The place itself was adorable. The strawberry creme brulee I knew would be sweet but it was only…read moresweet and the strawberry flavor itself was barely there. If I was to guess the flavor without knowing it I would have said vanilla or something. The service was fast. I think overall it's cute and decent but not my favorite drink I've had

Great service and kind staff. Cute space…read more I got the taro ube shake and it was too sweet even though I selected 50% sweetness. Some of the boba pearls were hard and others were soft, it felt like they were mixed with old & new boba pearls. My partner got the coffee cream boba and he liked that.

I took a friend from out of town here because I was thinking we'd have fun doing a Chinese gongfu…read moretea service. I'd done these before in Portland but didn't know we had a place here in Minneapolis that offered this. It was excellent, and really gave us the chance to explore the subtle flavors of an excellent oolong and how they evolve through multiple short steepings. They also are one of a handful of places in the US that grind their own matcha. My friend picked some up for his girlfriend back home and she loved it! The interior was quiet and about what you might expect from a tea house, which is exactly what I think you'd want for a tea experience.

This is a cozy-looking place near the University of Minnesota where you can get some high-quality…read morematcha (I made mine into Kyo Matcha-style lattes). The Jingshan Yabukita matcha is REALLY good and I will be back for more next time I come to Minneapolis. Since matcha will lose some of its flavor as it oxidizes, they seal up the container after they scoop the powder in--I didn't open the container until a month after I got it and there weren't any off flavors. I can't comment on the sit-down experience since I was just there to buy the small container in the picture, but I liked the dim lighting and calming atmosphere. I also like their gift boxes that have single servings of different teas in tiny packages--it reminds me of a Godiva chocolate box.

Ding Tea is my favorite milk tea shop! It's always consistent. The signature milk tea has a bold…read moreblack tea flavor, and the bubbles are always perfectly chewy. Service: great Ambiance: cute and enough seating for a small milk tea shop

Dang! This place is good! And not super easy to find using GPS but once you know then you can go…read moreall the time!! It was pretty busy when I went in but they were so fast and efficient! I got star jelly which I never had before and they were multicolored stars and were so fun! They sometimes got stuck in the straw and totally worth it! I had a fruit slushy because it was too late for tea and I love fruit slushies!! All the drinks they were making looked bomb! Next time I go I'm getting the brown sugar milk tea with boba that looked incredible! So good I took a picture of someone else's drink so that I wouldn't forget. It is an additional $1 for a large which I thought was reasonable. Looking forward to going back and super stoked I now know how to find it without going around the block multiple times!! Yes!!

Long overdue review on the most exceptional tea shop I've ever stepped foot in! Wonderful selection…read moreof teas from all over the world. Loose leaf teas in an abundancy of varietals . The staff is extremely helpful in their suggestions. Many teas available that I have never heard of but I cannot wait to try. Lots of tea accessories and gifts.

Enjoyed a very nice cup of their earl grey lavender tea! I'll be back. I'll be back to pick up some…read moregifts for the holidays.

Cute tea bar with wide variety of menu! They also sell brewed tea packages that are affordable!…read more I got harvest chai from their seasonal items. A little too sweet for me but it was good when it watered down. Lots of seating and super cute decoration. Service was fast and good place to just sit down and work :)

This one is better than most Sencha's I've been to!…read more They offer a super cozy interior, open until 9pm! The special drinks are really fun, and it smells like brown sugar inside. I love the variety, and all the local businesses and art they sell inside! I'll always love this shop, and feel so at home and cozy here. The staff are always kind and friendly each stop too!

Simplicitiea is simply the best! The service is always quick and the boba is to die for! The staff…read moreare always kind and make the most delicious drinks. They also have pastries, sandwiches, and every drink your heart desires. Overall a wonderful establishment with beautiful interior! I have been coming to this establishment for the past 4 years and it has been excellent experience each visit! It is truly a must visit shop in the St. Paul area!

Simplicitea is a very cute and relaxing place to grab bubble tea and other various coffees and…read morerefreshers. The staff were extremely friendly and greeted us right away. I do like the fact that they will use black or green tea with any of their drinks. I'm not a green tea fan, so that's an important option for me. I got a black fruit tea with pineapple and passion fruit with strawberry popping bobas. The tea had a perfect blend of flavors and the boba was cooked just right. We also got a cookies and cream smoothie with tapioca. My son said it was the best one he's had! He also got a banh mi. He said it was good, but not great. The pork could have been more flavorful and it needed more cilantro. Overall, I recommend this place! Give them a try!

Pickles are a girls best friend is my favorite so far…read more Tried Toxic Positivity as well, but I like the Pickles best so far. The plant decor here is awesome!! Lively on a Tuesday night. A young crowd. We also came on Trivia night - (in a great way!)

Fun cool brewery that kinda has coffee shop vibes. They have a shared parking lot with other local…read morebusinesses . They are family and dog friendly. They even have a changing station in their bathroom so major props to them! They don't serve food but seems like they have a food truck set up for the evenings and they sell snacks at the front. We were at Costco beforehand so I just picked up a hot dog to bring over. They have a few pin ball machines and board games on a bookshelf in the corner. Beer is good and prices are reasonable. 7 dollars for 18oz and 6 for 12oz. I think it was happy hour when we went because it was a dollar off the 18 and 12 oz. Great place to enjoy a beer and get some work done or to meet up with friends. Overall 4.6/5

Needed a new tea to try for the season so stopped while in the area.Prices were very reasonable…read more Loved the variety of the selection of teas. The newer staff member was very kind and super helpful.

My first visit went well. I wasn't necessarily in the market for tea, but being nearby I decided to…read morestop by and check out the goods. I was greeted upon entry, and immediately shared that I had never been before and was just looking around. They have so many options and sections of the store are designated for varieties (Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Etc.) to make shopping easier. That said, I didn't want to go through everything and enlisted the help of one of the employees. She (a young woman with blonde hair) was very helpful! I described what I was typically into, and from there she recommended a few options. They have glass jars that you can sniff for a sense of the teas flavor. Quick tip, shake it up first. They have decaf options, options on clearance, and 2oz vs 4oz packages. In addition are tea making supplies (pots, looseleaf holders, cups, etc.), as well as a short menu of a drinks you can buy. I ended up with two packs, and a freebie. While there's no indoor seating, there were a couple of tables and chairs outside, I imagine for those who get pre-made drinks. As for the teas I purchased, I haven't tried them yet. Fingers crossed they tastes as good as they smelled.

It was fun to sit and have tea in this fancy hotel. The service was friendly but it took too long…read morefor the food to come out; like we waited an hour for the food and I drank way too much tea during the wait. The tea was black currant tea, so it's not a choice of teas. The savories were just ok, but the bread on the tea sandwich was dry. The scones were good and I enjoyed the candied nuts and the sweets. The pineapple mousse was my favorite.

I've done the tea at the St. Paul Hotel two other times, a holiday tea and non-holiday. Today's…read moreholiday tea was disappointing. The atmosphere is still lovely. The lobby decorated festively, beautiful live piano music playing in the background. The table setting is nice. In the past, each course was brought out separately with the wait staff explaining what each course offered. We were given different options for tea. Today, only black current tea was offered. The first three courses came out together, served on a 3 tier tray. We had a menu in front of us and had to figure out what we were eating. Many sweet things, felt overwhelming to have it all there at once. Course three (bottom of the tray) were the savory sandwiches. We enjoyed one of those. I understand that doing it this way requires less wait staff, but it really diminshed what had been a very special experience. Shortly after receiving the three tiered serving tray, they brought out the fourth course, a cold scone. It was plopped on a plate in front of us. No clotted cream or jam but some kind of butter. The clotted cream was missed. We were looking forward to a warm scone with clotted cream. Today's choice, a fruit cake scone was cold, dry and without much taste with no clotted cream to help revive it. Our servers were pleasant. One came around to show us a Christmas ornament for purchase. That seemed odd. We both thought today's tea was fair, not what it had once been. We were disappointed.

I tried the fried chicken and salt and pepper tofu. The flavors were good, the chicken was a little…read morebit on the salty side, and they could've been a touch more crispy. But overall, both were great for snacking with friends and getting in some delicious protein. We got it to go, so I cannot speak for the ambiance or service.

This location has street food, ample parking and a clean environment. Liked that their tables and…read morechairs were made with pipes so they were sturdy. Also liked that they have an order tablet on the wall, an introverts haven. There were only a couple staff working but they were doing a good job whipping out the many orders that came in. I come for the calamari, it's worth it.