As many others have said, Fireroast is a great place for a cup of coffee or a meal. The staff is always friendly and the food and drink are excellent. read more

Stopped by on my way from airport to downtown for some lunch. Had the most AMAZING salad. Mango, chicken, glazed pecans -- it was really good. Highly recommend. read more

Great neighborhood cafe, cheap prices, tasty food. Nice, chill atmosphere. Nice place to stop by before going to a movie at Riverview movie theater. read more

I go here just to hear music or as a place to have an intimate meeting when there is not live music being played. High points are the many sort of Mexican entrees, the baked goods and the ice cream. There are also excellent soups and sandwiches and salads. It seems like it would be a great place just to hang, too, but I never get a chance to hang. read more

I'm in town visiting family and my grandma took my 2 year old son and myself here for lunch. The food was incredibly fresh and delicious. The waitstaff was REALLY nice and helpful. And to top it all off, I ordered the nachos with chicken for my son and I to split (yum!) and the man who made them thought to put jalapeños on just one side so my son would have some he could eat without me saying anything. So nice and so thoughtful. I hope they're looking to franchise in CA ;-) read more

This place is down the street from my house and has become our second living room. The new owner has completely revamped the place while keeping what was great about it (ie tamales). This is the perfect neighborhood coffee shop: friendly, comfortable, family friendly, delicious, ice cream, great baked goods and wonderful atmosphere. And it's going to get better and better! Stop by! read more

Visiting from out of town, I found Fireroast Cafe on a list of best coffee houses to work in and am glad that I did. It is comfortable and there are ample outlets to plug in your devices. The latte was perfect and the ginger scone delicious. I wish I had been hungry enough to try the soups, all of which are made in house. It is clear that this is a neighborhood place because the owner, Jeff, knows the many regulars who came in during the time I was there. read more

Simply put, I have never encountered more rude management. I used to be a regular at this coffee shop until I encountered the owner who clearly was not appreciative of the business I was providing his cafe. He was incredibly rude and embarrassed me in front of the entire coffee shop. I will not spend another dime here, as I have never been treated so poorly as I was here. read more

I love working here when the mojo is good. The food is fresh and tasty. Their gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookie is deelish and they have a good selection of teas and decent drip coffee. If you do dairy, they have Sebastian Joe's ice cream. Nice little booths are cute and cozy. They have some outside seating good for the extendo-summer we are experiencing. The owner is a sweet guy, who obviously really cares. My only complaints are that the AC was way too cold; and on perfect days when the door could just be propped open I was covering the AC vent with a folder and donning a sweatshirt. And today the music is an epic fail, making it near impossible to stay. First cloying show tunes and now something that sounds like Cookie Monster doing heavy metal. I asked for a change after one too many Wicked numbers--I just couldn't take it. And now I can't bear having to ask again, so I will either try to block it out or leave. Late afternoon update: the evening crew is here and with them MUCH improved music, hooray! Extra star for improvement. I can keep working and enjoy the breeze coming in the open door. Get another tea and pound out a few hundred more words. Grateful for the portable office. read more

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Met a friend here last night for chai and dinner. I have to say, the chai tea was the best I have ever had, hands down. Very well spiced and made with a delicious black Assam. For dinner, I tried the mushroom and manchego cheese quesadilla. I was pleasantly surprised by the corn tortilla rather than flour. Most excellent! It was very tasty and had a lovely tomato relish on the side. We shared the coconut pumpkin curry soup, which was lovely. The atmosphere is a comfortable, clean, and quiet neighborhood coffee shop with non-intrusive electronic music. I would love to go on a quiet day to myself as well, just to read a book and sip excellent chai. read more

I stood at the counter for nearly 5 minutes before being acknowledged. I ordered a bowl of soup "for here". Simple, right? I was given a number and sat down. Approximately 15 minutes later, someone dropped a paper bag on the counter and said "Soup to go". I didn't think that was my order, but 8 minutes later nobody had claimed it. I went back up to the counter and 5 minutes later the barrista materialized so I asked him if that was my soup FOR HERE. He said they'd "check into it". Another 8 minutes went by and he brought my order to my table, muttering "sorry about that". The soup was good, but this is an example of the inconsistent service I've had the half dozen or so times I've been here. read more

Great Coffee Shop and Cafe. Staff are friendly, the coffee is small batch and delicious. The menu has so many things, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, pastries. There was an amazing vegan soup option for my friend! With Sebastian Joe's ice cream to boot this is a neighborhood treasure! They have also have beer and wine and nice outdoor seating option. Wonderful local spot with a true community vibe. read more

This restaurant takes forever to get out the food and has horrible customer service, they forgot our order and we waited 30 minutes for our food to arrive. Definitely not a good place to stop. The good was also sub par read more

Fireroast is consistently wonderful- always welcoming, always good drinks, always good food, always a good atmosphere. I've never had a bad experience here! I find myself trying out other cafes and in the end I miss Fireroast. Whether it's to meet a friend, sit and drink a coffee while my son plays, grab lunch or dinner, or get work done I know that my money will be well spent and they will always follow through with good service. While I don't live in the neighborhood, I find myself willing to go out of my way to come to this great little cafe where everyone is treated well and the experience is worthwhile! read more

Amazing food! They are able to make it super healthy and taste good at the same time; something that's not always easy to do. Friendly staff and quick service. read more

The customer service at this cafe is Bad and rude. My friends, colleagues and myself used to come to FireRoast all the time until new manager. I used to only come to this coffeehouse when the manager was not around, now I will not be back. Coffee and food are great. I have had better receptions from managers at chains. All of the reviews on here look great. Please feel free to not believe me and take your chances on the managers hot or cold response to you given on what day of the week it is and your luck of the draw! Prefer to go to Riverview or Peace Coffee in the area - far better. read more

My fiancé and I thought the food was ok, but our experience was soured, because the barista told a postal worker who came in to use the restroom that it was for customers only. I was really bothered by that dismissal of community. read more

I love the new Fireroast! **Readers of Yelp reviews should note that the cafe changed owners in January 2012, so reviews from before that time don't apply to the current business.** I am in school and come here frequently to escape the kids while I do homework, and I have had a front row view of all the changes over the last 12 months. The new owner (Jeff) has worked very hard to improve the coffee, food, and ambience, while preserving the community-oriented values (meeting place for local community or activist groups, free book exchange, charming live music, neighborhood sing-a-long, art by local artists on the walls) that have always defined the Fireroast. The coffee is locally roasted and beans are fresh. They have drip, espresso, and the pour-over options that are becoming popular. They have ice cream from Sebastian-Joe's, and they make all their food from scratch on site (I highly recommend the cardamom-pistachio scones). The one exception is the tamales, which are made off-site but still local. The baristas are mostly a bunch of nice college kids and Jeff must keep them happy because they don't have high turnover. As another reviewer noted, occasionally I have to remind them about my order but that is usually when they are in the middle of a rush of customers. Unlike a previous reviewer, I have never had anything but cheerful customer service. Jeff bends over backwards to make sure his customers are satisfied and will always remake a beverage or an entree if there is a problem. Winter hours close at 8:00 pm but they are flexible and let customers stick around while they clean up. Things some people might object to (I obviously don't since I gave the place 5 stars) include the ongoing renovations of the space, although the big things are mostly done and now it's smaller projects that aren't very distracting, the teeny tiny bathroom, and perhaps the noisy nature of some of the community events such as the sing-a-long. Also if you're looking for a "kid pit" with a bunch of toys then you will be disappointed. There are some *clean* toys available for children to play with on the shelves in the back room. In my opinion the Fireroast is just what a neighborhood coffee shop ought to be, and it's only getting better. read more

Loved the food! I got the basil pesto sandwich and added turkey- delicious! I had it on the gluten free bread and it was great. My boyfriend ordered the caprese panini and really enjoyed it, as well as an mini espresso muffin. Only giving four stars because it took about 25-30 minutes to get our food when we were just about the only ones there. read more

Food and coffee are fine, but the service couldn't be slower. Wait staff has no urgency. Very disappointing.

Thought we were picking a local place for lunch. Unfortunately they must close the kitchen between 2-3pm. This is a heads up for anyone else looking for a mid day lunch. read more

Terrible coffee, horrible service. Staff was rude and short. Been coming here since I moved to the neighborhood eight years ago. Will now take my business elsewhere. read more

Wow! I had a mind blowing turkey quesadilla! Now we have a problem... Im coming back everyday! Great place, great food.

Been going to Fireroast Café for almost two years. I know the owner has seen me there many times, but he continually acts like service is an inconvenience to him. His employees seem poorly trained in customer service and they don't know how to make simple coffee drinks like an Americano. I keep giving this place a chance because it is local and it is in my neighborhood, but after another horrible customer service experience there today, I'm over it. The gentleman behind the counter should have just heated up the cookie I bought for 30 seconds without and attitude and it would have been fine. read more

My favorite place to get work done! I discovered this gem of a coffee shop a few months ago, and now it is my go to place. I work from home, and am always looking for a nice environment when I feel claustrophobic at home. Fireroast Café is the perfect balance of a calm environment, friendly people, and cool south Minneapolis vibe. I much prefer to frequent this small local business over the Caribous and Starbucks. There are plenty of tables and even a back room with cushy chairs that you can angle facing the window or artwork on the wall. Jeff, the owner, always greets everyone and really makes you feel welcome here. I can tell that he knows all of the regulars and works hard to keep this café running to a very high standard. Also, the food here is delicious! Try the rosemary chicken salad sandwich and the chicken wild rice soup. It's so good, I keep going back to it. I will try the other menu items soon! I also have not been here for trivia night yet, but I intend to come back for that also! read more

This place is adorable and the owner is awesome. Such a wonderful neighborhood joint with great coffee, tea and food!

I do not write many Yelp reviews, but I had so many positive experiences at the Fireroast Cafe, I felt obliged. The owner seems to know every regular that comes through and is extremely nice to chat with. The coffee, scones, and muffins are amazing. Even more, you can always stop for an ice cream treat on an evening walk around the neighborhood. Keep up the great work Fireroast Cafe! read more

Comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff and great food and beverages.

A very calm atmosphere. The music is not too loud, and the Internet speed is excellent.

Excellent find!! We were looking for a cozy cafe for lunch and Fireroast fit the bill. Great menu for lunch. I had a coconut curry pumpkin soup with a pesto chicken sandwich. My boyfriend had the Baja wrap. Both of our lunches had excellent flavor and were made to order. Jeff, the owner was extremely welcoming and friendly! We will definitely come back!! read more

Sebastian Joe's ice cream in East South Minneapolis, love it. Cozy, interesting atmosphere.

Food is a little overpriced, but tasty! Quaint little neighborhood spot, great place to catch up on a book or get some work done!

I'm not a fan of the brewed coffee here but the espresso is outstanding. I don't really eat here, just drink the espresso. It's a friendly, locally-owned, place that I like coming back to. read more

Excellent homemade baked goods, the best in town.

Listening to folk-rock-jazz acoustic guitar duo, Odds & Sods, on a sunny Friday night at the cafe. Lovely harmonies. So easy to visit, eat, listen, hum along. read more

This is my absolute favorite place! They have the best gluten-free offerings I've found in the Twin Cities and incredible chocolate dipped coconut macaroons. Great place to meet a friend or do some work. Awesome food, any time of day. read more

This little Longfellow place is a neighborhood gem! It stands above the rest on several fronts. The staff is always welcoming and cheerful, and will set your day right! The small batch handcrafted food is just what you had in mind... homemade from local ingredients, and nourishing in every way... definitely NOT that stale tasteless pre-packaged stuff. The baked goods are fantastic. Applause to the baker! I't's a cozy space, all hand painted, with customer art frequently displayed. There are cards and gifts for that impulse generosity to an unsuspecting friend. It's a great comfortable place to meet friends. Seek it out. Just look for the big coffee cup and the colorful outdoor seating! read more

Hands down the best coffee shop ever! I moved to northeast and drive to south Minneapolis for this coffee:) thanks Jeff for making my mornings brighter! read more

I love Fireroast Mountain Cafe. I started going there about 8 years ago when my 2 year old had a class in the neighborhood. Not only do they have family-raised Mexican coffee and amazing food, they have a little room for kids with toys. So once a week my son and I would stop in for breakfast tamales and play in the back room. The owners are super sweet. Their family in Mexico actually runs the coffee company. It's fair trade and tasty. This is about the 3rd or 4th time I've ever written up a review on the internet (besides FB or my blog) so its a well deserved rave. I also like how people interact there. Everyone's friendly and chatting with the woman painting the walls or the staff taking orders and whipping up some awesome soy lattes (threw that in there to make sure people with food sensitivities gets that it caters to us). What a divine little treat and taste of Mexico in the heart of south Minneapolis (and we go over there from St. Paul so talk to the hand!)! I know you will enjoy if you venture over there. - Travel Momma read more