Are you KIDDING me with how perfect this coffee shop is. They have a very nice selection of coffee…read moredrinks and a pretty typical display case of baked goods. Actually, the latter they seem pretty proud of because when I came in this weekend the very friendly barista had pretty strong opinions about what coffee would go well with what baked good. I wound up with an awesome hot vanilla salted caramel latte and a nice chocolate croissant. But what really stays with me is how lively and enjoyable the environment is. Lots of families from the surrounding residential neighborhood, which is right on the Northern edge of St Paul, as well as people on their own making progress with their laptop activities. They have a lot of ourdoor seating, including a fenced in area which I assume is meant for dogs. There's a separate kids area with toys, and if you go further back there is a gift shop with very cute artisan items. This is a very happy place that I hope you will try!

I stopped by Karol Coffee this past week & what a treat!! It truly feels like a neighborhood…read morestaple, tucked into such an unexpected spot, i thought it was a house. It's right by my work, so I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! When you walk in, there are people gathered at tables both inside and out, and the space actually extends much farther back than you'd expect... even into a little hidden area or annex in the back. I ordered from their spring menu and got the pistachio rose latte with oat milk, along with a breakfast sandwich they customized for me without meat. Everything was delicious, and the vibes are immaculate! I'm already excited to go back on a sunny day to sit at the picnic tables or head into the quieter annex type rooms to get some work done. Such an interesting coffee shop--I can't wait to tell more people about it!

Great coffee! I bought some to bring home and brew. It's really good and mellow. I got the Honduran…read moreblend. The service was exceptional and the decor was very nice and inviting. I will be back

A tiny cafe with the sweetest staff and some of the most delicious drinks I've ever had! They were…read moreso busy when we first arrived and I was amazed how quickly the line went. There are only a handful of tables but after just a few minutes of waiting one cleared and we were able to enjoy our coffee in the cute dine in area. I highly recommend the ReSipsa Lawquitur (banana latte) and taking a look around at the cute goodies they sell too! Free street parking is available.

I love Nina's coffee. I'm not often in Saint Paul, but when I am I always come here. This is a…read moregreat coworking space (however, it's often very busy). The inside is so cool and really gives a historic look into Saint Paul. Everywhere you can find a bustling amount of people having conversations and enjoying coffee. The staff here are wonderful often giving compliments to people coming in and saying hello to the regulars. This is a wonderful neighborhood and a wonderful coffee shop! Now, for the coffee. I love their coffee - whether it's a latte or a Matcha or iced or hot it's always amazing!! (I would gladly drive the 40 minutes out here to have their coffee). Thank you Nina's for continuing to be open under construction and always providing stellar service & coffee!!

A beautiful neighborhood as well as a destination spot. Well established in an historical…read moreneighborhood with the ambience to fit the classic buildings on the block. The cafe was packed on a weekday morning. It's a good thing I was planning on taking a brewed out rather than hanging around. Hot fresh mellow brew and a wide selection of bakery, including hard to find biscotti. The crew was working quickly to keep the orders filled and no one at a table near the counter complained when I was crowded into them from someone rushing in front me..that's how packed it was. As some have mentioned don't expect curbside parking as you may have to walk a block or more from the side streets.

Friendly baristas, quiet enough to get some work done, ample seating, creative + tasty drinks…read more Baked goods are delicious as well. Good WiFi too!

Service was great. I went with my grandma, who can be slow and get confused, and the staff was very…read moresweet and helpful. Pros: Truly well made espresso. Very tasty muffins. Great service. Enough open seating for a Saturday morning. Cons: Parking was difficult. The chairs in the shop are uncomfortable small stools. Limited selection of pastries/ food. I also got a banana latte and a plain latte, and could not taste a difference between the two. They both tasted like plain (but very well made) lattes. But if you like a sweet flavored latte, this may not be the best place.

Ok, I need to RAVE about a new menu item called Cheesy Garlic King Croissant. This thing was so…read moredelicious, I had to bid farewell to my diet. I know I come here way too often, but it's been my fav coffee shop for the last 7 years. The restaurant is so beautiful and full of natural light, that it keeps calling me back. Their lattes are as delicious and as beautiful as ever. But seriously, try the new croissant. Service was excellent! I love how I can just keep ordering from my table's QR code.

I have been here too many times to count now! I have brought most of my friends, individually so…read morethat says a lot! This time I paid attention to their cleanliness and I would give them -1. The lady who was cleaning tables barely cleaned them. I'm not sure if she just wasn't motivated this day, but that's not okay! I was sure to use my cleaning wipes to while down our table as she partially cleaned the table next to me. I ordered the Crème Brûlée coffee which is always good and the brioche egg and bacon sandwich with potatoes. Both are great choices! It's normally pretty busy here especially on the weekends. I went on a Thursday which was less crowded at about 1pm. It's definitely looking older, they should probably refurbish the tables..

great atmosphere ~ great community vibe ~…read more (love the "dog friendly aspect too) "good coffee... and hot!"

Stopped by Yellowbird to meet up with some friends and had a decent experience…read more The prices felt really high, around $10 for a small latte with one flavor, and it didn't quite live up to that. It didn't have much espresso, so it ended up tasting more like flavored milk. They do offer a nice variety of milk options at no extra charge, which is a plus. but still the drinks are very expensive for what you get. There's some seating inside and parking behind the building, which makes it convenient. The shop was cute but on the smaller side also the tables weren't very clean when we were there. The staff wasn't overly friendly and didn't make it feel especially welcoming.

Fun time. Lots of choices for malts, shakes, and "Sprinklers"…read more We all had a small Sprinkler. Quite large for a "small". One suggestion: a mini or kids Suze sprinkler would be nice. Staff was very friendly. I/we will be back!!

I finally made it! I've been trying a few times this year and they were closed. I tried looking…read moreonline, but there were no verified hours or telephone number to call. I took a photo of the hours so they are clear. I tried the butterscotch sprinkler for my first time. I'm a huge ice cream lover and have had my fair share of ice cream. I honestly thought the soft serve was pretty bland and the same was true for the butterscotch drizzle. I thought maybe my allergies were to blame, but my partner tried it and agreed that it was very bland. I'm willing to try something different in the future to see if it was one off. I think their prices are pretty fair compared to other locations.

A gem!! Located across the street from Hamline University, Ginkgo offers great coffee drinks,…read moresandwiches, breakfast items, baked goods, and a welcoming environment. Best part? Open until 8 pm many evenings!! As a night owl, I appreciate any coffee shop that has extended hours past a typical shop. The service is always hands on and staff members are quick to move lines along and take orders right away. Having a presence at both CHS Field and the MN State Fair, I am all about supporting this local Saint Paul shop. Inside the shop, there are always unique gifts to purchase such as cards, jewelry, painting, t-shirts, etc. I always advocate for shopping small especially for holidays and birthdays. When I stopped in on Wednesday evening, to my surprise, there was an open mic music night and I enjoyed listening to all the artists. I recommend checking the website to keep up with with all the happening. Lastly, there is a nice parking lot around the backside of the building along with a cute patio for the warmer months. Enjoy!!

I had no idea such a neat place was on Snelling!…read more I really like that they have their own parking, and space feels nice and cozy. The cashier was very kind and answered all my questions. I had the root beer float and a breakfast burrito with turkey sausage. I know that sounds weird, but the heart wants what the heart wants. - I enjoyed the root beer float, but I would have liked a bit more ice cream. It was decent for the price. - I did find the burrito a bit bland. The salsa helped, but I think hot sauce would have really kicked it up a notch. Overall, I would come back and maybe try some more of the menu.

homey warm vibes from this cute little cafe…read more YUMd: - solar latte w. oatmilk. smooth & subtlety nutty. service, etc.: the barista was friendly and quick. decent amount of seating for small cafe, luckily i was able to get a spot near an outlet. there was only 1 big strip and 1 other outlet that i saw.

Luminary is a cool, chill coffee shop! I went on a Saturday early afternoon. I'll be honest I…read morecircled the area twice for parking and almost gave up. Parking in this area is pretty tough. I ended up finding a spot a few blocks down into the neighborhood. When I walked in I heard Beyoncé playing and turns out it was a whole playlist of Beyoncé which I loved. The staff were super nice and friendly. They had a specials menu which I love I seen that they had a "Taurus" drink, so I will have to circle back to see if they do a Gemini drink as it's the best sign! I ended up ordering 2 teas from the special menu- The Black Dog & Kiss of Venus. Both tea's were good and refreshing, especially with it being a warmer day. I like that they were flavorful and not overly sweet. They had the patio open which looked nice, there's a bit of seating inside as well. I was told that the neighboring businesses are women owned and that I should check them out. I love when small businesses support other small businesses.

I was craving a cozy coffee vibe and decided to give this place a go! It was cozy, the vibes were…read moreright, but the service was.... Interesting. This is a small coffee shop almost to the downtown area. There is neighborhood parking all around(free) just make sure you are reading the signs correctly. As I walked in, it had such a cozy and welcoming feeling. The brick, smell of coffee and people chatting really gave this a classic coffee shop vibe! Almost like being in a book! The service... i asked for my coffee iced and to have oat milk. Neither of those requests were fulfilled. Now, I do like hot coffee, so I didn't complain and I will say the coffee was delicious. The temp was perfect for drinking right away. I am lactose intolerant, so I didn't realize I didn't get my oat milk until after I left if you catch my drift haha. The person taking my order seemed frazzled and wasn't very friendly. I had also ordered another baked goods but I guess she didn't hear because upon checking my receipt, it wasn't listed. It wasn't overly busy, but may be she was new? Not sure, but it did leave a bit of a bad taste for this place. The scone was very tasty and I would recommend getting it warmed up. I would give this place a try again, but it's not a place I plan to visit again soon.

Stopped into Claddagh Coffee on a freezing afternoon after lunch with a friend down the road and…read morehonestly, I'm so glad I did! I came in right before closing (like minutes before), but the barista was welcoming, friendly, and recommended the salty dog. It had caramel and chocolate.... I wasn't saying no to this delicious afternoon pick me up. The cozy brick space, friendly atmosphere, and community board gave such a charming St. Paul vibe. I took my coffee to go, but decided right away I'll definitely be back for a December holiday drink or two (eggnog latte and peppermint mocha, I'm coming for you!). HUGE bonus in my book- parking is easy and free as it's street parking.