Sidewalk cafes
License application
In Minneapolis, a sidewalk cafe must be licensed. Before opening a sidewalk cafe, the restaurant owner or operator must apply for a business license.
Apply for a sidewalk cafe license
What to know
We have all the items you need to design and build your sidewalk cafe or street cafe.
Learn about the Sidewalk Cafe and Street Cafe Standards
How to submit application
Submit your application to Business Licenses & Consumer Services:
- By email
- By U.S. mail
- In person
Before you begin
Before you begin, look at our instructions about how to apply for a business license.
Request accessible format
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Contact us
Business Licenses & Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415