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    American

    Tongue in Cheek

    989 Payne Ave

    Saint Paul, MN 55130


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    Take & Bake Dinner
    Bottled Sauces
    Let There Be Brunch - SERVED UNTIL 3PM!
    To Share or Not
    Entrees
    Sweet Things
    Sauces
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • Bacon Dashi Ramen

      (Can be Gluten Free, Can be Vegan) Bacon dashi broth, egg, pickle, kimchi, cilantro, scallion, sesame
      $25.00
    • Smash Burger - Single

      (Can be Gluten Free, Can be Vegan) Smash burger with cheese, caramelized onion, dill pickle, brioche SERVED A LA CARTE
      $16.00
    • Weekend at Bennie's

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM (Can be Gluten Free) - Cold-smoked salmon eggs benedict, poached eggs, hollandaise, avocado
      $17.00

    Take & Bake Dinner

    • Holiday Take & Bake (serves 4ish)

      **Available for pickup Wednesdays thru Sundays (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) Must be Ordered *******48 Hours IN ADVANCE********* * Pulled Pork & Biscuits *Mashed Potatoes & Red Eye Gravy * Green Goddess Salad * Cauliflower Gratin * Choice of dessert (Ode to the Dome x4 or Chocolate Truffle x8)
      $150.00

    Bottled Sauces

    • Jerk Sauce (9 oz)

      (Vegan, Gluten Free) Spicy, earthy & tangy. **requires refrigeration**
      $11.00
    • Pad Thai Sauce (9 oz bottle)

      (Vegan, Gluten Free) Spicy, savory & nutty. **requires refrigeration**
      $11.00

    Let There Be Brunch - SERVED UNTIL 3PM!

    • Weekend at Bennie's

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM (Can be Gluten Free) - Cold-smoked salmon eggs benedict, poached eggs, hollandaise, avocado
      $17.00
    • Heeeere's Johnny

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM (Can be Gluten Free) - Braised Pork eggs benedict, poached eggs, hollandaise
      $17.00
    • The Classic

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM (Can be Gluten Free) - Two eggs any style, bacon, crispy potatoes, toast & jam
      $17.00
    • Market Omelette

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM (Gluten Free, Can be Vegetarian) - Ingredients change daily, served with hollandaise, feta, and roasted potatoes
      $17.00
    • Belgian Waffle

      $13.00
    • Side Bacon

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM
      $5.00
    • Side Toast & Jam

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM
      $5.00
    • Side Potatoes

      AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM
      $6.00
    • Side of 2 Eggs

      (Gluten Free) 2 eggs any way
      $7.00

    To Share or Not

    • Steamed Pork Buns (2)

      Sweet pickle, stonefruit salsa, peanut, sesame
      $16.00
    • Fried Chicken Steam Buns (2)

      Hot jam, horseradish, dill pickle
      $16.00
    • Chicken & Waffle

      Spicy honey, scallions, cilantro, peanut
      $17.00
    • Fries & Fixins

      (Can be Gluten Free; Can be Vegan) Fried egg, cheese sauce, baby herbs
      $16.00
    • Fried Smashed Potatoes

      (Gluten Free) Horseradish aioli, dill, malt vinegar
      $12.00
    • Daikon Pad Thai Salad

      (Gluten Free, Vegan) pickled red onion, peanut, cashew, cilantro
      $15.00
    • Jerk Roasted Cauliflower

      (Gluten Free, Can be Vegan) Feta, jalapeno, herbs
      $17.00
    • Grilled Sourdough

      (Vegetarian) Served with house butter of the day
      $7.00

    Entrees

    • Bacon Dashi Ramen

      (Can be Gluten Free, Can be Vegan) Bacon dashi broth, egg, pickle, kimchi, cilantro, scallion, sesame
      $25.00
    • The Vegasm

      (Vegan) - Changes often, call the restaurant to find out today's creation!
      $23.00
    • Smash Burger - Single

      (Can be Gluten Free, Can be Vegan) Smash burger with cheese, caramelized onion, dill pickle, brioche SERVED A LA CARTE
      $16.00
    • Smash Burger - DOUBLE

      (Can be Gluten Free, Can be Vegan) - Smash burger with cheese, caramelized onion, dill pickle, brioche SERVED A LA CARTE
      $20.00
    • Banh Mi

      Smoked salmon, pork belly, jalapeno, kimchi, cilantro
      $17.00

    Sweet Things

    • Ode to the Dome

      (Gluten Free) - Dark chocolate, toasted meringue, peanut, buttermilk, sea salt
      $10.50
    • Fried Sponge Cake

      (Can be Vegan) Blueberry, basil, pastry cream
      $10.50

    Sauces

    • Spicy Aioli

      $0.50
    • Pickle Aioli

      $0.50
    • Curry Remoulade

      $0.50
    • Jerk!

      $0.50
    • Hot Jam

      $0.50
    • Avocado Purée

      $0.50
    • Hollandaise (AVAILABLE UNTIL 3PM)

      $0.50
    • Honey

      $0.50
    • Mayo

      $0.50
    If you use a credit card, Tongue in Cheek will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what Tongue in Cheek pays in fees.

    Smash Burger - Single

    $16.00

    (Can be Gluten Free, Can be Vegan) Smash burger with cheese, caramelized onion, dill pickle, brioche SERVED A LA CARTE

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    A contemporary American eatery, dedicated to serving animal products raised in a humane and sustainable manner. We believe living a good life tastes better.

    Location

    989 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55130

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