Code Blu Coffee

I always get the Seoul bowl when I stop by and I had a great experience here as always! The food…read morecomes out quick and tastes delicious. Parking can be a little bit tricky but there's some free parking back in the residential area that is free after 5 pm. I love that they have a vegan protein option in their salad bowls and the sauce is great. Great option for a quick healthy meal in dinkytown!

The smoothies were very refreshing and tasted great. The service was quick and the restaurant was…read moreclean. The smoothies are somewhat expensive, but worth it every once in a while. Parking is limited on the street, but there is some free parking available a few blocks away

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LIV-TRU Nutrition

4.1(7 reviews)

0.9 mi•University

My friend and I stopped at Liv-Tru Nutrition after a morning workout hoping to get some post…read moreworkout smoothies. The inside of the store was very open and spacious, it seemed like a lot of space for a store that did not require much space. There was plenty of parking in the parking lot right outside Liv Tru. The menu is quite extensive as it ranges from smoothie bowls to teas and to smoothies. I chose to get the turtle mocha with no pralines and my friend got the lemon cupcake. The girls working there were extremely nice and wanted us to enjoy our smoothies! Customer service was 10/10. The smoothies themselves were not my favorite. They consisted of lots of protein powder and fake tasting substances. My smoothie had a nice consistency but was very chalky tasting and left a bad after taste. The lemon cupcake smoothie tasted exactly like a lemon cupcake but once again was not a fresh smoothie. This is a great place to go if you are looking for a smoothie with plenty of protein powder.

FYI...this place is no longer in business…read more Walked all the way over here only to see a sign that says they're gone.

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Crisp & Green

4.0(163 reviews)

2.6 mi•North Loop

We got CnG catered to our company yesterday. All I have to say is it was phenomenal!! Food tasted…read morefresh and my co workers absolutely loved it! Would definitely recommend to other businesses to check out CnG for all their catering needs. We will definitely entertain using Crisp n Green for our catering needs again in the near future!

We went to Crisp and Green for an early supper, and the food was really good! Very fresh, good…read moreveggies and ingredients and everything is made in front of you. I had the golden hour curry but had tofu instead of chicken. It was very tasty. I enjoyed the curry flavor! All in all, a very good experience there. Thank you

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Kung Fu Tea - Dinkytown

Such great customer service! I came in for my order pickup of the canned green tea drink and turns…read moreout they were out of stock. The employee offered me another canned one instead but they had dairy in them which I can't have. They were able to give me their green tea in a cup instead and it was so delicious!

My favorite place for a good creamy mango matcha! Definitely tasty every time! I love how their…read moremanager is friendly and always there to recognizes regular customers. Space is small but enough for a quick sit down and chat!

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Honour Coffee & Raw Juice

4.2(53 reviews)

2.2 mi•Northeast

Honour hosts lots of great events, along with great coffee!…read more **Honour doesn't keep any $$ from event ticket sales, instead helps support a local small biz! How cool is that?** Recommend getting to events early if you want to park in the free lot next to Honour otherwise free street parking is available but you may have to walk a few blocks They have really good Açaí bowls, raw juice, coffee, breakfast sandwich and bakery items Like this coffee shop in the summer! The patio is nice, spacious and dog friendly. For events: They can get crowded and have a long line for coffee so just know ahead of time! Great for business but sometimes gets a little overwhelming so plan ahead! I typically get to their events when they first start so maybe come a little later if you want less busy. Overall, if you haven't been here you should check it out!

Service is alright. The inside and patio are beautiful and by far the best part of the shop. The…read morebaristas nuke your milk far too over temp. And if that weren't all, the espresso is very bitter so much that the workers make sure you want a syrup before ordering a plain latte. A 12oz latte for over $7 with no syrup added deserves much higher quality. Not to mention a half serving of açaí for $16+. Very little about this shop is worth visiting, there's much better options. Come for the atmosphere, but none of the product.

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Honour Coffee & Raw Juice - Build your own Açaí Bowl Strawberries, raspberries, bananas, dragon fruit, kiwi, cacao nibs, chia seeds, Gigi berries & blue spirulina honey

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Nautical Bowls

4.2(29 reviews)

5.8 mi•Southwest

Omg yum? Swooped by to try their build your own bowls and it was SO good! I got the smallest size…read morebut honestly that was the perfect amount for me.. especially with the amount of toppings. I got the acai & coconut base - which I was hesitant at first because I didn't want it to be two coconuty.. but wasnt & blended well. Then I added peanut butter, banana protein crumbles (didnt add much to the flavor), coco butter crumbles (NEED more of these omg so good), bananas & maple syrup. I loved my combo & honestly would do it the same again for that sweet and salty mix. Staff was friendly & helpful at recommendations. On a friday afternoon it was pretty quiet, if you come with a group! Cant wait to try again!

Not a lot of fresh fruits and very over priced. For a medium bowl with tip came to $20 which is…read moremore than I'm up for spending on a regular basis. So it was a special treat for my daughter. The store was quiet for a mid afternoon. Not busy. The bowl was ok.

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Life Juices Super Food Bar

4.4(8 reviews)

4.3 mi•Midway

Fantastic concept, poor area. I'm all for supporting local and will come back here as it is close…read moreproximity to my home. Contrary, the University area does not allow for a relaxing environment so this is a spot that I will forever grab and go. I appreciate what Life Juices is doing after revamping a run down Dairy Queen into a healthy storefront. Highlights include hand made items which take a little extra time so you know it's fresh, side patio with plants and small herb garden along with some colorful Adirondack chairs and unique items with a food menu in progress. Sadly, I had 1 homeless person ask me to buy items and it ruined the vibe. In addition, there were questionable activities happening while I awaited my order. Ordering is done on a kiosk with a vast array of choices from pressed juices to smoothie bowls to smoothies. I opted for a peanut butter protein shake with dates and it was so good! I also purchased 3 pressed juices. Each item is almost $10 and then there were $6 taxes? I thought food was tax free? Regardless, I'm finding out that eating healthy in general, is more expensive. I hope Life Juices is able to attract the population it wants as the area for me, is the wrong one but right product. I'll be back!

Smoothies and bowls are always great! A bit pricey but they're fresh and made well. Service is…read moregood, limited due to the outside structure, but friendly nonetheless. Not much seating, more of an on-the-go experience than a sit-down and absorb environment.

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Up Cafe & Up Coffee Roasters

4.5(159 reviews)

2.1 mi•Northeast

I visited Up Coffee before work Friday morning and got the iced black salted caramel latte as well…read moreas tried a matcha with pumpkin syrup and oat milk. This place has a casual local coffee shop feel that has both indoor and outdoor seating. Although it was fairly busy at the time I visited, service was still relatively fast. I particularly liked my latte drink because you could taste the unique salted caramel flavor without it being muted with the espresso and milk. The flavor came through clear and I would definitely order it again. Additionally, I liked how they had a rotating seasonal menu. I would visit again to try some drinks on their "Trick or Treat" menu.

I went right when they opened at 8 am on a Sunday's morning. Small parking lot, but plenty of…read morestreet options. We got our order to go and were in and out in less than 10 minutes. Food 4/5: we got the breakfast sandwich (sausage,egg,cheese,spinach on a croissant) and plain bagels. The breakfast sandwich was well seasoned and flavor balanced and I'd absolutely come back for! The bagel didn't seem the most fresh, but they did have other pasties I'd try. I also got the cold brew with maple syrup and a splash of milk and would absolutely come back for! Service 5/5: the ladies that helped me were so nice and helped answer all of my questions. The food/drink was made quickly. Ambiance 5/5: this place has plenty of seating inside and out and has a more cozy aesthetic. Definitely worth a try if you're on the neighborhood! I love that they have more than just pastry options for breakfast and we will definitely be back.

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D J.

9 years ago

Welcome to the neighborhood, Code Blu! I've been grinding my own beans and brewing my own coffee (French press, espresso, drip, pour-over, etc.) since 1980. I've tried most if not all local roasters in Twin Cities. Code Blu is, hands down, my new favorite. So far I've had their house drip, pour-over, latte and cappuccino--and all have been delicious. IMO getting the espresso roast right, is where a lot of small-scale roasters fall short. However, CB's espresso pours are so rich and creamy, the first time I had a latte, I thought they gave me a mocha by mistake! I highly recommend. read more

Island b.

8 months ago

After pushback from the community they have finally put up a sign stating no immigration agents allowed inside. That doesn't change my mind on the company as they should've done that in the first place, and not told there staff that they had a serve the fascist ice agents. In my mind, it's a little too late, so I'm still keeping it as a one star review. read more

Claudia S.

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146

8 months ago

I wanted to like this place, but learning about their support of ICE changed that completely. As someone who values compassion and human dignity, I can't support a business that aligns itself with policies and practices that harm immigrant families. Coffee choices are plentiful, ethics matter. read more

Whitney G.

8 months ago

The good taste of coffee doesn't erase the bitter taste of no decency towards home town and fellow humans. Also removing people's reviews. I saw many more mirroring what I said and now they're magically gone. read more

Ashley G.

8 months ago

code blue apparently will serve ICE I have no plans to put any signs up to acknowledge what's happening in the city and they are choosing profits over people. My suggestion is to go somewhere else read more

Luna B.

8 years ago

Wonderful little coffee shop with good pricing, tasty coffee, and a small but adorable seating area. Plenty of outlets, lots of natural light, and I love the lamps. Great for studying! read more

Caske R.

8 months ago

They serve ICE. Boycott this business into the ground. In THIS neighborhood too. Are you kidding me?

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