Opening hours
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Saint Paul: 12:35 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (651) 493-2893 to confirm.
Location & directions
585 University Ave WSaint Paul, MN 55103
About Basil Cafe
Basil Cafe is a Thai restaurant you'll find at 585 University Ave W in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It's part of our guide to 395 restaurants, cafes and bars in Saint Paul. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Basil Cafe is open daily, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 46 items across 9 sections, including Appetizers, Salads, Stir-Fry, Specialties, and Curry. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $12.00, with a typical item around $6.00. Menu highlights include Egg Rolls (4), Papaya Salad, and Pad Thai.
You can visit for kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (651) 493-2893 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 585 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103
- Phone
- (651) 493-2893
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 46 items · $1.50–$12.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 10 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Thai restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Basil Cafe’s weekday schedule with 8 other Thai restaurants in Saint Paul. On a typical weekday it opens at 9:00 AM, earlier than 100% of them (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:30 PM.
In total it is open about 84 hours a week, 21 hours more than the local median of 64. 88% of Thai restaurants in Saint Paul open on Sundays, and Basil Cafe is one of them.
Compared with 8 other Thai restaurants in Saint Paul that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants across the US
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
At Basil Cafe the median listed price is $6.00, lower than the typical $13.95 for Thai restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 66% | $16.00 |
| Green Curry | 62% | $16.95 |
| Red Curry | 56% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 52% | $17.00 |
| Panang Curry | 52% | $16.95 |
| Yellow Curry | 49% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 42% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 42% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 571 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Asian-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Assistive hearing loop
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Basil Cafe there are 17 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 46 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bakeries & Desserts (6), Cafes & Coffee (5), Bars & Pubs (4), and Vietnamese (4).
Competition is light: 1 other Thai restaurant is within a mile and 10 within three miles. The closest is Bangkok Thai Deli, 0.5 mi away.
15 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisSubway< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's< 0.1 mi
- PizzaSlice Brothers0.1 mi
- BarbecueHickory Hut0.1 mi
- VietnameseTrieu Chau Restaurant0.2 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Basil Cafe's opening hours?
Open daily, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Basil Cafe open on Sunday?
Yes, Basil Cafe is open on Sundays: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Basil Cafe located?
Basil Cafe is located at 585 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
What is the phone number of Basil Cafe?
You can call Basil Cafe at (651) 493-2893.
Does Basil Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Basil Cafe offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Basil Cafe?
The typical price range at Basil Cafe is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $12.00.
Does Basil Cafe take reservations?
Yes, Basil Cafe accepts reservations.
Is Basil Cafe wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilet, and assistive hearing loop.
Is Basil Cafe open late?
No, Basil Cafe usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Basil Cafe?
There are 46 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Basil Cafe. Nearby options include Subway (< 0.1 mi), Wendy's (< 0.1 mi), and Slice Brothers (0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Basil Cafe?
1 other Thai restaurant within a mile. The closest is Bangkok Thai Deli, 0.5 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
