The lady that served my mother and I was fantastic! She was kind and recommended delicious choices. The atmosphere was great and the music too. The food was delicious even the desert! read more

What a neighborhood gem!!!! Excellent service, amazing food and a lot of great choices on the menu read more

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The food, the atmosphere, the service, all of it was absolutely lovely for a night out with a few friends.

I have eaten here several times, always in the afternoon. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Today i had the curried vegetable dumplings. They aren't really dumplings--that's not a criticism, just an observation. They were divine. Really marvelous. They were, by far, the best thing i have eaten in the last year, if not longer. The rest of my meal was great, too, including the wine. read more

I was intrigued by this spot while driving by one day so my friend and I made plans to go, we are glad we did! All of the staff are super friendly and fun to talk to. Loved that they were dog friendly as I just got a new puppy and have been brining him everywhere with me. I ordered the horchata cocktail which tasted like Christmasy goodness, normally don't like dark liquor but it was good! For food I ordered the chicken sandwich and a side of chicken wild rice. The chicken wild rice was delicious, their version is not a thick cream base, more of a broth cream base but I really enjoyed that. The chicken sandwich was mediocre in my opinion not much Tennessee hot and not much flavor. My friend ordered the Italian beef which I had a nibble of and wished I had ordered that. The dessert - oh my that coconut pudding with pistachio WAS SO GOOD I wanted to bathe in it and savor every moment. The mousse was okay, we thought it would've been better if the whipped cream had a little more sugar or if it had a strawberry or chocolate drizzle on top. I will say we noticed a family sit down and they weren't tended to for awhile so they left, service did take a while for us as well but we didn't mind as we were catching up and chatting but overall our experience was great. read more

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Jacklin at the bar was great with her service. I had the station 10 cheeseburger. I was very tasty would definitely have it again. Very nicely repurposed fire house. They have plenty of parking and indoor/outdoor sitting. They are also a brewery and a pretty good one too. I had there Octoberfest and it was tasty. read more

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Amazing food and coffee. Beautiful building and atmosphere. Our server could have been a little kinder when we asked questions about the menu, which is my only reason for the 1 star off. read more

Extremely overpriced, mediocre food. Wilted Caesar salad, overcooked nasty burger, greasy fries. Felt like they just didn't care about the food they served. There's $200 (dinner for 3) I'll never see again. One star because the server was doing her best. read more

Good food, drinks, and atmosphere. Love the open firehouse doors that turns the whole restaurant into a patio in the summer. Fun place!

I had my reservations about this newer local place - most of the buzz was about neighbors organizing to make it close earlier due to noise. Seemed odd given the street is not ever a quiet one... We came late on a weeknight and were treated so well by the entire staff. It's RARE that a host wipes down a table and high chair anew upon seating someone. Sounds small but that white glove service extended through our whole experience. Food: French staples!? I had no idea (from the name, reputation or word of mouth) that A-Side specializes in French classics. Every section of the menu has at least un specialité. We opted for the Mussels. My falafel burger was off the charts; spicy and yet every bit delectable. The kid's home made chicken nuggets and frites were high quality and very dippable. The mussels were gone - fast - but reportedly not as great as in Saint Germaine or Le Marais. Then again, who's comparing from Randolph Ave? Finally, I had a home brewed red ale and she had a gin and dill mix that kept us toasting. Bon vie! We were pleasantly surprised, and will be back to try more. read more

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Made it over for a lovely Saturday brunch! Such a cool place with beautiful exposed brick and it was warm enough for them to have all of the firehouse doors open! Our server was very friendly and helpful. I got the breakfast sandwich with a chai and my partner got the eggs Benedict with one of their specialty coffees. The drinks were okay, but seemed a little watered down. The food was super tasty and has very good flavor! The brioche bun my sandwich was on was perfectly fluffy. Definitely on the smaller portion size though. We'll be back to try dinner sometime! read more

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It's not the most welcoming experience on entering and being seated - a bit disorganized and even with reservations, we ended up in a communal area - but once settled, the service vastly improved. The selection and execution on cocktails is impressive; give the Paloma and/or the Caipirinha a go, they're both fantastic! An unsung hero on the menu: the veggie dumplings. They are most like pre-fried falafel in texture, spreadable on pita - sounds maybe a bit odd, but they're incredible. The curry broth and sliced garlic that accompanies is flavorful without being too rich - really a great dish! Highly recommend. read more

Had an espresso martini and bourbon drink and shareable mushroom flatbread. It was all awesome and the building was cool.

Like Lloyd W, we visited the first of the new year. We brought guests who used to live in the area and they were as pleased as us with the design. I think most of us are more accepting of restaurant issues since so many have closed and others are short staffed. Having owned a restaurant in Colorado for seven years, I am more tolerant of many things. Same with anyone who has worked in a restaurant and it seems a lot of people have that life experience. That said, the hostess couldn't find my reservation even tho I'd received a confirmation. When she lead us to a table, she was grousing about how long she'd been working that day. Yes, we hard working people understand but don't want to hear about it on the one time we are gathering to enjoy each other. We were handed the menu and found out only lunch would be served until 5:00 pm. Our reservation was at 4:00 so should we have guessed that? Maybe but maybe we are used to more flexible kitchens. Two of two soups were tepid, not cold enough to send back (God forbid) but enough to make one not enjoy the flavor, and a butternut squash soup is something to be savored. My cheeseburger was the best I've had in many years. Memorable enough to make me want to chance this place again. But my husband, the never complainer actually wrote A-Side to describe how bad his food was. So we won't be back. Too many other choices. read more

We are always excited to try new places in St. Paul and A-Side Public House did not disappoint! I read some mixed reviews but no complaints here! We went on a Saturday night for dinner so naturally the place was packed. We had reservations which I highly suggest doing. The restaurant is an old firehouse so you know the interior is going to be trendy and cool. I will say the noise level gets pretty up there but hey, it was busy so what do you expect? They have a lot of different options of the menu and I went with the cheeseburger. We also had the cheese board to start and that was pretty amazing. My burger was perfection and also way too big haha. Definitely enough food! My husband had the wings and the bite I tried was delicious. The cocktails looked great even though I stuck with a beer because hard to beat a burger and beer. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend checking out this new spot! read more

Excellent food, atmosphere, and service. Definitely visit this place! I look forward to going back and trying some thing else.​ read more

Really charming upscale pub in Saint Paul, tucked into a quieter corner of Randolph so it has the feel of a neighborhood restaurant or microbrew. Lots of good beers and cocktails handy, and the sammich menu is also quite tasty-looking. At a beer and appetizer shindig we had the wings and those were especially delightful for me as I've found you Minnesotans aren't too big on spice and heat - but these wings have both! read more

What a great addition to the neighborhood. Went for the first time about two weeks ago while they were still in their soft opening. I appreciated that the server proactively let us know that's as the case and so if they had any kinks, that was why. But there were none! Large outdoor dining area and huge doors the open to the outside really extend the space. It's on Randolph, but don't let that fool you into thinking it will be a loud busy street. You're far enough east that it's a slow steady traffic, but nothing excessive. We had drinks and apps including the charcuterie plate and the hummus. Both were delicious. Was enough for two of us to turn it into a meal. Definitely will be back! read more

A-Side Public House - Hummus and charcuterie platter - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Had a falafel burger with a warm and fuzzy. The fries were really good as well. The service was good but we came right after a rush and only three people appeared to be working the front, so please be patient as they put a lot of care into making their drinks. Really loved the area and can't wait to go back next time I am in town read more

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I love the idea of repurposing a building, while keeping the key elements of it with a tasteful upgrade. Although I did not get internal views of the space to show its cute, refreshing, and inviting. The idea of maintaining the fire doors makes even dining inside feel outside and creates an opening atmosphere. We decided to be seated on their outside patio area. The neighborhood although off a street patio area was fairly quiet on a Sunday early afternoon and traffic going by was not distracting. It's for sure a place you can come and relax for a morning coffee or hang out with friends and hear each other. Now, down to the real business. So we decided to try a few things off the menu to give the place a fair review. We ordered coffee, which was a light roast with fruity undertones. So not sure if they change out their coffee, but if you're not into that I would suggest passing or asking if they have a medium or dark roast option. We did not venture into their cocktails, but they had a backside of the menu with plenty of drink options. For those of you who involve yourself in the Coke vs Pepsi battle, rest assured my friends they are a Coke establishment. However, carbonation was off that day so my Coke was syrupy and flat. Our server was very attentive and immediately came up with a solution for the issue by finding canned Coke to replace the fountain Shot out to Nicole S. for being an awesome server throughout our visit! We ordered the mussels and right off the bat I was impressed that they were fresh and there was no grit within them. They were cooked almost perfectly, meaning I only had to gentle pry open 4 shells. The sauce was good, but I would not say it was anything to rave about. It had good flavor, but I felt like something was missing. Maybe a little more spice would have done it for me. Next up are the wings. Now I am a big wing fan and I was excited to try these as they had such a promising flavor profile and reviews were favorable towards them. However, they fell flat for my taste buds. I did not taste much of anything except a sticky mildly over cooked wing with a hint of garlic and not a whole lot of meat. I think personally they were just at that point where a sauced wing is slightly over cooked and the flavor profile is totally lost. I desired a ranch or blu cheese dip to save the wings honestly. At $17 I was hoping for some perfectly cooked wings! Maybe the kitchen was having an off start, but at 11:00AM I was hoping for the A-Team effort. Lastly, the Caesar salad, which I thought was good, crispy lettuce and fresh. The dressing I found to be slightly above your average Caesar dressing and straightforward. The croutons were crispy and a little soft, with flavor so I enjoyed them. I can't judge the burger as I did not try it, but my dining partner said it lacked overall flavor and was very heavy on the garlic. Overall, I would say the dining experience and vibe was great, the food was average and I hoped I would really love it. Maybe I will give them another shot somewhere down the road and try different menu items, but right now the return is not too high on my list. I would say check it out if you just want to try a new place, are in the area, or if something on the menu strikes you. Not every kitchen is perfect all the time, but cheers to those who get the A-Team on their visit! read more

A-Side Public House - Fresh P.E. Mussels, A-Side Wings, Caesar Salad, & A-Side Burger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Cool conversion of a fire station, great food selections and pleasant service. There are seating options indoors and out -- in seasons with weather permitting. read more

What a disappointment... An important element that separates a good restaurant (or any business for that matter) from a short-lived one, is consistency. Based on the experience we had versus those shared by many other Yelpers who are obviously looking for new and stable places, consistency is a challenge facing the restaurant. And, as much as I am glad to see the renovation of a largely forgotten building in my old neighborhood, I'm very hopeful A-Side isn't a short time resident. Our experience, which took place on a post Christmas Thursday after arriving just after 1 PM included: + Waited almost 5 minutes for the hostess to finish tasks in the restaurant that did not include seating others. Don't believe me? Check with the grumbling party behind us. + The restaurant was not at 60% occupancy (had at least 3 open 2/4 seat tables) and the hostess did not grant our request to be seated in the main dining area. This was well after the lunch time "rush" which never came during time in the restaurant. + The hostess/server arrived to take our drink orders almost 10 minutes later. After rambling about the availability of a Minnesota supplier of soft drinks, we settled for coffee and water. + 10 full minutes following the arrival of our beverages, she returned to take our food order. Oops...at 1 pm they were already out of the Soup of the Day. And, no Vegetable Pot Pie. She kindly advised the restaurant was awaiting the "shipment" of many items. We both ordered the "A-Side Burger. Overall pricing is reasonable and, while some may find the menu limited, we were just looking for a relatively uneventful lunch on a cold day. + I requested medium rare and was then advised at what temperature my burger would arrive. I've eaten hamburgers in everyplace from MacDonald's to fine steakhouses and I don't need a cook on Randolph Ave. to tell me how I was going to eat a hamburger that I'm paying for. In fact, two weeks ago I enjoyed a burger at Gibson's in Chicago and every guest in that setting received an excellent hamburger cooked to the temperature requested. + A full 20+ minutes later the burgers arrived complete with room temperature fries. The bun was clearly burnt and hard. Any of the taste that was to to be provided by the "bacon, caramelized onion & garlic, gorgonzola dolce, cherry aioli," was lost due to over cooking. The presentation (see photo) was nothing special. Anyway, at this point of the visit, our expectations were low. + Our server never reappeared but another young lady kindly brought my buddy another cup of coffee. + Our server visited with the check but never asked for our interest in dessert. Nothing we experienced is unsurmountable especially for an experienced operator prepared to train a staff and deal with a fickle public. That said, at some point the locals will be much more likely to look beyond a very nice conversion of the old firehouse and have a higher (and continued) expectation of the food and service. I hope A-Side will deliver and become a long time part of the neighborhood. For our part, we'll give it another try but it won't be for some time. read more

A-Side Public House - The A-Side Burger served at the temperature dictated by the kitchen. Apparently the kitchen also dictates the serving of cold fries... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Loved this place. Everything was excellent a little slow due to shortage of help. Wings awesome Mussels awesome maybe a touch more salt. Beer very good. Great staff all 5-6 of them Well Done read more

An absolute hidden gem just west of Saint Paul outside of the main city. I made a reservation for Valentine's Day and they accidentally scheduled my reservation the day after. When I called to let them know we were running late they found the mix up and accommodated our later time no questioned asked. Upon the arrival the establishment was very clean, the service was incredible, and the food was extremely elevated. read more

A-Side Public House - Seared Scallops - 2 Scallops - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This place is fantastic. Great atmosphere. We had a large party with 8 kids. They handled it great. Service was fantastic. I got the biscuits and gravy and it was delicious. My kids all got the pancake. It was more like a German pancake not a regular pancake. It was also delicious. They made a great mule drink as well. I highly recommend this place. read more

A-Side Public House - Biscuit and gravy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

An absolutely gem for the neighborhood. Modern French bistro fare in a beautifully renovated firehouse. Ample sidewalk seating is available which gives the whole place a very euro feel. We shared the Caesar salad, panzanella, mussels with frites, and the saltimbucco sandwich. Everything was phenomenal but the panzanella with fresh burrata and the saltimbucco we're definitely the stars of our ensemble. We'll definitely be coming back soon for the dinner menu! read more

A-Side Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A fantastic new spot in a converted old firehouse. Make sure you check out the A-SIDE wings for a perfect blend of sweet & heat (these were a huge hit with our 9mo old also) and the burgers are wonderful. The frites as perfectly done with just the right amount of crunch and it all pairs perfectly with a nice tap beer. Wonderful large space with plenty of room and cool decorative touches including the vintage fire pole on the bar side and massive garage doors that let in a ton of light to the space. Service was fantastic, especially for a soft opening, with staff checking in and even making sure the tiny human had what she needed! Can't wait to get back. read more

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Shawarma Bowl is gluten free! And the burger could have a gluten free bun. Seating and service was perfect. And a light sparkling rose and a canned cider - I highly recommend this place for a weeknight dinner. Cheers! read more

A-Side Public House - Schwarma bowl and double cheeseburger - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Very cool place. I love the vibes and setting. Music is at an appropriate volume and matches the setting. Food was great as well as the service. Breakfast is counter service along with coffee drinks. I had breakfast and as simple as it was, it tasted great! I'd love to know where they sourced their bacon. read more

A-Side Public House - Tots, bacon, toast, over medium eggs. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Had a great salad but dressing was somewhat flat and had to add salt and pepper. Love the ambience here. Nice day so outside doors were open. read more

I ate here before going to an outdoor concert down the street. It was day 3 of being open for them. They have some work to do. Location: easy access. Indoor & outdoor seating. Staff: friendly, congenial. Courtney took excellent care of us and answered our myriad of questions. I ordered the Bad Weather Munich Helles lager. They brought me the cream ale as a substitute. Didn't ask first. I'm not an ale person. Took a sip... nope. Sent it back. Ordered a gin & tonic instead. Savory g&t. Not expecting that on a hot August night. Food: Croque Monsieur was very good, but knife & fork required. Cheese was melted over the top & sides of the slightly toasted ham sandwich. Texture was good. Flavor was awesome. But the cheese on the outside made me think it was a croque madam at first. The lightly dressed greens were superb. My gal pal ordered the tomato bisque and French bread. She did not rave. I thought $2 for two tiny pieces of French bread served without butter was a little pricey. Overall impression is a 3. Food and beverages are a little pricey for Randolph & 7th. read more

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Try the duck confit with waffles. Truly amazing. Outstanding service as well. Convenient parking right on Randolph.

I visited A-side Public House on a Sunday morning for their brunch. It really is a lovely establishment -- great decoration, welcoming and bright vibe, I love that the garage doors are open on the summer. Now, with that being said, let's get into the bad. Cons: I am really, really not the type of person to typically talk badly about service -- I understand that restaurants are understaffed a lot of the time and just doing their best. When I wait 25 minutes to have anyone come to my table, however, I get frustrated. Our host did bring us cups for water right away.... but did not actually bring the water? There were quite a few wait staff who simply walked right past our table. They didn't seem to be terribly busy or terribly understaffed either, so it was a disappointing experience. Our waitress was fantastic, however, when we finally had one show up. Pros: Food was amazing, so much so that I'm likely to give this place another try. The breakfast sandwich was one of the best I have ever had. My friend really liked the biscuits and gravy. My two friends who ordered the dutch baby weren't too impressed with it, however. read more

A great spot for happy hour drinks and lighter meals. The menu is very select but there's something for everyone. A lovely patio spot for the summer. read more

Super cute and delicious brunch spot! Food was excellent and served quickly. Fun coffee drinks and great selection of brunch drinks if you're looking for that! Friendly staff as well. Will absolutely be back! read more

A-Side Public House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Always love this place. Their happy hour burger is way better than you would expect. The bread and rosemary butter always ends up being ordered, twice. This has quickly became a place I return to a few times a month. read more

Arrived at 7:30 am this morning because that is when it is supposed to open and the door was locked and there was a woman setting up. Waited a few minutes and then called to double check that they really open at 7:30. She answered the phone and said "we'll be open in 10 minutes" and literally hung up on me. Waited 10 minutes or more and she comes over and opens up the garage style door and just turns and walks away. We were in a rush this morning so we decided to go over to Day by Day Cafe and eat-- which gave exceptional service btw. I will not go to A-side after this experience. This woman working today honestly acted annoyed that we were there and was so insanely rude that we no longer wanted to eat there. It was 7:50 am when she opened the door and proceeded to treat paying customers like dirt. I work myself and deal with customers all the time. Cant imagine doing this #WorstHostessEver read more

Went here earlier with my sisters. I had the cheeseburger and fries, which were good. I even enjoyed the spicy bloody Mary. Service though was awful!!!!! We has reservations because it was one of my sister's birthday. We got seated and that was it. No one stopped by. After about 10 minutes, we waved the hostess and someone came by and took our drink orders but said she's not our waitress. After 15 minutes, she came back and took our food orders. Food got dropped off, we ate and we left. Horrible service...we will never go back! read more

Our first time at the A-Side Public House hit all of the right notes in the important areas. The rehab of the old fire station is just beautiful, both inside and outside. We sat inside and it was clean and bright, with the noise level just right for conversation. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The menu has good variety of interesting food at different price levels. We were admiring the Charcuterie Board and burgers at other tables but we were happy with what we chose. The veggie pot pie and veggie toast were perfect for the vegetarians in the group. We also tried the salads and wings and all was delicious - clean plates all around. The drink menu also had nice variety - the Aperol Spritz and vodka gimlet were perfect for a warm summer evening. The beer list was full of local brews and one house made beer (we went with one from Bad Weather brewing though - another neighborhood favorite). We can't wait to come back and try some of the other menu items. The neighborhood is lucky to have yet another terrific dining option! read more

Good vibes. Good food. Good service. Laid back, affordable, and delicious. Great place for parties or a casual bite and reliable yumminess. Hidden gem. Where the locals gather and for good reason. read more