Only my second time at Nelsons but my son and daughter-in-law are regulars. We went today to…read morecelebrate my daughter's birthday. The sandwiches are amazing, and if possible the service is even better!! We had lunch combos and each one was excellent! One really couldn't ask for a more friendly staff or better service. Thank you very much!! We will be back.

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!

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!

It's great to see this neighborhood come back to life. The new small businesses are making a…read moredifference, such as Hey Bear! Pro: Their coffee is from Roundtable which is great. Con: Their coffee from Roundtable was served well below the ideal temperature, need some work. There seems to be only one brew for the coffee and the barista didn't know what it was. This is a neighborhood spot and the hot food seems to be the best sellers. I looked for pastries and only saw two types of cookies. Snickerdoodles and Red Velvet. I tried the Red although it was small it did pack a punch for relief if needed. Outdoors there is a stand along counter for dining outside which was unique. This is a small cozy neighborhood cafe I found the prices very reasonable and since they are fairly new to this game we'll give them some time to fine tune.

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!!

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.

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!

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.

Tasty shawarma / gyros. I like they allow for customization. I'm a sucker for spicy feta dip…read more Prices were fair and portions were generous.

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

Visited 5/15/26. One of my fave dining experiences of 2026 so far. It's definitely a tucked away…read moreplace and I would give yourself time for parking/walking over because it was slightly trickier than expected with the varied parking signs nearby. We made a reservation in advance but didn't need to make it too far in advance which was nice. To start, we ordered some wine. It felt like a nicely curated selection and each of us enjoyed our wines. When we visited there weren't any cocktail options on the menu so that was the only thing that felt slightly missing, but they still had a nice selection of wine, beer, ciders, and sakes. The food was so so solid. To be a place that does veg options equal to/even better than the meat options is incredibly impressive to me. Everything we tried was well balanced flavor wise. We split the lettuce wraps which were a great shareable starter. I wish we had gotten the wontons because those looked great! We shared a tofu noodle salad, the tofu jicama sticky ribs, and the chicken sandwich. Each of these in my opinion are must orders. My favorite of these were the sticky ribs. Truly probably the best tofu dish I've ever had. Look forward to coming back-I would recommend this to anyone.

Had a pretty meh experience tonight. We have been going about once per month, sometimes twice for…read morethe last year since he opened and are big supporters. I get the same thing - fried vegetarian rice and the chili crunch on the side. I usually order one to go and get chili crunch on the side as well. They didn't have any seating outdoors so we got a to go order. Usually their staff is receptive and a little brusque but efficient and accurate. Today, the person who I encountered seemed incompetent - she kept telling me, ok so you want the friend rice with pork, vegetarian? And I kept saying yes but just to make sure, no pork and had to have her repeat it twice. Then she forgot my chicken sandwich and we had to wait. To top it off, there was a miscommunication about the chili crunch and they just added more to my dish and the chef, who in the past seemed like a good guy but maybe has just gotten too busy, told my husband they don't give the chili crunch out in small containers which is weird because I've always ordered it that way and argued with him. My mouth is on fire because they added extra chili crunch to my rice rather than added it on the side as I requested and it is inedible. I'm a bit bummed because we drove 30m to pick up dinner. Probably won't be back anytime soon, which is a bummer as this place used to be a staple for us.

Busy, hurried, and decent. In my experience, Erbert and Gerbert's has always been a hectic…read moreexperience of waiting quite a while for alright food. Their sandwiches are better than anything you'll be able to make in your average kitchen, but they don't quite rise to the level of being worth a 10-25-minute wait. You can at least see that the people making them are working hard. Grab a sandwich if you see a spot without a line, or if you've got some free time. Worth trying out once, I'd say.

I know that this is a chain and probably doesn't come across as a 5-star, fine dining experience,…read morehowever, this place has all of the ingredients for awesome. Sure, it's not even the best sandwich that I've ever had, but every single time that I've come here, they make my sandwich consistently great. The biggest win at E&G's is a reliably clean restaurant and the kindest staff, every single time that I visit. They're genuinely happy to provide a world class dining experience in a sandwich shop located in a strip mall. At a time when customer service is all but dead, E&G's is a shining star at this location. Tips: The 'Boney Billy' is the best, legal pick me up, along with the 'Erupter', 'Bornked' and the 'Quatro'. Be sure to add a soup to dip your 'guts' into. Cheese and broccoli is on point. Extra credit for whoever plays the music at this place. Who doesn't want to get 'Bornked' while rocking out to Weezer - Island in the Sun?! Incredible experience that underpromises and always overdelivers.

I love Urban Growler! Always lovely people on bar! A nice…read morevariety of drinks (beer and more!) I love their patio!! Perfect for a chill night with friends.

Crossroad IPA is not bad. They have a lot of cheesy berry,…read morelatte, lemon, seltzer... stuff, if you're into that. What ever you want, you have to stand in line to order it. i was last there on a Friday, so it was crowded.