Skyway: Top 5 food destinations in the St. Paul Skyways

Five places to grub while walking the St. Paul skyway (in no particular order)

Maison Darras inspires with their paninis, French pastry and savory soups.

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By: METRO staff |   November   |  From the print edition

Editor's note: November's issue sets its sight on the great climate-controlled labyrinth that is the skyway. We'll be expanding on the print feature all this month with a look at the people, places and things that make this such a unique Twin Cities landmark. Share your thoughts about the skyway on our Facebook page, or on Twitter using the hashtag #skyway. Have a great skyway story to tell? E-mail web editor Drew Kerr at drew.kerr@tigeroak.com

Alliance Bank food court

We know what you’re thinking: food court? Rest assured this one is different. Mostly. Sure, you have your Mickey D’s and your Leeann Chin, but you also have off-the-beaten path (and affordable) options. Jerabek’s, an outpost of the West St. Paul flagship bakery, sells coffee, kolache and cakes that rival anything on the Food Network. Wilbur’s Sandwiches patrons are greeted by a “Are you Wilburrific?” banner (and they are, no doubt, after dropping just $5 on lunch). Need another reason to keep walking past Subway? As of press time, State Fair vendor Turkey to Go was slated to move in next to Wilbur’s soon, so you can relive all those summer drumstick-eating moments. 56 E. 6th St., St. Paul; jerabeks.com; wilburssandwiches.com; turkeytogo.com

At Miguels

Tucked away near Town Square, this tiny Mediterranean gem is hard to find, but trust us. At Miguels thinks outside the hummus-and-pita box with dishes like pork loin with prune sauce. Grab some baklava and pray to the food-coma gods that you make it through the afternoon. 444 Cedar St, St. Paul; 651.379.0037

Peterson’s Popcorn

Whether your poison is caramel, cheese or plain old buttered, this five-decades-old, family-owned popcorn joint has just the thing. Grab a quick snack for $2, or go all out with a six-gallon tub of Chicago-style (all three flavors) corn for $30. 101 E. 5th St., #203, St. Paul; 651.227.7337; petersonpopcorn.com

The Four Inns

In the ’70s, the Four Inns became a meeting place for judges and lawyers in the nearby county courthouse. Today, St. Paulites with and without law degrees flock to the cozy restaurant for stick-to-your-ribs fare: hotcakes, gigantic omelets, burgers, pies and sundaes. 101 E. 5th St., #220, St. Paul; 651.291.7939; thefourinns.com

Maison Darras

Nothing takes the edge off a weekday like daydreaming about strolling through gay Paree—except, perhaps, for eating like you are. Maison Darras plays into your food fantasy with paninis, French pastry and savory soups. Just tone down the accent before you head to your next meeting. 401 Robert St N. #205; St. Paul; 651.379.2770; maisondarras.com

See our complete map of METRO-recommended dining destinations and other skyway diversions.