The Most Delicious Fast Food in Saint Paul

The Tendermaid

★★★★☆ 4.4 (74) • $

"We are the people who can't find their butts with both hands AND the GPS, so we spent a little time wandering downtown Austin looking for the Spam Museum. On a side street we shouldn't have been on, we passed a cool, vintage little white building with a red striped awning, which immediately warmed my heart. After we left the museum, we were going to grab a bite and were just looking for a generic fast food when we passed the little building again. I know a sign from the universe when I see one, so I commanded the Anaconda to pull over. You had to park in the back and it looked to small to have inside seating (guess there is some), so I just decided to wait in the car and gave him simple instructions to get me a cheeseburger and a strawberry shake (because hamburger stands that are painted white always have milkshakes). Of course, he never gets an order right, so when he returned to the car, I opened my food warily, wondering what he did wrong this time.Sure enough, as I peeled back the wrapper, I said, "What's this?? This isn't even a chee- " And I stopped. OMG! No, it wasn't a cheeseburger. It was a loose meat sandwich! The legendary cuisine of the Roseanne show that I thought they just made up! It actually exists! I was delighted that we had stumbled across it at a place clearly marked "Tendermaid Hamburgers". And it was mighty tasty, as was the thick, creamy shake. Not what we expected, but it turned out to be one of the food highlights of our road trip. And I didn't even have to yell at the Anaconda."

Tavial Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (276) • $

"Still the same wonderful food and quick service. Is MN spicy not Mexican spicy unless you add the red sauce! ( which is delicious oh by the way.) This is the most authentic Mexican food we've found in the area, further exemplified/demonstrated by the number of Hispanic men coming through at lunchtime for meals! Highly recommend."

The Cove

★★★★☆ 4.2 (175) • $$

"Came here to try something new in Dinkytown! It is right across from the Target express. We were down on campus for a game at TCF and came here for lunch before. Wasn't super busy which was nice and we were able to get our food very fast.Here at The Cove, they have poke bowls, rice bowls, and bun mi. Me and my boyfriend both got rice bowls and were very impressed. I got my bowl with the chicken and meatballs and my boyfriend got the pork belly and meatballs. Everything was full of flavor and very tender. My personal favorite was the chicken; it was breaded and tasted absolutely amazing. The sides that come in the bowl are also great. The Chinese broccoli and mushrooms were our personal favorites!The restaurant itself is very nice and simple. You go up to the counter to order and they give you a number for your table. They also have outdoor seating for when it is nice outside! Overall this place is delicious and unique from many other restaurants around. I will definitely be coming back again."

Falafel King

★★★★☆ 4 (21) • $$

"The service was great. The food was good. The lamb was slightly overdone. A little tough to eat, but everything else was great. You can eat in. I don't remember any outdoor seating. The restaurant was nice inside with plenty of napkins and plasticware I'd go back"

Logan's Burgers & Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"Very clean, very friendly and fast and very fresh. The fries were beyond compare and the burgers were amazing. We will definitely be returning. Ample private parking!"

Slim's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (107) • $$

"First time visiting and I had a nice experience. A few things to note:-ample parking-ample indoor seating-sandwiches and burgers don't come with a side -in-store menu features a few different burgers, but there are no descriptions, so be sure to ask or check online. I got the Carolina burger, which came with barbecue sauce and grilled onions, but was otherwise similar to the (slightly cheaper) Slims Burger. The flavor was good, with a smashed patty and soft bun.Also, I got the Buffalo chicken fries, which could easily be a side for 2-3 people. It was tasty, but next time, I'd request a little less blue cheese sauce (or just on the side).That all said, I'd check it out again."

Culver's

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (3)

"Great guest service. It's nice seeing a fast food place so fully staffed to handle the guests. We expected some initial growing pains as the restaurant count its footing here but I've had no complaints! I only give it 4 stars because hey it's fast food, they do great but it's still fast food and let's remember that. The space is big with plenty of seating, and very clean. I like how this place known for burgers has other options when your kids want ice cream you don't want to cook but a burger just isn't what you are craving. Shrimp and pork are both great alternatives."

Jersey Mike's Subs

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"Grand Opening week, line out the door at 12pm but that is to be expected! Hard working team members building amazingly fresh sandwiches, engaging employees that clearly love what they do. They get customer service and that is a lost art! Been a long time super fan of Jersey Mikes for years, there is a reason why they are growing leaps and bounds! Great looking store with a fresh look, impressed they also have a drive-thru! Keep killing it Jersey Mikes, see you again soon!"

Burger Time

★★★★☆ 3.5 (36) • $

"I've always liked this place. You get a great amount of food for a good price. Food is made fresh as you order it. Benches outside to eat on nice days. Come one and come all."

Culver's

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (10)

"Our family's first choice for food is Culver's...not just any Culver's but the one on highway 7 in Minnetonka. Whether it's take out or dine in the menu choices are the best anywhere like the juicy ButterBurgers or even the Veggie Burger which as a vegetarian I was introduced to by a helpful employee and I get it every time. We keep our eye out for the flavors of the day and each of our family members have ones they can't resist that come with real nuts and rich chocolate or bits of Butterfinger...I love the Mint with Andès chocolate mints. But wait....what makes this place the BEST IN ALL OF THE WEST SUBURBS is the friendly people that make me feel welcome every single time I walk through that door. You can have your "Happy Meal", I've got my special HAPPY MEAL right here at Culver's on 7 in Minnetonka."

Lu's Sandwiches

★★★★☆ 4.2 (444) • $

"Update: The mock duck bahn mi is still my favorite here. I like that the bread is softer. I also ordered pork egg rolls with dipping sauce. I never find street parking and always park in the back lot. The back entrance is nasty with clutter and supplies and a dirty door. So, it's not the best first impression. I ordered my bahn mi large, so I had 2 meals from it. Reheats well in chef Mike."

Hardee's

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (10) • $

"Amazing food got the double cheese burger and it was better than I was expecting and the chocolate shake was also very good overall a lot better than expected"

The Busted Nut Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (87) • $$

"Now that's a bar name that catches your eye! We had finished up a disc golf outing in the area and saw this spot - and couldn't NOT go in.It's a casual bar with good townie vibes, and we got a seat by the window for our group. Service was a bit slow but friendly.We were mainly here for a beverage pit stop, but got some food as well. Pretty standard wings, fries, and chicken strips. Nothing to write home about, but filled us up!The star of the show: purchasing a pint glass to take home. How could we not?"

Raising Cane's

★★★☆☆ 3 (17)

"It was good. Not sure why I was so surprised to see that the menu was literally just chicken strips and 1 sandwich option. Their sauce is very good and the chicken was good too."

Super USA Ed’s Deli

★★★★★ 4.9 (14)

"Ed's is outstanding! I regret all the years I have gone by without going on. Ed's serves lunch M-F.Everything was well-seasoned and prepared with care. My personal favorite is the beef shawarma sandwich. It's so juicy and flavorful! The toppings complement the beef perfectly. The chicken shawarma is also delicious. The garlic sauce and fries perfectly complement the chicken. The meat pie I got was freshly baked and flavorful. The hummus is smooth and luscious. The pita chips have an outstanding crunch! Ed's, you are one of my favorite places in the Twin Cities!"

Snappy Stop

★★★★☆ 4.2 (87) • $

"This place doesn't mess around with fries. They fill the fry cup then pour even more into the bag! The burgers are delicious and the hot dogs remind me of Coney Island. Definitely the best fast food deal in town!"

Big Byte Gyros

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (6) • $

"I went to Big Byte for a late lunch (around 3pm) and there was no other customers inside. In fact, the cashier was talking to someone on his cell phone. He put her on hold (hold on babe, I have a customer) to ring me up. He was full of charm and flirted with me between talking to his girlfriend and taking my order. He got the order wrong. I just wasn't impressed with the serviceMy gyro was Meh. I really have experienced better elsewhere. I'm not a fan. I'd go here for a really cheap gyro and if I really wanted to make it a meal get some fries with the seasoned salt and a drink.Also, the spicy gyro has buffalo sauce. I love spicy food but buffalo sauce doesn't scream Greek or Mediterranean to me...which is what this little spot is supposed to be."

Taqueria La Hacienda

★★★★☆ 4 (63) • $

"Once again, excellent service and an excellent Torta! During the pandemic, we've been getting to-go orders and have had very good service. The Carne Asada Torta is always soooo delicious and their guacamole has excellent flavor as well if you decide to get some chips and guac. One disappointing point is they don't offer queso dip, oh well."

Sushi Takatsu

★★★★★ 4.6 (161) • $

"The good first: it's a great price, the line moves quickly despite how long it can get at lunch time (though you may have to wait a few minutes to pick up your order), and they have a varied menu of sushi and curry (with vegetarian options). The reason it only gets 3 stars: I don't think the sushi is very good, and the lunch bowl (which you can get with extra fish for just a few dollars extra) isn't super flavorful. Either the fish and rice need to be better, or it needs a sauce that isn't soy (too salty, no chance of tasting anything).There is extremely limited seating in this skyway location, and if you do choose to eat in there, everyone waiting on line will be standing on top of you. Definitely more of a take-away place, at least during the lunchtime crush."

Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs

★★★★★ 4.7 (49)

"Having driven by Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs in Chanhassen for two years, I was intrigued. Just hot dogs? How does that work? So we stopped in for what turned to be a pleasant lunch.Entering "Dog Park" in Yelp's search tool is hard to find on Yelp, even after playing with the interactive map. I hope Yelp will expand the search options to include "Dog Park," as this boutique cafe at 7828 Market Blvd. in Chanhassen turns out to be a one-of-a-kind eatery that offers an interesting array of hot dogs and other sausages with all the "fixings." Each item has a canine-appropriate name, such as "Bull Dog," "Chew Toy," and "Dog Catcher". Also on the menu are Italian beef sandwiches, a variety slushies, bubble tea and other tea varieties, lemonade, and juices.They're delicious, reasonably priced, and worth a try. The owner is a pleasant fellow who explained their offerings and happily agreed to a few customizations. Nice customer service.The only complaint I have is the lighting, which casts a purple-blue hue to everything, including the food. Odd for a food establishment, and not very appetizing. I've corrected the color balance on the attached images as best I could.As for this chow hound (sorry, I couldn't resist), I'll definitely be back"

Pancheros Mexican Grill - Bloomington

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (64) • $

"I had never been here so had no expectations. So good! Chipotle-style burrito line. About 2/3 the price and 2/3 the size. In other words, perfect! Tasty! I had rice, black beans, chicken, cheese, veggies, salsa verde. Tastes fresh. Chips are blue corn! Will be back"

Tacoasis

★★★★☆ 3.7 (22) • $

"Tacoasis - perhaps the BEST name ever given to a fast food restaurant! I haven't actually tried their food, just a HUGE huge fan because of the name!"

Michoacana Tasty

★★★★☆ 4 (8)

"Delicious ice cream!! I got the dragonfruit and passion fruit and it was very tasty. Service was excellent- very friendly workers. Safe for fellow celiacs!"

Val's Rapid Service

★★★★☆ 4.3 (219) • $

"Small little spot that reminds me of a counter-service Dairy Queen. They make their burgers fresh to order. Standing room only, so don't expect to eat inside.The double cheeseburger was solid. Similar to a McDouble, but slightly higher quality. Fries were also quite good. Well salted, crispy. Strawberry shake that reminds you of something from your childhood.All in all, very solid little burger joint that is also very affordable! Huge bonus for their prices!"