Looking for a cool coffee shop with a great team? Check out Makwa! Visited several times and I've always been welcome and the coffee is top notch. Definitely recommend checking it out. read more

A cute spot, friendly staff and delicious coffee. I also got the vegan banana bread which was incredible! Large parking lot but it's a smaller coffee shop. I tried coming here once before to work remotely but there were no open tables and that was the case again when I stopped by Friday morning so just a heads up that it's does get busy in there. Overall, It's a great neighborhood coffee shop and I'll definitely be back. read more

Makwa Coffee - Ziigwan - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

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What's not to love about a community focused coffee shop? This place is the best! Always so welcoming and delicious coffee and baked goods too! They are located in a strip mall in Roseville so there is plenty of parking available. They have a number of tables available. Smaller but very cozy! I highly recommend their Dark Cloud- Earl grey latte with vanilla! The pop tarts here are so good and the sense of community is top notch. They even have a little free pantry in their entryway. Watch their socials for local fundraisers and others ways to help our neighbors in need! read more

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I'm glad I found this place! It's really lovely. Tucked into a modest suburban strip mall, it has all the warmth and coziness you could possibly expect from a little independent coffee shop. The latte I got was something-something-bon-bon, sorry I don't remember what it was called but I loved it. Quite sweet, which I like, but not so much as to hide the coffee. I also got one of those "Gourmet Pop Tart" things I've seen at some cafes lately; I got the last one of the day and it was still plenty fresh and tasty. The service is extremely professional & knowlegable and the dining area is like a library, tons of books and magazines to peruse. This is a beautiful coffee shop and I think you should go hang out there. read more

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Today the coffee tasted awful- burnt. I let the staff know but they didn't really acknowledge it. I paid for a refill and tried the light roast this time- it wasn't much better- I couldn't finish either cup. I think having coffee sit in the carafes makes it less fresh. I normally like this coffee shop- they have a cute ambience with books and games. Update: the manager reached out and made things right! Wonderful and kind read more

Makwa Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

Stopped in here after a recommendation from a friend. This little gem is tucked back into a little strip mall. I got a ziigwan sugar maple and it did not disappoint! There was a great selection of different coffees on the menu. They also have some baked goods to purchase as well. Barista who helped me was super welcoming. They had a decent amount of tables to work at if you'd want to work remote as well. Definitely will be back again! read more

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Absolutely delicious. First time here and I was THRILLED! The space itself is cozy and almost feels like the way Caribou coffee did before it got the corporate revamp - cozy, mn cabin. It's a smaller space, so be ready to wait for a little bit if you're wanting a table to do work. The staff was delightful, the coffee was delicious, and these amazing folx are doing LOTS to help protect our immigrant neighbors in the middle of the current crisis. Shoutout to Makwa!!!! read more

Love this little coffee shop! It's tucked away in a little suburban strip mall and has a simple, spacious interior that's great for working or just hanging out. I was very impressed by the Gimiwan Latte which has amaretto and ube but tastes like the silky-smoothest vanilla latte ever. Can't wait to try out the rest of their menu! Food options are limited, some snacks and a few baked goods. read more

Makwa Coffee - Gimiwan Latte (ube, amaretto) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

Love that they have lots of seating indoor and outdoor, wifi, a big parking lot, and lots of drink options. I stopped by to do some work and it was pretty quiet but a lot of people stopped by which means they have great drinks and food! I got their Aurora Chill drink and it was refreshing! They also had lots of book for you to read and games for you to play with friends. I would definitely come back with friends for a chill hangout. read more

Makwa Coffee - Aurora Chill - Green tea lemonade with blueberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

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Great tasting unique coffees served in a cozy and warm environment. It feels sort of like someone's den with all the books inside. Our server was super friendly and nice. read more

This is a great small local coffee shop with yummy craft lattes and baked goods. Many college students here studying on the weekends. Parking lot attached. Priced fairly and super friendly staff. read more

Only been once. I dig the decor and vibe, but my mint bonbon latte was not that great. Basically just bottled syrup, which is unsurprising of small indie shop of this size. I recommend giving this place a try, but the drinks can probably vary in quality. Edit: made it back the other day, and enjoyed the Ziigwan Sugar Maple which I enjoyed alot more, though you should definitely be prepared for oat milk read more

Makwa's the kind of shop that you might find in a big city or near a college campus, but it's in a strip mall in Roseville. Ample parking, excellent coffee and tea drinks, and the laid back welcoming vibe I love in a coffee shop. It was later in day when I visited, so I ordered a decaf coffee, which was surprisingly tasty. I don't often order decaf at coffee shops because it's usually bad, but not the case here. Excellent choices for tea as well, and I finished with an herbal. The only downside of this shop for me is it's too far to make it regularly, but when on this side of town I'll be back. read more

Makwa Coffee - coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

How anyone can give Makwa anything but five stars is mind boggling. A Native and queer owned and friendly space in the burbs of the cities. Always clean. Ziigwan is my favorite and go to drink. The other customers always smile and say hi. Great place to go in and just relax or to find a few new friends. read more

Their ube amaretto latte is everything! Hot or iced, it's absolutely divine. Highly recommend!

Came back today, another Friday afternoon and it was pretty empty. Lots of space and very friendly staff. I had the ube drink which I have no clue what the name is, but it was very delicious. Would definitely recommend trying it iced! read more

Makwa Coffee - Ziigwan Sugar Maple Latte iced - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

Great coffee shop located in Roseville. I loved that the decor was all upcycled materials. The baristas were friendly and knowledgeable. I'm not much of a coffee drinker, but they sent me in the right direction. I ended up getting a latte that they recommended and it was delicious. I will be returning. read more

Makwa Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

Great coffee drinks. Over crowded, but that means it's popular. Cozy, has a nice selection of seating options. Super nice baristas. Knowledgeable of their drinks and good suggestions. read more

Very cozy and cute coffee shop. I really appreciate how there was a huge parking lot shared with other businesses around the area. I ordered an iced caramel macchiato with oat milk which was smooth and overall okay- I would have preferred it sweeter. Overall, I think they have a good amount of flavor options to make different coffee drinks including non dairy milk alternatives which I like. Oh one thing to note- their iced drinks only comes in the bigger size, 16 oz. I also got a berry pop tart which looked better than it tasted as it was kinda dry- I would skip it. Their bakery/snack options are pretty limited but that's fine. Also seems like they close around 4pm or 5pm most days which is pretty early for me as I'm someone who likes to hang out at coffee shops but I also get it because it's kind of in a seclude spot and probably works better for their needs. I would come back and overall would rate it a 3.5/5. read more

Makwa Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

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A cozy coffee shop in the small Hamline Shopping Center. There is plenty of parking in the oversized lot. My weakness is large windows and they deliver with clear views and plenty of natural light to work or just glaze in your hazy reverie. There is a fireplace, in rememberence of the original Caribou shops before they went 'Chicago'. Service was quick, there was no line, but at least there were smiles from behind the counter. read more

Makwa Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

I love this neighborhood place. A few tables outside and many more inside but still cozy with board games and a fireplace. Locally made pastries and of course coffee available at a reasonable shop price. Counter service was friendly and helpful. But best of all lots of free parking, and quiet. read more

Great indoor setting and always enjoyable drinks. The Ziigwan is great, really jazzed up a normal latte.

not very wheelchair or stroller friendly at all the entrance is a disaster and the inside is cramped. also my coffee tastes like straight milk. didn't offer straws to mix all the stuff in the bottom read more

Makwa Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

Cozy, super nice baristas, great workspace, and my drink was super yummy! Only one bathroom, which is fine since it's not a super large cafe. read more

Makwa Coffee - Green tea lemonade with blueberry - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

Cute little shop that's nice and close to my office. The inside was much nicer than I expected. I liked the variety of tables. I got an Americano and was happy with it. Service was prompt. read more

Coffee date with friends took me out to Roseville. The inside was very cute, clean and comfy. If you are hungry for a real breakfast food this may not be the best choice, but they do have pre-rapped pastries and what looked like a rotating homemade treat of the day. The day I went was a pop tart and it was very tasty but very sweet. Great blend of lemon and fruit! I ordered the Super Bon Bon to sip on with dark chocolate mocha, pistachio and mint. It was delicious and would order it again. It's fresh crafted coffee, so expect to wait a minute for it, but the staff was super friendly and willing to answer questions. read more

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This is a quaint little coffee shop that has serious caffeine options. My husband is Native American (Choctaw) and was so excited to try a drink after the powwow in Shakopee. I got a basic Americano and it was quite good. I grew up with Starbucks, Dunn Brothers, Caribou Coffee, and Dunkin' Donuts...to be honest, I'm kinda tired of them lol. I just liked that it wasn't a chain, the staff was helpful and friendly, and the drinks were solid. People were happy to be there and answer questions that we all had. There is ample parking too, which is always a bonus. read more

Overview: Nice local coffee shop that we explored over the weekend. It's a women native independently owned coffee shop, so if you want to support local this is the spot. They didn't have a huge menu but they had all the classics and some fun drinks they've created. Looks like they just added chai to their menu so I will have to come back to try! Service was nice and friendly. Location: Really big parking lot so easy to find parking. The outside just looks like an average strip mall but the inside feels like a small coffee shop that they added some character too. Enough seating that if you want to come in and work or study it would be comfortable. They had a fireplace in the corner that really added to the coziness. Drinks/taste: I had the Aurora Chill which was a green tea lemonade with blueberry and it was very refreshing and sweet. Would be perfect in warm days. Husband had a classic cappuccino, much better than Starbucks, and we enjoyed that each hot drink came in unique mugs. They did had some food but we did try any. read more

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Great specialty drinks and cool ambiance. Good for to go or to sit. Borealis (tea and lemonade) and the rose/strawberry drinks were fabulous! read more

Cute, cozy coffee shop! Had a delicious pistachio latte, best latte I have had in a while. The barista was very kind. Def want to be back to try some of their specialty drinks. read more

This little coffee shop is super cute! The staff was friendly and helpful. It's located in a strip mall and super easy to find. It wasn't super busy which was great so we could easily find a table for our group. The coffee was tasty and the pastry was the perfect little treat that our group shared. It was a little sweet so I def couldn't eat the whole thing. Recommend to check this place out! read more

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What an inviting space! Cozy, quiet, intimate, and spacious parking. Ojibwe owned - great way to support local! The interior has a fire place and roughly 10 tables which are all great for bringing a laptop and getting work done or reading a book. Free WiFi exists! There is one larger table where a board game from the shop could be played. On the shelf, I was able to spot Catan, Caprice and Connect 4. For fall, Makwa is decorated extremely well for Halloween. They are even offering a drink called the "Basic Bee" which is a pumpkin spice and honey mash-up! The menu is standard with a smaller menu consisting of coffee drinks, tea, steamers, and lemonade. There is not a wide variety of food outside of pre-packaged pastries. Contrary, I have heard great things about the homemade pop tarts baked by another local woman owned shop called Fruit and Grain. Come and enjoy!! read more

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Makwa Coffee is a hidden gem! I'm always on the hunt for local coffee shops (especially Native-owned shops) and was excited to try this business in the Roseville area. My friends and I stopped in on a rainy Sunday afternoon in search of a cozy spot to hang out, and Makwa did not disappoint. We were lucky to snag a spot by the fireplace. The space is a little small, but it only adds to the cozy feeling. It looks like they've got some outdoor seating, so I'm excited to return when the weather is nicer! I tried the dark cloud earl grey latte and loved it. My friends seemed happy with their drinks as well. There were baked goods and also the option to order a pizza! Paired with the great collection of games and activities, this spot seems like a great place to hang all day long. read more

Makwa Coffee - Fireplace - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

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Welcome to your new favorite neighborhood coffee shop! I was highly anticipating this one opening. In a land of Starbucks and Caribous, I wanted a locally-owned option. I mean, if I'm going to fuel my caffeine addiction, I'd at least like the money to go back into the local community! Enter Makwa. Locally-owned, woman-owned, Native-owned!!! And the coffee is amazing! I got the Ziigwan Sugar Maple and it was so yummy. Well-balanced and not too sweet. The bonus? The ice cubes were cold brew! Brilliant and uncommon (it's my fav way to prepare iced coffee at home, but I can't remember getting it ever in a shop!). What really "wow"-ed me is the inside of the shop. It's BEAUTIFUL and has the best seating. I could totally see myself working from here or having a coffee meeting, and I was excited to hear about after-hours events like watch parties and rentals. So fun. Welcome to the neighborhood, Makwa! I'm excited to keep coming back. read more

Makwa Coffee - Ziigwan Sugar Maple - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

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Great staff, love the large table inside for working, free WiFi and parking lot. Yummy cold brew. Will be back to try more another time! read more

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Great service, the Crunchy Mocha was delicious and the space had a great vibe to spend some time

With all the coffee shops out there, it's nice to be able to support a small business, run by a local owner, rather than a corporation. The coffee is roasted locally, the food is sourced locally, and all of it is delicious! I appreciate that the owner takes the time to share her heritage with us, be it food or handmade products. Try the Ziigwan if you like iced coffee. If you bring kids, ask for an off-menu creation. My son loved his lemonade drink! read more

Great little coffee shop! Yummy coffee, beans for sale, and baked goods. Nice spot for working or reading. They also have a larger table for a bigger groups. Some games and books for kiddos available too! read more

Makwa Coffee - Iced oat milk latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Roseville, Minnesota

Coffee here is DELICIOUS. I had a Ziigwan Sugar Maple latte and it was so good. Service is very friendly. The inside is clean, bright, and beautiful! So happy to have a great coffee shop in the neighborhood. The one thing that I thought that missed the mark a bit was the food selection. When I went in, the food that was available was packaged surgery cookies and bakery items that didn't look very fresh or appetizing. I was for hoping for some indigenous food options-I love that this shop is Ojibwe owned, and the whole theme of the shop seems to lean that way-so it would be really awesome to have the food tie in as well! I understand that this is a very new shop-and I'll certainly be back! read more

Fun atmosphere, friendly baristas, great coffee. It was a great place to meet a friend for a chat.