Had an hour between appointments and the receptionist recommended the Astoria Cafe for excellent…read morecoffee - boy was she right! The young man at the counter offered me an extensive menu of regular coffees, espresso drinks and specialty drinks, all of which could be made hot or cold. They also have a variety of milk selections. Unfortunately, they were out of skim milk today, but he offered to tweak the amount when I told him that the main reason I usually had skim milk was to enhance the coffee flavor(and their coffee really tasted good). Additionally, he offered to make my drink in my personal cup which was great since I hate to use plastic whenever I can. This location is only a half block from United Hospital and all its various buildings and there is no good coffee within that entire complex. It's definitely worth getting a breath of fresh air and taking a block and a half stroll to have a great cup of Joe! By the way, although I tried hard not to look, their pastry case looked scrumptious, filled with homemade pies by the slice and other goodies. Since they are so close to the hospital it's really nice that they also have a lovely display of fresh cut flowers. Next time I'm down here I'm going to stop in for a meal. If the food is as good as the coffee I think I'll become a regular.

This is such a fun cafe - but be warned, it fills up fast and parking can get kinda nuts around…read morethis part of West 7th. I didn't pick up right away that you take a menu and seat yourself, which can feel a little chaotic at first, but once we sat down, we were able to settle in. My husband got the blueberry French toast and I ordered the Athena breakfast wrap. It was pretty good, but I definitely want to go back to try their crepes and treats from the baked goods case!

Cozy! Comfy! Local! Lovely! Claddagh instantly sparks joy in my heart. St. Paul is beyond blessed…read moreto have this local community shop. The baked goods, friendly staff, coffee drinks, "wisdom of the day" chalk board quotes, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, doodle journals at the bar area, etc. are all around amazing. Thank you for making each visit so magical!

I was craving a cozy coffee vibe and decided to give this place a go! It was cozy, the vibes were…read moreright, but the service was.... Interesting. This is a small coffee shop almost to the downtown area. There is neighborhood parking all around(free) just make sure you are reading the signs correctly. As I walked in, it had such a cozy and welcoming feeling. The brick, smell of coffee and people chatting really gave this a classic coffee shop vibe! Almost like being in a book! The service... i asked for my coffee iced and to have oat milk. Neither of those requests were fulfilled. Now, I do like hot coffee, so I didn't complain and I will say the coffee was delicious. The temp was perfect for drinking right away. I am lactose intolerant, so I didn't realize I didn't get my oat milk until after I left if you catch my drift haha. The person taking my order seemed frazzled and wasn't very friendly. I had also ordered another baked goods but I guess she didn't hear because upon checking my receipt, it wasn't listed. It wasn't overly busy, but may be she was new? Not sure, but it did leave a bit of a bad taste for this place. The scone was very tasty and I would recommend getting it warmed up. I would give this place a try again, but it's not a place I plan to visit again soon.

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. I love this place so much that instead of walking two…read moreblocks from my home to Nina's on Selby & Western, I preferred to walk the near mile down Selby to Dale ST, because Claddagh is FAR SUPERIOR! Better drink preparation on the part of the baristas, who are friendly and became familiar faces to me. There's something comforting about seeing the same people working everyday. I have great confidence in the knowledge and abilities of the current staff. Their espresso has a unique flavor that I love. They also have special monthly drinks that are fun to try if you get tired of ordering the same thing and need a little inspiration. Their bakery items are always fresh and delicious. I'm fairly positive everything is baked from scratch in-house. One of my favorites is their scones, which come with little containers of lemon curd, raspberry jam, and Devonshire cream for spreading. Their monster cookies are incredible. They also have Big "Mini" Donuts, which are downright sinful in the amount of pleasure they create in one's mouth. Apart from their great service, I was absolutely delighted by the fact that they have both recycling and compost receptacles available to customers. I believe their to-go cups, utensils, and cup sleeves are compostable, and their cup-lids recyclable. These things matter to me, and I'm glad it matters to them too! They keep dog treats on hand for customers who come with their pooches, and they keep a water dish outside during the warmer months. I love that! Oh, and they offer online ordering-ahead!

Want to love this place, but the servers all act like Lily from DuoLingo. I don't ask for a lot, a…read more"Good Morning ", a smile and a "Thank you" would be great.

Stopped by Yellowbird to meet up with some friends and had a decent experience…read more The prices felt really high, around $10 for a small latte with one flavor, and it didn't quite live up to that. It didn't have much espresso, so it ended up tasting more like flavored milk. They do offer a nice variety of milk options at no extra charge, which is a plus. but still the drinks are very expensive for what you get. There's some seating inside and parking behind the building, which makes it convenient. The shop was cute but on the smaller side also the tables weren't very clean when we were there. The staff wasn't overly friendly and didn't make it feel especially welcoming.

Such a cute coffee shop! I love the yellow and bird decor. Super friendly staff. Delicious coffee…read moreand so many gluten free options! Street parking is easy. I will be back

We love Amore Coffee, honestly we ended up swinging by to support them during all of the ICE…read moreactivities in January, but due to quality, vibe, and friendliness we've now made it a staple. I've tried a few coffees but the one we keep coming back to is the chai latte. They're not overly dusty like some other places chais and they are consistently good. It's one of the best I've had in the twin cities. They do weekend tutoring if you need it and host alot of activities for patrons. The staff is always friendly and we love stopping in for our once-a-week coffee shop stops.

Very nice coffee shop with good pastries and cookies. The coffee is very flavorful and the ambience…read moreis nice.

Wonderful spot to study! the ambience is great, close to a modern dark academia vibe. Plenty of…read moreseating and tables! I think my friend and I were there for 3ish hours and didn't really feel interrupted or distracted by surrounding noise. -egg coffee: egg cream was the right amount of sweet but beware bc the coffee is SUPER caffeinated. I don't feel jittery or anything by coffee that much anymore but 1/3 of the way through this coffee and i was WIRED. -banhmini (banh mi panini): very good! regular banh mia usually have too much bread for my liking so this was a nice alternative. would recommend!

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.

This place is absolutely amazing. I genuinely think this was one of the best places I found while…read moreliving in the cities. The staff is always pleasant and helpful. The paninis are tasty. The bakery section is so delicious that there should be an addiction warning taped to the pastry display case. They've got all different sorts of coffee orders too, so if you need your morning fix, you're set. The place is always crowded, which is a sign that it's a well-loved hangout and eatery of the community. However, it does mean that you could be standing for a little while until a table opens up. Space always does open though, it's just that sometimes patience is required. However, it's always worth it to enjoy the good vibes and delicious food. Free parking can also be hard to find as most street side parking is full all hours of the day. Be prepared to walk a little ways or to pay the small fee to park behind the building. This is the heart of the Twin Cities though, so this should not be surprising. If I could give this place fifty stars instead of five, I would. The only reason I had to stop eating here was developing celiac disease. For those of you with free will and without gluten troubles, definitely make your way here. I cannot say enough good things about this gem.

I finally came in on a weekend morning to meet up with a friend. I enjoyed my coffee and the…read moredifferent options for treats. There is a decent amount of seating for a place in its location which was nice so I could visit for a couple hours with my friend. I am still surprised I never went here when I was living in St. Paul for so many years. The somewhat annoying thing is that there used to be a free parking lot, and now they charge for it.

Excellent food. The Mortadella sandwich and flan were excellent. My husband enjoyed the ham and…read morecheese too. The sandwiches are freshly made to order and the flan really was excellent. There is a little market and also a deli case so you can bring home some unique items. Julio was really helpful and we will definitely be back. Free parking in the lot or on the street.

This was very, very good! We got a bunch of things to go. The only reason why I gave it 4 stars…read moreinstead of 5 was because it took over 40 minutes to get the food. I'm willing to assume someone didn't show up to work and they got unexpectedly overwhelmed. I will totally go back, maybe lower my standard for service, because the food was worth it. Coxinha (chicken croquette) - Amazing! Cheese Bread - Meh, but have always wanted to try. Glad I did! Chicken with cheese empanada - Not my favorite of the bunch, but fresh! Mortadella - My favorite, especially with the outstandingly tasty green sauce. Pernil (pork sandwich) - Came with a lovely green butter spread. Also very good! With tip, this came to just over $50, but now I know what I prefer and how to order in the future. Totally worth it!