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!

The owner knows me by name and welcomes me whenever I stop by. They have a variety of Somali…read morepastries and beverages besides coffee, including a special variety of tea brewed by members of the Somali community. The shop is small, but the service and the staff are great!

Awesome! Coffee was great…read more Sambusa (meat turnover) were so good. Perfect way to start a morning! So glad we came across it!!

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.

Stumbled upon Black Sheep Coffee Cafe while out on a walk in my new neighborhood and it was such a…read moregreat find. The coffee was good, I enjoyed my muffin, the staff was friendly and we lucked out that a local "club" of musicians were there jamming to some old folk songs - including someone playing the saw! Great atmosphere and a great welcome to the neighborhood.

The americano was good and I like that there is comfortable seating options…read more The 2 times I have been here the GF scone has been sold out. The place is really noisy. Especially with live music. Live music doesn't work well for the space. Service is fast and friendly.

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!

Been wanting to try this place out for a while and the coffee was good. Very strong and sweet…read more The parking here gives me anxiety though. The day I went there were so many roads blocked off so I circled around a few times trying to find parking. No parking spots marked clearly for phe coffee so I wasn't sure where to park. I did see some paid parking but wasn't sure if that was for customers. My sister and I drove separately and met up there so thankfully she was able to find a spot close by and I parked far away and waited for her to bring me my order. Glad we were able to try it though. It's nice to stop in if you are there for the farmers market or saints game but not sure if I would drive around that area just to stop there due to the parking. I will stop by next time I'm in the area for something and try their other items.

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

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.

Such a cute coffee shop in Lake Elmo! The shop was small but super cute and cozy! They have quite a…read morevariety of drinks available and some delicious baked goods as well. I'm excited to come back in warmer weather to sit outside. I got the amaretto mocha and it was sooooo good! The barista was super friendly and I felt very welcome from the minute I walked in!

What a cute little coffee shop in downtown lake Elmo! My boyfriend and I came by to have a coffee…read moreand study, it was a great experience overall. The matcha I got was delicious and he loved his maple coffee, it was a bit expensive at nearly $7 for a 10 oz matcha though. The barista was friendly and our drinks came out quickly though! Also they have street parking right out front that's free which was perfect. We chose to sit outside to get some sun, there is a bit limited seating inside especially since we came to do work. Overall a great experience though!

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.