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The location itself is in a cool area with restaurants and shops surrounding. It might not be the best place for a larger group because yes, there are tables that accommodate 5-6 people, but they seem to fill up quickly with 1-2 people at them. We had a group of seven and luckily one table opened up right after we ordered our coffee. The gentleman working the register when I ordered was certainly not the friendliest. There was a bit of a miscommunication on both parts when ordering my drink. Before I ordered, I asked if the milkshake was a coffee drink or an actually milkshake. He said it was a coffee drink (which it was) but when I ordered it iced, I wish he would have clarified it was a blended coffee drink. I wasn't expected it so it kinda threw off me off. It's right off of university so parking can be tricky depending on the time of day you go. There's meter parking closer to the coffee shop, but if drive go a couple blocks away it's free street parking.
Stopped in Saturday as I was in the area and desperate need of a coffee. Parking is street parking and I could see how it could be a bit tricky to find parking, but I suppose it depends on time of day you go as well. The barista at the cash register was kind and answered questions about the menu. Lots of variety here-- coffee, smoothies, lemonades, pastries, and quiche. I went with an iced chai latte and blueberry lemonade. Both were good, coffee was flavorful and filled with nice bold coffee flavor. Blueberry lemonade was tasty as well, but thought it was sweet and tart. I would prefer it to be less sweet, but it was still enjoyable (I just added some water to it). There's many tables for sitting and conversation, however, I thought the stools were SO tiny and uncomfortable for long term sitting. My back felt a bit stiff after I left. If I'm in the area again, I'd consider stopping again.
Lately I've made it my business to try every coffee shop I can find in my area and this week we landed at Workhorse Coffee Bar after seeing a Tik Tok about them! We popped in late on a Sunday morning and the shop was busy, but we found seating. Parking was decent but I could see it being difficult and the space is small, unassuming. I wasn't blown away by the ambience when I walked in, but the thing that stood out was the customer service. Our barista was patient with us and helped me to determine what I wanted to order. She even offered to switch it up if it wasn't sweet enough for me. Additionally, she brought our coffee to the table when it was ready, so we didn't have to get up to grab it, which was a small act, but impactful. You can tell she enjoys working there which I love to see! I ordered an iced raspberry mocha, and my boyfriend got a hibiscus tea. After trying them we almost switched but decided against it. For me, the coffee was great but a bit on the grainy side. For him, the tea was a bit too sweet although I barely tasted anything at all (he drinks tea all the time and I do not). I would come back here for the amazing baristas and to try the food, but would lean towards becoming a regular in a space with a more unique ambience and a little less grit in the coffee (:
Such a charming spot with a cozy brick aesthetic and some of the friendliest staff around. The espresso here is excellent, and the iced miel latte was easily the best I've ever had. A welcoming neighborhood coffee shop that nails both vibe and quality.
I was near this coffee shop and decided to head in for a pick-me-up. The coffee bar was smaller, but felt spacious and had plenty of seating. It wasn't too busy at 2:30p afternoon. There were two baristas, both were enjoying the day and happily served coffee to the customers. I asked for a mocha and let them make whatever flavor. They made a delicious festive hot mocha! I'm glad I stopped in! I think the only "gripe" I would have, and this is always personal preference, is that it wasn't as hot as I thought it would be. But the taste made up for the lack of extra heat. Great place!
Found this one and it was open!!! :) Great service and our coffees were very delicious. Great looking store and ambiance. Thank you!!!
Workhorse is one of my favorite local coffee shops. There's plenty of seating & they have a nice selection of bakery items & quiches, along with a large drink menu. Today I got an oat milk peppermint latte, which was really tasty. It was perfectly balanced between the coffee, peppermint, & oaty flavors. I also had a slice of veggie quiche, which was the perfect breakfast bite. In all, I love this spot!
Always fun to find new coffeeshops, and after working at the U for so long, I'm surprised it took me this long to find this spot! Parking is rough in this area...I had to drive around a while to find a spot, and ended up on Territorial Ave with a decent walk to get to the spot. Not really "a grab a coffee and go" spot unless you're travelling on foot. The space itself was okay...nothing too special but there's some seating available for yourself or a small group. Service was really friendly during my stay. Now this spot has decent coffee but when paired with the highest pricetags I've seen in the area, it makes it a bit harder to swallow. A bagel and a latte came out to $14 after tip. Good spot, but high prices and parking troubles make it a bit challenging to recommend.
I was excited to try Workhorse as I have never been before and enjoy trying new coffee spots. I had a tough time finding parking as it is right on University. The environment of Workhorse was dark and made me want to sit down and read a book. I think it would be a great spot to hole up in the winter. There is not an abundance of seating but there was enough on this particular Saturday morning. I ordered an iced 16 oz latte and my bf ordered a hot latte. We both enjoyed our drinks and the price was fair as it came to a total of $13. In addition, the service was speedy and we received our coffee quickly as there were not many other customers.
#18 in my TWIN CITIES COFFEE SHOP SERIES A small little coffee shop nestle in the St. Anthony Park area. Their service is always wonderful and their drinks are delicious. Having come here multiple times, I always enjoy talking to the everyone working there. They always suggest some great drinks plus are super funny. This past time, I decided to get a dirty chai ($5.75). It wasn't super strong on the spices or espresso, but nonetheless still tasted good. Is this the best coffee I have had in the cities? No, but can definitely hit the spot. Their space is pretty small with a few tables, but feels very intimate and warm. They have an all gender bathroom and wi-fi. They still require masks for entry (which is actually very nice) and folks can take them off when sitting, drinking, and working.
Cute little coffee shop with an industrial feel. They make their own chai tea as opposed to out of a jug which I appreciated limited interaction with the staff, but they were friendly. I also really enjoyed the chocolate chip banana muffin!
Just stopped in for a caffeine pick-me-up while I was in the area. I'm usually a pretty friendly, outgoing person but today was feeling very lackluster. The barista working was still so lovely to me! Idk if she could tell I was feeling a bit off but her kindness was noticed :). Ordered the iced miel with almond milk. 10/10 for both service and coffee!
29 days ago
My iced americano was strong and delicious. I love that they have a little free library. Service was friendly. Parking is tough and the chairs are uncomfortable. I would love to see some reading chairs. read more
Service was great. I went with my grandma, who can be slow and get confused, and the staff was very sweet 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. read more
5 months ago
Workhorse is my favorite spot to work from "home"! Their coffee menu is VERY diverse, with a selection of classic standards to fun custom drinks. I had the soy milk chai latte and it was great! I also appreciate their selection of La Croix's for when I'm not in the mood for a caffeinated beverage. Parking for this spot is street only, but it is conveniently located on the Metro Green Line as well. read more
10 months ago
The location itself is in a cool area with restaurants and shops surrounding. It might not be the best place for a larger group because yes, there are tables that accommodate 5-6 people, but they seem to fill up quickly with 1-2 people at them. We had a group of seven and luckily one table opened up right after we ordered our coffee. The gentleman working the register when I ordered was certainly not the friendliest. There was a bit of a miscommunication on both parts when ordering my drink. Before I ordered, I asked if the milkshake was a coffee drink or an actually milkshake. He said it was a coffee drink (which it was) but when I ordered it iced, I wish he would have clarified it was a blended coffee drink. I wasn't expected it so it kinda threw off me off. It's right off of university so parking can be tricky depending on the time of day you go. There's meter parking closer to the coffee shop, but if drive go a couple blocks away it's free street parking. read more
Stopped in Saturday as I was in the area and desperate need of a coffee. Parking is street parking and I could see how it could be a bit tricky to find parking, but I suppose it depends on time of day you go as well. The barista at the cash register was kind and answered questions about the menu. Lots of variety here-- coffee, smoothies, lemonades, pastries, and quiche. I went with an iced chai latte and blueberry lemonade. Both were good, coffee was flavorful and filled with nice bold coffee flavor. Blueberry lemonade was tasty as well, but thought it was sweet and tart. I would prefer it to be less sweet, but it was still enjoyable (I just added some water to it). There's many tables for sitting and conversation, however, I thought the stools were SO tiny and uncomfortable for long term sitting. My back felt a bit stiff after I left. If I'm in the area again, I'd consider stopping again. read more
Lately I've made it my business to try every coffee shop I can find in my area and this week we landed at Workhorse Coffee Bar after seeing a Tik Tok about them! We popped in late on a Sunday morning and the shop was busy, but we found seating. Parking was decent but I could see it being difficult and the space is small, unassuming. I wasn't blown away by the ambience when I walked in, but the thing that stood out was the customer service. Our barista was patient with us and helped me to determine what I wanted to order. She even offered to switch it up if it wasn't sweet enough for me. Additionally, she brought our coffee to the table when it was ready, so we didn't have to get up to grab it, which was a small act, but impactful. You can tell she enjoys working there which I love to see! I ordered an iced raspberry mocha, and my boyfriend got a hibiscus tea. After trying them we almost switched but decided against it. For me, the coffee was great but a bit on the grainy side. For him, the tea was a bit too sweet although I barely tasted anything at all (he drinks tea all the time and I do not). I would come back here for the amazing baristas and to try the food, but would lean towards becoming a regular in a space with a more unique ambience and a little less grit in the coffee (: read more
Such a charming spot with a cozy brick aesthetic and some of the friendliest staff around. The espresso here is excellent, and the iced miel latte was easily the best I've ever had. A welcoming neighborhood coffee shop that nails both vibe and quality. read more
I was near this coffee shop and decided to head in for a pick-me-up. The coffee bar was smaller, but felt spacious and had plenty of seating. It wasn't too busy at 2:30p afternoon. There were two baristas, both were enjoying the day and happily served coffee to the customers. I asked for a mocha and let them make whatever flavor. They made a delicious festive hot mocha! I'm glad I stopped in! I think the only "gripe" I would have, and this is always personal preference, is that it wasn't as hot as I thought it would be. But the taste made up for the lack of extra heat. Great place! read more
4 months ago
6 months ago
Workhorse is one of my favorite local coffee shops. There's plenty of seating & they have a nice selection of bakery items & quiches, along with a large drink menu. Today I got an oat milk peppermint latte, which was really tasty. It was perfectly balanced between the coffee, peppermint, & oaty flavors. I also had a slice of veggie quiche, which was the perfect breakfast bite. In all, I love this spot! read more
Always fun to find new coffeeshops, and after working at the U for so long, I'm surprised it took me this long to find this spot! Parking is rough in this area...I had to drive around a while to find a spot, and ended up on Territorial Ave with a decent walk to get to the spot. Not really "a grab a coffee and go" spot unless you're travelling on foot. The space itself was okay...nothing too special but there's some seating available for yourself or a small group. Service was really friendly during my stay. Now this spot has decent coffee but when paired with the highest pricetags I've seen in the area, it makes it a bit harder to swallow. A bagel and a latte came out to $14 after tip. Good spot, but high prices and parking troubles make it a bit challenging to recommend. read more
I was excited to try Workhorse as I have never been before and enjoy trying new coffee spots. I had a tough time finding parking as it is right on University. The environment of Workhorse was dark and made me want to sit down and read a book. I think it would be a great spot to hole up in the winter. There is not an abundance of seating but there was enough on this particular Saturday morning. I ordered an iced 16 oz latte and my bf ordered a hot latte. We both enjoyed our drinks and the price was fair as it came to a total of $13. In addition, the service was speedy and we received our coffee quickly as there were not many other customers. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
#18 in my TWIN CITIES COFFEE SHOP SERIES A small little coffee shop nestle in the St. Anthony Park area. Their service is always wonderful and their drinks are delicious. Having come here multiple times, I always enjoy talking to the everyone working there. They always suggest some great drinks plus are super funny. This past time, I decided to get a dirty chai ($5.75). It wasn't super strong on the spices or espresso, but nonetheless still tasted good. Is this the best coffee I have had in the cities? No, but can definitely hit the spot. Their space is pretty small with a few tables, but feels very intimate and warm. They have an all gender bathroom and wi-fi. They still require masks for entry (which is actually very nice) and folks can take them off when sitting, drinking, and working. read more
Cute little coffee shop with an industrial feel. They make their own chai tea as opposed to out of a jug which I appreciated limited interaction with the staff, but they were friendly. I also really enjoyed the chocolate chip banana muffin! read more
2 years ago
Just stopped in for a caffeine pick-me-up while I was in the area. I'm usually a pretty friendly, outgoing person but today was feeling very lackluster. The barista working was still so lovely to me! Idk if she could tell I was feeling a bit off but her kindness was noticed :). Ordered the iced miel with almond milk. 10/10 for both service and coffee! read more
2 years ago
This is a cute little hole in the wall coffee shop. They have a great variety of both tea and coffee. As a tea drinker I love the variety of freshly brewed hot, iced, and tea latte drinks available. They also get extra stars for properly brewing their tea. The space is nice and the staff are great. They also have a few pastry selection if you're looking for food. The only thing I would like to see is more comfortable seating options. I would love to come here and study or work, but I'm not the biggest fan of metal chairs for that kind of stuff. It's still a great place to grab a good cup of tea and chat with friends. read more
1 year ago
7 years ago
This is your typical free-wifi-and-various-creative-types-of-coffee place. It's missing a star because I regretted the hummingbird coffee I ordered. It was meant to be cold brew with hibiscus but I had imagined it being coffee with a hint of fruitiness. Instead what I got was a cup of bright pink sweet juice. Maybe if I had known what I was getting into I would have enjoyed it more! The bagel was pretty good, no complaints there. I did feel like the pastry/breakfast items were a little lacking, but this was at 12:30 pm on a Sunday so maybe some items had run out. Overall I liked the vibe, wifi, number of outlets, and that my coffee was served in a mason jar! read more
Great coffee spot! Solid coffee and the best window menus that I've seen in COVID; ordering at a door can be hard. Normally you see a scribbled menu plastered in a window. But workhorse's and their clipboards make ordering 10 million times easier! Sadly, there are no seats to let you 'sit and sip,' but it's in a great walkable block of shops that you'll love exploring. Friendly helpful staff that will answer any questions you have. Definitely make this one of your coffee stops in Minni! read more
4 years ago
The urban Cosmopolitan Setting, interior design and Customer Service are the soft factors that added a little more flavor to my cold brew. read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
I've been here twice and must say I would always come back for more [coffee], of course. **Drinks**: I have only ordered ice latte here so I cannot say much about other drinks, but judging from the espresso alone, I really like the taste of it. It has a balanced bitterness which blends very nicely with the whole milk. The coffee beans that they use have a distinctive taste, which I enjoy greatly. Reasonable price as well. **Atmosphere**: Clean, industrial-looking, has this hippie vibe to it. I like how creative they are with the menu, by hanging it with clipboards on the wall. **Service**: friendly staff, self-serve water in cool glass cups **Would I recommend it?**: 100% yes **Why minus (-) 1 star?**: no parking read more
It's got some affectations, but it does have great coffee with decent (but not great) baked goods. Very industrial inside (Workhorse, get it), with uncomfortable stools and steel tables (those 1950 types, not your Ikea Stainless). Really fine coffee. Baked goods are good, but not awesome. Free wifi. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
This is a smaller coffee shop but well worth the stop. The coffee is high quality. The cold press hit the spot on a hot day. The coffee has been very consistently amazing. read more
2 years ago
I am always looking for new coffee shops to write and get some work done. This coffee shop allured me by the name and location. It is right on University ave and 280 along close to a light rail stop. Overall it was a decent place to get work done but there are so many better options in the twin cities and it was a little too dark for my liking. Vibe: kinda small, dark and old. Not my style. Coffee: seems solid. They had two brewed coffees to chose from. I had the dark roast which was average. Food: I really like when coffee shops have lunch items. The food selection seems pretty good. I had the Greek salad which I liked. On the plus side - the chairs were comfortable! read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Overall, my experience didn't quite live up to what I expected. The highlight of my trip in here was the coffee. My vanilla almond milk lattes was one of the best I've had recently - sweet and foamy!! The prices here are slightly higher than chain stores, but nothing ridiculous. I really enjoyed the bright, urban rustic environment and the friendly staff. My biggest issue was they forgot about my drink, even though the friends I came with got their's right away. They did give me a token with a coupon for the next time I come in, which was nice of them. Solid coffee shop, would consider returning. read more
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2399 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55114
St. Anthony Park
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