Nice boba shop located inside Mall of America that I randomly saw when walking by. I love that you…read morecan order on their tablets so that you can view the menu and customize your drink however you'd like. For me I usually go with a milk tea with boba, 0% sweetness, and less ice. The boba here was surprisingly good. It was nice and chewy and tasted fresh, unlike a lot of tea shops nowadays. I felt like the drinks were a little pricey at nearly $8 for a large, however, it's located inside a mall so that's probably why. Overall I enjoyed my drink and would recommend!

Walking around the mall and wanted a boba fix. Niko Niko is always a good standby…read more Got a taro tea with coconut jelly. Yummy as always. Only thing I think could help here is putting a name with the order. Mine got put out and a kid took it thinking it was his, until the worker had to say it was mine.

Cupboard is located within the lobby of a hotel in Bloomington, MN. I was excited to try a new…read morecoffee spot and chose Cupboard as my Saturday place to try. The parking was a little confusing and I chose to park in a ramp close to the hotel. There were not many other customers at the time of ordering and I chose the matcha. My drink was very tasty and fairly priced. In addition, the service was very friendly and timely. We chose to enjoy our drinks on a nearby walking trail.

Service was quick and our barista was very kind. It was in a hotel which I was surprised by. I got…read morea vanilla latte, it wasn't my favorite latte but it was fine. There was some seating and a parking ramp.

It's funny how poor customer service completely changes your attitude towards a business you used…read moreto enjoy. I used to live in the area and when the small coffee shop opened I was so exited to have that in our community and was happy to support them - even if some coffee beverages were top dollar. I was in the area today, and decided to stop in since I no longer live in the area and wanted to enjoy a good brew. Unfortunately, the experience I had left me leaving with a bitter taste in my mouth - and it wasn't from the coffee. I thought it goes without saying, but when a customer greets you, you should greet them back, not just stare. It would be even better if your staff would greet each customer first - make them feel welcome. Maybe I'm a millennial channeling boomer energy, but for years I'm noticing the customer service disappearing from a lot of businesses. I love that connection, but I'm understanding that some people see only a paycheck and skid by with minimal customer service and that is the new way. I don't plan to visit this establishment again. I wish the barista with star tattoos would have put in enough customer service energy that she did with her impeccable makeup.

I didn't realize that Backstory opened up where Fiddlehead Coffee was a few years back. The…read morelocation is not far from the MOA nearby many apartment buildings. There is some street parking as well as some paid ramps. I came in on a Saturday morning around 10AM. By then, it was busy, but I was able to still find a seat. The staff were kind and I think as pleased with the number of drink options as well as pastries - gluten free, too! I enjoyed a seasonal lemon bar latte (yum!) and a gluten free banana chocolate chip muffin. I will likely be back. The coffee is great, the parking situation is just a bit weird.

Came to Nomadic Café for a quick "let me get my life together" study session... and ended up…read morestaying longer than planned. That's usually how you know a spot did its job. First things first--the vibe is chef's kiss if you're into cozy, low-key, intentional spaces. It's quaint without trying too hard, and it doesn't have that loud, chaotic coffee shop energy. I was actually able to focus, which says a lot. Now what really sets this place apart? It's tucked inside Zawadi Center, and that matters. This isn't just a grab-your-drink-and-go type of café. You're surrounded by culture, community, and a space that feels like it means something. Between the event space, the restaurant, and the overall energy, it feels layered... like you accidentally found a hidden gem that locals want to keep to themselves. The refresher? Solid. Did what it needed to do. No complaints there. If I had to give a little Yelp Elite honesty: seating can be a bit limited depending on timing, and if you're someone who needs complete silence, this might not be your spot when it gets busier. It's more "focused but alive" than "library quiet." Overall, this is the kind of place you come to reset, get a little inspired, and maybe romanticize your life for a couple hours. Will I be back? Absolutely.

I haven't stumbled across many African coffee shops so I was excited to visit this place. My…read morehusband got the caramel macchiato and I got their chai. The chai was delightfully complex with notes of cardamom and other spices. Not too expensive for the sizes of the drinks. They have kiosks to order outside or you can go inside the cafe to order. There's lots of seating area with music playing in the background. I do wish there were more savory options for pastries though.

We needed to sit down for spell after walking around here for over a few hours…read more We ordered a bottle of water and got a cold brew vanilla latte. The water is as expected. The cold brew latte is good with milk. It's a super busy stop inside the mall. Pop music in the background. Service was convenient and easy.

After spending some time shopping at Community Commons, I was ready for a beverage on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. I found this Caribou Coffee that was also on the second floor and headed inside. Being at Mall of America, you are never terribly far from a Caribou Coffee. There are six of them. The problem? Trying to figure out which one to check in to on the Yelp app is super confusing. My second check-in attempt was correct. Yay! This cafe is steps away from Radisson Blu Hotel, which is connected to the mall. I would find it both cool and deadly to roll out of bed in the morning and head over to this Caribou Coffee. It's also next to J. Jill, by Nickelodeon Universe. If you spot any one of these three places, you're near this cafe. The downside of this cafe is that it closes at 3 pm on weekdays and 4 pm on weekends. Considering that the stores at this mall tend to stay open between 7 and 9 pm, cutting it short so early is a concern. There was a lineup when I got to this cafe. I stood in line. It did move relatively quickly. I got a friendly woman at the counter. She took down my phone number associated with my perks points. I then ordered a large sparkling peach black tea. I paid with a credit card. I also tipped. Done! As I waited for my drink, I browsed around. I liked the drinkware and mugs at this store. There were plenty of snacks that looked yummy and intriguing. My drink didn't take long to be prepared. I thanked the woman when I got my drink in a Christmas-themed cup and looked for a place to sit. I oddly didn't feel cozy sitting on padded stools without any back support. Instead, there were comfy couch chairs in front of this store, so I sat there and enjoyed my drink. I loved my drink. It was perfect and fizzy. I actually sat in this cozy chair for an hour, casually sipping on my drink and figuring out which stores to shop at next. My experience was positive at this cafe. I'd return whenever I'm on the second floor and in this part of the mall. (469)

Best coffee by far in town!!…read more Good beans and they roast beans to perfection old-fashioned way. Coffee has flavor galor --plus they LOVE dogs!!!

Meh, run-of-the-mill-coffee. Added cream to skim milk to make it 2%? Not sure where the grinder…read moreis/was with the pre-ground coffee, but not impressed. Beans were still roasted too dark for my taste. Could have gone to Starbucks or Caribou for the same taste. Oh well. Happy to keep a smaller business afloat. Barista was nice and friendly. Work on having the right milk and grinder next to the machine so it's at least fresh fresh.

Got my collab treats! They look so good! Customer service was polite, and the wait wasn't longread more

Love cream puffs. I had been craving one for a while. I ordered the Ube with Matcha filling, but it…read morecame out as Ube with Ube filling. Not a big deal, went back and they made a new one for me! Quick and easy. Only downside is that things do go a bit slower because they seem to only have one staff member. But in terms of cream puff taste, bomb.

I always get a cortado every new place I go. It gives me a chance to see how well they make a shot…read moreof espresso.... They under extracted the shot a little. It was on the bitter side, but not horrible. I believe they are serving a Brazil bean and it should have a pronounced nutty/chocolate flavor at this level of roast. If the clicked those grinders down 2 notches it would probably be a much better cup. It's an industrial sort of setting, the staff was neither friendly nor rude. Just very average. The potential is there for it to be a great coffee spot!

Review Latte: 7.5…read moreCoffee cake 5.4 Espresso 3 Vibes: 4 Overall score: 4.65 Such a cute place though, worth coming back to, I think the issue was the espresso was sitting out too long, nice and spacious

Cool Vibe Very…read morerelaxed vibe inside, a nice departure from the noisy mall. Grabbed an ice cold water and a dark roast.

Great, friendly & quick service. Our order of 3 specialty drinks all came out exactly as requested!…read moreOur cashier was attentive & patient as we made up our minds & had a line behind us. Public spaces were clean & no debris on the floor getting in the way of the crowd.

The location was interesting because it was located more in a business park. The best part is that…read morethere is a lot of parking. I stopped by to grab a coffee and work. The drink was good but the internet wasn't working for a little bit which was a little frustrating. Overall, love the spacious and clean environment for a peace of mind.

Amazing food! Never had Somali food, this was my first intro to the cuisine & it did not…read moredisappoint! I had the beef w saffron rice and onions, plantains and cabbage and tried all 3 sauces and every bite was delicious. The manager was very friendly and made some great recommendations. The sauces slapped especially the green one. To top of off we had Somali desert which I will describe as cinnamon donut bites but better, soft and warm on the inside and flaky on the outside. I would definitely try everything on the menu. This was a unique culinary experience and I will definitely be back next time I'm in Bloomington.