Minneapolis Minnesota Restaurant Supply Store

Restaurant equipment and supplies delivered to Minneapolis with wholesale pricing and 60,000+ products ready to ship

GoFoodservice is a 30+ year restaurant supply company built around one job: getting commercial operators the equipment, smallwares, disposables, furniture, tabletop, and janitorial supplies they need to run a kitchen at full speed. Minneapolis businesses get access to all 60,000+ products, wholesale pricing, and a support team that knows the difference between a good spec and a wasted purchase.

Whether you are opening a chef-driven concept in the North Loop, outfitting a Juicy Lucy burger bar in South Minneapolis, setting up a new brewery taproom in Northeast, building out an East African kitchen in Cedar-Riverside, or running concessions during State Fair season, GoFoodservice has the commercial kitchen equipment and supplies to make it work.

Why Minneapolis Operators Choose GoFoodservice

Minneapolis runs one of the most interesting food scenes in the country. Scandinavian heritage, a James Beard-recognized chef community, the largest Somali-American population in the US, a deep Hmong food culture, a serious brewery district in Northeast, and a loyal base of neighborhood bars and hotdish joints all share the same metro. That range means Minneapolis operators need a supply partner who can handle everything from a wok range for a Hmong restaurant to a high-volume fryer setup for State Fair season.

Here is what makes GoFoodservice different from browsing a national catalog that treats Minneapolis as just another pin on a map:

• Established 30+ year track record - GoFoodservice has spent more than three decades in commercial foodservice supply, serving operators in Minneapolis and across the country.
• Built for commercial budgets - Pricing is wholesale, designed for operators running real businesses.
• 60,000+ products in stock and ready - From cooking equipment and refrigeration to smallwares, disposables, and janitorial supplies, the catalog covers nearly every category a commercial kitchen needs.
• Quick delivery through our distribution network - We rely on trusted manufacturers and distribution partners to move orders to Minneapolis and the surrounding area without delays.
• Real product expertise on call - Our team can walk you through equipment decisions, not just check out your cart.

The right supply partner for a Minneapolis operation is the one that treats your project like a project, not a transaction.

Shop Restaurant Supplies by Category

GoFoodservice offers everything a commercial kitchen, bar, brewery, cafeteria, or catering operation needs. Here are the main product categories Minneapolis buyers shop most often:

• Restaurant Equipment - Cooking equipment, refrigeration, ice machines, prep tables, ventilation, and warewashing
• Smallwares - Cookware, bakeware, kitchen tools, utensils, food pans, and storage containers
• Tabletop - Dinnerware, glassware, flatware, serving pieces, and table accessories
• Furniture - Chairs, tables, booths, barstools, patio furniture, and high chairs
• Disposables - Takeout containers, cups, lids, napkins, bags, and utensils
• Janitorial Supplies - Cleaning chemicals, trash cans, mops, brooms, and sanitation equipment
• Storage & Transport - Shelving, racks, bus tubs, carts, and food transport equipment
• Food & Beverage - Cooking oils, sauces, seasonings, beverages, and consumables
• Filtration - Water filters, oil filtration, and air filtration systems
• Bar Supplies - Bar equipment, glassware, mixers, speed rails, and cocktail tools

Not sure where to start? Our Buying Guides walk you through selecting the right equipment for refrigeration, fryers, ice machines, furniture, and more.

Minneapolis's Foodservice Scene and What It Takes To Compete

Together with St. Paul, Minneapolis anchors the Upper Midwest's cultural and culinary capital. The Twin Cities punch well above their weight on the national food map, with a James Beard-recognized chef community, deep Scandinavian and Northern European roots, and a wave of immigrant food cultures that have reshaped the dining scene over the last two decades. That depth creates real demand for commercial equipment across a wide range of concepts.

A few things make Minneapolis's foodservice market different from most other cities its size:

The Juicy Lucy is a Minneapolis original and burger operations here run hot. A Juicy Lucy is a burger with cheese stuffed inside the patty, claimed by multiple South Minneapolis bars and served daily across the city. Burger-focused operations need flat-top griddles, high-volume cheese melting, serious ventilation, and the kind of prep equipment that holds up through a Friday night rush. Any bar putting a Juicy Lucy on the menu is making an equipment commitment.

Minneapolis has one of the strongest Somali, Hmong, and East African food scenes in the country. Cedar-Riverside, often called Little Mogadishu, anchors a deep Somali restaurant community, and the broader Twin Cities support an enormous Hmong food culture built around Hmong sausage, larb, papaya salad, and Hmong-style fried rice. These operations need wok ranges, rice cookers, steamers, high-BTU burners, and the smallwares to move dishes fast through lunch and dinner service.

Northeast Minneapolis is one of the densest brewery districts in the Midwest. Breweries, brewpubs, and taprooms have transformed "Nordeast" into a destination, and every one of those operations needs bar supplies, draft system components, glassware, refrigeration, and heavy-duty cleaning and sanitation equipment. The same is true across the North Loop cocktail scene and Uptown's independent bar rooms.

Cold winters drive comfort food and hotdish culture, and summer flips to State Fair volume. Long Minnesota winters mean high demand for soups, stews, and hotdish, the baked casserole that anchors community dinners and comfort food menus across the metro. Operations serving this style rely on bakeware, holding cabinets, and serving line equipment. Then summer flips the script: the Minnesota State Fair is one of the most food-focused state fairs in the country, with corn dogs, cheese curds, walleye on a stick, and dozens of food-on-a-stick concepts running high-volume operations. Fair concessionaires need fryers, holding equipment, and rugged mobile setups that can take a beating.

Who We Serve in the Minneapolis Area

GoFoodservice works with foodservice operations of all sizes across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities metro. The types of businesses we supply include:

If your business type is not listed, that does not mean we cannot help. Contact our team and we will work through your project requirements together.

Restaurant Equipment Buying Guides

If you are planning a new build, renovation, or replacement project in Minneapolis, these guides can help you make better purchasing decisions before you spend:

• Commercial Fryer Buying Guide - How to choose between floor fryers, countertop fryers, and different heat sources.
• Commercial Dishwasher Guide - Undercounter, door-type, and conveyor warewashing for different volumes.
• Commercial Glasswasher Guide - Choosing the right glasswasher for bars, restaurants, and high-volume beverage operations.
• Restaurant Furniture Guide - What to consider for chairs, tables, booths, and outdoor seating.
• Food Safety Guide - Temperature management, storage, and sanitation essentials for any foodservice operation.
• Commercial Outdoor Kitchen Equipment Guide - Planning outdoor cooking setups for patios, events, and seasonal service.

Browse the full library at GoFoodservice Resources.

Ordering and Service for Minneapolis and Beyond

GoFoodservice serves foodservice operations throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro, greater Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and nationally across the lower 48 states. Our catalog of over 60,000 products is available online, and most orders ship quickly through our network of trusted manufacturer and distribution partners.

For larger projects, custom orders, or questions about equipment specs, our team is available to help by phone or email. We do not just take orders. We help operators figure out the right equipment for the job, which is especially valuable when you are building out a kitchen from scratch, adding a wok line, or replacing a critical piece of equipment during service.

Related Resources

• Restaurant Equipment - Browse the full catalog of commercial cooking, refrigeration, and prep equipment.
• GoFoodservice Buying Guides - In-depth guides for choosing refrigeration, fryers, ice machines, furniture, and more.
• Food Truck Equipment - Compact equipment and supplies for mobile foodservice and State Fair concessions.
• Catering Equipment & Supplies - Chafing dishes, transport, serving supplies, and more for Minneapolis caterers and events.
• Bar Supplies & Equipment - Everything for Northeast Minneapolis breweries, North Loop cocktail bars, and neighborhood taprooms across the Twin Cities.