The New Uptown Cafe Sign, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Illuminated Uptown Cafe sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.
Illuminated Uptown Cafe sign on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis.

The "New" Uptown Cafe sign is illuminated on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The cafe, a long-standing establishment in the Uptown neighborhood, has undergone changes, as indicated by the "New" designation on its signage. Hennepin Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Minneapolis, known for its commercial activity and cultural significance. The sign itself, with its vibrant colors and stylized lettering, reflects a modern aesthetic while referencing classic diner or cafe branding.

Photo taken in February 2023.

Photo Part Of
Minneapolis Uprising – February 2023
24 photos
Uptown Minneapolis
Photographs of Uptown Minneapolis showing Hennepin Ave and Lake St commercial district, theater marquees, signs, protests and rebuilding
173 photos
Map
OpenStreetMap Google Maps
More from Minneapolis Uprising – February 2023
Metro Transit Train at Cedar Riverside Station, Minneapolis
Metro Transit Train at Cedar Riverside Station, Minneapolis
A Metro Transit light rail train, operated by the Metropolitan Council, passes through Cedar Riverside Station in Minneapolis. The station…
W Lake St. Sign and Traffic Light, Minneapolis
W Lake St. Sign and Traffic Light, Minneapolis
A "W Lake St" street sign hangs above Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis, illuminated by a traffic light. The sign…
George Floyd Chair at Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis
George Floyd Chair at Say Their Names Cemetery, Minneapolis
A chair bearing the name "George Floyd" sits in the snow at the Say Their Names Cemetery in South Minneapolis…
Downtown Minneapolis Construction Cranes in Fog
Downtown Minneapolis Construction Cranes in Fog
Construction cranes are visible through the fog in Downtown Minneapolis. The city has a history of significant development, particularly in…
The Peoples Way: Justice for Tyre Keenan & Tortuguita
The Peoples Way: Justice for Tyre Keenan & Tortuguita
A changeable-letter sign at "The Peoples Way" reads "JUSTICE FOR TYRE KEENAN & TORTUGUITA!!!" The sign, which also features a…
Justice for George Floyd & Black Lives Matter Stickers, Minneapolis
Justice for George Floyd & Black Lives Matter Stickers, Minneapolis
Stickers advocating for justice for George Floyd and supporting the Black Lives Matter movement are displayed in a storefront window…
Nearby Photos

Built in Minneapolis

Photographs showcasing change over time

Browse by location, move through long-running series, or start with recent work.

© 1996–2026 Chad Davis