The Best Comfort Food in Saint Paul

Sportsmen's Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (25) • $

"We were in town for a Christian music festival in Isle MN and stopped here on the way home (10 hours away) because of the reviews. Service started a little slow to take the order, but they did just get slammed before we came in today. Once we ordered, it didn't take too long to get our food. The food tasted wonderful! We ordered a bunch of food (and 2 soft drinks) and only paid $40."

Skol Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (47) • $$

"We got great table service. I got a breakfast at 2PM and my better half got a scrumptious salad with ripe avocado and grilled chicken. The dressing was delicious, a ginger vinaigrette. The Yelp Check In special is expired. No free coffee with breakfast any longer. My server made it all good when I explained that I needed my glasses to see the fine print, and I hadn't realized that the offer had expired."

The Watershed Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.4 (126) • $$

"Delightful! Staff was pleasant and attentive, food was piping hot and so incredibly tasty. The patio was lovely."

Trio Plant-based

★★★★☆ 4.1 (238) • $$

"What a unique place. The food was really enjoyable, and the passion the peeps who run this place have absolutely shows in the food.Friend and I both got burgers with Gouda and gf buns. The buns were a miss for me, they had a very pancake-y flavor and texture- but the rest of the burger was really enjoyable. The salad was the perfect size and refreshing.The fries were good, I decided I'm not a fav of the bbq sauce they used. But it's always exciting to try a vegan place, and I'm glad we went."

3rd Street Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (120) • $$

"This was easily the best meal we have had in a while. Every single thing we ate was fantastic. The bartender recommended the queso, which I would not have ordered, and it was great. I got the chicken sandwich with a side of mac and cheese and both were delicious. My husband got the burger and fries which were also amazing. I would give this place 100 stars!"

Joseph's Family Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (97) • $

"Everything is good & reasonable can never go wrong eating at Josephs. Service is always good, ambiance is great as well."

The Cabana Club

★★★★★ 4.8 (8)

"We came here for drinks and apps before a show - had to best time! The staff were incredibly helpful. Loved the Ibiza cocktail. The bread and butter board was SO good - my favorite was the citrus butter. The music and low lighting was such a vibe. And overlooking the city gave the perfect touch. Love this new spot!"

The Original Malt Shop

★★★★☆ 3.7 (178) • $$

"Cute little spot. My daughter and I had a date day and this was the perfect stop for lunch! The service was amazing, prompt and she knew the menu. Will definitely return! We had the strawberry and chocolate shakes and they were delicious!"

Local Rumor

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)

"Everything we had was amazing. The owner came out to chat with us too! We sat outside and it was beautiful out. Indoors was really cute too. Highly recommend the carrots. (Forgot that camera eats first and didn't get a picture)!"

Brasa

★★★★★ 4.5 (12)

"Haven't been to a Brasa in a few years, this was our first time at this location. I love that it is connected to a cute little bakery, where you can get some fun treats and trinkets. The food was great, chicken was very moist, and we all really enjoyed our food! Service was great, everyone was very friendly, and I love the layout and ability to also sit outside"

Silly Bird Canteen

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Very nice little coffee, sandwich and ice cream shop in the Shops at the Lodge. Previously occupied by the Chattering Squirrel which moved to a larger place down the street. Friendly staff and a nice assortment of coffee and tea."

Mill Valley Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (411) • $$

"After years of driving past Mill Valley I finally stopped in for brunch! First off the space is beautiful. It is located on the main level of an apartment complex with a decent amount of parking available. The decor kind of looks like a hotel restaurant so it's very modern with bright, neutral colors and nice fixtures. It's actually a very large space with a decent size bar area, dining area, and private dining area but has a cozy feel. Perhaps my favorite thing was BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS!!! This is the way brunch should be! For my meal I got a kimchi breakfast bowl. It was good but didn't really wow me. The flavors were good but didn't have the punch I expected. My partner got the Benedict and that was delicious. Our bartender was absolutely fantastic. We ended up hanging out, drinking mimosas all the way up until brunch was over and she was done with her shift. Super friendly. The relief bartender was equally as awesome and we ended up hanging out and splitting a burger and some wings The burger was just okay. Honestly not good enough to get again. Overall the food was decent but will have me coming back to explore more of the menu. Based on food alone this would be a 3 star but because of the exceptional service it's a 4. @danny_runsforbeer"

Longtrees Woodfire Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (50) • $$

"I pulled off the highway with the intent of getting a burger but I pulled up some photos and saw the ribs and had to try them. My big mistake was deciding I needed a combo and adding brisket (after being talked out of pulled pork as the waiter said it was "ok on a sandwich, but boring on it's own".The ribs were good, but certainly not amazing as I heard them described and I thought the portion was small for the price. The menu said that they were rubbed, but they didn't have much rub taste. Just OK.The brisked, on the other hand, was simply not real brisket. I've have pot roasts at my grandma's house that tasted less like roast beef that this slab of meat did. Yes, it was VERY tender. But there was absolutely no BBQ flavor to it. No smokiness, no woodfire grill essence, just no true brisket taste. It tasted like it was steamed or maybe boiled in a crock pot.The pickles were awesome."

Hot Grainz - Thai Street Food

★★★★☆ 4.1 (48)

"Super hole in the wall gem located in a multiple purpose commercial building. Parking lot in the back of the building (front faces University Av). Inside, you may miss the order window but look harder. Hours can be sketchy as we came one day and they closed several hours earlier than posted hours. We came back another day and were successful. Ordered thru QR code and sat down in their small but clean dining space. Papaya salad was delicious as well as the fried sour pork (tender and flavorful). Pad Thai was solid but did not blow our minds. Their specialty may be their selection of noodles. Tried the extra spicy egg noodle soup (forgot the name). Warning if you are sensitive to spicy, don't order spicy here. It's legit spicy."

Mama Safia's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.8 (10)

"We visited Mama Safias Kitchen because of a YouTube we saw. The food was EVERYTHING! Fried chicken tasted as good as it looked, lamb was tender. We had plenty of rice and salad. Service was good. The server was very attentive and helpful. Will definitely visit again next time we come to Minneapolis."

Dolsie's Lunch Box Grille

★★★★★ 4.8 (97) • $

"Seriously great lunch place! I was stuck between ordering fish tacos and their interpretation of a cheesesteak. Given that fish tacos weren't available on the day I visited it became a really easy choice.Sandwich arrived relatively quickly and was still steaming when set down in front of me. The bread was soft and chewy without much noticeable crust but it worked. Provolone cheese melted nicely, vegetables were cooked to an appropriate softness without being mushy. Steak was cooked through and well seasoned. All in all, a really great sandwich.I had a side of cupcake. Didn't want chips, etc but their cupcakes looked amazing so I ordered one as well. Chocolate/caramel. Cake was moist and delicious, icing was rich and the gooey caramel filling brought it all together. Really a delicious cupcake!"

Highland Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (120) • $$

"Great food quality, at a reasonable cost. Service at the bar and host stand were great. Nice ambiance with good smelling coffee! Pretty popular"

Saturday Dumpling

★★★★☆ 4.3 (34)

"This new hot and new restaurant just opened up in Minneapolis! The interior is very cute! Everything is pink, bright and gives good vibes. I would recommend going on a weekday because the weekends get super busy but I was still able to find a seat pretty fast. Keep in mind that it is only street parking.Even though it was busy, the food was served quickly. I got the "dumpling of the moment." This signature dish is a fusion of their dumpling-style dishes as well as collaborations from different restaurants. They were able to collab with Diane's Place from NE Minneapolis. I would say it was juicy, meaty and had lots of flavor! Every bite was delicious. But the cumin fries.... Omg those were my fav. Something about the seasoning and crispness are just too good. It came with a garlic aioli sauce and paired great together!I would say it's pretty pricey for how much you are getting but if you've been thinking about trying Saturday Dumpling, it's worth giving it a try!"

A-Town Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (13)

"Food and service was great. We were a little taken a back with the attitude from the hostess, but after we were sat down, everything was great."

Good Day Café

★★★★☆ 4 (869) • $$

"AMAZING BRUNCH! Food was sooo yummy (definitely recommend anything with the potatoes). Place was packed and we still got our food quick. Gives a mom and pop diner vibe. Already looking to go back to try the French toast!"