Loon Cafe St. Paul

I have stopped into the loon several times. It's in a fantastic location next to several bars and restaurants. It's next to several venues such as the Palace Theater and kjs hideaway. You can easily catch a show and then stop here or go here before a show. There are a few parking ramps and lots I'm the area that are within walking distance. In the wintertime, the surroundings are lit and decorated in lights bringing that holiday spirit to brighten the mood.

As you walk in the front door you are greeted and you see a large bar with ample seating. When there are events in the area this place gets very busy but on nonevent days, it can be slow. The Friday night was very slow but enjoyable. The bartender was very kind and curious and assisted me right away. The wine-by-the-glass selection is very good and their beer selection is fantastic. I ordered my usual order the Buffalo chicken wrap and it was fantastic. The server who brought it out was very friendly as well. The few times I have been to this location I have had fabulous service and that is the number one reason to return.

There are lots of tables of all sizes so they can accommodate parties of all sizes. The place is very clean and well-kept for its size and besides the beer and wine, they do have a very good selection of other great items.

This place rocks!!!! The bartenders took such good care of me. He didn’t manhandle the lemons in my drink which is a small but important detail for me! Grilled cheese is to die for. Make sure you dip it in the tomato basil soup that comes with it!!!

We stopped in to the Loon Cafe before heading to the Xcel for a concert. From the moment we walked in, you could feel the warm and relaxed atmosphere. We were seated right away and our server was so friendly and attentive.
The food was delicious! I ordered the grilled cheese with a cup of the soup of the day, which was baked potato soup. Amazing experience overall! We will definitely be visiting the Loon Cafe again.

If you've not been to The Loon Cafe in St Paul, great place, awesome food, and tremendous service... Cheryl and Laurie started the evening off with some Grape Apes... a drink of which the Loon is the home of... we ordered the Walleye Fingers and Fries to start with - very tasty. Laurie ordered Chicken Fingers and fries from the appetizer menu for her meal, easily enough for a meal and very good. Cheryl ordered the Loon Addict Special- lightly breaded chicken breast grilled and topped with fresh mushrooms, melted Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce and mayo on a toasted onion bun. She normally doesn't get overly excited about chicken, but loved it. Jerry and I both ordered a full rack of Ribs... the Ribs were to die for... fall off the bone and with excellent flavor-didnt even use the sause - which was also excellent (dipped my fries in it). My Loon Manhattans were excellent... fast attentive service and a great atmosphere. Awesome time all around and will be goingback!!!

Honestly, I had pretty low expectations for the restaurant due to the menu being fairly short and due to how empty it was on a Saturday but the food was amazing !! My friend and I went here due to a few other options being closed, and I was very pleased with my experience. The waiter was extremely nice and attentive. My friend and I were super indecisive and he was very patient with us and explained everything thoroughly. I ordered the Nachos and my friend order the wings and fries. The food came out relatively quickly and it was hot and delicious!! Everything about the meal and drinks were perfect! I would highly recommend and would definitely return.

Great food and service! Also the view isn’t too bad.

Fantastic restaurant in downtown Saint Paul. The staff are very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The food is great! Heavenly dessert. Outdoor patio, weather permitting.

We did not plan to eat here, but everything else was closed on Saturday for lunch. So glad we wandered in! The food was incredible, the customer service was prompt, and everyone was very friendly. They have a really great patio that is typically in the shade.

Great outdoor patio with live music on Thursdays from 6-8.
Highly recommend the nachos, they were outstanding! Total bill for appetizer & cocktail was $26.
Plenty of nearby street parking, only $1.99 for 2 hours.

Located in the Historic Hamm Building, Loon Cafe St. Paul was a pleasant experience. We started off with some drinks including a Buddy's Grape Soda, a draft Stella Artois, and the famous Grape Ape. We followed up the drinks with some food. We had an amazing Loon Addict Special which is a chicken sandwich with mushrooms, Swiss cheese, mayo and lettuce on an onion bun. We also shared an order of Walley Fingers which was served with jalapeño tartar sauce which offered hints of heat but was not too overwhelming and fries with their special sauce. The food was incredible and the service was equally as good. Our waitress was top notch and we were great by the bartender the moment we stepped in the door. Stop in the next time you are in the area.

Stopped in for a drink prior to the concert at Excel Center. Zach, our bartender, was outstanding. Gave us heads up about bets on tap, local information, and Minneapolis info. Loved it so much we came back for lunch the next day. Food and service were outstanding

The service was fantastic, the food was killer and the area is absolutely gorgeous. Highly recommend.

Great atmosphere!! Loved the decor and the vibe of the cafe. Friendly and attentive server. Food was delicious!

We stopped here for a drink on the patio with our dog. It's a nice big patio, very pleasant. Hostess and server were very nice and helpful. Prices were reasonable. I would come back the next time I'm in town.

This was an excellent stop for us! Great atmosphere and the food was excellent. Highly recommend the sirloin steak chili (spicy-ish) and the chicken sandwich. The only improvement I would recommend is to increase the size of your tap list. Service was also very good. Check them out next time you're downtown!

I came here for happy hour with a group of people and we ordered a variety of drinks and food. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and the dry rub wings were definitely my favorite! They were moist on the inside and had this really nice crunchy exterior too. This would be a good spot if you were looking to go out with some coworkers or a group of friends.

I ordered the smoked ribs (with coleslaw, fries, and corn bread) and was surprised at the really good flavor! The generous chili seasoning really added a good touch. My coworker ordered the Waygu beef burger and also said his was very good. The waitress was very attentive and was very good at coming back to our table to ask about our needs. I love coleslaw, but I felt it was a tad on the bland side.

Have been here twice within a couple weeks. They're fast with service and the food is good. I've enjoyed the quality of the food both times we have been there. It's a quaint Cafe with friendly staff.

Came here for a business lunch. I got the chili sampler and it was great! Service was attentive and prompt. Parking wasn’t great, but that’s St. Paul for you!

Came for the Grape Ape, which was bomb!!! Their food though, also amazing. I had the Rachel sandwich and it didn't disappoint, my wife got the Katherine's salad and claimed the same.... Will definitely be back.