Katie's Guidebook for Saint Paul Midway Area
Food Scene
Fasika Restaurant
510 Snelling Ave NBest Ethiopian restaurant in town!
Delicious, affordable, independently owned. Occasionally offers excellent music acts, either free, or small cover charge.
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Ginkgo Coffeehouse
721 Snelling Ave NDelicious, affordable, independently owned. Occasionally offers excellent music acts, either free, or small cover charge.
Excellent food! Family-owned for many years. Friendly, fast, delicious and very affordable.
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Black Sea
737 Snelling Ave NExcellent food! Family-owned for many years. Friendly, fast, delicious and very affordable.
Traditional Russian restaurant, vodka bar, patio, happy hour
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Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby AveTraditional Russian restaurant, vodka bar, patio, happy hour
Step back in time. One of my favorite spots. Take a look at their website. Here's a quote:
"The Commodore is one of Saint Paul’s oldest and most famous establishments, which will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2020. It is the Twin Cities only remaining glamorous and romantic bar & restaurant from the Jazz Age, recently meticulously restored. The Commodore welcomes its guests to enjoy affordable creatively reimagined classic cocktail and dining options in an incomparable setting."
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The Commodore Bar & Restaurant
79 Western Ave NStep back in time. One of my favorite spots. Take a look at their website. Here's a quote:
"The Commodore is one of Saint Paul’s oldest and most famous establishments, which will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2020. It is the Twin Cities only remaining glamorous and romantic bar & restaurant from the Jazz Age, recently meticulously restored. The Commodore welcomes its guests to enjoy affordable creatively reimagined classic cocktail and dining options in an incomparable setting."
Elegant old school type experience. Excellent service and cuisine.
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The Lexington
1096 Grand AveElegant old school type experience. Excellent service and cuisine.
Sip to your heart’s content. Broad selection of craft beers, nice variety of food options, fun atmosphere, great summer patio.
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The Happy Gnome
498 Selby AveSip to your heart’s content. Broad selection of craft beers, nice variety of food options, fun atmosphere, great summer patio.
Landmark venue with one of the best patios in the Twin Cities. Food is great, full bar, good, happy hour.
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W. A. Frost and Company
374 Selby AveLandmark venue with one of the best patios in the Twin Cities. Food is great, full bar, good, happy hour.
Mirror of Korea
Excellent Korean food! Just 2 blocks away.
BlackStack Brewing
755 Prior Ave NBeer within walking distance. Need I say more?
Shopping
Midway Shopping Center
1360 University Ave WConvenient, small mall.
Rosedale Center
1595 MN-36Largest mall in the U.S. Accessible in 20 minutes by car. Also can get there via light rail: 5-6 blocks to the Green Line, then transfer to Blue Line.
Mall of America
Largest mall in the U.S. Accessible in 20 minutes by car. Also can get there via light rail: 5-6 blocks to the Green Line, then transfer to Blue Line.
Sightseeing
It is a beautiful building and the exhibits are always changing and always fascinating. Must visit if you have time.
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Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdIt is a beautiful building and the exhibits are always changing and always fascinating. Must visit if you have time.
IKathidrali kaSaint Paul
239 Selby AveGorgeous cathedral--free to visit.
Newell Park
Sweet little park just a few blocks away.
Twin City Model Railroad Museum
668 Transfer RdIf you like trains, this is a must!
Entertainment
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington StIncredible shows/concerts.
Home of our Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer team! Go Loons!! Allianz opened in April 2019 -- try to get to a soccer game if possible, during your stay. Located just 1.2 miles from our place.
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Allianz Field
400 Snelling Ave NHome of our Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer team! Go Loons!! Allianz opened in April 2019 -- try to get to a soccer game if possible, during your stay. Located just 1.2 miles from our place.
Just a half mile down the block, you'll find this gem! Several of guests have mentioned having a fabulous time there. Their website bills it as "a whimsical destination of amusements and entertainment featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball and arcade games." We haven't been there, but it sure sounds fun!
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Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NJust a half mile down the block, you'll find this gem! Several of guests have mentioned having a fabulous time there. Their website bills it as "a whimsical destination of amusements and entertainment featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball and arcade games." We haven't been there, but it sure sounds fun!