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128 Cleveland Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104

651-645-4128

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BEST BARBECUE
Award Winner 2010

Cuisine(s): American

Hours: Sun 10am-2pm, Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm

Price: $$, $$$
Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

Features: Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Brunch, Dinner
Alcohol: Beer/Wine

Reservations: Recommended

Parking: Street, Valet

Description

This quirky little restaurant in the basement of a St. Paul apartment building is now in its second incarnation, after one of the waitresses bought the place from the former owners. The ribs are a must-order--they're the baby-got-back of baby back ribs--as is the roasted garlic appetizer with goat cheese and apple chutney.When weather permits, the restaurant's street food truck, 128 Mobile Cafe, parks in downtown St. Paul during lunchtime, serving up the signature ribs plus several sandwiches and salads.

2010 | BEST BARBECUE

Barbecue is primal fare: tender, fatty meat that clings to bone, slathered in a tangy sauce, and eaten out of hand. There's a reason the down-home comfort shows up on so many death row inmates' last meal requests. Barbecue is great anytime, but special occasions present something of a conundrum. Shouldn't you be treating yourself to something more special than greasy tabletops, Styrofoam packages, and plastic utensils After years of eating barbecue served out of barrel-shaped smokers set up... More »
2004 | BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

Trying to satisfy wholesome churchgoers, bleary Saturday-night partiers, regular customers, and once-a-month restaurant diners with finicky kids--such is the thankless task of the Sunday brunch chef. Anyone who can do it deserves thanks; anyone who can do it really well (and without employing a six-foot steam table) deserves a medal. Fortunately for all of us, the quietly fantastic Brock and Natalie Obee of 128 Café take Sunday mornings in stride, doing what they do best and providing... More »

Street food takes over the Twin Cities

By Rachel Hutton | Wed, September 08, 2010

We're not quite Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where roadside vendors roast skewered bats over glowing coals, but mobile food entrepreneurs in St. Paul and Minneapolis have made big strides this summer. In just the past few months, a new generation of vend... More »
Cafe Un Deux Huit

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, September 03, 1997

128 Cafe 128 Cleveland Ave. N., St. Paul; 645-4128 Restaurant dishwashing is a singularly rewarding activity: You receive all the cruddy remains of people's passionate work and festive moments and, through ablutions, suds, and muscles, render t... More »
Happy Meals

By Amanda Ferguson | Wed, May 15, 1996

128 Cafe 128 Cleveland Ave. N., St. Paul 645-4128 BASEMENTS ARE NOTORIOUS for being vile places where the air is dank and the laundry is dirty. But imagine for a moment that your basement hid a trove of dedicated young chefs striving to attai... More »

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bap72248 | Rockford, MN | 1 Reviews

| Wed, June 23, 2010

While there's nothing on the menu at the 128 that I wouldn't eat, the 2 items I gravitate to are either the ribs or the beef tenderloin. You can't go wrong with either one!
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kpwaxler | Minneapolis, MN | 3 Reviews

| Wed, November 26, 2008

128 Cafe is on my list of top 5 all time favorite restaurants. About half of the times that I go there they have an amazing special entree that I'll try, and it's always wonderful. The other half of the time I get the ribs. And every time I'm there I get the bruschetta with the apple chutney, goat cheese and roasted garlic.

Main Menu

Main
Split Charge For Starters And Salads Split Charge For Entrees-$2.00

$10.00

Saffron Risotto
harissa seasoned grilled shrimp, red peppers cpulis & herb pistou

$9.00

Crab Cakes
ginger & pepper coulis

$10.00

Roasted Garlic
apple chutney, goat cheese & grilled baguette

$12.00

Artisan Cheese Plate
trio of cheeses with baguette & apricot compote.

Cup $4.00
Bowl $6.00

Soup Of The Day

$7.00

Caesar Salad
romaine, croutons, parmesan & anchovy.

$7.00

Organic Mixed Greens
fresh figs, red onion, walnuts, blue cheese, fig vinaigrette

Half $18.00
Full $30.00

Bbq Baby Back Ribs
mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables & sweet spicy bbq sauce

$30.00

Grilled Beef Tenderlion
wasabi mashed potatoes, sauteed vegetables, sesame-soy dime glace

Fish Of The Day

$21.00

Braised Pork
potato gnocchi, grilled onions, tomato, sage & parmesan

$19.00

Pan Roasted Amish Chicken
orange-coriander marinade, pistachio couscous, sauteed vegetables, balsamic & fig salsa

$16.00

Penne Pasta
roasted squash, spinach, white beans, c raisins, lemon

$15.00
Add Grilled Shrimp To Any Dish $5.00

Grilled Vegetables
saffron couscous, golden raisins, cilantro & honey-lime vinaigrette

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128 Cafe

128 Cleveland Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55104

651-645-4128

Description

2010 | BEST BARBECUE

2004 | BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH

By Rachel Hutton | Wed, September 08, 2010

By Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl | Wed, September 03, 1997

By Amanda Ferguson | Wed, May 15, 1996

bap72248 | Rockford, MN | 1 Reviews

kpwaxler | Minneapolis, MN | 3 Reviews