Sarah's Guidebook
Breweries
Fantastic brewery tour!
Summit Brewing Company
910 Montreal CirWaldmann Brewery
445 Smith Ave NExcellent German restaurant and Brewery
Cool city neighborhood vibe. Dog-friendly patio & frequent food trucks.
40 locals recommend
Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St WCool city neighborhood vibe. Dog-friendly patio & frequent food trucks.
A favorite local’s brewery hangout. Try the Jalapeño Popper ale!
11 locals recommend
Wabasha Brewing Company
429 Wabasha St SA favorite local’s brewery hangout. Try the Jalapeño Popper ale!
Utepils Brewing Co.
225 Thomas Ave NUnique outdoor brewery space near the city lakes!
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastReally excellent food and beer selection
Great pizza and most unique brewery patio in the Cities. Cool distillery right next door.
19 locals recommend
Saint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave EGreat pizza and most unique brewery patio in the Cities. Cool distillery right next door.
Food scene
Keg and Case Market
928 7th St WFun indoor food and craft vendors and upstairs Clutch Brewery
Tongue in Cheek
989 Payne AveW. A. Frost and Company
374 Selby Ave
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery
250 E 7th St
Tavern On Grand
656 Grand AveIncredible, authentic Minnesota walleye dinner
Cafe Latte
850 Grand AveTake the stairs or elevator to the top floor for the rooftop bar ‘Louis’ Restaurant’
68 locals recommend
Cossetta
211 7th St WTake the stairs or elevator to the top floor for the rooftop bar ‘Louis’ Restaurant’
Hope Breakfast Bar
1 S Leech StGreat brunch - make a before you go!
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveGreat seasonal spot for seafood right next to Minnehaha Falls
Pajarito
605 7th St WFlavorful tacos & rotating menu; perfect spicy margaritas!
Night Out
Cave tours and dancing!
Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St SWhite Squirrel Bar
974 7th Street WestLive local music
Xcel energy center
13 West Exchange Street
Laugh Camp Comedy Club
490 Robert Street NorthCHS Field
360 N Broadway StSupport Saint Paul’s AAA baseball team, the Saints!
Lowertown sounds Thursday nights during the summer- free music in the park
34 locals recommend
Mears Park
221 5th St ELowertown sounds Thursday nights during the summer- free music in the park
First Avenue
701 N 1st AveQuintessential music venue where Prince played
Sightseeing
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrLake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis PkwyMall of America station
Ikea WayWalkable
Great neighborhood cafe, opens 6:30am
Amore Coffee
879 Smith Ave SFoodSmith Bistro-Pub
973 Smith Avenue SouthVaried, fresh menu
Capitol View Cafe & Catering
637 Smith Ave SGreat brunch - be sure you’re hungry!
Brickyard Hiking Trail
501-573 Sibley Memorial HighwayDodge Nature Center
365 Marie Ave WLovely walking/ running trail through the woods in any season
El Cubano
870 Dodd RoadFamily-owned authentic Cuban restaurant
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Weekend Saint Paul Farmers’ Market
St. Paul (Downtown) Saturdays and Sundays
290 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, United States
Saturdays, April 23-October 29, 7am-1pm. Sundays, April 24 - October 30, 8am-1pm. Saturdays, November 5-19, 8am-1pm. Sundays, November 6-20, 8am-1pm.
Don't miss
Last weekend for Waldmann Brewery Oktoberfest!
Runs Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2. Great food, drink, and live music! Family and dog friendly.