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.

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.

From the owner: From a love of all things cheesy and the idea that mealtime should fit your mood, The Meltdown is…read morethe new go-to for handcrafted melts with fresh ingredients and a side of attitude. With flavor combinations you didn't see coming, we've got you covered for breakfast, lunch, dinner or any snack time in between. And did we mention it's brought to you by Denny's, the people who invented America's Diner (excuse the humble brag)? So sit back, order through our exclusive delivery partner, DoorDash and go ahead...have a meltdown....you earned it.

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.

I ordered the North Star Deluxe and it did not disappoint - thick with pastrami, bacon and ham on a…read morecrunchy French roll with delicious pickles and sauce. Easy to order menu for carry out and enough vintage hockey schwag to admire while waiting - or call ahead for pick up.

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!

Trying to avoid a chain restaurant, and craving a deli experience, this was such a wonderful visit…read morein Saint Paul. Thanks to the staff at Patina for the recommendation! Old school all the way. There's a restaurant in the back, and a full-scale deli counter in the front. It is such a good stop. They have their own private parking lot too. Wood paneling, and a bunch of local reviews all over the walls. Clean, normal sound. Simple, with excellent customer service, and a huge menu that will have something that you like. Packed the midweek afternoon we visited, and we did not wait for a table. Loved my bowl of Matzo Soup, superb broth and the Matzo was delicious. Enjoyed my BLT on whole wheat and the homemade potato salad was amazing! Had a cherry cobbler for dessert that was incredible. Restaurant has been open for over 70 years, and I met the owner/manager, Cecil, afterward, and he just oozes customer service being a priority. It's a must-visit place.

Stopped in to grab a sandwich to go on a beautiful spring day. The line was decently long but moved…read morequick and my sandwich was ready very quickly. The line for baked goods was also busy but moved quick and wow - I regret not getting any of the baked goods. They looked phenomenal. I had the Leonard Da Vinci which was outstanding. The gardiniera was the perfect level of spice and the sandwich was jam packed with salami and turkey. The Cole slaw was also delicious. The vibe inside is very Eastern European deli authentic which is so fun. They had tons of to go items for sale as well and a huge grab and go beverage selection. The seating area was spacious and packed on a warm spring day.

Premier experience at prime time - we had a group of 6 on a Friday night and the service from Jess…read morewas great! In particular we enjoyed the drinks - tap beer, cocktails, shots, even an NA beer and pitchers of water. Tucked in a booth indoors while awaiting warmer weather, we will be back to check out the patio soon!

My friends and me spent a couple hours here on saterday, and it was great time. The staff were very…read morepleasant. We got great service. This bar has a great vibe, I can't wait to go back.

A new restaurant! My daughter loves Cuban sandwiches since visiting Florida recently. She asked…read morethat we try it out. I ordered online. It was easy to order! Easy to customize our sandwiches. We had to search for it because it is housed in The French Hen Cafe. I opened the door and a employee greeted me before I stepped in and was told they would bring my order to my car. My daughter really liked her Cubano sandwich, it was piping hot. My husband liked his roast beef sandwich, he would have liked more sauce. Nathan liked his BBQ pork sandwich, he said it was good but spicy. I had a brie and arugula sandwich, it is not their specialty and was fair. I thought it may be warm. It was toasted bread with slices of Brie, arugula and truffle oil. I would have liked it if it were more like a grilled cheese. My daughter also wished that they had plantains. Overall our family thought it was good.

We loved the Cubano and Roast Beef sandwiches! Really rich and delicious. I also really enjoyed the…read morecrunch of the coleslaw. We'll definitely be back soon! Supporting small local businesses is my favorite Covid pastime.

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.

Don't judge this book by its cover. My buddy and I met here for lunch and we really enjoyed it. The…read moreplace was casual, clean, and cozy inside but the outside didn't look great. The food lived up to the pics and reports I had seen beforehand. The fries were crispy and well seasoned (cajon dry rub) and my chicken sandwich was tasty. We had ranch and comeback sauce to dip but our server brought us a garlic aioli that was her fave. All were good. I would definitely try this place again. Loved the vibe and the food. It did get noisy when more people showed up (one was a loud talker), so that made it difficult to have a conversation, but I definitely recommend. Also, I did see a lot of pick orders while we were there, so this place has a well-deserved, good rep.

Without a doubt, the best Creole/Southern food in the Twin Cities…read more Chef Bernard is an absolute whiz in the kitchen. He simply can't miss! He was first cooking inside First Draft in North Loop, and now has his own spot in Saint Paul. I've tried a LOT here, but here's my top recs: - The best Fried Chicken sandwich you'll have in the Twin Cities (get the Nashville Hot) - Smash Burger (get the spicy voodoo sauce on it) - the layers of flavors and sauces are unmatched - Po Boy - classic and simple perfection - At one point, he made a bananas foster french toast that rocked our world. Not sure it's still on the menu This space is so homey and comfortable, service has that neighborhood hang vibe, and the open kitchen makes you feel like you're at a friend's. Come support this awesome Black-owned business!

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!