Basil Cafe

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

April 2026 · Suggest an edit

• Egg Rolls (4)$6.00

  Bean thread noodle, cabbage, carrots and onions. Served with house-made sauce. Choice of chicken or veggie.

• Papaya Salad$11.00

  Shredded papaya, carrot and tomatoes. Salad platters come with 5 sides: fried pork skin, boiled eggs, turkey…

• Pad Thai$11.00

  Stir-fried rice noodle, bean sprouts, carrots and green onion. Served with crushed peanuts. Choice of…

• Pad Ka Pao (Stir-Fried Basil)$12.00

  Thai holy basil, red & green bell pepper & white onions served with white rice, fried egg, cucumber slices

• Red Curry$11.00

  Red & green bell pepper, sliced bamboo shoots and Thai basil. Choice of chicken, pork or beef.

• Kao Poun$11.00

  Vermicelli noodles and fresh veggies in a coconut milk-based soup. Choice of ground chicken or ground pork.

• Sticky Rice$3.00
• Thai Tea$4.00
• Tri-Colour$5.00

  Tapioca pearls, jackfruit, toddy palm, grass jelly & basil seed with palm sugar & cream

• Spring Rolls (2)$5.00

  Vermicelli noodles, cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, cilantro, mint and cucumber. Served with house-made…

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