Patron Saint Cafe + Bar offers a vibrant yet relaxed Italian-inspired spot known for exceptional cocktails, curated food, and friendly service. Guests can enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu with vegetarian options in a stylish setting with indoor seating and bar area access.
What to Expect:
🍹 Great cocktails with Italian bitters and spritzes
🍽️ Curated, inventive food choices with wide vegetarian options
☕ Excellent coffee and pastries including a standout croissant
🕒 Fast service and comfortable seating for groups or solo diners
Important Information:
– Happy hours Monday to Friday, 4–6 PM
– Closed on major summer holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day)
Haley's Pick 🍽️
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Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🍸 Best Happy Hour: Monday through Friday, 4–6 PM offers great deals on drinks and food.
☕ Morning Visit: Arrive by mid-morning to enjoy freshly baked pastries like their highly recommended croissant and quality coffee.
🕰️ Early Closing: The bar closes promptly at 8 PM on weekdays and 3 PM on Saturdays, plan accordingly.
🚗 Parking Tips: Free street parking is available but can be somewhat difficult; nearby municipal parking garage is an option.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Patron Saint Cafe + Bar is widely praised for its exceptional cocktails, inventive menu, friendly staff, and trendy atmosphere. Visitors celebrate the quick service and quality dishes, particularly vegetarian options, though some note ordering via QR code can feel impersonal. The venue enjoys high ratings, especially for brunch and happy hour, with minor negative remarks about occasional service coldness.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
