Mill Valley Market to Conclude Service at The Trailhead October 31
Minneapolis, MN — — Mill Valley Market will conclude service at The Trailhead on October 31, 2025, after five years of serving the Theodore Wirth Park community.
Opened in 2020 during one of the most challenging chapters for the restaurant industry, Mill Valley Market quickly became a gathering place for skiers, bikers, hikers, and neighbors alike. From fueling trail-goers to hosting countless community events, the Market was built on resilience and a simple mission: to bring people together around real food in an active outdoor setting.
“Our goal was always to create a place where the community could connect around good food and good energy,” said Chef and Owner Mike Rakun. “Looking back, I’m proud of how we stayed true to that, no matter what came our way.”
Co-owner Abby Rakun added, “This chapter was never easy, but it was full of grit, creativity, and a lot of heart. We’re proud of what we built here and grateful to everyone who’s been part of it.”
The Loppet Foundation shared, “The Loppet would like to thank Mill Valley Market for five years of partnership. Throughout their tenure, Mill Valley has been instrumental in helping us build community at the Trailhead and we wish them the very best. We anticipate a smooth transition over the next couple of weeks and encourage you to stay tuned for more information about the next chapter of the café space.”
While Mill Valley Market’s Trailhead chapter comes to a close, the spirit of its Friday Night Music tradition will carry on. This fall, the Rakuns will bring the series to Benedict’s in Wayzata for a limited after-hours pop-up featuring live local music, classic diner favorites, and handcrafted cocktails.
Details including dates, times, and band lineups will be available on our websites and social media pages.
The Rakuns’ hospitality group continues through Mill Valley Kitchen in St. Louis Park and Rochester, Benedict’s in Wayzata, Rochester, Fargo, and North Mankato, and Longtree’s — soon to debut in a new location in Alexandria.
Located in the Trailhead building at Theodore Wirth Park, Mill Valley Market is the newest restaurant from husband and wife duo Mike and Abby Rakun. Sharing the ethos of its parent restaurant, Mill Valley Kitchen in St. Louis Park, Mill Valley Market offers the same great food with grab and go and fast casual service. At Mill Valley, we believe good food comes naturally, which is why we source as much local, organic, and responsibly sourced product as possible.
Our food is healthy in nature, but we don’t think of ourselves as a health food restaurant - we’re a good food restaurant. Our menu is packed with healthy servings of nutrient-rich produce, whole grains, and sustainably raised meats and fish, because a satisfying meal shouldn’t just be filling, it should be nourishing.
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, we offer specialty coffee drinks, beer, and wine, so you can wind down on the patio after a long day in the sun or take an apres-ski with friends in the great hall. Whether you’re one of the park’s active skiers, bikers, or hikers, or you’re just looking for a fresh, clean meal, Mill Valley Market welcomes you.
Interested in playing music in the park? Use the form below to get in touch with us!
