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    Yellowbird Coffee Bar

    4.4 (84 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working

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    Melissa C.

    Yellowbird is an adorable small coffee shop in St Paul which has one of my favorite drinks off all time, The Selby. It's a chai latte with ginger chai, vanilla syrup and burnt sugar. So so so good!! The place is usually busy but the staff is very friendly! I love the fun menu and so many drink options! There is a small attached lot and free off street parking available.

    Caitlyn R.

    Stopped by on Saturday morning to try their fall flavors, got the Nutty Bird and very much enjoyed it! As much as I loved my drink, I was a little shocked when it rang up around $8.50 but I did appreciate that there's no extra charge for alternative milk. The inside is smaller, a handful of tables for small groups, as well as a couple barstools by the window.

    Alec S.

    Such a cute coffeeshop with a nice tucked away vibe despite being right on Selby, Yellowbird does a great job of being a cozy coffeeshop with nice seating indoor and out. Tons of yellow bird decorations really add to the ambiance. And the coffee is great too! Fast service when I was there, and my plain cold brew was rich and refreshing, exactly what I needed.

    Bob A.

    Perfect little urban neighborhood coffee shop! Lots of tasty coffee options, very friendly staff, and a pleasant mess of evidence along all the walls that they care about the neighborhood and the larger community. It's a small enough space, with a contented enough customer base, that it can be a bit crowded during peak hours. They have parking spaces in the back (NOTE: it's not the parking lot next to them, you have to enter from Dunlap Street and park behind them), but those are also claimed quickly when it's busy. So just park on the street like we all do for so many businesses in this charming part of town. I like the Hamline, a sweet coffee treat with a modest mix of unique flavors; it's good enough to get every time, but I want to try more of what they have. I've also had a "morning bun" which I really liked (heated up is best).

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    Camille C.

    What a local gem. Friendly service, cute location and yummy treats. Perfect spot for a meet up! Street parking, convenient location, clean bathrooms and dog friendly!

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    Anushka M.

    Cute coffee shop with a great variety of signature drinks! I got the Lex which comes with chocolate and caramel and ordered it iced. It came out quickly and tasted pretty good. There's some seating inside, and parking behind their store which is very convenient. I didn't spend much time here, more of a grab and go thing but I'd love to come back!

    Ava C.

    I went to Yellowbird Coffee Bar on a Sunday morning. It was a beautiful day so my friend and I were able to bike to the coffee shop which was so lovely. There is plenty of parking in a lot on the side of the coffee shop. Upon entering you walk right into the counter to order coffee and look at the treats they have to offer. They had a lot of coffee options to choose from and a list of signature drinks as well. I chose to get the Chai tea latte with skim milk and my friend got the latte with whole milk. The drinks were ready quickly and were served in the cute yellow mugs shown in the photos. There were a handful of seating options in the coffee shop and the coffee shop had a quiet, relaxing vibe, however, we chose to sit outside. I did not love my chai latte as it was much more milk than it was chai tea but my friend enjoyed his coffee. I would also like to note that I thought everything was priced really well, as coffee shops seem to hike up their prices. Overall, not the most exciting coffee but a good neighborhood spot.

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    Natalie C.

    This is a cozy neighborhood coffee shop. You can easily spend a few hours working with a nice background of conversation and music. I got the chai which was exactly what a cloudy November day calls for. I also tried the m and m cookie and chocolate croissant. Loved the croissant! The workers were friendly too.

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    Loved my early gray matcha!!! Also a cute interior and friendly service. We came here for a pop up and really enjoyed it.

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    The High Hat

    4.5
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    1.4 mi
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    To say I liked The High Hat is a bit of an understatement. Honestly just thinking about it now I'm…read moresad I don't live in MN and can't go back soon, it's really just that good. First of all we found this place on Yelp and landed on it because of the high reviews and how close it was to our airbnb. I was a bit worried about a wait as it looked popular but with two people we were able to get in pretty quick (less than 5 min wait) on a Sunday morning. It was packed though, so there might be a wait. Space is at a premium in this building and despite being a bit crammed in it was still a great experience overall. Honestly everything was wonderful. The server: A+, ambiance: great, food: holy hell it was delicious. I had some sort of benedict that came on cornbread and was paired with some incredible hashbrowns. Chef's kiss. I also ordered a specialty mocha for fun and it also did not disappoint. This place is a slam dunk for breakfast. If you live in the twin cities and you haven't eaten here yet what are you doing!?

    This place is an absolute GEM in the breakfast world. It is the ONLY place in the twin cities, that…read moreI have found, where I can get a great coffee as well as a great breakfast. Every. Single. Time. That doesn't even cover how wonderful the staff there is! Just really great people who are keeping it real. No parties larger than 6, this is a hard rule and needs to be respected. I have seen people argue with the owner. It's a small place and he values his staff so much that he will not opt for income over his staff's mental health or stress level. I admire that so much. All the more reason to take your close friend and enjoy a real down to earth local business!!!

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    Cafe Astoria

    4.4
    (615 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Had an hour between appointments and the receptionist recommended the Astoria Cafe for excellent…read morecoffee - boy was she right! The young man at the counter offered me an extensive menu of regular coffees, espresso drinks and specialty drinks, all of which could be made hot or cold. They also have a variety of milk selections. Unfortunately, they were out of skim milk today, but he offered to tweak the amount when I told him that the main reason I usually had skim milk was to enhance the coffee flavor(and their coffee really tasted good). Additionally, he offered to make my drink in my personal cup which was great since I hate to use plastic whenever I can. This location is only a half block from United Hospital and all its various buildings and there is no good coffee within that entire complex. It's definitely worth getting a breath of fresh air and taking a block and a half stroll to have a great cup of Joe! By the way, although I tried hard not to look, their pastry case looked scrumptious, filled with homemade pies by the slice and other goodies. Since they are so close to the hospital it's really nice that they also have a lovely display of fresh cut flowers. Next time I'm down here I'm going to stop in for a meal. If the food is as good as the coffee I think I'll become a regular.

    Stopped by Cafe Astoria in St. Paul and had a pumpkin spice latte and a chocolate croissant. Both…read morewere excellent. The latte had great flavor without being overly sweet, and the croissant was fresh, flaky, and full of chocolate. The atmosphere was one of my favorite parts.Its a cool, laid back, scene and a great place to relax for a while. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good coffee spot in St. Paul.

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    The Uptowner Caf on Grand

    4.1
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    0.5 mi
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    Had a great experience here recently! I had a Groupon deal from them, so stopped in for brunch solo…read moreone afternoon. I love the authentic cafe vibe in here: cozy, simplistic diner basics like counter stools and booths. The place is adorned with drawings from kids and adults alike showing love for the Uptowner - so cool. I ordered some breakfast classics: hashbrowns, bacon, eggs, etc - and WOW the meal was delish. The hashbrowns were perfection! My service was great - the one server holding things down was so kind and efficient. I love diners where you can see the chef griddling right in front of you. A man in need came in towards the end of my visit, and the waitress provided him with a cup of coffee to warm up - I chose to pay for his coffee, but it's these little acts of kindness from restaurant teams that show why restaurants are the heart of our community. Thank you!

    We tried this small local diner for take out. It reminds me of the older neighborhood diners I…read morewould go to in Baltimore in college. The walls are decorated with hand drawn pictures (from patrons?). You are not coming here for upscale esthetic beauty - but the food is very good and you come here because you know what you are going to get. The server was nice and she topped of my coffee after picking up my to go meals. We tried the Tex Mex, The Hacksaw and Eggs Benedict breakfast specials. All three were large portioned and delicious.

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    Colossal Cafe

    Colossal Cafe

    3.9
    (302 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I seem to be spending a lot of time in St. Paul (shhh, I don't want to lose my Mpls street cred)…read more This time it was to take an out of town cousin out for breakfast. Even though I had never been to the Colossal Cafe, they seemed to be just what we wanted. The cute cafe (Grand Ave location) is a cozy place and it was easy to find street parking around the corner, not far from the front entrance. We were able to snag a table by the window, so it was also great for people watching. My cousin ordered tea and I ordered coffee and I was pleased that they came by frequently offering refills. The service was helpful, cheerful and friendly, perfect for showing my New York cousin, what "Minnesota Nice" is all about. The food was excellent. I had the bacon, green onion and cream cheese omelet ($16) which I really enjoyed. I also enjoyed the toast with a side of orange marmalade. The omelet was well made (not always the case when I order at a restaurant) and the ingredients they added gave it a cravable taste. In fact, I was so impressed with this combination, I made it at home the following weekend. My cousin had the Greek Frittata ($15.50) with grilled marinated artichoke, spinach, green onion, feta and tomato. She thoroughly enjoyed it. Although the total a bit on the tad on the high side for breakfast ($45.88 before tip) this was a great place to have breakfast, chill, and talk.

    Green Mango iced tea: 8.5 Maple latte: 8.2…read moreFrench toast: 5.5 Fruit: 6.8 Vibes: 7.6 Overall score: 7.3 Amazing service, pretty fire place

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    The Neighborhood Café

    4.3
    (380 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Wanted to have something different for breakfast and it had been a good while since stopping in to…read morethe Neighborhood Café. They have remodeled a little since the last time in and now there's lots of space and fun decor on the walls. The menu has something for everyone. O was also very excited to see a non-pork breakfast meat option on the menu. I ended up getting the breakfast burrito, while hubs had the special pancakes of the day, which were a strawberry and cream. The burrito was HUGE, but delicious. I also snagged a bite of the pancakes, which were also so good. Our server was so great, got us taken care of quickly and made great recommendations. Would highly recommend stopping by the Neighborhood Café!

    Finally made it here, and wasn't disappointed. It was busy for a weekday lunch, but my kids and I…read morewaited in the back hallway until a table was ready. They thought the pancakes were amazing, and the Cajun Breakfast is everything I wanted it to be and more. They use ground andouille sausage rather than diced rope sausage and it's just so much better. But honestly, I could have been happy just dipping the double buttered toast into the hollandaise for a whole meal. SO GOOD! And the service was impeccable - friendly and attentive despite how busy it was. Only thing that could use a little work is the seating- our booth was torn up badly and not even duct taped to smooth it out. Some repairs/updates would go a long way. But joints like this I don't judge the ambiance too harshly.

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    Hope Breakfast Bar - St. Paul

    4.1
    (513 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Met friends here this morning and really enjoyed the new menu offerings. I had the Carnitas bowl…read morewhich was large, filling and delicious! Not everything has eggs as I've always remembered. I'd come here for the bowels again! We sat outside on a 70 degree morning and had great service. Waitress kindly made sure I checked in at the desk before being seated outside. Bottom line, I may start coming here more often and would recommend to a friend

    The space inside is fairly small with an industrial look that somehow manages to feel cozy and a…read morelittle stiff at the same time. If the weather is nice, the outdoor seating is definitely the way to go because there is a ton of it. Our server was friendly and had some really helpful recommendations, which I appreciated. The one downside was that they did not check in very often. Normally that would not have bothered me much, but the restaurant is very strict about table time limits, so it created a surprisingly stressful dining experience. It felt like we were racing the clock while also waiting to get our server's attention. The drinks started things off on a decent note. The banana bread latte was good, but I honestly could not taste any banana bread. The espresso martini was also fine, though it leaned pretty bitter and was not the easiest cocktail to sip. The food was all over the place. The mini donuts were easily the biggest disappointment. They somehow tasted overfried while also lacking sweetness, which is not exactly what you want from a donut. The monkey pancakes were much better. They were loaded with sweet toppings, but the pancakes themselves were not overly sweet, which kept the dish from becoming overwhelming. I also tried the pork belly biscuit. The biscuit itself was delicious, but the entire dish was absolutely drowning in sauce, and the pork belly was much chewier than I expected. Overall, there were enough things I enjoyed that I would not completely write this place off, but between the uneven food and the rushed feeling created by the seating policy, it was not the relaxing brunch experience I was hoping for.

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    Hot Hands Pie & Biscuit

    4.6
    (182 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    Our first visit was on "Pie" Day. The line was long and…read morewell worth the wait. The shop was very welcoming with inviting decor and nice seating options. The staff was friendly and welcoming in spite of the waiting crowd. We took advantage of the Bogo and enjoyed the banana cream and lemon meringue pies. The banana cream was yummy with fresh bananas and whipped cream. The lemon meringue was tangy and delicious. The CRUST on both was sooooo good. Real crust that stood up to the wonderful abundant fillings. The ham and cheese popovers were delicious and flavorful the next day. We'll be back for the key lime experience!

    I have enjoyed Hot Hands in my rotation of Sunday restaurants which serve good food in a lively…read moreatmosphere. A recent addition prompts me to post this review. The biscuits and pie are always very good. Mini pies and by the slice satisfy the sweet and savory fixes for the week. This past weekend, I tried a new lox biscuit that had recently been added. It was delicious! Coastal Seafoods in a few doors down. I don't know if that's where they source salmon. It was silky and tasty. What really impresses me are the eggs. They are perfect! Sunnyside up with a crown of egg white cradling a perfectly runny yolk. These are so consistent. Staff are very friendly. You order at the counter and they serve you at the table. My neighborhood is a few blocks east. But Snelling and Selby Avenues are St Paul's own little Eat Street. The news that Groundswell in the Midway neighborhood was very sad. If you are looking for a similar level of deliciousness, head down to Hot Hands.

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