Been stopping by Nelson's for years! Need the perfect lunch...look no further!…read more Street parking available nearby! This is a no frills, but well-oiled machine of a deli! The line is usually out the door during the lunch rush, but don't worry...they'll get you through quick! Well-staffed with people that are excited to see you and excited to make you something delightful! Sandwiches (warm or cold) and salads are the name of the game! Choose your line, order it up as is or custom, and grab your soda/chips to make it a meal and you are set! On my latest visit, I had the Old Fashioned, which was perfect! Made a few swaps including a french roll, no tomatoes, add pickles! Perfect lunch size, great value, and quality ingredients! There's a reason people will wait in line for this spot! I can't recommend it enough!

Favorite lunch spot in the metro! Nelson's serves sandwiches (hot and cold), salads, pasta salads…read moreand even specialty hot dogs! Their sandwiches are fresh and delicious! Huge portions too! The lunch combo is my go to. They have limited hours and usually a line at peak lunch hour but it goes super quick. The staff is always friendly and they have never messed up an order of mine! The store itself has a small parking lot but there is no seating available inside. They are located just a block or two away from Como park which has picnic tables available to have a nice lunch outside!

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!

My first dining experience on my trip was of course a food truck and I'm always down for a good…read moresandwich. The line was extremely long but, was well worth the wait. The truck itself has some pretty cool graphics on it. I ordered the buongiorno which came with fries and I added on a old bay coleslaw because let's be honest who can say no to old bay on anything? They called my name and when I picked up my sandwich I couldn't believe the size of it vs. the price. The bread was fresh and buttery soft, meats/toppings top tier and the flavors were on point. I love a good creative version of an Italian Sub! The coleslaw was good and the seasoning was there but, I would have liked it to have a little more creaminess to it since it was a bit dry. The fries were also good and had a taste to them that I couldn't quite place seasoning wise but, it was delicious. If you spot this truck I'd run over and grab some food!

Absolutely KILLER egg biscuit sandwich. I think this is the best biscuit I have found in the twin…read morecities area. So light and fluffy. Great sausage and american cheese. Wonderful owner who just loves to talk with the customers. If you like a breakfast sandwich, you better get over here. It's just off University and Raymond, with free parking behind the shop. Oh! And they make really great chocolate chunk cookies!!

Tasty rueben and fresh-made snickerdoodle - I thought I was just grabbing the closest thing…read moreavailable, not my discovering new favorite lunch spot! Service was kind and professional (and on a day when ICE raids were occurring literally around the corner, so the calm was much needed and greatly appreciated). It's clear Hey Bear cares about the community - their website says it all. I'm a fan.

One of my favorite sandwich places in all of the TC! Whenever we are St. Paul and thinking about…read morelunch, this place is on the shortlist. Parking is easy, as there is a free public lot about 50 feet away, and street parking is also available. The workers are always friendly, and often will give you cheese samples (yum). I have never had a bad sandwich here. Some favorites are the chicken salad, the prosciutto-fig-ricotta, and the sweet chorizo. Today, I ordered the Turkey club and the Sandwich of the Week, the La Tur, which had a cow, goat and sheep milk cheese with blueberry honey jam, greens and bacon. It was good, but don't get this sandwich unless you like cheeses that REALLY have that sheep flavor! There are a few small tables for 2 tucked inside by the register, and a couple of small tables outside in nice weather, but this is really more of a grab'n go place. We took these on the plane with us the next day, as we were traveling. Pro Tip: You can earn France 44 rewards at this location, just tell them you are a member when you get to the register!

I loveee cheese so naturally I had to come but what actually blew me away was their tomato soup…read morethat came with my melt! It was the perfect consistency, seasoned really well, and can still taste the freshness of the tomatoes. For the melt, I got the truffle that came with double cream brie, gruyere, mushrooms, honey and black truffle. Everything was melted to perfection and the truffle was delicious without being overwhelming. The bread had a really good crunch to give some texture with the melty gooey cheese. Despite having so much cheese, it wasn't a super heavy meal. More of a take out place. There's a couple tables outside to eat but it was also really windy and hot the day I went so I ate pretty quickly.

We love this neighborhood pizza place. It's the perfect date spot neighborhood. The garlic cheese…read moredonuts are to die, for they are so good. The cheese pull on their pizzas is amazing. We love the thick crust and the high quality ingredients. The inside is family friendly and relaxed. Staff are helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The vibe of this place is very welcoming. They have a nice selection of beer.

Stopped by for lunch. Had a slice of their pepperoni pizza. Love the lunch special! Pizza was…read moredelicious! Great deep dish, perfect amount of cheese and pepperoni! We also enjoyed cheesy garlic bread donuts. Great service and ambiance. Definitely will be back next time we are in town.

The meat stick (PAUSE) by the cashier are seriously the best and delicious ASF sticks I have had…read more Let's talk about the house grind is beautifully made and perfect for anything from burgers, chill or Italian meatballs. I absolutely love the duck! The fact they had duck!! Customer service was top notch can't forget about my new buddy in the glasses. This is my MF place!! Top spot on all of the street. I'm looking forward to trying more on my next visit. Basically cleared out the hot dogs the other day and I was like the first person in the shop lol sorry but not sorry. I didn't try them before but they were damn good and shouldn't of been that damn delicious and they have that snap too. I got a chuck roast too for later in the month or maybe I'll try to do easter? Is it beef or duck that they have on Easter I wonder.. either this place is the dream spot of the MEATS (PAUSE! LOL that's me being goofy). Young and older people should fully support this place. I recently moved here but this is my JAMMY JAM!! I wonder if they had meat jam or pickled onions? Honestly somebody to build a bakery and cheese shop nearby so you just get my meat, cheese and bread all on one perfect block. Might have to find a job or buy a house near this place. If they haven't been here for 100yrs.. I hope you make it to that and another 100yrs. Btw who's the MF who made this pie?! This is the best apple pie ever had. I come from San Diego.. we're supposedly doing an apple pie considered like the best but someone was lying. This apple is delicious!! I'm coming for another pie next .. possibly this week but I need to stop spending. You BETTER have those pies on stock

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 haven't dined in at Spicy Feta yet, only ordered takeout, but it's consistently delicious. I…read morealways get the Classic Wrap with Hot Honey Chicken Shawarma and a side of spicy feta fries. They offer a variety of protein options including lamb, chicken, steak, falafel, and even coconut shrimp. I haven't tried the coconut shrimp yet, but I'll probably give it a shot eventually. The portions are generous, and the side sauce is great. The fries could be a bit crispier, but I imagine they're better when dining in. By the time they arrive at my house, they've lost some crispness. Still, a quick toss in the air fryer brings them right back to life. 10/10

I will admit I loved the Naughty Greek and was very sad when the owner sold out and moved back to…read moreGreece. That being said, spicy feta is a worthy successor, even though there are a few dishes I wish they would replicate for the vegetarians. I ordered one of their wraps and it was really quite delicious. They offered falafel inside as one of the meat options so I was able to enjoy it as a vegetarian. It was just a really nice meal - tasty and flavorful. I do wish they had other items for vegetarians besides the falafel. I miss the eggplant pita. But each owner gets to choose what they offer. I think it is a great place for a simple lunch or easy meal and we'll go back.

This is my new favorite spot in the Twin Cities! St. Paul specifically is leveling up, Khue's…read moreKitchen is an incredible addition to the neighborhood. The staff and the chef are extremely kind and welcoming. You can tell a lot of thought and love go into the making of this food. The menu is quite a bit smaller than I expected when I first came, but everything on the menu is a smashing success. I've only heard good things about this restaurant and it definitely lives up to the name. I actually ended up recommending this spot to too many friends, coworkers, and family members, I also came here on Mother's Day with my parents and they absolutely loved it. As far as food, I have tried the cream cheese wontons, the chicken sandwich (popular), the sticky jicama ribs (insanely good), and the rice noodle salad dish. Everything has been sensational thus far. The chicken sandwich has a really nice herbaceous aïoli, the sticky jicama ribs are absolutely incredible especially for anyone that is vegan or vegetarian, there are no meat products in this dish, but the flavor and texture would convince you of otherwise. It's hard to explain so I'm just telling you right now that you HAVE to try the sticky jicama ribs. This is not a drill. If you end with the Thai tea tres leches, you won't be disappointed. It is a classic tres leches with a twist, the Thai tea isn't as strong as traditional but goes perfectly with the other tres leches components. The presentation is unreal! Truly impressed by this restaurant, I will continue to come here and support this local establishment. Chef Eric Pham is so awesome to talk to, wishing them nothing but success!

I cannot say entirely enough good things about the wonderful experience we had here. It's located…read morein a fairly industrial area but the moment you walk in you are transported to a modern cozy dining experience. We were greeted by the chef/owner the second we walked in. We went on a Sunday night so did not need to wait for a table, but I would recommend reservations at a busier time. We were not ordering alcohol that night, so I chose a non-alcoholic beverage off the menu. To be honest, I didn't like it, but didn't want to say anything. I simply asked a question about it to the manager. And the owner brought me out a different drink that he thought I would like better. Talk about service. I ordered the jicama ribs, and they were some of the best faux meat product I've had in my life. Essentially, it was layers of tofu and jicama sliced and then pressed together and cooked. The visual and texture was very similar to meat. but it had its own flavor. I would compare it to items I've had at Buddhist monasteries in Asia. It was that good. The waiter was very attentive, but it was also wonderful having the owner come out and talk to us and other parties in the dining room. We weren't super hungry so we skipped dessert, but I definitely want to come back and try a few items on that menu as well. This is a restaurant that will make both meat eaters and vegetarian/vegan happy. My companion ordered pork and loved it, but since I didn't try it, I won't comment on it.

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet…read more It's probably my third time, at least perhaps it's been more visits than that. I enjoy the atmosphere, the people, the outdoor patio. It feels very open inside yet doesn't feel bland and cold - has a cozy type of feeling. Staff is super nice and the beer is really good! My favorite was the Jalapeño Cream Ale, and now it's the Hot Blonde! I love that spicy stuff, although it's not spicy really it just has an incredible pepper flavor to it. Super easy to drink and I bet it goes with lots of delicious food! They do serve food here but I haven't tried any of it yet. Although I hope to in the near future. There are lots of different types of events here and it seems like it would be a great place to host something at.

Urban Growler is one of my top breweries in the Twin Cities…read more The atmosphere is great and comfortable, and it's an easy place to spend an evening. It was busy around 6 and cleared out pretty well around 8-9pm on a Saturday night. The food is very filling and very salty so it pairs well with the beer lol. I had both the IPA and the hazy IPA and enjoyed them, and the basil cocktail (whose name escapes me) was excellent. Five stars, one of my favorite breweries!!

Stopped in for brunch on an early Saturday afternoon with friends. We had the short stack with…read morefruit, a breakfast sandwich on sourdough, and I had a breakfast sandwich on the housemade biscuit. Our sandwiches and the pancakes were outstanding. You order at the counter and the food came out super quick. There is usually a huge line to get in on weekends (for a good reason), so we were lucky to get in right away. It's a very lively spot and usually super busy! The menu is huge and there's also baked goods to grab and go. Parking is fairly easy on the streets.

Yum! My son had the Cowboy grilled cheese - it looked so fabulous, I tried that before I tried the…read morechicken breast sandwich I ordered. His was SO good, I was feeling envious, but then I tried my sandwich and it was just as good!! Both came with a Caesar salad which were delicious as well. Highly recommend! I will go back.