Guidebook for Saint Paul
Food Scene
Nina's has a unique atmosphere (usually full of interesting people and table sharing is encouraged) with wonderful coffees and teas as well as bakery items and a food menu. Never had anything I didn't like! The building it is in is called The Arcade and it has amazing character - I'd encourage you to wander around a bit!
40 residents recomanen
Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave NNina's has a unique atmosphere (usually full of interesting people and table sharing is encouraged) with wonderful coffees and teas as well as bakery items and a food menu. Never had anything I didn't like! The building it is in is called The Arcade and it has amazing character - I'd encourage you to wander around a bit!
Iconic Minneapolis breakfast spot with great history (began in 1950), unique atmosphere (only about 10 feet wide), and delicious food (the hollandaise sauce is particularly good). Prepare for a bit of a wait as there are only about a dozen seats at the counter but it's a fun part of the experience and service goes quickly.
28 residents recomanen
Al's Breakfast
413 14th Ave SEIconic Minneapolis breakfast spot with great history (began in 1950), unique atmosphere (only about 10 feet wide), and delicious food (the hollandaise sauce is particularly good). Prepare for a bit of a wait as there are only about a dozen seats at the counter but it's a fun part of the experience and service goes quickly.
Cecil's
651 Cleveland Ave SAmazing Deli! Best Rubens in town!
Beautiful farmers market, loads of flowers and seasonal veggies that are all locally produced and sold at great prices. Many days they will have a live band playing as well!
47 residents recomanen
Mercat de pagesos de St. Paul
290 5th St EBeautiful farmers market, loads of flowers and seasonal veggies that are all locally produced and sold at great prices. Many days they will have a live band playing as well!
Great coffee and food, a few rotating taps, cool design and chill vibe. Great place to sit and converse or do work. Tuesdays at 7pm and 8pm they have trivia with $3 taps!
28 residents recomanen
Groundswell
1340 Thomas Ave WGreat coffee and food, a few rotating taps, cool design and chill vibe. Great place to sit and converse or do work. Tuesdays at 7pm and 8pm they have trivia with $3 taps!
Best croissants I've ever had in the states, tucked away in a little hole-in-the-wall place. Better get there early though, they sell out by 10am usually.
11 residents recomanen
Trung Nam French Bakery
739 University Ave WBest croissants I've ever had in the states, tucked away in a little hole-in-the-wall place. Better get there early though, they sell out by 10am usually.
A great option for organic and gluten-free food. They also have amazing coffee, tea, and bakery selections. Beautiful decor and relaxing ambiance.
23 residents recomanen
French Meadow Bakery & Café
1662 Grand AveA great option for organic and gluten-free food. They also have amazing coffee, tea, and bakery selections. Beautiful decor and relaxing ambiance.
Easily walkable from our home, they boast some delicious and unique pizzas plus great tap beers.
76 residents recomanen
Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
600 N Washington AveEasily walkable from our home, they boast some delicious and unique pizzas plus great tap beers.
Easily walkable from our home, Sawatdee has amazing Thai food! The brewery next door (Tin Whiskers) does not serve food so many people take food from here to go and sit at the brewery to eat! However, the restaurant's atmosphere is very fun as well!
9 residents recomanen
Sawatdee Saint Paul
486 Robert St NEasily walkable from our home, Sawatdee has amazing Thai food! The brewery next door (Tin Whiskers) does not serve food so many people take food from here to go and sit at the brewery to eat! However, the restaurant's atmosphere is very fun as well!
The food is absolutely amazing and the prices can't be beat! You won't have to fight crowds to get in and we aren't sure how it's stayed under the radar. We would eat here all the time if we could!
Thai Cafe
371 University Ave WThe food is absolutely amazing and the prices can't be beat! You won't have to fight crowds to get in and we aren't sure how it's stayed under the radar. We would eat here all the time if we could!
Fasika Restaurant
510 Snelling Ave NDelicious, authentic, and inexpensive Ethiopian food!
Delicious fusion of Southern/Caribbean/Mexican food, served family style! For a treat, we also enjoy their homemade sodas!
19 residents recomanen
Brasa Premium Rotisserie- St. Paul
777 Grand AvenueDelicious fusion of Southern/Caribbean/Mexican food, served family style! For a treat, we also enjoy their homemade sodas!
Your tastebuds will thank you! Authentic Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian cuisine exquisitely prepared ... they also have a lunch buffet that is an insanely good deal, especially considering how great the food is!
14 residents recomanen
Everest on Grand
1278 Grand AveYour tastebuds will thank you! Authentic Nepali, Tibetan, and Indian cuisine exquisitely prepared ... they also have a lunch buffet that is an insanely good deal, especially considering how great the food is!
Amazing food for every meal (the gyros are by far the best deal in our opinion) as well as delicious chai tea and bakery items (including the largest and most yummy cakes we've ever seen ... the carrot cake blew our minds).
16 residents recomanen
Shish
1668 Grand AveAmazing food for every meal (the gyros are by far the best deal in our opinion) as well as delicious chai tea and bakery items (including the largest and most yummy cakes we've ever seen ... the carrot cake blew our minds).
The beer and bratwursts are incredible - it's also has a really cool history of being the oldest public house in St. Paul, recently restored with an ambience we love!
24 residents recomanen
Waldmann Brewery
445 Smith Ave NThe beer and bratwursts are incredible - it's also has a really cool history of being the oldest public house in St. Paul, recently restored with an ambience we love!
A great restaurant/bar hybrid in a cute part of town - great patio in the summer. It boasts something like 80 rotating taps of the best beers from across the land, has a stellar whiskey selection, and fantastic food. (The name recently changed to The Gnome Craft Pub but the guidebook format won't let me change it).
47 residents recomanen
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby AveA great restaurant/bar hybrid in a cute part of town - great patio in the summer. It boasts something like 80 rotating taps of the best beers from across the land, has a stellar whiskey selection, and fantastic food. (The name recently changed to The Gnome Craft Pub but the guidebook format won't let me change it).
Specialty chocolate maker in a really cute shop. We love to stop in to hear about how the bees are doing!
Mademoiselle Miel
342 W Kellogg BlvdSpecialty chocolate maker in a really cute shop. We love to stop in to hear about how the bees are doing!
On a great stretch of Grand Avenue, enjoy their wonderful menu (and happy hour!) after a day of shopping. They boast a great patio in the summer.
19 residents recomanen
Salut Bar Americain
917 Grand AveOn a great stretch of Grand Avenue, enjoy their wonderful menu (and happy hour!) after a day of shopping. They boast a great patio in the summer.
Cafe Latte
850 Grand AveFantastic soup/sandwich place with lovely desserts!
Stop in for a coffee and a treat during your shopping excursion on Grand Ave.
20 residents recomanen
Bread & Chocolate
867 Grand AveStop in for a coffee and a treat during your shopping excursion on Grand Ave.
Arts & Culture
Walkable from our home - a beautiful building with lots of interactive displays that both kids and adults enjoy. There is a cafe inside as well live music outdoors on Tuesdays in July.
138 residents recomanen
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdWalkable from our home - a beautiful building with lots of interactive displays that both kids and adults enjoy. There is a cafe inside as well live music outdoors on Tuesdays in July.
A Minneapolis landmark, we suggest visiting solely to see the views of the Mississippi and Stone Arch Bridge! There are also tours that focus on different aspects of the theatre (backstage, architecture, etc.) in addition to the amazing shows that are put on. We also have had fun rushing tickets, if you decide last minute you want to see a show!
376 residents recomanen
Teatre Guthrie
818 S 2nd StA Minneapolis landmark, we suggest visiting solely to see the views of the Mississippi and Stone Arch Bridge! There are also tours that focus on different aspects of the theatre (backstage, architecture, etc.) in addition to the amazing shows that are put on. We also have had fun rushing tickets, if you decide last minute you want to see a show!
If you want to understand our Swedish Heritage, then the ASI will give you some great insights as the museum winds it's way through the South Minneapolis castle in which it's situated. The gourmet cafe inside it is also to die for. Plenty of activities for kids.
104 residents recomanen
Institut Suec Americà
2600 Park AveIf you want to understand our Swedish Heritage, then the ASI will give you some great insights as the museum winds it's way through the South Minneapolis castle in which it's situated. The gourmet cafe inside it is also to die for. Plenty of activities for kids.
Fitzgerald Theater
10 E Exchange StOne of the most popular museums in the upper-midwest!
"We engage learners by sparking interest and supporting deep science learning through wonder, play, hands-on exploration, and experimentation."
97 residents recomanen
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestOne of the most popular museums in the upper-midwest!
"We engage learners by sparking interest and supporting deep science learning through wonder, play, hands-on exploration, and experimentation."
A donations-based gallery, many people are amazed at the selection of things to see. The building itself is beautiful and the art collection is extensive. You can find incredible art from every continent and time period - one day won't be enough! They also have interactive activities set up at certain times for children (and curious adults) to engage directly with the history and creativity of what they see around them.
524 residents recomanen
Minneapolis Institute of Art
2400 3rd Ave SA donations-based gallery, many people are amazed at the selection of things to see. The building itself is beautiful and the art collection is extensive. You can find incredible art from every continent and time period - one day won't be enough! They also have interactive activities set up at certain times for children (and curious adults) to engage directly with the history and creativity of what they see around them.
An incredible number of displays to interact with that both kids and adults enjoy and really amazing IMAX experience!
235 residents recomanen
Museu de Ciències de Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdAn incredible number of displays to interact with that both kids and adults enjoy and really amazing IMAX experience!
Parks & Nature
Great walking and biking around the lake. The gazebo sometimes has live music too.
16 residents recomanen
Lake Como
Great walking and biking around the lake. The gazebo sometimes has live music too.
Beautiful views of Saint Paul and the Mississippi, big park to wander around in, and you can even find a free yoga or kickboxing class (if you're up early on a summer morning)! There is also often live music.
25 residents recomanen
Harriet Island
Beautiful views of Saint Paul and the Mississippi, big park to wander around in, and you can even find a free yoga or kickboxing class (if you're up early on a summer morning)! There is also often live music.
Walkable from our home, the path to this park will take you past beautiful and historic St. Paul mansions and, upon your arrival, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Mississippi River. In the summer, you can also catch some free yoga/kickboxing/etc. classes at certain times!
Summit Overlook Park
418 Summit AveWalkable from our home, the path to this park will take you past beautiful and historic St. Paul mansions and, upon your arrival, you will enjoy a magnificent view of the Mississippi River. In the summer, you can also catch some free yoga/kickboxing/etc. classes at certain times!
A donations-based outdoor zoo, wandering around is a great way to spend an afternoon! In the winter, one of our favorite things to do is visit the Arboretum and pretend we are in the tropics amidst the beautiful plants and humid air.
278 residents recomanen
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook DrA donations-based outdoor zoo, wandering around is a great way to spend an afternoon! In the winter, one of our favorite things to do is visit the Arboretum and pretend we are in the tropics amidst the beautiful plants and humid air.
Lake Phalen Trail Parking
A great park to visit in the summer for trails, sports, and the beach!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tin Whiskers Brewing Company
125 9th Street EastSurly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastSummit Brewing Company
910 Montreal CirA really fun family-friendly microbrewery converted from an old garage. Giant doors open up, bringing the indoor seating area outside. Fun selection of arcade games, board games, cornhole, and chill family-friendly environment. If you're hungry there's usually a food truck there to try while enjoying views of the downtown and the cathedral.
40 residents recomanen
Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St WA really fun family-friendly microbrewery converted from an old garage. Giant doors open up, bringing the indoor seating area outside. Fun selection of arcade games, board games, cornhole, and chill family-friendly environment. If you're hungry there's usually a food truck there to try while enjoying views of the downtown and the cathedral.
One of the best breweries in Saint Paul, they host regular tastings and tours. We particularly love the Cyngus X-1 Porter
19 residents recomanen
Saint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave EOne of the best breweries in Saint Paul, they host regular tastings and tours. We particularly love the Cyngus X-1 Porter
Sightseeing
You will feel like you are in Europe! The Cathedral is open daily to visit and they have regular mass times listed on their website. The organ was recently restored and is magnificent - if you can attend a concert there, we highly recommend it! Their tours offer some interesting information on the details of the Cathedral as well as how it ties in with the history of the area (my favorite thing to learn about was the shrine that recognizes all the immigrant groups to the area).
95 residents recomanen
Catedral de Sant Pau
239 Selby AveYou will feel like you are in Europe! The Cathedral is open daily to visit and they have regular mass times listed on their website. The organ was recently restored and is magnificent - if you can attend a concert there, we highly recommend it! Their tours offer some interesting information on the details of the Cathedral as well as how it ties in with the history of the area (my favorite thing to learn about was the shrine that recognizes all the immigrant groups to the area).
One of the original St. Paul homes, the history of the house and the influence of the owner on the area is expertly given through engaging tours. You can also visit the art gallery in the home free of charge during open hours!
71 residents recomanen
Casa James J. Hill
240 Summit AvenueOne of the original St. Paul homes, the history of the house and the influence of the owner on the area is expertly given through engaging tours. You can also visit the art gallery in the home free of charge during open hours!
Old money built some of the most beautiful mansions from 1900 to the 1940s. If you love architecture, take a quiet walk or bike down this road and enjoy the sights!
35 residents recomanen
Summit Avenue
Summit AvenueOld money built some of the most beautiful mansions from 1900 to the 1940s. If you love architecture, take a quiet walk or bike down this road and enjoy the sights!
Citywide ridesharing program makes it easy to get around and sightsee! There are over 100 sites around the twin cities to pick up and return your bikes. The closest location is at E 14th St and Robert St, just a 5 minute walk from our place!
https://secure.niceridemn.org/map/
Estació de compartició de bicicletes Nice - Centre d'Història de Minnesota
345 W Kellogg BlvdCitywide ridesharing program makes it easy to get around and sightsee! There are over 100 sites around the twin cities to pick up and return your bikes. The closest location is at E 14th St and Robert St, just a 5 minute walk from our place!
https://secure.niceridemn.org/map/
The State Capitol is the best place to walk around on a hot or cold day! Open to visitors during regular business hours, you can find tour information on their website or just walk around yourself, enjoying the renovated beauty! The mall is a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic as well during the warmer months.
54 residents recomanen
Minnesota State Capitol Mall
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.The State Capitol is the best place to walk around on a hot or cold day! Open to visitors during regular business hours, you can find tour information on their website or just walk around yourself, enjoying the renovated beauty! The mall is a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic as well during the warmer months.
Jump over to Minneapolis and enjoy the first railroad bridge to span the Mississippi, now a pedestrian bridge with breathtaking views of downtown Minneapolis.
250 residents recomanen
Pont de la Pedra Arc
100 Portland AveJump over to Minneapolis and enjoy the first railroad bridge to span the Mississippi, now a pedestrian bridge with breathtaking views of downtown Minneapolis.
Entertainment & Activities
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SSuper cheap movies!
Minor League Saint Paul Saints stadium. Lot's of fun for families or groups. Way more laid back, cheaper, and convenient than the Twins stadium.
59 residents recomanen
Camp CHS
360 N Broadway StMinor League Saint Paul Saints stadium. Lot's of fun for families or groups. Way more laid back, cheaper, and convenient than the Twins stadium.
Located in St. Paul’s Hamline Midway neighborhood and the Creative Enterprise Zone, Can Can Wonderland combines art and play to create a one-of-a-kind arts immersive environment for people of all ages to enjoy! Enjoy the art as you play a round of mini-golf or old-school arcade games and sip on some hand crafted beverages!
88 residents recomanen
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NLocated in St. Paul’s Hamline Midway neighborhood and the Creative Enterprise Zone, Can Can Wonderland combines art and play to create a one-of-a-kind arts immersive environment for people of all ages to enjoy! Enjoy the art as you play a round of mini-golf or old-school arcade games and sip on some hand crafted beverages!
A really fun place for kids and adults. They have automatic belays if you don't think you'll pass a belay certification.
7 residents recomanen
Vertical Endeavors - St. Paul
855 Phalen BlvdA really fun place for kids and adults. They have automatic belays if you don't think you'll pass a belay certification.
Everything Else
Centre Xcel Energy
199 W Kellogg BlvdSports, Music, you name it, it'll be at the Xcel.