Spending time in Summit-University? Get to know this Saint Paul neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a gastropub to a ramen spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Summit-University, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Bon Vie
Topping the list is cafe, bakery and breakfast and brunch spot Bon Vie. Located at 485 Selby Ave., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 115 reviews on Yelp.
The menu at Bon Vie is constantly changing, but many items appear again and again. Look for the sweet apple cinnamon toast grilled with eggs in the hole, waffles with fresh berries or the homemade granola and yogurt.
2. The Happy Gnome
Next up is gastropub and New American spot The Happy Gnome, situated at 498 Selby Ave. With four stars out of 719 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
The Happy Gnome serves soups, burgers, sandwiches and more. On the menu, look for the lobster mac & cheese with asparagus and leeks or the duck burger with wild rice and mushrooms.
3. Thai Garden
Thai, vegan and gluten-free spot Thai Garden is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 432 University Ave. West, 4.5 stars out of 207 reviews.
The Thai spot serves chicken pad thai, tofu green curry, red curry pad thai and more. It offers twelve flavors of brown sauce and ten flavors of pad thai sauce.
4. Ishita Ramen
Ishita Ramen, a spot to score ramen and more, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 107 Yelp reviews. Head over to 712 University Ave. West, Suite 103 to see for yourself.
Ishita Ramen is a Japanese noodle restaurant specializing in ramen. It also offers a variety of flavors of boba tea.
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