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Thirty-Six Cafe

4.3 (175 reviews)
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Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Azsareea S.

The matcha is smooth, strong, and sifted to perfection! I'm obsessed with the banana pudding matcha latte. The baristas put time and effort into every drink, which is much appreciated. The ambiance of the place reminds me of high tea in London. Definitely at the top of the list whenever im asked for matcha recommendations!

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Minerva H.

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!

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Tippy P.

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.

Aurah Gqunefere W.

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.

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Cindy X.

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

Sofia M.

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

Joniece H.

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!

Danielle M.

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.

Strawberry shortcake and lemon blueberry pancakes
Sef E.

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.

Cookie Butter Misu Matcha
Thao Nguyen P.

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

PajFuabcha V.

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.

Banana pudding matcha and strawberry matcha
Ciboney R.

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.

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Tonny Y.

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!

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

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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!

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Does this place have Mimosas?

I did not notice any on the menu, nor anything with alcohol.

Is this the kind of coffee shop where one can do some work and/or read a book?

Absolutely!!!

Is the amount of whipped cream on the pancakes overwhelming? In a lot of photos, the whipped cream looks too generous.

I personally font think so because it's not overly sweet, in our situation I thought about asking for more because it was so good! I think it's proportionate for the size and thickness I'd the pancakes

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