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.

Blue Sun Soda Shop is proud to offer our HUGE selection of craft soda and delicious candies at multiple locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area! We feature the largest selection of sodas in the state of Minnesota, and our locations also have an in-house candy store complete with puzzles, games, novelty items, and so much more.

Our shop offers a wide variety of delicious bubble tea flavors made with high-quality ingredients. We strive to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all of our customers to enjoy. BoBa 4Eva is ready for you to visit!

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.

Serving breakfast, lunch, sweets, espresso/Red Bull infusion drinks + more in a cozy and cute little spot right downtown. Located in the back of the River Exchange Building.

Visit our outdoor patio and all-season porch, open daily 11-8. We look forward to the new Chestnut Street Plaza grand opening Spring 2023.

Our coffee shop is ideally located steps from Stillwater’s historic lift bridge and bike trails. Our menu includes coffee, espresso, tea, pastries, and sandwiches. Herman’s Electric Bike Rental is located in the backside of this location.

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.

Old-fashioned burger and 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 Americana decor. Open daily, right on the corner of Main Street and Chestnut St. (historic 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.

A Cozy Lounge with Nostalgic Video Rentals & Board Games, Boba Bubble Tea, Waffles, & More!

Nostalgic dessert experience with a twist. Soft-serve ice cream with whimsical toppings like edible glitter. Available in vegan and dairy free, too!

Made from scratch Bakery & Kitchen, serving Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch and award-winning pastries right downtown Stillwater.

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.   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!

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.

The famous sweet and savory Sara’s Tipsy Pies can now be enjoyed at a retail cafe on a charming South Hill neighborhood corner. Pick up hand pies fresh or frozen or pre-order full sized pies. Stop in for fresh baked products from Sara’s Tipsy Pies and other local bakers while sipping Willows coffee.

Hand-crafted ice pops made with a passion for fresh, natural & often quirky flavors.

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.

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

Started in 2009 by New Yorker George and purchased by a long-time regular and local south hill girl in the fall of 2019. These well-loved recipes are labored over every week for the legendary crust and sauce that made a name for itself a decade ago. Pies and slices. Online and phone orders. Delivery and Carry out. Patio seating all summer.

Elevated Coffees, Casual Cooking and Bakery. Relaxed place for eating and socializing. From counter service to our charming bistro atmosphere, You & Me is the perfect place to add a little deliciousness to your every day.

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. Bubble hockey. Live music EVERY weekend!