I discovered J&S Bean Factory during the summer of 2025 when I was looking for some fresh beans for my 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. read more

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

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Amazing spot! I had a friend take me here, and will be taking my partner. The beans are roasted in house, and I learned this spot had been open since 2003! It was popping with community members, and felt like such a gem. The service was great, the barista helped me pick between a few things that I was contemplating. Great coffee, and amazing vibes! I loved my time there, I'd go back and work from home at this spot. read more

J & S Bean Factory - PHIL Latte, Saratoga Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is truly a neighborhood establishment. The coffee is not my favorite. Come on that. I really enjoy the space they have created for many people in Mac Groveland and Highland. read more

Come for the small batch roasted bean coffee. Stay for the beautiful patio. We had yirgacheffe pour-overs. read more

J & S Bean Factory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

They have decaf! I've been on a cute-coffee-shop journey lately, and this is one I'm excited to return to. My friends and I wanted to hang out at a cool place, someplace with decaf to accommodate one of us, and we hit the jackpot with this place. They have a few food items in displays on the counter, like doughnuts and granola bars, but mostly you're here for the coffee. They pride themselves on roasting a variety of coffee beans from around the world, and the three of us experienced the subtle differences in those flavors. I got the "no-brainer" which advised to just order without wondering what's in it. So I don't, but it was cool. It's really good coffee. They have a charming dog-friendly patio with lots of space, so that's where we hung out for a couple of hours. I want to come back soon and try something different. read more

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For me and coffee, it all starts with the bean and the roast. You won't find a better spot in all of Minnesota for a fabulous cup. Owner Steve is the master at roasting coffee beans and he roasts right on site at this coffee shop. I've been coming here for years and continue to come here because the coffee is just that damn good. I can always measure the quality of a cup by ordering up a hot latte and fell in love from the first sip. Try the "Saratoga" hot (latte with honey and vanilla). Thank you Steve and team for a fabulous place that always feels like my home away from home. Wonderful outside patio area and all the customers here that I run into are always the friendliest! Don't expect fancy artwork on your drink - but if the roast and vibe are your thing, this is THE PLACE to get a good cup! Tons of coffee from around the world roasted on site for purchase as well. My girlfriend recently purchased an espresso machine and I treated her to J&S Bean Factory's Espresso Blend which for me is where it all begins. Hands down amazing place. I have been to so many coffee shops over the years, many from the Seattle area and everywhere in between and J&S still stands out above all of them for the simplest reasons - the coffee just tastes fabulous and I never leave here disappointed. Also a great place to bring your doggie! read more

Great coffee. Coffee club and discount refills. A wonderful patio for warmer days, and friendly fast service. About 15 tables inside for cooler rainy days. Some pastries. But the reason to visit is the coffee and the smell of roasting beans. Mmmm read more

I ordered a caramel latte, and it was amazing. They have so many options to choose from and you can really taste the fresh roast. The service was fast and easy and there was not much of a line even though it was a weekend morning. The ambiance was a very mellow indie vibe with soft music playing but not distracting me from my morning journaling and reading. Most people were outside enjoying the large patio they have on-site. I definitely recommend and will come back! read more

This place was recommended by a local, who promptly told me not to expect big city appeal: "Don't judge this place by it's cover. It's not 'cute' but the coffee is great quality." Sure enough, the place is not "pretty" or trendy but it has its charm. It's a cozy neighborhood joint that was full on our arrival around 3 o'clock. Busyness was a sign that it's a favorite. We ordered a Mile (latte with honey and cinnamon) and a dark chocolate mocha. We also ordered some treats (but they don't look house-made). We were happy with our coffee. They roast the beans here and you can taste it. Fresh, rich and full of flavor. We'd come back. read more

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i had a great experience at j & s bean factory. i got the iced lavender latte. it was super strong! service was quick and efficient. both baristas were super nice. there's a bunch of local goodies available for purchase! i love that they support small businesses! there are about 10-12 tables, but the cafe itself is pretty small. street parking is available right next to the cafe. overall rating: 10/10 read more

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Great latte's. I'd rather support them than Starbucks nasty espresso. They also have a nice chill patio.

Lovely! Not my first pick for coffee in Saint Paul as we are spoiled with lovely options, however, I do hope to add this into my mix more frequently. Larger interior space with an outdoor patio during the nicer months, fun apparel, lots of drink, on-site roaster, and the most syrup flavors I've seen in any coffee house. Speaking of flavors, I made my own hot maple - cinnamon latte and it was fabulous. The barista recommended using cinnamon sprinkle powder on top which aided to my review of service along with the hand drawn face on my to go cup. On my next visit, I hope to try the patio out. 4 stars because parking is wonky and I don't get the same cozy feel as some other spots. None the less, absolutely nothing wrong with it. read more

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I've always had a great experience here. Each of the staff are kind. When I'm in the neighborhood, I love stopping in, nice friendly comforting atmosphere and great coffee. I used to pop in here many years ago, before I moved out of state, and now my partner works close by so I like to hangout when I can. Thanks J & B! read more

Cozy spot! Stopped by on the way to the marathon expo (rip) and got some drinks. I got an iced vanilla latte. It was yummy, served quickly, and at a reasonable price. Only complaint is they didn't have a lot of pastries available, but we did come pretty late. There were some tables available to sit at, but not a ton. There is no private parking lot, just street parking available. But I had no issue finding parking. read more

I love this quirky coffee shop and roaster for many reasons. 1. In warmer months, they have a spacious and cute outdoor patio area. Some people are chatting, some bring their dogs, some are working. It's such a vibe. 2. The interior is just a mix of decor and feels so homey, welcoming, and cozy. 3. The smell of the coffee roasting, if you're lucky to be there when the magic is happening. (can they post a roasting schedule??) 4. They offer soy, oat, and almond milk 5. The coffee is good, the espresso is good, the chai is good 6. Parking is street parking but I never struggle to find a spot close enough read more

J & S Bean Factory - 20oz iced saratoga specialty drink with soy milk 12oz iced saratoga specialty drink - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Absolutely one of my favorite coffee shops! The baristas are always so kind, and even when it's busy and there's a wait, I never get tired of checking out the art on the walls or the products on the shelves while I wait. For usually only have two people behind the bar, for how busy I've seen it, they work incredibly efficiently, and the coffee is SO good and strong. I always recommend this place and everyone loves it too! read more

What a cute little find! My friend and I stopped here to get coffee and croissants before going for a hike. I randomly chose this place and was so glad I did! This place is kind of tucked away but it was pretty busy for 9 am on a Sunday. They roast their coffee in-house and they have lots of different varieties to choose from. This cafe was super cosy with inside and outside seating. The service was great, they even warmed up our croissants. The coffee was phenomenal. I had a decaf PSL and I loved their take on it because it wasn't super sweet. Great find, highly recommend. read more

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Best coffee and service in St Paul! Always fresh coffee and friendly service. Stop here every time I'm in town.

Cheap, but WOW...Crappy customer service today, and not inviting for it being my 1st time since moving to the neighborhood. Cashier had to finish her conversation with the barista before she unenthusiastically said hello. Didn't know where cream and sugar where, but instead off asking me "are you looking for cream and sugar?" Barista hastily said " I'm gonna need you to stay on THIS side of the counter" as I walked to my far left thinking that was where it was. After they had already asked if I wanted room for cream. Apparently, my black ass good morning didn't matter. And to think I turned around and came back to this shop! read more

Great coffee and peaceful backyard style patio . Staff were very attentive as well. I will be back.

A non-corporate indie in a cool area of St. Paul and I wonder how I missed it for so many years. Probably because I don't ride along on Randolph Ave that much. It's worthwhile to leave a car and walk around a bit. A huge selection of coffees in a crowded quaint shop, which is all about the ambience. There are a few of these types around the cities but not like in years past as the biggies take over. All types of neighborhood color sipping and chatting. I had the Dark Roast Java which I thought would be stronger but it still wasn't a disappointment. More room on the back patio. *Note sign on back door pleads to whomever is trying to break in to quit as there is no money left in the till and if you need some bucks try applying within. read more

J & S Bean Factory - Back entrance. Sign on inside door pleads to quit trying to break in. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I had the Cuban, it was made to perfection! Really friendly place good atmosphere! Definitely recommend

Lots of coffee shops have sprang up with giant mochas, lattes, americanos, overwhelmed with whipped cream, holiday syrups, sprinkles, etc. $8 drinks with 1,500 calories of sugar and cream. Here, everything is original and fresh. The beans are roasted daily, so the coffee is robust without even a hint of sourness. And they serve it hot. The pastries are equally fresh, so they must get daily deliveries. Since moving to St Paul, I've been systematically checking out neighborhood coffee shops. And J&S is among the tiny minority (actually only the second one I found) that serves a good coffee. The vibe skews older and more blue collared, so there are no college students wearing ear phones, with papers sprawled across the table, tapping away while multi-tasking on their phones. The locals know this place so it's always busy. Come for good coffee. read more

Excellent place, best ambiance of any coffee shop I've been to in the country. Well maintained and clean. Great background music, shop has a great color scheme and decor. Service is knowledgeable, friendly and fast. The pastries look tasty but since no low carbs is the mission didn't try them. The coffee is very well made and has flavor and body. Slept bad and stopped here at 6:00am and changed the perspective in the day. Highly recommend. Definitely will be back when I'm in town. read more

This was recommended to me as a friends favorite coffee shop in the twin cities and it quickly became one of my favorites in the area. Their beans are just spectacular and you can really taste the difference in quality compared to other places out there. I got the miel and latte and wish I had bought two miels because it was made to perfection. It wasn't too sweet and it paired perfectly with their in-house roasted beans that had notes of cherry. I'd return to this place anytime I can :) read more

This little haunt on Randolph was such a great find. I always prefer local coffee shops over chains and this one is just great. They really roast their beans, so you get a nice bold roast. The staff are so pleasant and it just has a really neighborhood-y vibe, alongside great coffee. read more

Awesome coffee! I got one of their specialty drinks called the Saratoga (a latte with honey and vanilla) and it was one of the best I've had. Not overly sweet or milky and the coffee flavor came through strongly. The inside is a little small, but there's a few places to sit and eat/drink. I happened to stay until they were close to closing so they gave away some of their pastries for free which was really nice! Highly recommend! read more

I went to J & S bean factory with my girlfriend a few days ago and we loved it! she got the mexican mocha and i got the courtney special. we both loved our drinks and can't wait to come back. i love all of the different options here and the prices are competitive. they had a little outdoor area you could sit and enjoy your coffee too. overall a great experience and can't wait to come back! read more

J & S Bean Factory - Courtney Special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is one of my favorite coffee shops in the Twin Cities! All of the coffee I've tried there has been delicious (I especially love their cold brew), they roast their own beans which are also excellent, and the baristas are always friendly. The shop is cozy and has a great neighborhood vibe -- they also have outdoor seating in back. Love this place! read more

JS was super cute, quirky, and fun!! I loved the interior and decor, and there was also a small patio if you wanted to take your drink outside. The baristas were super friendly and efficient. I really loved the prices, which were super reasonable and competitively priced (about $4.50 for a 12oz latte with almond milk). My latte was pretty standard, but my friend ordered a Mexican mocha and it was incredible - I would recommend anyone coming in to get that drink. For sure would recommend JS!! read more

J & S Bean Factory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Very happy with my latest stop in to J&S. It's been awhile but I wanted to treat myself to some really good coffee beans, so I made a pit stop for a pound of my favorite French Roast Costa Rican beans. The young man who helped me was super pleasant and surprised me by telling me that there is now a punch card loyalty program for coffee buyers. Buy nine pounds get one free. While I will say that I feel this coffee is worth every penny of the $13.75 a pound price, this unexpected bonus makes me feel like I'm getting a little bit of a better deal. (OK - so when you run the math it's $12.38 a pound instead of $13.75, but it still FEELS like a way better deal). And, with my coffee bean purchase today, he informed me, I was also entitled to a free cup of coffee right there to take with me. I'm never one to turn down free coffee! So wanted to let Yelp know about these new perks for coffee bean/ground purchasers, and also give another shout out to a really excellent local business. read more

Good iced coffee and I love the outdoor seating area in back. WiFi worked great outside too! The only thing I really didn't like was all of the people smoking at the tables. Had to leave eventually due to the smell of smoke. Nice quiet place to study with quite a few baked goods options and drinks. They also had almond and soy milk alternatives and good prices. read more

J & S Bean Factory - Outdoor seating area - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is the place I pick up my whole bean coffee. My little process is this: Walk in, hope they are roasting so it will add to the whole experience. Go to the whole bean wall and start sampling beans. That's right, let one or two drop out and taste it. The beauty is that you usually have at least a dozen coffees to chose from and you can tell which was recently roasted as the bin will be full. With each pound you buy, they'll give you a small cup of whatever joe they are serving that day. Don't forget to get your card stamped because every 9 pounds you buy, the 10th is free. bought, you get one free. Other benefits: - Cozy - Outdoor patio - local art - Best spicy Mexican hot chocolate in town (I always request whole milk and real whip cream). It rocks my world. Plus every winter, Klecko the bread man will hang loaves of animal shaped bread from trees around the place each December. It's some Eastern European tradition. read more

Amazing coffee, cozy shop. You don't feel like you're in the city. Barista is very talented.

My favorite coffee shop for the atmosphere. Very much your local's coffee shop. One of my favorite places to study and write. Staff is always super friendly and helpful. Coffee is good, however I don't drink coffee anymore so I wish they had more tea options, but either way I will continue to go there. They have a beautiful patio out back perfect for your socially distanced coffee dates! read more

Awesome selection and atmosphere. Knowledgeable staff who can recommend blends to your taste. 10/10

Great patio space with plenty of seating. Coffee was delicious, I had their seasonal pumpkin spice latte.

Came here to redeem my free coffee from the Craft Notes Coffee passport. We got the dark mocha and it was a tasty brew. The menu is simple and straight to the point. They have a lot of bean options. The store is SO quiet which can be a positive and a negative! I'd come back again to study. It's not necessarily a good place or comfy place to meet with friends. read more

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After a meeting at Lynden's down the street last Friday, I decided to camp out in St. Paul for a beautiful day. J&S was the spot! J&S is a genuine neighborhood coffeeshop that serves a solid cold press and all kinds of coffee beans to brew at home. Though the decor could use a little sprucing up, the rough edges sorta add to the charm. I found the large patio to be a perfect place to get some work done on a warm day. It's very dog-friendly and it's basically like a big backyard. Many of the tables out there are built for more than one person, so I was ready to share my space if it got busy. I usually judge coffee shops on their espresso drinks (which I didn't try here), but the cold press was so good it inspired me to break out my Toddy and brew my own the next morning. Lastly, this has nothing to do with my opinion of J&S as a whole... but I still can't believe it actually happened: There was an adult couple next to me talking to each other in baby voices while playing with little dolls. For about 10 minutes. Yep. read more

J & S Bean Factory - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota