Best New Restaurants in Saint Paul
Make sure you’re on top of all the newest restaurant openings in the Capital City.*
The Saint Paul culinary scene continues to grow. Check out the city's newest restaurant openings:
Spring Break
Coming Soon: Spring 2023
Restaurateurs Brian and Sarah Ingram, owners of Hope Breakfast Bar and The Gnome, are opening an ’80s-themed restaurant next door to their up-and-coming supper club The Apostle across from Xcel Energy Center. The restaurant, which will be called Spring Break, will be in the lobby of the new Courtyard by Marriott and will open in spring 2023.
Rafiki Coffee & Cafe
Coming Soon: January 2023
Rafiki Coffee & Cafe is a BIPOC-owned coffee shop, located in the Midway Saint Paul neighborhood. In addition to brewing delicious coffee, their mission is to build a more resilient, flourishing, and connected community one coffee cup and conversation at a time.
Bar+Cart Lounge and Restaurant
Opened: December 2022
Bar+Cart Lounge and Restaurant is the newest hot spot on Grand Avenue created by Ralena Young and Brian Riess. With previous restaurant experience working for the same restaurant group, the pair have carefully crafted an experience for guests that are authentic to them to complement food and cocktail menus. Overall, their space welcomes people from all walks of life who are looking for an escape from their responsibilities and troubles.
sweetgreen
Opened: November 2022
sweetgreen, the popular healthy, fresh, fast-casual restaurant has found its way to the Twin Cities! Stop by their brand new downtown location on the corner of Grand Avenue and Grotto Street for seasonal, made-from-scratch bowls, plates, and sides made with locally sourced ingredients.
Apostle Supper Club
Opened October 2022
Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, Apostle Supper Club is the newest Purpose Driven Restaurant by Chef Brian Ingram. From the pregame party patio to the piano lounge to the gourmet supper club service, this alter ego dining experience is infused with 1960’s Palm Springs ambiance featuring classic dishes deconstructed and reimagined with a sense of comfort and adventure, making the menu the star of the supper club show.
Chances Tavern
Opened October 2022
Movin' on up, to the East side! Chances Tavern is the newest addition to Payne Avenue and little brother to Brunson's Pub located down the road. Chances Tavern will feature a full bar and bites, so you can expect a delectable food menu on par with our Brunson's, but with its own unique twist.
Root Cafe at Indigenous Roots Cultural Center
Roots Cafe is a youth lead creative economic development program incubated by International Indigenous Youth Council- Twin Cities Chapter and Indigenous Roots, a St. Paul-based organization centered on promoting holistic well-being through Indigenous arts, traditions and culture. All coffee is sourced from Spirit Mountain Roasting Co., a Native American-owned coffee company located in Yuma, Arizona.
Em Que Viet
Opened July 2022
Em Que Viet is a new and family-owned Vietnamese restaurant on in Saint Paul. Known for their giant egg rolls on-a-stick, Em Que Viet has expanded and made its way across the river to Grand Avenue in addition to its Northeast Minneapolis location.
Abogado's Cafe
Opened June 2022
Abogado's Cafe is the first Latina-owned coffee shop in the Twin Cities and the first law-themed coffee cafe in the US that serves specialty, law-themed coffee drinks. The husband and wife owners are both Abogados (lawyers) and native Hondurans with a passion for coffee and law.
Noyes & Cutler
Opened June 2022
Introducing Lowertown's modern steakhouse and newest hot spot, Noyes & Cutler. With celebrity chef Justin Sutherland as the culinary director and chef Aaron Cave, most recently of The Gnome as executive chef, the menu is full of classic-made-unique bites and cocktails. Open for weekend brunch as well.
Papa Legba Lounge
Opened June 2022
Located on the West Side, Papa Legba Lounge is a place where you can experience great company with relaxing music. The concept of Papa Legba’s lounge offers a glimpse into the world of musical greats who have passed over. Legba Lounge is the perfect place to stop in for a drink, meet for happy hour, have brunch and more.
Lost Fox
Opened June 2022
Located in Lowertown, Lost Fox has finally opened as a full-service restaurant in addition to its identity as a coffeehouse. Owners Annie and Michael Rose are the ultimate duo because together they have 30+ years of both restaurants and coffee experience.
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*Visit Saint Paul updates this rotating list of restaurants as often as possible.
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