Eat + Drink
Highly caffeinated….
Dogwood Coffee – Tucked between Charles and Territorial Avenue and close to the Raymond Station light rail stop, this Minnesota company is making “Coffee for Others” their mission at 825 Carleton Street. dogwoodcoffee.com
Rafiki Coffee & Café – From bagels to East African mandazi, this BIPOC owned business is serving-up coffee, catering, and community on the East edge of the Zone at 540 Fairview N. rafikicoffeecafe.com
Roundtable Coffee Works – A cute li’l coffee shop and roastery serving drinks and beans via their web shop and drinks window at 2386 W. Territorial Road. roundtablecw.com
SK Coffee – Located in the old King Koil mattress factory at 550 Vandalia Street (Vandalia Tower), Sam and his team are brewing single-origin, micro-lots prepared as drip, pour over, espresso and nitro. skcoffeeplease.com
Workhorse Coffee Bar – Steps from the Raymond and University intersection, this craft coffee shop also offers a light menu and Smallest Museum in St Paul (SMSP) at 2399 University Ave W. workhorsecoffee.com
Eats on the streets….
Caffe Biaggio – Rustic, seasonal and homestyle Italian for dine-in and curbside pickup, and outdoor during patio season. Caffebiaggio.com
Egg and I – Serving breakfast and lunch for over 30 years, their Kamikaze toppings (bananas, blueberries, pecans) make mornings extra special at 2550 University Ave W. eggandimn.com
Hampden Park (Food) Co-op – With the “best soup in town,” HPC offers organic, locally grown, healthful and minimally packaged foods and community connection at 928 Raymond Ave. hampdencoop.com
Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand – A chef-driven and locally-owned neighborhood restaurant and market in the heart of the Zone at 779 Raymond Ave. herbstsaintpaul.com
Jimmy John’s – Freaky Fast Freaky Fresh sandwiches at 2446 University Ave W. jimmyjohns.com
King Coil Spirits – Enjoy King Coil’s large rectangle Roman style pizza to eat in or take out at the Zone’s newest distillery and Lake Monster Brewing. kingcoilspirits.com
Key’s Cafe – This family-operated original, their first in 1973, features a striking historic wood interior and their signature baked goods. Open for breakfast and lunch and featuring recipes “you grew up with” at 767 Raymond Ave. keyscafe.com
McDonald’s – Classic, long-running fast-food chain at 2213 University Ave W. mcdonalds.com
Spicy Feta – Taking over where The Naughty Greek left off, Spicy Feta is modernizing Mediterranean street food on University Ave with spicy feta fries, pitas, donor wraps, preset bowls, and more. Spicy Feta
Subway – Independently owned and operated sandwich shop at 2121 University Ave W. subway.com
Urban Growler Brewing Company – Enjoy great pub food, including an authentic Wisconsin Fish Fry every Friday at 2325 Endicott St. urbangrowlerbrewing.com
We Are Nuts – Serving up nuts for over 28 years, the Burt Family operates a retail location with nuts, candy, gifts, and groceries at 890 Vandalia St., open Tues-Friday wearenutsmn.com
Best in brews….
Bang Brewing – Organic ales and lagers, returnable bottles, rain gardens and the Organic Brewers Alliance are all firmly rooted in Bang's commitment to sustainability at 2320 Capp Rd. bangbrewing.com
BlackStack Brewing – This family-run taproom offers a variety of boundary-pushing and cleverly titled beers and events, nightly food trucks and lots of board games at 755 Prior Ave N. blackstackbrewing.com
Burning Brothers Brewing – Creating gluten-free beer in a dedicated gluten-free facility means that from grain to glass, no gluten-free beer lover should ever “Fear the Beer” at 1750 Thomas Ave. burnbrosbrew.com
Dual Citizen Brewing Co. – The folks at DCBC are not only creating beer and events at their taproom in the C&E building, they are also building a community at 725 Raymond Ave. (at University). dcbc.com
The Dubliner Pub and Café – Serving the best tap beers, top shelf whiskeys and a mighty pint with a side of everything and everyone Irish. Live music and The Gamer’s Lair. Outdoor patio. 2162 University Ave (at Vandalia). thedublinerpub.com
King Coil Spirits – Find food, cocktails and spirits on the menu at this beautiful new distillery, pizzeria, and event space at Vandalia Tower. Stop in for a sip, sup, or spirits to go. kingcoilspirits.com
Lake Monster Brewing Company – While the existence of an actual Lake Monster is debatable, the classic beer styles offered indoors and outdoors all year long at this brewery are very real at 550 Vandalia St. in the Annex building. lakemonsterbrewing.com
Sharrett's Liquors – Tap rooms closed? Find local beers, wine, spirits, and friendly advice (and an ATM) conveniently located at the corner of University Ave & Raymond Ave.. skolliquors.com
Urban Growler Brewing Company – Minnesota’s first woman-owned microbrewery offers flagship and special beers, local merch and great pub food, including an authentic Wisconsin Fish Fry every Friday at 2325 Endicott St. urbangrowlerbrewing.com
Plan ahead, order online….
Buttercream Bakery – Special occasion cake and dessert shop available for order online and by appointment. buttercream.info
Chocolat Celeste – Discover Celeste's beautifully designed, artisanal chocolate in seasonal, U of M, and themed boxes, or customize your own. Order online for shipping or pick up at 652 Transfer Rd. chocolatceleste.com.
Deane's Kombucha – Hydrate with hand-crafted Kombucha, B+W Cold Press on Nitro, and restorative St. Paul Switchel. Order online for pick-up and home delivery. deaneskombucha.com
Grlk – Discover handmade garlic sauce made from family traditions. Every bottle of Grlk is made fresh to order with a dollop of Lebanese love. Order online or at local retailers. grlksauce.com
J's Kombucha – Crafting approachable, refreshing and mellow kombucha in cans and kegs brewed in the Zone on Prior Ave. Order online for pick-up at jskombucha.com
The Lab – A Pilot & Quality Testing Facility – A commercial grade pilot brewing facility ideal for developing experimental or collaborative brews, small batch, one-offs, or limited releases in the Case building at 767 N. Eustis St, Suite 115. thelabmn.com
Pure & Clear Minnesota Ice – You know Minnesota nice, but do you know Minnesota Ice? If you believe ice should enhance the visual impact and overall taste of drinks, check out their 5 shapes of artisan ice. Order online for pick-up at minnesotapureclear.com
Ruhland’s Strudel Haus – Discover sweet and savory “love on a plate” with handcrafted strudel and strudelwiches made from scratch in the Zone. Order for curbside pick-up or check their farmer’s market schedule. thestrudelhaus.com
Studio Distilling – Combining distinct ingredients, precise mashing, fermenting and distilling practices, as well as authentic oak barrel aging techniques, Studio Distilling’s grain-to-bottle process produces craft whiskeys and artisanal spirits. More at studiodistilling.com
True Stone Coffee Roasters – Commercial roastery and training lab operating out of the Prior Works Building with beans and merch available online at truestonecoffee.com.
Event Venues
Can Can Wonderland – Plan a par-tee for 10 to 1000 people at this uniquely entertaining venue with food, beverage, and 2 stages in the Prior Works building. cancanwonderland.com
Blackstack Brewing – Located in a former canning factory, the brewery offers an expansive space with floor-to-ceiling windows, flexible spaces, and the ability to accommodate up to 370 guests. blackstackbrewing.com
Dual Citizen Brewing Co. – Host your event in the industrial, naturally lit taproom or take a higher view with their new mezzanine event space off Raymond and University Ave. dcbc.com
Lake Monster – Located in the historic Vandalia Tower complex, the taproom is available for happy hours, showers, rehearsal dinners, and more for groups of 50+. lakemonsterbrewing.com
PAIKKA – A 3,000+ sf modern venue in the historic Vandalia Tower, from weddings and corporate galas to artist markets and music events. Paikkamn.com
Mid-City Kitchen - A culinary incubator and event space for people passionate about creating unique and memorable experiences. midcitykitchen.com
King Coil Spirits – Enjoy craft spirits and special catering menus for groups of 30 to 70 in their beautiful new space at Vandalia Tower. kingcoilspirits.com
Urban Growler Brewing Company – Host your next catered event in the Barrell Room or Hayloft at Minnesota’s first woman-owned brewery. urbangrowlerbrewing.com