Guidebook for Saint Paul
Food Scene
Yeah, if you want a cheap and delicious burger, this is the place-- great shakes too!
Neighborhood Cafe
1570 Selby AveAll-day breakfast, nothing special, but easy and cheap
The BEST cupcakes, great eats, reasonably priced and very clean and modern
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Groundswell
1340 Thomas Ave WThe BEST cupcakes, great eats, reasonably priced and very clean and modern
Wise Acre Eatery
5401 Nicollet AveGreat happy hour! Just near the Russian Art Museum, too!
Rose Street Patisserie
2811 W 43rd StFor your delicious French pastry fix
Nice array of local beers and otherwise, good happy hour specials, date night on Thursdays ($35 for shared 3-course meal and wine!), awesome pastries and desserts!
7 localnici recomandă
Augustine's Bar & Bakery
1668 Selby AveNice array of local beers and otherwise, good happy hour specials, date night on Thursdays ($35 for shared 3-course meal and wine!), awesome pastries and desserts!
This place is OK-- it's nearby, not the best and probably over-priced! But hey, in a pinch it works !
Zait & Za'atar
1626 Selby AveThis place is OK-- it's nearby, not the best and probably over-priced! But hey, in a pinch it works !
Quixotic Coffee
769 Cleveland Ave SThe BEST coffee in town
Don't believe anyone else-- this is the place to get ice cream in St. Paul! Full-fat, delicious, creamy, amazing...flavors galore, and the Bootstrap espresso milkshake is divine!
8 localnici recomandă
Cold Front
490 Hamline Ave SDon't believe anyone else-- this is the place to get ice cream in St. Paul! Full-fat, delicious, creamy, amazing...flavors galore, and the Bootstrap espresso milkshake is divine!
Awesome veggie options, excellent food and very budget-friendly (busy on Fridays, weekend nights)
14 localnici recomandă
Everest on Grand
1278 Grand AveAwesome veggie options, excellent food and very budget-friendly (busy on Fridays, weekend nights)
Instagram-able coffee options (S'mores latte, beautiful rainbow lavender matcha)...and delicious crepes.
12 localnici recomandă
Cafe Astoria
180 Grand AveInstagram-able coffee options (S'mores latte, beautiful rainbow lavender matcha)...and delicious crepes.
The BEST chocolates in town, and don't go without getting a cocoa bomb to make hot chocolate with!
Mademoiselle Miel
342 W Kellogg BlvdThe BEST chocolates in town, and don't go without getting a cocoa bomb to make hot chocolate with!
Savory Bake House
3008 36th Ave SAwesome baked goods
If you are heading to Stillwater, stop by for excellent German fare in a kitschy/fun Oktoberfest setting
Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter
8390 Lofton Ave NIf you are heading to Stillwater, stop by for excellent German fare in a kitschy/fun Oktoberfest setting
Bar Brigade
470 Cleveland Ave SGood French food, not overpriced, nice happy hour for wine/cheese
Really nice place for a beer and a view of downtown St Paul and the Mississippi-- great food truck, too!
City House
258 Mill StReally nice place for a beer and a view of downtown St Paul and the Mississippi-- great food truck, too!
Lovely little spot that's only around for the summer of 2019-- great coffee, peaceful, technology-free space
Farside Coffee
3338 University Ave SELovely little spot that's only around for the summer of 2019-- great coffee, peaceful, technology-free space
Probably the best Lebanese food in town, fairly priced and homemade
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Emily's Lebanese Deli
641 University Ave NEProbably the best Lebanese food in town, fairly priced and homemade
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475 Fairview Ave SNewly-opened chic Italian eatery with drinks and yummy things to try
My Burger
1580 Grand AveBootstrap Coffee Roasters
432 Wabasha St SCute, off-the-beaten-trail cafe across the river from downtown St Paul
Just blocks from the house is Pizza Luce-- and it's open later than most places around. Great Pizza.
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Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveJust blocks from the house is Pizza Luce-- and it's open later than most places around. Great Pizza.
SO GOOD-- Italian fare, great pizzas and pasts, prosecco on tap, pricier than the average place but worth it.
15 localnici recomandă
Mucci's Italian
786 Randolph AveSO GOOD-- Italian fare, great pizzas and pasts, prosecco on tap, pricier than the average place but worth it.
The Lexington
1096 Grand AveParks & Nature
Super cool botanical gardens (indoor!); donation-based entry!
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrSuper cool botanical gardens (indoor!); donation-based entry!
Great walks along the Mississippi, excellent view of the river and downtown Minneapolis in the distance
Shadow Falls Park
30 N Mississippi River BlvdGreat walks along the Mississippi, excellent view of the river and downtown Minneapolis in the distance
Hudson is an easy getaway due East on the 94, has great river views (of the St Croix), a pedestrian jetty across the river, and restaurants/boutiques on the main street
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Hudson
Hudson is an easy getaway due East on the 94, has great river views (of the St Croix), a pedestrian jetty across the river, and restaurants/boutiques on the main street
Nice lake for a dip and for a drink-- there's a little cafe by the lake beach, changing areas, and it's all tucked into the Minnehaha Creek park; go in winter to walk on a gorgeous frozen lake
138 localnici recomandă
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyNice lake for a dip and for a drink-- there's a little cafe by the lake beach, changing areas, and it's all tucked into the Minnehaha Creek park; go in winter to walk on a gorgeous frozen lake
Arts & Culture
Amazing space, great collections, very friendly and super nice gift shop!
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The Museum of Russian Art
5500 Stevens AveAmazing space, great collections, very friendly and super nice gift shop!
Great museum, excellent exhibits and awesome view of the Capitol
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Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdGreat museum, excellent exhibits and awesome view of the Capitol
Super fun, informative, interesting building and great views of the Mississippi/ St Anthony Falls; there is an indoor farmers market here in the winter!
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Muzeul Mill City
704 S 2nd StSuper fun, informative, interesting building and great views of the Mississippi/ St Anthony Falls; there is an indoor farmers market here in the winter!
Grandview Theatre
1830 Grand AveNice movie theatre nearby
Essentials
ALDI
1134 University Ave WOrganic produce/goods, great prices!
Whole Foods Market
1575 Selby AveEasy and close to the house!
Target
900 Nicollet MallGrocery and home goods
Shopping
Everyday People Clothing Exchange
1599 Selby AveAwesome second-hand store-- chic, reasonable, fun!
Getting Around
Hamline Station West
1309 University Ave WFor an easy $2 ride to downtown St Paul or Minneapolis
Sightseeing
Podul Arcului de Piatră
100 Portland AveGreat for a stroll on a nice day