Guidebook for Saint Paul
Food Scene
Cafe Latte
850 Grand AveNina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave NGreat Harvest Bread Co.
534 Selby AveBread & Chocolate
867 Grand AveExcellent southern style food by a skilled chef. Sometimes they have live music. Kitchen closes at 10 PM but the bar is open late. Sunday brunch is famous in the neighborhood.
8 locals recommend
Dixie's On Grand
695 Grand AveExcellent southern style food by a skilled chef. Sometimes they have live music. Kitchen closes at 10 PM but the bar is open late. Sunday brunch is famous in the neighborhood.
This Dunn Bros coffee shop near Macalester college has live music most nights. (651) 698-0618
10 locals recommend
Dunn Brothers Coffee Company
1569 Grand AveThis Dunn Bros coffee shop near Macalester college has live music most nights. (651) 698-0618
Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort food served in relaxed surrounds
104 locals recommend
Revival
4537 Nicollet AveFried chicken & other classic Southern comfort food served in relaxed surrounds
Contemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews.
(498 Selby Ave, ph.651-287-2018)
47 locals recommend
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby AveContemporary staple offers local, seasonal fare & a variety of draft microbrews.
(498 Selby Ave, ph.651-287-2018)
Colorful Mexican restaurant featuring locally-sourced ingredients, plus tropical cocktails.
9 locals recommend
La Cucaracha Mexican Restaurante
36 Dale St SColorful Mexican restaurant featuring locally-sourced ingredients, plus tropical cocktails.
Counter-serve pizzeria turning out wood-fired Neapolitan pies in a family-friendly space.
29 locals recommend
Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand AveCounter-serve pizzeria turning out wood-fired Neapolitan pies in a family-friendly space.
Locals line up for handmade ice cream scoops & classic pizza in this cheery counter-serve mainstay.
27 locals recommend
Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizza
750 Grand AveLocals line up for handmade ice cream scoops & classic pizza in this cheery counter-serve mainstay.
Refined spot for upscale American steakhouse fare & cocktails, including its famous chicken pot pie.
26 locals recommend
The Lexington
1096 Grand AveRefined spot for upscale American steakhouse fare & cocktails, including its famous chicken pot pie.
Saji-Ya
697 Grand AveJapanese eatery for teppanyaki, small plates & sushi served amid modern yet classic decor.
Indian cuisine. Casual restaurant serving traditional Indian dishes with extensive vegetarian & gluten-free options.
11 locals recommend
India House
758 Grand AveIndian cuisine. Casual restaurant serving traditional Indian dishes with extensive vegetarian & gluten-free options.
Irish cuisine. Convivial watering hole supplying draft beer, whiskey & traditional Irish & American pub grub (which is what you would have to call Irish food.)
EMMETT'S Public House
701 Grand AveIrish cuisine. Convivial watering hole supplying draft beer, whiskey & traditional Irish & American pub grub (which is what you would have to call Irish food.)
Caribou Coffee
757 Grand AveA local chain with excellent coffee.
Very close and very popular and high quality vegan. Airy cafe serving vegan takes on American classics, like veggie burgers and tacos, plus kombucha. Free Thanksgiving dinner (though not recommended by turkey connoisseurs)
28 locals recommend
J. Selby's
169 Victoria StVery close and very popular and high quality vegan. Airy cafe serving vegan takes on American classics, like veggie burgers and tacos, plus kombucha. Free Thanksgiving dinner (though not recommended by turkey connoisseurs)
Easygoing place with a warm vibe offering cafe fare & coffee drinks named after jazz artists.
Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe
934 Selby AveEasygoing place with a warm vibe offering cafe fare & coffee drinks named after jazz artists.
The French Hen Cafe
518 Selby AveFrench comfort food. Excellent breakfasts
Local pizzeria chain serving "creative" pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting. Delivers but pricey.
99 locals recommend
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveLocal pizzeria chain serving "creative" pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting. Delivers but pricey.
Arts & Culture
History Theater
30 10th St EOrdway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington StA real "children's" theater. Productions are cast from local kids under 18. Only 2 blocks west. (651) 225-9265
http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org/
Stepping Stone Theater
20 West 7th PlaceA real "children's" theater. Productions are cast from local kids under 18. Only 2 blocks west. (651) 225-9265
http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org/
Drinks & Nightlife
Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby AveSweeney's Saloon
96 Dale St NNeighborhood hangout.
Open late, kitchen closes at 1 AM, but in downtown St. Paul. Elevated pub grub, TVs & a wide range of rotating beers on tap, including craft brews.
(651) 221-0750)
14 locals recommend
The Bulldog Lowertown
237 6th St EOpen late, kitchen closes at 1 AM, but in downtown St. Paul. Elevated pub grub, TVs & a wide range of rotating beers on tap, including craft brews.
(651) 221-0750)
Billy's on Grand
857 Grand AveSports bar and then some.
Shopping
Ten Thousand Villages
520 Selby AvePenzeys Spices
3028 Hennepin Ave SWorld famous for it's selection of spices.
https://www.penzeys.com/
Essentials
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
622 Selby AveNeighborhood grocery
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin AveHigh end grocery shopping for special meals.
Walgreens
1585 Randolph Ave24 hour pharmacy
Sightseeing
The Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is the Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; the other Co-Cathedral is the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis
95 locals recommend
Cathedral of Saint Paul
239 Selby AveThe Cathedral of Saint Paul is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. It is the Co-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis; the other Co-Cathedral is the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis
A long commercial street that cuts through several neighborhoods including the Asian neighborhood and stores of lower Frogtown. Asian restaurants and grocery stores. The light rail trainline will take you east to downtown St Paul or west to the University area and Minneapolis downtown.
University Avenue West
University Avenue WestA long commercial street that cuts through several neighborhoods including the Asian neighborhood and stores of lower Frogtown. Asian restaurants and grocery stores. The light rail trainline will take you east to downtown St Paul or west to the University area and Minneapolis downtown.
Selby Avenue
Selby AvenueAn eclectic street with a long history and diverse businesses and restaurants.
Grand Avenue
Grand AvenueAn eclectic street supporting upscale shops and restaurants.
Parks & Nature
The Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. A free zoo, conservatory and park, one of St Paul's greatest gifts.
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrThe Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. A free zoo, conservatory and park, one of St Paul's greatest gifts.
This little park with playground equipment across from the church is a neighborhood favorite for children.
The House of Hope Presbyterian Church
797 Summit AveThis little park with playground equipment across from the church is a neighborhood favorite for children.
This playground and open field is a favorite of neighborhood children and dogs.
Barack and Michelle Obama Elementary
707 Holly AveThis playground and open field is a favorite of neighborhood children and dogs.