I have a love / anxiety relationship with how different coffee can be at different establishments…read more That being said, I get a hankering for different coffees from different places. This is one on my love it list. The atmosphere and charm of @spyhousecoffee in St.Paul is simplistic and classic. Their other locations include: Whittier Uptown Northeast Northloop Downtown/Emery Rochester My go to item here is: Iced Caramella with Oat Milk Their pastries are lovely as well. They pair especially well if you want slow down to really enjoy your beverage, be off the phones and just take in the coziness/hustle of a coffee shop. For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

I feel like this is a popular local coffee shop chain that I should have tried sooner. It's nice;…read morequite lively. Not at all quiet. More of a hang-out-with-friends coffee shop than a hunker-down-with-your-laptop spot. There was dance music playing on the speakers and lots of chatter. Not a bad thing at all, that's just the vibe here. I got an iced coffee from their specials menu and it hit the spot. I'd get it again except that I don't quite remember its deal. I also got a danish that was fine, but sometimes I feel like this type of coffee shop has a pastry case just to give you the bare minimum to eat while you're drinking what you're really there for. They have a cute patio that feels like someone's back yard, but a lot more seating is available inside. I'm glad I finally tried a Spyhouse and I'll likely return.

Mini-review because I just stopped in for a quick coffee to go -IMHO but Roots continues to have…read morethe highest quality coffee in MacGroveland - and there's a lot of coffee shops in our neighborhood. They roast their own beans to perfection. Efficient, kind service. But I want to give their New Orleans iced coffee a special shout out. Cold brew, hickory, simple syrup and a splash of milk. So freaking good! They made my morning.

Stopped in this morning and I'm so glad I did! There was free street parking available, which made…read morevisiting super convenient. The line wasn't too long when I arrived, so I didn't have to wait long to place my order or receive my drink. I ordered the rose water latte with oat milk, and it was absolutely delicious! beautifully made, subtly sweet, and perfectly balanced. I also tried the almond croissant, which was incredibly flaky on the outside and soft and buttery in the middle. The customer service was friendly, the space was clean and welcoming, and overall it was such a good experience. I'll definitely be stopping in more often!

I met a co worker and client here for an intake meeting. Needed to use Starbucks wifi as documents…read moreare filled out online. Thought I should get something, as I took up space, parking and used the wifi. I ordered the springtime lemonade that is featured with light ice, small size. It was good and came with jelly Boba beads. The price was $6.34. I don't drink coffee. I never go to coffee shops either. 4/5 as the price was expensive. But using the wifi was justified to complete online documents.

I was meeting friends for pedicures because summer, but I arrived early. Time for a treat! Luckily,…read morethis Starbucks was right across the street. Luckily, it wasn't too busy. I was promptly greeted, and the kind baristo gave me the run-down of the summer drinks that have hit the menu. I went with the Summer Skies drink, which is a tasty, tropical delight bursting with berry flavor and coconut goodness. (Definitely recommend.) While I didn't hang out--appointment to keep, this location is clean and spacious and seemed really chill--it would be a great place to chat with friends!

Conveniently located near Minnehaha falls and there's some street parking available as well. My…read morefriend and I have been wanting to try Falls coffee for a while and we finally found the opportunity to check it out. We came around 1pm on a weekday and there was a bit of a wait as it was only one person making drinks and serving customers. They have an extensive menu with so many specialty drinks. It was a bit of decision fatigue before finally landing on our order. I tried the bananarama chai and my friend had their lychee matcha. The matcha almost tasted completely fruity with no actual matcha taste, to the point where it came off more like a smoothie or juice than a caffeinated drink. My chai wasn't bad, but I didn't get much of the banana flavor. The space itself has a few tables and there is free WiFi as well. They always announce new seasonal drinks so I may come back if anything catches my eye.

Service was fine Cute and small and inviting…read more Ordered smoothie which was good but not sure of ingredients as it wasn't posted. Tasted really sweet so not sure if it was fresh ingredients or packaged? Then ordered small sausage burrito for $6.50. It was definitely small but because it was very tastyI was okay. Again not sure if these are packaged and then toasted. I really want them to be homemade. They were very similar to Red's Organic chicken burritos. I came here to walk to Minnehaha Falls which it is closeby

Simplicitiea is simply the best! The service is always quick and the boba is to die for! The staff…read moreare always kind and make the most delicious drinks. They also have pastries, sandwiches, and every drink your heart desires. Overall a wonderful establishment with beautiful interior! I have been coming to this establishment for the past 4 years and it has been excellent experience each visit! It is truly a must visit shop in the St. Paul area!

Simplicitea is a very cute and relaxing place to grab bubble tea and other various coffees and…read morerefreshers. The staff were extremely friendly and greeted us right away. I do like the fact that they will use black or green tea with any of their drinks. I'm not a green tea fan, so that's an important option for me. I got a black fruit tea with pineapple and passion fruit with strawberry popping bobas. The tea had a perfect blend of flavors and the boba was cooked just right. We also got a cookies and cream smoothie with tapioca. My son said it was the best one he's had! He also got a banh mi. He said it was good, but not great. The pork could have been more flavorful and it needed more cilantro. Overall, I recommend this place! Give them a try!

Nice local, neighborhood ice cream and coffee shop. Easy on street parking, good service, and a few…read moresidewalk tables made this the place to hang on a lovely Saturday afternoon. The timing didn't work for me to try ice cream, so I opted for an iced latte. The coffee had a nice flavor. It looked like they had a freezer of homemade ice cream pints for purchase. I wish I would have asked to maybe take some ice cream home to eat later. I thought about getting a shake to go but there was a sign that said their shake machine was out of order. Liked the vibe. It was clearly a popular spot with folks driving up or walking to get a cool treat. Lots of families. Good stop.

This is a very cozy location. It's right next to the Nook, which made it an easy walk over…read more Service was quick and friendly. I enjoyed my ice cream and portion to price ratio was good!

Summary: 4.25 Service, 5.0 Coffee; 4.0 Ambiance; 3.0 Location…read more My family and I stopped in this location a couple times because it was the closest one to our AirBnB while visiting family. (Full Disclosure: Caribou Coffee remains my favorite (2nd wave) coffee chain.) The store has the northern MN cabin feel, Caribou-branded merch, and their bagged coffee, in 1 lb. packaging. The baristas were friendly and helpful, patiently explaining the differences in beverages. I ordered the hot mocha, and chose real dark chocolate for the mocha portion. In my opinion, and I'm not alone, is that Caribou Coffee serves up the best hot mocha, and as a bonus, they place a couple of chocolate-covered espresso beans on the lid. Plenty of other creative mocha options are available. Each of my family members enjoyed their beverages. No food was purchased on our visits, but the store offers a selection of bagels and sandwiches. The only downside to this store is its location in a strip mall, and it's a bit smaller in size as a result. MISC Ford Parkway was named for the Ford truck plant that used to be along this road.

Plenty of much better local coffee shops with morals that support the community. Know what you are…read morefunding with your hard earned $$. DO NOT SPEND MONEY HERE.

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

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