Very clean and modern ambiance. Has a play area for kids and plenty of seating options. Lots of fun…read moreseasonal drink options along with their own secret menu options. The Barista was super friendly in sharing some of the popular and favorite drinks. Already planning coffee/play dates with friends here.

Note: not to be confused with Ember Coffee Co. in Big Lake…read more That said... excellent coffee here. This place is actually kind of awesome. If I describe the environment as being half of the lobby of a new suburban apartment complex, that doesn't do justice to how pleasant it is. Homey, quiet, clean, intentionally designed. When the apartment people give tours to prospective tenants, my confident assumption is that they DEFINITELY show off this area and it probably convinces people to move to this building. The baristas are serious coffee nerds, rightly proud of their single-origin sourcing from farms in Honduras, Costa Rica, and Colombia. My iced vanilla latte tasted great; the mild sweetness from their house-made vanilla was perfect. My friend got a pourover that he loved; he stayed there for about an hour doing some work and was impressed by how long that container stayed warm. If you're arriving by car, there is street parking around the building, but there is also the option of going into the building's garage. They confirmed to me that the ground-level parking spaces are available to customers during their open hours. Also, this is right across the street from the Helmo Ave. station on the new Gold Line. If you're taking that route before 4pm, consider hopping off for one of their impressive coffees!

Great service, espresso scone, and Miel latte! Such a nice spot, with great seating and easy…read moreparking. Perfect to meet up with a friend.

Black sheep coffee has consistently delicious and strong iced Americanos. I also appreciate that…read morethey have gluten free bakery options and comfortable reading chairs.

First time visitor, can't even rate the food because we never received it…read more Disappointed in the very long wait and we ended up leaving without recicieving our meal. Our patience ended when it exceeded 35 minutes for only two crêpes. We went up to the front register twice. The response was just five more minutes. Multiple tables that ordered after us receive their meals and yet we waited. Talk to the manager who claimed that 30+ minute wait is very normal. Well, it's not for us. They were unable to print any receipt to confirm a refund. We will wait for Visa to ensure that our money was refunded.

We decided to visit Sweet Paris for a light brunch but when we arrived it was nothing light. The…read moreoptions were endless and it's very hard to decide what you want. We started our order with bubbles and at the register taking our order was Moriah. She was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. We ordered the Croque Madame and bubbles and sat and waited for our food. About 15 minutes later Moriah brought our food out and greeted us and made us feel very welcomed. We then found out she was the General Manager. We were very impressed that the leadership here leads by example and they step up and do every job. She was a server, at the register and cleaned tables. This is rare these days and not only that she was very high energy and very welcoming. We plan to make another trip to try more items on the menu the food was fantastic and the portion sizes were generous. They also have a beautiful outdoor area.

Awesome Food! Great Atmosphere! Lots of…read moreYummies at the Bakery! Service with a Smile...

I grabbed carry out lunch. Keys has one of the Best Monte Cristo sandwiches in the twin cities!read more

This is my second time going to Hope Breakfast Bar, and I can say that it is a very cute spot for…read morebrunch. It gets really crowded though, so a reservation is necessary. We got seated in less than 10 minutes with a reservation for 3. Because it gets crowded, it can get very loud. In order to hear each other across the table, you have to raise your voice (especially when ordering so your server can hear yo The Garden Bloom Latte was unfortunately a bit underwhelming. I was excited to see that elderflower was going to be in the drink, but I didn't really taste it and it felt like a normal latte to me (not really floral). Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs were good. I like the gravy that comes on top of the meat. Eggs are soft, biscuit is tasty, making the dish a well-rounded savory entree. Pork Belly & Biscuit was a unique taste but also delicious. Sunrise Chili Crunch Bowl had a good aioli that paired well with everything in the bowl! Tl;dr- cute spot, but it gets really crowded / loud!

I ordered online around 9:15am and had a pickup time of 10:00am. I arrived at 9:45 and saw on my…read moreemail my order was ready at 9:34... so that means it sat for 10 mins and I was 15 mins early. I know it's an estimate but not a good start. Everything was packaged nicely and they have all the silverware, napkins, toppings. Overall turkey sausage was a little dry but good flavor, eggs good. The pancake was tasty but very sweet for a sourdough pancake, not sure it was my style. I'd probably try one of the others next time.

My favorite spot to grab a royal tea latte. I have tried and tried to replicate the taste at home…read morebut can't nail the sweetener. Service here is generally friendly. The location is quaint and cozy. There's a bathroom in the hall, shared with the restaurant next door. They've introduced a little games area to play in so you can enjoy a nice, slow morning cup of tea.

Craving a little boba this week so I stopped into Sencha in Woodbury. Other than a huge rush of…read morepeople (about 10 people) within a total of 5 mins, the service was a little slow due to only 1 staff member taking orders and the same person filling them. They apologized for the delay which was appreciated. My royal milk with boba was delish and gorg. Though the straw (environmentally friendly) was so hard to poke through and made a little bit of a mess. Still delish bevy.

The owner knows me by name and welcomes me whenever I stop by. They have a variety of Somali…read morepastries and beverages besides coffee, including a special variety of tea brewed by members of the Somali community. The shop is small, but the service and the staff are great!

Awesome! Coffee was great…read more Sambusa (meat turnover) were so good. Perfect way to start a morning! So glad we came across it!!

A small but mighty coffee shop on the west side of Saint Paul. The menu is nice with a little bit…read morefor everyone. I tried the Lemon Bar Latte and it was AMAZINGLY good! It was smooth and not overly sweet. I also tried the French Toast Breakfast Sandwich and it was quite good. Total was a little over $$22 for the two items and a 20% tip. Free street parking available. They are also doing great things for the community and that is worth so much more than great coffee and breakfast sandwiches.

Totally forgot how close I live to this spot! Backstory Coffee was the perfect little stop before…read moreheading to the MN Yacht Club Music Festival with my bestie. We rolled in a little before 1:00 PM and had no trouble finding easy street parking (huge win!). The vibe inside? Mixed. While the space was cute, relaxed and inviting, the service was... not so much. The guy at the front counter barely looked up from his screen, and let's just say, enthusiasm wasn't on the menu. Definitely not the warm welcome we hoped for and very unfortunate. BUT--shoutout to my bestie for treating us to a coffee date, because the drinks were solid. I had the piña colada cold brew, which was super sweet at first, but after a quick stir, it hit just right. My bestie went with the strawberries & cream cold brew and a matcha lemonade. Both were surprisingly good, but the matcha lemonade really stood out to me; so refreshing and unique. All in all, Backstory was a convenient and tasty pre-concert stop. If the service matched the drinks, this would've easily been a 5-star visit.

Recommended by my sister. Very good breakfast burrito. Place is perfectly clean and setup. Good…read moreambiance as well.

Visited 7/21/26. First time at this Yum location-on this occasion met up with a friend for lunch. I…read moredon't know if it was busier than usual but there were quite a few customers and it took longer than 30 minutes to get our meal so plan accordingly. I got the turkey focaccia sandwich with avocado added and my friend got the Reuben. Definitely appreciate portion sizes and options for adding customization. My food was pretty solid- bread wasn't a huge stand out but the sandwich ingredients themselves were decent! My friends felt that the Reuben was decent as well but not exactly to her liking. Love the chips here-so good! Overall a very solid lunch option

I've been wanting to get here for years after hearing about the cinnamon rolls. I was finally in…read morethe area at the right time (after Art in the Hollow which was also amazing!) I managed to snag the LAST cinnamon roll! I am taking the fact it was the last in to account. It wasn't the freshest - and an outside corner piece - so it was a bit dry and hard. However, it turns out the roll is just an easy way to get the frosting in your face. Omg. Delicious, buttery amazing frosting. (Which they did frost at the time of purchase). The place is small but they have an upstairs as well as a nice garden patios.

SUPER cute coffee shop with a very impressive menu of breakfast fare. I got a breakfast called…read more"Hashbrown Bake Platter" whose name undersells itself; the potato part was a delicious, savory cake with hash browns, cheese, bacon, and sausage in an ideal ratio. It also came with perfectly done scrambled eggs and toast. I got a unique latte as well; I asked the barista for her favorite and wound up with a raspberry & dark chocolate latte that had a surprising shock of bitterness. It was great. You will probably really like the ambience. It appears to have been built out of a lovely Victorian home in Dayton's Bluff, and there is plenty of upstairs seating including cute tables on the landings. There is also a very green patio. Friendly service tops it all off nicely. Their only not-open day is Tuesday, so bear that in mind. There is neighborhood street parking which you may have to hunt around a bit for. I really think you'll enjoy hanging out here!