Dining & Night Life

A Stillwater favorite, famous statewide for their turtles, Barbara Ann’s Fudge Shoppe is a must stop for lovers of fine handmade candies, chocolates, nostalgic hard-to-find candies, and ice cream. Located in the historic St. Croix River Exchange Building on Main Street.

Brine’s Market & Deli is located in uptown Stillwater, in the center of Stillwater’s newer business district. Come inside the market and experience old fashioned service and quality products, yet encounter the fast service you expect today.  Great picnic supplies!

Old-fashioned candies, popcorn, carmel corn, cheese corn, homemade fudge, salted nuts and more! Candyland has been famous since 1932! Stop in to try our Chicago Mix popcorn.

Self-serve frozen yogurt bar featuring a variety of yogurt flavors and toppings. Pay by weight. Colorful modern decor.  Kids and Adults alike love it!  Stop in! Seasonal.

Chilkoot Café and Cyclery features a full service café specializing in high quality scratch foods and pastries, as well as house roasted coffee and espresso.  Just a few blocks from downtown Stillwater. We use only the freshest local, sustainable and organic ingredients. We also feature a full service bike shop specializing in retail, repair and fitting. We sell a wide range of bikes and are committed to getting our clients on the right bike at the right price with a great fit.

Life is too short for Bad Coffee. We have served our  great coffee in a great little coffee shop – all with a river view since 1992.   Drink your coffee here, or take it to go! Located in the back of Valley Bookseller.

South Hill neighborhood home-style local bakery with an assortment changing daily – bread, cupcakes, donuts, and treats! Stop in for lovely smells and a tasty treat.

Discover Good Food, Unique Gifts and Exceptional Service from a Local Family Owned Market. Take out or eat in casual meals. Located just off Hwy 36, behind the AmericInn.  Stop in for picnic supplies or to enjoy our great deli.  Small eating area inside Kowalski’s.

Old-fashioned burger & malt shop with a walk-up ice cream cone window. Listen to your favorites 50’s tunes and enjoy the step-back-in-time 50’s decor. Outdoor Patio. Take Out. Open daily, right on Main Street corner of Chestnut (lift bridge road).

Coffee that’s familiar without being ordinary. Fresh pressed juices that awaken. In true Minnesota fashion, our street-level café is a beacon for both locals and voyagers. MADE also offers tea and locally made pastries. Located at Lora Hotel.

Mai Little Cakes is a cupcake shop that bakes from scratch daily using the freshest and finest ingredients available. We specialize in wedding cakes, cupcakes, and delicious Boba Tea. Stop into our pretty pastel pink with chandeliers shop to grab a treat while you stroll along the river downtown Stillwater.

Right on the corner of Main St. and Chestnut, The Mara Mi boutique + cafe offers a curated selection of, playful stationery, gifts, desk accessories, greeting cards and much more. Our café features a delicious variety of baked goods made from scratch daily, coffee drinks, teas and other specialty beverages. In the summer our café also offers Izzy’s Ice Cream! Stop in to pick up the perfect gift or to indulge in delicious treat from our café!

Voted best Ice Cream Parlor in Minnesota by WCCO tv poll. In Business since 1923, Stillwater’s historical gem offers forty-six ice cream flavors served in mammoth portions. Just a few blocks from downtown.   Open Spring, Summer & Fall.  Outdoor tables only.

Made-to-order individual pizzas baked in 90 seconds in a wood-fired oven.  Salads, beer, wine, beverages.  Right on Main Street with hidden back alley patio as well. Stop in!

Enjoy the large bay windows overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River and comfortable décor with the best of Stillwater’s lumberjack history and bicycling themes. Enjoy a wonderful selection of coffee, cappuccino, juices, energy drinks, and bakery items with a full service café serving complete breakfasts for or takeout box lunch for your bike ride adventure!

If you like exquisite deli meats and cheeses, beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables, meats that are raised by a local farmer, and a store that makes you feel welcome and one of the family, then stop by! We are Stillwater’s finest little grocery store specializing in natural and organic foods since 1978.  Great place for picnic supplies! Nutrition classes taught in their upstairs loft space, check out website for calendar.

Dine-in, take-out, or American fare catering – Sandwiches, Ribs, Cheese Curds, Beer and Wine.

Come relax at the casual eatery,  Tin Bins, located in the historic Commander Building, just off Main Street on Nelson.  Outdoor deck – views of the river.  Serving up casual food, picnic take-outs, wine bar and coffee shop all wrapped into one! Occasional live music.

This old fashioned candy store features peanuts, caramel corn, fudge, candied apples, hard candy, and rock sugar candies.

Dine in/take out/delivery. True NY style Pizza- Our extra large pies are so delicious, that even if you have a hard time remembering the name, you won’t forget the pizza. Victoriano’s is a family owned and operated joint with over 60 years combined pizza experience. We put our heart and soul into every pie and every dish. Chef George “The Pizza Connoisseur” is at the oven so you are sure to experience a “Pizza Affair To Remember”.

Street Food. Music. Cocktails! Find this club-like restaurant with a live music stage and featuring a changing food truck-inspired menu with main stay street favorite edibles. Right off Main Street/Chestnut St. Private rental available. Bubble hockey. Live music EVERY weekend!