A mainstay of Saint Paul and the Lowertown neighborhood, the Black Dog Cafe is an unpretentious, all-day gathering spot. Since opening its doors in 1998 as a little coffee bar, the Black Dog has continued to stretch, push, and evolve to serve the growing needs of the ever changing Lowertown community. The café serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, beer, wine, cocktails, as well as espresso and non-alcoholic drinks. With an amazing happy hour from 3-6 PM, Black Dog Cafe has beverages for all occasions!
Black Dog Cafe is also known for live music (Jazz, World, Roots, Bluegrass) most every night and particularly for their Saturday nights. "Saturday Night Jazz at the Black Dog," which features the best veteran Jazz musicians in the Twin Cities and special opening sets by up and coming jazz talent.
The Black Dog Cafe is on the south east corner of the Saint Paul Farmers Market Square, two blocks east of the Union Depot Green Line Station, and one block south of CHS Field home of the Saint Paul Saints baseball.
Reviews for Black Dog Cafe
Black Dog Cafe received an average rating of 4.17 out of 5 stars from 12 reviews.
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Kitty-corner from the farmers' market, this Lowertown coffeehouse offers live music, java and vino in an exposed-brick warehouse space. Read Full Editorial
Good Coffee; Rude Staff and Management by MaggieShriver via Citysearch on 9/4/2011
The customer service is poor. They do demand a minimum purchase with VISA/Mastercard purchases, which is probably a violation of their merchant agreement. Like Katy0345, I did have an unsatisfactory experience there recently. …
Terrible Customer Service by Katy0345 via Citysearch on 6/5/2011
We went to the Black Dog for the first time during a Sunday Farmer's Market. I ordered the "Black Dog Chai" as the menu said it was "delicious" and I love Chai!
However, the Chai was horribly spicy! I couldn't even drink it because it…
Boring food, good atmosphere... by eccentricafterglow via Citysearch on 9/18/2010
I went here on a quiet Saturday night and ordered a turkey sandwich - it wasn't anything to write home about or maybe I just chose a boring sandwich. Maybe this place is more for coffee and other things.
The ambiance was great though. I…
Because we need black dogs by CelineA via Citysearch on 1/30/2008
The food is nice, the people are nice, the music is often great and the feel of friendship and freedom are pretty smashing in times dominated by super controled factory type food places. It doesn't try to be what it isn't, no false…
It is what it is, and it is great. by nathan3e via Citysearch on 11/27/2007
The one star review below is hilarious although it clearly is not meant to be. Apparently, the freelance writer went to the Black Dog ?at least 2 times a week? despite the rude staff, bad artwork, flies, dirty tables, and sub-par coffee…
'Nuf said by lapin via Citysearch on 7/8/2007
"it certainly appeals to our children..."\r
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Compelling. \r
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Also, relax a bit. Your review of a restaurant was strangely focused on the review of another reviewer. You seem really angry and unfocused. Kids will do that to you. Try to…
Great Spot for Coffee and Food and Music (sometimes) by bryaaker via Citysearch on 10/11/2006
I love this spot! Its got great ambience, art pieces, photography and other wall art. The pizza's are fantastic. Stop by after a visit to The Zeitgist Theater or The Farmers Market. Sara Remke is a great owner and she is the person behind…
You can learn tango! by donnay via Citysearch on 3/14/2006
Every third Saturday the Black Dog hosts local tango dancers. There's a half hour lesson, then a dance until 11:00. Friendly, fun, relaxed! The cover charge is only $3
there is life in lowertown by sarabanfil via Citysearch on 3/14/2006
Hey Black Dog good job on the new portabella sandwich and the salads. The eclectic wine list is quite refreshing. I was there a few nights ago and the place was swinging. It is so good to see people out and about in lowertown. Keep up…
Great taste by Pravin P. via Judy's Book on 8/7/2005
The staff and service are terrific, and the coffee....well, let's just say, it's a great way to start the day.works by local artists hang on multicolored walls, with a new display each month. The menu has soups, focaccia sandwiches and…
Not just coffee at Black Dog! by Bevin H. via Judy's Book on 7/21/2005
The Black Dog is primarily a coffee shop and wine bar, but they also have some tasty items on their food menu. Although the menu is not extensive, what they do make is quality. The northern salad is a treat with walnuts and gorgonzola…
Every Dog Has Its Day by Mike51857 via Citysearch on 11/7/2002
Although I live in the Nation's Capital, Washington DC, when every I visit St. Paul, a must stop every morning it the Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar.
The staff and service are terrific, and the coffee....well, let's just say, it's a great…
