Cultured Crust Opens in Former Pizza Space
A new pizzeria, Cultured Crust, has opened at 322 W 38th St. in Minneapolis.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Cultured Crust officially opened its doors on October 20, 2026, taking over the space previously occupied by Good Times Pizza. The new establishment is located at 322 W 38th St. in Minneapolis.
Why it matters
The arrival of Cultured Crust marks a transition for the local site at the corner of Grand Avenue and 38th Street, which has served as a pizza destination since 2020. This opening follows a search for a new tenant initiated by the previous occupant during the summer of 2026.
The new restaurant operates out of the 322 W 38th St. facility that formerly hosted Good Times Pizza for six years. The business maintains a weekly schedule running Wednesday through Sunday.
The players
Michael Obrant
Michael Obrant is the owner of the newly opened pizza establishment, Cultured Crust.
The details
Owner Michael Obrant secured the lease after Good Times Pizza sought a new tenant to vacate the property earlier this year. The shop is now serving customers in the Kingfield area.
Timeline
Good Times Pizza first opened at the location in 2020.
The search for a new leaseholder began in the summer of 2026.
Cultured Crust officially opened on October 20, 2026.
Market Landscape
The arrival of this new business follows the established historical turnover rate for independent restaurants in Minneapolis, reflecting typical shifts in local food service spaces. This transition highlights the ongoing evolution of neighborhood storefronts in the city.
Local residents in the Kingfield neighborhood now have a new dining option available Wednesday through Sunday. The shop welcomes customers on Wednesday through Friday starting at noon, and beginning at 10 a.m. on weekends.
The takeaway
The opening of Cultured Crust brings a refreshed presence to a well-known corner in the Kingfield neighborhood. Customers looking to visit should note the specific operating hours, which vary between weekday and weekend service.
Further reading
For more updates on local retail activity, visit the Minneapolis Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bring Me The News.
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