You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at St Olaf College (Northfield, MN) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
The Ole Store Restaurant Sit-down American
Right at the base of campus on St. Olaf Ave; famous Ole Rolls and weekend brunch.
Hogan Brothers' Acoustic Cafe Sandwich shop
Division St staple for hoagies and ice cream; cheap, filling, student favorite.
Goodbye Blue Monday Coffee shop
Downtown indie coffeehouse on Division St; classic study and meetup spot.
El Triunfo Mexican
Low-key downtown taqueria and market with big burritos at student prices.
Reunion Burgers and pub
Modern restaurant on Division St; burgers and shareables, good for parent visits.
Culver's Fast food
On the Hwy 3 strip; butter burgers and frozen custard, short drive from campus.
Target Big-box
On Hwy 3 south side; dorm supplies, groceries, and a CVS pharmacy inside.
Cub Foods Grocery
Full supermarket at 2423 Hwy 3 S with pharmacy; main big grocery run.
Just Food Co-op Natural grocery
Co-op at 516 Water St S downtown; local produce, bulk foods, grab-and-go.
Family Fare Grocery
Supermarket near downtown with pharmacy; walkable alternative to the Hwy 3 stores.
Walgreens Drugstore
Toiletries, snacks, and dorm basics plus a pharmacy on the Hwy 3 corridor.
Merchants Bank
Downtown Northfield branch on Division St with ATM; regional community bank.
First National Bank of Northfield
Hometown bank with downtown and south Northfield offices and ATMs.
Wells Fargo
Branch and ATM at 700 Water St S; handy if you already bank nationally.
Northfield Hospital + Clinics Urgent Care Urgent care
Walk-in care recommended by St. Olaf Health Services; call 507-646-6700 for hours.
CVS Pharmacy at Target Pharmacy
In-store pharmacy for prescriptions while doing a Target run; listed by St. Olaf.
US Post Office Shipping
Downtown Northfield post office near Bridge Square for mailing and packages.
Great Clips Haircuts
Walk-in cuts at 200 W 7th St; online check-in, budget friendly.
Bridge Square
Heart of downtown on the Cannon River; popcorn wagon, events, and people watching.
Cannon River Riverwalk
Scenic path along the river behind Division St shops; great for a study break.
Norway Valley and campus trails
Wooded trails and restored prairie ring St. Olaf; easy running and hiking from the dorms.
Northfield Arts Guild
Downtown gallery, classes, and community theater productions.
Imminent Brewing
All-ages taproom vibe with food trucks and trivia nights on Division St S.
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.