LAKE MINNETONKA
LAKE MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2025
Breweries abound around the lake
There’ s nothing like an opportunity to relax, socialize and sip on a cold drink when you’ re enjoying some lakeside living.
Lake Minnetonka is known for its significant brewery presence, offering options aplenty. Excelsior Brewing Co. 421 Third St., Excelsior Hours: Closed Monday, 4-9 p. m. Tuesday, 4-10 p. m. Wednesday-Thursday, noon to 11 p. m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p. m. Sunday Info: excelsiorbrew. com Excelsior Brewing Co. has been known as a gathering space since its inception in 2012. The brewery offers a place to listen to live music, participate in events and enjoy a drink. It is located right in downtown Excelsior, not far from the lake. Dogs are allowed on the patio. Back Channel Brewing 4787 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park Hours: Closed Monday, noon to 9 p. m. Tuesday-Thursday, noon to 10 p. m. Friday, 11 a. m. to 10 p. m. Saturday, 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sunday Info: backchannelbrewing. com Back Channel is known as a destination brewery / taproom
44 | LAKE MINNETONKA | COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2025 located on Lake Minnetonka, serving high-quality smallbatch beers. Patrons can enjoy a beer on the patio and grab a bite to eat from the food truck on site. Dogs are allowed both indoors and on the patio. Unmapped Brewing 14625 Excelsior Blvd., Minnetonka Hours: Noon to 10 p. m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sunday Info: unmappedbrewing. com Unmapped Brewing has been a mainstay in the Glen Lake neighborhood since 2017. The brewery serves tasty beers and offers activities such as shuffleboard, bags, giant Jenga and tic-tac-toe. Dogs are allowed both indoors and on the patio. Boom Island Brewing 5959 Baker Road, Minnetonka Hours: 3-10 p. m. Monday-Thursday, noon to 11 p. m. Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p. m. Sunday Info: boomislandbrewing. com Although the brewing is known for previously being close to Boom Island Park, where it got its name, it was in 2019 that they relocated to a taproom in Minnetonka. The brewery is known for its Belgian-style beers with a variety of other selections on tap. Dogs are allowed both indoors and on the patio.