Some of our favorite places to visit and eat. Can you tell we like breakfast restaurants?
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55103, (651) 487-8201
The zoo and conservatory is a gem of Saint Paul. Come early before the wedding or visit later in the weekend. You're sure to love the lush greenery and incredible landscaping.
Raspberry Island
Saint Paul, MN 55107
A fabulous park in the middle of the Mississippi River. We took our engagement photos here!
1662 Grand Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105, (651) 789-8870
Great for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the French Meadow Cafe serves as many local ingredients as they can. A good place for vegetarian, vegan, and GF options.
Louisiana Cafe
613 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 221-9140
A centrally located diner specializing in breakfast. Bring an appetite, because the portions are plentiful!
Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 291-1236
Fantastic dumplings and more varieties of vodka than you can shake a stick at. Occasionally the owner plays accordion while you dine.
Birchwood Cafe
3311 East 25th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406, (612) 722-4474
The best waffles in the Cities, hands down. Weekend mornings can get pretty busy, but the food is well worth the wait.
The French Hen Cafe
518 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 222-6201
A charming small cafe for breakfast and lunch. Isaac often stops in for breakfast and a good book.
Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 292-9816
A cozy coffee shop on Cathedral Hill in St. Paul located above a bookshop.
Pizza Luce
1183 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651) 288-0186
An extensive selection of signature pizzas with options for all dietary needs. A Twin Cities favorite!
Minnesota History Center
345 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 259-3000
A stunning building housing several very cool exhibits detailing Minnesota's history. Don't miss the airplane replica suspended in the atrium. A great stop for kiddos and adults, with an expansive lawn just right for a picnic.
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 221-9444
Located near downtown Saint Paul, the Science Museum is a treat for inquisitive minds both young and old.
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard., Saint Paul, MN 55155, (651) 296-2881
The capitol building is beautiful in its own right, but the front lawn includes some moving war memorials that make for a good afternoon walk.