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 »

Peter & Lorrie Stau are the new owners of Rascal’s Bar & Grill and they are very excited to meet all of the great people of Apple Valley and the surrounding areas. For over 20 years as an Executive Chef and Clubhouse Manager at Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage, CA, Peter brings his culinary expertise and his love for food to Rascals & Rascal’s Catering. Lorrie’s background is in Sales & Marketing! Together they will expand and … read more »

Check out our NEW Late Night Bar Menu! Available daily from 9pm to Midnight Banquet and Large Party Space available. The Cedar Room at Old Chicago provides private banquet facilities for any type of event.   OLD CHICAGO, MADE FROM SCRATCH Back in 1976, a few buddies opened a pizza restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. From the start they agreed on a few basic principles: serve up delicious, handmade pizza, have the best lineup of cold beers in town and treat everyone … read more »

 DUNN BROS. COFFEE -- APPLE VALLEY LOCALLY OWNED by Lisa Anderson, Dunn Bros. isn't just another coffee shop.  It's All About...The Beans      Roasted fresh daily, right in front of you, just the aroma will wake up your spirit It's All About...Baked Fresh Daily      Be in fresh breakfast, pastries or sandwiches, Dunn Bros. Apple Valley is your local baker, cook and barrista It's All About...Customer Comfort     … read more »

At  Caribou Coffee, you won't hear us talking about our vision or mission. To us, that's corporate speak. Instead, we talk aspirations, experiences and values. We aspire to be The Community Place I Love and we're committed to sharing an Extraordinary Experience that Feeds the Soul. Sound lofty? We don't think so. Our core values keep us grounded and ensure we're able to realize our aspirations and deliver extraordinary experiences each and every day.  The … 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 »

SPORTS  Football. Baseball. Basketball. Hockey. MMA. Rhythmic jujitsu. If there’s a competition, and you can drink beer and eat wings while watching it, we’ll put it on. WINGS Authentically awesome and hall-of-fame bound. Award-winning Buffalo, New York-style wings spun fresh in your favorite Buffalo Wild Wings® sauce or dry seasoning. Why are our Boneless Wings made with all white meat chicken? Because after the wings, that’s the best part of … read more »

We are bakers of bread. We are fresh from the oven. We are a symbol of warmth and welcome. We are a simple pleasure, honest and genuine. We are a life story told over dinner. We are a long lunch with an old friend. We are your weekday morning ritual. We are the kindest gesture of neighbors. We are home. We are family. We are friends.   About Our Bakery-Cafes We are an everyday oasis for our customers. We're the place people come when they want to visit with … read more »

FAMOUS DAVE'S--APPLE VALLEY Butt Rockin Blues and Famous BBQ! Dave spent 25 years perfecting America’s favorite styles of barbeque, like our hickory–smoked BBQ ribs and Georgia chopped pork slathered with our own Rich & Sassy® BBQ sauce. And if hundreds of national and regional BBQ awards don’t convince you – the great taste will. Our menu also features smokin’ BBQ sandwiches, mouthwatering … 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 »

Whole OR NOTHING Real ingredients just taste better. We're all about preparing food without added colors, flavors, or preservatives (other than lemon or lime juice, which can be used as preservatives — though we use them only for taste). Just genuine raw ingredients and their individual, delectable flavors. We source from farms rather than factories, and spend a lot more on our ingredients than many other restaurants. We wouldn't have it any other way. … read more »

OUR STORY Costa Vida delights our guests with the vibrant flavors of coastal Mexico. We combine the highest quality produce and proteins to create the light, fresh flavors of our menu from scratch. You can taste the difference in every visit and every meal. THE INSPIRATION Costa Vida was born on the beautiful beaches of coastal Mexico, inspired by the lifestyle that pushes you to catch the wave – rather than stand on the sidelines to let life pass you by. This … read more »

This very "authentic" Indian restaurant was a huge hit in "Uptown Minneapolis" and their second location in Apple Valley is even better. Their atmoshpere will relax your senses.  Their ingredients are always fresh and their recipes are time tested.  Did we mention "friendly?"  This is a dining experience that let's you get away while never leaving the south of the river region.  Bring your family, friends, clients or … 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 »

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 »

Our Proud, Local Brand, Born in the Twin Cities in 1980 As a young girl growing up in Canton, China, Leeann’s parents inspired her interest in cooking. Her father, a grocer, introduced her to a wide array of vegetables, proteins, sauces and spices; while at mealtime, her mother demonstrated the subtle Chinese art of creating delicious and attractive dishes balancing food textures, color and flavor. Leeann immigrated to Minneapolis in 1956 with her family. While … 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.

Hours Mon: 11:00AM–9:00PM Tue: Closed Wed & Sat: 11:00AM–9:00PM Sun: 11:00AM–8:00PM

 In the heart of every cowboy lies a dream. Adrie Groeneweg had one that started in Hull, Iowa, in 1981 when he was just 19 years old. It was simple. Why does everyone have to drive out of town to get a pizza?  You'll love their BUFFET selection of salads, pizza, chicken and fixin's and amazing desserts, your own special way.   The NEW Apple Valley location next to Target on Pilot Knob in Apple Valley, has everything from their latest design, to a specail … read more »

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 »

Low-key local pizzeria chain serving thin-crust, deep-dish & Chicago-style pies, plus wings!