Food and restaurants

You can apply for a license for many types of food-related businesses, restaurants and events.

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Catering and food service

We list license applications for catering and food service businesses.

Community kitchens and food shelves

Find applications for community kitchens and food shelves and food distribution permits.

Convenience food and vending

You can apply for a license for convenience food and vending businesses.

Farmers markets and public events

We explain requirements for farmers markets and public events.

Food trucks and carts

Find license applications, requirements and more for food trucks and carts.

Grocery stores

We list license applications for various types of grocery stores.

Restaurants, bars and cafes

We provide information on licenses for restaurants, bars and cafes.

Restaurant and sidewalk cafe licenses

You can apply for a license to open a restaurant or sidewalk cafe.
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Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Community Planning & Economic Development

Email Business Licenses

Phone

612-673-2080

Fax

612-673-3399

Address

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