Incredible Restaurants Along Selby Avenue

From French pastries to Southern classics, this street has become a popular stretch for top-notch restaurants.

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Cathedral Hill
Selby West
Rondo
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One Street. Endless Possibilities.

From the busy cross street of Snelling Avenue in Selby West, stretching through the historic Rondo neighborhood and ending in the shade of the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul, Selby Avenue has become a popular stretch connecting communities to local flavor one fork at a time.

Cathedral Hill

Restaurant Aubergiene

Conceptualized by a husband and wife duo that has an exquisite taste for extraordinary restaurants, this approachable, yet innovative French eatery provides guests with a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience.

Nina’s Coffee Café

Located inside the historic Blair Arcade building is this cozy coffee cafe is notorious for its stunning architecture and equally as delicious specialty coffee drinks and baked goods.

La Grolla

Tucked inside a historic brick building, La Grolla’s large windows into its intimate dining room glitter with soft candlelight in the evenings. Inside the menu is upscale Italian perfect for special date nights.

Yumi

This restaurant has built a reputation on its ginormous, artfully prepared Yumi rolls that are both fun to order and attempt to tackle in just one or two bites. Other Japanese snacks on the menu include crispy, spicy shrimp and big bowls of ramen.

French Hen

This quaint cafe blends French and Creole flavors to craft decadent brunch classics sourced from fresh, local ingredients. By evening, the space transforms into an neo-neapolitan pizza joint

Moscow on the Hill

This stunning Russian restaurant has been a longstanding icon of the Cathedral Hill neighborhood for over 30 years. This cozy eatery is home to plenty of creamy, hearty dishes and boasts a stellar vodka bar for the perfect mid-afternoon pick-me-up.

Tasca Madrid and San Roman Bakery & Deli

By day, San Roman Bakery & Deli, Tasca Madrid is a Spanish style dining experience specializing in authentic cuisine and culture. This restaurant is only open in the evenings, making it the perfect new date night spot in the city.

The High Hat

This cozy neighborhood gem is a brunch haven for the early risers. Serving breakfast seven days a week,
Red Cow

This local chain is host to elevated bar food favorites. The menu features a vast selection of innovative burgers piled high with savory toppings, and to wash it all down, an extensive craft beer, wine, and cocktail list.

Wee Claddagh

A smaller outpost of West 7th’s Claddagh Coffee serves coffee and a few fresh baked treats and gluten free donuts from Sift Bakery.

W.A. Frost & Company

This famed eatery has been serving up award-wining contemporary cuisine since 1975. Deemed as the most romantic restaurant in the neighborhood—and arguably the Twin Cities—it is a must-stop during your visit to Cathedral Hill.

Discover Cathedral Hill

Cathedral Hill is home to a collection of architectural wonders, including the ever so stunning Cathedral of Saint Paul that sits on the highest point of the city. Enjoy a full selection of dining options from bakeries and coffee shops to fine dining and cultural cuisine. Book lovers will especially adore this must-see area as F. Scott Fitzgerald's childhood home is located here, to which he described it as, "a house below the average on a street above the average."

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Selby West

Pauly’s Pub & Grill

A neighborhood hangout that fuses Irish charm with American classics. Most notable for the mouth-watering smash burgers, it is also the perfect place to toast your pint to a good time.

Rose Street Patisserie

A neighborhood patisserie located on the corner of Selby and Snelling Avenues that is filled with authentic French goodies for breakfast, lunch, and dessert.

yum! Kitchen & Bakery

Serving up seasonal from-scratch food and divine baked goods (get the Patti Cake) for dine-in and takeout in the heard of the Selby West neighborhood.

Lowboy Coffee Bar

This 90s music inspired coffee concept by High Hat owner, Michael Noyes, brings herbaceous espresso and matcha drinks in cool, laid back setting.

Discover Selby West

This neighborhood, marked by the intersection of Selby and Snelling Avenues, is a blend of Minnesota spirit and European-inspired charm. Here you'll find quirky gifts, vintage gems, and tasty eats from local favorites.

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Rondo

Hamburguesas el Gordo

Grab a mile-high stacked burger and feast on an enormous menu featuring hunger crushing options like Mexican street-style hot dogs, boxes of tacos, and smothered asada fries.

Golden Thyme Restaurant & Café

Warm and welcoming jazzy vibes fill this cafe that’s been a part of the fabric of the community for over twenty years. In May 2025, Golden Thyme reopened under new ownership with the Rondo Community Land Trust to feature two concepts, a New Orleans-style fine dining experience and a casual cafe, just a few blocks from one another in the Rondo neighborhood.

2Scoops Ice Cream Eatery

An old fashioned corner scoop shop that features classic and innovative ice cream flavors paired with homemade waffle cones alongside a menu of savory snacks like pizza, chili dogs, and pulled pork sandwiches. 2

J. Selby’s

This vegan eatery reimagines comfort food favorites into tasty plant-based dishes including a double-stacked burger with special sauce and cauliflower Buffalo wings.

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Discover Rondo

Prior to the construction of Interstate 94, Rondo was once the heart of Saint Paul's most prominent African American community. Today, the community's rich history and pride lives on through annual community celebrations, thriving businesses and educational public art installations.

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