Lost Fox

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Lost Fox

Restaurant · Downtown

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213 4th St E Suite 100, St Paul, MN 55101

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Daytime cafe serving coffee, tea, sandwiches; bar at night.  

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213 4th St E Suite 100, St Paul, MN 55101 Get directions

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+1 651 493 4694
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The Best Restaurants and Bars in St. Paul’s Lowertown Neighborhood | Eater Twin Cities

"A cozy coffee shop by day and neighborhood bar by night, Lost Fox offers a little bit of everything. There’s a daytime sandwich menu and a full dinner menu with rice bowls, charcuterie boards, and chicken wings. Stop by on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month for an evening of drag bingo. Online ordering is available." - Stacy Brooks

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Dean Trimble

Google
I hate having to give bad reviews, but sometimes you just have to. We had been here for a trivia night it was really fun! But, we ordered drinks but we didn’t order food. This time we went for brunch. It was not what I was hoping for based on the ratings. It was both a service issue and a quality issue. Half of our party got their food and it was was warm but not hot and one of our (87 year-old grandma ordered eggs over medium (you know how picky old people can be) and they came hard, she asked for new eggs and the response was “well, we are really busy, you may have to wait a while.” Ok Lost Fox, hire more people, or take fewer reservations! The food for our other half didn’t arrive until 20 minutes later, (reviews in the pics) some of it was good, some of it was bad. When everyone was done with their meal, her eggs came. I get that mistakes happen. The Manager’s solution was to remove the price of one bad item, which she noticed wasn’t eaten, and offer some free cake, which was a nice gesture.

Lisa Sheppard

Google
This was my first time to visit the Lost Fox. I ordered their signature burger. If you love pickles, you will love the burger more than I did. The pickles overwhelm the overall flavor of the burger. The fries are GREAT! I would go back just for the fries. The service is good and friendly. The atmosphere is fantastic with art lining the walls.

Kristi Charlton

Google
Food was decent, pricy burgers. Cafe coffee was good. Oh don’t try to use the bathroom without getting hassled. Coded key, asked a worker, gave me a bitchy attitude like what? Do I look like a bum? And I walked past her like so many times while dinning. I hustled wanted to wash my hands lady? Lol it was funny actually. It the old lady with tattoo. She probably owns who knows but the arrogance ugh that bugs me. Anyhoot cheers.

Ed

Google
Lost Fox is a charming spot with a warm, welcoming vibe. The staff is genuinely friendly, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in. They’ve got a great selection of quality products — from coffee to cocktails — all thoughtfully prepared. The atmosphere is relaxed and stylish, perfect for hanging out with friends, getting some work done, or just enjoying a quiet moment. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to again and again.

C Larkins

Google
Nice place to hangout on a Sunday afternoon. There was plenty of seating, lively but not super busy and the staff was very friendly. I had the basic breakfast for brunch and a Miel latte. Both were delicious! The bacon was nice and crispy. I got a large latte and had to get a to go cup because I didn't want to waste any of it. Definitely coming back

Amanda Vondrasek

Google
We've been to this place a few times now and love the atmosphere, the drinks, and the menus they come up with(St. Patricks day was fun). When it's packed, you may need to wait a little longer but they get BUSY in there. They have board games to play, tvs at the bar, and feature local art on the walls. The fries - SO good.

Melinda

Google
Beautiful restaurant! Great calm vibes on the café side, nice upbeat energy on the other side. Same music throughout but the way the restaurant was set up gave it a bit of distinction. We came in around 8 pm last night and sat ourselves per the sign. It took a few minutes before someone greeted us but once she acknowledged us everything else came swiftly. She seemed like she was one of two servers working during an extremely busy period where everyone came in at the same time so kudos to them! We ordered the Fox Fries and Fried Pickled Cauliflower to start. They were both good. The shoestring fries are pretty standard. The pickled cauliflower and sauce were delicious, although lukewarm. As for entrées, we each got the Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Rice Bowl, and Esquite-Chorizo hotcakes. The guys stated that the sandwich and rice bowl were not hot and both too spicy. Maybe the server misheard over all the noise and thought my partner wanted the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. I did taste them both and although I like a lot of heat, I agreed the pepper was a bit heavy on both. I didn't really like the appetizer I got as my meal. The hotcakes themselves were good. I just didn't like the dry, crumbly texture of the chorizo. And, the lime crema was so acidic and there was so much of it that it overtook the entire dish. I definitely felt like they were heavy-handed with the citrus which is weird for me to say because I usually ask for extra. It was just too much for this particular recipe. Another factor in my rating was the feeling of being rushed. We kind of raced to finish our tepid food because they were starting a drag show (that we didn't know about) a little after 9. Although, I really love those, it's not something I enjoy with my husband and old roommate. I was also introducing them for the first time so they weren't able to really converse over the loud music or emcee. We felt like we needed to buy tickets to stay in our seats to properly finish our meal. They were about $10 each if I remember correctly, but we hadn't planned on that expense and also wanted to get somewhere where we could talk. So, we hurriedly boxed up our food and left. I wouldn't hesitate to try them again during the day--when they're not so busy and would order different food. Not sure if I'll get the chance though because I'm a contract worker and not sure how long I'll be in the Twin Cities.

Renee Tyler

Google
The croissant breakfast sandwich w/aioli on the side was very good. Unfortunately, the 2nd English muffin breakfast sandwich arrived on a stale Biscuit but was replaced with the correct sandwich after a short wait. It was tough to get our server to return, but other staff were willing to help. The black coffee was very good, the Hazelnut Latte was too sweet for my taste, heavy milk and served Luke warm, they kindly added a shot of Hot expresso that fixed it! Greatly appreciated.
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Andrea K.

Yelp
Went here for silent book club on a Wednesday evening and oh my goodness! Such a cute spot! Coffee shop on one half and more restaurant on one side. Super chill vibes. Some people hanging out, other s with laptops. It was a very interesting mix. We LOVED the sweet curry wings and the fries were HUGE for $6. Will be back again!
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Jessica N.

Yelp
Party of three, two of which were first timers, came in for dinner. We were immediately seated and quickly ordered chicken wings as an appetizer. We placed our orders, which took quite awhile to arrive, with one party's order arriving well before the other two entrees. The chicken wings appetizer arrived after our entrees, which the server apologized for. We ordered a chicken rice bowl, hamburger, hotdog, fries and the ahi tuna salad. The rice bowl was plentiful, as were the fries. They were out of hotdogs, so they served two "halved" small hotdogs in a large bun. It tastes the same I guess, but it was a visual disappointment. The ahi tuna salad was a miss. The salad was dry, yet over saturated with dressing at the same time. The tuna was cut poorly (very uneven and fraying edges) and had a very obvious "previously frozen" texture. It was almost like it had severe freezer burn but without the freezer burn flavor. It was weird. And for $17, the portion was inadequate. Our server was a sweetheart. Upon leaving, I attempted to order a latte at the coffee bar. The server/barista literally made four drinks while standing less than five feet away from me, without acknowledging me whatsoever. When he was ready to take my order, he turned to the register and just stared at me. No "what can I get you" or anything. It made me super uncomfortable! I received my latte without a single word. Someone in my party had eaten there last night and had this man as his server in the restaurant area and received good service, so maybe he was having a bad night. We intend to eat at a neighboring restaurant, but ended up here due to the other place being closed. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again, but it wasn't bad enough to never return.
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Amber D.

Yelp
We came to Lost Fox for the first time for brunch; it's in a convenient location right off the light rail & across from Union Depot (which has a parking garage). I loved the look of their branding & logos! The decor is interesting; it feels like there was an existing space that the business moved into & added some decor (neither here nor there, but it wasn't necessarily a selling point). The restaurant has 2 halves, one side is seated with a server, the other is cafe style where you order at a counter. We sat on the served side & our service was great. I got a Vietnamese coffee, which was the Americanized version with espresso. It was pretty good but didn't pack as much of a punch as traditional Vietnamese coffee, at least in terms of flavor. I also had the eggs Benedict (with the prosciutto on the side) with their mixed green salad as the side. The mixed greens were not what I'd call a salad; it was literally lettuce with some red onion & I couldn't taste any sort of dressing. The eggs Benedict itself was tasty, a standard English muffin with really good hollandaise. The eggs, though, were definitely too overcooked to be considered poached, so that was a bummer. The prosciutto was crispy, almost like it'd been air fried, & my husband enjoyed that. He got the lox eggs Benedict with the breakfast potatoes & a side of mixed berries; the dish originally came out with the mixed greens, but the staff corrected it & brought out the potatoes & berries quickly. The potatoes were worth it; they were crisp on the outside & soft & potatoey on the inside, which was a highlight of the meal. All in all, I may come back to try the cafe side of things. Prices were very reasonable, so it wasn't a bad experience overall. The service was excellent so we can't complain too much :)
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Katrina M.

Yelp
Ambiance is awesome, chill. Great art on the wall. Bar, food, coffee what can't you love!? A Ghostly Bargain - whoa!! Very citrusy, full of gin flavor. With an aftertaste of sasparilla which is very interesting I really love the decor and the people that work here are very beautiful!!

Kendall A.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with my boyfriend- The vibe of the restaurant was very nice and there was an LGBTQ exhibit on the wall behind us which I thought was a cool addition to the space. We sat down around 7:45 and it took at least 15 minutes for a server to even acknowledge that we were there. Once the server came he put in our orders relatively quickly and was friendly, but the food ended up taking another 30 minutes to get to my boyfriend. They ended up making the wrong item for me and it took at least another 10 minutes to remake the item and get it over to us. Despite the circumstances, food was very good- my boyfriend got a Lost Fox Burger and I got the Beef-ziki burger. Both items were delicious, but ultimately not worth the time it took. After we finished, it took another 30 minutes to get the check to our table and when it finally arrived we were greeted with a 3% technology fee for using a card and had spent over $40 just for two burgers. I understand that it can be overwhelming when a lot of people are at the restaurant at a time- It seemed like a busy night and they were clearly understaffed for the amount of people there, but 30 minutes just to get the check is still a little ridiculous. Overall a cool place and a nice spot to grab a sandwich Downtown- I would just avoid going here when it gets busy.
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Calli T.

Yelp
My friend and I came here for dinner and loved the vibes! The front half of the space is a coffee shop and the back half is a restaurant / bar. They had live music starting as we were leaving. I love live music so this was a positive in my books! The staff were friendly and attentive. We went around dinner time and were able to get a table right away. I ordered the Cubano Sammie and my friend ordered the Pulled Pork Sammie. Our sandwiches were ok, not the best we've had, but we'd both come back again for sure to try other items on the menu and enjoy the good vibes!
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Stephanie E.

Yelp
I love the location of lost fox! I'm usually not in downtown St. Paul but the area around this cafe is sooo beautiful!! I loved it! There is plenty of street parking but you do have to walk as lost fox is right in front of the green/blue line so there is no parking. However the walk was super cute as you can see the buildings and there is a nice park a block away. Lost fox itself is HUGE and I love the cozy ambiance they have!! It is great for a study session especially since they're one of the only shops that are open later, closing at 10pm and 1am on weekends. There's so much space and a side that is busier than the other, one for eating with a bar and tables, while the other side is more for studying with a coffee bar and plenty of outlets. The bathrooms are very clean too and require a code. The only downfall here was the actual service. I tried to order a coffee as I believe there is not heating there, however nobody was at the bar so I asked someone in the restaurant side and she said she would send someone over. 30 minutes in line and there were about four other sets of customers in line with me but nobody came over. This was on a Monday night and I just sat back down, I understand they could have just been busy but I would definitely still recommend this spot!
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Misha Q.

Yelp
Stopped and tried some lunch. Really great atmosphere, open and bright with lots of games. You could walk up to the counter and order or pick a seat and have a waiter come over. We ordered lunch and some drinks. Service was great. And we were able to get in and out quickly!
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Katie Y.

Yelp
Cool little coffee shop! Very trendy/hipster vibe. Coffee was delicious! I ordered the Ultimate Breakfast Bagel Sandwich and I think it was a top bagel sandwich I've ever had. More of a breakfast/lunch combo. Husband had the BB Breakfast sandwich that was good as well!
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Julie D.

Yelp
Stopped in for some quick apps and drinks. The vibes of Lost Fox were a great first impression - very open, bright, and welcoming. A good selection of drinks, both N/A and alcoholic. I tried the queso fries and they were very good. I want to come back and try more options when I have more time.
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Ralphie S.

Yelp
Lost Fox was my only coffee shop experience in the Twin Cities during my two day stay. A very charming space across from the St. Paul Depot and light rail stop. A mix of cafe, restaurant and bar with multiple seating options including sidewalk seating. Plenty of things to look at, or purchase from artists / makers. My Iced Vietnamese coffee was not the best in class - a bit on the weak side, so I'd steer clear of that on a return visit, but I would return for a different beverage or food if I so happen to be in dt STP. 3 stars for my beverage, 5 stars for the vibe and options.
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Raiana Z.

Yelp
Yummy coffee! Girls at the counter were so nice and helped me decide, seating area was spacious and had a cozy corner to read or get some work done! Muffins also looked and tasted so amazing!!
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Robert R.

Yelp
The food and coffee were very good. I had the English muffin with bacon. I thought it was a really good deal at $6. It had a cool downtown vibe. I think I will stop by in the evening and have a beer.
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Louise M.

Yelp
The service and food are fantastic. Definitely get the wood fired wings. They're delicious and are moist on the inside. They also come with a house made dipping sauce that is to die for. Great charcuterie boards, the cauliflower soup is very yummy and their Caesar salad was great as well. Especially delicious was the sticky pudding cake, which tasted like it was drizzled with some kind of spirit, but that was really just a caramel drizzle. So delicious!
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Rob A.

Yelp
I stopped in around 4pm on a Friday. The bartender was friendly and welcoming. Our waitress was horrible at best, there were 2 tables there when my party arrived, took awhile to get service, watched as 1 table chased down someone to pay for their meal, as the waitress made and had a drink, chatted with kitchen staff then joked with other people I. The adjoining coffee section. Ordered a burger with no cheese (intolerance and food allergies) of course burger came with cheese and the waitress argued with me, stating it is butter, but when she went to kitchen to request a redo, you could clearly hear the attitude in her voice, because I did not want the burger, and you clearly hear the cook say he made a mistake with the cheese. So if you have food allergies I would avoid this place. So I could not tell you about the food, but, the fries were hot.
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Michael K.

Yelp
I'll be so for real, I was quite intoxicated by the time I joined friends here for drinks so my recollection may be a bit shotty, however I did like the atmosphere in addition to all of the beer options. Nice little cocktail menu and of course they serve wine. They apparently also serve some pretty tasty looking food! It's a local hangout spot super close to where I live and I'd definitely come back.

A E.

Yelp
I've been here both for coffee and food and I will say that the coffee shop has amazing vibes. Not the most earth-shattering coffee, but it is good. The restaurant side is good as well but the service is sub-par. Do not expect to be well attended to nor get anything quickly.
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Lindsey J.

Yelp
Aesthetically pleasing, friendly service, clean, & well-behaved dogs allowed!!! This place was an excellent and surprising find on a Sunday morning!! My friend and I had a lox bagel and ham/egg sandwich with tea & an Americano. We loved sitting at a little table and enjoying the atmosphere! Great music playing over speakers too!
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Stella Y.

Yelp
Stopped by after getting breakfast for a grab and go coffee. Got an iced latte like I usually do and I was satisfied. I did feel like there was a bit too much milk and I wanted to taste the coffee more but that might be personal preference. Either way, the coffee was still pretty decent.

Ryan W.

Yelp
The Lost Fox has a great atmosphere, and overall, the food and service were excellent. Our bartender was attentive and sociable, and most of the dishes we tried were well-executed. We ordered the Chicken Tinga fries, the BB Burger, and Chicken Wings. Everything was great with the exception of the wings. On their website, the picture makes them look really fantastic, but when ordered, that wasn't so at all. They were not broken down properly (they were served with the drumette, flat, and tip all intact), not crispy enough, and completely oversauced. All of these issues just ruined the dish . A little more attention to detail there would have made the experience perfect. That said, I'd still come back to try more of the menu, as everything else was really great.
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Collin B.

Yelp
I used to live down the block from this place. Great coffee shop in the morning and afternoon. A nice small cafe menu to choose breakfast from and have some good seasonal drinks. The restaurant side is great. The menu although small, has something for everyone. I would have dreams of their corn cakes drizzled with a southwest sauce. They are a side but for one they are a meal. Great service. Great bartenders who know the locals and are welcoming to newcomers. The owners (The Rose's) are a great family. They employ younger people to wait and serve because they want to teach the younger generation about the restaurant business and to get them good experience. The ambiance is industrial meets cozy. Well lit. Beautiful high ceilings and window seats to watch the train station. Go check them out before a Saint Paul Saints game!
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Maddison C.

Yelp
The service is amazing accompanied by the food such as the wings, iced coffee, and French soda
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Jason O.

Yelp
One of my new favorite spots in Downtown St. Paul. The Fried Chicken Sando is excellent! I love that they have a full bar with 100% local beers. Looking forward to going back for a coffee before a trip to the Farmers Market.
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Sharlene H.

Yelp
Super cool caffe /coffee shop and a place to meet new people or old ,or just passing throw for some grub , the intricate new and old brought together in one place! Very spacious !! The staff were friendly and did not have food but I bet it's great here , I will be back to bring friends for sure cute cute quaint cafe!!
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FMarie W.

Yelp
If you don't know this place is here you would miss it But that part of its charm I suppose. It's nestled at the end of lowertown, Just blocks from the Saints stadium a few steps from the light rail. It's a cute, quaint if you will coffee shop/dive bar feel. I went in on a Sunday early evening had a tasty glass of wine, an amazingly delicious homemade triple-decker club sandwich and a surprisingly great cup of chicken chili soup (excellently and perfectly seasoned*definitely not Minnesota nice spiced IYKYK). The seating arrangement was plentiful for those busy nights but also perfectly cozy for a chilly Sunday for a little solitude in public. Last but not least the playlist was beyond perfect... A mix of late '80s early '90s rock/pop classics. All of that with a reasonable price-point and pleasant service. For being my first time here I was thoroughly impressed as it hit all of the marks that one would hope when they visit a new restaurant. I will definitely be back and would recommend. The only complaint is there is no parking and I sat myself and was basically ignored for at least 10inutes while the staff visited with a regular... however when she did come by she was very Sweet knowledgeable about the menu and paid close attention.
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Gifty V.

Yelp
Stopped in for a Sunday Funday cocktail. We sat at the bar and enjoyed some great drinks. The bartender was pleasant, and I appreciated his willingness to make us any drink we wanted (on and off-menu). In addition to the French 75, the zesty Bloody Mary was fantastic! I can't wait to go back!
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Hnou V.

Yelp
It's an improvement of whatever was here before. It's now a coffee, bar, and kitchen. They serve simple breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Good selection of coffee and tea. They do both iced and hot versions of tea. The sandwich was decent. I loved the ambiance here. There were several people here working quietly on their laptops. It also had art from a local artist on display.
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Tracey F.

Yelp
Wanted a quick bite before baseball and found this little space. Walking in, the small patio is cute; they've done a good job of making a sidewalk in the city have a little charm. We decided to sit inside, since it was just a bit warm out. Got a few appetizers to share as our meal, and went with esquites corn fritters, jumbo wings, and pickled fried cauliflower. The corn fritters and cauliflower were excellent. The wings were ok. For my taste, I would have liked them a little crispy on the outside and a bit more sauce. Our server was very nice, but didn't check on us very often after our food came out. Food was also a little slow to come out, given the number of tables. They are also open for breakfast and lunch, do would love to come back to try some morning fare and some other things we saw on the menu.

Noemi S.

Yelp
Very nice and cozy atmosphere to study reasonable prices but beware of multiple mice. We saw three mice while visiting. It's cute tho
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Kelsey D.

Yelp
I went to Lost Fox for the first time last week before we went to Glow. It was nice walking distance to CHS field so it was a great option for that. Lost Fox was busy for a Friday night when we were there but our drinks took over 25 minutes to get to the table even for a beer/cider. This was not acceptable. Our food also took awhile to come out once we ordered. I ordered a gluten free lost Fox hamburger and it was good but I didn't eat the fries because they were from a shared fryer. I got the in vino veritas cocktail that was okay, I wouldn't get it again. At the end of the night we asked for 2 bills and they completely swapped all of our food and we were late for the event we were going to. The inside of the restaurant was well decorated although it was quite loud. Service was very slow. Parking is street or ramp parking nearby so plan accordingly.
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Ellie B.

Yelp
Very disappointed with our dinner at Lost Fox. We went on a Friday night, it was fairly busy, and our service was terrible. Drinks took at least 20 minutes to come out, food took forever, and then some of our orders were wrong. I ordered the "I'll be your Huckleberry" drink which had great flavor and then the rice bowl with sweet soy glaze. My entree was okay, pretty bland though. When our waitress came to bring the bills, the receipts were jumbled and incorrect. I would not recommend Lost Fox especially if you have after dinner plans.

Michael C.

Yelp
Im a breakfast sandwich guy and my wife is a pastry chef. I had a top 3 life time breakfast sandwich here in the B.B. bagel sandwich on asiago bagel. Outrageously good they have no right. And then on top of that the orange cranberry danish is a vision of wonder and deliciousness.
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Deanie H.

Yelp
Ambience: it's a cool hidden gem in Saint Paul. The front is along the light rail, and you can access the back from the alleyway. When you walk in through the back, you notice a swankier feeling restarting area and bar. Up front is a coffee bar, with a water stand, and cafe style seating. Lots of people on their laptops when I went to catch up with friends on a Saturday. Food: I ordered the Little Piggie which comes with egg, tomato, ham and bacon (opted for extra bacon instead of ham), arugula, garlic Mayo, on your choice of white, wheat, or croissant. My only gripe is the the croissant wasn't warmed up. Otherwise, it was perfect. Drink: I got a salted caramel latte w oat milk. I was impressed by how many syrup flavors they have. They have a dark roast from Mpls and a light from St. Paul. Things you should know: - if you walk in through the back, check in at the front with the host - picky eaters can make modifications to meals - they close at 1 a.m.
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Nicole G.

Yelp
Just happened to stumble across Lost Fox! Did not disappoint at all! Will definitely be back.... SOON! Friends and I were looking for an espresso martini for an after dinner bev..... SO SO DELICIOUS (had 2)! We also tried the I'll be your huckleberry drink... don't skip on that either. The staff were very friendly and nice. Nice after dinner spot for some cocktails. Super cute place with great music playing and nice relaxing vibe.
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karen k.

Yelp
Second round here. Pie and coffee even better than before. Be sure to stop if you go to the St P farmers market.
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Matt W.

Yelp
Came in for a quick bite and cocktail before an event in the area. Lost Fox has a really cute ambiance and cozy vibe to it. They weren't really busy which was surprising on the weekend but I know they're also pretty knew and I'd heard about their coffee vs their dinner offerings. I had an old fashioned and house Lost Fox Burger with bacon added for my meal. The burger seemed a bit small but likely an appropriate serving size since I didn't feel overly full after consuming, but it was interesting that the bacon dominated. I got a bit of the garlic aioli that pulled through on what was otherwise a fine, but nothing surprising burger. I didn't get a ton of flavor that really stood out and based on the thickness of the patty relative the bun and bacon, it just seemed surprisingly lost. Nothing bad, just nothing to go tell anyone "you've got to try it". Fries were pretty standard as well. The old fashioned was made well and the server was super kind and attentive although it looked like she was covering the entire seating area. Maybe they recognized a slow night and sent the rest of the staff home? Overall a good experience, but sadly nothing memorable. Will come back to check out their am offerings though, since I've heard so much.
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Marla K.

Yelp
Stopped in here before a saints game and it was a super cute place! I loved all the greenery and celestial vibes! The service here was fast and friendly. There was plenty of seating, even when google said it was "as busy as it gets" :) I like that you have the option of either getting waited on, or ordering from the cafe directly. The food was ok. I was excited for my sandwich based on the description on the menu, but it was slightly underwhelming. I think the dinner menu here looks better than brunch tho ‍
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Eric M.

Yelp
Low lighting ambiance, great tasting food and drinks to match. Great customer satisfaction and overall quality. It's why the lost fox is the best lost little place to be.
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Joy M.

Yelp
What a gem! I found the Lost Fox by chance, passing by the alley entrance from 5th street. I felt like it was a secret, until I realized the main entrance is just across the street from the Union Depot and Light Rail stop! Still, the service was friendly, the coffee was delicious and it is clearly a popular spot for the locals. Lots of folks working on laptops or having friendly chats. Some adorable pups were also making good company. I'm looking forward to having productive work days here again soon.
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Hien L.

Yelp
I did look for my iPhone on Google for Vietnam coffee. I found it from Lost Fox has Vietnam coffee. I did order Vietnam coffee strong good.
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Katie S.

Yelp
We tried Lost Fox this winter when we were looking for a place to get appetizers and drinks before dinner. The ambiance was generally good, and the food was okay but could have been better. FOOD: We tried the fried brussel sprouts, fall hummus & baba ganoush, and corn fritters. The brussel sprouts were definitely the highlight, and were perfectly crispy and tasty. The hummus and baba ganoush were a bit underseasoned for my taste, and the veggies/pretzels served along with it could have been more interesting. The corn fritters also could have been more seasoned, and arrived to our table a little cold. The happy hour beers were well-priced though! SERVICE: Our server was very nice and helpful; the service was a little slow but it was pretty busy and there seemed to only be one server at the time, so it was understandable. AMBIANCE: The interior was interesting and cozy, although there were purple lights that did not help the appearance of the food. PARKING: We found easy street parking nearby.

Lou W.

Yelp
Never been disappointed with anything on the menu. Great neighborhood joint. Dinner, appointments, beer or cocktails it's all good.
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Angela L.

Yelp
Friends and I stopped by for dinner to check out a new place. The ambiance when you walk sends a super calm and comfy vibe. Unlike a lot of restaurants the chairs were very comfy. Our server was kind, knowledgeable and seemed to be handling quite a few tables on her own. She did what she could to make sure our group was taken care of. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sano. I liked the overall flavor and thickness of the chicken the breading in it was the perfect amount. What really made the sandwich tasty was the combination of the ginger sesame slaw and the kimchi. I also appreciated that the bun wasn't overly large and that the toppings didn't make the bun soggy. The fries were pretty standard. I also tried a bit of a friends Brussel sprouts and the flavor of the sauce with the sprouts was pretty tasty. I'd love to check them out for their brunch and coffee menu at some point
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Scott M.

Yelp
We've visited Lost fox a few times over the past few months. Was there yesterday. I really love the feel and flow of their dining room and coffee bar area. I remember when it was different businesses over the past 20 years. Moved a few blocks from their establishment to St Paul in 2003. We think the Rose's have really elevated this location and a great replacement for coffee, drinkipoos or yum yums! ... since we lost the black dog coffee shop a few years ago. Sad face. Lost Fox. Happy face. We'll be there Saturday Feb 4th after we visit the fabulous dog rescue expo at the Union depot. Keep up the fantastic work. We will be there for din din very soon this Spring. To all. When I say we. I mean myself and my little princess, Princess Baby Girl "Sissy" Miller. She is the grande dame of St, Paul, in my opinion. Thank you for letting her join me yesterday in the coffee area. Yes, they are well behaved doggie friendly.
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Courtland M.

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A great community spot! Lost Fox is in a huge historic space, filled with local artwork. It serves as a cafe by day and full restaurant + bar by night. Seems like this would be an excellent work or reading space. I've been once for coffee and lunch, and once for dinner and drinks. Both were good! Coffee and cocktails were excellent. Cafe pastries were also top notch! I didn't fall in love with the food, but will be back again as things continue to get dialed in. Very much appreciate the biz owners investing in the community and neighborhood!

Josh D.

Yelp
Visited in passing for a quick-bite, pleasantly surprised! Fun gastro-pub/cafe atmosphere. Food was good, lots of beer options, full service coffee shop, solid service. Would go back to try breakfast!
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Susannah C.

Yelp
I'm in a heavy chai phase right now, and Lost Fox is where I'm going to get my fix! I always get a large iced chai with oat milk which runs about $6 - definitely average price especially with oat milk substituted (otherwise a large iced chai is $5). The baristas are so friendly, they seriously are all always smiling every time I come in. I have also gotten an iced latte there but prefer their chai. They open at 8am, would love if they opened earlier! They also serve food which I haven't gotten a chance to try yet, and have a bar in the back with a happy hour. I always swing by on my way home from a walk, and this has become my go-to coffee shop in St. Paul!
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Amy E.

Yelp
Lost Fox is a super cute coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere. And I was so excited to finally find a place in Saint Paul that allows dogs inside! Great coffee and service.

Ann K.

Yelp
Great casual spot! Good coffee and pleasant staff. Service takes it's time but otherwise good experience