1. Groundswell
9.1
1342 Thomas Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Hamline - Midway · 49 tips and reviews
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.
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.
Jess M: The biscuits and gravy are HIGHLY recommended.
3. 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
8.3
786 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · West Seventh · 16 tips and reviews
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.
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?
Andrew Klein: The Donut Shop sells starting at 8 am Saturdays and Sundays until they're gone.
7. Brasa Rotisserie
8.8
777 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Summit Hill · 77 tips and reviews
David Edgerton Jr.: Braised beef, black beans, and yellow rice. Don't forget the pineapple ginger ale.
Laura Heurung: Order the Yuca, I dream about the green sauce.
Erica M: There are five more parking spots around the back off the alley.
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.
Ansell: Mí was very good, and a nice change up from getting phó.
studioL: Wednesday date night special: choice of two traditional entrees, dessert, & bottle of wine for $30
9. Cafe Latte
9.0
850 Grand Ave (at Victoria St), Saint Paul, MN
Café · Summit Hill · 130 tips and reviews
Alyssa Kangas: The desserts are delicious! Salted caramel tres leches is my all time fav
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
Viajecitos: Great selection of baked goods. #rustica bread
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.