Tongue in Cheek

989 Payne Ave, St Paul
(651) 888-6148

Recent Reviews

Laura C.

What a cute spot! They have amazing bloody Mary's! This place is great if you want to stop in for a quick drink and a small treat or stay for a full meal! I went here a few years ago and found myself there this past weekend again. It was as good as I remembered and the staff were so kind! Everyone at brunch raved about their meal, truly exceptional! Their eggs were all cooked to perfection! Highly recommend if you are in the area. If you are ever in the area highly recommend checking this place out!

Joe W.

Delicious food. Great setting. A little higher pricing than the surrounding restaurants but worth every penny. Great

Alexandra Hanson

This is one of my favorite brunch spots in the Twin Cities! All of the dishes on their menu are so delicious and well-balanced. I especially love their teasers -- each small bite is packed with flavor and is a delight to the taste buds. I definitely recommend trying the full flight of teasers as an appetizer, it's such a tasty and fun experience. Their cocktails are great too, and in particular I love their Bloody Mary: they garnish it with pickles and a cheese stick, which I think is awesome!Not only is their food delicious, but the atmosphere is excellent as well. Great decor and overall vibe, I really like the assortment of art on the walls, and the cool mirrors behind the bar. Plus their staff is great too---friendly, attentive, and able to help with recommendations if you're having a hard time choosing. I highly recommend checking out Tongue in Cheek for brunch, it is a must whenever I'm in the area! I hope to try them for dinner soon as well, I'm sure they'll be great at any meal. (-:

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Teaser, East Fried Pride, Fried Chicken Buns

Chi Vang

Always love it here…parking sucks though.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Classic Ramen

Erin A.

It's not pretentious. It could be. It's not insanely expensive. It could be. My foodie LA kin have expressed wishing they had a place like this back home. And they can afford to dine anywhere they want. This restaurant mixes the best of fresh (think chef Alice Waters) with comfort cooking (world foodway traditions) and the culinary arts of fine dining. Even on a bad day, the food is really good. And Get The Teasers. Do not pass these up. They're the best mouthfuls in the metro. If you pass them up, you're depriving yourself of some of the Twin Cities best conceived dishes. None are more than a few bites. For the cocktail people...the TIC crew can compete with any mixologist in town.

Eric Clanton

This is the best experience you can have! Staff are the best, and the chef is 100% top-notch! The food is wonderful and you never have a bad meal. ODE TO THE

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Ode to the Dome, Classic Ramen, Grilled Whole Fish, Steamed Pork Buns, Triple Cream Panna Cotta, Chicken & Waffle, Zucchini Pad Thai Salad, East Fried Pride, Fries with Aioli, Fried Chicken Buns, Smoked Salmon Benedict, Mother of Dragons, Eggs Benedict

Lylia Y.

This place is a hidden gem. The food is creative and yummy! Definitely a place I would come for a special occasion, not a random stop.

Ricky

Something about it. Makes you feel like going to a friends house for dinner.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

FM Richardson

Had brunch here with a large group on a Saturday morning. They had a good variety of food It's a small venue so it's very noisy but that aside they have a full bar which is nice and a diverse / eclectic menu. Everyone at our table was extremely pleased. I sampled several items from the "Teaser"menu, The East Side Pride( braised porkbelly) Sgt Peppers (the peppers which came encrusted in feta cheese with this amazing dipping sauce ) and the Fried Chicken steamed buns. The food was a nice twist on classic American favorites with an Asian flair to it and was overall AMAZING!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lynn Cornell

Great vegan options, interesting drinks, great service, and reasonably priced! Can’t wait to return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kripa M.

It's been a few years since I have been here. It's just as amazing as I remember. Have no words to say how exquisite the food is. I had the Heeere's Johnny with Braised Pork, Eggs Benedict, Hollandaise and pickle. My friends got Market Omelette which is different every day. They both loved what they ordered. All 3 of us ended up getting the fried Sponge Cake for dessert. It was light and decadent. Enjoyed every single bite. Can't wait to try more things on the menu.

Ann Warner

Fun and inviting, lots of different types of dishes to try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Buns

viva

great place with yummy food, vibey decor, and awesome staff. pricey for two people ($160 total) but i’ll be dreaming about the food until i get my hands on it again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steamed Pork Buns

Maureen L.

Consistently delicious food with good service. Their ramen is a go-to comfort choice for me, and their drink Cross-Eyed Mary and dessert Ode to the Dome are two of my very favorites in town. They deserve all of their success and more. Thanks for everything, Tongue In Cheek!

Carolyn Boston

Truly one of the best restaurants I've ever eaten

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Roasted, Smoked Salmon Benedict

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