I'm glad to see that the number of hip-hop clothing boutiques in the Twin Cities is increasing…read more Before online shopping became popular -with websites like Digital Gravel, Karmaloop, MLTD- getting fresh hip-hop gear required "knowing" somebody. But now "Things Done Changed." (Biggie reference.) Within the last couple years, a handful of new spots have opened up in Minneapolis alone! Phenom is refreshing with its dope two room setup, wooden floors, and tees that hang from an automated and revolving rack above. (Like what drycleaners have.) They also carry a small selection of sneaker classics like Nike Air Maxes, Jordans, and New Balances (the non-Grandpa kind), some interesting caps (both snapback and fitted), and original sweatshirts I've never really seen online. I'm not really a fan of their selection, but I can see how some peeps dig it. Aside from the gear, the customer service could be better. I saw one Nike Air Max and got a staff member to get it in my size. I found that it didn't fit and tried chatting with him a bit. He seemed disinterested in trying to sell me anything and left to talk to the shorty at the front of the store. At other boutiques, the staff usually tries to hustle me. Kinda surprised. Again, I love Phenom's dope space and can appreciate their gear, but the customer service could be better.

Incredible sneaker/streetwear shop. One of the few places in the Midwest to get account such as…read moreBBC/Ice Cream, PLAY, Diamond Supply, and the list goes on. Beautiful ground up conceptual design with their Phenom cloud logo emblazoned across the racks, counters, and their own personal clothing that they manufacture in the back of the shop. So sick! Much love for this shop and always stop in to see their new gear whenever I'm in the area. Pricy for some of these products because of their brands, but it's well worth the pricepoint if you are savvy in the streetwear game and understand what you're actually looking at! o.O

Walked in, was pretty nice. Got my help. Got my shoe and outfit. The dude that helped me was nice…read moreand chill, he helped me, he knows how to talk to people. Another time I walked in I got help from a girl and she was just rude. I recommend this place if you know what you want, so you can make a quick trip otherwise don't waste your time browsing there.

Walked into the store with my service animal- extremely well trained and behaved, right by my side,…read moreetc- and immediately was shouted at you the girl who was working there "no pets" so I awkwardly had to explain in front of a family that she was a service dong and needed to stay with me. All she did was stare at me the rest of the time while I attempted to shop around. I was looking for a specific pair of shoes, and she did not offer assistance the entire time, just made me feel uncomfortable while she watched me shop. I left without asking about the shoes and planned a trip to a different location to get them- don't waste your time with this location, they have a limited selection and rude employees.

First impression of the store is that it is really cool and have a very wide selection of clothes…read moreand pretty good selection of shoes! The staff is the best I've had interacting with a shoe/streetwear/ vintage store in MN so car. I really appreciate the kindness from the staff and the prices are fair!

Good environment always reasonable one of the most relax stores in the cities great prices and…read moreworkers

I found this hidden gem about a year ago, and it's been my go to ever since. They always have what…read moreI'm looking for, the service is excellent, and the prices are fair. The apparel selection is solid, and I really like that they stay on top of new releases anytime I'm after one, they've got it. They're also great on communication; if they miss your call, they actually call back. AJ and the rest of the team are always helpful, and I'm glad I found this place. I'll definitely keep coming back for any shoes that I'm looking for.

First time going here after winning an IG contest - make sure to knock on the door if you want in…read more(we were unsure and it took us a bit to figure it out). The inside is gorgeous and recently renovated. I love how there are separate areas for brands and items. They have a variety of clothes, shoes, socks and accessories. This is probably my new favorite store, and I enjoy following their IG account as well. If you love trends/fashion/exclusive items, then this is the place for you! I do want to stay, parking is street parking, so hopefully you're lucky & if not expect to walk a little.

I wish that a fashion portal would open when I open my closet each morning. It'd be like Narnia,…read morewithout the lion or the witch... just the wardrobe. I'd just pop in to some awesome store, play dress up and then come back through my wardrobe like the Pevensie children. Anyway, Parc Boutique would definitely be one of my fashion portal stops. I follow the owner Thao on Twitter and Pinterest because she has amazing taste, so I should've known how much I'd like this store. It had been a while since my first visit to Parc (when I was young and broke), so my visit last week felt like the maiden voyage. There's a balance of affordability and higher-fashion style here, which I appreciate because that is a balance I try to find on a daily basis. There's a great selection of dresses, tops, jewelry, denim and more---all priced and curated well. The bauble table was where I had the most trouble saying goodbye. I saw the most interesting geometric pendant priced at about $75 (as usual, my eye wanders to one of the most expensive things on the table). Though I couldn't bring myself to drop the cash, I was compelled to put it on my Christmas list eight months in advance.

Parc boutique is hands down the cutest, most-Instagram-worthy, women-run shop in the twin cities…read more They clothing and shoes they have in stock are trendy but won't go out of style, and are constantly updated. All of the brands they carry are women owned businesses and either local or from around the country. The staff is beyond friendly is they're always happy to help with any questions you may have. As well as clothing, they also carry the cutest natural skin care lines, especially Herbivore Botanicals. If you're in Minneapolis and have a shopping day, I highly recommend you stop in to their shop.

This Target is accessible via the Skyway System and from the street. It's also two-levels…read more If you are staying at one of the hotels downtown, this two-story Target is a great resource to find all the things you (I) forgot to pack. There is a Starbucks inside the Target on the second floor.

A large two story retail store located in the Target plaza campus (near the Nicolet Mall) in…read moredowntown Minneapolis, this location serves as the Flagship Target. It has an urban footprint, with shopping cart escalators. As mentioned, it is connected to the rest of the Target campus (3 city blocks) via skyways, which is itself connected to the rest of the 2.5 mile Minneapolis skyway system. Groceries were on the bottom floor (along with a Starbucks), with the CVS branded pharmacy and OTC items on the top. There is checkout on both floors. It wasn't too crowded, but well staffed on a Thursday afternoon, and was able to buy some items that we needed for our trip.

I'm pretty new to skating and came into Familia Skateboard Shop not really knowing what to look…read morefor. Allen (I think that was his name) was super helpful--he took the time to explain everything about skateboarding, from where to start to what kind of board and setup would work best for me. He's a really cool, down-to-earth guy and made the whole experience easy and fun. The customer service here is amazing, and I definitely recommend this shop to anyone, whether you're new like me or more experienced.

Customer service is always top notch. They have a great selection of hardgoods and softgoods. The…read moreindoor park is a great bonus and they have all the latest drops for boards and shoes. Great shop merch too. Support your local skate shop!

This is the best running store in Minnesota. This is the…read morebest running store in Minnesota. What Jeff and Bekah Metzdorff have done to make a retail store into the epicenter of running culture in the entire Midwest is remarkable. You will get it when you walk in. You need a pair of shoes and they'll make you run on a treadmill, ask you some questions and you'll be fitted for what shoe fits for you. From there, they have gear you want to wear running. And for those us (myself included) who aren't runners, they have comfortable clothing you will wear daily for comfort or for your own workouts. You go deeper if you're new to the Twin Cities and join a free group run, which is multiple times a week to keep you going. You might even find a date there, it happens oddly often. If you're one of those people who need to run a marathon, you'll see them during the Twin Cities Marathon yelling in the 20s mile area, getting written up in the local neighborhood papers for being too loud. From there, you want them to succeed, and you want to join them. Then you see their brand everywhere. In every race in the Midwest, you will see the brand name. And you'll feel good wearing it as well as you know it's a local business doing things right from the ground up.

Been 5 years so I thought I would update my review since I started running a bit. A 5K here and a…read more10K there, nothing too wild. Great staff and still has a great selection of shoes and apparel. What I learned by running myself is their fantastic shop runs that they put on several days per week and on every other Saturday, they have the assisted long run or "ALR" where there a lot of people, maybe ~100 all running different distances and paces on pre-set routes, like a 5K, 10K, 10 mile, etc. so you can pick a distance and pace and probably have someone to run with. They also provide Strava maps on their site so you really will not get lost. Best part is that these runs are free, they do it just because they love running and the running community. Kudos, amigos.

Ladies, listen up…read more You know when you're bloated and feeling uncomfortable and fat and stuffed full of chocolate and you know that shopping is the last thing in the freaking world that you want to do? WELL... Go to this Banana. Find something obnoxiously overpriced. And take it into the fitting room. They have those fancy dressing room mirrors with the trick lights that make you look 10 pounds thinner than you actually are. No. Joke. I'm a total cheapskate when it comes to clothes and would be the girl voted "most likely to sit down on something gross without looking" so Banana clothes really ain't my thing. But when it comes to dressing up, this store is one of my guilty pleasures. I've been eyeing a dress in this store for the past 6 weeks that seemed like it might be the perfect candidate for a wedding rehearsal dinner dress (that could also be reincarnated as a wear-to-work dress after the wedding). Buuuut...it was $150. And I didn't want to spend $150, even if it was silk. Well. Today it was on sale for under $80. Not too shabby. And neither was my ass in that fitting room mirror. +5 stars for the awesome mirror. -3 stars for being a waste of money. +1 bonus star for the awesome mirror. =3 stars

I do not know why it is so expensive. I remember visiting it a while back and being a bit shocked…read moreby the prices. However, when my new roommate moved in two closets full of Banana Republic clothes, I decided to give it another shot. Upon entering the store I was promptly greeted by a sales person. It was a long day so I did yawn, and when the sales person saw that he said "you look like you need some coffee". Definitely a way to make a girl feel beautiful. I browsed around, somewhat shocked by the prices, considering that tags read "made in china". To be honest I really wanted to find something I liked, but nothing caught my eye. There were a few clearance racks, mostly filled with $20-30 simple t shirts that are final sale and cannot be returned. I left empty-handed and headed for Starbucks.