Amazing service, fabulous food and great space. Brunch to celebrate my mom's 82nd and wanted to…read morefind a new place we've not gone. Totally worth giving this wonderful restaurant a try. Street parking was easy, greeted as soon as we got there and it kept going uphill till the end. Servers make you feel so welcome and the food, oh, the delicious food! We split two meals (sweet and savory). Omelette was so flavorful, super good caramelized onions! PANcake was warm, decadent and comforting. We will be back!

If I lived in the neighborhood and could walk here, I'd rate it higher. The vibe reminds me of a…read more70s hippy cafe that I initially thought cute. That said, I found the tables claustrophobically close and the accoustics extremely loud. Most tables were for 2, but we were seated next to a 3 top that felt uncomfortably close. That 3rd person at the table next to me, who had extremely long hair, swished her hair *over* my plate of food more than once. At that point, I asked for a box to take my food to go just to escape the rude patrons sitting next to me. While I found the food well prepared and tasty, given the street parking only, menu prices, loud accoustics, and dense seating, I would probably opt to go elsewhere. There are other breakfast restaurants I prefer. It pains me to say this, because breakfast is my favorite meal to eat, and I'm always seeking someplace new to try. What did I get to eat: a tasty omelet with greens, gruyere cheese, and bacon served with hashbrowns and toast. The omelet and hashbrowns were both 5/5. The toast was borderline burned to my taste.

I definitely got study/quite vibes walking in. The shop is very spacious and clean. I would…read moreabsolutely return to just drink some coffee and read a book or something. Service was quick and easy. We used the kiosk to order, which made it easy to see all the options. I had a Viet coffee, which was a little sweet for me, but tasted fairly authentic. I'm sure others would really enjoy it.

I did a pickup order on a Sunday morning, thank god I did! Now that the farmers markets are in…read moresession it can get really busy inside since it is right next to it along with parking! Be prepared to drive a few circles before finding a spot. My coffees were perfect. The banana was a pretty faint flavor but that's all it needed to complement their smooth espresso. The matcha was also super easy to drink. You have to get a croffle when you're here. I tried the biscoff croffle and it was the best croffle I have ever had. I would pass on the banh mi panini next time, I personally like banh mi bread better than what they use here, I feel like it pulls it all together. Overall would love to come back and try more drinks and croffles. The inside space is gorgeous and open!

Wonderful pulled pork Sammie! It had house made cole slaw and had a tastyBBQ sweet taste…read more A very relaxed and inviting atmosphere! Good music taste!

Such a great find! Much bigger space than you think from outside, coffee and orders to go and also…read morea bar and dinning area. Very chill vibe and decent service. I had the quinoa bowl with grilled chicken and it was so flavorful! The veggies were cooked perfectly. Chicken was a little overcooked but I would for sure order this again! Husband had the fried chicken sando and flavor was good but a very thin piece of chicken. Great thin fries! Parking can be a bit of a challenge (street only) but worth the hassle!

Thirty-Six cafe has the best matcha drinks in town, nothing more to add on that…read more Wait time was 45 minutes, Macy was so kind and seated us right away when a spot for us opened up. The cafe no longer had the pink floral decor but it's still really cute! The soufflé pancakes were pretty good. They're a fun dessert item. I wouldn't say so for breakfast since they are a little too sweet but if you've got a sweet tooth you'll definitely enjoy these. I was sad to hear they discontinued the kitchen aspect of the cafe and are focusing only on the matcha but I do understand. Best of luck with Fufu Matcha! I'll be sure to stop by whenever visiting :)

The matcha is smooth, strong, and sifted to perfection! I'm obsessed with the banana pudding matcha…read morelatte. The baristas put time and effort into every drink, which is much appreciated. The ambiance of the place reminds me of high tea in London. Definitely at the top of the list whenever im asked for matcha recommendations!

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

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!

Quick seating and service. Amazing food from an unassuming hole in the wall. The hasbrowns are the…read morebest part! They are thick crispy and not greasy. This meal is chefs kiss with the runny eggs and holidase sauce. My go to place for breakfast food!

It had been a good long while since I had been to Day by Day, but a family member wanted to stop in…read morefor breakfast. I had forgottwn how cute and quaint this spot it. Every booth has a little lamp light and just a nostalgic, cozy feeling. I ended up having a breakfast burrito with fruit and it was just perfect. It wasn't an overstuffed burrito and just delicious. Also, great fruit selection, not just (nasty) cantaloupe. The restaurant also has a great mission, helping those in need get on the right path. Would definitely stop in to support that alone. The food and friendliness is just a bonus.

What a WONDERFUL place! Located on 7th Street in St. Paul, you will find this longtime breakfast…read morestalwart, slinging plates to customers for over 50 years. If I lived closer, I'd totally hit this establishment up once a week! Walking in, you will encounter what was an older building that was at one point a manufacturing plant.? I really appreciated the exposed brick and plumbing by the ceiling. The walls are adorned with an eclectic array of trinkets and tchotchkes, which provide a visual distraction while one anxiously awaits their meal. Honestly, the whole vibe here is so warm and casual, I could really hang out here for a couple of hours. The menu is wide and varied. Everything is made to order and from scratch. Our party of 4 each ordered something unique. Two things that stood out to me were our breakfasts. The eggs, served sunny-side up, were perfect. The hash browns had the perfect amount of crisp. Their sausage gravy is almost as good as mine. The bacon wasn't a sloppy piece of pork belly that looked like a cut flower that wilted in the sun after a few hours. Everything was cooked just right. I do want to mention our server (Gabby?); she was so positive and attentive. I really appreciated her efforts. I am very much coming back here again...I strongly encourage you to do so as well.

I went on a Friday morning around 8 am and did have to wait in a short line. There was maybe one or…read moretwo tables open, but was overall very busy. Food 5/5: I got the grandmas house latte and an everything bagel with garlic and herb cream cheese. The latte was well blended and overall very smooth. The bagel was very flavor full and I really liked the flavor combo between the bagel and cream cheese. Service 5/5: overall the staff was efficient and friendly Ambiance 5/5: the vaulted ceilings yet cozy aesthetic makes this place very visually pleasing. Plenty of space and tables, but hard to find a table when busy. Overall I had a great experience and will be back! A great option for a local coffee and pastry/bagel breakfast.

We came here on a random sunny weekday in April and absolutely loved the vibes here! It was open,…read moreclean and large! You certainly could do a group meeting/study session here! The service was wonderful! Everyone was so nice! When my boyfriend tried his drink, it just didn't taste right (iced vanilla latte with 4 shots of espresso) They remade it and were very apologetic! The drinks: I got an iced grandmas house with oat milk! There is no up charge for oatmilk! My wallet and stomach appreciated that! The flavor was really good! Unfortunately even with the remake, there seemed to be something off about my boyfriend's drink... I asked for them to take the vanilla out, thinking maybe be it was the syrup. But it just wasn't good. We were also hoping to get the pizza that was there but they only had slices, not a full pie. It was disappointing. Overall this is a nice coffee shop

I try neighborhood coffee shops on Sundays. Somehow, Due Focacceria escaped my gaze until today. My…read moreloss for stops not made. The muffelleta was fantastic! Salty, chewy focaccia with a classic blend of meat, olives and other wonders. The chocolate cannoli are dreams. Oranges are a subtle surprise in the chocolate filling. The crunchy cannoli stands up to the refrigerated case well. Lots of families enjoying Mothers Day. Busy, but not cramped. I am coming back!

What a great day to eat outside. It felt for a moment like we were back in Italy sitting on a curb…read moreeating sandwiches! Food was quick, and the service was lovely. The bread was so crisp and soft. Every bite was fresh and full of flavor. The salad was ok. Not my favorite though I love beats. Would love to come again and try other items. But the cookie dessert was amazing.