Haven's Guidebook to St. Paul
Best Eats
This is our absolute favorite place in Saint Paul. They have it all: delicious espresso, weekend brunch, great lunch and dinner menus, and beer brewed in-house. All in a restored firehouse full of its original charm!
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A-Side Public House
754 Randolph AvenueThis is our absolute favorite place in Saint Paul. They have it all: delicious espresso, weekend brunch, great lunch and dinner menus, and beer brewed in-house. All in a restored firehouse full of its original charm!
In a historic neighborhood, this craft pub has beautiful patio seating in the summer. Beer Can Chicken is our go-to on the menu.
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The Happy Gnome
498 Selby AveIn a historic neighborhood, this craft pub has beautiful patio seating in the summer. Beer Can Chicken is our go-to on the menu.
Delicious elevated Mexican very close to home with delicious cocktails.
And just do it. Get all 6 salsas.
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Pajarito
605 7th St WDelicious elevated Mexican very close to home with delicious cocktails.
And just do it. Get all 6 salsas.
This hole-in-the-wall features eats from the Iron Range, northern MN's mining range, including a traditional pasty. A large menu and it's all great!
Iron Ranger
1085 Grand AveThis hole-in-the-wall features eats from the Iron Range, northern MN's mining range, including a traditional pasty. A large menu and it's all great!
For a down-to earth dinner, the Nook is a Saint Paul mainstay for burgers and beer. Bowling in the basement! Expect a short wait at peak hours. Afterwards, get ice cream and espresso next door at Cold Front.
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The Nook
492 Hamline Ave SFor a down-to earth dinner, the Nook is a Saint Paul mainstay for burgers and beer. Bowling in the basement! Expect a short wait at peak hours. Afterwards, get ice cream and espresso next door at Cold Front.
Best Brews
Right across High Bridge (5ish minute walk)! Check the website calendar for the food truck schedule.
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Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St WRight across High Bridge (5ish minute walk)! Check the website calendar for the food truck schedule.
Huge brewery with lots of seating in the beer hall and garden. Large food menu downstairs and pizza upstairs!
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Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastHuge brewery with lots of seating in the beer hall and garden. Large food menu downstairs and pizza upstairs!
German beer and food in an amazing historic home. Also right across the bridge!
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Waldmann Brewery
445 Smith Ave NGerman beer and food in an amazing historic home. Also right across the bridge!
Charming destination at the historic Hamm’s Brewery site, nestled in the bluffs just east of downtown Saint Paul.
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Saint Paul Brewing
688 Minnehaha Ave ECharming destination at the historic Hamm’s Brewery site, nestled in the bluffs just east of downtown Saint Paul.
Best Coffee
In the beautiful Cathedral Hill neighborhood, this place is amazing. Seating is limited and it gets busy!
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Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave NIn the beautiful Cathedral Hill neighborhood, this place is amazing. Seating is limited and it gets busy!
This coffee shop has a very neighborhood feel and is deeply committed to creating community!
Yellowbird Coffee Bar
1168 Selby AvenueThis coffee shop has a very neighborhood feel and is deeply committed to creating community!
A staple in the Twin Cities, this Spyhouse location feels quaint & artsy. Seating very limited, but it's worth trying this spot!
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Spyhouse Coffee
420 Snelling Avenue SouthA staple in the Twin Cities, this Spyhouse location feels quaint & artsy. Seating very limited, but it's worth trying this spot!
Great espresso and such friendly staff. The pastries are yummy too!
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Quixotic Coffee
769 Cleveland Ave SGreat espresso and such friendly staff. The pastries are yummy too!
Great coffee with a cute walk-up window and patio, all close to home! Just a heads up: not many outlets inside for working on a computer.
Bootstrap Coffee Roasters
432 Wabasha St SGreat coffee with a cute walk-up window and patio, all close to home! Just a heads up: not many outlets inside for working on a computer.
Best To-Dos
The Cathedral is breathtaking and open to the public for visitation (check website for public hours). Delightfully free, parking lot for visitors.
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Pyhän Paavalin katedraali
239 Selby AveThe Cathedral is breathtaking and open to the public for visitation (check website for public hours). Delightfully free, parking lot for visitors.
Go for a hike in the middle of the city! Some great parks to try are Lilydale Regional Park, Crosby Farm Nature Preserve, or Fort Snelling State Park ($).
Lilydale Regional Park
950 Lilydale RdGo for a hike in the middle of the city! Some great parks to try are Lilydale Regional Park, Crosby Farm Nature Preserve, or Fort Snelling State Park ($).
Downtown Saint Paul Farmers Market (open seasonally, Sat & Sun, check website for details). So many local vendors selling fresh veggies, beautiful flowers, MN maple syrup and honey! Easy, affordable parking can be found at Union Depot Lot C.
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St. Paul Farmers Market
290 5th St EDowntown Saint Paul Farmers Market (open seasonally, Sat & Sun, check website for details). So many local vendors selling fresh veggies, beautiful flowers, MN maple syrup and honey! Easy, affordable parking can be found at Union Depot Lot C.
If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, play a round of mini-golf at Can Can Wonderland, a weird and whimsical wonderland for adults or throw axes at Flannel Jax's (in the same building as Can Can).
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Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NIf you are feeling a bit more adventurous, play a round of mini-golf at Can Can Wonderland, a weird and whimsical wonderland for adults or throw axes at Flannel Jax's (in the same building as Can Can).
Sister City: Minneapolis Recommendations
Biking, trails, and beautiful falls. If you hike all the way, you'll come to a beach on the Mississippi. A little nature oasis in the Cities.
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrBiking, trails, and beautiful falls. If you hike all the way, you'll come to a beach on the Mississippi. A little nature oasis in the Cities.
The best views of downtown and over looking St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi. Stop by Mill City Museum for the history!
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Minneapolis Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveThe best views of downtown and over looking St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi. Stop by Mill City Museum for the history!
Chain of Lakes: Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet are our favorites. Great to bike, paddleboard, or go for a walk!
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Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyChain of Lakes: Lake of the Isles, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Harriet are our favorites. Great to bike, paddleboard, or go for a walk!
In the heart of LynLake, this is the ultimate brunch spot! A European market-inspired restaurant with delicious baked goods!
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The Lynhall
2640 Lyndale Ave SIn the heart of LynLake, this is the ultimate brunch spot! A European market-inspired restaurant with delicious baked goods!
The cutest cafe only a short walk from the Stone Arch Bridge. They also serve delicious baked foods and fancy as heck 6 course dinner!
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Alma
528 University Ave SEThe cutest cafe only a short walk from the Stone Arch Bridge. They also serve delicious baked foods and fancy as heck 6 course dinner!
Located in the North Loop neighborhood near downtown, this is an amazing dining experience. A high end restaurant with valet parking and amazing staff!
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Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st StLocated in the North Loop neighborhood near downtown, this is an amazing dining experience. A high end restaurant with valet parking and amazing staff!