Day Block Brewery & Restaurant
Downtown East, Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
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Casual
Why go
Day Block Brewery & Restaurant is a low-friction, walk-in-friendly brewpub in Minneapolis's Elliot Park neighbourhood. It's the practical call for casual brunch, a solo seat at the bar, or a group afternoon; no reservation required. Skip it if you want serious culinary ambition; book it when easy and reliable is exactly what you need.
About Day Block Brewery & Restaurant
Worth Booking? Here's the Verdict
Day Block Brewery & Restaurant is easy to get into; no reservation drama, no weeks-out waitlist. Walk-in availability is generally reliable, which makes it a practical choice when you want a low-friction meal or weekend brunch in the Minneapolis area without planning ahead. If you've been once and enjoyed it, the case for returning is direct: the brewery format means you're coming back for the beer program alongside the food, not despite it.
The Space
Day Block sits at 1105 Washington Ave S in Minneapolis, anchored in the city's Elliot Park neighbourhood. The physical setup is brewery-casual; expect a room built around the drinking experience first, with dining as a comfortable complement. It's the kind of space that works for a group settling in for the afternoon as well as for a solo seat at the bar. The scale doesn't aim for intimacy, but it doesn't feel impersonal either. For brunch or weekend morning visits, the spatial dynamic tends to be more relaxed than the evening crowd, making it a better call if you want room to breathe and a slower pace. Compare this to the tighter, more formal dining rooms at Spoon & Stable or 112 Eatery, Day Block is the room you choose when the plan is casual and the vibe matters more than ceremony.
Brunch and Weekend Timing
If you're weighing when to visit, weekend brunch is the format where a brewpub like Day Block earns its keep. The combination of a house beer list and a kitchen running brunch service is a genuine differentiator from Minneapolis spots that do one or the other well but not both. Midday Saturday or Sunday gives you the full range without the evening noise level. That said, specific menu details and hours aren't confirmed here, check directly before heading over, as brewery kitchens can run limited weekend hours.
Who Should Book
Day Block is a practical pick for returning visitors who want a reliable, no-fuss experience with decent beer and food in one place. It's not the right call if you're planning a celebratory dinner or want the culinary ambition of Owamni or Hai Hai. But for a group brunch, a casual solo lunch, or a low-key return visit, it holds up. Booking is easy, which in Minneapolis's more competitive dining scene is itself a reason to keep it on the shortlist.
Quick reference: Walk-ins welcome, easy booking, brewery-casual setting at 1105 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis.
Planning details
- Location
- 1105 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Website
- dayblockbrewing.com
- Phone
- +1 612 617 7793
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Day Block Brewery & Restaurant sits in a brick-faced, industrial block on Washington Avenue South and reads as part of the street rather than an imposed destination. The place belongs to a second generation of Minneapolis breweries that treat food as an equal partner to beer, so the room feels practical and convivial rather than precious. Its scale and context—between student-oriented West Bank traffic and the more design-conscious Mill District—mean the atmosphere tilts toward casual neighborhood energy: a workable, unpretentious spot to linger over a plate and a pint.
Best For
This is a neighborhood brewery-restaurant built for casual group outings, weekday-after-work stops and weekend meals that can stretch for a couple of hours. Because the kitchen is full-service and the dining format is designed to hold tables, it works well for shared plates and gatherings that want good beer alongside serious food. It also fits well for brunch crowds and late-night visits, offering a useful middle ground between transient bars and destination fine dining in the surrounding districts.
Ordering Tips
Treat the kitchen as an equal partner to the tap list: the menu is a reason to stay. Signature items such as Crab Rangoon Pizza, Banh Mizza and the Breakfast Pizza showcase the restaurant’s playful approach to pub food and pair naturally with a brewery’s rotating pours. Because tables are intended to be occupied for extended visits, plan to linger and order a couple of dishes to share rather than a single plate, so you can sample both the food program and the house or rotating beers.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively atmosphere with weekly live music, industrial historic building vibes, and a casual energetic crowd enjoying pizza and flights of beer.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Crab Rangoon Pizza
- Banh Mizza
- Breakfast Pizza
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Kincaid’s; Steakhouse, Steakhouse
- 112 Eatery; Italian, Italian
- Brasa Rotisserie; American Creole, American Creole
- Lobby Bar at the Peninsula; Modern American, Modern American
- Punch Neapolitan Pizza; Pizzeria, Pizzeria
Restaurant context
How Day Block Compares to Other Minneapolis Options
If you're deciding between Day Block and Brasa Rotisserie, the choice comes down to format. Brasa delivers more defined culinary identity with its American Creole approach, it's the stronger pick if the food itself is the main event. Day Block wins on the combination of a house beer program with solid food in one room; useful if the group wants to drink well and eat without making two stops.
112 Eatery and Lobby Bar at the Peninsula both operate at a higher service and culinary register than Day Block. If the occasion calls for a more polished experience or you're entertaining someone for the first time, either of those is the more defensible booking. Day Block is better suited to regulars who know what they're coming for: beer-led casual dining without a wait.
For pizza and casual group meals, Punch Neapolitan Pizza is a closer competitor in tone; both are low-booking-friction options that work well for groups. Punch edges ahead if pizza is the priority; Day Block is the call when the beer list matters and you want a fuller meal alongside it. For special occasions or serious dining in Minneapolis, look instead at Spoon & Stable or Owamni, both of which operate at a category above.
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| Venue | Cuisine | Booking Difficulty | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Block Brewery & Restaurant | ; | Easy | No published awards |
| Kincaid’s | Steakhouse | Unknown | 2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #822 |
| 112 Eatery | Italian | Unknown | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1772023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Brasa Rotisserie | American Creole | Unknown | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #6392024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #6082023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Lobby Bar at the Peninsula | Modern American | Unknown | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5282025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #5192023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Punch Neapolitan Pizza | Pizzeria | Unknown | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5582024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5622023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Day Block Brewery & Restaurant handle dietary restrictions?
Brewpubs at this level in Minneapolis generally offer enough menu range to accommodate common dietary needs, but the focus is squarely on beer-friendly comfort food. If you have complex or multiple restrictions, call ahead; the address is 1105 Washington Ave S and the format is casual enough that the kitchen is usually accommodating. Guests with gluten sensitivities should note that a brewery environment means cross-contact risk is real.
Is Day Block Brewery & Restaurant good for solo dining?
Yes; the brewery-casual format works well for solo visitors. Bar seating is available, the atmosphere is relaxed rather than date-night formal, there's no pressure to linger over a multi-course meal. It's one of the lower-friction solo dining options on the Washington Ave corridor in Minneapolis.
What should I order at Day Block Brewery & Restaurant?
The house beer list is the anchor here, so start with a tasting flight to calibrate before committing to a pint. Food-wise, lean toward what pairs naturally with craft beer; the format is brewpub, not a destination kitchen, so expectations should be set accordingly. Weekend brunch is the session most consistent with what this kind of venue does well.
Is Day Block Brewery & Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Not the first choice for a milestone dinner. Day Block is a reliable, walk-in-friendly brewpub in Minneapolis's Elliot Park neighbourhood; it suits casual celebrations, post-event drinks, or a low-key birthday group better than an anniversary or formal occasion. For something with more occasion weight in the city, 112 Eatery or Kincaid's is a stronger call.
What are alternatives to Day Block Brewery & Restaurant in Minneapolis?
For pizza in a casual format, Punch Neapolitan Pizza is the tighter, more focused option. Brasa Rotisserie is the pick if you want something more distinctive and food-forward at a similar price tier. If the goal is a proper sit-down meal rather than a brewpub experience, 112 Eatery steps up the kitchen quality without requiring a special-occasion budget.
What should I wear to Day Block Brewery & Restaurant?
Come as you are; jeans, a jacket, whatever you have on. The brewery-casual setting at 1105 Washington Ave S has no dress expectations beyond basic tidiness. Overdressing would feel out of place.
What should a first-timer know about Day Block Brewery & Restaurant?
Walk-ins are generally fine, so no advance reservation is needed; that's the main practical upside here. The experience is anchored around house-brewed beer, with food playing a supporting role. Weekend brunch is the strongest session to visit. If you're coming primarily for food rather than beer, manage expectations: this is a brewpub, not a destination restaurant.
