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499 Payne Ave
St Paul,
MN
55101
44.9564
-93.0786
Neighborhood: Payne - Phalen
What People Are Saying About Minnesota Music Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Perched astride two neighborhoods--St. Paul's Downtown and East Side--the Minnesota Music Cafe proudly holds a torch for Minnesota music history. The walls are lined with glass display cases housing old records, posters, photos and the like, each one honoring a different local legend. Mostly working-class East Siders frequent the bar, but music lovers from other areas stand in the sunken dance floor while enjoying the large beer selection.
08/21/09
A great office-gathering place
by baldwiner at Citysearch
I recently organized a going away party for 20 people after work. Plenty of free parking behind the building. We had lots of room inside and outside under the covered patio. The drinks are cheap – 2 for 1 until 7pm. The food is cheap – the most expensive appetizer is $4. The staff is welcoming and kept us well fed and watered. The next day I received many complements which I hereby pass along to the MMC.
- Pros: Parking, lots of room inside and out, cheap drinks
- Cons: Dated decorations
03/22/09
Live Music Mecca for St. Paul & Minneapolis
by WestsideBand at Citysearch
The Minnesota Music Cafe is literally an Institution. Love the staff, the food, the ambience!
The ownership is always the first to help with a benefit for a local cause or local artist.
Great place 2 perform.
Where else can you find live music, at this level every nite? Only at the Minnesota Music Cafe.
- Pros: Live Music = We love LIVE
- Cons: It's been 5 years since Westside's Performed
02/06/06
Best place to hear live bands!
by jdvill at Citysearch
This is the best place to go to hear GREAT, live music consistently. Though this place is smoky and parking can sometimes be tricky, it is worth the effort. Their location is extremely easy to get to. The drink prices could be a bit lower, but when you get to listen to great music every night of the week I guess you should expect to pay more than you would at some other place that only offers DJ/Jukebox "entertainment". The owners are very friendly too and have been known to open up their doors for various benefits. I highly recommend the MMC to my friends, family and everyone else. Check it out!
- Pros: GREAT LIVE music, Any ages will enjoy, Come as you are
- Cons: Smoky, Drink $s a bit high
The Details on Minnesota Music Cafe
The Extras:
If you'd like a break from the music, a well-lit pool room near the front door is a nice place for a conversation.
Category:
Cafes, Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Billiards Bars
Payment Methods:
Check, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
