Restaurants in Saint Paul

“Great service and food!!!!”

“We were here for dinner over the weekend and everything about this place was phenomenal we tried multiple things off of the to share or not portion of the menu and loved every bit of it. The whole grilled fish our waitress mentioned rotates depending on what is available fresh and it was cooked to Perfection and probably our favorite thing all weekend. The cocktail menu is unique and everything that we had the opportunity to try was delicious I highly recommend doing the cocktail flight to anybody who doesn't have a favorite spirit. Staff was incredibly friendly and knew what they were talking about if you had questions. To those looking at going here reservations are a must!!!! Great atmosphere as well”

“We had a fantastic date night at Joan’s! Highly recommend! The food was incredible. Perfect pacing, portions, wine pairings, and the flavors have you closing your eyes to experience each bite. One of the best meals we have ever had. Our server was thoughtful and friendly. Great dining atmosphere. We will be back!”

“Always one of my faves. Service is always good. Great wine list and love to order multiple small dishes for sharing. Personal favorites are the gem salad, tuna, and shishito peppers. My husband loves the cheeseburger and says it’s in the top five burgers in the twin cities. Go you will have zero regrets.”

“I truly can’t name a better restaurant in the twin cities. The food is amazing of course but the customer service knocks it out of the park for me every time. Thank you thank you thank you”

“If you need your party catered, this is the place to go. Staff: Easy to work with, on time, good prices, friendly and very accommodating. Food: Gorgeous/amazing presentation , fresh, hot, professionally packed. I ordered from Red Rabbit in Saint Paul for my work holiday party. Everyone LOVED the food and the portions are generous. I was able to easily and beautifully display it. The timing was perfect and everything went smoother than I had hoped. This is your one stop shop for all of your party food needs. Hats off to the chefs and management for making our party wonderful.”

“Hyacinth is a keeper. Creative food, well prepared, small but extremely well chosen wines. Portions were large, a bit too large in my view. Hyacinth is one of the few restaurants in the post Covid dining world that is daring to show us how innovative dining can be done.”

“Favorite steakhouse. Best managed restaurant”

“Truly amazing wood-fired hand crafted pizza!! Thoughtful & unique side sauces to complement their HANDMADE works of art. We enjoyed two dine in pies that included complementary dipping sauces! Our family favorite was the honey ranch and the hot honey that complemented their Hawaiian style Za perfectly. Let’s not forget the house made garlic aioli sauce *chefs kiss* We cannot wait to try their cheesesteak options when we return in a few weeks! Our family was visiting from Duluth, Mn and would be honored to have them in our city someday! Job well done! Thank you for having us!!”

“Great Sandwiches, been eating there a long time. Great Staff, very patient and professional!”

“Accidentally arrived at Brunson's for lunch because the place down the road where we were supposed to go was closed. Best service I've had anywhere in America since before covid. Food was excellent, made from scratch, and doubt anyone could go wrong on the menu. Highly recommend.”

“I will recommend king Cajun to the people in Saint Paul I tried it and it is perfect”

“Bar+Cart offers a top-notch dining experience with a vibe that is unmatched in MSP, excellent food, and amazing cocktails. The attentive staff and warm hospitality make it perfect for any occasion. Highly recommended!”

“Love this place. A true East Side gem. We have tried the Burgers, Shawarma wrap and bowls totally addicting. Chicken tenders are a hit and don't forget the Gyros they are awesome. Ice cream better than the DQ. Try to visit there one a week. The owners are lovely, very friendly.”

“We got a burger and a chicken sandwich; both were delicious and seasoned well. That garlic sauce for the fries was fantastic. Not too busy, probably because of the construction, but there was a consistent flow. I've got to go back to try other menu items because the little we did have let's me know they're cranking out some good stuff. I believe I saw some brew on tap.”

“Amazing staff - incredible service - delicious cocktails - excellent wine list - lovely ambience - delicious food”

“Excellent food and service, but they rush your dining enjoyment, pushing your main meal while still enjoying appetizers, suggesting they want higher table turnover over customer satisfaction. We felt rushed, likely won't return.”

“Highly recommend! Excellent. The restaurant is cozy and tropical and you feel like you’re on vacation. But the showstopper is the food. Pricey but worth every penny! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“We celebrated with dinner at the Lexington and it was a perfect spot to try! Our waitress, Grace, was phenomenal and so attentive to us. She helped us celebrate with a surprise photo and ice cream sweet:) She went above to help our experience be wonderful! We loved the valet option and enjoyed our first time at the Lexington! 🥰”

“Today was my first time eating Herr and it was very good.”

“One of the best Restaurants in the Twin Cities. A once a week destination for decades. Get the show stopper #17.”

“The food is insane good!!! Great atmosphere.”

“We visited Herbst for our wedding anniversary date this year and had a great experience! We got a complimentary prosecco toast to kick things off. I got a signature cocktail that was gin based and had great flavor! Green beans (8/10), Arrabiata pasta (9/10), bread w bone marrow marmalade (7/10 - we would’ve skipped the marmalade), pork chop (8/10), mushroom chicken (10/10). We enjoyed the fresh ingredients in everything! We’d likely come back here again, as the menu rotates often.”

“Went here for the first time 3/11/26. I'm just going to say the experience was amazing. Food was fantastic service was top notch very friendly staff. the lovely lady at the door greeted us with a perfect smile (loved her hair) definitly will visit again”

“Great little place. A bit loud, could barely hear my beautiful date talk. Although it was a weekday during lunch hours, to be expected. But otherwise the food was awesome and the service was great too.”

“My sister and I had lunch. We had the greatest waiter. Jordan. He was fun, attentive and had great drink and food suggestions. Even though he was by himself and ended up getting super busy, his warm personality still shined through. Great variety of foods on the menu”

“The food at Louis Ristorante was excellent. The OssoBucco was so tender and the gnocchi were little pillows of goodness. We also had a mushroom tagliatelle dish that was fantastic. They also served us a small bite of a cucumber relish and bread with a tomato jam that was a wonderful bite of summer.”

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..”

“Fast friendly service. Food was good and hot. Will come again when I visit next time!”

“Great dining experience with very friendly staff. We liked everything we tried.”

“well the food was good and I is the waitress was friendly the crook was not I am a diabetic who needs to service animals I tried to explain to them that he was a must here for everybody and have dollars credential however they wouldn't even take the time to look at them the cook rolled his eyes and kind of walked away from me when he gave me my food and no one stop to ask me how my food was nothing made me feel not very welcoming so I don't know how I feel about going to eat there again”

“Place where McDonald's Cheeseburger buns are made...not sure it's open to the public but it is definitely open for semis trucks delivering for McDonald's warehouse...”

“Such pleasant workers and efficient service. It is really a nice place to dine in and the food is always delicious.”

“Ordered 20 sliders, got in approximately 5 minutes. Delicious. Inside was clean, staff were friendly and professional. Probably the best ran and employed white Castle I've been to in a decade.”

“The customer service here is nicer than chick fil a and that’s a tough one to beat ! 💪🏽”

“White Castle is the pinnacle of fast food achievement. Recently remodeled, very clean, and a great staff. I love my White Castle. Twice this week, and only Wednesday. Had a little trouble with the app, the wonderful person at the counter fixed it up like magic. Again, love White Castle...”

“I actually ordered off Uber Eats and got the Cajun CHX Mac and cheese. The chicken was a little over cooked and heavily seasoned and the pasta was cooked to perfection and really tasted delicious. Honestly if the meat was diced and mixed in with the pasta this would have been an amazing dish, instead I was served a whole chicken breast with the macaroni. Not the worst thing in the world, the flavors were spot on and I think this place has been making better food than some of the reviews from 1-3 years ago suggest. If the chicken was cut up and mixed in this would be a five star review.”

“Made some modifications and that kind of seemed to throw off the people working. Charged for BBQ sauce I didn't get. Also, their new Rodeo Whopper was really good. I ordered the combo, but maybe I didn't order it correctly because it had 1 burger patty but the menu showed double. Not my favorite trip to BK, but it was fine enough, I suppose.”

“Keep in mind the inside of the store is not open 24 hours, just the drive-thru. I recommend dining inside if you can though, the staff are hard-working and helpful. The soda machine has lots of different options, you can get a pineapple sprite for instance. The clientele that frequent the establishment are interesting characters, it makes for good people watching with it's proximity to the light rail.”

“The spring time panko fish sandwich was delicious, absolutely fresh and so good. Had a long drive thru line and a unhoused person standing right on the drive thru pavilion who was struggling with some sort of current drug use.”

“Enjoyed the Bacon Double Stack Biggie Bag this Sunday December 22, 2019 at the Suburban Avenue Saint Paul Wendy's. An enjoyable, affordable meal :)”

“Great place, just wish there were more people and the service was faster. Was stuck in the drive through for 10 minutes after putting in my order at 3 am. Just wish it was faster”

“The Thursday afternoon staff was amazing, came by around 8pm and got an exceptional service. The staff was very kind and brought the food to me. Keep up the good work”

“i ordered a 10 piece nuggets and a large iced caramel coffee. the order was ready fairly quickly and was pretty much exactly as i expected. the size of interior made it feel crowded, but it was a location that only served takeout so that's pretty much bound to happen. all-in-all a decent mcdonald's visit, no complaints.”

“Best bar in town for things European and off the beaten path. Absolutely amazing selection! Not a full kitchen/restaurant but very far from the minimum. Everything they have to eat is high quality. Very nice employees and great atmosphere.”

“Fresh seasonal flavors that are constantly becoming new favorites. I love that everything is a very hands on and not crazy processed like most foods. Try oatmeal cookie or grasshopper if you can.”

“Great place to hang out before your flight! Andy is a fantastic bartender. Shrimp tacos were excellent.”

“Everytime We come to bole, the service is always excellent and the food is delicious.”

“There are 24 flavors of soft serve. I need to come back sometime and try the food. It would be a great place to grab take out and then go have a picnic at Como Park.”

“always tasty and quality. love the friendly and quick staff. Vietnamese coffee can be too sweet for me but they'll adjust it for you.”

“Hot delicious food and friendly staff. I go here when I want to treat myself!”

“Freaking amazing classic hand scooped ice cream. Crazy flavors and highly recommend the "This $&@! Just Got Crazy"... yea, its that good.We also got to meet the owners too. This is truly the local small business experience you should be supporting. You just have to stop by and see for yourself.”

“Great place with great owners who are real team players!”

“Food was good. The owner was very nice, and friendly service for kids. Had Dahi Puri after a long time.”

“Friendly staff, fast service, clean atmosphere & there’s always good music being played. I am obsessed with the gai rolls! So delicious! If you haven’t had them please get them! I definitely recommend trying this place at least once, you’ll definitely be back though.”

“Skinner's did an amazing job catering our U of M Employee Appreciation event...EVERYONE was Happy. Thank you!”

“Everything!! Food and service is amazing. ❤️”

“Absolutely delicious! 5 stars! ☺️”

“We had a party of 16 at short notice who needed to be accommodated and we were very well attended to. Little Oven Staff knocked it out of the park! Thank you all!”

“Delicious coffee and baked goods! Our team loves picking up from your Cafe! 💫”

“We stopped for brunch. It was amazing. We told Mike the owner we were in a rush. He was amazing. Food also was delicious. Staff told me later, they all agree he’s the best boss anyone has ever had. Thanks, Mike. It was a pleasure to dine with you. We stopped by later and they had just closed at 2 PM. But they even offered us coffee to go. We’ll be back. Great restaurant, great people!”

“The BEST donut I've ever had! Hubby brought home two Blackberry Bliss to enjoy with our morning coffees; we savored every bite! Delicious!”

“It’s the first time. Nice place. Good coffee. Friendly staffs 🥰”

“This is Macklemore bar, and I called him the Great, king of purple, and so did you. And you are allowed to pop the text to see how much shit costs Tevin and I can tell you for a certain that my nephew Deven would kill a Man for me. If I asked him too, but he’s such a nice man and the best father to his sons. I don’t doubt for one second that too tall is on this team.”

“We went to Cossetta's in St. Paul, one of our favorites. You walk up to a good line and decide between fresh made salads, sandwiches or incredible Italian entrees and pizza slices. There is extra seating upstairs. Don't miss the dessert shop with delicious Gelato, cannolis, cookies and more. There is also a deli onsite.”

“This is the best Thai food around! I’ve never been disappointed in the food, and the service is always amazing. Super fast pick up times for take out, and a beautiful patio for summer. This is my ultimate favorite St. Paul restaurant. Don’t miss out on this gem. Menu highlights for me are Pad Krapao, Laab Isaan, curry fried rice and Pad Woon Sen! 😋”

“We were on a quest to find a new ice cream place and stumbled upon Treats via Google. I am so happy we found it! Best ice cream ever! Who would have thought mixing cereal with ice cream could be so amazing!?? Definitely coming back again and again :)”

“The owner is so friendly and food is AMAZING!! Coming from a Mexican this is authentic Mexican food. Seasoning is authentic and you can literally taste it, food is fresh. Highly recommend eating here”

“Super friendly workers. Delicious and beautifully prepared food. Immaculate dining room. They also do take out. You won’t be disappointed!!”

“Great flavor in the burger, nice waiter, unique place. Eat downstairs, you'll love it.”

“Super cute little spot. The patio is wonderful (and the only seating). The ice cream is good, but I got the rest of my family hooked on visiting for their food options! They all comment how the keep craving the amazing cheese curds!”

“it's just so good, y'all.”

“This was my first time trying to punch pizza, I ate a whole pizza by myself! It was really good. The dough was not overwhelming and the ingredients tasted fresh.”

“Good chips and salsa at a reasonable price”

“Loved Hey Bear. They had a really great egg biscuit sandwhich. I'd usually get the chorizo breakfast burrito. It was all so well priced, filling, and tasted great.

They announced a temporary closure starting July 3rd while they reworked the menu and potentially renovated. But I stopped by just last week and the sign explaining the closure had been removed. The large sign and tarp covering the windows had also been removed. In its place was an open sign and a completely unrelated restraunt with no branding.

Hey Bear has been radio silent since they announced the closing and it seems like they are gone for good. Extremely unfortunate. The area really benefited from a good to-go breakfast spot. My commute to work is now lacking a good breakfast option. Very sad to see them go so silently. What seemed like a break turned into a sudden closure.”

“Love the silo as the taproom and what an amazing patio. We were only going to do for one but the place was so cool and the beer was great, we ended up spending the afternoon.”

“Best food in twin The Twin Cities - The sabich is 100 - Bagels and schmear are fire - Once they make jachnun ill move in”

“We ordered a double scoop sugar cone with reeces pieces and Cookie Monster ice cream, & a single scoop of birthday cake. Incredible & unique selection of ice creams for a good value. Also, there’s a where’s Waldo in the ceiling :)”

“I tried Trieu Chau for the first time today I had the Bahn Mi. Absolutely fantastic the best bread ever and grilled pork!!! super fresh ingredients. I can’t wait to come back. I live about an hour and a half north of Duluth. If they brought this type of food up by us, they’d be a millionaire overnight nobody is making quality Vietnamese food.!!!!!!!!”

“Delicious and always fresh! We go every weekend for empanadas and (not sure the name) sesame , brioche type bun with cream cheese and jalapeños. That is the best thing ever. Better than a bagel.
Thank you for your hard work and super friendly people!”

“That fresh juice 🔥! I tried it at a Black Market event”

“great food awesome staff”

“Always delicious! A real treat.”

“My favorite local spot for matcha!! They serve proper, strong matcha with plenty of flavor variations to try. Despite being consistently busy every time I drop by, the team handles the crowd efficiently and gets drinks out fast. Beyond the great drinks, the customer service is unmatched—they know our names and remember our drink preferences every visit. It’s why I find myself coming back almost every week!”

“....yes..5 star..I enjoyed the Gangjeong.(FAB)Korean,Crispy,Spicy!! ...great fries..I'll do rice next time.. I'm going at least once a week!!..West Lake St...super cool counter folks with a smile! ☆☆☆☆☆”

“Over all best experience I have had. Thank you so much and I’ll be coming here more often. I am just starting my vegan journey and this place makes great food! The staff is super friendly too”

“🔥🔥absolutely great service”

“Best halibut & shrimp ever!”

“I got the triple berry crepe with dark chocolate sauce and it was delish!! The star of the plate was the unassuming whipped cream. I’ve never had whipped cream like it before and it’s honestly the best I’ve ever tasted so don’t skimp on it. I also tried one of the croffels and was blown away by the many layers familiar to croissants made crispy by being cooked in a waffle iron. I can’t say enough about the flavors and textures experienced at Paris Crepes & Boba Tea. The cherry on the top is the speedy and friendly service. This place is a must try if you enjoy crepes and croissants. 👍🏼👍🏼”

“Went here for the first time 3/11/26. I'm just going to say the experience was amazing. Food was fantastic service was top notch very friendly staff. the lovely lady at the door greeted us with a perfect smile (loved her hair) definitly will visit again”

“Absolutely the worst service. This is affiliated with University Club of Saint Paul notoriously known for terrible service. No attention to detail. We were served the wrong food. The service was significantly delayed and the food was mediocre at best. Don’t spend your money here until they fix this problem.”

“Best restaurant in St Paul, food is amazing and service was outstanding. Can't wait to go back.”

“I am Sue's sister and she is telling me you are listening to the same pod casters as we are. I wish we could meet. Exciting times! Keep the faith. Q=17! God is in control! Someday we will meet.”

“Best pupusas I have had! So GOOD! The wait staff is friendly , the food is hot and delicious. The ( I don’t know what it is called- but it’s cabbage with jalapeños and some sort of yummy sauce. Is delicious! It makes the pupusas even better! The cheese is as melted perfectly- mmmm so good! Check them out!”

“King Boreas (aka: Peter Kenefick) and his staff know how to run a Friendly/Welcoming Restaurant - great food, drinks, service, and atmosphere - ALWAYS!”

“Had many more dishes on the iron range”

“Shake Shack is my new favorite fast food burger. I've taken 2 flights out of MSP lately and gotten this great burger. The same older black woman was at the counter both times and she was so sweet and kind it improved the experience. 5 stars, will be back.”

“Good service and good coffee. The owner recognized me on the second time i came in and already knew what I wanted. He is friendly and engages me in conversation when there are no other customers waiting.”

“Myself and my fiancé are from Northern Minnesota and were there in July of last year. There were a couple of minor issues with our visit that day, but the food was delightful. Our server suggested that the manager may want to speak with me in regard to our experience, given the nature of the issues that occurred, so I left my business card and honestly forgot about it, as it wasn't that big of a deal to me. Some time later I received a letter at my office from the manager (I found out later that she's actually the owner.) She sent me a check to refund the cost of our meal, along with a very nice note of explanation and apology. The refund was way above and beyond what was necessary or expected. She took full responsibility for the issues that we had experienced at her establishment that day in July. She also asked for another opportunity to serve us the next time that we were in the area. This was a very classy (but unexpected) response to what I would consider to be something that wasn't that big of a deal to me, but it clearly was to her. Given the high standards that she clearly demonstrated for her establishment, there was no doubt that I would honor her request for a second opportunity. This last Saturday we were finally in town again and were able to visit the Basil Café for a second time. We had an absolutely delightful experience in every regard! After our meal, I asked the pleasant young lady that was checking on us if the manager happened to be in on a Saturday. Well, that turned out to be her! Her name is Tiffany, and she is the owner of the Basil Café. I introduced myself to her and she not only remembered the letter that she had sent and the small issues that occurred on our previous visit, but she also remembered my full name from memory!!! We had a very nice conversation and she sent us home with some extra spring rolls that we enjoyed at home later that evening. Tiffany, I also run a business, and the way that you treated us and handled that situation is an impressive lesson in customer service and leadership. You didn't just recover us as customers, you created 2 raving fans of your business through your actions and demeanor along with your wonderful cuisine. You easily could have brushed off the initial experience that we had last year. And, while we weren't upset about it, we likely wouldn't have thought to ever return to your establishment if you had. Instead, you held yourself and your wonderful restaurant to a higher standard, and you made 2 raving fans that will return again and again and will recommend your establishment at every opportunity. Tiffany, thank you for a wonderful dining experience and thank you for a refreshing attitude and demonstration of personal responsibility that you so impressively gave. That level of service and attention to detail is rare in our world today. BTW, the Drunken Noodles are delicious and so are the Spring rolls. We will see you again soon. - Jake & E.”

“We stopped for brunch. It was amazing. We told Mike the owner we were in a rush. He was amazing. Food also was delicious. Staff told me later, they all agree he’s the best boss anyone has ever had. Thanks, Mike. It was a pleasure to dine with you. We stopped by later and they had just closed at 2 PM. But they even offered us coffee to go. We’ll be back. Great restaurant, great people!”

“Love this place. A true East Side gem. We have tried the Burgers, Shawarma wrap and bowls totally addicting. Chicken tenders are a hit and don't forget the Gyros they are awesome. Ice cream better than the DQ. Try to visit there one a week. The owners are lovely, very friendly.”

“Good food, good service, good price.”

“We went to Cossetta's in St. Paul, one of our favorites. You walk up to a good line and decide between fresh made salads, sandwiches or incredible Italian entrees and pizza slices. There is extra seating upstairs. Don't miss the dessert shop with delicious Gelato, cannolis, cookies and more. There is also a deli onsite.”

“Had a really great experience at the Escape Lounge at MSP. The lounge itself is comfortable, clean, and a great place to relax before a flight, but what really stood out was Tirhas.

She has such a warm, positive energy and genuinely elevated the entire experience. You can tell when someone is simply doing their job versus when they truly care about making people feel welcome, and Tirhas absolutely does. Her friendliness, attitude, and presence made the lounge feel especially inviting.

Employees like Tirhas are what turn a good experience into a memorable one. Huge shoutout to her. She is a real asset to this lounge.”

“Great flavor in the burger, nice waiter, unique place. Eat downstairs, you'll love it.”

“First timers and we were blown out of the water! Staff was so attentive and knowledgeable! Food was fresh, cooked perfectly and savory! The LOBSTER MAC WAS 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Can’t wait to come back! Will made amazing bourbon recommendations in the bar and surpassed every expectation we had for our first visit. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

“Great place with great owners who are real team players!”

“Food was good. The owner was very nice, and friendly service for kids. Had Dahi Puri after a long time.”

“Love this place highly recommend it to everyone. We just had a multi family member birthdays and as always it was awesome. For the style of restaurant it is, surprisingly still very affordable.”

“The food was amazing! It was our first time and we loved it. The service needs a lot of work. There was a line but it moved fast and we were quick to place our order. It took 40 minutes to receive the food after ordering. Everyone else was receiving their food after a reasonable wait time except me and the couple that ordered right after us. I had to ask at the 30 min mark and then finally received it at 40 min. We ordered to eat in but received it all in a take out bag. We ordered a #1 (received a #1 but charged a #2 on the receipt) a #3 ( but only received 1 slider, tender was missing) and a #4 (but received and extra slider). We made it work since we got the total # of chickens that we asked for and could not wait any longer for them to correct it. The dining room is a mess! We were there for well over an hour and not once did anyone come out to wipe down tables as diners were leaving. Everyone that came in had to sit at a dirty table if they wanted to dine in. An employee, in uniform, was eating at the far back right corner table during dinner rush ( Friday night 5:30). When the employee finished they also did not wipe down the table and left it dirty for the next diner. The overall service is unimpressive for a location that just recently opened (Cicero, NY). We will go back because the food was fabulous but we will not be dining in and will definitely check our order before leaving.”

“Great place to hang out before your flight! Andy is a fantastic bartender. Shrimp tacos were excellent.”

“Good chips and salsa at a reasonable price”

“Truly amazing wood-fired hand crafted pizza!! Thoughtful & unique side sauces to complement their HANDMADE works of art. We enjoyed two dine in pies that included complementary dipping sauces! Our family favorite was the honey ranch and the hot honey that complemented their Hawaiian style Za perfectly. Let’s not forget the house made garlic aioli sauce *chefs kiss* We cannot wait to try their cheesesteak options when we return in a few weeks! Our family was visiting from Duluth, Mn and would be honored to have them in our city someday! Job well done! Thank you for having us!!”

“Great place to grab a bite to eat while in Lower Town. Very warm, inviting space, including games and Legos! The food was delicious and exactly as we ordered it. The staff was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back.”

“We brought our family of six here for dinner and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and food. Our younger kids had breakfast for dinner. They had wide eyes and smiles when they saw the whip cream and sprinkles! The rest of us had burgers and fries! The staff was kind and attentive. Prices are also reasonable for a large family. We will go back again.”

“I’ve eaten here three times. First place I’ve tried since moving to St. Paul. Can definitely say if you want a good breakfast/lunch this is the place to go. Everything is decently portioned for those who love big meals or would like some food for leftovers overs to enjoy later. Out of what I’ve had I’d recommend the Onigiri (specifically the salmon and pickled onions), any of their fruit teas, and the bacon and Swiss crepe (honestly any of them sound great though). All the food is fresh ingredients and not frozen.

Atmosphere is very chill and down to earth. Very cozy and comfort oriented. Only complaint is that if it’s busy not a lot of room to work with and can be a little loud. When it’s slower very nice place to hang out with friends and listen to the music they play.

The service is 5/5! Very nice, relatable, and fast service.”

“We had a party of 16 at short notice who needed to be accommodated and we were very well attended to. Little Oven Staff knocked it out of the park! Thank you all!”

“Ok, I stopped to get some donuts to handout to my community members (WI) and the staff was so KIND!!! The owner overheard me apparently and sent me with a BOX full of delish goods. I of course had to sample these. You guys….. (sigh) the.most. Moist. Cake donut I’ve EVER had. Idk what flavor I had but it was a gentle spice and amazing, with a homemade chocolate frosting…. So so yummy!!! I’m certain all those that received this goodness, Enjoyed! Can’t wait to come back…. (And I won’t forget the sourdough! 😘) thanks you guys!!!! You’re the sweetest!!!”

“Super cozy atmosphere and love the tasty Kava drinks ! Kava is a great way to relax with your friends and they have games and other themed nights I’ve noticed which keeps evenings interesting. Definitely love this trend and hope they open another closer to the cities.”

“We went to the cities to see Evanescence on the 20th of September and had layover time for the concert to start so my husband and I walked from the venue to Little Brazil. Unfortunately, we got absolutely drenched walking back to the show. Not only that, but we forgot our precious signed posters from the band at our table . The staff saved our posters and kept them safe until we made it back to get them the next day which we truly appreciated. They would have been destroyed by the weather otherwise. We were SO enamored with this gem of a place, it was WORTH the soaked clothes, chattering teeth and watching the rest of the concert soaked through! There is definitely something for everyone whether it be coffee, dessert, sandwiches. They also have a market of imported goods to try like chocolate, candies, snacks etc. Now whenever we are near the cities, it's going to be a must stop! 💖”

“I went there two times back to back . If you don't want to cook and want to eat something yummy but taste like home cooked, not much oily but tastey then this the write place for you ambiance is nice and cool. Food is tasty .
I would recommend to people visit this place.”

“THE BEST!!!”

“The beverages are very good and the eats are delicious! Also the cats in the Den are awesome. And, one more thing, the decor is nothing short of amazing!”

“Super friendly staff and great food! My partner is from california and has been craving hawaiian bbq for ages so having this place nearby is a godsend. Highly recommend!”

“We love going there on winter and rainy days. Great place for getting out of the house and meeting other kids. Snacks are reasonably priced. The only thing I would change is they offer peanut butter sandwiches. As a mom of a kid with a nut allergy, I always feel kind of on edge about if a child has eaten the peanut butter sandwich and then not washed their hands and then it’s gotten on a toy that my kid will play with and then my kiddo will have a reaction. Or I’m constantly looking around at what kids are eating and if I have to ask my kid to watch out or the other kid if they can wash their hands. Now I totally get that the world does not revolve around my kiddos (and others) allergies, but at the same time there are a lot of kiddos with nut allergies (and most of them are anaphylactic) that it would be nice to have a sunflower butter or an almond butter instead of peanut butter. Both of these can be true at the same time. Anyway, great place to go, good prices on snack, but wished they didn’t have pb&j sandwiches”

“This is a great spot to bring the family, sip a beverage, and enjoy a soccer game or delicious momos! The pizza is tasty and the ambience is comfortable and fun.”

“The churros are an absolute must. I've yet to find anywhere else in the metro area that serves hot fresh churros, and their's are absolutely fantastic”

“Absolutely delicious gelato! The chocolate was so rich and I had it with the hazelnut flavor, perfect combo. The games were fun too and my husband won me a stuffed capybara. We’ll definitely go back! 😊”

“Talk about amazing people! I had the mango moss and it did not disappoint! They were so kind and helpful and not to mention so patient with my kids. Love love love”

“The team at the Highland Park St. Paul location is exceptional! Every staff member was warm, welcoming and genuinely engaged. The energy in the restaurant was so positive that I actually hadn’t planned to stay and eat, but the environment pulled me in.

It was honestly fun to watch the team together so seamlessly - welcoming and chatting with each guest while simultaneously prepping, building sandwiches, cooking, checking out customers, and keeping the space clean. Everyone seemed to move through each part of the process with such ease and attentiveness, and it created a really enjoyable atmosphere.

And of course my sandwich was perfect and delicious! Huge shoutout to this team! You can tell they take pride in what they do!”

“Just a few doors down from the Turf Club sits a genuine hole- in- the- wall gem. A unique dining experience of food with flavors to expand your pallet. We had the yebeg tibs and veggie sambusa and a just in case order of chicken strips and french fries, which, while delicious, remained largely untouched as the yebeg lamb tibs and veggies entree was the star of the table. A No Forks Allowed shared entree with flavors that dance in your mouth, the bread (is that what it's called?) comes rolled up and the protein sits on top like a carpet. You grab a little piece of bread and scoop it up and make a mess and laugh and eat and EAT. The sauce was a savory, smoky collection of herbs and with a Minnesota Nice kick of spice, if my 70 yo mom could handle it, you can handle it. The umami was out of this world (and helps me to finally be able to define the taste, actually) The veggie sambusa was a perfectly fried pillow of yummy veggies with a salsa for dipping and the chicken strips were fried to perfection with fluffy french fries. The server was fast, friendly, and offered suggestions and answered questions we had about the menu. This restaurant is an invitation to a cultural exhibition of flavor and best of all, our 2 entrees — both large enough to share with at least 3 people) 2 drinks, and 1 app were reasonably priced at under $50.00. If you're going to a show at the Turf Club, come early for parking and dinner at Dilla, you won't be disappointed. It is an excellent addition to University Ave, I am glad they found a home on our little stretch of road and we should welcome them with open arms and empty bellies.”

“Had the amazing opportunity to experience live jazz music, amazing singer and spoken word all in one night! The service, ambience and hospitality was amazing! Was nice to have live entertainment in St. Paul!”