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June 2, 2026
University Tobacco and Vape

Place

Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Time

1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Requirements

This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.

Comments

You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:

Business license application overview

We are seeking feedback on University Tobacco and Vape’s request for an Extended Hours of Operation license. If approved, they plan to extend their current hours of operation to Sunday to Thursday 8 a.m. – 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday 8 a.m – 2 a.m.

Applicant details

Name (legal entity): Super Tobacco 1 LLC
Address: 2501 University Ave NE. Minneapolis, MN 55418
Phone: 612-782-6940 
Zoning District: BFC6/Corridor 6 Built Form Overlay District. CM2/Corridor Mixed Use District
Neighborhood and Ward: Holland. 1

License details

Current license(s): Exclusive Tobacco Dealer. Lower Potency Hemp Edibles or Beverages
Requested license(s): Extended Hours of Operation
Proposed hours of operation: Interior: Sunday to Thursday 8 a.m. – 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 a.m.

June 2, 2026
Yellowbird Coffee Bar NE

Place

Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Time

1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Requirements

This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.

Comments

You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:

Business license application overview

We are seeking feedback on Yellowbird Coffee Bar NE’s request for a sidewalk café. If approved, they plan to add 8 tables with 4 seats for a maximum of 32 seats

Applicant details

Name (legal entity): Yellowbird Coffee Bar LLC
Address: 639 22nd Ave NE. Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-360-2264 
Zoning District: BFC4/Corridor 4 Built Form Overlay District. PR1/Production Mixed Use District
Neighborhood and Ward: Holland. 1

License details

Current license(s): Food Manufacturer. LIC414059
Requested license(s): Sidewalk Cafe
Interior seating: 12, Exterior seating: 32, Sidewalk Cafe
Proposed hours of operation: Interior: 7 a.m. –  5 p.m.
Exterior hours:  Sidewalk Cafe 7 a.m. – 5 p.m

June 2, 2026
Pillsbury Club

Place

Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Time

1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Requirements

This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.

Comments

You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:

Business license application overview

We are seeking feedback on Pillsbury Club’s request for a license to sell liquor. If approved, they plan to offer casual dining for their boutique hotel featuring a small, guest-focused restaurant and cocktail lounge with access to a small private patio that seats 20.

Applicant details

Name (legal entity): Pillsbury Club Ltd
Address: 100 E 22ND ST, Minneapolis MN 55404
Phone: 612-281-1550
Zoning District: RM3
Neighborhood and Ward: Whittier and Ward 10

License details

Current license(s): Hotel, restaurant
Requested license(s): On Sale Liquor, No Entertainment with Sunday Sales and 2AM
Interior seating: 56, Exterior seating: 20, Private Patio
Proposed hours of operation: Interior: Monday-Sunday 7 a.m.-1 a.m
Exterior hours: Private Patio Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Type of entertainment 

No Live Entertainment means only background music is allowed, like radio, TV, jukeboxes, or recorded music. No live shows or performances are allowed. The business plans to offer:

  • Radio and TV in the lounge/ food service area

June 2, 2026
Mestiizo

Place

Minneapolis City Hall, Room 380
350 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Time

1:30 p.m. or shortly thereafter

Requirements

This application must meet all City rules for approval. That may include checks on zoning, health, background, and finances.

Comments

You’re invited to share your thoughts or send written comments. You can do that in three ways:

Business license application overview

We are seeking feedback on Mestiizo’s request for a permanent expansion of premises. If approved, they plan to add an outdoor patio containing 48 seats located on private property.

Applicant details

Name (legal entity): Mestiizo Restaurant Inc
Address: 337 13th Ave NE. Minneapolis, MN 55413
Phone: 612-388-0005 
Zoning District: BFC4/Corridor 4 Built Overlay District. CM2/Corridor Mixed Use District
Neighborhood and Ward: Sheridan, 3

License details

Current license(s): On-Sale Liquor, No Entertainment and Sunday Sales
Requested license(s): Permanent Expansion of Premises
Interior seating: 64, Exterior seating: 48, Private Patio
Proposed hours of operation: Interior:  10 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Exterior hours: Private Patio Sunday - Thursday 10 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Nature of entertainment

No Live Entertainment means only background music is allowed, like radio, TV, jukeboxes, or recorded music. No live shows or performances are allowed. The business plans to offer ambient background music.

Contact us

Phil Cotterill

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Phone

612-673-5980

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

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Monday – Thursday

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Friday

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Phone

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Hours

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Monday – Friday

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Alexis Sorensen

Community Planning & Economic Development 

Phone

612-673-2050

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415