The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley exists to connect people, animals and the natural world. Cutting-edge exhibits provide exciting experiences with animals and their habitats introducing guests to species from around the globe. The Zoo is home to over 4,300 animals, representing 534+ species. Exhibits are arrayed in six themed areas, including themed walking trails ranging from one to two miles in length:  Medtronic Minnesota Trail, an … read more »

 One of Apple Valley's newest restaurants, this "LOCALLY OWNED" restaurant, owned by an owner who grew up here and was a former Rosemount police officer, they drew crowds unseen before here.   Be it breakfast, a dozen combinations of lunch chicken sandwiches & nuggets, a healthy salad, milkshakes or fun children's play area, come see what the rage is all about.  This location is one of the first in the Twin Cities.   Chick-fil-A boasts a … read more »

 CULVER'S of APPLE VALLEY Signature Combination Combining a love for his mom’s homemade hamburgers with his favorite childhood vacation treat, fresh frozen custard, Craig Culver creates Culver’s signature combination. Flavor of the Day Caramel Pecan, the first of many. Today you’ll still find a unique flavor of Fresh Frozen Custard, made daily and different from one Culver’s to the next. … read more »

 Apple Valley's latest sensation in the heart of our shopping district, Smashburger is the perfect lunch or dinner to satisfy any day! Not long ago, people ate lots of burgers, however they were ordinary burgers. But there was something missing – the need for something  satisfying and real, something basic and good, something affordable and fresh – a place with a burger soul. A place that burger lovers could call their own and feel pride in recommending … read more »

Looking for some hometown goodness? Take a look at what's going on at your local A&W!

 ARBY'S--"We Have the MEATS" ARBY'S in Apple Valley just completed their remodeling of the store with a striking exterior appeal that makes Apple Valley an even more attractive commerical district.   The Arby's brand purpose is Inspiring Smiles Through Delicious Experiences™. Arby's delivers on its purpose by celebrating the art of Meatcraft™ with a variety of high-quality proteins and innovative, crave-able sides, such as Curly Fries and … read more »

Our History Everyone knows that New York City is the home of the best-tasting, most authentic bagels anywhere. So when the idea for Bruegger’s was born in in 1983, the first thing we did was head for the Big Apple. We learned the time-honored, traditional methods that had made New York famous for bagels like kettle-cooking the bagels, then baking in a real stone hearth oven. We spent two and a half years working with a professional bagel baker to perfect our … read more »

Dairy Queen in Apple Valley has been a mainstay gathering place for decades.  Located in the heart of Apple Valley and completely remodeled including a huge LCD TV to enjoy while dining, thereare always smiles on everyone's face who visits.  And don't forget to celebrate that birthday (home or office), promotion, graduation or just for guests coming over, Dairy Queen is known for their Ice Cream Pie selection.

Located in the beautiful city of Apple Valley, our restaurant has been dedicated to offering the most memorable dining experience for you. We pick ingredients carefully and use only the freshest and natural ones to prepare every dish, and have been trying to cook them in a healthier way to provide the most nutritious food. Much attention has been attached to ensure you a cozy and inviting ambiance where you could enjoy not only the great meal but also the … read more »

 Erbert & Gerbert’s is a sandwich shop dedicated to serving better, more flavorful sandwiches than anyone else in the universe. We started 20-some years ago in the fine, fine town of Eau Claire, WI, and have since grown to 50 sandwich shops spanning the globe — or at least the United States. You might notice a unique language in the Erbert & Gerbert’s world — sandwiches with names like Narmer, Bornk, and Girf, and an obsession with the … read more »

During the 1980’s and 1990’s the Murrell family perfected their simple system. Five Guys was The Place to get a fresh, juicy burger with all the toppings you could stuff between fresh-baked buns. A fifth brother was born and, as their family grew, so did their business. Four more restaurants with sit-down seating were added to accommodate the growing clientele. Early in 2003, Jerry and Janie, together with the “Five Guys,” began offering … read more »

Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs serves both the lunch and dinner crowd by offering sandwiches made with fresh baked bread, sliced-to-order deli meats and cheeses, soups, salads and hearty pasta entrees LOCALLY OWNED and OPERATED This father/son team really understands freshness with every sandwich, as each is slice cut right before your eyes.  Large portions and fantastic service that really makes you feel they appreciate that you came.   Conveniently located in front … read more »

We serve from-scratch food made with excellent ingredients. At Jimmy John's our food is simple; it's clean, and it's fresh! We use locally purchased produce, which is brought in fresh and hand sliced daily. Our tuna salad is made from scratch by hand. Our real provolone cheese, oven-roasted turkey, choice top round roast beef, real wood-smoked ham, dry cured genoa salami, and spicy capicola are also brought in fresh and sliced by hand daily – in every single Jimmy … read more »

WHAT MADE US GREAT IS STILL WHAT MAKES US GREAT KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the few brands in America that can boast a rich, decades-long history of success and innovation. It all started with one cook who created a soon-to-be world-famous recipe more than 70 years ago, a list of secret herbs and spices scratched out on the back of the door to his kitchen. That cook was Colonel Harland Sanders, of course, and now KFC is the world’s … read more »

Apple Valley McDonald's has been one of the top company owned McDonald's in their central division.  Newly remodeled with double drive-ups and with a retro early McDonald's exterior and ultra-modern interior, large LCD TV's and an incredible Playland, this is "The Spot.   Since 1955, we’ve been proud to serve the world some of its favorite food. And along the way, we’ve managed not just to live history, but create it:  from drive-thru … read more »

American Chinese Cuisine From our world famous Orange Chicken to our health-minded Wok Smart™ selections, Panda Express defines American Chinese cuisine with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Freshly prepared. Every day.

RAISING CARE'S in Apple Valley is at the fourth busiest corner in Minnesota at Cedar and 42.  From their opening in Apple Valley over a half decade ago to today, no one has fresher chicken.   Our concept is simple and unique… we only have ONE LOVE – quality chicken finger meals! At Raising Cane’s® you get an exceptionally high quality product served quickly and conveniently. We can do this because we offer a limited menu.  To have … read more »

Now baking delicious gourmet cupcakes fresh every day and scooping amazing homemade ice cream in Apple Valley! CUPCAKES We bake and frost 18 signature flavors every morning, fresh from scratch. In addition, we feature seasonal and special flavors such as Maple Bacon, Fat Elvis, Cannoli, Strawberries N’ Crème, Tiramisu, French Toast, and Pumpkin. ICE CREAM 15 flavors of small-batch ice cream are made daily. The ice cream flavors are a nod to … read more »

Subway has 42,170 restaurants in 104 countries.  We know healthy meals in a hurry.  There are two locations in Apple Valley with this location and the second on Pilot Knob and 140th.   The Seventeen-Year-Old Entrepreneur Back in 1965, Fred DeLuca set out to fulfill his dream of becoming a medical doctor. Searching for a way to help pay for his education, a family friend suggested he open a submarine … read more »

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Wendy's Apple Valley is located in the heart of Apple Valley at the 4th busiest corner in Minnesota.  Our newly remodeled store is spacious and conveniently located in front of SuperTarget & Best Buy.   Dave Thomas opened our first Wendy's restaurant in 1969 in Columbus, Ohio. He opened the door to a new gold standard in quality food. When other restaurants were using frozen beef and mass-producing food, Dave developed an innovative method to prepare fresh, … read more »

Specialties Grab a bag, our signature red Sharpie, and create your own masterpiece! Choose from more than 50 superior sandwiches, custom-crafted with the freshest meats, cheeses, and more than 60 toppings! It's your wich - any way you want it! History Established in 2014. Frustrated by the lack of great sandwiches available in quick service restaurants and bored by burned-out sandwich brands, Jeff Sinelli, founder and former CEO of Genghis Grill, set his mind to creating … read more »

White Castle was founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas, decades before other fast food restaurants were to begin in the 1950's. Cook Walt A. Anderson partnered with insurance man Edgar Waldo "Billy" A. Ingram to make White Castle into a chain of restaurants and market White Castle. Anderson is credited with invention of the hamburger bun well as "the kitchen as assembly line, and the cook as infinitely replaceable technician, hence giving … read more »