Suggestions for Fair near Saint Paul

O'Gara's Bar & Grill • June 21, 2012Visit us on the southwestern corner of Dan Patch and Cosgrove, immediately inside from the main fair entrance on Snelling Avenue! Sip on 18 varieties of beer and try a Reuben Dog or Sweet Potato Tots!

Sean S. • August 28, 2011Get the Ellen on a stick. Or check out our 4pm news LIVE at the fair!

Niqui R. • August 30, 2011Walk around downtown Saint Paul and chill in the park and watch the river. Lots of free events go on on Harriet Island including Irish Fair and the Taste of Minnesota, which may not be free anymore...

Anna S. • September 2, 2011Go around 9:30-10, and make out on the ride. Spectacular view of the Twin Cities and the MN State Fair!

Anna H. • August 28, 2014Friendly cashiers

john k. • September 7, 2016i like this because it's an oasis of calm in the insanity that is the state fair.

Heavy Table • August 26, 20162016: Get the Blueberry Basil Lemonade: it's herby, earthy, refreshing and sweet without being overly sugary. It’s our pick for (non-alcoholic) drink of the Fair.

Mark T. • August 21, 2019Food truck fair was fun and great food

Bob P. • September 2, 2010Best coffee at the fair.

Quinn M. • August 26, 2014Good service, good value. Love the sandwiches!

John L. • October 19, 2013Breakfast here is great and good food and good value all day long. One of my favorites.

Matt H. • August 24, 2011Stop here on your way out of the fair and grab a bucket of cookies for the trip home.

J W. • April 18, 2014Ask for the Korean hot sauce as a complement to the Short Ribs Eggs Benedict.

Sweetness G. • December 22, 2013Really good deal here u cant go wrong

Bill R. • March 25, 2011This place brings it all together. Wonderful food and service. Good value. Love it!

Don P. • September 2, 2015Is this place affiliated with the Mancini's in the state fair? If so, where can I get a bottle of their got sauce?

Rachel S. • January 26, 2016The house infused vodka are a good deal for how much smoother they are than a lot of name brands. I like the caraway.

Clay O. • September 28, 2013$1 slice with purchase of a drink, good deal!

Lisa G. • March 26, 2011Great beer and Irish bill of fair.

Melanie • April 23, 2015Great good for reasonable prices & the chefs are always friendly. Love the gyro platter!

Meghan K. • January 24, 2013The new restaurant Louis is a really great value! Get the rigatoni or pollo florentine they will both knock your socks off!

Tracy P. • April 18, 2013Wonderful coffee made in-house, consistently tasty soups and a warm, community atmosphere that can't be beat!

Marty O. • August 12, 2015Get ready to wait in long lines for food & drink; it's like being at the MN State Fair.

Quinn M. • August 29, 2014Try the Big Dipper appetizer! It's really good and is a great value