GRAND AVENUE AREA RESTAURANTS

Grand Avenue is one of Saint Paul's most popular neighborhood shopping and dining areas. It features unique shops, art galleries and bookstores as well as a wide variety of ethnic restaurants. Located less than two miles from downtown, Grand Avenue had its origins in the 1870s as a transportation link between downtown and the neighborhoods to the west. Although the streetcars are gone, the historic look and feel remain. Grand Avenue is an upbeat, active neighborhood shopping area that visitors enjoy year-round. It parallels the famed Summit Avenue, located one block north.

Bread & Chocolate American
867 Grand Ave, Saint Paul (651) 228-1017 Extremely popular - very casual. Wide selection of croissants, fabulous fudge bars, rich brownies and chunky cookies. All baked fresh daily. Extensive sandwich bar and espresso drinks. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30 am to 5 pm, Sat-Sun 7 am to 5 pm.

Cafe Latté Continental
850 Grand Ave, Saint Paul (651) 224-5687 Join the crowds at Cafe Latté. On the menu: hearth breads, killer chocolate and caramel tortes, dozens of salads, stews and soups. Espresso, wine and beer. Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am to 11 pm, Fri and Sat 9 am to midnight, Sun 9 am to 10 pm.

D'Amico & Sons Italian
975 Grand Ave, Saint Paul (651) 227-9933 Italian market, cafe and bakery offers contemporary pastas, pizza, salads, breads and pastries for casual dine-in, take-out and delivery. Also feature Italian specialties and gourmet gift items.

Fabulous Fern's American
400 Selby Ave, Saint Paul (651) 225-9414 Simply the finest neighborhood restaurant and bar in Saint Paul. Features a wide variety of imaginative, well-prepared food at reasonable prices.

Sidney's Italian
Milton Mall, 917 Grand Ave, Saint Paul (651) 227-5000 This popular cafe features the best in homemade pastas, fresh salads, rotisserie chicken and designer pizza from a wood-burning oven. Well known for their "apple pie pizza" dessert.

Vintage Wine Bar & Restaurant American
579 Selby Avenue Saint Paul MN 55102 (651) 222-7000 Upscale restaurant housed in an 1888 nationally registered building in historic Cathedral Hill area. Features new American cuisine and full bar with extensive wine list.

W. A. Frost & Company American
374 Selby Ave, Saint Paul (651) 224-5715 A lovingly-restored restaurant and bar on historic Cathedral Hill. Large garden patio in summer. Three wood burning fireplaces in winter. Moderate prices. Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 11 pm, Sun 10:30 am to 2 pm, 5 pm to 10:30 pm.