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    Cafe Rothem

    4.7 (101 reviews)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Xing C.

    I was lucky to snag a Cafe Rothem bakery surprise bag for the first time, and the price was actually a bit lower than most other bakery bags. It was also my first time stepping into the café--turns out it's the kind of place where you can read books and listen to music, with a cozy, intellectual atmosphere. As for the bag itself, I really liked everything inside: a garlic cream bread (I personally love that savory, crispy flavor), a potato bread, and finally a jam-filled bun. Overall, it was a fantastic surprise bag and such a pleasant experience.

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    Zemin H.

    Sometimes you come to a place to make a connection to the past, to enjoy nostalgia vibes even it's from a different culture, Rothem is such a place. I placed a mystery bag order online, the owner kindly warmed up a croissant and a blooming garlic bread, made them fresh and crispy. I hope they put some old Chinese books along with Korean books.

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    Riana K.

    idc what anyone says, the garlic bread here is THE BEST. The lady boss is always super nice and quiet ambiance is on pointttt Great place if you like not-too-sugary sweets and music!

    The atmosphere was amazing and it was very calm. Price was very reasonable. The whole staff was nice and we really felt unrushed. smoothie was amazing!!!!

    white chocolate mocha and nitro cold brew

    very delicious coffee that isn't plagued with additives, you can really taste the smooth espresso. very nice music and seating and kind staff!! white mocha and cold brew are delicious

    Maggie H.

    Very chill jazz/classical cafe with lots of seats and tables and great drinks. I had the boba affogato which had an amazing presentation. The coffee was bitter but complimented by the sweet ice cream. The boba wasn't hard and tasted house made on the spot. The blooming garlic bites were so cheesy and delicious that I didn't notice they were gone from the plate. It had cream cheese, cheese, and plenty of garlic.

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    Isabel C.

    The most amazing atmosphere and service. The owners carry themselves and the place with such CARE and love. Been coming here for years. Such an amazing business & the coolest record collection! P.s. ask him for recommendations... he's always right. But that CHICKEN SALAD MAN!!! Man oh man ‍

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    Allicia S.

    First of all I would be remiss by not thanking Deonne D, my collaborator and aesthetician who gave me a phenomenal chocolate facial (story for another day!) for suggesting one of her favorite spots for our meeting yesterday. Cafe Rothem is not a neighborhood gem as I often say for some of my faves, it is a diamond!!! Nestled in a shopping plaza in Duluth, the outside does not do justice for the interior. I will say that I love the ample parking available, but from the moment I entered and was greeted right away to taking in all the aesthetics including a wall of albums with books on top row, artwork throughout, meeting room space, a grand piano, and ample seating space around large tables had me blown away. The coffee and tea selections gave me enough options to want to come back and try more. There were also pastries I had never heard of before and sandwiches available to accompany. I selected the caramel macchiato and pumpkin bread, as many that follow me know that I love all things pumpkin! My companion had the ginger tea and one of the many ramen noodle bowl flavors available. I was thoroughly pleased with the pumpkin bread which was heated perfectly and had cream cheese and pumpkin seeds. The coffee was delightful and not too sweet as requested. I did add a little honey to suit my sweetness preference. The noodles were enough to share, but opted not to due to the high sodium content I read on the label. I do love to eat, but wellness is very important to me and I try to be as balanced as possible. My companion did enjoy her selections, and I loved the tray it was served on. As we discussed business topics, after a mini photo shoot, what seemed like a tour bus unloaded into the café. Majority of the individuals from the "tour" were of Asian decent a varying ages. We observed the interactions and same genuineness from owners I felt when I arrived. My companion actually had a frequent shopper card that was punched with the purchases, and shared how much she enjoyed coming to this establishment. Will let the pictures speak for what I have not mentioned. And I will definitely be returning to try the syphone coffee and more pumpkin bread!

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    Tanisha B.

    we wanted tofu onigiri and they didn't have any at the time so she made some just for us!! It was really good and flavorful I love the how spacious it is and it's a great place to study

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    Immaculate vibes with the interior design and choice of music. Got the Mitsugaru and Sweet Potato latte with the Watteok, was all great! Definitely recommend for those looking for a chill spot to commune, read, study, and even enjoy live music while sipping on some good drinks!

    Binh N.

    Phenomenal service and ambiance. The mugwort latte tasted great & was decently priced. The jazz music played in the background combined with the antique aesthetic of the place created an amazing vibe -- one especially conducive for studying and getting stuff done. If I didn't live so far I would come here at least once a week!

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    Chelsea G.

    Fairly sized cafe, housing Sunday church gatherings and rentable meeting rooms. I tried both the coffee and a pastry and I'd rate them as mediocre; which, to clarify, isn't a bad rating but also not an outstanding one either. Things you should know: I. PARKING Cafe Rothem is within the Howell Center Plaza and shares a public parking lot with the adjacent surrounding businesses. Parking is easy and free. It fills up mid-day ~ so you'll have to park a little further out and walk (which isn't too bad). II. SERVICE Very slow. I ordered a pre-made Pain au Chocolat and Americano and it took 20+ minutes for them to have it ready. The shop had various tables still available, so they weren't at capacity. I wouldn't expect quick service here, BUT they are very friendly. III. QUALITY The coffee was standard 그렇지만 the pastry was very dry. It wasn't that buttery and moist flakey texture you'd want a croissant to be ~ barely any chocolate filling. IV. CAPACITY Plenty of available seating for a weekend afternoon. Very family friendly.

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    Sofia S.

    Wow! Cafe Rothem is a little slice of magic. I feel lucky to have stumbled upon it with my partner the other day and we decided to come in today and wow it is great! Perfect sandwiches, and expertly crafted coffee and espresso based drinks. I had a cortado that was just delicious and my husband had a mocha that was exactly what you want from a mocha! Not too sweet and excellent espresso flavor! The atmosphere and ambiance is like going back in time to a cherished book/music store with an instant feeling of warmth and welcome. And the service is wonderful. The gentleman behind the counter was so kind and helpful in picking out our drinks and such a warm person in general. Needless to say, I highly recommend you check this place out!

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    Unique and nice cafe, clean I like the decoration make you feel home , friendly family run the business, Coffee not great.

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    Nice classy environment. Plays classical music and is a popular meeting spot for bible studies and other religious gatherings.

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    The owners are sooooo nice! The sandwiches and smoothies are great. Nice place to study. Will definitely come back.

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    Great place that was surprisingly spacious on the inside. Try the Oreo cheesecake if you stop by; it was really good.

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