Golden Thyme Restaurant and Coffee Shop is now open at 934 Selby in Saint Paul Greetings: I just wanted to drop you a short kite and let you know that Mychael and Stephanie Wright have opened their expanded Golden Thyme Restaurant and Coffee Shop at 934 Selby Ave. across the street and just up the block from their prior location on the corner of Milton and Selby in Saint Paul (2 and 1/2 blocks East of Lexington Pkwy.) The new shop features comfortable seating for up to 57 folks, a private dining room, good music, great food and a warm and welcoming environment. If you live in Saint Paul, or if you are traveling to the Capitol city anytime soon, please stop by and check out the new and expanded Golden Thyme. Stephanie and Mychael have given so much to our community (including 18 yrs. of the Selby Jazz Festival in September) and the new location is going to be open longer hours on the weekend. For further information: https://www.goldenthymeonselby.com/ or by phone (651) 645 - 1340 or email rm13wright@gmail.com read more

They are back and better than ever! Golden Thyme is one of my favorite neighborhood businesses and for good reason. Not only do they brew a mean cup of coffee, they also cook up amazing shrimp and grits, and make delicious soups and salads, but that is not all. Owners Stephanie and Michael are active in our community. They are instrumental in Selby Jazz Fest, they host all sorts of community events like backpacks for school children, Thanksgiving baskets for neighbors in need and a neighborhood visit from Santa. They also regularly host spoken word poetry events, AA meetings, and a variety of other community groups. Their new space on The south side of Selby near Milton is a gorgeous, open, and bright space. It is also full of laughter and love. Today I tried out a new menu item, an amazing, healthy, shrimp salad. The shrimp, coated in a beautiful Cajun spice were perfectly sautéed and served atop a bed of gorgeous greens (no iceberg lettuce here) with ripe tomatoes, diced red and orange bell peppers, and thinly sliced onion. This was the perfect salad for my carb avoiding self. read more

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Golden Thyme is easily one of the best local coffee shops in St. Paul. It has such a nice atmosphere, and I feel at home right as I walk in the door. I've been here twice specifically for the bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich, which MUST go on an everything bagel. They also make an unbelievably tasty chai tea latte, another one of my go-to orders. Great service, delicious food, incredible drinks. I always feel good about spending my money at Golden Thyme Cafe. read more

Golden Thyme - Bacon egg & cheese on an Everything bagel - Salad Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

FOOD: Its a good place to go if you're looking for a cozy vibe and a light meal. If I was really really hungry, though, I probably wouldn't go here. SERVICE: Patrons were nice. I asked whether the cheese on one of the sandwiches was cheddar or American and they just said it was yellow. I don't expect everyone to be a chef..... but knowing that would be nice. read more

This place has a hidden gem and it is called "Gravy Babies" It's a ghost kitchen that serves Soulfood only on the weekends. My husband and I decided to give this place a try. It's hard trying to find Soulfood restaurants in the twin cities. When we did find a good Soulfood spot, they closed down and invested in their catering business instead. Anywho, you know how you would walk in a restaurant, and the aroma of the food hits you like a Mack truck? Well... that wasn't the case with this place. The food at this place has a lot of potential. For starters I ordered smothered pork chops over white rice, greens mixed with cabbage, Mac&cheese and some candid yams. I can't remember what my husband ordered. The smothered pork chops were good. I would give them a 3/5 however the gravy has a loud smell to it. The greens, I would give it a 1/5 because they were a bit on the salty side and there was no meat in the greens. The Mac&cheese I would also give it a 3/5. It was seasoned well. The yams...I have to give them a 0/5 because they tasted like the yams that come in the can. Customer service was good though. But hey, it might taste better to other people. I just have high quality taste buds. read more

Golden Thyme - Cabbage/greens, smothered pork chops over rice, Mac&cheese and yams over on the side. - Salad Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Yo! Let's talk about this shrimp and grits from Golden Thyme. Let's start by saying this was two meals in one. There is no way I could have finished this in one seating. I have a hard time finding good grits in MN so I was happy when hubby brought this home for breakfast for me last week. This dish was so good. I loved the mushrooms, onions, and spinach cooked in with the grits and the large juicy shrimp on top. Check them out! read more

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Super easy to order during corona with walk up window! The coffee is so delicious and this is one of my favorite spots to come too!! Definitely recommend this coffee spot. Nice outdoor seating too! read more

Golden Thyme - Iced carmel mochas w/ almond milk - Salad Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Full of Jazz & Soul, Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe is located on Selby Ave, right on the bus line. (21) This neighborhood gem represents the beauty in black owned businesses that bring peace and a sense of community to the area. I absolutely love the artistic feel of the Cafe. Filled with wall art, and interesting decor I find myself intrigued each time I enter. There is a message board, where you can find local activities, who's hiring, support groups, etc. They also host an open mic night, Thursday's @ 6 pm in the side room. You do have to sign up prior to, if you'd like to perform. The side room can also be reserved for meetings, celebrations, etc. I have only ever ordered "The Dirty Grits w| Shrimp" and it is phenomenal! It is one dish, the base is grits, a sufficient amount of cut up vegetables sautéed, one egg cooked (your preference) and loaded with cheese w| a side of toast. "The Dirty Grits w| Shrimp" is hands down, my FAVORITE breakfast made in the Twin Cities! Of course, it taste a little different depending on who's cooking, but it is ALWAYS delicious! Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe is a MUST TRY! read more

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I came here on a freezing winter morning and it was amazing. You order right at the counter, and everyone here was so friendly. It's a great atmosphere. The feel of the place is great, the coffee was delicious and the dirty grits....*wow*. I've never had grits prepared that way, and it was incredible. So much flavor in every single bite. It was the kind of food where, even without trying anything else, they put so much care into it that I'm sure everything on the menu is equally good. Very highly recommended! Good people and good food, when it's cold out and you need a good breakfast, you can't ask for much more. read more

Very quaint and cozy place. I am impressed with their "Billie Jean" Mocha. I am a coffee snob and this was pretty good! I had a sausage egg and cheese croissant and this was pretty tasty! My girlfriend had the dirty grits and I sampled these and they were pretty darn good! Service was decent, you order before you are seated. (So prepare yourself) The food arrived very promptly. Ambiance is decent again very quaint. This is a nice whole in the wall with good food! I'll be back! read more

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This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the Twin Cities. It's small, but has such a warm character. I wasn't sure what I wanted to buy that day and they started a tab (without keeping my credit card) on a piece of paper with only my first name. Despite the fact that I was a stranger who they had no reason to trust. I remember last year when I came here, I overheard a grandfather talking to his daughter about education. It's just such a heart-warming place to be casually working on your laptop. read more

Such a delight to find. Excellent and friendly staff! The coffee is warm and delicious. The food is amazing! This place is a gem. Excellent environment, great ambiance. Local art displayed and great background music. read more

The coffee is yummy but the service was the main reason I'll be back! So friendly and sweet :) read more

Golden Thyme - The Billie Holiday is absolute delicious! Sweet and rich. The perfect pick me up on a cold day! - Salad Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We live close by and love the folks who run this awesome cafe. Great drinks and food and awesome prices.

We enjoyed great coffee, food, and atmosphere! Highly recommend Golden Thyme Coffee!

Great local, friendly coffee house! The Lemon Cake was worth every calorie: Not too sweet but very moist (it was the only piece left)! Breakfast egg/sausage/cheese croissant was delicious and the turkey sausage was surprisingly spicy. Coffee was spot ON! read more

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I go to cafes a ton for work and pleasure. This place is an absolute gem on Selby Avenue. When was the last time you went into a cafe for a java and then ordered a full Brekkie is dirty shrimp and grits? Well that's what happened to me and it was incredible. Not only did I love the food and warm vibe but the barista and owner were both beyond friendly. The New Orleans of Selby Avenue? Just sit down and try this place and you'll feel that easy and awesome vibe and end up not needing lunch because you crushed a breakfast. read more

Golden Thyme - Shrimp, grits and perfect egg! - Salad Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I love the food here. Always good and always fresh. The environment feels like home and servers are always pleasant.

My absolute favorite coffee shop in the area. Everyone is friendly, the coffee selection is terrific, and there's a great variety of food and baked goods. They've really embraced the changes needed to operate safely during COVID. Everyone -customers and owners- wears masks, ordering can be done from outside, and people are cognizant of social distancing. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

I used to live within walking distance of Golden Thyme and regularly went for breakfast sandwiches - so good! Would definitely recommend.

This is a place you go to get you morning coffee and leave feeling seen and a part of the neighborhood. Mychael is always so friendly and eager to help. Last time I was there they served Peace coffee which is my favorite. They also have simple yet delicious breakfast sandwiches. It isn't a hip,sleek coffee shop like so many these days. It's a coffee shop with heart and soul, good food and good drink! read more

We try a lot of different coffee places and could be considered snobs so I'm proud to say that the drinks here are delicious. We got the Sara Vaughn and the Muddy Water. They are very flavorful and smooth. The man behind the counter was polite and friendly and the decor is nice to look at. We will surely be coming back. read more

Delicious coffee and great atmosphere, black owned business as well. Location is hard to find but it is located in the bottom of the apartments. Come check it out :) read more

Fresh and tasty coffee drinks in a comfortable setting, filled with tributes to Jazz and Blues legends. We came on a Saturday, after lunch. The outside of the coffeeshop drops few hints of the interior's amazing theme. On the menu, the drinks' names come from Jazz and Blues greats. The latte becomes the Benny Goodman, the cappuccino Cab Calloway. As a former resident of Chicago, it was especially nice to see Muddy Waters featured too. Stylish paintings and famous photos of the musicians cover the walls. The one barista on duty whipped up the drinks in less than two minutes. I appreciated the generous amount of froth on the cappuccino. At a counter looking out on to the street, we drank our coffees, and examined the wall perpendicular to us. Flyers and posters for concerts and community events, a great resource for anyone who lives in the area. We will be back to get more coffee and culture. read more

I always have such a warm friendly experience when I go there. It feels like a community gathering place if you want it to. I've gotten coffee and breakfast, but they have other snacks . Always a popular place. read more

Great drinks, great food, great curbside COVID-safe service... and it seems like a wonderful community space to hang out in during non-pandemic times. Had the bagel sandwich and the breakfast burrito, both with meat-free options, and it was delicious! If you haven't checked it out yet...well...why not!??? Get there! I look forward to supporting Golden Thyme many times again in the future! read more

I'm so bummed I haven't come to this establishment until now! I came by myself to kill some time while my car was getting an oil change. I ordered a breakfast burrito with turkey sausage. It was made with fresh ingredients and served with a delicious salsa. I had an earl grey tea with creamer which was also excellent. The atmosphere is perfect with relaxing music (not your average top 40 crap). The staff were all very helpful and friendly. What a special neighborhood spot!! read more

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This place is worthy of your money! The people who work here are totally rad and always keep their chill, even when it's pretty busy. The food is hearty and never has been a disappointment. Their coffee is GREAT. The lattes are creative and jazz themed. Overall a super great neighborhood spot, and one of my favorite coffee shops in St Paul. read more

Great working staff with friendly smiles. They have a good selection of drinks and a tasty breakfast menu ! My favorite part is the Jazz themed names that goes with the music and art :) read more

The atmosphere, the service and the food...amazing! I can't stop thinking about it. Update hours on Google to say you are open until 5 now.

If Cheers was a Jazz-themed coffee shop, they'd rename it after this place. The best thing about GT is the community they've established. More than likely, one of the owners will take your order and they will do so with sincere enthusiasm. They greet countless customers by their first name. You might find yourself, as I have, sitting among officials from the NAACP, boxing enthusiasts, landscapers, students from St. Thomas, or political candidates strategizing for a debate. You could go to Nina's and feel obligated to rehearse your order to cool perfection to avoid laser-eyed judgement from short-tempered baristas, or you could go to Golden Thyme, where they will make you feel good about yourself, whether you ordered a can of soda and a doughnut or a "Turtle Monk Mocha" and an omelet. The wi-fi is free and reliable, the coffee is great, and it's ideal for a meeting or to work/study by yourself. read more

New go to morning spot. Great mochas, smooth jazz, and yummy pastries! Pricing is spot on and well worth the stop.

A friend of mine I was visiting just moved into this area, and it was an especially humid day so I needed something very cold. What a surprise when I took a swig of the best sweetened iced tea I ever had. They offer some other interesting thing too, besides the standard sweet snacks, such as homemade pies and tacos. A nice laid back atmosphere. The theme is jazz, and the items are named after jazz musicians. Plenty of good tea selections. Stephanie, a very lovely woman, is the owner. And in the back, Celeste offers massage chair treatment. It's also the spot for the Selby Ave. Jazz Fest on the corner of selby and milton, in Sept. read more

Was here for a meeting - we used the side room (available with a reservation). The staff were amazing, they impressed time and again over the 3 hours we were on site. I had the best mocha I have had in a while and the pastry was yummy too. The atmosphere is great. If I lived in the neighborhood I would be a regular, for sure. Highly recommend. read more

Stopped in here this last Saturday to get some espresso to enjoy with a fresh lemon curd cream cheese danish from Brake Bread Bakery. We got here just as it was closing for the day (1pm); however, the front door was still open, and the owner, Mychael, positioned behind a table in the entry, said "Sure! We can make you some espresso!" I ordered 2 triples - one with a little water added to make an Americano and paid him. He transferred the order to the barista, and then returned with 2 different sized paper cups - one larger than the other. It was this larger cup that was filled with liquid near to the top. I tasted it, and encountered very weak coffee. He apologized and said he'd make it right - he went to their machine and made it himself and then returned to me with a smaller cup containing a triple shot with "some" water added. It was a *good* Americano. Very tasty coffee. I asked him which beans he uses for their espresso. He said they're currently using the Classic Espresso beans from Roots Roastery, which I'm familiar with - it's a few blocks from my house. We described our enjoyment to him about the taste of the espresso, and encouraged him to continue using those Roots Roastery beans! read more

One of the best Local coffee shops in the Twin Cities! Mike, who is the owner, is an unbelievable man! The coffee is also awesome!

The hash browns were perfectly seasoned. I had the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit as well. Nice fluffy biscuit. A turtle mocha was also delicious. read more

Fantastic neighborhood coffee shop. Wide variety of pastries and breakfast entrées. But the best part is the staff who are warm and inviting. read more

Always great coffee and people. A true neighborhood delight. Everyone that works there greets you with a smile and the freaking they want you there. read more

I ordered a hot chocolate, the taste was good which I was impressed, but the temperature was on the warm side. It was really cold this morning and I was hoping to get a hot drink. I just don't think the price was worth it, they charged me 3.66 for a 16oz drink. I originally wanted a egg and cheese croissant and I asked the employee out of curiosity about if they are freshed and he said no but the sandwich itself costed $6.96. The employee was very friendly and polite. Just wish that things were up to standard and not be overcharged. read more