Twin Cities Guidebook
Food Scene - Saint Paul (Hamline-Midway / Grand Ave / West 7th)
The Hamline-Midway / Grand Avenue / West 7th Area offers amazing foodie options and diversity from numerous authentic ethnic restaurants to mouth-watering burger joints and pizza places. I hope you love them as much as I do! Please message me if you try something new that you think should be added! I always appreciate trying something new myself!
The Naughty Greek
181 Snelling Ave NRed Cow
393 Selby AveBlue Door Pub St. Paul
1811 Selby AveTrieu Chau Restaurant
500 University Avenue WestChecker Board Pizza
511 Snelling AveFasika Restaurant
510 Snelling Ave NCecil's
651 Cleveland Ave SVina Restaurant
756 Cleveland Ave SDixie's On Grand
695 Grand AveBlack Sea
737 Snelling Ave NThe Lexington
1096 Grand AveLa Grolla
452 Selby AveDowntowner Woodfire Grill
253 7th St WPazzaluna Urban Italian Restaurant
360 St Peter StHighland Cafe & Bakery
2012 Ford PkwyShopping
Target
900 Nicollet MallTarget
900 Nicollet MallCVS
2001 Nicollet AveRosedale Center
1595 MN-36Events / Activities /Entertainment
Pameran Negara Bagian Minnesota
1265 Snelling Ave NAllianz Field
400 Snelling Ave NPusat Seni Walker
725 Vineland PlAcme Comedy Co.
708 N 1st StMall of America station
Ikea WayJungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave STeater Orpheum
910 Hennepin AveFirst Avenue is a true music lover’s dream. There’s always live music happening, thanks to two separate performance spaces equaling an 1,800-person capacity and over 550 concerts a year. In addition to First Avenue's packed show calendar, it's also the spot with the famous Star Wall, where you’ll find Prince’s star among many other celebrated musicians.
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First Avenue
701 N 1st AveFirst Avenue is a true music lover’s dream. There’s always live music happening, thanks to two separate performance spaces equaling an 1,800-person capacity and over 550 concerts a year. In addition to First Avenue's packed show calendar, it's also the spot with the famous Star Wall, where you’ll find Prince’s star among many other celebrated musicians.
Music seven nights a week plus a fantastic, chef-driven menu make Dakota Jazz Club the perfect spot for a night out on Nicollet. Enjoy an amazing meal before or during the show, or simply sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the performance.
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Dakota
1010 Nicollet MallMusic seven nights a week plus a fantastic, chef-driven menu make Dakota Jazz Club the perfect spot for a night out on Nicollet. Enjoy an amazing meal before or during the show, or simply sit back with a cocktail and enjoy the performance.
This historic Dinkytown theater—steps away from the University of Minnesota campus—has been through several iterations. Once a movie theatre built in 1915, the Varsity Therater reopened in 2005 as a concert venue and recently underwent a one million-dollar interior renovation in 2018. Check out the Dinkytown neighborhood before or after the show!
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Varsity Theater
1308 SE 4th StThis historic Dinkytown theater—steps away from the University of Minnesota campus—has been through several iterations. Once a movie theatre built in 1915, the Varsity Therater reopened in 2005 as a concert venue and recently underwent a one million-dollar interior renovation in 2018. Check out the Dinkytown neighborhood before or after the show!
Food Scene - Downtown Saint Paul
Inspired by the legacy of Herb Brooks and nestled in the history of the Minnesota Club, Herbie’s On The Park is a quintessential social house with a sense of camaraderie, intrigue and a nod to the playful.
Guests can expect an inviting and lively environment featuring upscale tavern fare and handcrafted classic cocktails. Going beyond the lunch, happy-hour and dinner menus, Herbie’s On The Park will also offer time friendly pre-event game day features along with Sunday brunch. Showcasing nostalgic nods and modern day flavor riffs, guests will gather together to savor and celebrate great sips, tastes and neighborly hospitality.
Herbie's On The Park
317 Washington StreetInspired by the legacy of Herb Brooks and nestled in the history of the Minnesota Club, Herbie’s On The Park is a quintessential social house with a sense of camaraderie, intrigue and a nod to the playful.
Guests can expect an inviting and lively environment featuring upscale tavern fare and handcrafted classic cocktails. Going beyond the lunch, happy-hour and dinner menus, Herbie’s On The Park will also offer time friendly pre-event game day features along with Sunday brunch. Showcasing nostalgic nods and modern day flavor riffs, guests will gather together to savor and celebrate great sips, tastes and neighborly hospitality.
Parlour St. Paul joined the West 7th Neighborhood in April of 2018. Taking all of the things that made Parlour Minneapolis what it is, the burger, old fashioned and atmosphere, we crossed over to St. Paul with a larger space and menu. We are West 7th Finer Diner from eggs served all day to boozy milkshakes, we have a seat for everyone.
Parlour St. Paul features four distinct spaces. The Minnesota room honors the warm atmosphere of historic St. Paul with community hightop and deep comfy booths. The diner brings guests closer to the action by offering counter seating that overlooks the kitchen and intimate banquette tables. The central lounge space combines the atmosphere of the diner and cocktail bar with cozy tables for two and plush booths for larger groups. The cocktail bar brings the ambiance of Parlour Minneapolis across the river to St. Paul with an expansive bar and additional banquette seating.
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Parlour St. Paul
267 7th St WParlour St. Paul joined the West 7th Neighborhood in April of 2018. Taking all of the things that made Parlour Minneapolis what it is, the burger, old fashioned and atmosphere, we crossed over to St. Paul with a larger space and menu. We are West 7th Finer Diner from eggs served all day to boozy milkshakes, we have a seat for everyone.
Parlour St. Paul features four distinct spaces. The Minnesota room honors the warm atmosphere of historic St. Paul with community hightop and deep comfy booths. The diner brings guests closer to the action by offering counter seating that overlooks the kitchen and intimate banquette tables. The central lounge space combines the atmosphere of the diner and cocktail bar with cozy tables for two and plush booths for larger groups. The cocktail bar brings the ambiance of Parlour Minneapolis across the river to St. Paul with an expansive bar and additional banquette seating.
Upscale American chain preparing steaks, seafood & cocktails in a sophisticated space.
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Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steak House
380 St Peter StUpscale American chain preparing steaks, seafood & cocktails in a sophisticated space.
Elegant Persian eatery preparing steaks, kebabs & pizza with a traditional oak-burning grill.
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Downtowner Woodfire Grill
253 7th St WElegant Persian eatery preparing steaks, kebabs & pizza with a traditional oak-burning grill.
Part of an Italian food complex, this cafeteria-style setup serves classic pastas, hot subs & pizza.
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Cossetta
211 7th St WPart of an Italian food complex, this cafeteria-style setup serves classic pastas, hot subs & pizza.
Pino's Pizzeria
55 5th Street EastTraditional pizza by-the-slice, calzones & soda are served over the counter.
The 7 Best Cheese Curds in Saint Paul & Minneapolis
Credit To Sean @ Discover The Cities
https://discoverthecities.com
The Best State Fair Substitution Curds!
Your classic bar, today! Great food, beer, and wine in a low-key environment.
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Bull's Horn Food and Drink
4563 S 34th AveThe Best State Fair Substitution Curds!
Your classic bar, today! Great food, beer, and wine in a low-key environment.
The most popular curds!
Here in Saint Paul, Minnesota you can find a number of pubs and burger places, but none compares to the one-of-a-kind, The Nook. The Nook is great food and a lively, fun experience every time. Whether it’s a quick bite, a few drinks with friends or a tasty dinner, you won’t be disappointed. Check out Ranham Bowling Center and stay for hours of fun and great food. Come and see for yourself today!
“The Nook is off the hook!” - Guy Fieri, host of “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”
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The Nook
492 Hamline Ave SThe most popular curds!
Here in Saint Paul, Minnesota you can find a number of pubs and burger places, but none compares to the one-of-a-kind, The Nook. The Nook is great food and a lively, fun experience every time. Whether it’s a quick bite, a few drinks with friends or a tasty dinner, you won’t be disappointed. Check out Ranham Bowling Center and stay for hours of fun and great food. Come and see for yourself today!
“The Nook is off the hook!” - Guy Fieri, host of “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”
Most underrated curds!
Located in East St. Paul, Brunson’s Pub is an awesome dive bar that we think has one of the most underrated burgers in the Twin Cities. Of course, no Minnesota dive bar would be complete without some delicious cheese curds. And Brunson’s passes this test with flying colors. Their curds are authentically local, too – they use St. Paul’s very own Summit Beer in their beer batter.
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Brunson's Pub
956 Payne AveMost underrated curds!
Located in East St. Paul, Brunson’s Pub is an awesome dive bar that we think has one of the most underrated burgers in the Twin Cities. Of course, no Minnesota dive bar would be complete without some delicious cheese curds. And Brunson’s passes this test with flying colors. Their curds are authentically local, too – they use St. Paul’s very own Summit Beer in their beer batter.
Most Unique Curds!
Red Cow’s curds have developed a bit of a cult following around the cities, thanks to some fresh Wisconsin cheese plus a super unique “triple berry ketchup” dipping sauce. These beer-battered chunks of goodness are delicious with every bite, and I’ve definitely brought plenty of tourists here for a rock-solid cheese curd experience.
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Red Cow
393 Selby AveMost Unique Curds!
Red Cow’s curds have developed a bit of a cult following around the cities, thanks to some fresh Wisconsin cheese plus a super unique “triple berry ketchup” dipping sauce. These beer-battered chunks of goodness are delicious with every bite, and I’ve definitely brought plenty of tourists here for a rock-solid cheese curd experience.
Best Smoked Curds!
Northbound smokehouse has a loyal following who passionately swear by their lightly smoked cheddar cheese curds. That smoke makes for a unique take on a classic – a subtle change that’s somehow true to its roots but fantastic nonetheless.
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Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub
2716 E 38th StBest Smoked Curds!
Northbound smokehouse has a loyal following who passionately swear by their lightly smoked cheddar cheese curds. That smoke makes for a unique take on a classic – a subtle change that’s somehow true to its roots but fantastic nonetheless.
Best Classic Curds with a Beer!
There’s just something about Groveland Tap’s neighborhood vibe that will have you wanting to order a beer off the lengthy tap list. Of course, once you do that, then there’s just something about the sipping a great beer in a St. Paul neighborhood bar that will have you wanting to order some cheese curds for snacking!
Thankfully, Groveland Tap’s solid food menu comes to the rescue here. They make some of the most perfectly done, classic cheese curds in St. Paul. They use fresh cheese straight from Wisconsin, mixed with a deliciously addicting chiptole ketchup for dipping. Cheers!
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Groveland Tap
1834 St Clair AveBest Classic Curds with a Beer!
There’s just something about Groveland Tap’s neighborhood vibe that will have you wanting to order a beer off the lengthy tap list. Of course, once you do that, then there’s just something about the sipping a great beer in a St. Paul neighborhood bar that will have you wanting to order some cheese curds for snacking!
Thankfully, Groveland Tap’s solid food menu comes to the rescue here. They make some of the most perfectly done, classic cheese curds in St. Paul. They use fresh cheese straight from Wisconsin, mixed with a deliciously addicting chiptole ketchup for dipping. Cheers!
Most popular curds!
If you get tired of dealing with the hype and crowds at The Nook, you can head to West 7th Street in St. Paul, just about 10 minutes away, and visit The Nook’s sister restaurant, Shamrocks. This Irish Pub boasts the exact same menu as The Nook, minus the wait. Including, you guessed it, the same legendary cheese curds.
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Shamrocks
995 7th Street WestMost popular curds!
If you get tired of dealing with the hype and crowds at The Nook, you can head to West 7th Street in St. Paul, just about 10 minutes away, and visit The Nook’s sister restaurant, Shamrocks. This Irish Pub boasts the exact same menu as The Nook, minus the wait. Including, you guessed it, the same legendary cheese curds.
Best Pizza in Saint Paul
Credit to Lily @ Discover the Cities
https://discoverthecities.com
Best Pizza In Downtown Saint Paul!
Big River Pizza sits in the heart of Lowertown, St. Paul. On the corner of 5th and Wall, this local pizza joint stares directly at the St. Paul Farmer’s Market, an homage to the shop’s humble beginnings as a mobile pizza-wagon, slinging succulent slices at farmers markets and outdoor events throughout the cities.
If the neon red “PIZZA” sign doesn’t lure you in, then a glimpse at the restaurant’s massive wood-fired oven might do it. That’s the tool of choice to fire up what Big River calls their “Minne-politan” style pizza – traditional Neapolitan style, but with ingredients sourced exclusively from local Minnesota vendors.
The result is a perfectly thin crust, topped with out-of-this-world flavor. Yeah, we double-dare you not to grab a quick slice during your next Farmer’s Market run. Good luck!
Address: 280 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
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Big River Pizza
280 5th St EBest Pizza In Downtown Saint Paul!
Big River Pizza sits in the heart of Lowertown, St. Paul. On the corner of 5th and Wall, this local pizza joint stares directly at the St. Paul Farmer’s Market, an homage to the shop’s humble beginnings as a mobile pizza-wagon, slinging succulent slices at farmers markets and outdoor events throughout the cities.
If the neon red “PIZZA” sign doesn’t lure you in, then a glimpse at the restaurant’s massive wood-fired oven might do it. That’s the tool of choice to fire up what Big River calls their “Minne-politan” style pizza – traditional Neapolitan style, but with ingredients sourced exclusively from local Minnesota vendors.
The result is a perfectly thin crust, topped with out-of-this-world flavor. Yeah, we double-dare you not to grab a quick slice during your next Farmer’s Market run. Good luck!
Address: 280 5th St E, St Paul, MN 55101
Best Casual Pizza Spot!
Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a quick and easy, honking slice of big ‘ole pizza. And when you are, familiar Cossetta’s is there for you. Just like it always has been… since 1911!
Yes, when it comes to the Saint Paul classics, it’s hard to argue that any pizza in the city is as legendary as Cossetta’s. Its history dates back to the original Michael Cossetta, who opened his Italian market after immigrating from Italy to St. Paul in the late 1800s. For the next century, that tiny food market stood in the same location, serving as a cornerstone of St. Paul’s “Little Italy” heritage through the entire 1900s.
Today, Cossetta’s sits at the same location as always, but fueled by the profits of decades worth of delicious food, The Cossetta Family recently finished a $25 million renovation of the space.
The tiny market is now a massive two story experience, complete with a bustling restaurant (served cafeteria-style), an authentic Italian Market, a patio overlooking the action of Saint Paul’s 7th street, and even an attached dessert cafe!
And while “cafeteria-style” and “delicious pizza” aren’t usually two descriptions that go together, you’re just gonna have to trust us on this one. And if you don’t trust us, trust the 110+ years of history.
Address: 211 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102
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Cossetta
211 7th St WBest Casual Pizza Spot!
Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a quick and easy, honking slice of big ‘ole pizza. And when you are, familiar Cossetta’s is there for you. Just like it always has been… since 1911!
Yes, when it comes to the Saint Paul classics, it’s hard to argue that any pizza in the city is as legendary as Cossetta’s. Its history dates back to the original Michael Cossetta, who opened his Italian market after immigrating from Italy to St. Paul in the late 1800s. For the next century, that tiny food market stood in the same location, serving as a cornerstone of St. Paul’s “Little Italy” heritage through the entire 1900s.
Today, Cossetta’s sits at the same location as always, but fueled by the profits of decades worth of delicious food, The Cossetta Family recently finished a $25 million renovation of the space.
The tiny market is now a massive two story experience, complete with a bustling restaurant (served cafeteria-style), an authentic Italian Market, a patio overlooking the action of Saint Paul’s 7th street, and even an attached dessert cafe!
And while “cafeteria-style” and “delicious pizza” aren’t usually two descriptions that go together, you’re just gonna have to trust us on this one. And if you don’t trust us, trust the 110+ years of history.
Address: 211 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Best Fancy Pizza!
When Mucci’s took over a tiny neighborhood building in what, at the time, was St. Paul’s somewhat sleepy West Seventh Neighborhood, we were excited. But also a little concerned.
While the staff had an impressive resume (these are the same peeps who run Lowertown’s incredible burger/brunch spot, Saint Dinette) our opening visit saw a frighteningly empty restaurant, housed in an easy to miss building.
All those concerns melted away when we tried the food…
Mucci’s is a full Italian restaurant, which means its easy to overlook the pizza in the midst of all the lasagne love. But give that pizza a try, and… oh my…
Two words: Fried. Crust.
Yeah, you’ll be craving another bite as soon as the first hits your lips, plus the same incredible toppings used on their award winning pasta (Like the fan-favorite “Bella” pizza – think wild mushrooms, mascarpone, carmelized onions, and fresh argula) Mucci’s pizza is chef-driven, in all the right ways.
It didn’t take long to catch on either. Word about Mucci’s incredible food spread like wildfire. While the location still looks sleepy from the outside, (Mucci’s still hasn’t bothered putting up an actual sign on its unmarked building, instead opting for a 3×2 sidewalk stand that you might miss if you blink) inside you’ll find a packed space at all hours of the day, with a consistent 30 minute wait on weekends.
Don’t worry though, Mucci’s pizza’s totally worth the wait.
Address: 786 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Muccis Pizzeria & Restaurant
Best Fancy Pizza!
When Mucci’s took over a tiny neighborhood building in what, at the time, was St. Paul’s somewhat sleepy West Seventh Neighborhood, we were excited. But also a little concerned.
While the staff had an impressive resume (these are the same peeps who run Lowertown’s incredible burger/brunch spot, Saint Dinette) our opening visit saw a frighteningly empty restaurant, housed in an easy to miss building.
All those concerns melted away when we tried the food…
Mucci’s is a full Italian restaurant, which means its easy to overlook the pizza in the midst of all the lasagne love. But give that pizza a try, and… oh my…
Two words: Fried. Crust.
Yeah, you’ll be craving another bite as soon as the first hits your lips, plus the same incredible toppings used on their award winning pasta (Like the fan-favorite “Bella” pizza – think wild mushrooms, mascarpone, carmelized onions, and fresh argula) Mucci’s pizza is chef-driven, in all the right ways.
It didn’t take long to catch on either. Word about Mucci’s incredible food spread like wildfire. While the location still looks sleepy from the outside, (Mucci’s still hasn’t bothered putting up an actual sign on its unmarked building, instead opting for a 3×2 sidewalk stand that you might miss if you blink) inside you’ll find a packed space at all hours of the day, with a consistent 30 minute wait on weekends.
Don’t worry though, Mucci’s pizza’s totally worth the wait.
Address: 786 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Punch founder John Soranno fell in love with Neapolitan pizza while growing up in Milan, Italy. In 1996, he channeled this love into the opening of the first Punch location, in Highland Park, Minnesota. Since then, his pizza has taken Minnesota by storm, and Punch Neapolitan Pizza now includes a dozen locations scattered across the Twin Cities.
With all the different stores, you might mistake Punch for some overrated, chain-quality pizza. You’d be wrong.
Oh, so very wrong…
Despite the expansion, Punch is still turning out wood-fired pizza that’s as delicious as ever. Each pizza still comes out of the flaming hot oven with perfect fire-kissed crust, stringy flavorful cheese, and premium toppings. If you’re looking to experience a Twin Cities staple, you can’t go wrong with Punch.
Address: 769 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
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Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand AvePunch founder John Soranno fell in love with Neapolitan pizza while growing up in Milan, Italy. In 1996, he channeled this love into the opening of the first Punch location, in Highland Park, Minnesota. Since then, his pizza has taken Minnesota by storm, and Punch Neapolitan Pizza now includes a dozen locations scattered across the Twin Cities.
With all the different stores, you might mistake Punch for some overrated, chain-quality pizza. You’d be wrong.
Oh, so very wrong…
Despite the expansion, Punch is still turning out wood-fired pizza that’s as delicious as ever. Each pizza still comes out of the flaming hot oven with perfect fire-kissed crust, stringy flavorful cheese, and premium toppings. If you’re looking to experience a Twin Cities staple, you can’t go wrong with Punch.
Address: 769 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Best Neighborhood Takeout!
The Pizza Shop is our vote for the best “neighborhood takeout” shop in St. Paul.
This place is truly under the radar, with a website that barely works and an unassuming location across from a gas station. But inside, you’ll find a passionate owner, who looks to be straight from the East Coast. He’ll be working the shop at all hours of the day, making sure his tangy, square cut MN-style pizza stays up to the quality that locals love and expect.
Cash only. Would you expect anything else?
Address: 1037 Dodd Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55118
The Pizza Shop West St Paul
1037 Dodd RdBest Neighborhood Takeout!
The Pizza Shop is our vote for the best “neighborhood takeout” shop in St. Paul.
This place is truly under the radar, with a website that barely works and an unassuming location across from a gas station. But inside, you’ll find a passionate owner, who looks to be straight from the East Coast. He’ll be working the shop at all hours of the day, making sure his tangy, square cut MN-style pizza stays up to the quality that locals love and expect.
Cash only. Would you expect anything else?
Address: 1037 Dodd Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55118
Favorite Dive Bar Pizza!
Here you’ll find classic thin-crust, extra-cheesy, square cut pizza at prices so affordable, you can’t help but order a $3.75 tap BOMB (beer of the month) to go along with it. Cheers.
Address: 919 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Skinner’s
919 Randolph AvenueFavorite Dive Bar Pizza!
Here you’ll find classic thin-crust, extra-cheesy, square cut pizza at prices so affordable, you can’t help but order a $3.75 tap BOMB (beer of the month) to go along with it. Cheers.
Address: 919 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55102
Yelper's Favorite Pizza!
With over 200 reviews at a 4.5 star average rating, this often-overlooked spot on the North side consistently scores some of the highest online reviews around.
And for good reason. The way Mama’s Pizza builds its pizza is symbolic of the restaurant itself. Here, they layer sauce and toppings directly on the crust, and then cover everything with a thick layer of cheese. What you get is a pizza with everything hidden underneath a blanket of melted cheese, a fitting presentation for restaurant housed in a plain, unassuming stucco building on the outskirts of town.
So if you’re somehow fooled into thinking Mama’s pizza is just another pizza, or just another Italian restaurant, your first bite will certainly change your mind.
Address: 961 Rice Street, Saint Paul MN 55117
Mama's Pizza
961 Rice StYelper's Favorite Pizza!
With over 200 reviews at a 4.5 star average rating, this often-overlooked spot on the North side consistently scores some of the highest online reviews around.
And for good reason. The way Mama’s Pizza builds its pizza is symbolic of the restaurant itself. Here, they layer sauce and toppings directly on the crust, and then cover everything with a thick layer of cheese. What you get is a pizza with everything hidden underneath a blanket of melted cheese, a fitting presentation for restaurant housed in a plain, unassuming stucco building on the outskirts of town.
So if you’re somehow fooled into thinking Mama’s pizza is just another pizza, or just another Italian restaurant, your first bite will certainly change your mind.
Address: 961 Rice Street, Saint Paul MN 55117
Most Unique Pizza!
Okay, technically this one isn’t in St. Paul. QC Pizza actually sits 15 minutes north, in Mahtomedi, MN.
That said, we had to include QC on our list for one simple reason. QC Pizza rocks some of the most unique, wild, and surprisingly delicious pizza flavors anywhere.
QC’s Kinda Big Dill Pizza – and yes, that’s a Dill Pickle Pizza – put this place on the map. (Sounds crazy? Maybe… but one bite and we promise you’ll be a believer…)
Since then, QC encored that offering with all sorts of other creative flavors.
BLT pizza? Sure!
Taco pizza? Why not!
Wild Rice pizza? Only in Minnesota!
Address: 3150 Century Ave N Mahtomedi, MN 55115
QC Pizza
3150 Century Avenue NorthMost Unique Pizza!
Okay, technically this one isn’t in St. Paul. QC Pizza actually sits 15 minutes north, in Mahtomedi, MN.
That said, we had to include QC on our list for one simple reason. QC Pizza rocks some of the most unique, wild, and surprisingly delicious pizza flavors anywhere.
QC’s Kinda Big Dill Pizza – and yes, that’s a Dill Pickle Pizza – put this place on the map. (Sounds crazy? Maybe… but one bite and we promise you’ll be a believer…)
Since then, QC encored that offering with all sorts of other creative flavors.
BLT pizza? Sure!
Taco pizza? Why not!
Wild Rice pizza? Only in Minnesota!
Address: 3150 Century Ave N Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Best beer pairing pizza!
Pizza and beer. If there’s a better match, we’re hard pressed to find it.
That’s where Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza comes in.
Housed right next door to Saint Paul’s Tin Whisker’s Brewery, this pizza carries a serious situational advantage. Down a couple pints of Wheatstone Bridge, and the brewery will let you call up Black Sheep and get your pizza delivered right to the tap room! It’s a beautiful relationship…
Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that Black Sheep’s pizza, baked with love in that oh-so-wonderful coal oven, is absolutely delicious.
Address: 512 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55102
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Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
600 N Washington AveBest beer pairing pizza!
Pizza and beer. If there’s a better match, we’re hard pressed to find it.
That’s where Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza comes in.
Housed right next door to Saint Paul’s Tin Whisker’s Brewery, this pizza carries a serious situational advantage. Down a couple pints of Wheatstone Bridge, and the brewery will let you call up Black Sheep and get your pizza delivered right to the tap room! It’s a beautiful relationship…
Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that Black Sheep’s pizza, baked with love in that oh-so-wonderful coal oven, is absolutely delicious.
Address: 512 N. Robert St., St. Paul, MN 55102
Best Pre-Wild Game Pizza!
If you haven’t downed a quick Zamboni’s pizza and a beer before or after a Minnesota Wild game, can you even call yourself a Minnesotan?
We love this spot for so many reasons.
You can either purchase by the pie or the slice, which really comes in handy depending on how long before game-time.
Every slice we’ve ever had comes cooked to perfection and piled high with ingredients.
The staff here is awesome.
Oh, and bonus points for those epic Wings.
Address: 184 W 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55102
Zamboni's Pizza
174 7th Street WestBest Pre-Wild Game Pizza!
If you haven’t downed a quick Zamboni’s pizza and a beer before or after a Minnesota Wild game, can you even call yourself a Minnesotan?
We love this spot for so many reasons.
You can either purchase by the pie or the slice, which really comes in handy depending on how long before game-time.
Every slice we’ve ever had comes cooked to perfection and piled high with ingredients.
The staff here is awesome.
Oh, and bonus points for those epic Wings.
Address: 184 W 7th St, St. Paul, MN 55102
Best Pizza in Minneapolis
Credit to Sean @ Discover the Twin Cities
https://discoverthecities.com/best-pizza-minneapolis/
Best Fancy Pizza!
At this point, it’s probably fair to crown Ann Kim as The Twin Cities Pizza Queen. She owns three different pizza shops around town, all worthy of being on this list for one reason or another.
The original of those three is Pizzeria Lola. Opened in 2006, Pizzeria Lola took the Twin Cities pizza scene by storm with its creative takes on wood-fired pizza.
Nothing symbolizes that effort more perfectly than the Korean BBQ pizza. It’s an unusual yet fantastic combination of beef short ribs, scallions, and a soy chili sauce. Similarly, there’s the Lady Zaza that blew Guy Fieri away during his Diner’s, Drive-Ins, and Dives visit. Definitely a must-try on a menu that’s packed with delicious choices.
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Pizzeria Lola
5557 Xerxes Ave SBest Fancy Pizza!
At this point, it’s probably fair to crown Ann Kim as The Twin Cities Pizza Queen. She owns three different pizza shops around town, all worthy of being on this list for one reason or another.
The original of those three is Pizzeria Lola. Opened in 2006, Pizzeria Lola took the Twin Cities pizza scene by storm with its creative takes on wood-fired pizza.
Nothing symbolizes that effort more perfectly than the Korean BBQ pizza. It’s an unusual yet fantastic combination of beef short ribs, scallions, and a soy chili sauce. Similarly, there’s the Lady Zaza that blew Guy Fieri away during his Diner’s, Drive-Ins, and Dives visit. Definitely a must-try on a menu that’s packed with delicious choices.
Best Award-Winning Pizza!
While Pizzeria Lola is the original, it’s Ann Kim’s Young Joni that won her the prestigious James Beard award for Best Chef in the Midwest.
That’s big praise, and thankfully, the food absolutely lives up to the hype.
At Young Joni, you’ll find the same awesome pizza menu at Pizzeria Lola, but with addition of a ton of fantastic entrees and side dishes like New Caledonia prawns, Chicken Wings, and of course, Korean Beef Short Ribs. (Surprisingly, our personal favorite is the Cauliflower vegetable plate though. It’s absolutely to die for…)
Oh, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that Young Joni also features one of the best cocktail menus in the Twin Cities, complete with a secret speakeasy in the back.
Address: 165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Young Joni back bar
165 13th Avenue NortheastBest Award-Winning Pizza!
While Pizzeria Lola is the original, it’s Ann Kim’s Young Joni that won her the prestigious James Beard award for Best Chef in the Midwest.
That’s big praise, and thankfully, the food absolutely lives up to the hype.
At Young Joni, you’ll find the same awesome pizza menu at Pizzeria Lola, but with addition of a ton of fantastic entrees and side dishes like New Caledonia prawns, Chicken Wings, and of course, Korean Beef Short Ribs. (Surprisingly, our personal favorite is the Cauliflower vegetable plate though. It’s absolutely to die for…)
Oh, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that Young Joni also features one of the best cocktail menus in the Twin Cities, complete with a secret speakeasy in the back.
Address: 165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Best Thin Crust Pizza!
Although technically a suburb of Minneapolis, this Edina hot-spot is worth making the drive. Here, Ann Kim goes back to her days living in a New York apartment, and the result is her take on perfect, wood-fired, New York style pizza.
In true NYC fashion, its available either by the slice or the pie.
Address: 3904 Sunnyside Road, Edina, MN 55424
Website: Hello Pizza
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Hello Pizza
3904 Sunnyside RdBest Thin Crust Pizza!
Although technically a suburb of Minneapolis, this Edina hot-spot is worth making the drive. Here, Ann Kim goes back to her days living in a New York apartment, and the result is her take on perfect, wood-fired, New York style pizza.
In true NYC fashion, its available either by the slice or the pie.
Address: 3904 Sunnyside Road, Edina, MN 55424
Website: Hello Pizza
Best Neighborhood Pizza Joint!
Minneapolis’s Northeast neighborhood is known for its artsy culture and delicious food, and Element Wood Fire Pizza exemplifies that better than anywhere else.
At Element, you’ll find a small building with a big oven. Thankfully, that oven turns out amazing pizzas as fast as the hungry neighborhood can order them.
What we especially love about Element is that despite the thin crust and fast cooking time, their pizzas come loaded with the cheese. Us Minnesotans wouldn’t have it any other way…
Address: 96 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Element Wood Fire Pizza
96 Broadway St NEBest Neighborhood Pizza Joint!
Minneapolis’s Northeast neighborhood is known for its artsy culture and delicious food, and Element Wood Fire Pizza exemplifies that better than anywhere else.
At Element, you’ll find a small building with a big oven. Thankfully, that oven turns out amazing pizzas as fast as the hungry neighborhood can order them.
What we especially love about Element is that despite the thin crust and fast cooking time, their pizzas come loaded with the cheese. Us Minnesotans wouldn’t have it any other way…
Address: 96 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Most Unique Pizza!
Put simply: Boludo pizza is out of this world.
It’s out of this country, at least. Boludo is traditionally a Argentinian restaurant, but they decided to branch our from their amazing empanadas and craft up a Buenos Aires inspired pizza.
What’s a pizza from Buenos Aires taste like? Unbelievable, apparently.
We here are DTC aren’t exactly chefs and we’re far from true food critics, so we all collectively struggled to pinpoint exactly what makes Boludo’s pizza stand so far above the rest. Perfect crust and perfect cheese are the obvious choices, but there’s definitely something else… some kind of special seasoning that none of us could put our fingers on, nor could we stop eating it.
We won’t even embarrass ourselves trying to guess any further, although a quick bit of research makes us think Maldon sea salt might be a contributor. Either way, you’ve gotta try this pizza. It’s absolutely some of the most unique and most incredible pizza in the Twin Cities.
Address 1: 3749 Nicolett Ave Minneapolis, MN 55409
Address 2: 530 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415
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Boludo
8 Nicollet AveMost Unique Pizza!
Put simply: Boludo pizza is out of this world.
It’s out of this country, at least. Boludo is traditionally a Argentinian restaurant, but they decided to branch our from their amazing empanadas and craft up a Buenos Aires inspired pizza.
What’s a pizza from Buenos Aires taste like? Unbelievable, apparently.
We here are DTC aren’t exactly chefs and we’re far from true food critics, so we all collectively struggled to pinpoint exactly what makes Boludo’s pizza stand so far above the rest. Perfect crust and perfect cheese are the obvious choices, but there’s definitely something else… some kind of special seasoning that none of us could put our fingers on, nor could we stop eating it.
We won’t even embarrass ourselves trying to guess any further, although a quick bit of research makes us think Maldon sea salt might be a contributor. Either way, you’ve gotta try this pizza. It’s absolutely some of the most unique and most incredible pizza in the Twin Cities.
Address 1: 3749 Nicolett Ave Minneapolis, MN 55409
Address 2: 530 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55415