I love A-Side for happy hour! Plenty of free street parking right out front. Great selection of local beers and tasty cocktails. Happy hour specials on drinks and food. The service and vibe here is awesome. Inside is warm and inviting. Servers are quick and attentive. read more

Adorable ambiance from this converted fire station, turned into a cute neighborhood restaurant. We were lucky to get a nearby on-street parking spot and were seated immediately without a reservation despite a full restaurant on a Monday night. Ambiance 5/5 Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Value 3/5 The A-Side burger and French onion crock were super tasty , but were priced relatively high compared with nearby competitors. read more

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I made a reservation at this neighborhood spot on a weekend morning for brunch. Beautiful place to stop on a nice summer day when the wall opens up to the sidewalk patio! It's a charming setup and was understandably packed! We ordered an Iced Chai, an Espresso Martini, the Nashville Hot Chicken, and a savory waffle I no longer see on their menu. Despite how busy it was and their staffing issues, the food did not seem rushed! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, great flavors! My partner's savory waffle was super balanced and pleasant on the palette between texture & flavor! He enjoyed his chai and I haven't met an espresso martini I didn't like! Easy residential St. Paul street parking. NOTE: They were definitely understaffed. I saw one server, a runner, and a bartender. We ordered our drinks. My partners chai came out and after he finished it 30 mins later, I asked again about my drink respectfully (which I never usually do). Initially the server seemed upset, but then noticed it had been quite a while and apologized & comped it. Definitely not necessary, I saw how understaffed they were, just wanted to check it wasn't forgetting in the rush, but good customer service! read more

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First time at a-side and it's a really cool space that was once a fire house. Got the hot honey chai which was delicious, though it took a while to be dropped off. Very warm and comforting and the spice from the chai itself and the slight heat from the cayenne was great. The shirred eggs were super filling and very yummy. The creaminess and cheesiness of the eggs on the crunchy, thickly sliced toast was excellent. I put the greens on the bread since I don't like bitter greens and it tasted good together. There was also a lot of prosciutto lining the bottom of the bowl, I didn't feel like it was skimped on. I did want a waffle but was disappointed to learn they don't do side orders. I wish more breakfast/brunch places offered their sweet items as side orders. read more

A-Side Public House - Shirred eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Their French onion steak sandwich is a melt in your mouth sandwich I ever tasted. Their atmosphere is pretty chill and the servers are the kindest you'll ever meet. read more

We came for brunch on a Saturday. Overall the food was great but everything else was meh. The space is cool. The service was very slow, and it wasn't even that busy. Probably took 40+ minutes to get food, and longer than normal for drinks to come throughout the time too. It could have been a lower-staffed day but that was just our experience! I had the sausage biscuit sandwich and it was extremely good. Housemade (it appeared) sausage, biscuits and jam. Seriously good. The French fries were killer too. Some in my group were sad there weren't more "lunch" items. The spicy bloody Mary was good, the regular was meh. Prices were high but fair for the ambiance. Parking was a little confusing - there is some street and maybe additional? Maybe worth a stop not during brunch - and get a reservation! read more

A-Side Public House - Burger and fries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I I like many aspects of the A-Side, but I still want to be more, because it is so close to where I live and I would like to visit it more frequently. I visited for brunch last week. My meal was good, but I was reminded why I don't go here for brunch that often. They're just aren't many vegetarian options and almost no vegan options. If that is not a restriction on your eating, you may find more to enjoy. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It Is located in old fire station. I just love the soaring ceilings. The staff is always amazing. I just wish they were more things I could order on the menu. read more

A-Side Public House - Egg sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is a friendly neighborhood place where the vibe is casual and laid back. It was so nice to walk to dinner from a couple blocks away (we had an air bnb). The restaurant is a former fire station so there's a certain charm to the restored building. Service overall was good but my one critique is timing. We waited quite a while before our drink order was taken and then another long pause before our food order. A lot of waiting in between. Waiting aside, we enjoyed the dinner spread. The curried vegetable dumplings are certainly unique but delicious. A little pricey for only 4 dumplings. The pear and prosciutto flatbread is large enough to share - could be substantial enough as a main entree. The bulgogi bowl is a nice interpretation - the beef is a bit tough and chewy but maybe I got more rough meat than is typical? The kimchi is delicious. The pan seared branzino is generously sized with lots of veggies. I am looking forward to trying other menu items next time! read more

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All of the food was great! The avocado tomato baguettes are so tasty and refreshing!!! Very flavorful for being avocado toast haha The chicken sandwich was delicious, they run out of them so have a second dish in mind if ordering this towards the end of the day! Burger was great NA drank was very good! Would definitely come again! The vibe is so unique, it's very classy and cute definitely makes for a great brunch spot with friends on the patio or dates (: The service was quick and attentive, gave great descriptions of the dishes I had questions about Parking is limited, probably need to use street parking read more

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What a darling little restaurant/brewery, w/plenty of indoor seating and a solid amount of outdoor seating. Choose strategically if you can, the sun is relentless. From firehouse to public house (vibes for sure) -- this is such a cute place to have drinks and a meal. Brunch? Date spot? Quick bite? Doesn't matter, just come and enjoy it! The food is absolutely delicious. I legitimately dream of the veggie dumplings. The most delicious falafel-like balls in a curried sauce. If you like Indian food, this is solid! As your friendly Indian Yelper, this gets all of my stamps of approval. The burrata? Fire. Solid selection of drinks. Also, $4 shot for happy hour? Sign me up. How often are you asked if the food is good right as you take a bite? Madeline was the first person in the history of servers to not do this! Wow! Thank you for that impeccable timing. Absolutely coming back whenever I visit. 10/10. read more

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I've been to A-Side a few times now & I really like it. It's a solid spot for fresh homemade tasting meals. Pictured is their Dip Duo hummus plate + aperol spritz. I forgot to take a picture of the rest of our food, but I love me their Justine Special Burger, it just hits the spot. It's a very laid back + airy spot. Weather permitting, their large doors are wide open, creating an open air restaurant plus that blends with their patio space. Service has always been good, staff all seem very laid back and friendly :) read more

A-Side Public House - HUMMUS - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Came for Father's Day brunch Loved the vibe here . Such a neat idea to turn an old firehouse into a full service restaurant They were very busy this day so getting seated took a little bit past our reservation but no big deal Egg Sandwich- this was delicious and served with hashbrowns- the potatoes were under seasoned but nothing that hot sauce couldn't fix Shirred Eggs- unfortunately these definitely came out overcooked and I think it was because they were very busy that day Burger Franco-Américain Décadent,- hubby said it was good but too messy to eat! Specialty coffees were great Service was just okay- again probably understaffed on a busy occasion If I'm over on this side of St. Paul again would try the patio for drinks read more

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VIBES! They were immaculate. Perfect place to warm up on a chilly cloudy morning with brunch. I had the shirred eggs, and Michaela had the french onion soup, meaning we had matching crocs. The food for both of us was very good, but I think the atmosphere carries the place. Will return to try more menu items. read more

A-Side Public House - Shirred Eggs - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Wow... we've never been here before but loved literally everything about our experience...well except for how noisy it was inside. If it hadn't been just the two of us it would have been very difficult to hear and communicate. Otherwise the prices matched what we ordered, everything was delicious, food came out quick and service was excellent. Can't wait to go back! read more

A-Side Public House - Chicken Shawarma Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Cute spot in St.Paul; very modern decor and it looks like it used to be a fire station. It took me a while to pick something I wanted of the menu hit the mussels were good; although I wish they served this dish with fries, I didn't want to spend another $10 to add fries. The drinks were expensive, $16-18 for cocktails and $12 for cocktails; quite frankly outrageous to charge $12 for juice. I would not go out of my way to come back but did enjoy my time here. read more

A-Side Public House - Moules - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I drive by this place all the time and finally had the urge to pop in for a little Sunday brunch! A-Side is adorable. It's got modern cottage-like charm to it and I love the big fire station doors. Perfect place to relax on a weekend morning. We sat down and instantly found a bunch of little notes rolled up and stuck into crevices in the brick wall. I loved this and of course had to leave my mark! (Bonus points if you can find it). We ordered a burger, coffee, and a breakfast sandwich. My companion let me know that the burger was good, while I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich along with my giant portion of hash browns. We were hoping to interact with our server a bit more but she seemed a bit reserved or maybe she was new. Regardless, the experience was solid. Something in me wishes there was something really pulling me in or leaving me wanting to come back, but it was unremarkable for the most part. If you're local and haven't been, I'd say it's worth a little brunch trip read more

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Make sure you make a reservation before going because they get busy. Inside is on the louder side and tables are fairly close together but didn't bother us. The Benedict was good, sauce was a bit too heavy for me. The English muffin was nicely toasted. Hash browns were gross! No salt or flavor, just straight potato. Biscuits and gravy were delicious and had a good amount of gravy. You can really taste the mushroom and the big chunks of sausages added a good texture to it. The Dutch baby was different than your normal pancake and tasted more like a flatbread with a ton of butter on top. If you want to add whipped cream only it'll cost you $1 for just a tiny bit! Kids burger was delicious according to my daughter and the fries are more on the thin soggy side. Plenty of street parking and they actually have a small parking area next to the restaurant. Overall I would definitely go back but wouldn't order the Dutch baby. read more

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I love the exposed brick and natural wood here! It feels bright and airy. We split the festive salad (a fav of mine!). I had the Aisle burger which has the making of all your favorite things--bacon, gorgonzola, a cherry aioli. Honestly I could just use a bit more topping! My partner had the braised short rib--a tender, great portion, that just needed a touch of salt! The standout from our evening was our server who answered many questions and sent over a complimentary Requin Marteau cocktail for us to try. It was bourbon-y with a touch of that blueberry sweetness. Honestly 10/10 and will likely return just for that drink! read more

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This place is adorable and the service we had was excellent. Lovely location to enjoy a coffee, cocktail, or meal. The food didn't do anything for me, though. The pear and prosciutto flatbread had much more cheese than pear or prosciutto and the burger was fine but nothing special. Honestly, though, I'd go back for a drink and the great service. read more

A-Side Public House - Brown butter cold brew with cold foam and matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

After failing to get a table for bunch at another St. Paul restaurant, my friend suggested we go here. A-Side is a cool concept in a former firehouse. Very industrial. I love that in the warmer months they open up the doors to let the natural air in. Again we went for brunch. They were busy but we were able to be seated right away. I got a Dutch baby (pancake), hash browns and the Teddy Graham Latte. Food was great. Our waiter was also the bartender/barista but they were very attentive. I seen that they do igloo dining for a limited time during the holiday season. I'm looking forward to going back for that experience possibly. read more

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We came to A-Side for brunch & sat on their spacious patio. The restaurant itself is huge, with plenty of seating, & I love that they can open the garage doors to have an inside-outside feel. Our server was excellent, we got our food fairly quickly & it was delicious! I got the eggs Benedict (ham on the side); their hollandaise was the perfect consistency & flavor, the English muffin had a nice crisp to it, & the eggs were perfectly cooked. I also got one of their special lattes (with blueberry) & it was so good! I highly recommend this spot for brunch, & I want to come back for dinner! read more

A-Side Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I went on Friday around 3pm for food and was greeted by amazing service and delicious food. I went by myself and got a table on their patio. I ordered the Shawarma bowl and a Non-Alcoholic Pineapple Margarita. I felt comfortable eating my food and reading my book. It was a great experience and I would go back to try their other food. read more

A-Side Public House - Shawarma Bowl and Non Alcoholic Pineapple Magarita - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Here for dinner before a night out. Food and drinks were good but nothing fantastic. Our server was very nice but pretty slow, forgot some items. Best thing about this restaurant is how they left a lot of the building which gives it great character. read more

A-Side Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Loved our dinner! We had the Valentine's Day special which was grilled shrimp and steak. Reasonably priced. Great place for a more upscale but still fairly casual date night. Street parking. Very friendly service. Dinner took a little longer to get to the table but it was Valentine's Day so to be expected. read more

A-Side Public House - Valentine's Day special grilled shrimp, steak w/fries and veggies - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Last night we were in an urgent need to find a restaurant as the grands were hungry coming from daycare. My husband called ahead to see if there was a wait, of which there was not. We arrived to a table set and ready for adults and the grands. The staff was terrific and very attentive too all our needs. The food was terrific and everybody gobbled up! Our grand awarded our server with a sticker for his excellent service. Nice job A-Side Team! We shall return! Thank you! read more

Zero complaints. I've gone twice. Because the braised short rib with carrots and mashed potatoes is amazing and hearty and it was winter time, I couldn't venture away. So good! My date is a vegetarian and ordered the pot pie. Flaky, fresh and also amazing. The curry dumpling app is a fave. Friendly and prompt service and a complimentary slice of carrot cake one evening, of course, left me an even bigger fan. It was also delicious! I normally don't love big, open, communal layouts but it works well here. Somehow still feels cozy. Love this spot! read more

A-Side Public House - Vegetable pot pie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Cool vibe to this place, built in a historic fire house tucked away in the West Seventh neighborhood in St. Paul. Enjoyed their in-house brewed beer, but their Braised Short Rib stole the show--It was the perfect, delicious comfort food on a very cold, snowy evening. Our server was excellent, and fun. I would definitely return. Sidenote: I was a mail carrier in the West Seventh neighborhood for the postal service when I was a lad. I digress ... I hate when people bash service or whine about service fees ... Really gets under my skin. If you have complaints, address them in person, when you are there, and do it with respect. You have no idea how hard this business is ... and absolutely no idea whether they are understaffed because someone didn't show up to work ... and your shitty opinion can sink a new business faster than (basically) anonymous criticism will help it improve. Do better, be better, even if you are a cheapskate. read more

I have had a great experience every time I gone to A-Side! The service is amazing, I love the vibe and the food is always delicious. I have had Croque Monsieur sandwiches in many restaurants, including several in France, and this one is the best ever! I highly recommend. I was surprised that a bottle of kombucha was $12 though . read more

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We loved all of our food and drinks. Highly recommend the beef bowl with a fried egg on top and the bourbon spritz. Yum!

I have now been here twice and both times were great! I love the outdoor tables, they all have great shade. The second time I went I sat indoors which was also nice because it was near the open garage doors so there was a nice breeze. The first time I went I sat outdoors and it was weekday so the service was fast! The second time it was on the weekend so the service was a bit slower but the waitress was sweet. The burger was so good, I got both times!! read more

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Nice spot to catch up with a friend. The ambiance was laid back, the reno'd firehouse was so fun! Service was great. I loved the hummus appetizer- perfect for two people to share read more

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Had a great meal and a great experience at A-Side Public House on a Saturday evening. The service was friendly and attentive! The ambiance was neat. It has an industrial yet warm vibe. I was concerned because we were sitting right next to the glass "garage doors" but it was plenty warm and not at all drafty. They had two "igloos" out front for dining with a small group. The burger was tremendous--so good. The fries were hand cut and flavorful, though slightly cold. Everyone dining that evening seemed to be having a fun and festive night out before the holidays. read more

A-Side Public House - STATION 10 BURGER - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The restaurant has parking, a big plus in St Paul! I enjoyed the space, the fact that the two big doors were open so the feeling inside was fresh and outdoorsy. Our waitress was nice, but food came out slowly, we weren't sure if that was because of her or the kitchen though. I really enjoyed my Gummies &. Paddleboards cocktail and my friend liked her Spring Blade cocktail. We ordered pommes frites to share, the basket was HUGE and the fries were good. I had French Onion soup and it was tasty, but not over the top or anything. My friend had the Falafel Burger and while she said it tasted really good, she ended up eating it with the fork because the falafel was super crumbly and a bit dry, could have had more sauce. Maybe it would be better crumbled in a salad instead. After our entrees we had fantastic coffees my friend had one of their cold press drinks and I had the Miel de Coco, we really like them. I told the waitress it was my friend's birthday but they don't do anything for birthdays. She ordered the Lemon Cake and we both thought the best part was the blackberry sauce. The cake was a bit dry. Overall, I wouldn't say no to going back, but it's not going to be a favorite. read more

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A friend and I stopped by today after the Schmidt Art Crawl around 2:00 PM. We absolutely loved this place. Old firehouse full of ambience and the cocktail/wine/beer choices were a nice variety. We shared two apps of chicken wings and frites. Would like to try for dinner. And off street parking. read more

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The best part of this restaurant is the atmosphere: it's built in a converted fire station. Really cool casual industrial vibe. When it's nice out, they open the garage doors and have inside, outside, and combo seating available. The service is honestly not great. We ordered coffee and food at the same time, and I wasn't served my coffee until after I had finished my food. The hosts at the front entrance didn't seem particularly interested in seating anyone any time soon - we watched at least 3 separate parties give up and leave for another restaurant rather than waiting any longer, and we weren't even there during a busy time. The cocktail menu is lacking for my taste. Very basic, despite having what appears to be a full bar. Tap beer selection is only okay. There is one THC beverage option. The brunch menu is good, but not revolutionary. I had the eggs Benedict and my wife had a breakfast burrito. The restaurant has Cry Baby Craig's for hot sauce. I had finished my plat by the time I remembered to take a picture. The bill came with a mandatory 4% "service fee" tacked on, which is both the most made-up name for a charge (what were you going to do: not serve the food I ordered? Was there an option for me to serve myself? Just build you cost of doing business into your menu prices like an adult running a real business) and an egregious percentage. read more

A-Side Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I came here for a late lunch on a weekday. The dining room was basically empty, but I was seated at the very back of the restaurant, next to the exit. Not a big deal but also not the best section and it foreshadowed the rest of my experience. As other reviewers have said, the service was awful. I ordered a coffee and then waited another 15-20 minutes to order food. It took so long that I thought maybe I needed to order at the bar. I went up to the bartender, who was annoyed and sent me back to my table. I finally ordered but the server didn't come back once to check on me. I would have liked to have ordered a coffee refill (which I had ostensibly paid for) but no such luck. As others have said, I had the distinct impression that I was inconveniencing everyone by being there. The food was pricey but good quality - not good enough to make up for feeling like an idiot for eating there, however. I will stick with my go-to Cafe Astoria, where the food is consistently delicious and service is always friendly. read more

A repeat place for me and the family. I've had nothing but good food and great service. This place is perfect.

The service was super quick and attentive. The bulgogi bowl had so much flavor. We got to sit outside on the patio which was great! My husband liked his burger and he said the fries were crispy! I would give them 4 stars the food was good, but it was not amazing. This would be a good place to sit out on the patio and have drinks. We were there for the food. I would not actively seek this out again, but if friends wanted to go here I would not be upset. read more

A-Side Public House - Bulgogi Bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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A-Side was recommend to us for our party of 8 by someone in the group who had been before. With high praise and honestly everyone in the TC going I was excited to check it out. It has taking over the old fire station which leaves a pretty cool space behind. They've definitely decorated in a simple hip style that makes you really comfortable. We went on a Saturday night around 630 with a reservation with is key. While waiting for our table they turned people away unless they were willing to wait an hour or more. With how long the wait way my anticipation was growing. Personally I don't feel like our server did a great job. It took a really long time to be able to place our order. We started with the Fritas and they were good, perfect for sharing. The wings were also a table favorite and you got a decent amount. Unfortunately my food and my husband's meals were wrong. The kitchen/waitress realized mine before it came out. I waited about ten minutes before my burger finally came out. My husband ended up removing the toppings we asked them to leave off. The waitress did appear apologetic about both items and mentioned wanting to give us a discount, which seemed fine. When it came time for the check they had forgotten, huge deal? No. Biggest issue with the checks is they weren't split right. At this point I feel like we had already been there for two hours... it was started to feel like it was dragging on. Once we paid the waiter came back over and apologized for forgetting and gave us a $5 or $10 (unclear) gift card to come back. On one hand that was super nice, on the other hand I'm not totally convinced I'll come back. My food wasn't great, for another and fries it was lacking flavor and the fries were super crunchy. Unfortunately for me but fortunately for the others I was with they seemed to enjoy their food. I'm torn on recommending this place at the moment. Maybe when some of the hype dies down. read more

We had the salmon and the Shawarma bowl, with a side of brussel sprouts(amazing-we even ordered some to bring home!). We also each ordered bread ($8), which was a mistake. They used to have a really good white bread, but this was burnt sourdough, which we didn't finish. I wa mildly surprised that they didn't comp one of the bread orders, since we didn't eat it and she agreed that the bread wasn't as good as it had been. That's the reason for only 4 stars. read more