I've been around the area a lot recently but never seen this coffee shop until I saw it on TikTok…read more I got an iced vanilla latte and an iced chai, both were very flavorful. The atmosphere of the shop makes you want to chill out for a while. The staff were very friendly and curates the music with vinyls. In the front the garage door was open. In the back, was a couch with a PlayStation 2 & 3 and a GameCube. Great spot would go again!

I love the matcha lattes at thesis - both hot and iced. I am a big fan of matcha in general! The…read morequality of the matcha here is fantastic, and I like that their default is unsweetened.

"Uncommon Grounds" used to be my (almost) daily retreat after work for over ten years. I moved away…read moreand came back to visit it. Eleven years later the magic is still there. The best part is that my favorite table is available as well. The place got some upgrades but also retained its historical charm. Dale, the owner is still around. The staff is chill. Oh, my! I love it!

I love chai. I love the flavor of all the spices and how it warms me up. I even make my own chai…read morefrom scratch with spices from my local Indian market, and when I feel fancy, I pour my chai from one cup to another like a chaiwala to froth my chai. So when I passed the sign here that said "Warm Scones, Great Chai", I knew I had to try it! It's located kitty-corner from Isles Bun & Coffee, so you can always pick up more pastries from there after if you're not feeling like having a scone. We were the first customers of the day, and the gentleman that opened the door for us was very friendly. I think the interior was very cute, it was very cozy and has a homey vibe, but with seating that looked like it was from a Marie Calendars or Bakers Square. It was super quiet in there, no background music. I was kind of afraid to talk and felt like I should whisper like I was in a library. I got the Uncommon Chai and a chai scone. While the scone was ok, the chai was underwhelming. It just tasted like hot milk with a sprinkle of chai flavors somewhere in there. I could barely taste any cardamom, cinnamon or clove as is common in chai. I would say this is probably a MN interpretation of chai, definitely not authentic. Kind of like my family's former Chinese restaurant in southern MN. Not authentic, but rather a Midwest version of Chinese food. The cafe is in an old house, so this place is not wheelchair accessible from what I could see.

I ended up at this coffee bar after a little digging. I learned that Curioso Coffee Bar's approach…read moreto sourcing beans was shaped by the founder's time in Panama, where he roasted his own coffee using beans sourced directly from local producers and sold at his café. I know firsthand that coffee is king in Panama, so I figured anything inspired by their incredible coffee culture had to be worth trying. I visited Curioso on an early Sunday morning and immediately found it special. Not just for its coffee, but for the ambiance, service, and overall vibe. Curioso is a large, welcoming space that's part coffee bar, part brewery. I was immediately impressed by the variety of entertainment for all ages: arcade games, pool tables, dart boards, a skee-ball machine, board games, and even claw machines. Seating options are abundant, from cozy couches to tables and high-tops. There's a toddler play area and a library filled with books for all ages. The space feels family-friendly and is warm, welcoming community gathering space for all. I noticed flyers for free community events Curioso hosts, like Sunday Morning Yoga and Tuesday Trivia nights. The service was equally warm! The barista, although managing a busy Sunday morning solo, took her time to explain coffee options, highlight weekly specials with her own recommendations, and describe the pastries in partnership with Fruit & Grain and Bagels from St. Paul Bagelry. Oat milk is the standard for all their drinks! (Which I loved) We tried two speciality lattes: the "Butter Luck Next Year" (iced) and the "Blue Ribbon Peach Pie" (hot). Both were exceptional! Strong, robust, and delicious. Alongside, we also enjoyed an "Everything" handpie and a "Blueberry Lemon Curd" pop tart. Both pastries were out of this world delicious! I loooooved this pairing. I'm a sucker for savory, so the "Everything" handpie reigned supreme for me. Although I don't have a fur-baby (yet), I would like to include that Curioso is fur-friendly. I'm looking forward to returning several more times!

I visited Curioso recently as part of my 'Sip Scouter' coffee passport book…read more Knocking off just one star because the barista didn't know anything about this coffee passport book (but also giving them benefit of the doubt as they may have been new) and it seemed to take a bit for my drink even though the place was empty. I ordered one of their seasonal specials--the banana cream pie latte. It was very good. The ambiance was OK. Smaller seating area and located in a strip mall. Although my drink was good it wasn't necessarily something to write home about. I might come here again if in the area and in need of a coffee, but probably not a place I will necessarily seek out.

The closest thing you'll get to biting heaven, in my opinion :) They won best cinnamon roll for a…read morereason! Some paid street parking available nearby! The interior of the space is small, and fills up quickly most days, especially weekends! Staff have the conveyor belt moving and you can expect quick and efficient service! Definitely not as aesthetic of a spot as other Twin Cities coffeeshops and bakeries, but you probably aren't headed there for the decor. What the space lacks in visual appeal, it more than makes up on in taste! The Cinnamon Bun is extra large, perfectly baked with crispy exterior and chewy inside, smothered in the best frosting you've ever had! Pair it with your favorite coffee order and your morning just got a million times better! Don't hesitate to venture into their other offerings as well...the caramel roll is top notch! This spot should be on anyone's MUST VISIT list when coming to the Twin Cities! Walk around nearby Lake of the Isles after for the perfect day!

Wow!!! This place is amazing and they have their cinnamon buns down to a science !! so fluffy and…read moreflavorful in every bite ! Every time I go and have the cinnamon buns, I experience extreme happiness and am overwhelmed with joy. You cannot go wrong! The ambience of this place is great. It's loud and always super busy, but it's pretty much meant to be taken to go anyways so that doesn't bother me at all. I highly recommend the classic cinnamon buns and ordering extra frosting on the side because it's so dang delicious! This is one of the spots I allow myself to just indulge to the fullest because it's THAT good ! Can't wait for my next bite !!!

Cozy cute space with amazing pastries. I could not decide which one i should get among all looking…read moreso good. Nice cozy music and not too loud as the space is large enough. People are having a meeting, working on computer and enjoying with feiends and family. High end pastries such as kouign amann, monkey bread, strawberry pizza kind of pie.. very good I had a pie with kale+goat cheese+Califlower. Very fluffy pie and well made. I liked the service- anyone at the bakery counter is very kind and explains really well. First stop in Minneapolis MN. Very good impression of the city. Thank you

3.5/5 Tried their…read morebasil matcha special and it was fine. Some places to sit this time around which was great, patio was nice and there were many dogs to oggle. Ordering was fast and a little hectic due to how close the registers are together and then our drinks took a little bit but I was fun to watch them get made

Absolutely delicious coffee and breakfast sandwiches were also on point !…read more Got a latte with a Black Sea salt rim and it was absolutely delicious! They also have homemade stickers and coffee beans from different countries ! The service was quick and the ambiance was very cute -- highly recommend the salted caramel bourbon latte ! Yummyyyy!

Corner Coffee is not usually somewhere we go because their flavors aren't my taste. Not saying…read morethey're bad, just not my speed. However, my boyfriend and I have been getting into matcha lately so we've been trying out all of our old spots again! Corner Coffee is a cute space with a friendly staff! They sell things from small artists which I love. Definitely somewhere you could sit and work! I'm not a matcha expert but we really enjoyed this one! We thought it could've had a slightly stronger matcha flavor but it was pretty well balanced. I would definitely come and get another one soon! Also we love whatever milk they use for strawberry milk

This is a very cute space with a lot of small table options for working or studying from a coffee…read moreshop. It was my first time in a Spyhouse and the barista working was so helpful in navigating the menu and making drink recommendations. I ended up selecting the Cherry Styles which reminded me of a cherry tootsie pop - delicious. They had outlets readily available and guest WiFi. I found free street parking just a block away and think this will be a new regular spot for me.

The vibe here is classic coffee house. Relaxing, lots of morning light streaming in, exposed brick…read morewalls, chill music playing. They also have a lot of places to sit, which can be lacking in many coffee shops. The espresso I ordered was pretty good, too. What I did not like at all was the wait time. I was there for over 15 minutes from getting in the 3 person line to leaving with my espresso. The staff were doing their best, but it seemed like they needed another person helping out as the 2 people were running about doing lots of extra stuff.

Caffetto is the quintessential Minneapolis coffee shop--they've got tasty, reasonably priced drinks…read more(including a robust selection of teas both hot and iced), good hours, and a real fun punk cafe vibe (lots of fun graffiti and vintage pinball machines). I think Caffetto kind of corners a market that no one else has by being open so late--most coffee shops are barely open past noon, and they're open until midnight! I've personally spent many a late night there finishing up work--it's a really cozy atmosphere, and the selection of pinball machines in the basement are the perfect study break activity. The staff are all great and even when there's a line, they get through it quick and are still able to offer great recommendations--while I usually prefer an iced green tea with no ice, I've tried the lattes, cold press, Thai coffee, and hot chocolate and have genuinely never had a bad drink here. The only thing is to make sure you watch your step if you're walking in the basement--even though it has seating and pinball and the bathroom, it's more of an unfinished space with uneven flooring and I personally rolled my ankle and fell there last year haha.

I jetted from work early to try this coffee shop because I needed a change of scenery and…read more.. well... it's Tuesday. :) I was surprised to find that the cafe was packed at 2:30 in the afternoon, but got lucky enough to snag an intimate table in the corner, perfect for reading a book in peace! I had a triple decaf almond milk latte that tasted like it was caffeinated to me but didn't give me the buzz I'm so addicted to, that's when you know it's a good decaf. I love the coziness and the unique artwork in Caffetto. I look forward to coming back at an earlier hour to feed my addiction. But it's great to know I have a go to coffee shop for those afternoon cravings where the decaf tastes just as delightful! UPDATE- 2 hours later: there's additional seating and a pinball machine room in the basement, glad I went downstairs to the bathroom.

Came here on a Friday night for a few drinks and food…read more Good vibes in here. Love the location of the place. The ambiance is relaxed, low light as soon as you walk in and the place is buzzing with energy. The food and drinks here are amazing. Got some oysters to share.. so fresh and light, with all the fixings just as you would like. Perfect. Also the fries were chefs kiss. Super light and fluffy and flavorful.. always a perfect addition to any meal! I got the short rib and lemme tell ya... super good. Packed full of flavor, good quality meat.. very good! Wouldn't change much about it. It was a larger, more filling dish, and this with the addition of the apps was more than enough. I got my typical grey goose club soda lemon lime and they were actually served fairly strong ( will never complain about that lol). Waitress was good.. she definitely checked on us a lot, I wish that she would checked on us a bit less because it did become a bit much at a certain point. I would definitely come back here!

Service-food-ambiance. The best mussels we've ever had -…read morespicey and soooooooo delicious. I literally could just eat the broth with bread. Staff was so personable, great suggestions and cared. Wish this place was in Houston. Would eat here weekly. And the wine, the mussels and the wait staff were amazing!

Stellar service!! I was going to get a pre-made drink because I didn't want to make my own and the…read moreone I picked had lychee-my favorite. They were all out of lychee-the whole reason I went so minus one star for that. The wonderful person working recommended the desert pear. So I did a make your own freeze with desert pear and passion fruit and lychee jelly-so delicious!!! Compostable straws-excellent! I'm so happy Sencha is still there in Uptown! And service was super!

Great tea place for boba and loose leaf tea lovers! We had the taro milk tea and matcha lemonade…read more The taro MT wasn't too sweet and the taro flavor was apparent. My friend said the matcha lemonade had more of a lemon and matcha flavor. We thought it was odd the menu board gave the option of "hot" or "iced" for lemonade since lemonade is never hot. Plenty of seating, most of which was open. They have loose leaf teas and other merch for sale. I bought a boba sticker for $1! Service was friendly. Only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that there was no AC (or it was broken?). Given how humid it was, the cool air would have felt good. I don't live in the area but would come back if I did, especially if the weather was cooler.