Looking to uncover all that Summit Hill has to offer? Get to know this St. Paul neighborhood by browsing its most popular local restaurants, from a pizza joint to an eatery serving American and Caribbean fare.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Summit Hill, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Cafe Latté
Topping the list is Cafe Latté, a cafeteria-style eatery that has been serving up comfort food, pizza, freshly baked breads and more since 1984. Located at 850 Grand Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 475 reviews on Yelp.
Walk along the counter and choose from an ever-changing selection of salads, sandwiches and soups. Pizzas are also on offer, like the signature Alfredo Bacon Breakfast Pizza with sausage, potatoes, egg, peppers and more, and the Pesto with pistachio pesto, tomatoes and olives. Thirsty? Take a seat at the wine bar and order a glass or bottle of domestic or international vino.
2. Brasa Rotisserie
Next up is Brasa Rotisserie, which serves "nourishing food inspired by the traditional ingredients and flavors of the southern U.S., Caribbean and Mexico," per its website, and is situated at 777 Grand Ave. With four stars out of 354 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. This place prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients and all-natural meats, eggs and dairy.
Noteworthy menu options include the smoked beef plate with sweet and spicy barbecue sauce; the gumbo fried rice with okra, shrimp, peppers and scrambled egg; and the vegetarian bean fritter with tomato and guacamole. You can check out the full menu here.
3. Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizza
Grand Ole Creamery & Grand Pizza, a spot to score ice cream and pizza, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 230 Yelp reviews. Head over to 750 Grand Ave. to see for yourself.
Specialty pizzas include the roasted tomato and artichoke with mushrooms; the Three Little Pigs with sausage, pepperoni and Canadian bacon; and the Gyro with lamb, cucumber sauce and tomatoes. Visitors can make their own pizza here, too. Ready for dessert? There's a wide selection of ice cream flavors to choose from, including chocolate peanut butter chunk, strawberry, mango and rum cherry. Check out the full menu here.
4. The Uptowner Café on Grand
The Uptowner Café on Grand, which has earned four stars out of 229 reviews on Yelp, offers traditional American breakfast, signature creations and more at 1100 Grand Ave.
Look for morning options like eggs Benedict, French toast and buttermilk pancakes, or a signature special like the Farmer's Breakfast: house-made hash browns grilled with onions, topped with melted cheddar and served over two scrambled eggs with choice of bread. For lunch, expect sandwiches like a BLT, grilled cheese or tuna melt. Take a look at the full menu here.
5. Punch Neapolitan Pizza
Finally, there's Punch Neapolitan Pizza, a local favorite with four stars out of 179 reviews. Stop by 769 Grand Ave. to hit up the pizzeria the next time you're in the neighborhood.
This establishment has been serving up Neapolitan-style pizza since opening in 1996 and now has 11 brick-and-mortar locations around the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Check out notable menu options like the Margherita with basil and fresh mozzarella; the Tuscano with sausage, roasted red pepper, cracked red pepper and basil; and the Cortina with mushroom, garlic, Gorgonzola and oregano, among others. Check out the full menu here.
