Haven's Guidebook to St. Paul

Erica
Haven's Guidebook to St. Paul

Best Eats

This is our absolute favorite place in Saint Paul. They have it all: delicious espresso, weekend brunch, great lunch and dinner menus, and beer brewed in-house. All in a restored firehouse full of its original charm!
6 localnici recomandă
A-Side Public House
754 Randolph Avenue
6 localnici recomandă
This is our absolute favorite place in Saint Paul. They have it all: delicious espresso, weekend brunch, great lunch and dinner menus, and beer brewed in-house. All in a restored firehouse full of its original charm!
In a historic neighborhood, this craft pub has beautiful patio seating in the summer. Beer Can Chicken is our go-to on the menu.
47 localnici recomandă
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby Ave
47 localnici recomandă
In a historic neighborhood, this craft pub has beautiful patio seating in the summer. Beer Can Chicken is our go-to on the menu.
Delicious elevated Mexican very close to home with delicious cocktails. And just do it. Get all 6 salsas.
15 localnici recomandă
Pajarito
605 7th St W
15 localnici recomandă
Delicious elevated Mexican very close to home with delicious cocktails. And just do it. Get all 6 salsas.
This hole-in-the-wall features eats from the Iron Range, northern MN's mining range, including a traditional pasty. A large menu and it's all great!
Iron Ranger
1085 Grand Ave
This hole-in-the-wall features eats from the Iron Range, northern MN's mining range, including a traditional pasty. A large menu and it's all great!
For a down-to earth dinner, the Nook is a Saint Paul mainstay for burgers and beer. Bowling in the basement! Expect a short wait at peak hours. Afterwards, get ice cream and espresso next door at Cold Front.
44 localnici recomandă
The Nook
492 Hamline Ave S
44 localnici recomandă
For a down-to earth dinner, the Nook is a Saint Paul mainstay for burgers and beer. Bowling in the basement! Expect a short wait at peak hours. Afterwards, get ice cream and espresso next door at Cold Front.

Best Brews

Right across High Bridge (5ish minute walk)! Check the website calendar for the food truck schedule.
40 localnici recomandă
Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St W
40 localnici recomandă
Right across High Bridge (5ish minute walk)! Check the website calendar for the food truck schedule.
Huge brewery with lots of seating in the beer hall and garden. Large food menu downstairs and pizza upstairs!
189 localnici recomandă
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue Southeast
189 localnici recomandă
Huge brewery with lots of seating in the beer hall and garden. Large food menu downstairs and pizza upstairs!
German beer and food in an amazing historic home. Also right across the bridge!
24 localnici recomandă
Waldmann Brewery
445 Smith Ave N
24 localnici recomandă
German beer and food in an amazing historic home. Also right across the bridge!
Charming destination at the historic Hamm’s Brewery site, nestled in the bluffs just east of downtown Saint Paul.
19 localnici recomandă
Saint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave E
19 localnici recomandă
Charming destination at the historic Hamm’s Brewery site, nestled in the bluffs just east of downtown Saint Paul.

Best Coffee

In the beautiful Cathedral Hill neighborhood, this place is amazing. Seating is limited and it gets busy!
40 localnici recomandă
Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave N
40 localnici recomandă
In the beautiful Cathedral Hill neighborhood, this place is amazing. Seating is limited and it gets busy!
This coffee shop has a very neighborhood feel and is deeply committed to creating community!
Yellowbird Coffee Bar
1168 Selby Avenue
This coffee shop has a very neighborhood feel and is deeply committed to creating community!
A staple in the Twin Cities, this Spyhouse location feels quaint & artsy. Seating very limited, but it's worth trying this spot!
10 localnici recomandă
Spyhouse Coffee
420 Snelling Avenue South
10 localnici recomandă
A staple in the Twin Cities, this Spyhouse location feels quaint & artsy. Seating very limited, but it's worth trying this spot!
Great espresso and such friendly staff. The pastries are yummy too!
16 localnici recomandă
Quixotic Coffee
769 Cleveland Ave S
16 localnici recomandă
Great espresso and such friendly staff. The pastries are yummy too!
Great coffee with a cute walk-up window and patio, all close to home! Just a heads up: not many outlets inside for working on a computer.
Bootstrap Coffee Roasters
432 Wabasha St S
Great coffee with a cute walk-up window and patio, all close to home! Just a heads up: not many outlets inside for working on a computer.

Best To-Dos

The Cathedral is breathtaking and open to the public for visitation (check website for public hours). Delightfully free, parking lot for visitors.
95 localnici recomandă
Catedrala Sfântul Paul
239 Selby Ave
95 localnici recomandă
The Cathedral is breathtaking and open to the public for visitation (check website for public hours). Delightfully free, parking lot for visitors.
Go for a hike in the middle of the city! Some great parks to try are Lilydale Regional Park, Crosby Farm Nature Preserve, or Fort Snelling State Park ($).
Parcul Regional Lilydale
950 Lilydale Rd
Go for a hike in the middle of the city! Some great parks to try are Lilydale Regional Park, Crosby Farm Nature Preserve, or Fort Snelling State Park ($).
Downtown Saint Paul Farmers Market (open seasonally, Sat & Sun, check website for details). So many local vendors selling fresh veggies, beautiful flowers, MN maple syrup and honey! Easy, affordable parking can be found at Union Depot Lot C.
47 localnici recomandă
Piața Fermierilor din St. Paul
290 5th St E
47 localnici recomandă
Downtown Saint Paul Farmers Market (open seasonally, Sat & Sun, check website for details). So many local vendors selling fresh veggies, beautiful flowers, MN maple syrup and honey! Easy, affordable parking can be found at Union Depot Lot C.
If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, play a round of mini-golf at Can Can Wonderland, a weird and whimsical wonderland for adults or throw axes at Flannel Jax's (in the same building as Can Can).
88 localnici recomandă
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave N
88 localnici recomandă
If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, play a round of mini-golf at Can Can Wonderland, a weird and whimsical wonderland for adults or throw axes at Flannel Jax's (in the same building as Can Can).

Sister City: Minneapolis Recommendations

Biking, trails, and beautiful falls. If you hike all the way, you'll come to a beach on the Mississippi. A little nature oasis in the Cities.
613 localnici recomandă
Cascadele Minnehaha
4801 S Minnehaha Dr
613 localnici recomandă
Biking, trails, and beautiful falls. If you hike all the way, you'll come to a beach on the Mississippi. A little nature oasis in the Cities.
The best views of downtown and over looking St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi. Stop by Mill City Museum for the history!
138 localnici recomandă
Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland Ave
138 localnici recomandă
The best views of downtown and over looking St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi. Stop by Mill City Museum for the history!
Chain of Lakes: Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet are our favorites. Great to bike, paddleboard, or go for a walk!
185 localnici recomandă
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy
185 localnici recomandă
Chain of Lakes: Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet are our favorites. Great to bike, paddleboard, or go for a walk!
In the heart of LynLake, this is the ultimate brunch spot! A European market-inspired restaurant with delicious baked goods!
38 localnici recomandă
The Lynhall
2640 Lyndale Ave S
38 localnici recomandă
In the heart of LynLake, this is the ultimate brunch spot! A European market-inspired restaurant with delicious baked goods!
The cutest cafe only a short walk from the Stone Arch Bridge. They also serve delicious baked foods and fancy as heck 6 course dinner!
40 localnici recomandă
Alma
528 University Ave SE
40 localnici recomandă
The cutest cafe only a short walk from the Stone Arch Bridge. They also serve delicious baked foods and fancy as heck 6 course dinner!
Located in the North Loop neighborhood near downtown, this is an amazing dining experience. A high end restaurant with valet parking and amazing staff!
69 localnici recomandă
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st St
69 localnici recomandă
Located in the North Loop neighborhood near downtown, this is an amazing dining experience. A high end restaurant with valet parking and amazing staff!