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.

SK Coffee has fantastic coffees - they source micro-lots of beans from farms around the world and…read moreprepare their beverages with precision and care. The space is very open with lots of seating and doesn't get too loud. WiFi is free and there are many tables where you can do work if you enjoy working from coffee shops. They also have baked goods from a variety of local businesses, and you can place orders with Jersey Girl Bagel for pickup. The staff is kind and excited to talk coffee if you have questions about any of their roasts.

Cool coffee shop in the lobby of a multi-use building. A variety of seating, including tables and…read moreloungers, and additional tables through out the first floor of the building for those looking for quieter space! I saw many people taking in person and virtual meetings. I only had a bagel with fresh cream cheese (11/10) and a tea. Their drink menu was fairly simple but clearly high quality. Friendly staff and reasonable to high-ish prices. Would stop back if I'm in the area!

Ordered their coffee online after having it at a local restaurant. Love it! Don't know anything…read moreabout the actual place just that their product is tasty!

Accidentally stumbled into the Day 1 opening of the retail location of True Stone Coffee Roasters…read morein St Paul today. Food menu won't be in full swing until next week but the cold brew, pour overs, coffee menu and whole bean options are fantastic. My personal favorite was the pour over. The aesthetic of the presentation put it over the top. Pay them a visit!

Friendly, welcoming and peaceful space with talented baristas and delicious coffee…read more We were here with a group of over 25 people and the staff just plunged in like it was no big deal, a true demonstration of hospitality

Solid coffee spot! Stopped by to catch up with friends and the booth was perfect. We had tasty…read moredrinks and a churro. The space is bright and welcoming, with great art. I enjoyed my spiced honey latte and would have it again! Plenty of street parking in the neighborhood.

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.

I discovered J&S Bean Factory during the summer of 2025 when I was looking for some fresh beans for…read moremy home brewed coffee. J&S did not disappoint. They have a huge variety of beans, and they will grind them for you if you like. The shop is small, and it has that awesome coffee aroma inside and out, but their coffee is plenty expensive. Also, be warned that if you're the type of person who likes to enjoy their coffee without politics, you might be somewhat put off by the Liberal-forward vibe of this shop, what with some of the coffees being named after Liberal politicians, ie "Obama Blend" or as others have mentioned here a coffee named after Bernie Sanders. The staff at the shop were always polite enough to me, and I never experienced name calling as another reviewer did, but then I don't wear my politics on my sleeve or confront others about theirs. After all, I only went there to buy coffee, not change the world or anyone's philosophical, political, or religious views. Recently, (January 2026), I drove the 15 some-odd miles to their shop only to find they had closed that day to attend protests in a "No Work, No School, No Shopping" strike due to law enforcement activity in the cities. I enjoy supporting local small businesses, but the "Politics First, Customer Last" business model doesn't work for me. Besides, I feel like they must be doing pretty well financially if they can just close up shop unannounced without so much as a notification on their website or phone answering message to warn customers who might actually be driving a fair distance, burning real gasoline which costs real money, to buy their stuff. I liked their coffee, but it just isn't worth the expense or inconvenience to me anymore, so I go elsewhere.

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

Cute cafe tucked in the industrial-ish area of mpls!…read more I ordered a black salted caramel latte with oat milk! It was a little over $10 with tip. Lots of seating, the main area is super cute with ambient lighting & then there's an additional seating area (where I was sitting in my pic) that's really bright! I always love looking at coffee shop match too & they had some cute options! Overall, good coffee, kind staff & cute shop!

I must admit Up Cafe has me stumped for a rating. I went with 4 because half of it was a 3 to me…read moreand the other part a 5. I came here on a Saturday late morning with my family because I heard they were a no frills good roaster kind of shop. And the ambiance meets that a bit. Not too fancy but plenty of seating with a nice amount available outside. Nothing that I noticed in the way of more relaxed seating. Now the important stuff the regular old coffee. I had an Americano and my wife a cold brew. Both were average I'd even say my Americano was in the poor end. Now that being said they sell a lot of different varieties of beans. I found an Ethiopian light roast that I am partial too and brought it home. These beans were great. So all that said bottom line they sell 5 star beans. I just don't find them in the drinks we ordered while we were there.

I didn't realize that Backstory opened up where Fiddlehead Coffee was a few years back. The…read morelocation is not far from the MOA nearby many apartment buildings. There is some street parking as well as some paid ramps. I came in on a Saturday morning around 10AM. By then, it was busy, but I was able to still find a seat. The staff were kind and I think as pleased with the number of drink options as well as pastries - gluten free, too! I enjoyed a seasonal lemon bar latte (yum!) and a gluten free banana chocolate chip muffin. I will likely be back. The coffee is great, the parking situation is just a bit weird.

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.

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.

Great cozy coffee shop in St Paul! High quality roasts and very friendly employees! Plenty of free…read moreoff street parking and seating options inside. I especially enjoyed my smoked maple latte! Can't wait to return to try their tea offerings!