A few Sundays ago, I had a flight leaving Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) at…read more5:45 am. My flight the previous evening was cancelled. I was thankful to be put on the next flight out of MSP, with a stopover in Chicago. I frankly wouldn't choose this time of day to fly out. First, being at the airport at 3:30 am for a domestic flight isn't great. Most folks don't function well at this hour if they hold a day job. Second, all Caribou Coffee joints at MSP aren't open. They claim to be open at 4 am, but staff were smart to not go for that start time. I walked around concourse E. There were only two places open. The other place had a longer lineup. I went with Roasting Plant Coffee instead. If you know me well, you are probably wondering why a tea drinker would be at a coffee joint. It wasn't for coffee, although iced coffee on the menu did cross my mind. I needed a bite to eat and something to wash it down with. This place does have hot chocolate, tea, iced tea, and smoothies, which made me happy. Instead, I saw a bottle of Diet Pepsi. Why not have that for breakfast? I frankly felt like something fizzy. Since I couldn't get my favourite sparkling drink from Caribou Coffee, pop seemed perfect. There were maybe eight people in front of me. Some customers took their time to rattle off their specialty drink of choice with at least six words in the drink's name. I didn't mind it. It allowed me to look at the baked goods and figure out what I wanted. The lone man handling customers and the entire operation was extremely friendly and perky at this hour. He was refreshing to talk to. The caffeine is effective here! I had already grabbed a bottle of Diet Pepsi and placed it on the counter. I looked at the baked goods in the display. The blueberry cobbler muffin caught my attention. I like blueberries. I hadn't had a muffin in eons. Let's do it! I paid with a credit card. I tapped and all was great. He placed my muffin in a bag. I thanked him and walked out of the cafe. There was seating in this cafe. I don't know why no one wanted to sit there. I decided to sit near my gate on this concourse. There's a reason why I don't do muffins often. They are loaded with sugar. This one had a ton of sugar on top that was highly unnecessary. I actually took the sugar off, which made the Korean woman, who was sitting two seats to my left, shaking her leg vigorously as if she wanted to create a woman-made earthquake, look at me funny. I looked at her and then her shaking leg. She stopped staring. Her leg also stopped shaking and baking. I continued to remove the sugar. Taking sugar off the top of a muffin isn't as crazy as trying to make the earth move at an airport. The muffin was fluffy. There were plenty of blueberries mixed in. I loved the fruit. This muffin tasted much better with half the sugar removed from it. My Diet Pepsi hit the spot. Cold. Refreshing. Caffeinated. I recommend pop in the morning when you are running on three hours of sleep. It got me through my two flights home. The fizziness brought me joy. This coffee joint was a nice find. I'm thankful that it was open so early. The man running the joint was wonderful. Caffeine is everyone's friend here. (33)

I work at the airport and I love this coffee. It's a bit on the pricier side ($8-9) for a vanilla…read morelatte. It has an experience of watching the beans travel overhead in a see through tube for grinding and roasting. My male barista was so friendly and quick in making my drink especially since he was the only one working.

We have used their product exclusively for several years and enjoy the variety of rich, wonderfully…read moretasting coffee.

I only drink decaf and finding good decaf is a chore. Thankfully, my sister told me about Jeremy at…read morethe Roastery! Best decaf ever. Moved to Seattle (yes, the coffee mecca) and still have coffee shipped in every month.

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.

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.

When you have to get up early...good coffee is necessary…read more Tried a spot on my to do list today. Only two regrets. That I haven't been here sooner, and that I got a small. @rootsroasting in Saint Paul knows what's up. I legit was sad I didn't get a large coffee here. No worries I'll be back. I went with a simple vanilla iced oat milk latte and loved it. The beverage was wonderful. I can't drink coffee later in the day if I want to sleep, which is probably a blessing in disguise because I'd have gone again for another.

Great cozy coffee shop in St Paul! High quality roasts and very friendly employees! Plenty of free…read moreoff street parking and seating options inside. I especially enjoyed my smoked maple latte! Can't wait to return to try their tea offerings!

I have a new bag of PC French Roast from a friend. Not sure what I think of it, but I don't think…read morea person could honestly call it French Roast. It's a dry (not oily), medium-dark roast that looks a lot like SB or C house blend or maybe a bit more toward Italian. It may make a great cup, but IMO, it's not a French Roast. When I was young I drank FR, black, all the time. These days I rarely drink plain coffee and I use espresso roast or Italian roast when making my cappuccino. A true FR is just a bit too smokey for me. This bag could just be from one bad roast by a novice roaster. Or maybe some newbie put the coffee in the wrong bag. Anyway, you are on notice and should a least ask some questions.

Great fair trade coffee, socially conscious company. Both their values and the product are in…read morealignment with my tastes. I can't believe it's been several years since Peace Coffee has received a review on Yelp. I've been a customer for years and have never been disappointed. They offer a varied selection of products for every taste--I lean toward the light roasts but there are plenty of choices.

SK Coffee has fantastic coffees - they source micro-lots of beans from farms around the world and…read moreprepare their beverages with precision and care. The space is very open with lots of seating and doesn't get too loud. WiFi is free and there are many tables where you can do work if you enjoy working from coffee shops. They also have baked goods from a variety of local businesses, and you can place orders with Jersey Girl Bagel for pickup. The staff is kind and excited to talk coffee if you have questions about any of their roasts.

Cool coffee shop in the lobby of a multi-use building. A variety of seating, including tables and…read moreloungers, and additional tables through out the first floor of the building for those looking for quieter space! I saw many people taking in person and virtual meetings. I only had a bagel with fresh cream cheese (11/10) and a tea. Their drink menu was fairly simple but clearly high quality. Friendly staff and reasonable to high-ish prices. Would stop back if I'm in the area!

I discovered J&S Bean Factory during the summer of 2025 when I was looking for some fresh beans for…read moremy home brewed coffee. J&S did not disappoint. They have a huge variety of beans, and they will grind them for you if you like. The shop is small, and it has that awesome coffee aroma inside and out, but their coffee is plenty expensive. Also, be warned that if you're the type of person who likes to enjoy their coffee without politics, you might be somewhat put off by the Liberal-forward vibe of this shop, what with some of the coffees being named after Liberal politicians, ie "Obama Blend" or as others have mentioned here a coffee named after Bernie Sanders. The staff at the shop were always polite enough to me, and I never experienced name calling as another reviewer did, but then I don't wear my politics on my sleeve or confront others about theirs. After all, I only went there to buy coffee, not change the world or anyone's philosophical, political, or religious views. Recently, (January 2026), I drove the 15 some-odd miles to their shop only to find they had closed that day to attend protests in a "No Work, No School, No Shopping" strike due to law enforcement activity in the cities. I enjoy supporting local small businesses, but the "Politics First, Customer Last" business model doesn't work for me. Besides, I feel like they must be doing pretty well financially if they can just close up shop unannounced without so much as a notification on their website or phone answering message to warn customers who might actually be driving a fair distance, burning real gasoline which costs real money, to buy their stuff. I liked their coffee, but it just isn't worth the expense or inconvenience to me anymore, so I go elsewhere.

Always nice to stop by this neighborhood coffee shops. Amazing coffee roasted by them. Friendly…read morestaffs and patrons. Great ambiance with local artworks

homemade banana bread syrup and it was so flavorful but not super sweet. Coffee itself was pretty…read moregood and not bitter or overly acidic. Dirty chai was also really good and not super sweet or bitter which I feel happens a lot with dirty chais.

Cute little urban coffee shop in Lynhurst. I hung out for a little bit and had a mocha, that's it…read morebut it was actually a perfect mocha. The ideal balance of sweetness, not overpowering the great coffee flavor. And they make their own syrups! I didn't know that was a thing. They are clearly popular in the neighborhood because they've always been very populated when I've been there. They have a display case with some bakery items but they are clearly hanging their hat on the coffee experience. Parking is actually kind of tricky, but that's the only real knock. That's city life, baby. My barista was working hard during my recent visit, but also maintained a cheery conversation with me so I just really like it here.

Absolutely loved the vibe here - it's so cute, peaceful, and relaxing. I tried their Kyoto blend…read morecoffee, which was a bit strong for me, but my friend loved it! They use really good-quality milk, so I can imagine their lattes and cappuccinos are amazing. My husband had a hot latte and said it was perfect. It's a nice, calm spot to study or chat, definitely on the quieter side which I loved. I'll be coming back for sure!

Loved stopping by this coffee shop! I got the matcha latte with soy milk and my friend got the…read morematcha Thai tea which we both loved. There's lots of free parking in the area but there is construction on the Main Street. They also have a rewards program and after 10 visits you get a free drink which is fun! I will definitely be back to try some of their other fun drinks like the ube latte