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Open Book

4.7 (49 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Cyann L.

I love how this building has so many things to it. Not only is it a gallery, but a local book store and coffee shop. I adore the artwork that was displayed and how they use two air purifiers. Customer service was great and parking was no problem. It is street parking so do have the app ready

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This uniques establishment has an awesome coffee bar, gift shop, art gallery, and paper making library. You will be amazing by the creativity this place showcases.

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Michele B.

I enjoyed a triple author reading on a Friday night. They have a parking lot right next to the building which was a delight for this suburbanite in the city! An open spaces coffee shop is on the right as you enter the main doors and a book store is on your left. After asking the security guard where to go I saw the sign for the Open Book readings at the bottom of the cool curved staircase. Upstairs had a cozy area with some chairs and couches for reading. For the event they had tables set up to sell books by the author's from Maher's & Quinn booksellers ( a wonderful bookstore!), for snacks I found out later, and the ticket table. Purchasing my ticket online beforehand made it quick and easy to check in. There was ample seating and a good turnout! I was actually glad I showed up about 10 minutes late because I initially felt like I was crashing a private meeting. The announcer was listing off names of people in the audience. I gathered it was for the writing workshops they do at the Loft Literary Center which is a part of the Open Book. I really enjoyed each author's reading of their own works. They were all so talented! Vulnerable and yet strong in telling their personal stories in their prose! I would definitely attend another one! I was a bit uncomfortable during the Q&A, yet briefly considered beginning a writing career of my own. I almost asked how one procures a mentor through their mentor workshops anyway! I decided to just turn a notebook into a journal when I got home and see how I often I would write first. My Yelp reviews and Facebook posts might get more interesting...Or entertaining! Afterwards I made a mad dash for the lobby to purchase the short story collection that had drawn me here in the first place. I was taken aback with the fancy sammies, wine, and water offered. I again felt like I was crashing someone's graduation party or something! I think because it seems to be such a close knit, supportive community of artistic writers I felt a bit out of place. But I would definitely venture into this fascinating world again for another peek!

Manu P.

A quirky establishment for sure! A great range of drinks with a lot of cool and unique options. Food and drink options were very reasonably priced in comparison to a lot of MSP coffee places, and no sacrifice of quality or quantity was made. The seating fills up super quickly so watch out for that. Pictured below is their vegetarian (can be made vegan) reuben. In place of the meat, they used tofu. The sandwich was like $7-8 and came with a side of chips. I've never had a reuben (i don't eat pork or beef) but it tasted just fine.

Amir S.

The in-between is always better than one or the other. The first floor common area at Open Book is an ideal in-between place for people who want to study and work outside library or workplace: it's neither a full-blown coffee shop nor (although all about books) a library study place. Have you ever dreamed of a coffee shop with low noise levels and absolutely no music playing? Have you ever dreamed of a library study place that's more relaxed than a real library? A place that doesn't remind you of all your sleepless exam nights? Open Book is the realization of your dreams! It's quite but not solitary confinement deep quite. It's well-lit, has large windows and high ceiling. Parking is free. Coffee is good. Displays and artwork are nice to watch when you want to take a break. The Minnesota Center for Book Arts shop is fun to explore and the Internet speed is acceptable. What's your excuse now to not get your work done, Amir?

Annie W.

I've heard a lot of great stuff about Open Book/MCBA for awhile but I was never motivated to check it out until recently. I found out that my future faculty advisor at MCAD was having his work shown there in conjunction to some other graphic design specific events and since nothing beats starting a fresh new school as the over enthused bordering on stalker student I decided to check it out. One star for parking and a bazillion more stars for how fantastic the space is. There's a great coffee shop inside and a cute book store where you can find awesome handmade books, prints (awesome ones from Aesthetic Apparatus), and book making material. There seems to be a lot going on, definitely more than meets the eye. I think you can even rent out studio space, I'm not sure. This is the kind of place I can imagine myself holing up in during the winter cold, sucking up their wifi bandwith, and drinking endless amounts of hot coffee.

Sarah J.

Open Book is home to the Loft Literary Center, which hosts literature readings, educational series for readers and writers, and sponsors the McKnight Prize for Writers. Also in the mixed-use center is the cooperative Rosalux art gallery, the Minnesota Center for Book Arts (very cool! you can take book-making classes and they often have exhibits up), a non-profit publisher, Milkweed Editions, and the Coffee Gallery. The space is BEAUTIFUL. High ceilings, wide plank floors, a really cool spiral staircase. You can rent the "Book Club" room for meetings - it has a deck! There's also several other classrooms and meeting rooms, for public lectures and meetings, and a performance hall for book and poetry readings. The little coffee shop is an excellent place to work, read, write, or socialize. You can look out onto Washington through the huge windows. Delicious sweets like Special K bars. Soup, sandwiches, coffee. Open Book should be on your radar if you have any literary inclination. And the space is a must-visit for folks wandering along Washington, or looking for a place to sit down in the Mill District.

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Jenna P.

Very cool place to be. I enjoyed looking around at everything. I also tried the poetry gum ball machine. Which is a gum ball machine filled with poems. I loved how welcoming and warm the energy was in the store. It felt very personable there. Definitely found my happy place.

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Such an awesome spot- great atmosphere, good coffee, cool place to chill and really unique stuff in the shop.

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4.4(182 reviews)
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Was staying at the hotel and was so lucky to have Spyhouse downstairs as I was able to get freshly…read moremade coffee every single morning. I am not usually a coffee drinker, but this place has great lattes. So smooth and not too sweet, which I love! I wish they had a medium-sized drink as their small is too small, and the larger one is a bit too big. I've always gotten the bigger size and ended up finishing it throughout the day!! My favorites - chai latte, spygirl (lavender/honey latte), solid gold (turmeric latte). Still have a few others that I want to try while I am still in MN. Definitely going to miss this spot when I go back home!

This is a unique Spyhouse location as it's in the lobby of a beautiful hotel that is in an old bank…read morebuilding. The lobby itself is very stylish, with big dark bookshelves, large plants, big fireplace, cozy and comfortable seating, tables, a pool table, etc. When we visited it was decorated for Christmas and that alone was worth the visit! The coffee was delicious and service good. My husband and I both ordered the seasonal "Shakespeare's Fool" which was delicious in decaf and regular. The latte art on top was a plus! The only downside or thing to know is that this location will not accept Spyhouse giftcards because it is part of the hotel. I came wanting to use one, so this was a bummer but I understand and the barista was very apologetic. As a side note about the business, it's impossible to check your giftcard balance online. So while I'd like to use my giftcard, I'm unsure if I will realistically be able to soon!

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4.8(53 reviews)
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Such a cute spot with incredible food and coffee! Upon entry they've got cute winter decor built…read moreupon their worldly Asian influenced decor that makes it feel like a nice break from the cold winter roads. Meanwhile the staff greets you with a kind smile that makes you feel welcomed in. I had the Ube Latte and the mixed Momo platter. The Ube Latte is well balanced between sweet Ube flavor and coffee and cream. The mixed momo platter comes with meat filled and potato filled dumplings that come with a spicy sauce for dipping. They are perfectly plump, warm and delicious and lend themselves well to a cold day. Absolutely recommend this hidden neighborhood gem if you're in the area (or even if you're not! It's worth it!)

While out running errands, stopped by Momo coffee for a quick snack and drink. It was pretty busy…read morebut also super cute and well decorated with nostalgic and cultural elements. They had a few cute items for sale, like momo merch, stickers and more. I got the black sesame latte which was strong but good. We also ordered potato and chive momos and they were decent. I think it could have used a bit more flavor, a bit starchy tasting. But the soy sauce helps a tiny bit. Would for sure come back to check out more. I was a bit shocked that they had to put signs on some of the lower tables for people to not put their feet on them. In a cafe/food establishment that should be common sense but I definitely get it. As it was busy it was a bit loud but I really like the vibes and aesthetic of this cafe!

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I had a great experience here! I was in the area and needed to do a few hours of work, so stopped…read morein for a drink and a seat. SEATING I love the variety in seating here! Several 2-4 person tables, a couch area near the fireplace, a handful of barstools looking out the window, and a communal table. They even have a few fun swing chairs! AMBIANCE I'd say this is a pretty buzzy spot - at least it was when I came in. The folks meeting and chatting outnumbered the folks working remote/solo, but with headphones on it wasn't too loud. DRINKS I got a hot chai, and it was good! Only downside is I ordered for here and they served in compostable cup - I prefer when ceramic / reusable mugs are given for in-store drinkers. FOOD I didn't order food, but saw several people getting lunch here and looked good. AMENITIES There's a bathroom attached within the building, and a water station. The outlets are a bit more sparse since not all tables are against the walls.

Such an adorable lil coffee shop! Gorgeous white brick walls with tall open ceilings. It's got the…read morenorth loop vintage but upscale charm to it. You can even get cozy by the fireplace and relax on the couches. They serve a light breakfast and lunch but we only tried the drinks. I was super pumped to try their Vietnamese coffee but was pretty disappointed in it. I should've asked what they put in it because it didn't taste like it had condensed milk in it. They also added a nutmeg/cinnamon sprinkle on top that is not what a Vietnamese coffee is. My sister tried their mango smoothie and it was just okay. I can't remember what the smoothie was called and I can't find any updated menus on their site anywhere. North loop is only metered street parking so it can be a b**ch trying to find parking. There seemed to be a decent amount of people inside working on their computers. Overall this seems like a cute place to relax in and get something small.

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4.5(114 reviews)
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Super cool coffee shop with a lot of awesome seating. Great place to grab coffee with friends, get…read moresome work done, or grab coffee to go. We had a latte and an espresso - both were great! I have been to two of their locations (North Loop and St. Anthony Main), I think I prefer the North Loop location but the St. Anthony Main location is worth going to at least once for its' uniqueness!

This FRGMNT location is beautiful. The space is very open and inviting, just like all their other…read morelocations, with plenty of different seating options so everyone can get comfortable. The interior design is stunning and the fireplace adds a cozy touch. It's always packed no matter the time of day, which shows how popular it is. Unfortunately, the coffee has been consistently disappointing for me. For such a great space, the drinks just don't match the atmosphere. Service has also been a letdown. It feels rushed and transactional, and the staff does not come across as very friendly or welcoming, which takes away from the experience. They do have a nice selection of baked goods, including Cardigan Donuts, which is a plus. Parking is typical for the North Loop. It can be a bit difficult to find right nearby, but there are plenty of options if you're willing to walk a few blocks. Overall, it's a gorgeous space and a great place to meet up or sit for a bit, but the coffee quality and service are what hold this location back for me which is sad because I love other FRGMT locations.

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3.9(129 reviews)
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Caffetto is the quintessential Minneapolis coffee shop--they've got tasty, reasonably priced drinks…read more(including a robust selection of teas both hot and iced), good hours, and a real fun punk cafe vibe (lots of fun graffiti and vintage pinball machines). I think Caffetto kind of corners a market that no one else has by being open so late--most coffee shops are barely open past noon, and they're open until midnight! I've personally spent many a late night there finishing up work--it's a really cozy atmosphere, and the selection of pinball machines in the basement are the perfect study break activity. The staff are all great and even when there's a line, they get through it quick and are still able to offer great recommendations--while I usually prefer an iced green tea with no ice, I've tried the lattes, cold press, Thai coffee, and hot chocolate and have genuinely never had a bad drink here. The only thing is to make sure you watch your step if you're walking in the basement--even though it has seating and pinball and the bathroom, it's more of an unfinished space with uneven flooring and I personally rolled my ankle and fell there last year haha.

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Caffetto Café - Down th stairs for pinball, another secret door below that.

Down th stairs for pinball, another secret door below that.

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