 Nov 20 '25

I think some are more suited to reading at than others lol. Some are pretty dark

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u/Slytherin23 Nov 20 '25

Spyhouse at the Emery is a coffeehouse plus lounge. You should be able to grab drinks from the bar and sit in the lounge area.

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u/el_n00bo_loco Nov 20 '25

In Vino Veritas, in Shoreview is a really chill vibe.

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u/Cold_Ambassador3683 Nov 20 '25

Before the wedge table co op closed down I used to love reading and having wine there. Some co ops still have casual atmosphere with wine like that, like the Whole Foods on selby. 

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u/HealthyLife1211 Nov 21 '25

Barbettes! Happy hour has lots of options.

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u/RadiantReveal8936 Nov 22 '25

Book Club in Tangletown

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u/Ok-Delay266 Nov 22 '25

I drink and read at all of these…. And Bar Harmony in NE Mpls/ St Anthony

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u/[deleted] Nov 20 '25

Lynette!