Pickles are a girls best friend is my favorite so far…read more Tried Toxic Positivity as well, but I like the Pickles best so far. The plant decor here is awesome!! Lively on a Tuesday night. A young crowd. We also came on Trivia night - (in a great way!)

Fun cool brewery that kinda has coffee shop vibes. They have a shared parking lot with other local…read morebusinesses . They are family and dog friendly. They even have a changing station in their bathroom so major props to them! They don't serve food but seems like they have a food truck set up for the evenings and they sell snacks at the front. We were at Costco beforehand so I just picked up a hot dog to bring over. They have a few pin ball machines and board games on a bookshelf in the corner. Beer is good and prices are reasonable. 7 dollars for 18oz and 6 for 12oz. I think it was happy hour when we went because it was a dollar off the 18 and 12 oz. Great place to enjoy a beer and get some work done or to meet up with friends. Overall 4.6/5

Such a fun brewery/gastropub in St Paul! You have to love…read morethe space. It's an old firehouse and the patio in the nice weather months is fire. Parking can be tricky; there's not really a lot here, so you have to get lucky with the street. Staff are great here. They are always fun to chat with and will make recommendations if you need them. On our most recent venture here, I tried the spaetzle. Hubs had a burger and got the beer cheese soup. I had a bite of the soup and it was so good. The spaetzle was a little plain, but so tasty. You gotta try a beer here too. I had the hefeweizen, which I loved. Definitely stop in the summer and enjoy the patio if you have the opportunity.

As someone born and raised in Franconia in Bavaria, I was really excited to visit Waldmann Brewery…read moreand experience what I hoped would feel like a taste of home. While I can appreciate the effort and the atmosphere, the food just did not quite hit the mark for me personally. The dishes felt more American influenced than traditionally German, and overall they lacked some of the authenticity and flavors I associate with Bavarian and Franconian cuisine. Unfortunately, we did not really enjoy the food as much as we had hoped. That said, the history and character of the building were genuinely impressive. The restoration work and historic atmosphere were easily the highlight of the visit and made the experience worthwhile from that perspective. I think people looking for a local interpretation of German inspired food may enjoy it more than someone expecting a more traditional experience.

As a single woman it can be hard to go out by yourself, LOVE going out to New Bohemia. Bartending…read morestaff are welcoming and the Security presence is awesome - makes you feel very comfortable. The vibe on Friday was really fun! Karaoke music was fun, DJ in the (connected) Truck Park was cool. The music helps set the energy! And it was extra fun allowing kids in with families using the wristband system.

Is it really a beer brat if there's no sauerkraut on top?…read moreWell yea but it's not the same. Freezing cold day and in need of a quick bite running around town yesterday. Skip the drive throughs and hit up a solid choice at @newbohemia we kept is local in St. Paul, but they do have another location in Golden Valley. Something about their @surlybrewing Beer Brat just tastes like being a Minnesotan. Great staff who were helpful and engaging to talk menu choices with. Pro tip: ALWAYS ask your server/ bartender/ barista etc. what they love on the menu. If anyone knows what's the omg thing is it's them. I absolutely love when someone is passionate about the food they are selling at any establishment. If you've been in the industry you'll recognize that sparkle when someone tells you about the have to get thing is their face does this. My delish items that if you're here do yourself a favor and get em are: Surely Beer Brat Truffle Fries (it's a little extra, but does not disappoint) Honey Mustard dipping sauce (homemade, legit) Don't snooze on the table sauces. It's a flavor experience. Spicy Saison Honorable mentions were their homemade ranch and jalapeño aioli and the Juicy Lucy brat for a classic cheese brat vibe. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

If you are ever hungry at the mall this is the place to grab a quick snack! It's the perfect…read morepretzel, I grew up getting auntie Annie's but this is like 100 times better. Other pretzels are dry and almost stale but these are so soft, chewy buttery deliciousness. I used the online order to make sure I get my rewards and it's so easy, soft much better than having to wait in line. I just order when I'm ready to walk over there and pick it up, so quick! It's never too crazy busy here busy having that option helps a lot. Pretzels are almost $8 for one so a little expensive but they often have deals and promos on their app so take advantage of that too and sign up for the birthday freebie!

Easy grab for a snack! I got to try one nearly for free from a birthday freebie. You get $5 off a…read morepurchase, making the pretzel just $2! It was nice to get to try one, and the cashier was kind in explaining the deal. It took less than 2 minutes to get served, making it super easy to continue strolling the mall. I would go back for a snack in a pinch from here! It reminds me of pronto pups at the State Fair, they're super fast, and there when you need a quick pick me up!

A colleague at work found this place online that we have never heard of before and we go out to…read morelunch once a week and enjoy trying new places. Looking at the picture we knew we had to give it try. What cool comfortable place with lots of history behind the building. The owner served us lunch and provided a history behind the restaurant, the recipes and where they get their food products. Their bread is local and their meat is from Usinger's in Milwaukee, WI. I love that place and their products. Well let's get onto the food. I was brave and had the Smoked Liverwurst. Hadn't had it for 30 years. Since I went fishing with my grandfather. Boy it was awesome and brought back some memories. The owner gave me large slices of bread so I could make a sandwich. The mustard and fresh onions made it! My two colleagues were craving hot dogs, so they went with the Yoerg Sandwich. It's the flagship sandwich. A quartier pound dog with German cheese and a pickle spear. It was huge and tasty to say the least. It was only $9.95. Great price for lunch these days. We also had to share a pretzel that came with cheese and mustard. This has earned a spot on our lunch rotation.

My new fav saloon in St. Paul. The cutest little hidden gem. Founded in 1848- lots of history! Cool…read morepictures on the walls. The drink menu is huge. From beer, wine, mead, sours, cider and flights. They rotate their drinks monthly. Love the 100% (sweet) pear cider. The food menu looks good- lots of tasty options. And cheesecake. There are 3 seating areas - the main area, a loft with a fireplace and I think there's another seating area on busy days and/or for events. Bartenders/servers are always nice! The owner knew his stuff! He knew every drink and gave great recommendations. Parking: free street parking It's a must try! Support small

I'm a big fan of this place. I've been only a few times, once to the beer hall, once to the pizza…read morespot, and this week we held a company party in their private event space upstairs. Everything was seamless and professional, organized and helpful. From my very first conversations with the event staff, I was never told "no". They were able to accommodate our needs, timing, food, additional vendor and the event went off without a hitch. We especially enjoyed the roped off area outdoors as we got a perfect weather day for our event. Drink selection was fantastic, appetizers were good, buffet dinner was fabulous, and the staff was top tier. Special shout out to Bri who was incredibly attentive, available and communicative throughout our event. Thank you, thank you. Would recommend over and over.

Great to see this place open this past summer. They have a really nice open "backyard" with lots of…read morelawn games, and picknick tables and general good vibes for a summer weekend afternoon or evening. We came with a couple of families and all of our kids. We all had beers and got some food too. There was a server who came by every so often and was very friendly. We spent a few hours eating and talking and watching the kids run laps around the place. My only gripe is that it is a very big place and there was lots of walking all over to get beer, pizza, or make a bathroom run with a toddler, only to have to make the trip again with another toddler.

I feel like in practice Auntie Anne's should be very good as when I was younger at mall, I was…read morealways super excited to try their free and warm samples. This was my first time eating this as an adult as I was not really impressed. We ordered the Pepperoni Nuggets and it was just pepperoni slapped on top of a pretzel with no cheese flavor. Honestly it kind of reminded me of Lunchables where you incorporate your own ingredients together. I felt like the Pretzel itself was not that special and the pepperoni tasted quite cheap. Honestly I was not super impressed by this mall food but then again, which mall food is impressive? I will say that it was nice that they had seating right next to the ordering station.

This Auntie Anne's is located on the third floor of the Mall of America, near the food court. The…read morecinnamon pretzel nuggets always hit! Both the regular size original and cinnamon pretzel nuggets is $9 after tax and can definitely be shared people 2-4 people. This location no longer offers/stocks forks, which I know they used to. Overall rating: 6/10

www.stpauloktoberfest.org…read more Wunderbar! Celebrate Germanic culture/food/beer/events during this weekend! St. Paul Germanic-American Institute presents an open introduction to Oktoberfest one weekend per year. The food & beverage offerings are "kostlich"!

I grabbed a matcha from here on St. Patty's day to fulfill my green drink/matcha craving. I ordered…read moreahead on doordash because I had a limited amount of time to go and order it. The order ahead was super easy and pick up was great. There is a parking lot out front, so parking was super simple. I got the lavender matcha latte and it was so good. You could really taste the lavender, which always makes me so happy. It was such a cute color too: green and light purple. I got 100% sweetness, which I definetly will not be getting next time. Was too sweet for me, but I just wasn't sure. Next time I'll get 50% and I think that will be perfect. I am excited to go back! I loved the variety of matcha orders you could get, so I am excited to try more.

Some of the best matcha options in all of Minnesota, hands down…read more I ordered the matcha latte float, and it was absolutely delicious -- smooth, earthy matcha paired perfectly with the creamy sweetness on top. It struck just the right balance without being overly sweet, making it the perfect little indulgence for a Sunday sweet tooth. Most orders are placed through one of the two kiosks available, which keeps things moving efficiently and makes customizing your drink super easy. The space itself is incredibly clean, beautifully decorated, and has such a welcoming ambiance that makes you want to sit and stay awhile. I'll definitely be coming back to try their pastries next -- everything looked too good to pass up.