I ended up at this coffee bar after a little digging. I learned that Curioso Coffee Bar's approach…read moreto sourcing beans was shaped by the founder's time in Panama, where he roasted his own coffee using beans sourced directly from local producers and sold at his café. I know firsthand that coffee is king in Panama, so I figured anything inspired by their incredible coffee culture had to be worth trying. I visited Curioso on an early Sunday morning and immediately found it special. Not just for its coffee, but for the ambiance, service, and overall vibe. Curioso is a large, welcoming space that's part coffee bar, part brewery. I was immediately impressed by the variety of entertainment for all ages: arcade games, pool tables, dart boards, a skee-ball machine, board games, and even claw machines. Seating options are abundant, from cozy couches to tables and high-tops. There's a toddler play area and a library filled with books for all ages. The space feels family-friendly and is warm, welcoming community gathering space for all. I noticed flyers for free community events Curioso hosts, like Sunday Morning Yoga and Tuesday Trivia nights. The service was equally warm! The barista, although managing a busy Sunday morning solo, took her time to explain coffee options, highlight weekly specials with her own recommendations, and describe the pastries in partnership with Fruit & Grain and Bagels from St. Paul Bagelry. Oat milk is the standard for all their drinks! (Which I loved) We tried two speciality lattes: the "Butter Luck Next Year" (iced) and the "Blue Ribbon Peach Pie" (hot). Both were exceptional! Strong, robust, and delicious. Alongside, we also enjoyed an "Everything" handpie and a "Blueberry Lemon Curd" pop tart. Both pastries were out of this world delicious! I loooooved this pairing. I'm a sucker for savory, so the "Everything" handpie reigned supreme for me. Although I don't have a fur-baby (yet), I would like to include that Curioso is fur-friendly. I'm looking forward to returning several more times!

I visited Curioso recently as part of my 'Sip Scouter' coffee passport book…read more Knocking off just one star because the barista didn't know anything about this coffee passport book (but also giving them benefit of the doubt as they may have been new) and it seemed to take a bit for my drink even though the place was empty. I ordered one of their seasonal specials--the banana cream pie latte. It was very good. The ambiance was OK. Smaller seating area and located in a strip mall. Although my drink was good it wasn't necessarily something to write home about. I might come here again if in the area and in need of a coffee, but probably not a place I will necessarily seek out.

Absolutely loved the vibe here - it's so cute, peaceful, and relaxing. I tried their Kyoto blend…read morecoffee, which was a bit strong for me, but my friend loved it! They use really good-quality milk, so I can imagine their lattes and cappuccinos are amazing. My husband had a hot latte and said it was perfect. It's a nice, calm spot to study or chat, definitely on the quieter side which I loved. I'll be coming back for sure!

Loved stopping by this coffee shop! I got the matcha latte with soy milk and my friend got the…read morematcha Thai tea which we both loved. There's lots of free parking in the area but there is construction on the Main Street. They also have a rewards program and after 10 visits you get a free drink which is fun! I will definitely be back to try some of their other fun drinks like the ube latte

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.

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.

This is a very cute space with a lot of small table options for working or studying from a coffee…read moreshop. It was my first time in a Spyhouse and the barista working was so helpful in navigating the menu and making drink recommendations. I ended up selecting the Cherry Styles which reminded me of a cherry tootsie pop - delicious. They had outlets readily available and guest WiFi. I found free street parking just a block away and think this will be a new regular spot for me.

The vibe here is classic coffee house. Relaxing, lots of morning light streaming in, exposed brick…read morewalls, chill music playing. They also have a lot of places to sit, which can be lacking in many coffee shops. The espresso I ordered was pretty good, too. What I did not like at all was the wait time. I was there for over 15 minutes from getting in the 3 person line to leaving with my espresso. The staff were doing their best, but it seemed like they needed another person helping out as the 2 people were running about doing lots of extra stuff.

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!

I am and have always been a huge fan of Jones Coffee. I've been to a few of their locations (My…read morefavorite being their Chaska location), but the Southwest Minneapolis one did not disappoint. It's the perfect place to chill, get some work done, or just sip on really good coffee. Not to mention the staff are always so friendly. I stopped in to check out their seasonal menu, but ended up ordering my usual Brown Sugar & Spice Latte and topped it with their new cheesecake cold foam. Total game changer, and you should seriously try it out. I also grabbed their new California-style breakfast burrito, and I'm really hoping it becomes a permanent item since the avocado takes it to another level. Maybe I am a bit biased, but Jones Coffee is always worth the stop. Great coffee, great vibes, great people.

Stopped here to grab coffee before heading to work. Not sure if it's a single staff person every…read moremorning but they for sure need a few more baristas for the morning rush. There were 3 people ahead of me in line plus a few customers waiting at tables for orders. I will say the barista was working hard at getting the drinks out as fast as he could. Very efficient. Once I seen that they serve food (light bites but still needing prep) I was hesitant to stay in line out of fear that one of the people would order something and I'd be late for work waiting but glad I stayed (even though I was still pushing it). They also take online orders btw. So probably not idea if you are in a time crunch. I ordered the oat milk matcha latte and a vanilla latte and used my coffee compass for bogo free deal. Both drinks were good and the price wasn't too bad. The summer drink menu was mostly coconut themed - almost every drink. If you love coconut you should check it out. The overall vibe was chill. Liked the music playing- wasn't too loud. Plenty of seating and even a smaller patio out back. Parking can be challenging in this area as the streets are pretty busy and single lane.

Super spacious with lots of seatings. They open until midnight so if you are looking to work till…read morelate at night, this is the place to be. I personally didn't try their matcha but they offer various kinds. I got pistachios latte, which is a little too sweeet to my liking. But, overall, it was good. Their chocolate cheesecake is not overly sweet! Service was fast and I heard the servers recommending food to other customers

Wanted to give a local place a try and we've loved other Middle Eastern coffee shops we've tried,…read moreso headed over to Qahwah. The space is nice with lots of natural light. Staff were friendly and helpful in picking out some favorites. We had a cardamom latte and a pistachio latte. Both were good, not too sweet. They weren't as bold of a roast that we were expecting, but still delicious. One drawback is the parking. The lot was a little difficult to navigate with only a few spots. It may be worth parking closeby on the street.