St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week To Kick Off Sunday

(KNSI) – St. Cloud Area Restaurant Week will officially kick off Sunday, May 11, giving residents the chance to explore the city’s dining scene while supporting local businesses.

“It’s a really cool opportunity to highlight local restaurants,” said Rachel Roos, marketing manager for the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce. “It helps spread the word about some businesses that residents might otherwise not know about. They can come, have a wonderful time exploring and enjoy some good food in the process.”

A total of 49 restaurants will participate across seven daily themed categories throughout the week. Sunday kicks off with Coffee Lovers Day, featuring everything from locally roasted coffees to dessert-inspired drinks. Monday is Cheese Please, featuring cheese curds, Nashville mac and cheese and quesabirria. Tuesday is dedicated to Nostalgic Eats, with classics like milkshakes, dirty sodas and burritos.

Wednesday brings Side Pieces, ranging from fries and dill potato chips to street corn and fried Brussels sprouts. Thursday is Never Enough Protein, highlighting wood-fired dishes like ribs and chicken baskets, as well as brisket skillets and fried chicken sandwiches.

Friday’s After Dinner Delights will feature traditional and Mexican fried ice cream, dessert martinis and macarons. Saturday closes out the week with Carb Cravers, where attendees can dig into ham-and-cheese croissants and chicken Parmesan.

The Chamber of Commerce will post a video for each themed day on its Instagram and Facebook pages. Residents can also download a passport from the Chamber’s website to check in at each stop. Every stop earns 10 points, and those who reach 70 points can redeem them for a Restaurant Week 2026 T-shirt.

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