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.

Is this, dare I say, the best coffee shop in the twin cities?…read more Their coffee is exceptional specialty coffee that doesn't need to hide behind syrups or gimmicky drinks. Their parking lot is massive and free. there is enough seating when you include the outdoor seating that you'll always find a spot. Prices are a bit higher than I'd want, but drip at 3.50 and a flat white at 5 is fair. Baristas seem competent. This might just be the best coffee shop in the twin cities

I stumbled upon SK Coffee the other day after my husband and I were in the area with some time to…read morekill. The atmosphere is very cool and laidback, there's plenty of open space and seating options with outlets close by. The decor is really fun and eclectic as well. I'm more of a chai latte person than a coffee person, so I was very pleasantly surprised to find out that they carry Chiya Chai from Namaste Cafe. I love being able to support multiple local businesses and find it really cool when places collaborate like that. The barista was also very nice and welcoming and did not seem bothered at all by me asking about their chai supplier. My husband tried their iced americano with oat milk and caramel and thought it was really good as well. I definitely would love to come back sometime soon and hang out.

I'm so happy that we've finally got a locally-run coffee shop for the neighborhood! Karol Coffee…read morejust celebrated their one-year anniversary this spring, and they've established themselves so well. Their staff are so kind and welcoming, and their drinks high-quality with fresh beans. My parents say they're so spoiled on Karol's excellent drip coffee, they can no longer drink Starbucks and Caribou brews. I'm a latte-lover and love to see what their specials are. Current fav is the Girl Scout caramel delight-inspired. They get very creative with their flavors, such as their Garden Cookie Latte made with a rosemary sea salt and mocha syrup. This shop is also very kid-friendly, with a play area inside and outside. Fun Fact: Named after Karol Józef Wojtyła, better known as Pope John Paul II. Parking: free street parking, just know it's across the street from a school, so drive slow!

We went on a Saturday morning, and it was definitely pretty busy! There was a line out the door,…read morebut luckily, there were plenty of seating areas. Tucked away in a cozy residential neighborhood, the cafe has a really warm and homey atmosphere, almost like you're visiting someone's house. The Garden Latte had a stronger rosemary flavor, which was definitely noticeable. The breakfast sandwich was yummy, and the Sparkling Blackberry Iced Tea was super refreshing! Overall, such a cute spot for a weekend breakfast or coffee run.

A cute spot, friendly staff and delicious coffee. I also got the vegan banana bread which was…read moreincredible! Large parking lot but it's a smaller coffee shop. I tried coming here once before to work remotely but there were no open tables and that was the case again when I stopped by Friday morning so just a heads up that it's does get busy in there. Overall, It's a great neighborhood coffee shop and I'll definitely be back.

What's not to love about a community focused coffee shop? This place is the best! Always so…read morewelcoming and delicious coffee and baked goods too! They are located in a strip mall in Roseville so there is plenty of parking available. They have a number of tables available. Smaller but very cozy! I highly recommend their Dark Cloud- Earl grey latte with vanilla! The pop tarts here are so good and the sense of community is top notch. They even have a little free pantry in their entryway. Watch their socials for local fundraisers and others ways to help our neighbors in need!

My situationship kept saying "everything is really good"…read more We had the cold press and maple syrup latte! Very yum. Love the vibes, visiting Saint Paul for MN Yacht Club!

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!!

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.

I love Amore coffee especially if I want to get work done! This is a very clearly loved, cozy,…read morecoffee shop that is very well frequented by the surrounding community! On any given day you can find people working, groups chatting, and friends catching up. There is a ton of seating and I have never had a problem finding a place to sit. Food is average but they have many options which is great if you're hunkering down to get work done. Their coffee is tasty and they're pretty quick at getting drinks made even with long lines. Service is good and the staff and owner are so friendly! WiFi is great, I've never had issues. Plugs are accessible - I have never had issues finding one when I have gone.

We love Amore Coffee, honestly we ended up swinging by to support them during all of the ICE…read moreactivities in January, but due to quality, vibe, and friendliness we've now made it a staple. I've tried a few coffees but the one we keep coming back to is the chai latte. They're not overly dusty like some other places chais and they are consistently good. It's one of the best I've had in the twin cities. They do weekend tutoring if you need it and host alot of activities for patrons. The staff is always friendly and we love stopping in for our once-a-week coffee shop stops.

Specialty coffee seems newer in Minneapolis, and this place seems to get it…read more Ginza was an oat latte and served like a cocktail. The foam and body worked great together, and it wasn't too sweet by Asian standards. The miso tired latte tasted more bland, and closer to a regular latte. The miso flavor could be stronger. Decor was geared toward nostalgia than anything else. Felt like a throw back to simpler times. Not sure if there's parking, it didn't look like any in the front. Within walking distance from a bus stop. The bakery across the street was excellent. Service was fast considering only 1 person was working. Cash App locals rewards, if you're into rewards.

I've been around the area a lot recently but never seen this coffee shop until I saw it on TikTok…read more I got an iced vanilla latte and an iced chai, both were very flavorful. The atmosphere of the shop makes you want to chill out for a while. The staff were very friendly and curates the music with vinyls. In the front the garage door was open. In the back, was a couch with a PlayStation 2 & 3 and a GameCube. Great spot would go again!