The barista was really helpful and took the time to explain the deliciousness of their nitro coffees and gave me his recommendations. Really cool ambience and lots of comfortable seating. Great place to either come and chat with friends or do work. Had the Marko Polo and it was really delicious, strong hints of salted caramel and now I'm really hyper from the caffeine! read more

Quixotic Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Quixotic has good coffee, gives me a 20% discount for being a St. Kate's student, and also has beer and wine for when I need a break after class. I usually come here to get work done - sometimes the music is too loud. Sometimes my espresso beverage gets too cold too fast, sometimes I can't find a place to sit. BUT I keep coming back because I like the brightness, the immense amount of outlets, and the discount on tasty lattes. Will keep coming back once I leave St. Kate's. read more

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Coffee was really good! It's very comparable to other small coffee shops all over the city. The price for a latte always shocks me, it was almost six dollars and really the coffee didn't taste like anything special. The parking was a pain and it took me almost 10 minutes of driving around to find a parking spot on the street, and this isn't the greatest place to do homework. However, the staff were friendly and overall I had a good experience. read more

They remodeled or redesigned the inside and it looks GREAT! What a wonderful atmosphere to work. Unfortunately the tables are so close, it's not ideal for a private conversation among girlfriends. It's actually uncomfortably close, and awkward to talk knowing that the man on his computer next to me can hear every word. I ordered The Big Sandy, which was overly sweet for my taste. On the contrary, my friend ordered the mocha which had little flavor and no sweet at all. The mugs that our coffees came in seemed awfully small for $5. It made me wonder if the 'to go' cups give you more. I know I get more coffee at other coffee shops for $5. I will likely not be back anytime soon. It's not worth the hassle to find parking in that area. read more

Quixotic Coffee - The Big Sandy - very pretty, but a bit sweet and too small for $5. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Why didn't I try to make it here sooner?! Beautiful remodel, and amazing vibe at Quixotic. The place just has great energy and super friendly people. I love everything about the space, especially the big bar by the window. It's perfect for those of us who prefer to stand at our computers to work (and to get in those Fitbit steps). Nitro coldbrew, I should have discovered you months ago. Two things to note. 1. This isn't a quiet shop, so plan accordingly. On the plus side, no one seemed bothered by my marching, nor when I made a few calls. So, for me, *perfect*. 2. Parking. If there is legal parking for over 2hrs, I failed to find it. I'll need to plan better the next time I come and plan on staying all afternoon. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Ham and cheese croissant and Nitro coldbrew - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

A few times I visited this cozy place, I have enjoyed their covfefe. A good selection of lattes, plain iced or hot brew or nitro brew covfefe. The place always crowded with folks enjoying their time inside or by the patio. A good place to hang out if you live in the Highland Park area of St. Paul. read more

Met family on our way back to the airport-had a beautiful cappuccino and a cold brew. The cold brew was bitter which is exactly the opposite flavor a cold brew should have. My hubs said the espresso in his cappuccino needed lots of sweetener to get rid of his bitter cup(and he Loves strong smokey coffee). Sooooooo maybe not the best beans at this cafe....or it's just not our cup of tea ‍ On a good note, it had a great atmosphere and it was the perfect spot for our meet up with my nephew, his wife and two year old. Not too loud and frantic as some coffee places can be. read more

This place is excellent! I love trying out new little coffee shops and this place was great to check out. I tried their nitro coffee and it was actually pretty tasty. Wish it was served in a chilled glass to keep it colder, but the fact that they offer the nitro coffee is pretty dang awesome! The staff is so friendly! I was going for a work event and am not familiar with parking so i called to ask for recommendations. They were SO helpful! They really made me feel like a valued customer! The venue was a little warm however and by 12 they were pretty picked over with baked goods. But I will definitely be back! read more

This place has been on my radar for a while and I'm glad I was in the area today to grab some coffee with my friend! The coffee was delicious! The barista recommended me something called Marco Polo... or something among those lines, and I LOVED it! If you're like me and usually get vanilla lattes when trying a new place just to be safe, I would encourage you to get this because it was delicious. There's LOTS of tables to get together with people or get some work done. The place was packed when I got there but we found a table anyways! The bathroom is nice and clean. There's a bigger room with a table you can reserve in the back. It's very instagram-worthy :-) The parking isn't the greatest but I always park in residential places when going anywhere anyways. I'll be back for sure! read more

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coffee was so delicately made and had hints of deliciousness in every sip. I had the nitro cold brew and it gave me good energy but not a huge crash read more

I'm on the hunt for the best South Minneapolis/Saint Paul coffee shop to work remotely from. Big fan of this coffee shop. It's almost always packed, although they have plenty of tables, counters and even a private room that can be reserved. Their drinks are good and run about the same price as any other coffee shop in the Twin Cities. The vibe is trendy and clean, with subway tile walls, cement floors and wood tables. I usually order the green tea latte and a snack on the side. They also serve nitro cold brew coffee and teas, and kombucha. Big fan. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Green tea matcha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Superb quality donut (GF). Service was fast and welcoming. Very rustic indoor area. Loved it! My kind of place. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Monkey bread & gluten free Donut! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Charming morning stop free a walk along the Mississippi River this morning. Hard Rock music playing added to the quixotic ambiance of this stop. My barista wasn't especially friendly however the next person in line was clearly a regular and a lively greeting and extended conversation about family ensued. Fresh pastries were being stocked in the case which looked delicious! Comfortable interior with a variety of seating including a small meeting room. Worth a visit! read more

Best coffee we've tried in MN so far! The açaí bowls are amazing and the staff is friendly. We're definitely coming back.

Super cool space with tons of booths. The coffee is excellent but dont order non-fat cause they dont have it. They do a great almond cappucino though. There arent any bagels but they have some other cakey things. And also some breakfast sandwiches. A little bit pricey but i guess you can expect that in this area. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tried the Nitro Brew Coffee. It was my first time having this kind of coffee. They put cold brewed coffee in a wine glass. Quixotic Coffee are also known for their doughnuts, parfaits, salads, and sandwiches. The staff were quick to bring me my food. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

First time being at this place. Wonderful atmosphere. Best latte I have had. Classic taste with hint of nuttiness and no bitterness. Froth adding a smooth passing through the whole sip. Employees are friendly and welcoming to a Minnesota winter outside. Only complaint is how crowded it is, which I can now see after this delightful visit. Will be back back with thirst and a book! read more

Coffee beer and wine lovers should add this place to their list. When you walk in the counter space is very open allowing you to have a chance to explore the menu without feeling rushed or in the way. They offer table, booth and high counter seating which is nice if you need to study or just want to catch up. This place was busy when we went so we waited a few minutes for a seat but they do offer drinks to go if the place is crowded. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Absolutely loved this coffee shop. Plenty of seating, perfect lighting, great atmosphere to get a little studying in, or just to enjoy a nice cup of coffee. I had the cold brew and a fresh baked scone. Delicious. If I could change one thing, it'd be that it's closer to where I currently live 100/10 read more

This is a cute and cozy coffeeshop, I didn't really like my cold brew, but the donuts I had were pretty good. I'm hoping to come back soon to find a drink better to my liking. Staff was friendly and were excellent at making good social distancing available. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I have a rare autoimmune disease that ten years ago forced me to stop drinking coffee. I can't start drinking it again or I could die, literally. Try the nitro cold brew, though, it's really good. read more

One americano. One cappuccino. Great! Nice baristas! Awesome atmosphere. The coffee tastes great. Try it out! read more

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I tried to have their coffee several times and finally i tried their coffee, Mocha and Matcha latte... Not only Taste was good but also latte arts.. Beautiful.... read more

Quixotic Coffee - Mocha and Matcha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Quixotic is really a quality shop. With a variety of coffee and smoothie options, scones and pastries, there seems to be something for everyone. My oat milk latte was decent... Not delicious, but I wanted to try oat milk and I'm glad that I did! I'm trying to say this in a nice way, but some of the people at Quixotic seem a bit, well pretentious. They definitely seem like they know what they were doing, I'd say, but let's be a little more humble! I liked the place a lot, I just didn't feel super welcome. There is a lot of space here to sit and work, including a room that it seems you can reserve. read more

The atmosphere was amazing! Great WiFi (password: goodcoffee). I was there late and only had their wine but I'll definitely be back for their caffeine! read more

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Pretty chill coffee shop. Relaxing atmosphere with very woody accents. Quite a few tables for doing work. Very airy as well. Parking is street side. I had a nitro cold brew and I liked it. I usually grind/brew my own coffee but the cold brew was pretty tasty here. Come here to chat, relax or study. This place allows you to do so without feeling cramped. read more

One of my new discoveries around the twin city which has awesome coffee and the atmosphere to get things done. The little booth provide a little privacy for conversations and the music in my opinion is in the just right volume/style. I wouldn't mind drive a while to come here just to have a productive day with some delicious snacks and drinks. Other than the coffee, the chia parfait is must-try ;) read more

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Tried the white lightening, nitro, lavender latte, and vanilla latte. None of it was that good. Cute place though.

Great coffee and food. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. I would highly recommend for a pleasant study spot or coffee with friends! read more

Quixotic Coffee - Their special. Blueberry latte! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Coffee-lovers, rejoice, I say! Quixotic Coffee, it's easy to say that is as good as the hype surrounding it, but try saying that name on the other hand? And unlike other places which "take caffeine seriously", the only attitude I received from the staff was pure sweetness. Extra points for their cute little button down shirts and ties - maybe a bit pretentious, hey after all they did describe their coffee as being a "Romantically brewed coffee at an impractical pace" I'll never forget how a few years ago at Ninth Street, some hipster-asshole-ista sided me up and down and frowned before handing over one very expensive, espresso-based drink, to-go. Oh the judging. But thanks to new, friendly alternatives like Quixotic coffee, I don't have to subject myself to emotional abuse just to get a little buzz. I gave them a try a few days ago, after hearing about them from Angry Catfish! The two options I tried (latte and macchiato) were excellent. Beautifully pulled, the foam made me close my eyes for a while, it was so blissful. The pastries I've tried were good, too. They have a room in the back in which you can use as a conference room, free of charge - except they urge that you make an appointment, though walkins are welcome. Did you guys hear me? A conference room in a coffee shop! Ingenious! Why didn't they think of this before? They use all local stuff (except the coffee which is Mad Cap Coffee) - local Minnesotan honey, and autumn wood farm milk. If that sort of things really peaks your interest. They get their pastries from cake eater bakery. These cupcakes are worth throwing away your workout! They are worth...cellulite! I still am dreaming about the dreamsicle, the s'mores and lemon lavender cupcakes. They are perfection in a tiny frosted cupcake holder. I haven't bothered with the cookies. I make notable exceptions for the double chocolate. I can't even think about these distractions because of THE CUPCAKES, PEOPLE! THE CUPCAKES!! The lemon lavender, which I had NO desire to try, made me a believer. I suddenly acknowledged why small frosted cakes were a national phenomenon. But I digress, really - it really is all about the coffee; which is up on the same level of Intelligentsia, Counter Culture, Blue Bottle, Four Barrel - all of which I've had the pleasure of trying. I have nothing disappointing to say about this coffeehouse. I love what they offer and I love the way they do it. I love high ceilings, and the colour red. If only Quixotic Coffee was in my neighbourhood, I would just bring a cot there, because I would never leave. read more

Sometimes I feel like such a coffee whore. Making appearances and curating romances with all the third-wave coffee shops in town. Whatever, judge me, I'm not ashamed. Today's romance was brewing with Quixotic. We first met at the Yelp launch party years ago. Back then the place was mainly unfinished, pretty bare bones, but the coffee even at that point was really good. I was so glad to return (albeit years later) to see how the place had progressed. Comfy couches, lots of tables, and some killer art. Oh, and how the coffee was even better than I remembered. I mean, you know it's going to be good when you order a cappuccino, and don't hear back for awhile. Only to realize the barista had taken his delicate time to craft the most perfect cappuccino. The process was quite romantic, his trade a labor of love. You pay for a drink, but really receive a product of passion. This shop is really great, and I love the neighborhood it is featured in. Plenty of places to walk around to, catch a movie, and of course get caffeinated and catch up with a friend. Quixotic, I'm sure we'll have many more rendezvous. read more

Quixotic was great coffee. The lattes are so smooth, the cappuccinos perfect. The people that work there often seem a bit introverted, but get them talking about coffee, and they are knowledgeable and genuine. Now, the vibe. I would say its good for getting work done. I don't think its a very comfortable place for say, a date or a cozy night, but it seems very productive. I DO come here on dates, but only because its surrounded by a bunch of cute shops. read more

I've been here a few times now and I must say, I'm a fan. When friends want to meet for coffee in the cities, I ask "Have you ever been to Quixotic?" If not, I suggest it. Great organic, free-trade coffee joint to chill and hang out. Different than you're average Caribou. Each drink is served in a real coffee/tea mug. Everything is freshly made/steeped, not to mention the staff here has some MAD SKILLZ! (Yes, the "Z" was on purpose.) Those leaves, hearts, elephants, who knows...that is some serious talent. Super zen atmosphere. Great music. Comparable to "The Current, 89.3. read more

I'm split on this place. The first time I went in (attempted to go in) was one of the first days they were open as Quixotic Coffee. The help was pretentious, their costumes ridiculous, and the prices had gone up. I walked back out. I tried it again a month later. The costumes were gone, the staff was reserved... I can handle that. In the end they made us a set of phenomenal hot chocolates. Really spectacular stuff. I gave them a 3 of 4 because they are 1 for 2 thus far. I'll come back and up my review status if they can keep it up and help out the interior. It's barren enough to make for an uncomfortable experience sitting in the window. read more

The coffee here is great, the ambiance is awesome. My main problem is that the staff doesn't seem to be friendly. I couldn't even get a simple thank you at the hand off plane or a greeting when I entered. read more

Good coffee and everyone is very nice. Unfortunately, if you're not a regular customer, service is slow. I came in 2 days in a row per my friend's recommendation and ordered an Americano. The first day, after watching several people who came in after me receive their drinks, I asked about mine and they told me they gave it to another customer. The next day I came in and ordered the same drink and again waiting for regulars who came in after me to receive theirs I finally received my drink. Too bad. Otherwise, 5 stars. read more

The new remodel is exquisite. There are few shops in the city that can compete with this level or craftsmanship and presentation. The staff are all very friendly and have always been helpful. Craftsmanship on the coffee itself is top tier. This not the shop for you if you want some super sugary 6 pump mocha. Instead come enjoy the product of a few professional baristas and a dedicated staff. There are many regulars whom the staff can and do greet by name. It's perfectly acceptable to have business meetings and hang out for extended periods of time. As they continue to grow in popularity it's going to be interesting to see how they adjust to accommodate such an impassioned crowd and loyal customer base. Do yourself a favor and try the Kombucha. It's good for you and you will be pleasantly surprised if you're looking for a cool drink read more

I had just finished a warm 40-degree walk in January at Minnehaha Falls and was looking for a coffee shop close by to grab a small cup a cup of coffee. I came across this coffee shop on YELP and began to read the reviews. I quickly began to notice that everyone kept raving about the Matcha Lattes. I decided to stop in and grab one. Believe me, the reviewers did not lie! This was the first Matcha Latte I have ever had and I am pretty confident it will be one of the best. The Matcha was lovely and grassy, as it should be, and was not bitter. It was so smooth and delicious that I immediately regretted not ordering a larger size. The ambiance was nice with its modern rustic hip charm. Seating was abundant, but because it was busy that day (Sunday afternoon) not much seating was available. I LOVED this place and will be back again!! ONE CON: Parking. read more

Yum! Came over here to enjoy some coffee as we waited for a table next door at Highland Grill. I ordered a mocha and husband ordered a latte, both were beautiful and spot on. The younger man working was very sweet, and made beautiful drinks. We would def go back just to enjoy a coffee and talk, we didn't try any of the food. read more

Quixotic Coffee - Beautiful Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

First impressions: trendy, clean, great space to work and get some things done, and one hell of a delicious Cortado. I will be back to try some more beverages and maybe even some snacks for sure. read more