The wait times in our emergency departments are longer than usual due to illnesses like RSV and the flu. View our estimated ED wait times and learn more about where to get care for your sick child.

Our St. Paul campus provides several options for meals and snacks throughout the day. For more options, view our off campus dining and meal delivery options.

At Children’s Minnesota – St. Paul

Vending machines
Vending machines can be found:

  • On the first floor, next to Smith & Grand Café
  • On the first floor near the United Hospital cafeteria
  • On the first floor of  the Garden View Medical Building
  • On the third floor in the skyway connecting Sky Tower and River Tower

Family Resource Center  
Complimentary breakfast snacks are available for patient families from 7–11 a.m., Monday – Friday. On weekends, breakfast snacks available upon request from the second floor Welcome Center 8–11 a.m. Complimentary coffee and other beverages are available throughout the day in the Family Resource Center.

Ginkgo Coffee Bar and Deli
651-220-6200
Coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, bakery, fruit, sandwiches, and soups. Gift cards are available. Open 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Room service
4-3663 (4-FOOD)

Families may order from the patient menu found in each room.  See “Room Service for Guests” inside the menu for more information. Visa, Mastercard and social service/breastfeeding coupons will be accepted for payment.

At United Hospital (adjacent to Children’s Minnesota – St. Paul)

Breakaway Café
651-241-8193
The United Hospital cafeteria offers deli, salad bar and hot entrees (dine-in or take-out). Gift cards may be purchased from the cashier.

Euro Deli   
The deli next to United Hospital’s cafeteria offers coffee, pastries, deli sandwiches, grab and go meals.

Please note: These listings are provided for patient, family, and visitor reference only. They are not Children’s Minnesota recommendations.

CHILDREN’S MINNESOTA – ST. PAUL DINING AND LODGING GUIDE

Interpreter Services

Children’s Minnesota offers interpreter services for all languages to assist patients and families free of charge.
Syringe

WHAT IF GETTING SHOTS DIDN’T HURT SO MUCH?

Children’s Minnesota goes above and beyond to help prevent and treat pain with Children’s Comfort Promise.

Get educated

At Children’s Minnesota, we know how important reliable information about conditions and illnesses is.