Lowertown Eats
This urban center welcomes visitors to delve into a variety of eateries spanning from chill breweries, rooftop hangouts, quaint bakeries, and more!
Cafes & Coffee Shops
Eggdonut's Cafe
Located across the street from CHS Field, is this cozy cafe packed with bold flavor. Enjoy a savory egg donut (donut-shaped scrambled egg accompanied by your choice of fillings) and pair it with a caffeinated pick-me-up sourced from True Stone Coffee Roasters.
So Yen Desserts
This delicious bakery across the street from the iconic Saint Paul Farmer's market features a fusion of sweet flavors inspired by Italian, Thai and Hmong cuisines. Known for their hand-rolled brioche donuts, the bakery is also home to a selection of cheesecakes, crepe cakes, panna cotta and congee. But hurry fast! The donuts sell out each morning in less than two hours!
The Buttered Tin
Buttered Tin has brunch down to an art form. The award-winning all-day breakfast and lunch menu includes a wide variety of tasty eats, from the uniquely tasty huevos rancheros benedict to classic breakfast sandwiches, biscuits & gravy and buttermilk pancakes.
Lost Fox
Looking for a place to post up and get some work done? Lost Fox is your spot. With ample seating, you can spread out or meet with colleagues over your favorite caffeinated beverage. But don't stop there! Throughout the day, this space transforms providing lunch, happy hour, and even dinner!
Breweries
Barrel Theory
The cozy taproom at Barrel Theory offers a diverse set of beers ranging from barrel aged stouts to sours, to Double IPAs for the brave drinkers in the group. Just a stones-throw from the field, you don’t want to miss it!
Gambit Brewing Company
This laid-back microbrewery features a collection of exceptional brews and artisanal seltzer cocktails. Stop in to taste one of their rotating selections alongside bar food favorites like pizza, hot dogs, and giant pretzels. Plus, enjoy themed entertainment from comedy open mics, vinyl night, and retro & board game night.
MetroNOME Brewery
More than just a brewery. MetroNOME's proceeds go to funding musical instruments, lessons, and education for underprivileged youth in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Stop in for a pint and know that your money is going towards something good! Plus, enjoy regular live music entertainment from a collection of local artists.
Global Cuisine
Bullvino's Churrascaria
Newer to Lowertown, Bullvino’s offers an immersive Brazilian Steakhouse dining experience. Bonus points: they source all of their fresh ingredients from local farmers and purveyors.
Erta Ale Ethiopian
Enjoy authentic Ethiopian cuisine at Erta Ale. With a goal of fostering memories through flavorful food, this establishment is sure to spark conversation through its from-scratch dishes.
Saint Dinette
If you’ve never been to Saint Dinette, go now before it officially closes in March 2025. Executive Chef Adam Eaton was a semi-finalist for Eater’s 2017 “Young Guns”, the cheeseburger constantly tops foodie lists, and the brunch is the talk of the town. Saint Dinette is so Minnesota Nice they’ll even store your perishables in their fridge when you stop in after the Farmer’s Market.
Sawatdee
Get a taste of Thailand at Sawatdee. They first opened in 1983, and this family-run restaurant has become a local institution. Thai it, you’ll like it!
Urban Wok
Wok your way at Lowertown's fresh and fast-casual spot. Self-proclaimed "global fusion", just pick your base, protein, veggies and signature sauces, and let Urban Wok do the rest. Gluten-free or vegan? No problem—there are plenty of options to fit any dietary restrictions.
Casual Eateries
Big River Pizza
Sure, you’ve had Neapolitan pizza before, but have you ever had “Minnepolitan” pizza? Big River puts a twist on the classic Neapolitan wood-fired pizza by making them solely with locally sourced Minnesota ingredients. Call us biased, but pizza is a whole lot tastier when it’s grown in your backyard.
The Bulldog
This neighborhood hangout features elevated pub fare with an extensive beer list to complement. Open late, it is the perfect place to wind down after an exciting event at CHS Field.
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery
Everything about Dark Horse exudes cool. The menu is filled with eclectic comfort foods and an iconic selection of whiskeys to choose from. Plus, their funky, urban patio is not to be missed.
Gopher Bar
Since the 1930s this bar has been a local watering hole for locals. Head to this cash-only dive bar featuring some of the best Coneys in town and delicious bowls of ramen with a side of sass.
Pauly's Rooftop
Located in the former Ox Cart Ale House space, Pauly's Bar and Grill is the newest addition to Lowertown this summer. This is the second Pauly's location (the first, which opened on Selby Avenue this past fall) and it features almost the same exact, beloved menu filled with American classics like cheese curds, jalapeno poppers and a great list of double-smash burgers.
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