Dine Outside This Summer: 43 Outdoor Patios, Decks & Dining Spaces in Northfield and Dundas

When the Minnesota weather is at its best, there's no better place to enjoy a meal, drink, or sweet treat than outdoors. Whether you're looking for a riverside patio, a cozy sidewalk café, a brewery beer garden, or a sunny deck for lunch with friends, Northfield and Dundas offer an incredible variety of outdoor dining options.

From morning coffee to evening cocktails, visitors and locals can enjoy fresh air and great flavors at 43 outdoor dining locations throughout the community. So grab your sunglasses, gather your friends and family, and make the most of patio season in Northfield!

Imminent Brewing

Breweries, Wineries & Cideries

• Keepsake Cidery

• Chapel Brewing

• Tanzenwald Brewing Company

• Imminent Brewing

• Loon Liquor Co. & Pizzeria

Restaurants & Grills

• Dawn's Corner Bar

• L&M Bar and Grill

• Rosemary Italian Kitchen & Bar

• George's Vineyard

• Tacoasis

• Flaherty's Northfield Lanes

• Quarterback Club

• Boonies Grill

• The Ole Store Restaurant

• Riverside Bar & Kitchen at Fairfield Inn

• Hogan Brothers

• The Contented Cow

• Han's Kitchen

• Taco Terco

• Reunion

• B&L Pizza

• Basil's Pizza

• The Grille at Northfield Golf Club

• Willinger's Golf Club

• Tinn's Grilled Philly Steak Subs

• El Sitio Tacos

• Subway

Coffee Shops, Cafés & Bakeries

• James Gang Coffeehouse & Eatery

• Raven's Nest Café

• Tin Tea

• Bread People

• Caribou Coffee

• little joy coffee

• Goodbye Blue Monday Coffeehouse

• Cottage Tearoom & Fare

• HideAway Coffeehouse and Winebar

• HideAway Vault Coffeehouse

Sweet Treats & Quick Bites

• Culver's

• Martha's Eats & Treats

• Dairy Queen

• Dundas Kwik Trip

Plus Division Street Parklets!

Don't forget the two public parklets located along Division Street in historic downtown Northfield. These unique outdoor gathering spaces provide additional seating and a great place to enjoy takeout, meet friends, or simply soak up the downtown atmosphere.

Lena’s Lawn at Ole Store Restaurant

Make a Day of It

One of the best parts about dining outdoors in Northfield is the setting. Start your morning with coffee on a patio, spend the afternoon exploring local shops, trails, parks, and the Cannon River, then finish the day with dinner and drinks under the evening sky.

Whether you're visiting for the weekend or enjoying a staycation close to home, Northfield's outdoor dining scene offers something for every taste and occasion. From craft beverages and gourmet meals to casual lunches and ice cream treats, you'll find plenty of places to relax, connect, and enjoy the season.

Plan Your Patio Adventure

With 43 outdoor dining areas spread throughout Northfield and Dundas, there's never been a better time to eat local and enjoy the outdoors. Explore a new patio, revisit an old favorite, and support the businesses that help make our community such a vibrant destination.

Thank you for supporting local and making Northfield a wonderful place to eat, sip, gather, and enjoy summer. We can't wait to see you outside! ☀️🍹

Looking for more things to do while you're here? Explore Northfield's events, shopping, trails, attractions, and lodging options to plan your perfect summer getaway.