You may have already checked all of our first Top 10 Instagrammable Restaurants off your list, so now it’s time to share another 10 recommendations for some of the most photogenic food in town! Not only are these all fabulous places to grab a great bite to eat, they’re also incredibly photo-worthy. So come hungry and with your cameras charged, these restaurants are ready for their close up!
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1. Brick & Bourbon
A newer addition to the St. Cloud dining scene, Brick and Bourbon is “an elevated eatery and craft libation venue that believes in using the freshest domestic and imported ingredients.” Serving up dishes like candied bacon flights, chicken and waffle sliders, and wild mushroom mac and cheese, you are going to have a hard time resisting digging in long enough to grab a picture! Plus, for those of age, be sure to order a craft cocktail., such as the Double Entendre Martini that is served with a cotton candy garnish, or the Smoking Gun Negroni or Maple Old Fashioned, which is smoked before your eyes for magical, tasty fun. You’ll have a hard time deciding which photo is the most Insta-worthy after a meal here!
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2. Hajime Asian Bistro
You would be hard-pressed to find a food genre that is more photogenic than sushi. Served in colorful rolls with beautiful, fresh ingredients and plated as though it’s begging for a picture, the sushi at Hajime Asian Bistro will up your Instagram feed big time! With 20 different chef special’s rolls plus all the traditional maki rolls you know and love, you are going to want to try them all! They also have a full menu of other Asian cuisine including noodle and rice dishes, teriyaki and hibachi chicken, shrimp, beef and more, many yummy appetizers and even salads. It’s an authentic, beautiful experience every time you dine at Hajime!
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3. Val’s Rapid Serv
While it may not seem like there’s anything particularly spectacular about burgers and fries, Val’s has been proving that sentiment wrong for many decades. This take-out only restaurant allows you to order on your own computer screens in the tiny lobby, and serves up greasy-spoon classics like burgers with all the fixin’s, big white bags of french fries, and over 20 different varieties of shakes. It’s an iconic St. Cloud eatery, and a nostalgic lunch stop for many travelers who make their way to or through St. Cloud. Don’t forget to grab a pic with the vintage diner sign outside, it’s truly one of a kind!
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4. Viet-Tien Deli
Viet Tien is a family owned international market that stocks a wide variety of dry goods and fresh produce from all over the world. They also house one of the best-kept secrets in town: the Viet Tien Deli. Come hungry and ready to enjoy Vietnamese favorites like spring rolls, rice platters with choice of meat, curry dishes, vermicelli salads, lo mein, pat thai, and of course their claim to fame: authentic, delicious pho. With one taste you can experience all of the flavors of another country! Our tip? Enjoy a meal at the Viet Tien Deli first, and then go shopping to see if you can recreate some of their iconic dishes yourself (good luck!). Make sure to also grab a bubble tea for the perfectly composed photo, and enjoy every amazing bite!
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5. The White Horse
Upon entering The White Horse, you might think you know what to expect from their menu. But their motto, “Eats like a restaurant, drinks like a bar” rings true for every dish they serve! Serving up bar favorites like patty melts and chicken salad wraps, they also surprise diners with unique dishes like miso chili glaze tuna, jagerschnitzel (pictured), bulgogi lettuce wraps, and chicken eggplant parmesan. The atmosphere is lively and positioned perfectly to be paired with an evening at the Paramount, so it’s often full of show-goers. No matter what style you’re craving, The White Horse has something to satisfy!
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6. Bravo Burritos
Bravo Burritos Mexicatessen and Bar has been serving St. Cloud some of the most delicious, healthiest Mexican food in Minnesota since April 16, 1985. The casual, friendly, and eclectic environment adds to the unique appeal of this local favorite. They quickly serve up all of the Mexican dishes you love like burritos (naturally), tacos, nachos, fajitas, and more. Until you’ve tried one of their specialties, you just can’t describe why this place is so beloved! So come with your camera and your appetite for spice, Bravo Burritos is serving what you’re hungry for.
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7. Olde Brick House
You will be hard-pressed to find a more authentic Irish dining experience in Greater St. Cloud than Olde Brick House. The restaurant itself was renovated and redecorated using supplies largely shipped over from Ireland, and the rich woods and stained glass accents will have you feeling like you’re in a pub on the Emerald Isle for real. With classic Irish dishes like reubens, Guinness fish & chips, bangers & mashed, and corned beef and cabbage, the taste will send you to Ireland as well. With a wide variety of classic and signature cocktails available as well as an extensive whiskey list including Jameson on tap, you better have your shutter-fingers ready when you dine here!
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8. Bo Diddley’s
Since 1981, Bo Diddley’s has been serving up high quality food with great customer service using local ingredients at an unbeatable price. Essentially a sub shop with locations in St. Cloud and St. Joseph, Bo-Didds as the locals say is the place to go for all your favorite subs served in thirds, halves or wholes (they’re huge) as well as pitas, gyros, schwarma, and soups of the day. Our recommendation: try the house-made guacamole, it will not disappoint! If you’re looking to fill your feed with that retro sanwich-shop vibe, Bo-Didds is the place to do it!
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9. The Copper Lantern Family Restaurant
There’s just something so wholesome and soul-warming about a good old comfort food breakfast joint, and The Copper Lantern is just that. Serving up American breakfast classics like biscuits and gravy, hashbrown cakes, and eggs any way you like them, this place will make you feel right at home from the first sip of coffee to the last bite of your caramel roll. The vintage, home-style photos you’ll capture here will have your followers swooning, and hopefully have you coming back for more!
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10. Rock Creek Coffeehouse
Cozy and quaint, Rock Creek Coffeehouse in Sauk Rapids is a peaceful and tasty place to grab a gourmet cup of coffee, tea, or smoothie as well as all-day breakfast, bakery goodies, sandwiches and appetizers, and even ice cream by the scoop! With a seasonal coffee menu that’s always serving up something perfect for the time of year, and an atmosphere that says “sit down and stay a while,” you’re going to want to block off some time on your calendar to fully enjoy your dining – and photographing – experience here!