Guidebook for Merriam Park, Saint Paul
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1 block from house. Lots of events held there. Computers to use. Can rent a bike from their Nice Ride bike stall next to the building.
Merriam Park Library
1831 Marshall Ave1 block from house. Lots of events held there. Computers to use. Can rent a bike from their Nice Ride bike stall next to the building.
Rouge Urban Salon
1743 Selby AveNeed a hair cut? This is a great little place.
Pusch Salon
2040 Marshall AveWhere we go to get our hair styled. Ask for Michael, the owner.
BP Gas Station. Where we've taken our cars for 20 years. Ask for Dan. Also pretty good gas prices most of the time.
BP
BP Gas Station. Where we've taken our cars for 20 years. Ask for Dan. Also pretty good gas prices most of the time.
Wells Fargo Bank
4943 S 34th AveIt's a bank. It has drive thru service and atms.
HOURCAR
755 Prior Ave NHourly car rental. Very close by!
http://www.metrotransit.org/ Check the interactive website for info about transportation in the Twin Cities. Buses, light rail, schedules, routes, times, etc.
Metro Transit Service Center
101 5th St Ehttp://www.metrotransit.org/ Check the interactive website for info about transportation in the Twin Cities. Buses, light rail, schedules, routes, times, etc.
Mac alumni and families love us! Thanks for recommending us Macalester College!
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Macalester College
1600 Grand AveMac alumni and families love us! Thanks for recommending us Macalester College!
Everyone needs a quick computer repair from time to time. If you don't want to use GeekSquad there is a great neighborhood repair guy. He also sells updated used laptops.
Saint Paul Computer Repair
Everyone needs a quick computer repair from time to time. If you don't want to use GeekSquad there is a great neighborhood repair guy. He also sells updated used laptops.
Dog Days Daycare & Boarding
1752 Grand AveDoggie Day care (no overnights) and supplies.
Dog Days
880 Vandalia StThis place offers day care and overnights.
Suds America Laundromat
2045 Marshall AveDrop off or do it yourself.
HOURCAR Hub
1647 Grand AveCarshare - a lifesaver!
http://www.hourcar.org/locations
For some reason this is showing up in Portland, OR! Never mind, there are Car2Gos in the neighborhood. Check out the website to find out where they are. https://www.car2go.com/en/minneapolis/
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car2go Portland
220 NW 8th AveFor some reason this is showing up in Portland, OR! Never mind, there are Car2Gos in the neighborhood. Check out the website to find out where they are. https://www.car2go.com/en/minneapolis/
Again, this is a national company (why its showing up in KC is a question for both of us). You can rent a car from a local on this website. https://relayrides.com/
RelayRides
Again, this is a national company (why its showing up in KC is a question for both of us). You can rent a car from a local on this website. https://relayrides.com/
We love St. Thomas students and families! We've hosted international students from there too.
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University of Saint Thomas
2115 Summit AveWe love St. Thomas students and families! We've hosted international students from there too.
Hamline University
1536 Hewitt AveThey like staying with us!
The craziest farm team in America! Co-owned by Bill Murry. "Fun is Good!" Will have their first game at their new stadium in downtown St. Paul in May 2015!
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St. Paul Saints Baseball Club
360 Broadway StThe craziest farm team in America! Co-owned by Bill Murry. "Fun is Good!" Will have their first game at their new stadium in downtown St. Paul in May 2015!
Food Scene
BEST LOCAL CAFE! They use all locally farmed foods, wines and brews. Saturday night is "locals" night with live music anyone that walks or rides their bike over gets 15% discount. Breakfast lunch din
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Tillie's Farmhouse
232 Cleveland Ave NBEST LOCAL CAFE! They use all locally farmed foods, wines and brews. Saturday night is "locals" night with live music anyone that walks or rides their bike over gets 15% discount. Breakfast lunch din
Good Thai food, eat in or carry out. Sorry - we were there in Feb. 2014 and the food isn't as good as it use to be. Slow service.
Taste of Thailand
1671 Selby AveGood Thai food, eat in or carry out. Sorry - we were there in Feb. 2014 and the food isn't as good as it use to be. Slow service.
On's Kitchen Thai Cuisine
1613 University Ave WAwesome Thai food. Fairly new.
Neighborhood Cafe
1570 Selby AveGreat breakfast.
Lulu's Market & Deli
1626 Selby AveNot much to look at but pretty great gyros and salads. Take out.
This is center of the OMG falafal heaven! They also have a food truck. Top fav food truck!
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Foxy Falafel
791 Raymond AveThis is center of the OMG falafal heaven! They also have a food truck. Top fav food truck!
Romantic, the real thing. Our favorite (when in season) stuffed squash blossoms.
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Caffe Biaggio
2356 University Ave WRomantic, the real thing. Our favorite (when in season) stuffed squash blossoms.
Scusi
1806 St Clair AveNice little place with a great wine bar.
Shish
1668 Grand AveYUMMY NUM NUM NUM!
Cow Bella Gelato
1700 Grand AvenueGelato. Need we say more?
Pad Thai Restaurant
1681 Grand AveA wee bit upscale, excellent food, lovely ambiance!
Handmade gourmet pizza made from fresh ingredients. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options. Free Delivery. Order Online https://pizzaluce5.foodtecsolutions.com/menu or call at (651) 288-0186
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Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveHandmade gourmet pizza made from fresh ingredients. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options. Free Delivery. Order Online https://pizzaluce5.foodtecsolutions.com/menu or call at (651) 288-0186
We love this small neighborhood Italian restaurant. Great wine selection too. Kinda romantic.
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Carmelo's Ristorante
238 Snelling Ave SWe love this small neighborhood Italian restaurant. Great wine selection too. Kinda romantic.
Beautiful restaurant, beautiful food. Best place to try pho. Fusion food. Wonderful options for local beer on tap. In Frog Town/Little Mekong.
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Ngon Vietnamese Bistro
799 University Ave WBeautiful restaurant, beautiful food. Best place to try pho. Fusion food. Wonderful options for local beer on tap. In Frog Town/Little Mekong.
If you would like to see what a truly authentic Vietnamese village bazaar is like this is the place. One building full of market stalls. Another building full of restaurants. Summer outdoor market.
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Hmongtown Marketplace
217 Como AveIf you would like to see what a truly authentic Vietnamese village bazaar is like this is the place. One building full of market stalls. Another building full of restaurants. Summer outdoor market.
A family favorite. Great Cambodia food. Cheese wontons. Chicken curry. They family that owns it is always there and its always full with Asian families.
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Cheng Heng Restaurant
448 University Ave WA family favorite. Great Cambodia food. Cheese wontons. Chicken curry. They family that owns it is always there and its always full with Asian families.
You can take a direct bus and get gyros, curries, burritos and Swedish cakes. Cool international market. Lots of ethnic foods, shops, a grocer that sells Minnesota food and beverages.
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Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake StYou can take a direct bus and get gyros, curries, burritos and Swedish cakes. Cool international market. Lots of ethnic foods, shops, a grocer that sells Minnesota food and beverages.
Just across Lake Street Bridge (go west on Marshall, which turns into Lake Street). Anil says its the best mac and cheese in the world. Outside patio dining in the summer. Yummy food and drinks.
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Longfellow Grill
2990 W River PkwyJust across Lake Street Bridge (go west on Marshall, which turns into Lake Street). Anil says its the best mac and cheese in the world. Outside patio dining in the summer. Yummy food and drinks.
Quality local food, great chef, great atmosphere. Go there on a date when you want to splurge a little.
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The Craftsman
Quality local food, great chef, great atmosphere. Go there on a date when you want to splurge a little.
El Norteno
417 E Lake StThe real deal Mexican cafe.
Everyone welcome. Always got their wifi on. Specially supportive of lesbian community. Take the 21 Bus west on Lake Street.
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Blue Moon Coffee Cafe
3822 E Lake StEveryone welcome. Always got their wifi on. Specially supportive of lesbian community. Take the 21 Bus west on Lake Street.
Sushi and sake. Take 21 Bus straight down Lake Street.
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Midori's Floating World Cafe
3425 East Lake StreetSushi and sake. Take 21 Bus straight down Lake Street.
Sip it there or order it, it will be shipped to you next day. Try their "Snow Emergency" coffee. Partners wtih Rustica Bakery Autumnwood Farm Spirit Tea Askinosie Chocolate Ames Honey Sweetland Orchard K'ul Chocolate Canteen Girl Gray Duck Chai
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Dogwood Coffee Bar - East Lake
4021 E Lake StSip it there or order it, it will be shipped to you next day. Try their "Snow Emergency" coffee. Partners wtih Rustica Bakery Autumnwood Farm Spirit Tea Askinosie Chocolate Ames Honey Sweetland Orchard K'ul Chocolate Canteen Girl Gray Duck Chai
Essentials
Richard is very helpful - huge assortment of wines, local beer, scotch - great prices.
Marshall Liquors
2027 Marshall AveRichard is very helpful - huge assortment of wines, local beer, scotch - great prices.
Close by. Fresh and organic. Amazing cheese department. Tuesdays pick up a roasted chicken for $7 dollars.
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Whole Foods Market
1575 Selby AveClose by. Fresh and organic. Amazing cheese department. Tuesdays pick up a roasted chicken for $7 dollars.
Wine Thief & Ale Jail
1787 St Clair AveAll bottles under $20. Next door to the Ale Jail.
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
622 Selby AveOur favorite grocery store.
New place. A much needed market for our neighbors across the river in Longfellow neighborhood. They carry everything. Take the 21 Bus down Lake Street (going west to Uptown).
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Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave SNew place. A much needed market for our neighbors across the river in Longfellow neighborhood. They carry everything. Take the 21 Bus down Lake Street (going west to Uptown).
Shopping
Just in case you want to see what baby chicks look like, or pick up some seeds. It's really a farm store!
Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply
1771 Selby AvenueJust in case you want to see what baby chicks look like, or pick up some seeds. It's really a farm store!
Lula
1587 Selby AveVintage clothes - very popular.
This intersection has quite a number of antique and vintage shops. Lots of fun to explore.
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The Mall of St Paul
1817 Selby AveThis intersection has quite a number of antique and vintage shops. Lots of fun to explore.
Up Six
189 Snelling Ave NFun vintage corner. Lots of vintage clothes. This one also has furniture. RETRO VINTAGE!
Raymond Avenue & University Ave. "Creative Arts Zone" has cute little shops, like this vintage/retro place. We like it!
Succotash
1589 Selby AvenueRaymond Avenue & University Ave. "Creative Arts Zone" has cute little shops, like this vintage/retro place. We like it!
Hipster vintage and retro. One of our favs! Hard not to list this under "arts and entertainment!"
MidModMen+friends
2401 University Ave WHipster vintage and retro. One of our favs! Hard not to list this under "arts and entertainment!"
Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota
553 Fairview Ave NGiant, very well kept re-use shop.
Tibet Arts
1087 Grand Avefun place to stop in.
Next Chapter Booksellers
38 Snelling Ave SGarrison Keillor, Proprietor.
Breadsmith uses the highest quality ingredients to create hand-crafted breads made from scratch and baked fresh daily. Behind the scenes bakery tours arranged in advance. Make bread!
Breadsmith
1579 Grand AveBreadsmith uses the highest quality ingredients to create hand-crafted breads made from scratch and baked fresh daily. Behind the scenes bakery tours arranged in advance. Make bread!
Quirky shop. Cards out the wazoo. classic retro and offbeat gifts for children and adults plus one of a kind gifts from around the world. They carry furniture (incl vintage), pillows, candles, etc.
Avalon on Grand
1652 Grand AveQuirky shop. Cards out the wazoo. classic retro and offbeat gifts for children and adults plus one of a kind gifts from around the world. They carry furniture (incl vintage), pillows, candles, etc.
Wet Paint
1684 Grand AveLocally-owned arts supply store.
Arts & Culture
Grandview Theatre
1830 Grand AveOld school theater with newest films.
Celtic Junction Arts Center
836 Prior Avenue NorthCeltic music, culture, etc. Best place to go for a ceilidh.
A revival cinema, with 50 deluxe rocker seats, a 20 foot screen and a set of Century 35mm film projectors.
http://take-up.org/
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Trylon Micro Cinema
2820 E 33rd StA revival cinema, with 50 deluxe rocker seats, a 20 foot screen and a set of Century 35mm film projectors.
http://take-up.org/
Take the green line all the way downtown and you'll find theaters, restaurants, music in Mears park (every Thursday night in the summer plus lots of weekends).
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Lowertown
Take the green line all the way downtown and you'll find theaters, restaurants, music in Mears park (every Thursday night in the summer plus lots of weekends).
Sightseeing
Best darn fair in America. Every type of food in the world on a stick. Last week of August thru Labor Day if you're lucky enough to be here!
Fairview Avenue North
Fairview Avenue NorthBest darn fair in America. Every type of food in the world on a stick. Last week of August thru Labor Day if you're lucky enough to be here!
Drinks & Nightlife
Groveland Tap
1834 St Clair AveBurgers, beer, pool, laughs. A real local place.
Take the 21 Bus west on Lake Street. We like their fish and chips and Pub Quiz on Sunday evenings. Home to all the Irish in the Twin Cities - features great local musicians!
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Merlins Rest Pub
3601 E Lake StTake the 21 Bus west on Lake Street. We like their fish and chips and Pub Quiz on Sunday evenings. Home to all the Irish in the Twin Cities - features great local musicians!
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave N