Friends Cafe

1711 Rice St, St Paul
(651) 487-7696

Recent Reviews

KC Van

FOOD: Boat noodles were best in town. I go there just to get my boat noodle fix. Appetisers are good. Only complaints are dont expect them early and samosa are filled with nothing but potatoes. ATMOSPHERE: They can get pretty busy on weekends and have only a dozen tables. They open 11am so get their before and you get a table, noon and you'll wait. Worned eating utensiles, chop sticks, cups. Bathrooms could be cleaner. SERVICE: The children staff don't come around and check up on you, refill water etc. They prefer to be on their phone. But ask and they are very quick. NOTE WORTHY: Twice I've been harrased by the homeless guarding the door outside. If bringing family and kiddos, beware because they get angry if you don't donate. Common duo is the asian guy with a tattoo on his face and his buddy who pretends to be handicapped. Be smart just give em a couple of dollars, and you'll be left to dine without the worry your tire will be slashed. Side note, pictures block all windows preventing any view of your car. So in case you gave guards the finger. CONCLUSION: All in all, hole in the wall with great food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Boat Noodle Soup

Pheng Yang

We ordered boat noodles, fried rice, spring rolls and chicken wings. All the appetizers came out last. The portions were good and the food was good. We really liked the fried rice and boat noodles. The boat noodles didn't have much meat but the broth was great. The service wasn't too bad only problem was that we asked for a small bowl to share with my child but they thought we wanted an extra bowl of boat noodles. So I had to finish 2 bowl by myself.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Fresh Spring Rolls, Fried Rice, Beef Noodle Soup

andrew xiong

Burmese beef stew is great.The boat noodles... don't skip out on that.There is a tempura fried gourd. Get that. The Sauce is sweet, spice and tangy.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Stew, Boat Noodle Soup

HUNGRY HUNGRY

There’s to many homeless standing outside, waiting for you to give them money. Which if you don’t give them money, they become aggressive.Overall the foods are great there!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Callie Chue

Best boat noodle, fried rice, and pad Thai, totally love their variety of drinks.... food's great, drink's great and perfect little location with plenty of parking, little Asian store next door

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Soup, Pad Thai, Boat Noodle Soup, Fried Rice, Beef Noodle Soup

Kaja Vang

Ordered the boat noodles and pickled tea leaf salad. The food was delicious and service was great. Felt super welcomed and comfortable. First time coming here and would recommend others to come try their food. Would definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Boat Noodle Soup

Pakou H.

Average food for the price - 3.5/5 Poor customer service - 2/5 We ordered boat noodles, glass noodle salad, iced tea, wontons, and crispy pork belly with Chinese broccoli with rice Boat noodles are definitely worth coming back for, but not the rest. Skip the Thai iced tea. It tasted like straight from a cheap canned brand and was already mixed. Pork belly was especially fatty with smallest bit of meat (see photo) Service was initially prompt but staff weren't friendly or attentive once you order

Moua Pang

Awesome place for boat noodles. Pad Thai tastes good too!

Jared Fuller

Be patient with the service. They are good with food. So-so with people. My appetizer came out after my lunch order.The food is worth the disjointed service experience and more. I’m coming back and bringing my open-minded friends.

Ping Wang

Decent food for a cafe. Big

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Maika

I had their authentic food and it tasted so wonderful. Very fresh and flavor was Very Balanced as well. Love it and thank you!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

M.D Y.

I love this place! I love the waitress, she is so nice and never misses my order. I come here so often, they already know my order before sitting down. The boat noodle is got to be the best in the twin cities! And the pad krapow is soo delicious! You have to try this place! It's a bit small but the food is yummy!

Pa Xiong

Was recommended by friends and the restuarant did not disappoint! Boat noodle was really good. Overall the food were on the sweeter and salter side but very satisfying. The nam tok was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Boat Noodle Soup

kim vang

The food wasn’t all that good as siad in the reviews. The spring roll was very disappointing, just lots of veggies with plain Hoisen sauce topped with plain peanuts. Very expensive, not worth the price. First and last for me.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 4

Chou Yang

Food was below average. Service was ok.FYI. gratuity will be included in your bill.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

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