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    Makwa Coffee

    4.6 (64 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Bob A.

    I'm glad I found this place! It's really lovely. Tucked into a modest suburban strip mall, it has all the warmth and coziness you could possibly expect from a little independent coffee shop. The latte I got was something-something-bon-bon, sorry I don't remember what it was called but I loved it. Quite sweet, which I like, but not so much as to hide the coffee. I also got one of those "Gourmet Pop Tart" things I've seen at some cafes lately; I got the last one of the day and it was still plenty fresh and tasty. The service is extremely professional & knowlegable and the dining area is like a library, tons of books and magazines to peruse. This is a beautiful coffee shop and I think you should go hang out there.

    Christina K.

    Today the coffee tasted awful- burnt. I let the staff know but they didn't really acknowledge it. I paid for a refill and tried the light roast this time- it wasn't much better- I couldn't finish either cup. I think having coffee sit in the carafes makes it less fresh. I normally like this coffee shop- they have a cute ambience with books and games. Update: the manager reached out and made things right! Wonderful and kind

    Andrew H.

    Stopped in here after a recommendation from a friend. This little gem is tucked back into a little strip mall. I got a ziigwan sugar maple and it did not disappoint! There was a great selection of different coffees on the menu. They also have some baked goods to purchase as well. Barista who helped me was super welcoming. They had a decent amount of tables to work at if you'd want to work remote as well. Definitely will be back again!

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    Noah C.

    Love this little coffee shop! It's tucked away in a little suburban strip mall and has a simple, spacious interior that's great for working or just hanging out. I was very impressed by the Gimiwan Latte which has amaretto and ube but tastes like the silky-smoothest vanilla latte ever. Can't wait to try out the rest of their menu! Food options are limited, some snacks and a few baked goods.

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    PajFuabcha V.

    Love that they have lots of seating indoor and outdoor, wifi, a big parking lot, and lots of drink options. I stopped by to do some work and it was pretty quiet but a lot of people stopped by which means they have great drinks and food! I got their Aurora Chill drink and it was refreshing! They also had lots of book for you to read and games for you to play with friends. I would definitely come back with friends for a chill hangout.

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    Elizabeth W.

    Makwa's the kind of shop that you might find in a big city or near a college campus, but it's in a strip mall in Roseville. Ample parking, excellent coffee and tea drinks, and the laid back welcoming vibe I love in a coffee shop. It was later in day when I visited, so I ordered a decaf coffee, which was surprisingly tasty. I don't often order decaf at coffee shops because it's usually bad, but not the case here. Excellent choices for tea as well, and I finished with an herbal. The only downside of this shop for me is it's too far to make it regularly, but when on this side of town I'll be back.

    Ziigwan Sugar Maple Latte iced
    Michaela S.

    Came back today, another Friday afternoon and it was pretty empty. Lots of space and very friendly staff. I had the ube drink which I have no clue what the name is, but it was very delicious. Would definitely recommend trying it iced!

    Danielle M.

    Great coffee shop located in Roseville. I loved that the decor was all upcycled materials. The baristas were friendly and knowledgeable. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but they sent me in the right direction. I ended up getting a latte that they recommended and it was delicious. I will be returning.

    Pa V.

    Very cozy and cute coffee shop. I really appreciate how there was a huge parking lot shared with other businesses around the area. I ordered an iced caramel macchiato with oat milk which was smooth and overall okay- I would have preferred it sweeter. Overall, I think they have a good amount of flavor options to make different coffee drinks including non dairy milk alternatives which I like. Oh one thing to note- their iced drinks only comes in the bigger size, 16 oz. I also got a berry pop tart which looked better than it tasted as it was kinda dry- I would skip it. Their bakery/snack options are pretty limited but that's fine. Also seems like they close around 4pm or 5pm most days which is pretty early for me as I'm someone who likes to hang out at coffee shops but I also get it because it's kind of in a seclude spot and probably works better for their needs. I would come back and overall would rate it a 3.5/5.

    John S.

    A cozy coffee shop in the small Hamline Shopping Center. There is plenty of parking in the oversized lot. My weakness is large windows and they deliver with clear views and plenty of natural light to work or just glaze in your hazy reverie. There is a fireplace, in rememberence of the original Caribou shops before they went 'Chicago'. Service was quick, there was no line, but at least there were smiles from behind the counter.

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    Their ube amaretto latte is everything! Hot or iced, it's absolutely divine. Highly recommend!

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    Great indoor setting and always enjoyable drinks. The Ziigwan is great, really jazzed up a normal latte.

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    Great service, the Crunchy Mocha was delicious and the space had a great vibe to spend some time

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    Fun atmosphere, friendly baristas, great coffee. It was a great place to meet a friend for a chat.

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