Guidebook for Saint Paul

The Cottage Industry
The Cottage Industry
Guidebook for Saint Paul

Food Scene

They have the best French food in the Twin Cities - drinks are incredible and if you love a raw bar, this is your place.
34 locals recommend
Meritage
410 St Peter St
34 locals recommend
They have the best French food in the Twin Cities - drinks are incredible and if you love a raw bar, this is your place.
Absolutely the best pizza in the Twin Cities, maybe in the world!
29 locals recommend
Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand Ave
29 locals recommend
Absolutely the best pizza in the Twin Cities, maybe in the world!
Authentic Greek food with the nicest owner. Try the chicken souvlaki - yum! Honestly, everything I've ever had there is terrific.
20 locals recommend
The Naughty Greek
181 Snelling Ave N
20 locals recommend
Authentic Greek food with the nicest owner. Try the chicken souvlaki - yum! Honestly, everything I've ever had there is terrific.
You need fried chicken in your life. Their burger is also awesome.
104 locals recommend
Revival
4537 Nicollet Ave
104 locals recommend
You need fried chicken in your life. Their burger is also awesome.
For the vegan or omnivore who loves great food.
28 locals recommend
J. Selby's
169 Victoria St
28 locals recommend
For the vegan or omnivore who loves great food.
New restaurant that opened in Minneapolis and I can't say enough good things about it. Perfect drinks, attentive service and delicious food.
6 locals recommend
Bardo
222 E Hennepin Ave
6 locals recommend
New restaurant that opened in Minneapolis and I can't say enough good things about it. Perfect drinks, attentive service and delicious food.
I crave their pulled chicken and masa cakes all the time!
19 locals recommend
Brasa Premium Rotisserie- St. Paul
777 Grand Avenue
19 locals recommend
I crave their pulled chicken and masa cakes all the time!
No reservations which we think is perfect. Put your name on the list and head to the Spot Bar for a drink. They'll text you when your table is ready. Everything is good here!
15 locals recommend
Mucci's Italian
786 Randolph Ave
15 locals recommend
No reservations which we think is perfect. Put your name on the list and head to the Spot Bar for a drink. They'll text you when your table is ready. Everything is good here!
Our favorite new restaurant! We think the best way to experience it is to share plates. Definitely try their signature margarita.
15 locals recommend
Pajarito
605 7th St W
15 locals recommend
Our favorite new restaurant! We think the best way to experience it is to share plates. Definitely try their signature margarita.
An iconic coffee shop right next to Macalester.
10 locals recommend
Dunn Brothers Coffee Company
1569 Grand Ave
10 locals recommend
An iconic coffee shop right next to Macalester.
Authentic Mexican food on the West Side of the city.
17 locals recommend
El Burrito Mercado
175 Cesar Chavez St
17 locals recommend
Authentic Mexican food on the West Side of the city.
Upscale burgers that don't disappoint.
13 locals recommend
Parlour St. Paul
267 7th St W
13 locals recommend
Upscale burgers that don't disappoint.
Perfect for breakfast or lunch - right down the street from Hygge Haus.
18 locals recommend
Neighborhood Cafe
1570 Selby Ave
18 locals recommend
Perfect for breakfast or lunch - right down the street from Hygge Haus.
One of the best meals I've had in recent years!
29 locals recommend
Martina
4312 Upton Ave S
29 locals recommend
One of the best meals I've had in recent years!
Try a kouign amann and prepare to be blown away!
10 locals recommend
Spyhouse Coffee
420 Snelling Avenue South
10 locals recommend
Try a kouign amann and prepare to be blown away!

Drinks & Nightlife

Go for a drink, but skip the food. The space is breath-taking and a perfectly restored piece of St. Paul history.
14 locals recommend
The Commodore Bar & Restaurant
79 Western Ave N
14 locals recommend
Go for a drink, but skip the food. The space is breath-taking and a perfectly restored piece of St. Paul history.
A St. Paul landmark which re-opened last year. Go for a drink in the bar. Most of their meat dishes are outstanding.
26 locals recommend
The Lexington
1096 Grand Ave
26 locals recommend
A St. Paul landmark which re-opened last year. Go for a drink in the bar. Most of their meat dishes are outstanding.
Newly renovated historic theater with the most awesome acoustics I've heard. Bars on every level.
18 locals recommend
Palace Theatre
17 W 7th Pl
18 locals recommend
Newly renovated historic theater with the most awesome acoustics I've heard. Bars on every level.
No frills with awesome live shows.
47 locals recommend
Turf Club
1601 University Ave W
47 locals recommend
No frills with awesome live shows.

Parks & Nature

Rent bikes and tool around the lake or have a beer in Dockside (food is only so-so).
278 locals recommend
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Dr
278 locals recommend
Rent bikes and tool around the lake or have a beer in Dockside (food is only so-so).

Sightseeing

Walk from Lexington to the St. Paul Cathedral on Summit Ave. and enjoy all of the incredibly varied architecture.
35 locals recommend
Summit Avenue
Summit Avenue
35 locals recommend
Walk from Lexington to the St. Paul Cathedral on Summit Ave. and enjoy all of the incredibly varied architecture.
Rent a Nice Ride and meander down the River Road bike trail toward the University of Minnesota campus.
7 locals recommend
Mississippi River Boulevard
Mississippi River Boulevard
7 locals recommend
Rent a Nice Ride and meander down the River Road bike trail toward the University of Minnesota campus.

Arts & Culture

Our favorite art museum. Don't miss the sculpture garden!
606 locals recommend
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland Pl
606 locals recommend
Our favorite art museum. Don't miss the sculpture garden!
Our kids never tire of this well-curated science museum. The Omni Theater often has great shows.
235 locals recommend
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
235 locals recommend
Our kids never tire of this well-curated science museum. The Omni Theater often has great shows.
We have more theaters per capita than any other city in the U.S. Go enjoy a performance downtown St. Paul.
10 locals recommend
Park Square Theatre
20 W 7th Pl
10 locals recommend
We have more theaters per capita than any other city in the U.S. Go enjoy a performance downtown St. Paul.
Thoughtful, fun museum that explores Minnesota's history in and engaging way.
138 locals recommend
Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
138 locals recommend
Thoughtful, fun museum that explores Minnesota's history in and engaging way.

Shopping

The perfectly curated gift shop. You can literally spend hours in here!
74 locals recommend
Patina
1009 W Franklin Ave
74 locals recommend
The perfectly curated gift shop. You can literally spend hours in here!
Cheap, chic fashion done so well.
6 locals recommend
Primp
618 Selby Ave
6 locals recommend
Cheap, chic fashion done so well.
High end hipster men's wear.
6 locals recommend
BlackBlue
614 Selby Ave
6 locals recommend
High end hipster men's wear.
My favorite cheese store period. Get a melty sandwich and relax.
St Paul Cheese Shop
1573 Grand Ave
My favorite cheese store period. Get a melty sandwich and relax.
So fun to peruse all their beautiful cooking wares.
8 locals recommend
Cooks of Crocus Hill
324 Main St S
8 locals recommend
So fun to peruse all their beautiful cooking wares.

Essentials

High end grocery store with plenty of prepared foods.
166 locals recommend
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin Ave
166 locals recommend
High end grocery store with plenty of prepared foods.
Buy your wine here. And the French tarts. And the mochi. And the manchego cheese.
82 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th St
82 locals recommend
Buy your wine here. And the French tarts. And the mochi. And the manchego cheese.
Target was started right here in Minnesota. Get your fix at this newly remodeled store.
177 locals recommend
Target
900 Nicollet Mall
177 locals recommend
Target was started right here in Minnesota. Get your fix at this newly remodeled store.
118 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1575 Selby Ave
118 locals recommend