A few Sundays ago, I had a flight leaving Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) at…read more5:45 am. My flight the previous evening was cancelled. I was thankful to be put on the next flight out of MSP, with a stopover in Chicago. I frankly wouldn't choose this time of day to fly out. First, being at the airport at 3:30 am for a domestic flight isn't great. Most folks don't function well at this hour if they hold a day job. Second, all Caribou Coffee joints at MSP aren't open. They claim to be open at 4 am, but staff were smart to not go for that start time. I walked around concourse E. There were only two places open. The other place had a longer lineup. I went with Roasting Plant Coffee instead. If you know me well, you are probably wondering why a tea drinker would be at a coffee joint. It wasn't for coffee, although iced coffee on the menu did cross my mind. I needed a bite to eat and something to wash it down with. This place does have hot chocolate, tea, iced tea, and smoothies, which made me happy. Instead, I saw a bottle of Diet Pepsi. Why not have that for breakfast? I frankly felt like something fizzy. Since I couldn't get my favourite sparkling drink from Caribou Coffee, pop seemed perfect. There were maybe eight people in front of me. Some customers took their time to rattle off their specialty drink of choice with at least six words in the drink's name. I didn't mind it. It allowed me to look at the baked goods and figure out what I wanted. The lone man handling customers and the entire operation was extremely friendly and perky at this hour. He was refreshing to talk to. The caffeine is effective here! I had already grabbed a bottle of Diet Pepsi and placed it on the counter. I looked at the baked goods in the display. The blueberry cobbler muffin caught my attention. I like blueberries. I hadn't had a muffin in eons. Let's do it! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and all was great. He placed my muffin in a bag. I thanked him and walked out of the cafe. There was seating in this cafe. I don't know why no one wanted to sit there. I decided to sit near my gate on this concourse. There's a reason why I don't do muffins often. They are loaded with sugar. This one had a ton of sugar on top that was highly unnecessary. I actually took the sugar off, which made the Korean woman, who was sitting two seats to my left, shaking her leg vigorously as if she wanted to create a woman-made earthquake, look at me funny. I looked at her and then her shaking leg. She stopped staring. Her leg also stopped shaking and baking. I continued to remove the sugar. Taking sugar off the top of a muffin isn't as crazy as trying to make the earth move at an airport. The muffin was fluffy. There were plenty of blueberries mixed in. I loved the fruit. This muffin tasted much better with half the sugar removed from it. My Diet Pepsi hit the spot. Cold. Refreshing. Caffeinated. I recommend pop in the morning when you are running on three hours of sleep. It got me through my two flights home. The fizziness brought me joy. This coffee joint was a nice find. I'm thankful that it was open so early. The man running the joint was wonderful. Caffeine is everyone's friend here. (33)

I work at the airport and I love this coffee. It's a bit on the pricier side ($8-9) for a vanilla…read morelatte. It has an experience of watching the beans travel overhead in a see through tube for grinding and roasting. My male barista was so friendly and quick in making my drink especially since he was the only one working.

We have used their product exclusively for several years and enjoy the variety of rich, wonderfully…read moretasting coffee.

I only drink decaf and finding good decaf is a chore. Thankfully, my sister told me about Jeremy at…read morethe Roastery! Best decaf ever. Moved to Seattle (yes, the coffee mecca) and still have coffee shipped in every month.

It's funny how poor customer service completely changes your attitude towards a business you used…read moreto enjoy. I used to live in the area and when the small coffee shop opened I was so exited to have that in our community and was happy to support them - even if some coffee beverages were top dollar. I was in the area today, and decided to stop in since I no longer live in the area and wanted to enjoy a good brew. Unfortunately, the experience I had left me leaving with a bitter taste in my mouth - and it wasn't from the coffee. I thought it goes without saying, but when a customer greets you, you should greet them back, not just stare. It would be even better if your staff would greet each customer first - make them feel welcome. Maybe I'm a millennial channeling boomer energy, but for years I'm noticing the customer service disappearing from a lot of businesses. I love that connection, but I'm understanding that some people see only a paycheck and skid by with minimal customer service and that is the new way. I don't plan to visit this establishment again. I wish the barista with star tattoos would have put in enough customer service energy that she did with her impeccable makeup.

First time in this location and it was amazing! Coffee has the same quality as the other Backstory…read morelocations. This one is a little tucked in the back of Bloomington. But it's the perfect spot to study. Not super busy, and lots of seating outside and inside. I'll definitely be back here!

When you have to get up early...good coffee is necessary…read more Tried a spot on my to do list today. Only two regrets. That I haven't been here sooner, and that I got a small. @rootsroasting in Saint Paul knows what's up. I legit was sad I didn't get a large coffee here. No worries I'll be back. I went with a simple vanilla iced oat milk latte and loved it. The beverage was wonderful. I can't drink coffee later in the day if I want to sleep, which is probably a blessing in disguise because I'd have gone again for another.

Stopped in this morning and I'm so glad I did! There was free street parking available, which made…read morevisiting super convenient. The line wasn't too long when I arrived, so I didn't have to wait long to place my order or receive my drink. I ordered the rose water latte with oat milk, and it was absolutely delicious! beautifully made, subtly sweet, and perfectly balanced. I also tried the almond croissant, which was incredibly flaky on the outside and soft and buttery in the middle. The customer service was friendly, the space was clean and welcoming, and overall it was such a good experience. I'll definitely be stopping in more often!

I have a new bag of PC French Roast from a friend. Not sure what I think of it, but I don't think…read morea person could honestly call it French Roast. It's a dry (not oily), medium-dark roast that looks a lot like SB or C house blend or maybe a bit more toward Italian. It may make a great cup, but IMO, it's not a French Roast. When I was young I drank FR, black, all the time. These days I rarely drink plain coffee and I use espresso roast or Italian roast when making my cappuccino. A true FR is just a bit too smokey for me. This bag could just be from one bad roast by a novice roaster. Or maybe some newbie put the coffee in the wrong bag. Anyway, you are on notice and should a least ask some questions.

Great fair trade coffee, socially conscious company. Both their values and the product are in…read morealignment with my tastes. I can't believe it's been several years since Peace Coffee has received a review on Yelp. I've been a customer for years and have never been disappointed. They offer a varied selection of products for every taste--I lean toward the light roasts but there are plenty of choices.

Is this, dare I say, the best coffee shop in the twin cities?…read more Their coffee is exceptional specialty coffee that doesn't need to hide behind syrups or gimmicky drinks. Their parking lot is massive and free. there is enough seating when you include the outdoor seating that you'll always find a spot. Prices are a bit higher than I'd want, but drip at 3.50 and a flat white at 5 is fair. Baristas seem competent. This might just be the best coffee shop in the twin cities

I stumbled upon SK Coffee the other day after my husband and I were in the area with some time to…read morekill. The atmosphere is very cool and laidback, there's plenty of open space and seating options with outlets close by. The decor is really fun and eclectic as well. I'm more of a chai latte person than a coffee person, so I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that they carry Chiya Chai from Namaste Cafe. I love being able to support multiple local businesses and find it really cool when places collaborate like that. The barista was also very nice and welcoming and did not seem bothered at all by me asking about their chai supplier. My husband tried their iced americano with oat milk and caramel and thought it was really good as well. I definitely would love to come back sometime soon and hang out.

Always nice to stop by this neighborhood coffee shops. Amazing coffee roasted by them. Friendly…read morestaffs and patrons. Great ambiance with local artworks

Amazing spot! I had a friend take me here, and will be taking my partner. The beans are roasted in…read morehouse, and I learned this spot had been open since 2003! It was popping with community members, and felt like such a gem. The service was great, the barista helped me pick between a few things that I was contemplating. Great coffee, and amazing vibes! I loved my time there, I'd go back and work from home at this spot.

homemade banana bread syrup and it was so flavorful but not super sweet. Coffee itself was pretty…read moregood and not bitter or overly acidic. Dirty chai was also really good and not super sweet or bitter which I feel happens a lot with dirty chais.

Cute little urban coffee shop in Lynhurst. I hung out for a little bit and had a mocha, that's it…read morebut it was actually a perfect mocha. The ideal balance of sweetness, not overpowering the great coffee flavor. And they make their own syrups! I didn't know that was a thing. They are clearly popular in the neighborhood because they've always been very populated when I've been there. They have a display case with some bakery items but they are clearly hanging their hat on the coffee experience. Parking is actually kind of tricky, but that's the only real knock. That's city life, baby. My barista was working hard during my recent visit, but also maintained a cheery conversation with me so I just really like it here.

Absolutely loved the vibe here - it's so cute, peaceful, and relaxing. I tried their Kyoto blend…read morecoffee, which was a bit strong for me, but my friend loved it! They use really good-quality milk, so I can imagine their lattes and cappuccinos are amazing. My husband had a hot latte and said it was perfect. It's a nice, calm spot to study or chat, definitely on the quieter side which I loved. I'll be coming back for sure!

WA has always been one of mine and Michaela's favorites. So sad to hear they're closing at the end…read moreof the year! Thanks for the memories and the tasty drinks!