“Nice place. Our coffee group met here this morning. I'm a black coffee guy but two others in the group had specialty coffees and said they were good. Pastries were also good. Service and atmosphere were top notch. Will definitely return.“
“Amore Coffee in Saint Paul is my favorite local gem. The cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and exceptional coffee make it the perfect spot to unwind. Plus, their pastries are always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend for a relaxing coffee experience!Parking: It depends at what time you visit this place.“
“Wow. What a great experience. Our server Priscilla was amazing. She turned around what could have been a disappointing evening due to a longer than normal wait for our food by offering incredible service which is increasingly rare. The creme brulee was the life-changing. So good.“
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“I've gone to this place at least a dozen times. Rarely is there a coffee shop this happy, cozy, and relaxing. They have a wide variety of flavors, including pistachio, an excellent array of food, and staff that genuinely cares and remember me. I highly recommend Vendella!“
“Went for Easter Brunch. I've been on the hunt for good brunch spots in the Twin Cities as a college student who often needs a Sunday afternoon rally. After all the places I've tried, Hope may just be the best the city has to offer.Hope, simply put, has its ducks in a row. The service is snappy. The 1-hr cap on dining time seems daunting, but you'll come to love it--it's a great way to keep customers coming in when certain types start sipping a little too slowly on their Captain Crunch cocktails. Being from the South, I'm used to brunch taking eons due to these types of tables. That's not an issue here! They're no-nonsense. Server was friendly and gave great recommendations. Every course was delicious and surprising.We started with the Captain Crunch cereal milk Rumchata cocktail and raspberry lemonade--both of which were divine. Very strong flavors that taste exactly as advertised. Not too sweet despite what others have suggested. I got the pimento cheese scramble with bacon and baby monkey cakes--good lord. Everything was out-of-this world. The peanut butter syrup on the monkey cakes is like crack--again, I'm from Louisiana, so plate-licking dishes are a high bar for me. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffles with the incredible jalapeno syrup (great dipping option for the bacon, too). He's a chicken and waffle fanatic and has gotten it at every brunch place we've been to--this is the best!We will be coming back. Very reasonable prices considering the quality and inventiveness of the food as well as the excellent service and atmosphere.“
“I did not think this “shack” would be my go-to coffee shop. But, holy cow - it’s the BEST! I can walk to two Caribous and a Starbucks, but I prefer to get on the highway just for a coffee from Mudslingers. Something about the espresso there just doesn’t even compare to other places, even some of the more hipster and bougie coffee shops. I’m utterly impressed. Keep doing what you’re doing.“
“My family and I recently went to luminary and loved the place! It is cozy and we liked the theme. We tried several pastries (cinamon swirl, chocolate raspberry cone, and a chocolate croissant) and they were all delicious. We also all loved the coffee we got! It has been hard to find a spot with good coffee as of late and this spot was definitely one to save with great drinks and a great experience. The only con is there isn't a ton of seating and the place, seeing as it is so good, gets busy.“
“My favorite neighborhood ice cream shop! They serve Chocolate Shoppe ice cream from Wisconsin and it is the perfect creamy-but-not-too-fatty tasting ice cream. The flavors switch out a lot so there is variety, but my favorite (The S#$t Just Got Serious) is always there. The owner and team are friendly and I always leave smiling!“
“I was feeling adventurous so I ordered the Bluebeards Ghost and It was glorious! Slightly salty, a little spicy, and the Vanilla brought a subtle sweetness. I ordered it a second time and added sugar and totally ruined my drink, don't be like me ?Kid-friendliness: My daughter always gets a vanilla steamer when we come here. It makes her feel like a big girl which is pretty cute.“
“Records are fun, vibe is great, coffee is good but the pastries… OMG amazing. Best danish I’ve ever had, my partner’s egg sandwich looked phenomenal (he confirms also good).I wouldn’t say it’s extremely high quality third wave coffee if that’s what you’re looking for, but definitely top tier 2nd wave.“
“What a treat! Cafe Astoria offers an exquisite blend of immaculate vibes, tasty food, and unique beverages, both hot and cold. I highly recommend the Athena Omelet Wrap and Mexican Mocha. Seating was surprisingly ample! We were expecting to have to wait on a Saturday morning, but their spacious interior and friendly staff made for a very smooth and pleasant experience. Hope to be back!“
“I wish everything up on the hill were as perfect as Nina's. On a weekday morning this place is packed with people from all walks of life. A lot of students park here and take up tables just with them and their laptops which is my only gripe. Prices are reasonable. Be prepared to wait a bit for drinks because it is very popular.“
“This Wildflyer Coffee store offers a satisfying range of quality brews in a great ambiance. The staff is friendly, and the prices are reasonable. While the selection could be slightly broader, the overall experience is delightful, earning it a solid five stars.Dietary restrictions: Good selectionsParking: Decent parking adjacent to the store and play street side parkingWheelchair accessibility: It has wheelchair access“
“Had such a great visit here today! We were able to visit with the kitties without a reservation on a Tuesday morning. The kitties seemed happy and healthy and the environment was clean and seemed well cared for. There were so many lovely cats and it was fun to spend time with them. One climbed into my lap to snuggle for a bit wich I loved. The staff was super friendly and one of the kitties literally jumped into the staff members arms for a cuddle during the hour change over wich I thought was adorable. Obviously the staff here care very much for the cats and the cats love them back.Coffee was delicious as well. Will definitely be back ?“
“Stopped into Roots this afternoon and tried their cappuccino and green tea. Both were quite nice with the cappuccino being delightful. We tried a croissant as well and while it was a bit denser than I’m used to, it was still quite tasty and went well with both drinks. The store itself is a bit small but clean and well lit. Will definitely go back whenever possible.“
“Honey! We didn't want to leave! My coworker and I were the last ones out of the door! I'm an avid reader of Black Women Authors so the menu items made me smile inside. The ambiance and the choice in seating was perfect. (Be prepared for the string incense smell.) I will make it my business to stop into this place as often as I'm in the neighborhood. Love, love, love it!“
“Inconsistent quality of the coffee. We have been a few times and the quality of the espresso seems to depend on how busy the place is and who is working. The atmosphere is cute with friendly staff but for consistently quality for those serious about coffee, I’d head elsewhere.However, I have loved several of their seasonal non- coffee drinks!“
“Ordered both the lychee milk tea and the Thai tea milk tea with boba pearls and I must say it is absolutely delicious! The lychee milk tea was great! My 4 year old loved it! This place actually beats Sencha's Thai tea in my books! The flavor is more distinct and the boba is really delicious! It is a cute place to grab a boba tea and relax or grab and go. They also have simple sandwiches and wraps, along with some breakfast items. Looking forward to trying more from Tag Cafe!“
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“This place is tucked away near United Hospital between 5th and 7th in StP. Since my partner doesn't care for breakfast food for breakfast, the diversity of LA Fusion's menu was perfect for him. Their full menu was available at 9am.Samosas, Kenyan bowls, crepes, burgers, salads, smoothies, quesadillas, lattes, breakfast sandwiches, omelettes oh my!ordered the beef samosas. My partner ordered the chicken quesadillas. Both came out within minutes.Three crispy samosas with a jerk dipping sauce (you have a choice of several different options)YUM! Well stuffed full of beef with a perfect crunch.The quesadilla was huge. He could only finish half and took the rest home for lunch.Very clean place. Huge drink menu. This was our second time visiting and look forward to exploring more of the menu.Parking: The paid lot has spaces designated for LA Fusion at no charge.“
“I orderd the 6 inch Nutella cake for my wife's birthday. She and everyone at her party absolutely loved the cake. We loved it so much, we were so eager to cut a slice and forgot to take a picture before we did! We will definelty come back to Equisite for our cake needs!“
“Man this place well Gravy Babies on the weekends is sooooo good everything I ate was on point I had smothered pork chops, smothered steak and candied yams collard greens with turkey neck and cabbage, rice cornbread and cake was all the way off the chain have to make it her at least once on the weekends, worth the money I promise you your gonna like it“
“Stopped in for a croissant and after that one I had to get more to take home! Also enjoyed a few other treats and some friendly employees. I hope the St. Patty’s croissants are available next year as well because they were seriously AMAZING.“
“The lighting and the soft funky music was spot on. The food and drinks were amazing. The only difficult park was parking. I want to try their brunch out. We had 9 people and they were very accommodating. Definitely my favorite place down town Saint Paul!!!“
“I usually get to Dunn Bros. on Saturday mornings to get a cup of French Java or another dark roast. The building is old, but has character. Art for sale on walls, cafe table, chairs, an old stage, and even a coffee bean roaster in the corner to admire. The locals are always there chatting, studying, or killing time. The workers are always smiling, friendly, quick to assist, and get the orders right. The place gets its fair share of interesting people though and that can make for some entertainment.“
“Very cute place, I got the St. Paddy's latte 16oz (coconut and dark chocolate) and it was so yummy! A singular woman was up front taking and making orders, and did her job well! The pastries looked huge and delicious but I haven't gotten one yet :)“
“This place is soooo good. I was looking for a donut shop, but this was closer and boy am I glad! No donuts of course, but the strawberry croissant is to die for, and the spinach one is absolutely delicious. While the chocolate Exotic isn't exactly something I'm in love with, it's very popular and I could very much see why people enjoy it. An amazing shop to say the least. Next time I want to try a Bahn mi.“
“Professional Private Nanny Here!! My little & I always enjoy coming here. The atmosphere is cool, clean, & Sensory friendly. & a Montessori unique Vibe. The Owner always makes sure our experience is always a great one. I love that they clean the toys and rotate them regularly. Not to mention their snack board is amazing! & they have coffee too! Another favorite is they have a nursing room and two bathrooms with a small toliet so my little and I can use the potty at the same time! She does have Sensory issues so this was a huge hit for us!! And if you need a break from playing they have a arts and crafts room with a new theme every single day ! I highly recommend age suitable for 1-5 y/o in my experience.We definitely will make this our go to place!“
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“This is a coffee shop, not a full restaurant and they make some really nice coffee drinks with ingredients you don’t find at chain coffee places, like bitters and molasses and cardamom. The speciality coffee drinks are around $6-8 dollars but are worth it. More worth it than paying that for something at the Mermaid place.They have seating, but it is a small place, located inside of an entire building with other things in it. The building recently put in an old time arcade, so we went to Five Watt and had delicious coffee drinks, I think one was called Bee Sting if I recall. Then there were old pinball machines from the 80s and 90s around too in the hall areas of the building. The barista who was working at Five Watt was great. He was really nice and their speciality coffee drinks are amazing.“
“Heard about them on the local news and my local neighborhood FB page. Had to give them a try. Delicious food. Ordered the Alex and the Minnesota Chickena and Wild rice. The pies were so good and pastry was so light. Also tried their French fries and was not disappointed. Was fun to try something new and support a local restaurant.“
“The food was decent, but not spectacular. The service was good. The value was tough at $250 for three kids ordering off of the kids menu and two adults ordering only one appetizer each with two glasses of wine. Pazzaluna was a much better value with the same atmosphere and “
“Randomly stumbled on this spot a week or so ago and was glad I did, the people working here were so genuinely engaging and friendly, it caught me off guard in a good way, chatting and getting a coffee was a great moment in my day that day. I didn't know what to get either but the barista working suggested something specific they liked drinking and it was delicious. Strong espresso and could taste vanilla, lavender, etc. def not any watered down anything, and it was not expensive which I appreciated.“
“YUM! My husband and I tried St.Paul Bagelry today after a quick Google search for a bagel place near our final destination of Como Zoo (hubs wanted bagels). A fun place with delicious sandwiches, bagels, and cream cheeses! The crew that was working was super friendly and fun. Lots of light banter and felt like they genuinely enjoyed working there. That's always nice to see as someone who works in the retail/customer service industry myself. We'll definitely be back!“
“Christopher does an amazing job managing this Caribou located in the Securian financial building in Saint Paul's skyway system. Their friendly staff will remember your name with a smile. Once a regular, I no longer frequent their MSP Caribou due to the change of their loyalty program. With nearly 7,000 points, Caribou devalued my point value. No Bueno.Parking: Horrible. They are located in the skyway system of downtown Saint Paul.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, via elevator.“
“Cute, most of the plants are real.Good coffee/cookies, would eat again.Cold. As in the longer I sat there the more stiff I became. Granted I was by a window.Asked the barista what the wifi password was and she responded by aggressively pointing in a corner and [sighing] obnoxiously. Thank you for your incredible hospitality mam.“
“One of my favorite local places to go! We recently moved back to Saint Paul after being in the west suburbs for a couple years and Yellowbird is by far my favorite part of being back over here! Customer service is always great, creative drinks, cozy atmosphere, what more could you ask for in a local coffee shop? ☕️“
“My wife is vegan and has a sugar intolerance and was certain she would not be able to enjoy ice cream again, until we found this spot! Stacked with delicious ice cream, chocolates, and even ice cream cakes!!! This place is AMAZING. Geniuses. Everything is made in shop and definitely made with love. We will be back time and time again. Also, SUPER friendly!!!“
“I love everyone that works at the West Side Flats Starbiez ☺️ I feel like i’m cheating whenever i go anywhere else & everywhere else sucks at making my drinks! ? Everyone’s so friendly and welcoming, me and my friends’ pups approve and appreciate the stars & location of this starbz ☺️?“
“Ginkgo Coffee House in Saint Paul is my favorite local gem. The laid-back atmosphere, friendly vibes, and aromatic coffee make it the perfect spot to unwind or catch up with friends. Their commitment to quality shines through in every sip. A must-visit for any coffee lover in the area.Parking: It depends at what time you visit this place.“
“So happy that I stopped by to try Ding Tea! The friendly and welcoming service is just as pleasing as the teas and slushies! I ordered a traditional milk tea for myself and a passion fruit slushie for my children. Both were DELICIOUS! ? I highly recommend stopping by - especially if you're looking for something refreshing to drink! ✨Kid-friendliness: So many fun options to choose from! Children will love trying traditional and exotic beverages! ?“
“All the bakery items are delicious, you can’t go wrong with any of them. The hummus sandwich with roasted red peppers and caramelized onions it’s such a great sandwich especially if you get it with the roasted red pepper sauce to dip it in. The service is always great and the atmosphere is cozy and charming.“
“Let's start with Desmond he was above and beyond. Any of you who have read my reviews know that my wife has a dairy allergy. Desmond really did a great job of making sure my wife's meal had no dairy. Thanks Desmond we really appreciated your help. We will be back.“
“Great food, wonderful service. Recommend the Greek Omelette - unbelievable. Largest side of bacon I've ever had and perfectly cooked. Oddly, for being named the coffee cup, the coffee is on the weak side. But once the food arrives who cares.“
“I went here on a Sunday night with my wife and two kids 7 and 11. The food, service and atmosphere was excellent. The prices were reasonable or to be expected. We had shrimp tacos, birria tacos and a chicken taco from the kids menu. The birria was super filling. We had also ordered chips and salsa and guacamole to start. The portions vs the price were not crazy but nonetheless reasonable and we could hardly finish everything anyway. I would just suggest maybe 2 or 3 adults per chips salsa or guacamole order. We also loved the drink selections, alcohol drinks seemed very appealing and a great selection but surprisingly many delicious non alcoholic drinks that we were very happy to try. We also ordered dessert which was excellent, the key lime cheesecake I believe? And the bread pudding with apple. Everything was perfect and I would really like to thank our server and wish her a happy birthday today.“
“Have been shopping at Ha Tien since they opened. They recently completed upgrades to the store and would say they have become one of the best Asian grocery shopping experiences. They have a great meat & fresh seafood counter. Actually saw frozen wild boar as well. You will be hard pressed not to find what you need here.“
“Generally I prefer to go to a coffee shop to sit and relax inside. I'm not big on drive throughs. But since I was driving by, I figured I'd check this place out. Was nice experience. Just want to make sure I get scooted up, not scoot out. ?“
“The customer service here is above and beyond. My boyfriend and I frequent this caribou (probably too much) and have always had a delightful experience. There was one day where we had accidently put our order in for a different caribou a few towns over and they still filled our order when we came though the drive though. Truly a great business. The only critique I have is their coffee is sometimes a bit inconsistent. Most days it's great! Some days, however, we'll get coffee that is more bitter or more sweet. Usually it's spot on though. If you're looking for a good cup of coffee with lots of ways to customize it, caribou in Hastings is the place to go!“
“If you drink hot chocolate, you know that Caribou's can't be beat. After all, they make the drink with REAL chocolate and steamed milk; Starbucks and the other places' cocoa doesn't even come close!The service at this Caribou - and Caribous, in general - is great: attentive, quick, and accurate.This place has changed a lot since it was an Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips back in the 70s. It's not one of the cozy-with-fireplace Caribous but it welcomes all types and has lots of outdoor seating with great people watching.“
“Rose Street Baguette: A Love LetterYou have faithfully turned me into a bread man. You bring a ray of sunshine to my day with each slow and drawn-out bite. Whether topped with chicken salad, along side a soup, or just by yourself - you are the definition of beauty in simplicity. But, mostly by yourself, because I eat you too quickly and can never make it to the soup, or chicken salad in time.Forever yours,Sam“
“I love this place so much but it’s really far away so I only go every now and then. Does anyone know if they’re open? Google says it’s temp closed and their website has different days/times available. I tried calling and emailing, nothing goes through.“