Overall Score: 3.5/5 Solid spot for a Chicago-style fast food fix. Messy, greasy, and flavor-forward in the way you want. Food [2.5/3] Let's talk flavor and execution. Philly Sandwich Steak - This was a well-built sandwich. The onions, peppers, steak, and cheese came together in a cohesive mix, so each bite included a little of everything rather than feeling uneven or scattered. The cheese melted into the filling nicely, acting almost like a binder that brought the flavors together. The roll looked oversized at first, but its soft, airy texture created an excellent meat-to-bread ratio. My only criticism is that the beef seemed slightly overcooked, which introduced a touch of dryness. That may vary from sandwich to sandwich, but it was noticeable here. The sandwich can feel a bit heavy bite-after-bite. Italian Beef Sandwich with The Works - "The Works" included hot peppers, dipped in broth, and American cheese. Presentation-wise, this sandwich did not make the best first impression. The pale roll and heavily soaked exterior were not especially appealing visually, and with the extra dip, this is absolutely a sandwich best eaten fresh on-site rather than taken to go. But the first bite changed everything. The jus soaked into the bread and delivered a rush of flavor, while the beef was sliced and portioned in a way that made every bite feel substantial and satisfying. The giardiniera brought welcome heat and acidity, cutting through the richness and keeping the sandwich from feeling too heavy. The American cheese stayed in the background, but that actually worked to the sandwich's advantage by allowing the broth and beef to remain the focal point. This was the standout item, and easily the reason I would return. Cheese Curd - These were lightly battered, which let the cheese take center stage. For a fast-food setting, they were quite good and better than expected. Breaded Mushrooms - These are good if you miss and crave breaded mushrooms. Biting into these, one would expect a hot oily broth to flow out adding to the mushroom flavor, but there was no broth and the mushroom flavor was light. The marinara type sauce didn't pair well, so I did get a side of ranch to dip these in. Would order these again only if I crave bread mushrooms. Service[1/1] Service was exactly what it needed to be for a fast-food restaurant: prompt, clear, and helpful. The cashier took my order efficiently, clarified the available add-ons for the Italian beef, and responded well when I asked for a water cup. When I came back for ranch, he accommodated that request without issue. It was not full-service dining, nor should it be judged as such, but it met the standard for good quick-service hospitality. Atmosphere/Ambiance[0/1] The dining area is functional but not inviting. Seating is limited to a handful of booths and a small round table, and while the tables had been cleared, they were not especially clean. Flickering menu boards added to the worn fast-food feel, and the steady presence of people coming in to use the ATM created a somewhat distracting atmosphere. It gets the job done, but ambiance is not part of the appeal here. read more

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Great Chicago style food. The Gyro platter is the best and the Philly Cheesesteak is right on read more

If you are looking for a 5 star establishment from an ambiance perspective. This is not your spot. But if you are looking for some good food at reasonable prices with generous portions, this is your spot. I randomly-ish stopped here and am glad that I did. The person taking my order was attentive and patient with answering my questions. I went with a gyro meal. The meat was nicely seasoned and the serving size was more than enough. The fries that came with were really good also. read more

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Can we say good. My only complaint is someone forgot my mild sauce and hot sauce. But besides that the food was good. The fish was crispy and good. I highly recommend. Go get you some! read more

Pappy's - ##8.Fish Combo(2 item) w drink - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Coupon scam!!!!!!!!!! 10/2021 Counter person named Kattiana Pulled up this location as I have enjoyed the Minneapolis location in the past. They usually have 2 or 3 coupons on the website and I ordered 3 hot dogs. I told her I had a coupon for "buy 2, get a 3rd free" and showed it to her on my phone. They only made 2 hot dogs and struggling with communications, she asked the cook what she should do. After a brief conversation in Spanish, she then told me the coupon is no good unless I print it. No where was this posted as a requirement. They do state only 1 coupon can be be used but nothing about printing of a coupon for them to accept it. Completely embarrassing in front of other customers for me trying to communicate with them to honor their companies coupon, so I let them bully me into submission. I'll stick to the Minneapolis location as they honor their companies coupons. read more

Pappy's - a receipt for a takeout - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Not bad! I grew up near Chicago so I know a good Chicago dog/beef/Polish. I tried a Chicago dog and a gyro. The gyro was pretty good - big gyro with lots of meat and toppings. Tasty. The Chicago dog was not traditional, but the ingredients were fresh and it was a large dog. There was giardiniera on the Chicago dog which is not traditional, but I like giardiniera so I wasn't too mad about it. It did overpower the rest of the flavors, though. I would try it again but I would really prefer the traditional toppings on the Chicago dog! read more

Amazing chicken tenders and the rest of the family loves it, I have one thing to say. Tenders are a bit salty. Fast service and great food. Don't regret it. read more

Reliable and delicious. I have had the cheese curds, fries, tilapia and catfish many times and it's always been perfect.

The sandwiches and gyros are good and you'll be hard pressed for a better Italian Beef and Sausage with fixings in the Eastside. The fries vary each and every time we've dined in from great tasting crispy outside with a fluffy inside to yesterday's soggy fries found at the bottom of the bag and put into your order. Since COVID, however, every single order has had something wrong with it and quality has tanked. It's a shame the next closest Chicago style eatery we have is Portillo's read more

I had a gyro with fries and 4 whole chicken wings. The fries were fantastic. The chicken wings were very tasty and cooked perfectly. They were a little small though. The gyro was a solid gyro. Not the best I've ever had, but definitely better than most. The menu is kind of hard to know what's going on. They have a gyro, a gyro platter and a gyro plate. I asked what the difference is, besides $10, but I had a hard time understanding gibberish. I do know the plain gyro came with fries for $7.99. read more

I feel that the measure of a good burger is how much ketchup it needs. If it doesn't need any ketchup, it's a great burger. Did I mention I love burgers??? Pappy's puts a not-so-traditional spin on burgers....The Pappy Burger. What is it? A burger, of course. But, not just any burger. The Pappy Burger is topped with gyro meat and comes with a side of tzatziki sauce. No ketchup needed on this bad boy! Pappy's is a greasy spoon, but the Pappy Burger is well worth it! read more

I went to this place because of two reasons... 1. the Yelp reviews were almost so i wanted to see what it was all about 2. I was starving and had just gone to U of M Family Physicians for a check up down the road.... I asked the nurses if they had recommendations... She said Pappy's. So we went! Very New Yorker service... No real nicities but straight business... Here's your food fast and go away kind of attitude. I had the Chessesteak... made to order. Yum. Fries were crispy! They even had hot sauce ready to go. This is a really good location for a restaurant and the food is fresh. I highly recommend it. read more

Pappy's - Front counter - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great! place my son loves the Philly. And they are really fast the Chef's :-) preparing food is fresh and quality and I have been to many places. And this by Far is quality food and taste. I am a very picky person when it comes to Food and how I spend my money. Please, put in your menu EMPANADAS! read more

You can order anything from this restaurant and get a good deal everything is made fresh and good we order the 10 piece chicken wings deal and also the catfish deal with the chicken wings. Best to call ahead and order before you get there to pick up parking is a little crowded sometimes especially on weekends or Friday nights. read more

I paid for Pepe I spent $89 and I ordered specific thing they repeated the order back to me and they gave me beef I don't eat beef I eat chicken they don't I called back I called back they told me I could not bring my food back that I paid for after I paid 89 dollars and they told me I could not come back and exchange my sandwich don't ever come here read more

Good food period. Sometimes there is some confusion with order changes. Otherwise safe place with decent food at a fair price. read more

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Food was fine but little bait and switch going on with the pricing. Plus they now add an "additional food cost" to the bill. For example, two dogs, fries and soda is $7.99 on the menu they have in their entry way and that is that same price shows up online but they charge $8.98 in the restaurant. Cheese curds are $3.69 on the menu, they charge $5.98. I had a $2 off coupon from a text coupon but they also added an additional food cast charge of $1.15. I ordered online, and received a confirmation that with my $2 off, my total was $9.90 but when went to pick it up, I was charged $14.95. So my bill was almost $5 more than expected. Next time, I'll drive to Portillos in Roseville. read more

This is really, really good stuff. I just moved to the neighborhood and have already tried a half dozen items. Their burgers, dogs, polish sausage, Philly cheesesteak, and even their walleye are excellent. I can't wait to check out the rest of their menu! Other reviews dissing the place don't seem familiar with Chicagoland style food, but that's okay. It's not for everyone. While Pappy's ain't Portillo's or Jimmy Red Hots, it's damn good Chicago-style fare at an excellent price. If you dig that type of thing, check this place out. You'll love it. read more

I think that Pappys is tasty and I would say if your in the mood for this kind of food this is the place to come. The prices are average and the food is greasy and delicious just like most chicago style eateries. The wait can be a little long at times and I must agree David D that the front counter people seem to have some issues with getting everything straight. I say call ahead if possible. Just an FYI- This place got written up by the MN department of health-Yikes!! read more

Gotta go five star on this one. I was just there with my son and his fiancé and everything we ordered was fantastic! Although it has a fast food atmosphere and not much for ambiance, I wouldn't have expected anything more. It's a ghetto-style eatery, but it was clean and well maintained and the staff was friendly. I had the gyro and it's exactly what I would expect in a good quality gyro. They even put the cucumber (dill? - I forget) sauce on the side which I really appreciated. The sandwich was overflowing and had plenty of gyro meat. My son ordered the pizza pocket, although small it tasted fantastic. He also ordered the hush puppys and they were amazing. His fiancé ordered the mafia sandwich and she said that was delicious as well. For dessert, my son ordered the lemon cake to go and it was phenomenal! Granted, it was in a plastic wrapper and was not made by Pappy's, but he shared a little with me and Wow! TIP: Don't go for the "value meal". My son did and it cost him an extra $2.99 for a soda and some fries. Totally not worth the extra cost in my opinion. read more

Best Gyros in town. I have had so many different variations. A gyro is a gyro blah blah blah, but it's good here. RECOMMENDED: try the GYRO BURGER!!! A unique and fullfilling item!!! Price is friendly too!! read more

I've visited Pappy's a few times since I work in the area. The food is good, and as it says, a lot like a Chicago Style Eatery. Not real high quality stuff, but good enough for the price. Their Italian Beef can be a little sweaty, but still goes down great. Their portions are also really generous, which keeps me full. It's always busy, and it seems they have trouble keeping the place clean at times. And generally don't have the best time keeping track of what they say when I order, but they haven't screwed up. The cheap food, effort they put forth, and friendliness keeps me coming back. read more

Nom Nom Nom! I had a throughly heart-stopping cheap meal at Pappy's. For less than $4 I got a pizza puff, fries and a drink. My PIC had a 2 Chicago Dogs, fries and a drink for about $7. He said the Chicago dog was better than Chris & Rob's, but not as good as the Wienery. The pizza puff is a gooey messy, and awful for you; which of course means it's absolutly delicious. The fries are as good as you can get without being hand-cut. This isn't a place we'd go often, just because it's on the East Side, but the hours are much more generous than most of our other favorites, which may lead to late-night Chicago dog trips across town. read more

Not the greatest service or the cleanest place - almost made me want to take out instead of eating in. However, the food made up for it. I love Italian Beef and am always looking for new places that sell it. Unfortunately, most places outside of Chicago have not met my expectations. Pappy's did! I love that they douse your sandwich - so much to the point that you have to use two hands and/or a fork. Expect to be using lots of napkins :) Also, great location. It's literally down the block from me. Double score! read more

Pappy's - Italian Beef & Sausage Combo - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

When I need the best cheese curds in the city ( I've tried a ton of places) I come to pappys. I visit this location so frequently the cashier knows my order upon walking in. I'm always greeted with a friendly smile and two questions. The cashier says one of two prices of the two different foods I order. The cheese curds are amazing and to die for so are the cheese . read more

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Delicious!! Chili cheese dog was like a Det coney! Being a native Detrioter I was so excited to find this place! Also got the beef sandwich with cheese and chicken fingers. Chicken fingers might honestly be the best I've ever had! Beef sandwich also didn't disappoint! read more

I have been here several times, and all of the times were really good until this last time I visited. The wings have gotten really small over the years, and the food quality wasn't that great. The service wasn't bad at all, but it's always been fairly good, with that being said I can only say what I know to be true. This place to me was so great that I used to go every weekend, but not anymore. read more

Great little hidden place. Locals know about it and portions and great. You won't leave hungry. Clean and good service.

We've driven past Pappy's numerous times on the way to and from church, and the siren call of the Vienna Beef poster has been nagging me since I first saw it. Today after church I was craving a Maxwell Street Polish, so we gave in. The Polish was decent, though the bun was a little soggy. The Chicago dog was also passable, with all the necessary toppings, but I was a bit disappointed that the dog was without natural casing. Nothing you put on a hot dog can make up for the absence of that juicy snap. Husband seemed to enjoy his Pappy's burger, which is just a burger with gyro meat on top. The fries were perfectly cooked, but they were ruined with WAY too much salt. It's hot today, so I gave in to the lure of the slushie machine, but I regretted my decision five slurp later when all the flavor was gone from my ice. The atmosphere of the place is nothing spectacular, but nothing really bad either. It's just a plastic-boothed neighborhood dive. They were playing the KDWB a bit loudly for my comfort, but the classic Atari game in the corner lent the place a little cred. We'll probably go back if we're hungry after church again, but Pappy's doesn't stack up to some of the other Chicago-style eateries in town. Uncle Franky's doesn't really have anything to worry about, if you ask me. read more

Want a taste of the Windy City in St Paul go to Pappy's. They have all the delicious foods that's found in the Chicago eatery's. The prices are cheap and the food is good. I've never had a bad meal there. The neighborhood isn't Beverly Hills but it's part of the experience you may get a free show out of the deal. read more

Great food when you want a change from Chris & Rob's place. Be sure to grab lots of napkins for the dipped Italian beef sandwich. De-lish!

The Pappy Burger makes all other burgers irrelevant. So, with the One Burger That Rules Them All right here in St. Paul, why would you go anywhere else? Not to mention pinball and Ms. Pac-Man to pass the time, this should be on your regular rotation of restaurants. read more

My boyfriend ordered him a Philly steak and me a four piece of chicken wing. his sandwich was great my food was disgusting fries was salty And the chicken was salty as well like bitter. I have ate there before and it did not taste like that. So I don't know who is the cook today but he shouldn't cook my food. Oh and there wasn't any cups for Mild sauce read more

Alot of fried food but its made very well and not greasy. The chicken tenders, fries and shrimp are all very good. Salads, coleslaw and gyros are also made very well. Good value for the money. Not the healthiest but you get a ton of food for the money. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I am addicted to the gyros. Big portions, made fast, and cheap! And the french fries are awesome! I have also had the Philly, which is very good too. I always mean to try something new when I go, but I am too in love with the gyro, haha! I hear the wings are really good too. If you are looking for a quick bite, or to pick something up on the way home, check this place out. They won't disappoint :) read more

I was not at all impressed with their overly greasy, lacking in flavor, gyros. The fries were good, but that is about the only positive thing about the food. My wife had a Chicago dog which she described as "Meh. I've experienced better." Will not be going there again because just from the internal appearance, it didn't seem like a very clean place. I don't exactly expect to see it on Kitchen Nightmares at some point, so don't get me wrong. It wasn't filthy, but when the stuff you can see is questionable it is a real concern because you know that a lot of proper cleaning and preparation cannot be seen by the customer. read more

I love this place, Chicago style DOGS, & Italian sandwiches remind me of home , and they do chicken wings right

Been going here for years. Hot or mild peppers always on Italian beef. I was just told pepper's are extra. Since when? Even showe the cashier the pic of the menu with peppers on the sandwich. The xook came from the back and told me to take it up with the owner. How can i post my sandwich pic? This us ridiculous read more

Pappys on whitebear sent my order an hour late and then sent the wrong order. Dont get their food. The cust service is horrible.

Pappy's is a terrific little restaurant on St. Paul's east side. If you are a fan of Chicagoland foods, you'll come to love this little dive. The foods I have tried are Chicago dogs, Italian beef (wet w/giardinara!), gyros, italian beef w/an italian sausage stuffed in it, cheesesteak and burgers are all amazing. Their fries are terrific too. Their big Billy Burger is 2- 1/3 lb patties and defeated my bottomless pit of a 14 yr old. The service is always friendly and the staff doesn't seem to change much, so it must be an OK place to work. I only go to Pappy's during the day- it's a blue collar to white collar lunch crowd. At night when I look in, the customers look like Chicago has dumped a load of it's finest thugs on poor St. Paul and it's take out only for this cat. Prices are very reasonable, parking lot is small but sufficient and it's easily bus accessible. Try this joint, you won't be sorry! read more