Colossal Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

1. Colossal Cafe

9.0
2315 Como Ave (at Doswell Ave W), Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · St. Anthony · 39 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Neighborhood Cafe (St. Paul) by City Pages in 2012! The vibe here is quieter, homier, & generally a bit nicer compared to the ironically named joint in mpls; A great place to stay & chat.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Neighborhood Cafe (St. Paul) by City Pages in 2012! The vibe here is quieter, homier, & generally a bit nicer compared to the ironically named joint in mpls; A great place to stay & chat."

Brian H.Brian Hamric: Warm, small space with interesting food choices, great staff and a neighborhood feel.

Groveland Tap is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

2. Groveland Tap

8.4
1834 Saint Clair Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
Sports Bar · Macalester - Groveland · 96 tips and reviews

Christopher L.Christopher Long: Everything you'd want in a neighborhood pub. Better than average bar food, excellent variety of tap beer, never full of louts or clods.

Jerry S.Jerry S: Great neighborhood pub, part of a small group of commonly owned pubs. Good selection of draught beers, hamburgers and pub grub.

Heidi S.Heidi S: drink beer!

Amore Coffee Smith is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

3. Amore Coffee Smith

8.8
879 Smith Ave S (Annapolis), Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews

BrianBrian: Great service. Excellent coffee. Wifi and organic goodies

McLean D.McLean Donnelly: Great coffee and lots of seating. The quieter setting is ideal for studying or work. Watch out for the $5 minimum when using a credit card.

Lark T.Lark T.: A St. Paul must! Try the Vienna or the Mexican mocha -- amazing. Good study or meet-up spot w/ lots of gluten-free options.

TeaSource is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

4. TeaSource

8.5
752 Cleveland Ave S (By Highland Theater), Saint Paul, MN
Tea Room · Highland · 14 tips and reviews

KatherynKatheryn: Great tea variety like Teavana but with more of a neighborhood feel

EmilyEmily: Huge selection of every kind of tea and really knowledgable staff to help you choose. Definitely a must try for the Twin Cities!

Zachary C.Zachary Crockett: Every Tuesday is Sample Day! Get a tray of 5 teas with tasting notes for only $3.35!

Trotter's Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

5. Trotter's Cafe

232 Cleveland Ave N (at Marshall Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Café · Merriam Park West · 21 tips and reviews

Keith F.Keith Folkert: Good food and service. A friendly neighborhood cafe

Quinn M.Quinn M: Love breakfast here. Great eggs, toast, and coffee! Try the quiche it's delicious!

Micah T.Micah Taylor: 3 words: Chocolate Chaos cupcake.

Bennett's Chop and Railhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

6. Bennett's Chop and Railhouse

8.7
1305 7th St W (at Victoria St S), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · West Seventh · 41 tips and reviews

Ryan M.Ryan McLaughlin: Fantastic food. Sweet neighborhood vibe.

Lindsi G.Lindsi Gish: Awesome happy hour...$2 rails and $4 sliders. Great staff, too. Go on Thursdays for 1/2 price burgers--including their surprisingly scrumptious Juicy Lucy. Read more.

City PagesCity Pages: Rated top ten chicken wings! The drummies served at Bennett's on West 7th Street in St. Paul are some of the crunchiest bits of chicken to be found around town.

Muffuletta in the Park is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

7. Muffuletta in the Park

2260 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN
French Restaurant · St. Anthony · 21 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hanneman: Quaint neighborhood gem. Perfect place for Sunday brunch on the patio on lazy summer days.

Maxim C.Maxim Cheeran: the Muffeletta sandwich is delightful. it has a spicy tang that leaves the mouth wanting more. a must try!

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top 10 mac and cheese dishes! Muffuletta uses orichette pasta and adds in shaved shallot and bits of smokey, salty, delightfully porky nubbins of Fischer Farms bacon.

Lowertown Wine & Spirits is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

8. Lowertown Wine & Spirits

7.5
262 4th St E (btw Wall & Wacouta), Saint Paul, MN
Liquor Store · Lowertown · 7 tips and reviews

Blackdog L.Blackdog Lowertown: good neighborhood place with wide range of wine

Carrie F.Carrie Ferguson: Dog friendly!

Blake T.Blake Thelen: All wines are 20% off on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Tavern on Grand is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

9. Tavern on Grand

7.7
656 Grand Ave (Dale St), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Summit Hill · 46 tips and reviews

Naomi O.Naomi Orre: The Tavern Burger is so good! The staff here are awesome. My favorite neighborhood restaurant on Grand Ave.

Naomi O.Naomi Orre: I love the Northwoods theme to this restaurant. Reminds me of back home.

Charles M.Charles M: Ask to sit at table #5, the most beautiful table in the place!

Starbucks is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

10. Starbucks

7.3
2078 Ford Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Highland · 21 tips and reviews

Nate F.Nate Folkert: lively neighborhood spot first thing in the morning

Chelsea M.Chelsea Moga: Love how there's a French bakery attached to this Café. BonJour. 🇫🇷 ❤

Danielle R.Danielle Romero: The staff is great!!

D'Amico and Sons is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

11. D'Amico and Sons

7.4
975 Grand Ave (Chatsworth St S), Saint Paul, MN
Café · Summit Hill · 22 tips and reviews

Elizabeth W.Elizabeth Wefel: The staff here is very attentive. Great neighborhood place to stop when u don't want to cook (even if it is a chain)

Ella B.Ella B: Salad sampler is great! You get to try three for the same price as one!

Robin E.Robin Edman: The Molinari salami is excellent, if you're willing to settle for just a sandwich.

Gallaghers Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

12. Gallaghers Bar

7.0
888 Ohio St, Saint Paul, MN
Bar · 13 tips and reviews

Laura K.Laura Knoll: Just about everything is good on the menu! But my go to is the club sandwich, dad's is the broiled walleye! $14.25 for walleye, soup, potato, and vegetable can't go wrong! Friendly neighborhood feel

Robert T.Robert Tunell: The Saturday special coneys are awesomeness on a bun.

Kevin J.Kevin Jack: Word of warning: the stall inside the men's room doesn't have a door. Better do your business at home. Otherwise, fantastic place for breakfast, dinner or a drink.

The Gnome Craft Pub is one of The 13 Best Places for a Neighborhood Spot in Saint Paul.

13. The Gnome Craft Pub

8.5
498 Selby Ave (at Mackubin St), Saint Paul, MN
Gastropub · Summit - University · 159 tips and reviews

Craig D.Craig Durgy: A happening beer bar with a neighborhood feel and a touch of class! Right down the block from the Muddy Pig,,,,don't pass up the "two birds with one stone" visit!

Paul S.Paul Schroeder: Amazing beer selection. Good food. Nice patio. Wish prices were lower.

Charles E.Charles Edge: The best beer selection in town!