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    Bordertown Coffee

    4.4 (87 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Bakeries
    Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Hunter B.

    Literally top 5 London fog I've ever had in my life. The staff was friendly and although crowded I was easily able to find a spot. Happy I stumbled upon this place

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    John S.

    A super quiet place, especially for a university area, where the more serious come to study and whisper. It used to be difficult to find where Bordertown was but now with signage from two streets and a well marked entrance it's a walk in. Classic woodwork from another era, huge picture windows, a fireplace takes us back to a much earlier time. Oh the coffee? Not the greatest but the moist breads and pastries make up for the so so brew. The work space behind the counter into a kitchen is tiny and I'm not sure how two workers can fit in without tension..I did see a little stress and evil eye as who is going to do what when.

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    Polly L.

    I work on the University of Minnesota campus very close to Bordertown, and it's our staff's favorite spot to pick up a coffee to go! The pastries are also delicious, they always have different muffin flavors rotating throughout the seasons. I recommend the banana bread, it's incredibly buttery! The shop itself is cute, quiet, and cozy. There are a few small tables and couches, so sometimes it's hard to find a spot to sit and study or have a meeting, which is why we usually take our drinks to go. One thing to note is since they don't have many staff working behind the counter, the service is very slow. If you're second or third in line you can expect to wait up to 10-15 minutes for your drink. It's delicious and we're happy to support it, but know that it won't be a quick stop!

    Iced coffee and banana bread
    Shaji K.

    Popular university-area coffee shop still open in the summer months. Upon entering, the left side will be where you order/pay, while the right is the relaxing seating area. Decided on an Iced Coffee ($4) and a slice of Banana Bread ($3ish). The banana bread is warmed up before serving - a fresh, slightly doughy, slice with small bits of nuts mixed in. Liked the flavor and balanced out well alongside the bitter coffee. The true selling point here is the ambiance. Well lit interior, plenty of seating, and an overall quiet place to spend the morning. The barista was very nice as well, handling the orders by her lonesome. Not sure how busy it gets during normal school hours, but definitely a pleasant experience in the summer.

    Eric T.

    The building is formerly a fraternity house on the campus of the University of Minnesota that is tucked away just off of University Blvd & 15th Street. Bordertown is sort if deceiving to the eyes- not so small & confined. The seating area opens up into a large area (felt like a European beer hall setting) for students & non-students to kick back and relax/study and enjoy some really good coffee blends. Bordertown does serve an array of sandwiches and other snacks here. Be patient with the sandwiches (takes a bit of time to make). While there seems to be parking directly out front, don't be surprised if its full. I had to park on the street, and pay $2 at the meter to ensure that the meter maid didn't ticket me. Certainly a good coffee spot alternative than the usual suspects of Starbucks, Dunkin, and Caribou when visiting the University of Minnesota and subsequent Dinkytown area.

    Beautiful from the outside, and the inside was a cool space with lots of places to sit. I got a dirty chai latte and it was pretty good. It took awhile to order and receive, but it was also a busy weekend morning.

    Rosemary chocolate chip muffin
    Kendall D.

    Really liked this location as a cozy spot to get work done! One star is missing because the wifi has been inconsistent for me and recently I had trouble getting it to connect at all, and the wifi was the main reason I was there. Food/drink quality-wise, I was very happy!! My rosemary chocolate chip muffin was a little cold as if it had been frozen overnight instead of baked fresh this morning, but the flavor was really unique and yummy! The muffins are also pretty dense and filling, so it was a solid breakfast for me. The coffee is good and there's a great selection of specialty latte drinks to choose from! I was a little disappointed that I automatically got a to-go cup instead of being given the choice of a real "for here" cup instead.

    I am sitting under a tree at a table outside with some banana bread and Chia pudding
    Kira L.

    Even though this place is literally an old house on a side street, the food is so amazing and the ambience inside is super cute and cozy!! I come here for breakfast sometimes, and all of the fresh baked goods blow me away, plus I've heard that the coffees are really nice as well. It's a good, semi-quiet workspace if you want great vibes and good food, either inside in the library or outside in the shade. The photo isn't focused properly, but I'm eating some Chia pudding and banana bread at a table outside!

    My favorite place to study
    Minh D.

    Found out about this little gem on Yelp and decided to check it out. It's tucked a way behind the frat row, so just use google if you're not sure where it is. The interior is cozy and quaint, make excellent coffee shop vibe. Everyone is usually studying or working which makes it a motivating study environment whenever I come here to study. The drinks are great - I have tried the coffee miel and the matcha, love the matcha! The muffins were really good too, buy the day old ones to save $$ and you got two of them for price of one, still taste amazing. *PLEASE OPEN ON SUNDAY*

    Coffee comes in a cute glass!
    Marie C.

    The reviews on here is what got me to first visit Bordertown and I'm happy to report - I was not disappointed! It was a little hard for me to find because it really just looks like any of the other little houses in the neighborhood. The entrance is on the left side if you're facing it (it took me an embarrassing amount of time to find it). Starting with the menu - they have all your coffee standards and basics and not too much outside of that. I typically go with my standard hazelnut latte. The coffee is excellent, one of my favorites so far in Minneapolis, and definitely the best in Dinkytown. They serve lunch from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. I've ordered the bacon biscuit sandwich which has thick cut bacon - soooo good! The side salad is an option for all of the lunch options or a bag of chips. I get the side salad because it's really yummy! I'm not well-salad-versed enough the dressing they use but it's refreshing! Their portions are also a good amount of food, nothing outrageous but also not bird food. The service is also always good! Not the stand out for this place for me but they do their job and they're nice! The dining area is darker than I would ideally like it to be but there is a large window and plenty of seating options. I like when cafes have both couch seating and table seating. Bordertown has plenty of both as well as high tables and low tables. Would highly recommend to anyone in Minneapolis!

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    Good amount of seating. I got an iced latte. It was good just pretty pricey. I did find it hard to find the entrance from google maps

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    Excellent coffee shop near UMN. Highly recommended for working, conversation, or a plain old cup of joe.

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