overall good sandwich but nothing exceptional. friendly workers and easy order ahead process. small…read moreinside but seating available outside with easy parking.

One of my favorite sandwich places in all of the TC! Whenever we are St. Paul and thinking about…read morelunch, this place is on the shortlist. Parking is easy, as there is a free public lot about 50 feet away, and street parking is also available. The workers are always friendly, and often will give you cheese samples (yum). I have never had a bad sandwich here. Some favorites are the chicken salad, the prosciutto-fig-ricotta, and the sweet chorizo. Today, I ordered the Turkey club and the Sandwich of the Week, the La Tur, which had a cow, goat and sheep milk cheese with blueberry honey jam, greens and bacon. It was good, but don't get this sandwich unless you like cheeses that REALLY have that sheep flavor! There are a few small tables for 2 tucked inside by the register, and a couple of small tables outside in nice weather, but this is really more of a grab'n go place. We took these on the plane with us the next day, as we were traveling. Pro Tip: You can earn France 44 rewards at this location, just tell them you are a member when you get to the register!

When in StPaul always make one or 2 trips to my favorite Deli…read more Best Sandwiches, Reuben and more The Breads..... OMG....always buy Caraway Rye Bread or one of the great loaves. They have old Europe food products that are hard to find, Spaetzli, mustards, etc. do good Everyone is so lovely and efficient, You make me Happy 3 months before I plan on the day to be in MN, I told the owners he needs to open one in Nashville Thank you for being authentic and nice

I hadn't been to Cecil's in quite a while, but recently stopped by for a Reuben. It was just as…read moredelicious as it was 7 years ago! I'd say it's one of the best two Reubens in the cities. My friend enjoyed the tuna sandwich too. We lucked out with seats when we arrived at 11:30 on a Saturday, but by the time we were leaving the line to get seated was very long.

We've visited the St Paul Meat Shop on a few other occasions. Not only have we enjoyed each item we…read morehave tried, we have been able to find some items or cuts that other butcher shops don't have available. St Paul Meat Shop markets themselves as St Paul's only whole animal butcher shop. One of our favorite items is the pastrami. Their pastrami is amazing! Made and smoked in house. It is sliced thin and makes a great sandwich. They also have turkey which I believe is cooked sous vide. Our last visit we picked up some skirt steak and their juicy lucy burgers. As we were checking out, there was one condiment that we forgot and it didn't appear that they had that. The very nice gentleman was able to locate some for us and helped us out. Quality and service has always been top notch.

The meat stick (PAUSE) by the cashier are seriously the best and delicious ASF sticks I have had…read more Let's talk about the house grind is beautifully made and perfect for anything from burgers, chill or Italian meatballs. I absolutely love the duck! The fact they had duck!! Customer service was top notch can't forget about my new buddy in the glasses. This is my MF place!! Top spot on all of the street. I'm looking forward to trying more on my next visit. Basically cleared out the hot dogs the other day and I was like the first person in the shop lol sorry but not sorry. I didn't try them before but they were damn good and shouldn't of been that damn delicious and they have that snap too. I got a chuck roast too for later in the month or maybe I'll try to do easter? Is it beef or duck that they have on Easter I wonder.. either this place is the dream spot of the MEATS (PAUSE! LOL that's me being goofy). Young and older people should fully support this place. I recently moved here but this is my JAMMY JAM!! I wonder if they had meat jam or pickled onions? Honestly somebody to build a bakery and cheese shop nearby so you just get my meat, cheese and bread all on one perfect block. Might have to find a job or buy a house near this place. If they haven't been here for 100yrs.. I hope you make it to that and another 100yrs. Btw who's the MF who made this pie?! This is the best apple pie ever had. I come from San Diego.. we're supposedly doing an apple pie considered like the best but someone was lying. This apple is delicious!! I'm coming for another pie next .. possibly this week but I need to stop spending. You BETTER have those pies on stock

I got the Thunderbird chicken sandwich. The meat was well cooked,and the pickles were excellent. It…read morewas under seasoned. I would go back again cuz I'm

Really amazing food!…read more I would not expect this level of food from a food truck. I just got done with a 100 mile bike ride and ordered one of everything they had. Nothing disappointed. When I find them again I will do the same thing. Great sandwiches and fries and amazing flavors you don't find anywhere else. You need to try the apple and cheese sandwich!

We randomly stopped in after a visit to the cemetery. A very small space where you normally order…read morefrom a kiosk (not my favorite). Chef Pedro took our order (bonus points) and we had a lovely conversation about New Orleans. The menu here has a lot of New Orleans food intertwined. Based on where Pedro previously worked in New Orleans, he has an outstanding culinary background. I was going to order the Muffaletta, which can be served hot or cold, but they were out. When I heard why, I was impressed. In New Orleans, the gold standard of bread is Leidenheimer. Minnesota doesn't have the same bread (Trung Nam Bakery is the closest substitute). Pedro uses Leidenheimer for his Muffalettas. Pedro also makes his own olive salad. I am looking forward to trying a Muffaletta. My husband ordered the Zambon Dip and really enjoyed it. I had the Herb Brooks Focaccia. It was great. Big portions. What is really funny is I knew the North Stars as I worked at the Met Center. Fun memorabilia too. On street parking and some tables outside. What we used to call a neighborhood joint. Stop in and say hi to Pedro. Now I just wish he would make Gumbo with some okra and filé.

North Star Deli is, well, a fan of the North Stars. I wanted to ask what they thought of the Wild…read morebut I'll save it for another visit. I wasn't super hungry so I decided to get a bowl of wild rice soup. The sandwiches looked like the thing to get so maybe another visit when I'm more hungry. The soup was good. I ate it on the sidewalk patio. Not a lot of cars passing by so it was nice. There is so much North Star memorabilia in this super small space. I love that a 9-in tv was playing a video of caddy shack. I feel like I stepped back in time. Oh yeah, and Norm Sucks.

Such a cute spot! Due Focacceria has a warm, airy café atmosphere that makes it feel really…read moreinviting and relaxing. The focaccia was absolutely delicious: fresh, flavorful, and definitely the highlight. It's counter service, but the staff still checked in on us throughout our visit, which made the experience feel more attentive and personal. Great food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Would definitely come back!

Delicious! We came on a hot summer weekday and the patio was busy! Luckily for me there were…read moreseveral tables inside and I was able to easily grab a spot for two. Ordering is easily done on a kiosk and we waited about 15 minutes for our food. The focaccia was very good, you could definitely taste the olive oil, but for me I didnt mind. The bread was both fluffy and had the right amount of crispiness as well. Would come again!

Hmmm so this place is interesting. Kind of a tasting experience, small portions but many options…read moreand a bit pricey. The service is okay, nothing exceptional though. The ambiance is lively but also a spot to enjoy and maybe lock in. My group of 3 was sat at this circular table, it didn't really accommodate space and our food, but luckily I was the only one with food. The coffee kind of sucks, lots of milk and not warm enough. It tastes like it should cost what it did, and my parents were upset with it. They didn't finish theirs and they're the kind of people to order multiple, so that speaks for itself. The food was okay but I don't quite understand the vibe of this place yet. It's a mix of a bakery but with food, so I can't tell if I should come hungry or plan on grabbing a bite.

Love this place for their variety of options. Every time I go I get the french fries because they…read moreare SO GOOD! Also got the Mac and cheese this time which I liked but didn't love. Love the space though, lots of natural light and plenty of seating. There's a nice bar top seating tucked in the corner that is perfect for a work from home coffee break. Parking is tricky, we parked a couple blocks over and walked but they do have a parking lot which is nice!

What a great find! We were shopping at the pet store & I saw the Ironranger across the street &…read moreassuming that meant pasty's we went over to have lunch. We split the pasty & also a salad w/mixed greens, goat cheese, candied walnuts & the best pickled beets I've ever had. The pasty was very, very good but that salad was incredible. Loved it!

We had a big group on a hot summer evening. Since their patio was nicely shady we selected to sit…read moreoutside. The server did a great job handling the 10 of us. We started with some drinks. The Pimms Cup was good but the Rum punch was just OK. The menu had many tempting choices. We got some apps - the cheese curds were very good. The fried pickles were not my favorite. I ordered their porketta sandwich with bourbon sauce and it was excellent. It was not a traditional preparation but an even better version. Very juicy - I loved it. My wife got the pepparoni flatbread which was good but nothing special. Overall the group was very satisfied with our experience.

We have driven by here several times and always said that one of these days we will try it. Friday…read morewas finally that day. It smells amazing when you first walk in. They make a wonderful butter crust deep dish pizza that is smothered in toppings. We decided to go simple - with pepperoni. The amount of pepperoni they put on this pizza was amazing! Let me back up though, we started with an order of cheesy garlic bread donuts. What could be wrong with that combination? They arrived and were the size of golf balls. So garlicky, so cheesy, so yummy! I will admit, it was a rather long wait for the pizza and I was starting to feel a little hangry but when it arrived, it was worth every minute of the wait. So delicious and filling . One piece was all any of us could eat. Was just as wonderful the second day. The inside of this place is charming. An old Mario video game kept our 7 year old entertained. The music was a little loud and hard to hear over but this is clearly a place that neighbors know and love. We will certainly be back to try other items....or maybe stick with what we already know and love. The best part? You are right around the corner from Nellie's and everyone knows that ice cream fills in all the cracks after a good meal! If you are looking for a great neighborhood experience, I highly recommend Mario's!

This had been on our bucket list for a while and we were extremely excited to try it! We got the…read morepepperoni pizza, which was perfect for the two of us (we had some leftovers). Flavor and texture wise it's a really solid pizza, I would definitely recommend it. It was so filling and cheesy. We also tried the red and white wine. They have outdoor and indoor seating, which is a big plus in the summer. Some of the reasons: why I am not giving it a 5/5. It's because we waited a close to 50 minutes for the pizza. And the pizza is definitely more on the pricey side, which I am okay with, but I think waiting that long for one is too much.

Best sandwich I've had my whole life, hands-down. I ordered the brisket melt and the roast beef…read moremelt. Best sandwiches ever if you haven't tried them, you should try them.

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