You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at College of Saint Benedict (St. Joseph, MN) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
The Local Blend Coffee
Downtown coffeehouse on Minnesota St; classic Bennie study spot with live music nights
Krewe Restaurant
Viet-Cajun spot downtown from a James Beard-noted chef; splurge-worthy walkable dinner
Flour & Flower Bakery
Nationally praised bakery next to Krewe; croissants and morning buns sell out early
Bello Cucina Italian
Sit-down pasta and pizza on College Ave; go-to for family visits and date nights
Kay's Kitchen Diner
Homestyle breakfast and burgers on College Ave N; cheap hearty weekend brunch
Jupiter Moon Ice Cream Ice Cream
Small-batch scoops at 15 E Minnesota St, a short walk from campus
Coborn's Groceries
Full grocery at 1500 Elm St E with deli and pharmacy; closest supermarket to campus
Target Big Box
At Crossroads Center in St. Cloud, about 10 min drive; dorm supplies and essentials
Walmart Supercenter Big Box
St. Cloud supercenter for cheap dorm stocking runs; open late
Crossroads Center Mall
St. Cloud's main mall with Scheels, clothing stores, and food court
Cash Wise Foods Groceries
Budget Coborn's-family grocery in Waite Park on the way to St. Cloud
CentraCare St. Joseph Clinic Clinic
Family medicine clinic in town; CentraCare urgent care is nearby in St. Cloud
Coborn's Pharmacy Pharmacy
In-store pharmacy at Coborn's on Elm St E; easy prescription transfers
St. Joseph Post Office Shipping
USPS in town for care packages and returns; short walk from campus
Great Clips Haircuts
Quick walk-in haircuts in Waite Park and St. Cloud, about 10 min away
Lake Wobegon Regional Trail
Paved bike trail with a St. Joseph trailhead; ride toward Avon or Waite Park
Millstream Park
St. Joseph city park with creek, picnic areas, and summer farmers market events
Quarry Park & Nature Preserve
Waite Park granite quarries with swimming, cliff views, and hiking
Marcus Parkwood Cinema
Main movie theater for the area in Waite Park with student-priced showings
Munsinger Clemens Gardens
Free riverside formal gardens in St. Cloud; popular photo and picnic spot
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.