Brunson's Pub

"This Payne Avenue favorite has fish and chips on its menu year-round. You’ll get Summit beer-battered fried cod served with lemon and tartar sauce and a side of fries or coleslaw. Order online for takeout, which is offered in compostable packaging." - Cinnamon Janzer

"Brunson’s keeps it casual with a brunch menu of brioche French toast, pulled bacon Benedicts on toasted English muffins (or make it veggie), and smoked ham breakfast sandwiches smeared with strawberry preserve aioli, plus Bloodys and mimosas. This St. Paul spot is especially kid-friendly, offering kids’ plates for half the price of full entrees — in the summer, the leafy patio is lovely for catching the morning breeze." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"This quintessential neighborhood pub serves made-from-scratch bar food done right. The happy hour menu is extensive, with a cheeseburger and chips clocking in at $9 — which, of course, pair well with a $3 Hamm’s. Wednesdays are peak sipping for wine and whiskey lovers: House wines and pours of Jim Beam are just $5." - Stacy Brooks, Alex Lodner, Eater Staff

"Brunson’s is a stellar neighborhood bar in St. Paul’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood. Named for Benjamin Brunson, a land surveyor who built what’s believed to be the oldest standing brick house in St. Paul near Payne Avenue, the pub is owned Thomas and Molly LaFleche, who met working in the local industry. Chef Torrance Beavers adapts the menus seasonally, but it’s a great stop for quality bar food — think loaded fries, wedge salads, hefty braised beef sandwiches, and burgers. (The No Payne No Gain burger, stacked with pulled bacon, blue cheese, and blackberry Vidalia jam, is a solid bet.) Brunson’s patio is a hidden gem in the warmer months, too." - Justine Jones

"This quintessential neighborhood pub in St. Paul is often packed with chatty families, especially on Sunday mornings, when plates of wings and Benedicts fly out of the tiny kitchen at warp speed. Even the brunch menu has kid options, like a brioche French toast and a breakfast sandwich. Bloody Marys for less than $10 keep everyone at the table happy." - Alex Lodner, Eater Staff