This was my first time at a Capital One Café, and I really love the experience!…read more Being a Capital One credit card holder I get half off on drinks and personalized banking here. At this location, I was given a nice little drawstring bag and bag of popcorn for being a member . I still have the bag and use it constantly during my travels, which is nice ! I love going to Capital One cafés and checking them out when I'm traveling !

I had no idea we had a Capital One Cafe in MOA until I walked past this recently! I had to stop in…read moreand see what it was like. I've been into one other Capital One Cafe before, so I knew that as a cardholder, I got 50% off any drinks. Not a bad deal, especially if you're looking for a bev or somewhere to hang for a bit in MOA. SERVICE The staff at the front are very cheery and welcoming and immediately begin asking if you've been before, if you have a card, etc. They directed me to the counter to order. During my visit, the staff member at the counter was quite the opposite of energy from the front staff. They were quite backed up with a few other people's orders in front of me, and it took ~10 minutes for me to get my drink. COST I was surprised that my small matcha with oat milk and a half pump of sweetener came up to $10, so I ended up still spending $5. DRINKS They have some nice drink options, but unfortunately were out of a few of their seasonal menu items, so I opted for a matcha latte. Note that they do not sweeten their matcha so you'll need to add a pump of sweetener if you prefer that. SPACE The space is the big win here! Lots of tables, and even a few nooks that can be booked by cardholders. It was very clean and comfortable, well designed, and a great place to work for a bit or hang out. Not too loud, and plenty of seating available on a Friday. This is a good option to get a reduced-cost drink if you're a cardholder while you're MOA shopping!

Self check out makes it so easy to customize and view the menu. I like that you can see the prices…read moreon everything. It is nice that they have classic flavors but seasonal ones like a pumpkin matcha. I like that the jasmine milk tea is fragrant.

Was walking around the mall only to be met with three seperate locations of this chain in my face…read moreand everyone carrying a cup with the logo. So of course I had to check out what the hype was. The self order kiosk is a cool addition and speeds up the progress of ordering. I like how there additional toppings, but there wasn't much variety. Service was fast and I got my drinks quickly. They were average priced. I am so grateful I got 0% sugar, it wasn't too sweet and the tea was full of flavor. I loved the crystal boba and the coconut jelly was tasteless. I liked this place, but considering the price and how small the drink came out, I really wouldn't again.

Cupboard is located within the lobby of a hotel in Bloomington, MN. I was excited to try a new…read morecoffee spot and chose Cupboard as my Saturday place to try. The parking was a little confusing and I chose to park in a ramp close to the hotel. There were not many other customers at the time of ordering and I chose the matcha. My drink was very tasty and fairly priced. In addition, the service was very friendly and timely. We chose to enjoy our drinks on a nearby walking trail.

Service was quick and our barista was very kind. It was in a hotel which I was surprised by. I got…read morea vanilla latte, it wasn't my favorite latte but it was fine. There was some seating and a parking ramp.

It's funny how poor customer service completely changes your attitude towards a business you used…read moreto enjoy. I used to live in the area and when the small coffee shop opened I was so exited to have that in our community and was happy to support them - even if some coffee beverages were top dollar. I was in the area today, and decided to stop in since I no longer live in the area and wanted to enjoy a good brew. Unfortunately, the experience I had left me leaving with a bitter taste in my mouth - and it wasn't from the coffee. I thought it goes without saying, but when a customer greets you, you should greet them back, not just stare. It would be even better if your staff would greet each customer first - make them feel welcome. Maybe I'm a millennial channeling boomer energy, but for years I'm noticing the customer service disappearing from a lot of businesses. I love that connection, but I'm understanding that some people see only a paycheck and skid by with minimal customer service and that is the new way. I don't plan to visit this establishment again. I wish the barista with star tattoos would have put in enough customer service energy that she did with her impeccable makeup.

First time in this location and it was amazing! Coffee has the same quality as the other Backstory…read morelocations. This one is a little tucked in the back of Bloomington. But it's the perfect spot to study. Not super busy, and lots of seating outside and inside. I'll definitely be back here!

Came to Nomadic Café for a quick "let me get my life together" study session... and ended up…read morestaying longer than planned. That's usually how you know a spot did its job. First things first--the vibe is chef's kiss if you're into cozy, low-key, intentional spaces. It's quaint without trying too hard, and it doesn't have that loud, chaotic coffee shop energy. I was actually able to focus, which says a lot. Now what really sets this place apart? It's tucked inside Zawadi Center, and that matters. This isn't just a grab-your-drink-and-go type of café. You're surrounded by culture, community, and a space that feels like it means something. Between the event space, the restaurant, and the overall energy, it feels layered... like you accidentally found a hidden gem that locals want to keep to themselves. The refresher? Solid. Did what it needed to do. No complaints there. If I had to give a little Yelp Elite honesty: seating can be a bit limited depending on timing, and if you're someone who needs complete silence, this might not be your spot when it gets busier. It's more "focused but alive" than "library quiet." Overall, this is the kind of place you come to reset, get a little inspired, and maybe romanticize your life for a couple hours. Will I be back? Absolutely.

I haven't stumbled across many African coffee shops so I was excited to visit this place. My…read morehusband got the caramel macchiato and I got their chai. The chai was delightfully complex with notes of cardamom and other spices. Not too expensive for the sizes of the drinks. They have kiosks to order outside or you can go inside the cafe to order. There's lots of seating area with music playing in the background. I do wish there were more savory options for pastries though.

We needed to sit down for spell after walking around here for over a few hours…read more We ordered a bottle of water and got a cold brew vanilla latte. The water is as expected. The cold brew latte is good with milk. It's a super busy stop inside the mall. Pop music in the background. Service was convenient and easy.

After spending some time shopping at Community Commons, I was ready for a beverage on a Sunday…read moreafternoon. I found this Caribou Coffee that was also on the second floor and headed inside. Being at Mall of America, you are never terribly far from a Caribou Coffee. There are six of them. The problem? Trying to figure out which one to check in to on the Yelp app is super confusing. My second check-in attempt was correct. Yay! This cafe is steps away from Radisson Blu Hotel, which is connected to the mall. I would find it both cool and deadly to roll out of bed in the morning and head over to this Caribou Coffee. It's also next to J. Jill, by Nickelodeon Universe. If you spot any one of these three places, you're near this cafe. The downside of this cafe is that it closes at 3 pm on weekdays and 4 pm on weekends. Considering that the stores at this mall tend to stay open between 7 and 9 pm, cutting it short so early is a concern. There was a lineup when I got to this cafe. I stood in line. It did move relatively quickly. I got a friendly woman at the counter. She took down my phone number associated with my perks points. I then ordered a large sparkling peach black tea. I paid with a credit card. I also tipped. Done! As I waited for my drink, I browsed around. I liked the drinkware and mugs at this store. There were plenty of snacks that looked yummy and intriguing. My drink didn't take long to be prepared. I thanked the woman when I got my drink in a Christmas-themed cup and looked for a place to sit. I oddly didn't feel cozy sitting on padded stools without any back support. Instead, there were comfy couch chairs in front of this store, so I sat there and enjoyed my drink. I loved my drink. It was perfect and fizzy. I actually sat in this cozy chair for an hour, casually sipping on my drink and figuring out which stores to shop at next. My experience was positive at this cafe. I'd return whenever I'm on the second floor and in this part of the mall. (469)

Best coffee by far in town!!…read more Good beans and they roast beans to perfection old-fashioned way. Coffee has flavor galor --plus they LOVE dogs!!!

Meh, run-of-the-mill-coffee. Added cream to skim milk to make it 2%? Not sure where the grinder…read moreis/was with the pre-ground coffee, but not impressed. Beans were still roasted too dark for my taste. Could have gone to Starbucks or Caribou for the same taste. Oh well. Happy to keep a smaller business afloat. Barista was nice and friendly. Work on having the right milk and grinder next to the machine so it's at least fresh fresh.

Cool concept. I was really excited to try these because I love cream puffs. The taste was just…read moreokay, which was disappointing, and the price ($40+ for a custom 6-pack) was not worth it for the disappointing quality. Each cream puff is made to order and the staff person helping us did a fine job. I'm glad I tried it, but I won't be back.

A must have for all of the Mashle: Magic & Muscles (anime) fans out there! They serve Mash's…read morefavorite little treat, cream puffs! Quick and easy. Staff is friendly. I should have tried the original one, I suggest you do that before your venture off. Tried the ube cream puff and the ube fondant--two totally different treats! The cream puff had a yummy ube filling but the ube topping was a bit grainy. As for the fondant, don't be fooled by the name--it's not the fancy cake stuff. It's more like a soft little cake with warm ube lava inside. So good... just not sure why it's called fondant!

Had a great experience with the patient staff and a lovely honey coffee. I liked the various…read moreoptions for seating as well. It was comfortable and well suited to enjoying a drink and catching up with friends. When I'm back in the area I would definitely stop by again.

I always get a cortado every new place I go. It gives me a chance to see how well they make a shot…read moreof espresso.... They under extracted the shot a little. It was on the bitter side, but not horrible. I believe they are serving a Brazil bean and it should have a pronounced nutty/chocolate flavor at this level of roast. If the clicked those grinders down 2 notches it would probably be a much better cup. It's an industrial sort of setting, the staff was neither friendly nor rude. Just very average. The potential is there for it to be a great coffee spot!

Cool Vibe Very…read morerelaxed vibe inside, a nice departure from the noisy mall. Grabbed an ice cold water and a dark roast.

My favorite MOA Starbucks. It's always super busy but they keep it moving and the drinks are always…read moremade well. Because of aside reflux I always get cold brew (less acidic) and Starbucks has the best options to make it yummy!