Cathedral Hill

J. Selby's is a 100% vegan restaurant in Saint Paul's Cathedral Hill neighborhood, serving plant-based takes on American comfort food and fast food classics. The menu features the legendary Crunchwrap (vegan taco meat in a grilled flour tortilla), crispy fried lion's mane mushroom wings, and the indulgent Dirty Double burger with secret sauce. Weekend brunch offers bottomless mimosas and hearty breakfast burritos. Dairy-free shakes, sundaes, and extra-thick Frostbites with mix-ins like cookie dough round out the menu. Q: Is J. Selby's 100% vegan? A: Yes. J. Selby's is completely plant-based -- no meat, dairy, or eggs anywhere on the menu. It opened in 2017 as one of the first fully vegan comfort food restaurants in the Twin Cities, and it remains the go-to spot for vegan versions of American fast food and bar food in Saint Paul. Q: What should I order at J. Selby's? A: The Crunchwrap is the signature -- vegan taco meat in a grilled flour tortilla, crunchy, satisfying, and better than the fast food original. The lion's mane wings are the best bar snack on the menu. The Dirty Double Burger is the move for burger nights. On weekends, the breakfast burrito and bottomless mimosa brunch are local favorites. For dessert, the Frostbite shakes with cookie dough or Oreo mix-ins are worth the extra time. Q: Is J. Selby's worth visiting -- what do reviews say? A: J. Selby's consistently earns strong reviews for converting skeptics. The most common verdict: even non-vegans enjoy the food. It holds 4.5 stars on Google across hundreds of reviews. Critics have highlighted the lion's mane wings and Crunchwrap specifically. The vibe is casual and welcoming, prices are reasonable at $$, and the Cathedral Hill location makes it easy to pair with other Saint Paul dining.