Interested in getting intel on the newest businesses to open in West Seventh? From a cafe to an ice cream shop, read on to see the newest businesses to debut in the new Keg and Case Market in Saint Paul.
Five Watt Coffee
928 Seventh St. West
Five Watt Coffee is a spot to score coffee, tea and more that comes courtesy of owners Lee Carter and Caleb Garn. Established in 2014, the business now has three locations in the city.
Expect to find a menu of specialty drinks and pastries. Pick up a bag of roasted beans to make at home. This spot also provides free Wi-Fi and merchandise, including coffee mugs and T-shirts.
With a 3.5-star Yelp rating out of three reviews, Five Watt Coffee is still finding its way, but it's early days.
Yelper Betty P., who reviewed it on Oct. 10, wrote, "How awesome is it to have a brand-new Five Watt around? I am obsessed with Keg and Case Market and the fact that it now has one of the best coffee shops around makes it even more awesome."
Yelper Abimelec G. wrote, "Beautiful coffee place. They have good and different flavors. I will come back for sure."
Five Watt Coffee is open from 6:30 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, 6:30 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday.
In Bloom
928 Seventh St. West
In Bloom is a new fine dining restaurant that is serving up natural, seasonal and wild ingredients. It is led by Nick Rancone and chef Thomas Boemer, reports Eater Twin Cities, and the food is prepared in a 20-foot hearth.
Menu options include duck hearts with butter and garlic; venison summer sausage with lettuce hearts and horseradish; roasted mushrooms and long bone ribeye steaks. Here's the full menu.
Yelpers are generally positive about In Bloom, which currently holds four stars out of 11 reviews on the site.
Kate M., who reviewed it on Nov. 11, wrote, "In Bloom is an incredible addition to Keg and Case. The vibe is sexy and warm. I absolutely love the decor, music and ambiance. This place will become my go-to pick for date night."
Yelper Tami N. wrote, "In Bloom beautifully occupies two stories at the end of the food market and serves dishes that have only been cooked by fire in its enormous hearth."
In Bloom is open from 5–10 p.m. on Monday–Thursday and Sunday and 5–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Sweet Science Ice Cream
928 Seventh St. West
Sweet Science Ice Cream uses locally sourced and organic ingredients to create its small batch ice cream, per its website. Expect flavors like Root Beer Float, Cherry Berry, Salted Caramel, Green Tea, Lemon, White Chocolate and Roasted Banana. Here's the full lineup of flavors.
Sweet Science Ice Cream is off to a strong start with five stars out of six reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Vicky L., who reviewed the shop on Oct. 10, wrote, "I got their seasonal flavor, which was pistachio! It tasted super good with a very fresh pistachio flavor."
Emily Z. noted, "I love most of their flavors but you have to try their honey vanilla, salted caramel and passionfruit flavors. All amazing and delicious flavors and textures."
Sweet Science Ice Cream is open from noon–9 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, noon–10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.–8 p.m. on Sunday.
Clutch Brewing Company
928 Seventh St. West, Suite 201
Clutch Brewing Company started as a hobby between owners and friends Jordan Standish and Max Boeke. After years of home brewing, research and experimentation, they recently set up shop at the historic Schmidt Brewery Complex, an upper-level addition to Keg and Case.
Look for popular craft beers like the malty ale Barnstomp with hints of black currant; the Sweet Jane milk stout with a coffee finish; or the chai-infused rye beer Chrysalis. Check out the brewery's website for a complete list of offerings.
With a four-star rating out of four reviews on Yelp, Clutch Brewing Company has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Molly M., who reviewed it on Nov. 11, wrote, "This brewery is the top floor of the Keg and Case Market building. It affords an open view of the market below and offers casual seatings around the top floor."
And Ben S. wrote, "This is an awesome setup. The brewery is on an upper level of other little shops. The lower level has a market feel with little food shops (pizza, ice cream, wine bar, etc).
Clutch Brewing Company is open from 3–10 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 3 p.m.–midnight on Friday, noon–midnight on Saturday, and noon–10 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
