Thirty-Six cafe has the best matcha drinks in town, nothing more to add on that. Wait time was 45 minutes, Macy was so kind and seated us right away when a spot for us opened up. The cafe no longer had the pink floral decor but it's still really cute! The soufflé pancakes were pretty good. They're a fun dessert item. I wouldn't say so for breakfast since they are a little too sweet but if you've got a sweet tooth you'll definitely enjoy these. I was sad to hear they discontinued the kitchen aspect of the cafe and are focusing only on the matcha but I do understand. Best of luck with Fufu Matcha! I'll be sure to stop by whenever visiting :) read more

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I don't like how the menu is constantly changing but I did enjoy their soufflé pancakes when they had them! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Soufflé pancake - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Forever my favorite spot for matcha! Fufu's matcha is just so delicious. Every time I'm in the area i try to stop by. Service and ambiance is also great. Yeah, they are always packed, but I truly get why! Cutest spot read more

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Breakfast lovers! This place is for you. Small menu but tasty. Cafe is cute, full of pink flowers, they have about 10 tables maybe. No reservations required, first come first serve. They have a variety of matcha drinks and coffee. read more

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Loved this cafe! We got the smoked salmon avocado toast, mango sticky rice creme souffle, strawberry shortcake souffle pancakes, hot matcha latte, and maple matcha latte. Everything was delicious and the staff were friendly. The matcha is a bit on the stronger side for me but that's how you can tell they use high quality matcha. The seasonal maple latte's syrup and donut topping were too sweet for me, but the matcha itself was good. They also have water you can serve for yourself. It has a nice, clean, somewhat minimalist interior too. It can get busy but they have seats for you to sit at to wait for tables to open up. Restroom is available and clean. I'd highly recommend! read more

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Adorable little place! So modern, and the ambiance was very trendy with pop music playing. The music was a little loud for my liking, and sound really echoed through the space, but I'm incredibly sound sensitive as well. The matcha was really yummy but it was also INCREDIBLY sweet, to the point I wasn't able to finish it. I would definitely return to try the matcha but with significantly less sweetener in it. All of the food we had was DELICIOUS, so light and great for the hot day we visited on. Overall I did really like this place and would probably return if I'm in the area. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I heard about this spot from the owner on social media. I'm so glad I chose to check this place out. It was so cute!! The service was so great and speedy. I got the strawberry matcha. Very yummy! Definitely recommend. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This place is becoming a go to coffee/matcha/breakfast stop! This time I tried the banana pudding matcha and it was so good! If you haven't tried it yet you need to add it to your list. The staff is always very very friendly and service is always fast even when they are busy. Inside as you see in the video is small but very cute! Worth the visit for sure! read more

Such a cute cafe! Solo trip to St. Paul and found this place had amazing reviews. Quite small and not many tables, I ended up having to take a 4 person table and it was just me. I ordered the strawberry matcha and the early riser avocado toast. Everything came out quickly and staff were very friendly and attentive. I was able to sit for a bit and enjoy my food and beverage and get some work done on my laptop. You can tell this is the spot all the cool kids go to! Wonderful experience and will of course be back to visit! read more

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Delicious, fluffy soufflé pancakes! Many flavors to choose from, and seasonal options as well! Many drink options and also other breakfast options too. Great atmosphere, cute decorations, lots of seating for a small space. Strawberry shortcake and lemon blueberry photographed. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Strawberry shortcake and lemon blueberry pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tried their new Cookie Butter Misu Matcha today, just WOW!!! It's perfect for those who doesn't want a super sweet treat but still want that tasty creamy touch with a bold matcha drink. Staff is amazing as always read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Cookie Butter Misu Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I went in on a Saturday to try their limited time only Sea Salt Maple Donut Matcha. I went around 10am and there were already a lot of people dining in. When it's busy, it can be hard to find parking since it's only street parking. Since I was doing take out, I didn't have to wait long. I like that they have seated sections for you sit and wait while they make the drinks. If you love matcha, I highly recommend you try their weekly specials. It was my second time trying their matcha flavors and I'm addicted. read more

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I saw a TikTok of the banana pudding matcha and had to try it out! The place is so cute inside, decorated in pinks and yellows and donned with so many flowers. The staff are so nice and kind, they all had a warm presence to them. I got the banana pudding matcha and my friend got a strawberry matcha. They both were pretty good, the only thing is for these specific drinks, they only come with whole milk. I thought it was kinda funny they didn't have a lactose free option at an Asian cafe, but I accepted my fate and dealt with the consequences later. They both were great if you have a sweet tooth. I just don't like dairy milk with my matcha, it's very overpowering to me. It was also ~$9-10 per drink so pretty expensive. That aside, the cream and banana on top was a great combo with matcha! I don't think I'd order them again but I'd definitely want to try another drink. read more

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My partner & I came here twice - back to back. The first time we came, it was a bit later in the day so most things were out. We were lucky enough to be able to get the lemon blueberry and it was phenomenal! Not too sweet and the tartness perfectly balanced out the dish. I got the iced matcha and my partner got the vanilla latte and they were both on point! The second day we came, I got the matcha delight and I loved it! The cream was a bit thick, which I love, and the matcha wasn't too overpowering. The strawberry shortcake was our least favorite, we thought it was a bit too sweet but still good overall. The soufflé pancakes are all so soft and delicious, it feels like I'm biting into a cloud. We got the strawberry matcha drink and the einspanner and both were so delicious! The staff is absolutely wonderful and so kind. They remembered us when we came in the 2nd day. The cafe is really cute inside and definitely Instagram worthy. There's plenty of residential area parking around the area, we parked about a block away. Overall, I highly recommend this place. It is first come first serve and things on the menu does run out. It can be quite the wait when the lines are a bit longer in the morning, my partner & I waited about 40 mins, but it was worth it! read more

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OMG, LOVE this place! First, awesome ambience and vibe. Super instagram ready for all your social media needs. The matcha delight pancakes are so amazing... and truly 10/10 for matcha. Great customer service, plenty of seating, but more limited hours. Definitely a hidden gem for Grand Avenue. Two thumbs up from this asian. :) read more

Delicious banana pudding matcha latte. I genuinely want to come back and try other variants.

Perfect Saturday treat - we ordered Matcha's to go because it was a significant wait for a table. I wont fault their success against them; they are popular and rightfully so! Got the Banana pudding Matcha and it was delicious - would recommend mixing it in if you want bits of banana pudding to sweeten every sip! Hope I can sit down next time, their cafe is so cute! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Banana Pudding Matcha - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Went here today. It's a small and cozy restaurant, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. However, it's a bit pricey for me, especially considering there aren't many options to choose from on the menu. I wish they had more selections available. We ordered the soufflé pancake, and while it looked nice and was served well, it wasn't anything too special for almost $15. I expected a little more in terms of flavor or portion size for the price. The drinks are also quite expensive. Overall, it's a decent place to try at least once, especially if you're curious about their food but I personally hope they expand their menu and adjust the pricing to better match the value. read more

When I came the first time, I didn't know it was the spot I'd seen on TikTok! It's so cute inside and cozy! The drinks are mid from what I've tried, but they do have good lemonades. If you're looking for matcha, it's about a 6/10 for my palate. The area it really shines in is the soufflé pancakes! SO GOOD!! I recommend the matcha and blueberry one! Also, the salmon toast was nice and savory and balances everything out. They run out of things sometimes so try to go early! As for the service, it's ok. I feel like sometimes the owner is super nice and sweet! But other times it can get busy and she gets stressed, and can become a bit... less nice. Still recommend a visit! read more

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I cannot recommend this establishment enough. Macy and Sao (sorry if I misspelled your name!) have put so much love and effort into their restaurant. They handle their busiest times with grace and kindness and always strive to create a welcoming and absolutely stunning environment. They care deeply for their community and are always finding ways to recognize other small businesses by doing giveaways and small events. I highly recommend coming as soon as they open if you're dining Friday/Saturday. But the food and drinks are absolutely worth the wait. They're more than willing to take down names and numbers to call once a table opens up but please be mindful they are have a very small space and do ask tables to limit their time so others can enjoy the food as well. They can get incredibly busy but regardless of that the food is always top tier and the drinks are always made with quality ingredients. I've tried most of their menu and swear by their matcha. The eispanner is so creamy and their new fruit flavored matcha pair very well together but I defiantly like the strawberry one. Their chai is also amazing! I miss the rose gold latte but I do enjoy how they swap out drinks and food for new seasonal options. I'm currently obsessed with their banana pudding matcha! As for food, the soufflé pancakes are where it's at. Lemon Blueberry and Mango Sticky rice are my current favorites but the strawberry shortcake and hurray for ube are subtly sweet classics. Of course, anything matcha here is going to be a hit so I try and branch out to their other flavors like the soufflé eggs Benedict which is a great sweet and savory option. Please give them a try because you won't regret it! read more

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I stopped in today and WOW is their customer service so friendly and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely love their guests and that they are passionate on the business. I got just a regular matcha, I really like how green and rich the matcha is. I haven't tried any of their other drinks but they look so yummy and pretty. The seating is limited but I usually only stop by to pick up so personally not an issue for me. You guys should totally make another location else where in the cities or in the suburbs. The only "con" is I have to drive 30 minutes away to have such yummy matcha and great customer service. I'm not able to go often because of the drive but If I lived nearby I'd be here every week. Much love 36 cafe! read more

The line was terrible, wish the place was bigger. But the food was good. I ordered strawberry pancakes and avocado toast with salmon. The pancakes were a hit, but the toast gave me food poisoning so I was very upset about that since I had work the same day as well. But overall I would try it again, just not the raw salmon. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Salmon avocado toast - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Waited an hour to be seated and another hour to receive food. What was surprising to me was, there was priority for to-go orders instead of those seated waiting for their food. The food was good, but don't come here on the weekend unless you have the patience to wait more than two hours for food. The servers were a bit rude too. The place is family owned and I understand their problem, but taking to-go orders over peole who have already been waiting in line to be seated and still making them wait was a stretch. read more

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This place is small, but the vibe is on point. The inside is pink and floral and decorated to make the space feel open and airy. The food was very good. The pancakes were fluffy and a great texture. They were filling, but not heavy. The toppings were sweet, but not overly sugary. The coffee came out with cute latte art. This is a great spot for a first date brunch, meeting with a few friends, or having a solo meal. The neighborhood around is very walkable so if you have to wait for a table, there are places to poke around in while you wait. Service was efficient and staff was super friendly and knowledge about their menu. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Matcha japanese pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Thirty-Six Café came from nowhere and swept me off my feet (so dramatic, I know! lol). Ambiance 5/5 Baby soft pink décor with floral and photo worthy booths and bikes with flowers galore! The side seating offer single chairs on one side and pillowed booth style seating on the other side. Perfect for two or solo visits. They also offer a large table when you first walk in for bigger parties. Service 5/5 The owners and servers are so sweet and she even remembered my name from a previous visit. They explain the ordering system well. After you seated, we order at the resister, pick up drinks at the bar, and they clean up. There's a first come first serve policy and it can be quite busy. I've found coming during rainy weather or when it first opens yields the best success. lol Price/ Food / Drinks: 5/5 Thirty-Six is known for their fluffy Ube Soufflé' pancakes, brick drizzled honey toast, and espresso drinks! I have tried it all, my go to is the Smoked Avocado Toast. VANILLA LATTE $5.00 | BUTTERFLY PEA LEMONADE $6.00 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE $13.50 | SMOKED SALMON* $10.50 MATCHA LOVE $8.50 | HONEY TOAST $ 8.50 | HOORAY FOR UBE $15.50 Overall 5/5 One of my favs!!!! read more

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This is such a cute cafe! As soon as you walk in you'll notice the pink and floral interior. There is limited seating but during this visit we had no trouble. This was my first time trying soufflé pancakes and I thought they were sweet and tasty! It had a fluffy and airy texture. It seems like a majority of the menu items are sweet with a few savory options. I also got the caramel mocha iced latte which was solid. The service was amazing! The staff were really friendly and attentive. We were celebrating a birthday and they offered a candle to celebrate a special day. Overall, we had a really good experience here and I'll be back to explore some of the other options. read more

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Super fun brunch place. Pancakes taste as good as they look! They are usually very busy on weekends and do not take reservations. Plan to wait 45min-1hr before getting a table. Might be wisest to come in a small group as it's a smaller restaurant and wait times for bigger groups might be longer. GLUTEN FREE- if you don't call ahead they may not have gluten free pancakes available. still worth an ask as my friend was able to score one without calling ahead, but there is risk of them being unavailable. There are other GF options like the smoothie bowls, but if you're coming here you need to try the souffle cakes! read more

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The owner is a sweetheart and was really nice to me and my boyfriend. There popular items are popular for a reason and should differently worth the try the banana pudding matcha is worth the drive alone. The chai latte is probably one of the best I've tried too. I well definitely make the drive out to come get the banana matcha again and I want to try the there other items too like the souffl read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - banana pudding matcha and chai latte - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

the matcha was amazing and the ambiance inside is very nice and cute. would come back i loved it here. read more

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Amazing matcha (and I don't even like matcha), cute and clean environment, and the owner was so attentive and nice!

It's a beautiful store. The drinks are very good i recommend the chai and the matcha with the banana pudding. The only issue we had is it gets very busy on the weekend, so we had to wait about a half hour for a table. The owner is very nice and definitely a good brunch spot to check out read more

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The food is pretty good at least on the sweet end of the spectrum. I had he eggs Benedict pancakes and although the hollandaise was excellent the eggs were hard boiled with no yoke, also the bacon was not very tasty and seemed dry and microwaved in all honesty. I give these a 1.5. Now for the good part the lemon blueberry pancakes were amazing and if it was solely based on them I would give it 5 stars. Delectable all around. The service is good even though it's cramped and busy with very limited seating. So if your looking to eat in ether get there early or be prepared to wait a while. Cute looking, but very small. Overall go for the sweet choices on pancakes and avoid the salty and this is a good spot for breakfast. If your looking for eggs and bacon there are much better spots. read more

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Very cute little cafe near grand! We came here for matcha, but definitely want to come back as the food looked fantastic. Matcha was pretty good, but slightly warm (we ordered it iced). read more

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So cute and loved the matcha! It was very busy in the morning so we only got drinks. The servers were fast and very nice! read more

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The atmosphere is so welcoming, the employees are very kind and sweet. The inside is pretty and has a cozy vibe, I got the mango-coconut matcha and loved it. Very delish! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - mango-coconut matcha - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I did expected it this place to be good obviously but I was so WOWED by how great it was !! I've never had great matcha before and this one stepped the game up !! I got the iced matcha with banana pudding which was 100/10 but the iced matcha by itself was really watered down. It felt like they gave more effort into my drink than the other one which really let me down but it was a great taste so I wasn't as upset. The soufflé was great too and very presentable and aesthetic. I would def reckoned this place and the iced matcha with banana pudding !! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Iced matcha with banana pudding, iced matcha latte and matcha soufflé - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Lousy service Probably the worst customer service in any few hundreds restaurants I have visited the last 5 years ! read more

Great food and matcha. We had the banana pudding matcha tiramisu coffee and the early riser. All 3 were great and the place is nicely decorated. It was very busy so be prepared to wait a little bit but it is worth it. The family that owns it was very kind and welcoming read more

This restaurant provided a unique experience here in St. Paul. The establishment itself was decorated beautifully but the interior felt very cramped. We went in late Sunday afternoon and waited roughly 20 minutes to be seated (they do not accept reservations). The matcha latte was amazing, it was my favorite part of our visit. When receiving it, we were instructed the proper way to consume it. The quality of the matcha was great and the employees were extremely kind. The classic pancakes w/ added chocolate drizzle were good, I ended up being full after the first because they're so sweet. All in all, I would return but next time, I would plan to split my entre and I would try other matcha flavored items! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Classic Soufflé Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Such a cute and fun spot!! The banana pudding is to die for. Such unique choices. Also highly recommend the ube cheesecake. The pancake dishes are okay read more