1. Groundswell
9.1
1342 Thomas Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Hamline - Midway · 49 tips and reviews
Karl Noelle: Late-night Sunday hours, incredible local coffee & baked goods and a huge dehumidifier will make me come back many times!
Matthew Thomas: Everything in the bakery case is amazing but the bacon gruyere scones might take the cake. Oh, and they also make delicious cakes.
Dave Healy: Great little cafe! They have a limited menu of dinner items as well as incredible cupcakes and cookies. There is a little art gallery in the adjacent space with selections from local artists.
3. Saint Dinette
8.8
261 5th St E (at Wall Street), Saint Paul, MN
New American Restaurant · Lowertown · 32 tips and reviews
Anne B.: Food is delicious, cocktails are creative & great, staff is wonderful. I wish for more vegetarian options, but so far I'm pretty pleased!
Nicholas Kolnik: The cheeseburger is two patties of decadence. The pickles are great & help cut the richness; I'd recommend an acidic wine to finish the job.
Colleen Murray: Crab capalenni
4. Foxy Falafel
8.2
791 Raymond Ave (btwn University Ave & Territorial Rd), Saint Paul, MN
Middle Eastern Restaurant · St. Anthony · 29 tips and reviews
Jana Meckler: Excellent, flavorful and healthy, hip young owner, fairly priced! Win-win:)
Fat L. Celiac: Gluten-free, dairy-free heaven! And amazing flavors to boot.
City Pages: One of the best post-holiday eats! For the really, truly good gluten-free cookies alone, Foxy Falafel is worth a stop.
5. Mucci's
8.4
786 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · West Seventh · 16 tips and reviews
Karen Peters: Garlic montanara, fried sunchokes, mushroom agnolotti and a carafe or two of prosecco. Heaven.
Karen Peters: The mushroom agnolotti is an explosion of flavors in your mouth. The sunchokes are a delightful change from a side of potatoes. And prosecco by the carafe - need I say more?
Shawn: The real star of Mucci's is the small plate. Calamari, Brussel sprouts, and a wonderful asparagus with whipped pecorino are def worth your time. The specially crafted for Mucci's pilsner is too good.
8. Ngon Vietnamese Bistro
8.4
799 University Ave W (Avon St), Saint Paul, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Thomas - Dale · 42 tips and reviews
Janis Babcock: Croquettes, wine and service are amazing. Super hip environment. The hangar steak was really terrible I must say. Should have stuck to a traditional Vietnamese entree.
Jumptronic: The Pho was amazing. Best broth I've had in the twin cities.
studioL: Wednesday date night special: choice of two traditional entrees, dessert, & bottle of wine for $30
9. Cafe Latte
9.1
850 Grand Ave (at Victoria St), Saint Paul, MN
Café · Summit Hill · 130 tips and reviews
Eric Wheeler: Want the most amazing chocolate cake of your life? Get the Turtle Cake. It's euphoric.
City Pages: Voted top 5 hot chocolates to get you through the cold! It's rich and light at the same time, and topped with just the right amount of whipped cream, it might entice you to rethink dessert altogether.
Charles Edge: Grab a soup to warm you up while you're here!
11. Kopplin's Coffee
8.1
2038 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Merriam Park West · 36 tips and reviews
Sam Christensen: A great cappuccino to start the morning. Espresso is smooth and decadent, and the coffee is fresh brewed to greatness
City Pages: Voted top 10 coffee shops! From a quality-crafted, individually brewed cup to the hot chocolate made with sultry, dark Rogue chocolate, every item in a cup is an exercise in elegance.
Kato RIP Nigga: This place attracts hipsters to St. Paul from across the river. Get ready for skinny jeans, mustaches and square glasses.