Honestly one of the best sandwiches I've ever had…read more The service is nice, kind, warm and friendly. It feels like you are a local, like they have known you forever. Clear easy communication and a wonderful selection of cheese and other deli type foods like sauces, tinned fish etc They have some seating outside but none inside. Wonderful experience!

overall good sandwich but nothing exceptional. friendly workers and easy order ahead process. small…read moreinside but seating available outside with easy parking.

When in StPaul always make one or 2 trips to my favorite Deli…read more Best Sandwiches, Reuben and more The Breads..... OMG....always buy Caraway Rye Bread or one of the great loaves. They have old Europe food products that are hard to find, Spaetzli, mustards, etc. do good Everyone is so lovely and efficient, You make me Happy 3 months before I plan on the day to be in MN, I told the owners he needs to open one in Nashville Thank you for being authentic and nice

I hadn't been to Cecil's in quite a while, but recently stopped by for a Reuben. It was just as…read moredelicious as it was 7 years ago! I'd say it's one of the best two Reubens in the cities. My friend enjoyed the tuna sandwich too. We lucked out with seats when we arrived at 11:30 on a Saturday, but by the time we were leaving the line to get seated was very long.

Coming from Los Angeles, I've always had a pretty high standard for pastrami, especially the thick,…read morepiled-high New York-style sandwiches I grew up expecting. Minnesota has disappointed me more than once. Too often the pastrami is sliced thin, served light, and feels more like an afterthought than the main event. That changed today. I stopped at St. Paul Meat Shop and ordered their smoked pastrami on rye with mustard. Simple. Exactly how a pastrami sandwich should be. And damn, they got it right. The pastrami was smoky, tender, flavorful, and there was actually enough meat on the sandwich to call it a pastrami sandwich without laughing. This was easily one of the best pastrami sandwiches I've had in the Twin Cities, and honestly, it may be the best. If you've been looking for a proper pastrami sandwich in Minnesota, this is the place.

We've visited the St Paul Meat Shop on a few other occasions. Not only have we enjoyed each item we…read morehave tried, we have been able to find some items or cuts that other butcher shops don't have available. St Paul Meat Shop markets themselves as St Paul's only whole animal butcher shop. One of our favorite items is the pastrami. Their pastrami is amazing! Made and smoked in house. It is sliced thin and makes a great sandwich. They also have turkey which I believe is cooked sous vide. Our last visit we picked up some skirt steak and their juicy lucy burgers. As we were checking out, there was one condiment that we forgot and it didn't appear that they had that. The very nice gentleman was able to locate some for us and helped us out. Quality and service has always been top notch.

I got the Thunderbird chicken sandwich. The meat was well cooked,and the pickles were excellent. It…read morewas under seasoned. I would go back again cuz I'm

Really amazing food!…read more I would not expect this level of food from a food truck. I just got done with a 100 mile bike ride and ordered one of everything they had. Nothing disappointed. When I find them again I will do the same thing. Great sandwiches and fries and amazing flavors you don't find anywhere else. You need to try the apple and cheese sandwich!

Great creative delicious sandwich shop in south Minneapolis. Service was ok not much interaction…read more You order on a kiosk. The place has no indoor seating and a few tables on the sidewalk. Seems like a really busy takeout spot. Order: the North Star deluxe. Delicious. Their take on a Reuben without the kraut. All the meats were delicious and distinctive in flavor. The creole mayo added that nice creaminess. The homemade pickles on the side added that little vinegar punch to cut thru the richness of the sandwich. Smoked salmon BLT. Huge potion of perfectly smoked salmon. The smoke and crunch of the bacon was a perfect pairing. This is an amazing creative surf and turf. Overall: This is a must try on your Minnesota food tour.

One visit review It is a cool little spot…read moreOne big old sandwich Stumbled upon this place after leaving the barber shop. Think they might be new. Sandwiches are a little on the spendy side. Start around 15. I got the "half" muffuletta. They only have a cold option on the menu for it. Thing was massive. Good proportion of bread to meat. 80's hockey vibe. I should have asked if they could do the muffuletta hot. Might be five stars if they would.

Can confidently say that the bread was back to the best quality and this sandwich is great!…read more The chocolate chip pistachio cookies are still superior so do not forget to grab some when ordering!

Such a cute spot! Due Focacceria has a warm, airy café atmosphere that makes it feel really…read moreinviting and relaxing. The focaccia was absolutely delicious: fresh, flavorful, and definitely the highlight. It's counter service, but the staff still checked in on us throughout our visit, which made the experience feel more attentive and personal. Great food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Would definitely come back!

Love yum! So tasty. I love their fresh salads and ingredients. Friendly staff, fast service, great…read morebig bright windows.

Hmmm so this place is interesting. Kind of a tasting experience, small portions but many options…read moreand a bit pricey. The service is okay, nothing exceptional though. The ambiance is lively but also a spot to enjoy and maybe lock in. My group of 3 was sat at this circular table, it didn't really accommodate space and our food, but luckily I was the only one with food. The coffee kind of sucks, lots of milk and not warm enough. It tastes like it should cost what it did, and my parents were upset with it. They didn't finish theirs and they're the kind of people to order multiple, so that speaks for itself. The food was okay but I don't quite understand the vibe of this place yet. It's a mix of a bakery but with food, so I can't tell if I should come hungry or plan on grabbing a bite.

We had a big group on a hot summer evening. Since their patio was nicely shady we selected to sit…read moreoutside. The server did a great job handling the 10 of us. We started with some drinks. The Pimms Cup was good but the Rum punch was just OK. The menu had many tempting choices. We got some apps - the cheese curds were very good. The fried pickles were not my favorite. I ordered their porketta sandwich with bourbon sauce and it was excellent. It was not a traditional preparation but an even better version. Very juicy - I loved it. My wife got the pepparoni flatbread which was good but nothing special. Overall the group was very satisfied with our experience.

On an unseasonably warm day in October, we decided to hunt down a patio to soak up whatever was…read moreleft of the residual summer sun. This place looked like a solid spot for some classic bar food and it did not disappoint! Upon walking in you're greeted with a small but charming pub, but as you continue to walk, the back opens up to a large parking lot patio with full sun! We ordered an old fashioned and a beer to cheers a new job offer I had received, then Fish & Chips, and the Porketta Cubano Sandwich. The meals were hearty and cooked well, very large portions, and hit the spot. I love the addition of giardiniera to add pops acid to break up an otherwise meaty & cheesy sandwich. We street parked behind the building in a residential area and walked to the restaurant. If you're looking for a great patio, standard, yet slightly elevated bar fare, and good vibes, this is a great spot! Note: the patio had lots of bees.

This had been on our bucket list for a while and we were extremely excited to try it! We got the…read morepepperoni pizza, which was perfect for the two of us (we had some leftovers). Flavor and texture wise it's a really solid pizza, I would definitely recommend it. It was so filling and cheesy. We also tried the red and white wine. They have outdoor and indoor seating, which is a big plus in the summer. Some of the reasons: why I am not giving it a 5/5. It's because we waited a close to 50 minutes for the pizza. And the pizza is definitely more on the pricey side, which I am okay with, but I think waiting that long for one is too much.

We have driven by here several times and always said that one of these days we will try it. Friday…read morewas finally that day. It smells amazing when you first walk in. They make a wonderful butter crust deep dish pizza that is smothered in toppings. We decided to go simple - with pepperoni. The amount of pepperoni they put on this pizza was amazing! Let me back up though, we started with an order of cheesy garlic bread donuts. What could be wrong with that combination? They arrived and were the size of golf balls. So garlicky, so cheesy, so yummy! I will admit, it was a rather long wait for the pizza and I was starting to feel a little hangry but when it arrived, it was worth every minute of the wait. So delicious and filling . One piece was all any of us could eat. Was just as wonderful the second day. The inside of this place is charming. An old Mario video game kept our 7 year old entertained. The music was a little loud and hard to hear over but this is clearly a place that neighbors know and love. We will certainly be back to try other items....or maybe stick with what we already know and love. The best part? You are right around the corner from Nellie's and everyone knows that ice cream fills in all the cracks after a good meal! If you are looking for a great neighborhood experience, I highly recommend Mario's!

Best sandwich I've had my whole life, hands-down. I ordered the brisket melt and the roast beef…read moremelt. Best sandwiches ever if you haven't tried them, you should try them.

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