Guidebook for Saint Paul

The Cottage Industry
The Cottage Industry
Guidebook for Saint Paul

Food Scene

Their Juicy Lucy (cheese inside the burger) was named the best in the Twin Cities by Bon Appetit. Technically, the Nook was named the best, but Shamrock's has the same owner, same beef, same everything!
13 residents recomanen
Shamrocks
995 7th Street West
13 residents recomanen
Their Juicy Lucy (cheese inside the burger) was named the best in the Twin Cities by Bon Appetit. Technically, the Nook was named the best, but Shamrock's has the same owner, same beef, same everything!
We think Supatra's is the best Thai restaurant in St. Paul, hands down! It's right around the corner. A must try!
11 residents recomanen
Supatra's Thai Cuisine
967 7th St W
11 residents recomanen
We think Supatra's is the best Thai restaurant in St. Paul, hands down! It's right around the corner. A must try!
Our kids love their ice cream! Be warned, the lines can get long, especially on the weekend.
Sweet Science Ice Cream
3919 Market St
Our kids love their ice cream! Be warned, the lines can get long, especially on the weekend.
It's kind of a secret restaurant (very little signage) and it's right around the corner. It's warm and welcoming inside. Their meat sauces are extraordinary. Mucci's also does donuts on Saturday mornings.
15 residents recomanen
Mucci's Italian
786 Randolph Ave
15 residents recomanen
It's kind of a secret restaurant (very little signage) and it's right around the corner. It's warm and welcoming inside. Their meat sauces are extraordinary. Mucci's also does donuts on Saturday mornings.
They do standard Mexican and margaritas so well. We usually stick to the tacos and share a bunch of sides.
15 residents recomanen
Pajarito
605 7th St W
15 residents recomanen
They do standard Mexican and margaritas so well. We usually stick to the tacos and share a bunch of sides.
This is Sara's favorite restaurant in St. Paul. Romantic but Meritage doesn't take itself too seriously. The drinks and raw bar are exceptional.
34 residents recomanen
Meritage
410 St Peter St
34 residents recomanen
This is Sara's favorite restaurant in St. Paul. Romantic but Meritage doesn't take itself too seriously. The drinks and raw bar are exceptional.
The best creole food. We love their pulled chicken, yuca and masa cakes!
19 residents recomanen
Brasa Premium Rotisserie- St. Paul
777 Grand Avenue
19 residents recomanen
The best creole food. We love their pulled chicken, yuca and masa cakes!
The best pizza in the Twin Cities, period.
29 residents recomanen
Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand Ave
29 residents recomanen
The best pizza in the Twin Cities, period.
Parlour doesn't take reservations, so you may have to wait for a table. I think they have one of the best burgers in town.
13 residents recomanen
Parlour St. Paul
267 7th St W
13 residents recomanen
Parlour doesn't take reservations, so you may have to wait for a table. I think they have one of the best burgers in town.
One of the absolute best restaurants in the Twin Cities.
29 residents recomanen
Martina
4312 Upton Ave S
29 residents recomanen
One of the absolute best restaurants in the Twin Cities.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bad Weather makes awesome nitro beers and their outdoor space is super fun in the summer.
40 residents recomanen
Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St W
40 residents recomanen
Bad Weather makes awesome nitro beers and their outdoor space is super fun in the summer.
A stunning restoration of one of the first saloons in Minnesota. Try their sausage and stay for some music. This place is a gem!
24 residents recomanen
Waldmann Brewery
445 Smith Ave N
24 residents recomanen
A stunning restoration of one of the first saloons in Minnesota. Try their sausage and stay for some music. This place is a gem!
The newly renovated Palace has awesome acoustics.
18 residents recomanen
Palace Theatre
17 W 7th Pl
18 residents recomanen
The newly renovated Palace has awesome acoustics.
Now owned by First Avenue, this venue has booked some great bands.
47 residents recomanen
Turf Club
1601 University Ave W
47 residents recomanen
Now owned by First Avenue, this venue has booked some great bands.

Arts & Culture

With their new addition and renovation complete, you can't miss this place if you have kids. They'll love it!
97 residents recomanen
Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street West
97 residents recomanen
With their new addition and renovation complete, you can't miss this place if you have kids. They'll love it!
It's one of the best science museums in the country with outstanding rotating exhibits.
235 residents recomanen
Museu de Ciències de Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
235 residents recomanen
It's one of the best science museums in the country with outstanding rotating exhibits.
A totally manageable museum which has something for everyone. I love the tornado room!
138 residents recomanen
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
138 residents recomanen
A totally manageable museum which has something for everyone. I love the tornado room!
Terrific performances.
65 residents recomanen
Centre d'Arts Escèniques Ordway
345 Washington St
65 residents recomanen
Terrific performances.

Sightseeing

The State Capitol has second-largest self-supported marble dome in the world. Their art collection is really interesting and worth a look-see.
54 residents recomanen
Minnesota State Capitol Mall
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
54 residents recomanen
The State Capitol has second-largest self-supported marble dome in the world. Their art collection is really interesting and worth a look-see.

Parks & Nature

Learn about the gangster activity and history in this cave tour.
30 residents recomanen
Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St S
30 residents recomanen
Learn about the gangster activity and history in this cave tour.
Neighborhood park with great views of the city and a perfect starting point to walk down Summit Ave.
Summit Overlook Park
418 Summit Ave
Neighborhood park with great views of the city and a perfect starting point to walk down Summit Ave.
Fun for everyone in the family. Rent the Double Surrey bike carriage for a memorable day!
9 residents recomanen
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor Center
1225 Estabrook Drive
9 residents recomanen
Fun for everyone in the family. Rent the Double Surrey bike carriage for a memorable day!
Grab your mountain bike or rent one and head to Lebanon Hills - surprisingly good mountain biking for a mountainless state.
6 residents recomanen
Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trail Head
4801 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
6 residents recomanen
Grab your mountain bike or rent one and head to Lebanon Hills - surprisingly good mountain biking for a mountainless state.

Essentials

The best for beer, wine, all the usual TJ's stuff.
82 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th St
82 residents recomanen
The best for beer, wine, all the usual TJ's stuff.
Target. What more is there to say.
177 residents recomanen
Target
900 Nicollet Mall
177 residents recomanen
Target. What more is there to say.
Conveniently located, but not our favorite grocery store. If you want a better selection, head to Kowalski's on Grand Ave.
12 residents recomanen
Cooper's Foods
633 7th St W
12 residents recomanen
Conveniently located, but not our favorite grocery store. If you want a better selection, head to Kowalski's on Grand Ave.
A more gourmet grocery store which has a wide selection of prepared foods.
166 residents recomanen
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin Ave
166 residents recomanen
A more gourmet grocery store which has a wide selection of prepared foods.

Shopping

A fun vintage store. My daughter loves "thrifting" at Sophie Joe's.
Sophie Joe's Emporium
453 7th St W
A fun vintage store. My daughter loves "thrifting" at Sophie Joe's.
Another great vintage place.
The Bearded Mermaid Bazaar
309 7th St W
Another great vintage place.
Fun, cheap(ish) chic clothing store.
6 residents recomanen
Primp
618 Selby Ave
6 residents recomanen
Fun, cheap(ish) chic clothing store.
Offering the finest hipster menswear.
6 residents recomanen
BlackBlue
614 Selby Ave
6 residents recomanen
Offering the finest hipster menswear.