East Side Eats

Equating to nearly 1/3 of the entire city of Saint Paul, the East Side is a treasure trove of local eateries that pack a tasty punch.

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The East Side business community is dynamic, diverse, and delicious. Explore a collection of innovative dining experiences from long-standing Saint Paul icons to artistic takes on classic favorites.

Brunson’s Pub

As an ode to Benjamin Brunson, one of Saint Paul's original land surveyors, this neighborhood pub is a space that prides itself in maintaining the historic charm of the community through handcrafted bites and sips and the owner's longstanding ties to the East Side community.

Caydence Records & Coffee

A creative community space that serves up fresh-brewed sips sourced from Five Watt Coffee and an incredible selection of new and used vinyl records, cds, and cassettes to shop.

Burnt Chicken

From pop-ups to Payne Avenue, Burnt Chicken is a community staple for comfort food classics. Drawing from Cajun and Creole tradition, Chef Collins uses bold seasoning and rich flavor to create juicy, handcrafted chicken tenders and sandwiches that are second to none.

CrowBar

What once was the blacksmith room for Hamm's Brewery, is now Minnesota's first women-owned whiskey distillery called Volier Spirits. Stop in this vibey pop up bar for exquisite cocktails and mocktails in artistically crafted space.

Hmong Village

Saint Paul is home to one of the largest Hmong populations in the nation! Celebrate and honor this vibrant culture in our community by exploring this ultimate indoor shopping experience featuring over 250 authentic food & merchandise vendors to browse.

JUCHE

This Payne Avenue joint is suited for those who want to immerse themselves into the lively Korean lounge culture to bond over food, drinks, and great comradery.

Karibu Grocery and Deli

This fast casual deli specializes in delicious East African, Afro-Mediterranean and American cuisine and also features home-cooking essentials and take-and-bake halal meals in the adjacent market.

Mañana Restaurant and Pupuseria

Located on Arcade Street, this Salvadorian restaurant is the ultimate spot to delve into over 15 varieties of pupusas (a thick corn or rice flatbread stuffed with delicious savory filling). Plus, enjoy a selection of burritos, meat platters, tacos, and more!

Saint Paul Brewing Company

Located in what was formerly the Hamm's Brewery site, this historic East Side gem is home to great beer, modern twists on bar fare classics, and a whimsical dog-friendly and award-winning patio during the warm summer season.

Tongue in Cheek

This casual fine-dining restaurant features unique, yet approachable takes on global cuisine sourced from sustainable ingredients. Stop in to try their teasers, beautifully crafted 2-3 bite taster appetizers created to set the meal's tone and encourage culinary exploration.

Yarusso Bros Italian Restaurant

Francesco Yarusso and his sons took over the business back in 1937 and it's only grown as an Eastside tradition since then. Yarusso's remains as one of the oldest operating restaurants in town and was one of the cornerstones of the Swede Hollow Italian American community. The menu features classic Italian favorites like spaghetti and meatballs to eggplant parmesan.

Play on Payne Summertime Plaza

From June 1 through August 30, enjoy a free place to connect with locals, play lawn games, delve into delicious cuisine from nearby restaurants on the plaza patio, and tune in to the World Cup soccer games during outdoor viewing parties for the 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. games on Fridays-Saturdays at the Plaza on Payne Avenue.

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