Red Balloon Bookshop is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

1. Red Balloon Bookshop

8.7
891 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Bookstore · Summit Hill · 11 tips and reviews

Creative KidstuffCreative Kidstuff: Preschool story time is every Wednesday from 10:30-11:00 a.m.!

Nate F.Nate Folkert: 10:30 story times Monday through Thursday

NeecieNeecie: Best book store for kids ever!

El Burrito Mercado is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

2. El Burrito Mercado

9.0
175 Cesar Chavez St (at State St), Saint Paul, MN
Burrito Restaurant · Concord - Robert · 42 tips and reviews

Lane P.Lane Pelovsky: The BEST place to eat Mexican Food in the twin cities. Incredibly authentic and amazing flavors. Get something with Chorizo. The market is fantastic too!

Ruben A.Ruben Alvarez: This place is authentic. I'm talking reall tortillas, dishes, drinks, you name it! The mercado is like one you'd find in Mexico

Melissa H.Melissa Hansen: I love to go here at lunchtime and pretend I am on vacation! Great food, fun shopping too. Carnitas is my meat of choice.

Punch Neapolitan Pizza is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

3. Punch Neapolitan Pizza

9.3
769 Grand Ave (btw S Avon St & S Grotto St), Saint Paul, MN
Pizzeria · Summit Hill · 55 tips and reviews

Erin B.Erin B.: The Quattro Formaggi is my all-time favorite. The garlic and Parmesan seasoned crust, the perfect amount of red sauce, and the yummiest cheeses (goat cheese 3 thumbs way up!) topped with olive oil.

Joseph R.Joseph Rueter: The Mimi!

David E.David Erickson: The Palmero.

Tavial Grill Mexican Food is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

4. Tavial Grill Mexican Food

8.6
1199 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN
Mexican Restaurant · West Seventh · 11 tips and reviews

Leilani A.Leilani Andrews: This is THE BEST authentic Mexican food place that I've been too in a long time. They're so nice and so great!

Phil S.Phil Snyder: Great burritos made to order and reasonable pricing! Can't wait to go back.

Michael M.Michael May: Great tacos. Especially the pastor. The rice is awesome, too. Fluffy and flavorful.

Minnesota Children's Museum is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

5. Minnesota Children's Museum

8.1
10 7th St W (Wabasha), Saint Paul, MN
Museum · Downtown St. Paul · 59 tips and reviews

Brent M.Brent Metzler: The water room is fun for kids to play

Joe B.Joe Bridge: Great way to spend the day! The Exhibits always keep the kids active, engaged, and stimulated. Bring coffee and snacks ;)

Joe B.Joe Bridge: Exhibits, kid activities, kid play, learning

The Little Oven is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

6. The Little Oven

8.2
1786 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul, MN
Pizzeria · Battle Creek - Highwood · 39 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael May: Delicious pizza. Nice family place.

Tammy J.Tammy Johnson Stobbie: Everything comes hot off the grill...crispy golden hash browns, crispy (not limp) bacon, Italian toasted bread, and my personal favorite: ice cold milk in frosty mug! Yum!

Amy F.Amy Fix: Omg the chicken Alfredo Milano is amazing!!!!

Shish Cafe is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

7. Shish Cafe

8.7
1668 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Mediterranean Restaurant · Macalester - Groveland · 91 tips and reviews

Creative KidstuffCreative Kidstuff: The kids menu includes a terrific gyro and chicken shawarma.

City PagesCity Pages: The Shish Maza plate is a must: order it and you get the restaurant's beautiful hummus, a scoop of tabbouli, freshly shredded baba ghanoush, and a trio of roasty falafel balls. Read more.

studioLstudioL: Turkish coffee!

On's Kitchen Thai Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

8. On's Kitchen Thai Cuisine

8.4
1613 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN
Thai Restaurant · Hamline - Midway · 36 tips and reviews

Kt H.Kt HathSpoken: Without a doubt best Thai in Twin Cities. Fresh authentic affordable.

BradBrad: The steamed fish with mango and lemongrass was unreal. The Tom Yum and Tom Kha are among the best I've had outside Thailand.

Mina M.Mina Marcelle: I have other favorite places for Pho & Spring rolls (this is an extremely competitive neighborhood for Asian food). However what I love here: Curries, Laab, Tom Yum soup! The Best Tom Yum soup :)

Mama's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

9. Mama's Pizza

8.7
961 Rice St (at Front Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Pizzeria · North End · 38 tips and reviews

Monica R.Monica Rupert: Cozy booths. Huge portions. And always an after meal mini ice cream cone. Worth it. Enjoy!

Paul A.Paul A.: The complementary ice cream cone at the end of the meal is the best!!

Greg L.Greg Leritz: There is a reason this place has been around more than 40yrs. Great food + great owner + great staff = Best in Minnesota

Sweet Martha Cookies is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

10. Sweet Martha Cookies

8.5
Mn state fair, Saint Paul, MN
Snack Place · 20 tips and reviews

Cara P.Cara Porter: The burgers are terrific! KIDDING! Best cookies ever, hands down.

Barbie D.Barbie Dahl: God gave chocolate chips to you.... Fill your soul everyone... Eat!

John H.John Harnden: Eat the cookies on top of your bucket so you can close it

Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

11. Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria

9.0
211 7th St W (at N Chestnut St.), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · West Seventh · 186 tips and reviews

Claire Z.Claire ZV: Nice macaroni and a cool place to eat with family.

Chuck P.Chuck P: get the mosticciolli its great

Robert M.Robert Mitchell: I love their lasagna

Buca di Beppo is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

12. Buca di Beppo

7.6
2728 Gannon Rd (at Norfolk Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · Highland · 32 tips and reviews

Dr. H.Dr. Health Inspector: Macaroni Rosa and garlic mashed potatoes are the must haves here. Good for large parties very kitsch decorating and kid friendly.

Austin W.Austin Westermann: Amazing spot for groups and celebrations. Ask for the chef's table in the kitchen

LyssaLyssa: Server Josh was outstanding!

The Buttered Tin is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

13. The Buttered Tin

8.9
237 7th St E (Wacouta), Saint Paul, MN
Bakery · Lowertown · 58 tips and reviews

Erik L.Erik Laing: What more do you need to know.. The menu days right there: " Damn Good Breakfast Sandwich "

Shel B.Shel Bowsprit: So glad this came to the neighborhood, just what it needed!

City PagesCity Pages: A truly excellent breakfast if you ask us! Read more.

Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizza is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

14. Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizza

8.6
750 Grand Ave (btwn Avon & Grotto St), Saint Paul, MN
Ice Cream Parlor · Summit Hill · 62 tips and reviews

Mitchell C.Mitchell Campbell: Sweet cream is a great place to start, but it's pretty hard to find something you won't like at this place!!

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The "Sweet Cream" from here was the clear winner in our local taste test. Read more.

JustinJustin: Cool off on a hot summer night and take you girl/boyfriend out to get a Peanut Butter Fudge Swirl waffle cone.

iPho-Saigon is one of The 15 Best Family-Friendly Places in Saint Paul.

15. iPho-Saigon

8.2
704 University Ave W (St. Albans St.), Saint Paul, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Summit - University · 31 tips and reviews

Glenn L.Glenn Lindgren: My go-to-spot for easy to run in and pick up banh mi sandwiches. Take advantage of the buy 3 get 4 deal - #7 is my favorite. Step into the restaurant for one of the best bowls of pho in town. Friendly

HodaHoda: Yum, you can't go wrong with whatever you order. Pho is great and so are the spring rolls and the sandwiches. Great service too

Chris G.Chris G: The banh-mi are fantastic. I've tried several and have enjoyed them all. Great Pho, too!