Survivability Rankings for Greek Restaurant in Minneapolis

StreetSpring's 2026 ranking of Minneapolis neighborhoods to open a Greek Restaurant, at a good address, from Whittier (83.6% survival) to Ventura Village.

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By Robert Koons | Last reviewed: October 2026 | Methodology

Quick Summary

  • Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
  • #1 Neighborhood: Whittier: 83.6% at a good address, 79.9% at a typical address for Greek Restaurant (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure)
  • Neighborhoods at or above 70% at a typical address: 49 of 64 ranked
  • Average across the 64 ranked neighborhoods (typical address): 72.2% for Greek Restaurants
  • Most challenging area: Ventura Village: 61.0% at a good address, 56.6% at a typical address
  • Revenue Capture Score: the most important factor in choosing a location, StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address
  • Data freshness: 2026 data · Full methodology →

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Summary

Of all the neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis, Whittier ranks #1 for opening a Greek Restaurant, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure). Its highest scored address is at 84.0% and its lowest at 68.7%. The last-ranked neighborhood is Ventura Village, at 61.0% at a good address and 56.6% at a typical address. These averages are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront.


What Are the 10 Best Neighborhoods in and Around Minneapolis to Open a Greek Restaurant?

Whittier ranks #1 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods in and around Minneapolis for Greek Restaurant survivability, with a projected chance of lasting two or more years of 83.6% at a good address as of 2026. The top 10 neighborhoods are:

RankNeighborhoodMetroAt a good addressAverage (typical address)Best LocationsChallenging Locations
1WhittierMinneapolis83.6%79.9%84.0%68.7%
2CentralMinneapolis83.6%79.2%83.6%64.6%
3WindomMinneapolis83.6%76.6%83.6%58.8%
4Dayton's BluffMinneapolis83.6%75.8%84.0%53.8%
5DowntownMinneapolis83.5%75.0%84.0%53.4%
6Audubon ParkMinneapolis83.3%74.9%83.6%48.9%
7CooperMinneapolis83.1%78.0%83.6%63.8%
8LyndaleMinneapolis83.1%77.6%83.6%67.4%
9KingfieldMinneapolis83.1%77.5%83.6%59.7%
10StandishMinneapolis83.1%75.8%83.6%65.1%

However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. However, market conditions change daily, and it's best to use StreetSpring's live data to check the Survivability Score for a specific address.

The ranking runs on the good-address figure (the 90th percentile of the scored addresses in each neighborhood). Average is the typical address; Best and Challenging Locations are the highest and lowest scored address in the neighborhood. Every figure is the projected chance of lasting two or more years, as printed in the linked file. See our full methodology →

Try StreetSpring to see if this location is still the best and see if there are locations to rent in this area right now.


Where in or Around Minneapolis Would a Greek Restaurant Make the Most Money?

Where a Greek Restaurant would make the most money in or around Minneapolis comes down to the exact address. The Revenue Capture Score is the most important factor in choosing a location: StreetSpring's proprietary estimate of the revenue a business can capture at a specific address.

Whittier is ranked #1 for Greek Restaurant survivability, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address; Ventura Village is ranked last of the 64, at 61.0% at a good address and 56.6% at a typical address. Revenue at a specific storefront is what the Revenue Capture Score estimates, so check it for each address you are weighing.

The rankings below show how far apart the neighborhoods of one city sit for the same business type. Opening a Greek Restaurant in Minneapolis requires careful location choice. Across the 64 ranked neighborhoods, the average projected chance that a new Greek Restaurant lasts two or more years is 72.2% at a typical address. What makes a location ideal varies by business type: foot traffic patterns, competitor proximity, and consumer demographics all play different roles.


What Should I Consider When Opening a Greek Restaurant in or Around Minneapolis?

When selecting a location for a Greek Restaurant in or around Minneapolis, it is crucial to select a location with a very high Survivability Score. When evaluating a potential location, Revenue Capture Score should be the first number you look at. StreetSpring computes this by projecting the business's market share, which is based on the quality and quantity of primary, secondary, and tertiary competitors. We apply advanced machine learning to massive commercial real estate datasets to build accurate models. Moderate competition often indicates a healthy market with proven consumer demand. Every score is produced by our in-house models, trained on 570,000+ real business outcomes. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.

This can be summarized as:

Revenue Capture Score = Projected Market Share × Forecasted Spend on Specific Business

Related: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters

StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Where in or Around Minneapolis Should I Start a Greek Restaurant?

Our models highlight the following neighborhoods as top performers: Whittier, Central, and Windom, while the most challenging neighborhoods would be Ventura Village, Elliot Park, and Fulton. However, individual locations vary widely, and even in lower-scoring neighborhoods there are pockets that perform exceptionally well. Neighborhood rankings are useful, but the exact odds for your location can only be seen by running a current survivability check in StreetSpring.

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What Are the Best Neighborhoods in Minneapolis to Open a Greek Restaurant?

Based on StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, the top neighborhood for a Greek Restaurant in Minneapolis is Whittier, at 83.6% at a good address and 79.9% at a typical address (4 ranked neighborhoods share the 83.6% good-address figure), followed by Central and Windom. 49 of the 64 ranked neighborhoods are at or above 70% at a typical address.

Our live tool reflects the latest competitive landscape: these static rankings may already be slightly out of date.


Can a Greek Restaurant Succeed in Lower-Ranked Neighborhoods in Minneapolis?

Yes, neighborhood averages mask significant block-by-block variation. Even in neighborhoods ranked outside the top 10, individual storefronts with strong foot traffic, low direct competition, and favorable lease terms can outperform the area average. These rankings are based on the latest available data; check StreetSpring for real-time updates. Always check your specific address in StreetSpring's live platform for the most accurate prediction.


How Often Are Greek Restaurant Rankings in Minneapolis Updated?

StreetSpring recalculates survivability scores regularly using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data. Rankings are updated quarterly; the live tool always reflects the most current predictions for any address in Minneapolis.


Is a Greek Restaurant a Good Tenant for Minneapolis Landlords?

In Whittier, the projected chance that a new Greek Restaurant lasts two or more years is 79.9% at a typical address and 83.6% at a good address, depending on the exact storefront. Check the current Survivability Score for any address instantly.

Landlord Survivability Data for Greek Restaurant in Minneapolis

Reducing vacancy starts with choosing tenants whose business type matches the neighborhood's strengths. For Greek Restaurant tenants, Whittier is ranked first (79.9% at a typical address). Central and Windom follow at 79.2% at a typical address and 76.6% at a typical address respectively. You can see the Survivability Score for your location for any business right now.

StreetSpring analyzes your specific address against comparable businesses to forecast success.

Related: How Landlord Representatives Can Reduce Vacancy & Increase Tenant Longevity


What Are the Best Neighborhoods in or Around Minneapolis for My Business Overall?

You can see the best neighborhoods in or around Minneapolis to open any type of business in our article Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Minneapolis.


Technical note: Aggregated survivability rankings for Minneapolis are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.

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StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the figures shown here.