Restaurants in Saint Paul

“Great service and food!!!!”

“I drove by this hidden gem weeks ago and finally was able to stop in for lunch today. I gotta say that this is some of the best tasting food I have experienced in Minnesota since returning home. I tried the Picadillo meal which was perfectly seasoned and not over salted like some places do. The rice was a perfect consistency and a freshy made salsa added a little kick to the meal. The customer service was top notch and I will definitely be back to try some of the other menu items. A+++”

“We loved our dinner here - generous portions and affordable prices for a night out. Wine list was thoughtfully curated and well priced too. The Jell-O shots were such a fun touch! Especially loved the Goodbye Earl cocktail. We had a number of outstanding dishes. The overall winner was the steak tartare but the grilled prawns and scallops were wonderful as well.”

“UPDATED to say that this place is such a hidden gem and I need more people to know about it. This recent time, I had the Yangon beef curry and it was perfection. The stuffed tofu was great and the tea leaf salad was just as delightful as it was the previous time. I really like that they can omit the fish sauce in the tea leaf salad and stuffed tofu. Consistency matters and this place has it.
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Really enjoyed the tea leaf salad. Highly recommend! I wanted to try the boat noodles but they said they were out of it. We were there an hour after they opened on a Saturday and there were only 3 other parties there. I guess they don't have it consistently. The yellow curry was pretty good. I also enjoyed the pad thai. I like that they can make some things vegetarian/vegan. I'd come back.”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

“Great Italian food at very reasonable places. Highly recommended. I try to make a trip there every time I'm in the area.”

“Amazing food, really kind staff”

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

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

“Delicious Fresh Seafood 🦞”

“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.”

“Very Flavorful fine dining”

“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.”

“We stumbled onto this place by picking it at random from google. We sat at the bar and had great recommendations from the servers / mixologists. We had a very enjoyable meal. Highly recommend finishing the meal with a fresh baked cookie 😀”

“Great service, really good food, and the drinks were my favorite part!”

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..”

“Food: 8/10
Vibe: 8/10
Service: 6/10

Good experience. Only complaint would be the server having our credit card then getting side tracked for a while before returning to us.”

“They have a wide-ranging menu with something for everyone. I went simple and got the burrito plate (with al pastor) and it was delicious! I didn’t buy anything from the grocery store but I’ll be back for sure.”

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

“Good was great.. good service.. The food 8/10.”

“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”

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

“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!”

“I went around 7-8pm and ordered the dark horse burger and it was delicious! Crispy bun and cooked to perfection meat with yummy sauce. Fries were delicious too! Good vibes and music. Would go back again.”

“Awesome food was skeptic at first but it's really good I scored a groupon for this huge platter. Will come back for lunch soon!”

“Friendly service and the jerk chicken was quite good!”

“straight hot fire. my man crushed it on the grill. the food was fantastic.”

“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...”

“Great family restaurant. Central Twin Cities metro area. just a hop and a skip from a large area. Friendly staff and ownership. Tried and true Dennys for many decades.”

“I didn't go inside. I went to the White Bear Ave store. I had 2 of the best cheeseburgers ever from WC. Fresh, steamed bun, right off the grill. Just great. I hate when a whitey has a dry bun. Also the guy at the window was great. Note the time and give the guy a pat on the back.”

“Love ❤️ ‘em! Been eating ‘em for years! Buy ‘em by the sack!”

“Some of us have to be at work early. The food tasted just like it should. It's White Castle! It's was hot it was fresh and at 4 am they are open. It's a better value than than other options!”

“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.”

“I will eat Wendy's like they pay me for. On the outside, this Wendy's is Zombieland. On the inside, it was quite nice. They always get my order right, too! One time, there was an extra nugget.”

“This Wendy’s is in a strange location, but the staff are excellent - service is quick, accurate and friendly. These folks are hard workers. Wendy’s food is Wendy’s food, but (for dine-in) the fries here are consistently much better than expected.”

“I believe this is only 1 of 2 McDonalds in St Paul that’s open 24/7 it came up clutch for me yesterday at about 12:15 AM after a very eventful day. They made both my Big Mac & Double Quarter Pounder with no onions on either. Very fresh & hit the spot.”

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

“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”

“Best ice cream available! Amazing experience for people with food allergies.”

“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!”

“Spent the day in downtown St. Paul and decided to give this place a try for the first time. To say the least I was not disappointed with the food that we ordered, everything was so fresh and delicious environment was a very nice atmosphere. 10 out of 10 stars👏🏽👏🏽”

“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.”

“Absolutely delicious! 5 stars! ☺️”

“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! 😋”

“it's just so good, y'all.”

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

“I haven't been able to find a better place for massamun curry in the cities than here. Always delicious and always made super spicy (which I love.)”

“This is a great find! We really liked all the breads and pastries we tried from here - the only problem you'll likely have is choosing which ones to buy! We liked the traditional Mexican concha and the coconut sweet roll the best, but we would love to go back and try more things. Prices were very reasonable too.”

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

“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.”

“Burgers unrivaled by none. Nice pours, friendly faces, staff is professional and just really cool, and the pull tabs support SPFD. Doesn’t get any better. #eastside #stpaul”

“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”

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

“My sister Nikki took me to this amazing spot and spoke highly about it and I was very impressed! I’ll be back 🙂”

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

“I’ve been by here so much I feel at home just walking by. I missed the last poker tournament my Old Friend Collin had or attended pretending to host. I’ll stop by and see the inside sometime. See if they have beer”

“Excellent place for sushi. Great atmosphere as well.”

“Finding a late-night taco option for our wedding was way harder than I expected! After months of calls and emails with tons of taco trucks and taco bars, we finally found Lulu’s Salsa—and they ended up being an amazing choice!

I have Celiac disease, so finding someone who could accommodate gluten-free needs was a top priority. Lulu’s Salsa worked with us to make sure everything was safe for me to eat, which I so appreciated.

I stopped by one day after work to try some tacos, planning to just grab one chicken and one beef taco to share with my husband. While I was there, I saw a birria quesadilla on the menu and decided to grab that too. Lulu’s Salsa actually covered the tacos as a trial, which was such a thoughtful gesture! We also got to sample all their salsas—everything was absolutely delicious. Truly 10/10 tacos!

For our wedding, we went with ground beef and shredded chicken tacos (with all the toppings included), plus trays of Spanish rice, chips, and guacamole. We ordered 150 tacos total, and the pricing was incredible—all of that for under $700! Every other vendor we got quotes from was between $900 and $1,600, so this was such a win for us.

The only hiccup was on the day-of timing. We had planned for tacos to arrive at 9:00 p.m., but they didn’t get there until around 9:36 p.m. I had guests asking where the tacos were, and I ended up having to step off the dance floor to call and check in. It all worked out in the end, but I’d recommend they ask for a “day-of contact” for future weddings so someone other than the bride or groom can handle those details.

Overall, though, Lulu’s Salsa was wonderful to work with, and their food was outstanding. If you’re looking for delicious, affordable tacos for your event—especially if you have dietary restrictions—they’re 100% worth checking out! 🌮💃”

“I saw this cafe on Simji's youtube channel 🎀✨
and I can't come there, because I'm from india.mizoram....😭
But when I saw the picture of the cake, it looked delicious and Healthy😋✨....
I hope in the future I'll be there someday 😭💗”

“We hired Brasa Catering for our wedding and couldn't happier with the food and service they provided. We received multiple comments that it was "one of the best wedding meals they've had" from a few guests. Not only was the food delicious, but the crew was extremely kind and went above and beyond for us. Thank you again for everything, we'll keep you in mind for future events!”

“....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! ☆☆☆☆☆”

“What a great setting for the first meeting of our food review group. Attentive service, great cocktails, and decent food, all in a beautiful lounge-y intimate setting. Staff could not be more perfect.”

“Mama's has the best food for your event - from Pizza to Mostaccioli and a superior Antipasto Salad. Thanks Tony for taking care of me for my Christmas Eve dinner. Brian J”

“It’s a great addition to Saint Paul! I had a Brownie ice cream cone which was delicious! I also purchased 3 different Helados and was very pleased to see the Pecan Helado! Thank you!”

“Our waitress was awesome and the food was great!”

“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. 👍🏼👍🏼”

“Favorite steakhouse. Best managed restaurant”

“Admittedly, I came here for the pizza, but really liked the beer and the huge outdoor seating area.
During the summer when the pizza oven is fired up, make sure ya grab one of those tasty unique pizzas!!”

“great food awesome staff”

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

“Only been here twice so far. Absolutely loved the biscuit egg, sausage sandwich. Absolutely loved the breakfast burrito. Great flavor in both. Great conversation with the owner. The burrito looked small but picking it up, it was heavy!! Great flavor, I'm thinking the beans were well seasoned. Didn't get the chorizo spicy flavor, but that's ok. I could see the meat in the wrap. They know how to make a killer biscuit. It was light, fluffy, and very flavorful. I hear their Cuban is supposed to be good, probably what I will try next.”

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..”

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

“Got the savory crepe and sweet crepe and they were so so good. Also had the Strawberry mango smoothie yummm!!”

“Being from the East coast and working in the Philly area, I have always said that Philly Cheesesteak's here in Minnesota don't taste right..... until I went to Tono's in Saint Paul. I reminded me of home so much that I bring my family from an hour away to enjoy the food.”

“Had a great dinner here! The red curry was really good, and the spice level was just about perfect for me.

Our waitress must have had 15 tables but she was kicking ass and service was still great!”

“This place has amazing food, all very fresh and HOT. Definitely will be back!”

“Always enjoy the juicy chicken tenders from Nashville Coop. First time visiting their food truck since 2020. Still as good as I remember with the same quality as their brick and mortar locations. All kinds of spicy levels are covered here so it’s something everyone can enjoy. So far I’ve tried MN Nice, Mini Coop, Coop, and Growlin’, all solid choices depending on my mood. The Texas toast, dipping sauce, fries, and pickles all elevate the chicken tenders.”

“I love this place!!! The service is amazing, the staff is happy, the pastries are to die for, and the coffee is absolutely fabulous!!! I've had quite a few of Luminarys specialty coffee drinks and all have been exquisite. Today, I noticed a new iced peanut butter chocolate coffee beverage, and had to give it a try. I was pretty sure this wasn't going to be my favorite drink and I was so so wrong. I'm amazed once again and the iced peanut butter chocolate coffee mix might be my new fave!!! 😋 ❤️🤟”

“I don’t remember which dish my wife and I got but it was delicious. Service was great.👌”

“very good, authentic. very friendly service! #tacos #burritos #goodfood #localeats”

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“I went here because my mom said that the turkey bagel with tomato paste was delicious because she used to have it in college..it…was…DELICIOUS! I highly recommend it. great place to quickly grab something or eat indoors! Go eat it for lunch today! You will be very pleased with your decision.”

“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”

“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!”

“Had many more dishes on the iron range”

“Finding the DMV Ste A17... Park between door ''C" and main entrance labeled 1001 Johnson Parkway and follow the signs to the DMV.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Amazing pizza, delicious hoagies, and great staff! Fun trivia nights too! Nice to have a local pizza place in the neighborhood!”

“Great food and service (Sam Brook)”

“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.”

“Good food, good service, good price.”

“I lived 3 minutes away from this place and it is a blessing. If im sick or tired at all a meal replacement shake completely changes my day! They remember my name and give me lots of patience when ordering. So nice”

“Went before a Wild game, so it was vey busy, as can be expected. Got some pizza and beef stew, everything was very good. Don’t be put off by a big line, we were able to get through the line and find seating relatively quickly.”

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

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

“I’m having their quinoa shrimp salad which is delicious! I love their chili, soups & desserts! Such amazing food!”

“Our server was great and the food was delicious! We have never had a bad meal here! However it was very cold inside! They said the section they sat us in had been having trouble with the temperature. So why then if you are aware of it why seat your guests there?!”

“My favorite restaurant for authentic Mexican food and margaritas”

“This lounge has comfortable seats and plenty of outlets. The layout is a little tight; I feel like I was moving out of people's way constantly while walking around, but finding seats didn't seem to be an issue. They had a good variety of foods at lunch time. They had some interesting options, both hot and cold, and some lighter than others. There was enough to fill you up if you wanted a full meal. I was happy with everything I ate; nothing was boring or flavorless.. all was quite tasty. I can't speak on the bar/drinks, but the bar looked pretty full. The bathroom (men's) wasn't the cleanest and was no different than a bathroom in the terminal. It only had one stall, too. Overall, I'll take this for a quick recharge spot during a layover, and I'd come again if I didn't have much time to stay.”

“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.”

“Wow. Wow. Wow. Where to begin? 10/10 would recommend! 2 meals, a few drinks, great service. Ask yourself if you are looking for a solid date night… will you be disappointed? Not a chance.”

“I am not in the area to visit this business but if you are or passing through Minnesota stop in. Tell them Josh sent you! They are kind and caring about their community and gave free meals to the Homeless. So please give them a visit. *I heard the food is a #10 too! Thanks Kong’s Kitchen!”

“lost fox is my go-to for coffee on overnights, great breakfast, excellent servers. 10/10”

“Great food and excellent service. Highly recommend!!”

“Cozy, friendly aesthetic. Juicy burger with seasoned fries on the side, and they made a mean mojito. I was greeted with open arms. Would come again anytime I visit minneapolis st paul”

“Went to The Local Rumor with friends, and stayed for a few hours! The atmosphere is warm, inviting and chic! We got a total of 8-9 dishes; savory baked mac & cheese, smash burger, corn bread etc. The warm greeting from the owner, Scott Cochran, along with the attentive staff was top notch! I definitely recommend checking this gem out!!”

“Debbie was a fabulous server. We had to be careful because one person in our group had experienced a food allergy a few months prior. Debbie took the time to listen, consult with the kitchen, and served us a fabulous feast.”

“I visited st. Paul and had to come visit. Great food, great service, great ownership, wonderful cats, and a great city”

“Stopped by today after taking my kids to the park, all I saw was a big pink building and the word DONUT and I had to try 😂😂 we love the donuts and ice cream. I’m glad you guys opened up right by the house. Set up was cute, clean and staff is great and friendly!!”

“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”

“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! 💖”

“We've done takeout and the food is absolutely excellent! Lots of interesting, flavorful, well-seasoned options that appeal to varied tastes. Marvelous new addition to the neighborhood!”

“Delicious ice cream with some unique flavors. They have popsicles and a bunch of other treats as well, and some vegan options (fruit flavors that are water based). Reasonable price. Highly recommend”

“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”

“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.”

“The owner is just WONDERFUL! Great service and very personable- a Saint Paul icon.”

“I'm a huge pie fan. Had a plum hand pie which was excellent. Took a piece of coconut and also pumpkin coffee. The pumpkin coffee was fantastic. The coconut pie had a cake like crust...hard to describe but it was fantastic. My wife and I each had our favorite flavors and we only saved one bite each for the other to try...so good we didn't want to share. Walk up...browse...take and enjoy. Simple pleasure and we enjoyed it thoroughly!”

“I debated leaving this review, but I think others might feel the same. I’m giving 4 stars because I don’t want to tank the overall rating but honestly, that doesn't reflect my personal experience or that of my friends.

Charging $5 for a single cookie just feels... off. Even accounting for overhead, the actual cost to make one cookie is way* less than $5. That kind of markup feels excessive- especially right now, when so many of us are being nickel-and-dimed from every direction.

I was genuinely excited to have a cookie shop nearby to satisfy those “I just want one good chocolate chip cookie” cravings. But at $5 each, the cookie would need to be exceptional. Instead, it tasted more like something factory-made than homemade, and my friends and I even wondered if they’re baked in-house at all.
Disappointing, to say the least. A more reasonable price could turn this place into a local gem. Right now, it just feels like a missed opportunity.”

“Went in to grab some subs for lunch for the family. The staff was very welcoming when I entered. The staff had great attitudes considering how busy it was. Jilisa gave good suggestions on some great subs. I will definitely be back to this location to get my subs!”

“Adding this as an uber eats delivery: we went to Jamaica 12 years ago and have not found jerk chicken here the same. This is it. It’s spice and flavorful and juicy chicken on top of the rice and beans just slaps. Large portions. YUM. Seriously try this. We will be coming again and again.”