Tongue in Cheek

St Paul, MN · American restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in St Paul
#23
of 613 restaurants
City Percentile
84%
rating percentile
Address
Tongue in Cheek, 989 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130
Phone
(651) 888-6148
Website
tongueincheek.biz
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Tongue in Cheek is a restaurant located in St Paul, MN. It is one of 613 restaurants listed in St Paul. Its 4.8-star rating is above the St Paul city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 AM–9 PM
Thursday11 AM–9 PM
Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Adriane Gilbert · Jan 2026

We had been wanting to try this place for years but somehow never got around to it until now. Maybe our expectations were too high? We are very adventurous eaters, travel a lot, and love big flavors. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was nice, but the wall art seemed sloppy and amateur. I get it, it's supposed to be silly and wacky to match the theme of the restaurant, but it just didn't appeal to us. Our drinks were good, but nothing to write home about. We had the tiger prawn teaser, which tasted like a regular fried shrimp with no standout flavors. The "just shroomin" custard had a great flavor but was more of a mush/goop, and I understand it can't be a real custard because it's vegan, but the texture was unappealing. The pork buns were good, but again, nothing standout or

★★★★★ 5.0 Emma Jacobson · Nov 2025

My partner and I went here to celebrate our anniversary. The staff made it very special for us! Everyone was absolutely wonderful. The food was incredible. We got the date night special, and each item was better than the next. My particular favorite was the gnocchi and the pork belly buns. The cocktails were to die for, I could have had nothing but the Erroneous Negroni-ous all night long 😅 This place is special and I'm not surprised it's been around as long as it has. cant wait to come back! Thank you tounge in check team for the very special experience ❤️

★★★★★ 5.0 Jessica Block · Dec 2025

We go out to eat often. Probably too often. It takes a lot to truly stand out at this point, and this place absolutely did. Every bite was delicious. A special shout-out to the teasers, which we almost skipped because we weren’t totally sure what they were from the menu. They’re small, perfectly crafted bites and honestly one of the highlights of our meal. Don’t sleep on them. The cocktails were incredibly balanced, creative without being weird for the sake of it, and the flight option is a dangerously delightful idea. The atmosphere is casual, cozy, and genuinely welcoming, the kind of place that immediately makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. Food-wise, the pad thai salad was a fresh, satisfying take on a classic. The jerk cauliflower hit the ideal balance of spice and flavor.

★★★★★ 5.0 Matthew Bolenbaugh · Oct 2025

This place was a very unique and amazing experience. So many different flavors for the palate. From the starters to the dessert, each plate was unique and better than the last. One of the most memorable dining experiences and varied offerings for a relatively small menu that I’ve encountered in my myriad journeys across this planet. Best vegasm I ever had! (Ask your server for details ; )

★★★★★ 5.0 jami domek · Dec 2024

Hey, food lovers! If you're looking for a brunch spot that offers unique dishes and bold, mouthwatering flavors, this is the place to be. I highly recommend starting with the teasers– they’re the perfect way to kick off your meal. My personal favorites were the blueberry on the spoon and the pork belly. The blueberry is an explosion of flavor in just one bite! I also tried the new mushroom teaser, which had great flavor but was a little too salty for my taste, so I probably wouldn't order it again. For drinks, be sure to try the flights – they feature a variety of drinks with different flavors. The Kiss of Dragon was a standout for me, but the flight is a great way to sample a little bit of everything. For my main course, I had the chicken and waffles and the salmon eggs Benedict, both

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Great Beer Selection ✓ Great Cocktails ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Great Wine List ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining

Services

American restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantNew American restaurantRestaurantWine bar

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