Ember and Bean Roasting offers a quiet and comfortable space with very nice and friendly servers!…read moreSafe, ample parking makes this a perfect place to sit down and relax or grab a perfect, delicious cup of coffee to go!

Note: not to be confused with Ember Coffee Co. in Big Lake…read more That said... excellent coffee here. This place is actually kind of awesome. If I describe the environment as being half of the lobby of a new suburban apartment complex, that doesn't do justice to how pleasant it is. Homey, quiet, clean, intentionally designed. When the apartment people give tours to prospective tenants, my confident assumption is that they DEFINITELY show off this area and it probably convinces people to move to this building. The baristas are serious coffee nerds, rightly proud of their single-origin sourcing from farms in Honduras, Costa Rica, and Colombia. My iced vanilla latte tasted great; the mild sweetness from their house-made vanilla was perfect. My friend got a pourover that he loved; he stayed there for about an hour doing some work and was impressed by how long that container stayed warm. If you're arriving by car, there is street parking around the building, but there is also the option of going into the building's garage. They confirmed to me that the ground-level parking spaces are available to customers during their open hours. Also, this is right across the street from the Helmo Ave. station on the new Gold Line. If you're taking that route before 4pm, consider hopping off for one of their impressive coffees!

My friend took me out to Hmong Village to check out some craft supply vendors. We decided to grab a…read moredrink and some snacks. My friend told me that Blueberry had a really good drink called Strawberry Summer. We got that and my other friend ordered Brown sugar boba. The drinks were fairly priced (cash only), and good. They were a bit busy the day we went but the line went quick and drinks came out reasonably fast. Didn't have much interaction with the staff but they seemed cool.

Located within Hmong village in the back where all of the food stands are, across one of the soup…read moreplaces is this Boba spot. My friends that are local said that they're caramel delight is one of there better flavors, it has ice blended with milk, caramel pudding, and boba pearls. It's a pretty large cup but very refreshing and not too sweet if you're afraid it's too sweet. They made the drinks pretty quickly and it's perfect to get after having a full meal at Hmong Village. Service is also very quick and it's just a store front, not sure if it's cash only but a lot of the vendors there are cash only. I would try any of of their other drinks on the menu, their strawberry summer looks good and they have additional toppings that can also be added.

This might be the cutest shop in St. Paul. I absolutely love the vibes at Caydence…read more It's part record store and part coffee shop, and both sides are done so well. The record selection is amazing with a great mix of new and used records, plus a super fun section of $2 records where you can fill a bag and find some real gems. The coffee is excellent. The breakfast sandwich is house made and prepared fresh for you, and everything we tried was delicious. The caramel brulee latte is truly something special. It has a full cap of caramelized sugar on top and is honestly exquisite. Service is outstanding. Friendly faces, quick service, and such a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere. There are lots of seating options and plenty of natural light, making it a great place to hang out, relax, work a bit, or browse records. Overall just a fun, feel-good spot that combines great coffee, great music, and great people. One of those places you leave already planning to come back.

One of my favorite spots to hang out in St. Paul. Really community focused music shop with a great…read moreselection of records, CDs, cassettes, and other locally made stuffs. The staff are all great! Always happy to lend recommendations and talk music. Most of them are in bands themselves. They've got breakfast plates and pastries but I've only ever gotten some coffee. Usually I'll work on my laptop for a bit and then browse records for far too long. Any time I'm looking to work from the East side of St. Paul this is my go-tos.

SUPER cute coffee shop with a very impressive menu of breakfast fare. I got a breakfast called…read more"Hashbrown Bake Platter" whose name undersells itself; the potato part was a delicious, savory cake with hash browns, cheese, bacon, and sausage in an ideal ratio. It also came with perfectly done scrambled eggs and toast. I got a unique latte as well; I asked the barista for her favorite and wound up with a raspberry & dark chocolate latte that had a surprising shock of bitterness. It was great. You will probably really like the ambience. It appears to have been built out of a lovely Victorian home in Dayton's Bluff, and there is plenty of upstairs seating including cute tables on the landings. There is also a very green patio. Friendly service tops it all off nicely. Their only not-open day is Tuesday, so bear that in mind. There is neighborhood street parking which you may have to hunt around a bit for. I really think you'll enjoy hanging out here!

The atmosphere is cozy. The upstairs eating area is beautifully designed. The first floor is cozy…read moreas well. The food is healthy with a full selection of menu items and pastries. Excellent coffee table and great views to downtown. A fun picnic area and park to explore.

I was out exploring and found the Exquisite Cake Bakery. The decorated cakes were beautiful. I…read morewanted to buy one but I had no occasion to buy one for so I opted for a chocolate donut and apple turnover. Can't want to eat them for my breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful. The store was clean and welcoming. The pastries were help-yourself with rules around using the bread tongs and trays to keep things sanitary. Great stop.

I tried Exquisite Cake Bakery for the first time by ordering a Too Good to Go full cake mystery bag…read morefor $9.99. We got a Caramel Tres Leches cake and it was the most delicious tres leches cake I have ever eaten. I never knew this bakery existed as it looks very unbecoming from the outside. It's in a strip mall on White Bear Ave. Once I stepped inside I was welcomed by the staff and the delicious smells of all the baked goods.

Miel Latte: 7.6 Strawberries+Cream cold brew: 6…read morePeaches and cream danish: 7.95 Vibes: 7.3 Overall score: 7.2 Usually the strawberry and cream cold brew is incredible, one of my go tos. Fire hangout spot, incredible baristas, good seating, worth checking out, love this place.

Wow, the breakfast menu is outstanding. In particular, I really recommend the Southwest Wrap (they…read morechanged the tortilla so it crisps better) and it is REALLY good. Like many others, I balk at the prices for food at coffee shops but THIS. Worth the money. I'll giving them more of my coffee (and breakfast) business in the future. Highly recommended.

I was out exploring and found Cafeto. It was beautiful in the shop. I loved the mural. Everything…read moreabout the place was cozy, welcoming, and polished. I got an iced latte to go. It was delicious. I wish I had my book with me so I could have hung out there for a bit. I also bought some organic coffee beans which I can't wait to try. Service was excellent. It's unfortunate that there is so much construction in front of the place. Don't let that deter you from entering. It's awesome!

I am on a hunt for some good coffee in the twin cities and decided to stop by after our lunch for…read morean afternoon pick me up. I ordered the mazapán latte hot and it was delicious. The inside is nice and they have comfortable seating if you want to do some work or reading. Service was quick and easy! I will definitely be back to try other drinks on the menu.

Lovely little shop. Cute little things evetywhere. Friendly peeps! The coffee was delishes and so…read morewas the cake!

We love Amore Coffee, honestly we ended up swinging by to support them during all of the ICE…read moreactivities in January, but due to quality, vibe, and friendliness we've now made it a staple. I've tried a few coffees but the one we keep coming back to is the chai latte. They're not overly dusty like some other places chais and they are consistently good. It's one of the best I've had in the twin cities. They do weekend tutoring if you need it and host alot of activities for patrons. The staff is always friendly and we love stopping in for our once-a-week coffee shop stops.

I was craving a cozy coffee vibe and decided to give this place a go! It was cozy, the vibes were…read moreright, but the service was.... Interesting. This is a small coffee shop almost to the downtown area. There is neighborhood parking all around(free) just make sure you are reading the signs correctly. As I walked in, it had such a cozy and welcoming feeling. The brick, smell of coffee and people chatting really gave this a classic coffee shop vibe! Almost like being in a book! The service... i asked for my coffee iced and to have oat milk. Neither of those requests were fulfilled. Now, I do like hot coffee, so I didn't complain and I will say the coffee was delicious. The temp was perfect for drinking right away. I am lactose intolerant, so I didn't realize I didn't get my oat milk until after I left if you catch my drift haha. The person taking my order seemed frazzled and wasn't very friendly. I had also ordered another baked goods but I guess she didn't hear because upon checking my receipt, it wasn't listed. It wasn't overly busy, but may be she was new? Not sure, but it did leave a bit of a bad taste for this place. The scone was very tasty and I would recommend getting it warmed up. I would give this place a try again, but it's not a place I plan to visit again soon.

Stopped into Claddagh Coffee on a freezing afternoon after lunch with a friend down the road and…read morehonestly, I'm so glad I did! I came in right before closing (like minutes before), but the barista was welcoming, friendly, and recommended the salty dog. It had caramel and chocolate.... I wasn't saying no to this delicious afternoon pick me up. The cozy brick space, friendly atmosphere, and community board gave such a charming St. Paul vibe. I took my coffee to go, but decided right away I'll definitely be back for a December holiday drink or two (eggnog latte and peppermint mocha, I'm coming for you!). HUGE bonus in my book- parking is easy and free as it's street parking.

Great coffee! I bought some to bring home and brew. It's really good and mellow. I got the Honduran…read moreblend. The service was exceptional and the decor was very nice and inviting. I will be back

A tiny cafe with the sweetest staff and some of the most delicious drinks I've ever had! They were…read moreso busy when we first arrived and I was amazed how quickly the line went. There are only a handful of tables but after just a few minutes of waiting one cleared and we were able to enjoy our coffee in the cute dine in area. I highly recommend the ReSipsa Lawquitur (banana latte) and taking a look around at the cute goodies they sell too! Free street parking is available.