Groundswell is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

1. Groundswell

9.1
1342 Thomas Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Hamline - Midway · 49 tips and reviews

Karl N.Karl Noelle: Late-night Sunday hours, incredible local coffee & baked goods and a huge dehumidifier will make me come back many times!

Matthew T.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 H.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.

The Buttered Tin is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

2. The Buttered Tin

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

Blake T.Blake Thelen: The service and food are excellent. Save room for dessert!

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.

Saint Dinette is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

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.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 K.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 M.Colleen Murray: Crab capalenni

Foxy Falafel is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

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 M.Jana Meckler: Excellent, flavorful and healthy, hip young owner, fairly priced! Win-win:)

Fat L. C.Fat L. Celiac: Gluten-free, dairy-free heaven! And amazing flavors to boot.

City PagesCity Pages: One of the best post-holiday eats! For the really, truly good gluten-free cookies alone, Foxy Falafel is worth a stop.

Mucci's is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

5. Mucci's

8.4
786 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · West Seventh · 16 tips and reviews

Karen P.Karen Peters: Garlic montanara, fried sunchokes, mushroom agnolotti and a carafe or two of prosecco. Heaven.

Karen P.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?

ShawnShawn: 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.

Dark Horse Bar & Eatery is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

6. Dark Horse Bar & Eatery

7.4
250 7th St E, Saint Paul, MN
New American Restaurant · Lowertown · 10 tips and reviews

Austin W.Austin Westermann: Trendy new spot in Lowertown. Good service and fun drinks but the food portions are small for what you pay for

Anne B.Anne B.: Expansive beer list, creative cocktails, delicious food, great service. I like this one so far.

ScottScott: Love the patio!

Brasa Rotisserie is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

7. Brasa Rotisserie

8.8
777 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Summit Hill · 77 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: The sandwiches are amazing-pulled chicken and pork! Also the sides are tasty and you can get a few to share. One of my favorite places!

Laura H.Laura Heurung: Order the Yuca, I dream about the green sauce.

Erica M.Erica M: There are five more parking spots around the back off the alley.

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

8. Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

8.4
799 University Ave W (Avon St), Saint Paul, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Thomas - Dale · 42 tips and reviews

Janis B.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.

JumptronicJumptronic: The Pho was amazing. Best broth I've had in the twin cities.

studioLstudioL: Wednesday date night special: choice of two traditional entrees, dessert, & bottle of wine for $30

Cafe Latte is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

9. Cafe Latte

9.1
850 Grand Ave (at Victoria St), Saint Paul, MN
Café · Summit Hill · 130 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric Wheeler: Want the most amazing chocolate cake of your life? Get the Turtle Cake. It's euphoric.

City PagesCity 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 E.Charles Edge: Grab a soup to warm you up while you're here!

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

10. 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

Meghan K.Meghan Kane: The new restaurant Louis is a really great value! Get the rigatoni or pollo florentine they will both knock your socks off!

Chuck P.Chuck P: get the mosticciolli its great

Robert M.Robert Mitchell: I love their lasagna

Kopplin's Coffee is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

11. Kopplin's Coffee

8.1
2038 Marshall Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · Merriam Park West · 36 tips and reviews

Sam C.Sam Christensen: A great cappuccino to start the morning. Espresso is smooth and decadent, and the coffee is fresh brewed to greatness

City PagesCity 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 R.Kato RIP Nigga: This place attracts hipsters to St. Paul from across the river. Get ready for skinny jeans, mustaches and square glasses.

Bread & Chocolate is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

12. Bread & Chocolate

8.4
867 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Bakery · Summit Hill · 46 tips and reviews

Connie M.Connie Moffett: Chocolate croissants and panini's are the best :)

Jeff J.Jeff Jones: Eat the chocolate croissant.

Tara O.Tara Olson Medina: The ham and cheese croissant is legendary. Panini's are fantastic as well.

The Gnome Craft Pub is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places 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

Chris R.Chris R: The bison and wild game burger are the bomb. A pretty fantastic beer and scotch list as well.

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

Adam R.Adam Ronich: Great beer. Good menu. The place you should take a girl on a date. If she likes it she's a keeper.

Claddagh Coffee is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

14. Claddagh Coffee

8.5
459 7th St W, Saint Paul, MN
Coffee Shop · West Seventh · 27 tips and reviews

Blake H.Blake Hanson: Homemade chai and syrups. Creative list of signature drinks and great interior!

Jessica E.Jessica Eul: Everything is good here!

Callie K.Callie Knudslien: The Black & Tan is fabulous hot AND iced. Get a Hot Molly if you want a bit of kick to it!

Shish Cafe is one of The 15 Best Trendy Places in Saint Paul.

15. Shish Cafe

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

Jan S.Jan Shaw-Flamm: The gyros and falafel are both great. I get the wrap gyro and have enough for tomorrow's lunch. The way they serve the tea makes you think you're not in St. Paul anymore, Toto.

studioLstudioL: Turkish coffee!

Cheryllyne V.Cheryllyne Vaz: LOVE the cardamom-laced Turkish coffee.