I can't believe I have yet to review Quixotic, as it has been my favorite Twin Cities coffee shop for years now. The atmosphere is great, and there are ample seating options (though you will still find it full on most weekends). My sister and I love to spend mornings into afternoons sitting and chatting while sipping our lattes. The husband and I get to go coffees on the weekends, when they have a larger selection of baked goods, which the husband loves. The staff is friendly and creates a very welcoming space. Highly recommend. read more

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Overall, I had a very pleasant experience at Quixotic Coffee this morning with a dear friend. I ordered the "Tangerine Ginger" tea over ice and my friend had a latte. The barista was very friendly and accommodating to put my hot tea over ice! There was a calm atmosphere with most customers either working or chatting with friends. My tangerine ginger tea was tangy and refreshing, perfect for the warm weather today! read more

Quixotic Coffee - Tangerine ginger herbal tea over ice - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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New to the area and decided to try this place based on reviews. The 1/2 and 1/2 was almost empty so I asked for more. The girl working there rudely said "there's still some in there and I'll refill when it's empty". After I poured the drop (literally) into my cup she decided she'd refill. There are too many other places to go to then go back here read more

Had a Cortado, very good highly recommended... Nice place to hang out. I have been to a lot of coffee shops recently and thought that this Cortado was well above average. read more

Throughout my college experience I always was searching for the perfect coffee shop to get work done. I'm annoyed that it took me until 4 years post grad to find one, because this place is it! Quixotic has the perfect mix of background noise, music and chatter but not overbearing. The coffee itself is very good & I will be going back! read more

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This is a great little coffee shop for a variety of reasons. First off, the drink selection is awesome. I had an iced tea which they freshly brewed and my husband had a Nitro Coffee which he liked. They have fresh pastries from Patisserie 46 and donuts from Mojo Monkey. A new addition to the menu is the açaí Bowles, although I haven't tried those yet. They have decent seating if you want to come here for a meeting or to study and they even have an enclosed study room you can reserve if you want. The only downside is parking. A lot of the street parking in the area is only one hour and can be difficult to find a spot depending on the time of day. I'll definitely be back and will be adding this to my list of good study spots. read more

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I have always passed by Quixotic but today was the day I decided to go inside. The interior feels very welcoming and hip with plants and a black and white/neutral theme. The service was good with the cashiers being nice and the time to make my drink being under 5 minutes. I ordered a carmel latte with an extra shot of espresso and it was DELICIOUS! The caramel flavor was able to shine through even with her being added espresso. I am one who doesn't really love coffee and was nervous about this drink being too strong, but the drink didn't have an OVERWHELMING coffee flavor which was nice. My only qualms is that my coffee was a little bit expensive and the bathroom situation wasn't the most effective. With tip it ended up being around nine dollars but I suppose that's just how much coffee is going for these days. Due to how great the food and service is here the restaurant was pretty crowded and they only had one bathroom in the back that had a line with a wait time of almost 10 minutes. That being said, I would highly recommend this coffee shop!!! read more

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I went here with a friend on a Sunday afternoon. I've been wanting to check out this coffee shop for a while and finally got a chance. After finding street parking, I walked inside and was welcomed with an open and bright vibe. There weren't any open seats and I was surprised at how crowded it was. Eventually a seat did open up. I was excited that they had local kombucha on tap. I was able to sample a few flavors. I opted for the cherry ginger and it was delicious. They give you a pretty decent size class which I was excited about. It was delicious. My friend ordered a nitro cold brew and enjoyed it. Something strange that happened was that there was a man complaining that kombucha makes people alcoholics. He rambled on and on. I will say that the person working handled the situation very well and professionally. Overall, this is a great coffee shop and I would go back again! read more

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I ordered a cold brew, which was called white lightning. The coffee was smooth and flavorful, and the cold brew was refreshing on a hot day. The menu had a lot to choose from, so there is something for everyone! I also appreciated that the barista was super nice and friendly. Overall, I had a great experience at Quixotic. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a good cup of coffee. read more

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

I ordered an iced honey latte and it was great. The espresso was very smooth and not bitter. Also a very cute environment and plenty of sitting room. The coffee price was at the higher end being around $7 with added flavor, but the staff was very quick and super friendly. Definitely a great spot!! read more

So aesthetically pleasing!!! Loved the smoothie bowl but it was like 9.271% smoothie and the rest fruit and toppings.... The service was decent, everybody was super friendly. It would be quite lovely if they worked on their portion sizes though. (: read more

Do yourself a favor.... order the white lightening I'm usually a hot coffee only person myself but I took a chance and now I'm hooked. I like that there are some tables outside to enjoy this funky part of town. Everything seems super clean and inviting. Lots of space to site inside even with social distancing. The barista was very friendly. Looking forward to trying more. Overall a quality coffee spot with lots of Options read more

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I got the regular drip coffee which was quite tasty. The front half of the building was very sunny, the back half is more dinky lit. There is lots of seated, but the back half is more booths and there is a large meeting room than has glass walls and a door than can close for more private meetings. There were pastries and lost of coffee options to chose from. This was a popular spot in a row of stores and restaurants- so get there early to get a spot! read more

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I had an early morning wake-up call by my little 5 month old so I thought why not hit up a coffee shop to get caffeinated! I had done sine research on this Highland Park establishment and even though I don't drink coffee they had a matcha latte that was calling my name! Street parking was readily available on this Sunday morning so I was happy to see that that wasn't going to be an issue for me. But I can see how parking gets trickier as the day goes on. Regardless, I strolled my baby in, ordered a matcha latte and a chocolate croissant. I loved the vibe in there and the baristas were kind and friendly. My matcha latte was great as was my croissant. I 100% will be coming back the next time I'm woken up early by my little. I hear they have an excellent vanilla latte if you're into that! read more

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Cool place, good coffee, and amazing pastries, is a perfect description of this place. Warm and inviting in a cold cold place, we're so glad we found this place before we left MN. I had the Latte with honey, forget what it was called but had a cool name. I believe it was "Miel" but not sure. It was good, a bit too honeyish for me. My wife had Chamoi Latte and she said it's one of the best she's had. Both drinks hit the stop and really gave us a great feeling as we left MN to head home. The reason for 5 stars is the pastry I had, boy it was AMAZING!!!! It was like a blend of sticky bun/croissant/cinnamon roll. It was nice and warm, crispy on the outside and moist and steamy on the inside. I would fly to MN just to have this pastry, it's that good! Well guys, well done. Can't wait to head back there soon. read more

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I can't rave about this ham/everything flavored croissant! Honestly, TO DIE FOR!! Coffee and tea were also good- but the breakfast stole the show. Also, you can't beat the location read more

Quixotic Coffee - Everything Ham croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I'd give Quixotic a solid 4 after trying it a couple of times. There are the standard coffee shop items and more unique items on their menu. I think their matcha lattes are really delicious. Great matcha taste but not too powerful. Their nitros are good too. Overall, good quality drinks. The space is what makes Quixotic. There are plenty of wooden booths for people to chat, study, etc. There was also a smaller closed off room for people to use with a small group perhaps. During Christmas time, it was charming at night. read more

Quixotic Coffee - The space is amazing, charming and plenty of seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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5 stars for their customer service and ambiance. I loved the interior. I find that it's a bit dark for studying but many were present doing their work. Social distancing is sort of enforced but it was also really busy. The staff were friendly and wearing masks. Currently, next door is renovating so it's a bit loud. Caffeine is expensive. My fiancé needed to finish some work so I looked up a cafe that sold matcha as I'm not a coffee drinker. Quixotic popped up - I'm glad I didn't dive into the reviews before I had my drink because I'd be even more disappointed than I already was. I give the matcha latte a solid... 0.5 stars. It's not only extremely overpriced but tasted like milk with some instant matcha powder. For the many reviews that gave this latte raving reviews, I'm not sure why or where they've had matcha before. The latte art was cute and all but I just drank a cup of steamed milk. There was almost no matcha flavor in it and if it wasn't for the fact that it was slightly green, I probably would've forgotten what I ordered. The star is solely for the matcha. I'm sure the coffee is great with the traffic this place had. read more

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We just moved down the street so it'd be nice to have a great coffee place to walk and do some serious reading. Quixotic Coffee does provide a nice ambience and the seating is comfortable. I especially enjoyed sitting near the front where the floor-to-ceiling windows provide great light for reading small type. I'm a serious coffee drinker - so no espresso drinks, no whipped cream, no alternative whiteners, etc. The Quixotic brew was quite average, with a sour after note. More concerning was that it was just lukewarm. So it doesn't really delight this Boomer. But it's fine for doing homework and cramming for exams. read more

Stopped by Quixotic for a quick cold brew because I wanted to switch up my daily Starbucks routine. It was super cute inside with wood furnishings and a very trendy/modern appeal to it. I ordered a cold brew and a regular coffee form my dad. My cold brew was a bit on the bitter side and my dad said his coffee was just ok, but he ultimately preferred Starbucks haha. Overall, it was a nice place and the coffee was decent. read more

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A fun coffee stop in St. Paul! With fresh on trend decor that makes you feel like you stepped onto a HGTV set. Clearly, Quixotic is equally as popular as the trendy network; the whole time I was in the shop, they had a long line. This won't leave you time to look at their more expansive fun menu (located at the register), but instead order your go to coffee shop drink. Nonetheless, whatever you order you'll be pleased with the robust flavor of their espresso! Good location and coffee vibes can be found here. read more

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

Now I've only been once, and I may have just had an off experience, but despite a couple of impressive features, I'd be hard-pressed to return. First, the positive: the layout is excellent, with a number of fairly private booths that would be perfect for an extended work or study session (or just an intimate conversation). Also, not only do they have kombucha on tap, but they actually have four varieties of it! Impressive. However two problems: first, while $3.50 for a double-shot americano isn't bad, per se, it's definitely up there, in a price range that typically correlates with a special cup of coffee, while this was anything but. It was drinkable enough, but quite weak and one-note flavor-wise (note: I got it in a 12-oz to-go cup, whereas their stay-in cups are quite a bit smaller, and this may have been part of the issue... btw, I never understand it when when to-go and stay-in cups are are of very different volumes for the same order size). Regardless, the bigger problem, at least on this day, was that the thermostat was set at an uncomfortably chilly 68 degrees, quite a bit below the typical 72-74 you find in most places (my watch has a thermometer, and I geek out on measuring such things...). read more

Quixotic coffee offers delicious coffee and a fantastic atmosphere to study or get work done. Their cold brew drinks are tasty and they have oat milk & almond - I love me some milk alternative choices! They also have kombucha on tap, which is delicious as well. There is a semi- private room you can reserve online if you have a group working together. All in all, one of my favorite spots where I know I'll love my coffee and can get loads of work done. read more

The space, the service, the deliciousness! Quixotic Coffee checks all the boxes. As a former drinker who misses the taste of stout beer, the nitro cold brew served on tap is even better--rich, deep and complex. A whole other kind of buzz, for which I am grateful. I'm as comfortable here plugging in and getting some work done as I am chatting with a friend. The place is lively but not loud. It's easy to have a quiet conversation or to focus on a good book. I can't speak to any of the many other coffee options, because they had me at nitro cold brew, and I'm not letting go. Five stars. read more

Hipsters rejoice. This place is as trendy as a hipster coffee shop can get. Nice seating area is large and roomy and they even have a separate conference room in the back. Although it can be annoying if loud talkers are in the back, the conference walls are thin! Reclaimed wood, simple decor and chalkboards adorn the walls, perfecting the millennial paradise. But hey, all ages are welcomed and are found here. The coffee and food are top notch and high quality. Baristas are friendly, not snobbish, and actual smile and greet you! Amazing! Their black coffee is bold and smooth. Nice place to relax, crash, or work for awhile. read more

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If you're looking for kombucha on tap look no further than the hand selected best options St. Paul has to offer at Quixotic (and that's not even what they're known for!) their coffee doesn't miss-- americano with cream to get the perfect insight into their awesome espresso. Wait staff was baller too. Great place to study (their wooden booths in the back are the ambience equiv of correctly dosed adhd medication) read more

I have driven past this area and even visited places neighboring this coffee shop and didn't know this was the location of it! it's not much to speak of outside with just two tables and chairs. The inside on the other hand is quite nice, airy and bright. I was there on a thursday late morning early afternoon and the place didn't have but one spare seat. lucky for me a person left just as my coffee buddy showed up. 1. The menu is simple but it has all the usual stuff with some exciting ad ons. -kombucha of many flavors -fancy cold brews(nitro and the like) - the food looked really good. I tried the Chia pudding and it was so good I'm still thinking about it today. I would go back there any time I'm in the neighborhood, I might even seek it out if I need a low key chill place with great pudding to get some work done! read more

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This is a great coffee shop to study and/or get work done! There's wifi and plenty of outlets at each table. The coffee is also good and consistent the times I've been here. I got there apple caramel latte a few days ago and it was delicious! They have a variety of pastries and plant-based milks too. Parking is street only but it's not hard to find a spot even on the weekend. read more

I'm embarrassed to say today was my first ever visit to Quixotic despite me living 1 mile away for almost 2 years. Well, I already love it. It's super cozy and charming. My latte was as beautiful as it was tasty, and my impulse buy almond croissant was totally delicious. I came with my infant daughter and the barista even offered to carry my items to the table for me. There was no need as I've figured out how to grow an extra arm since having a child, but the offer was still completely sweet. And I was pleasantly surprised to see mine wasn't the only baby - another patron had his little one there as well. I must admit, that baby was much better behaved (aka quieter) than mine. I only wish parking in Highland Village didn't suck so much, but i can't hold it against the businesses there. I can't wait to take advantage of their cold press growlers come summer, but I'm confident I'll be back before then. read more

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

Great açaí bowls eclectic vibe and great coffee! We stopped there from CA and enjoyed it.

Just perfection in a cup. This place has taken the spot for our 2nd favorite coffee shop! Subtle layers of flavors were balanced so well. Coffee was light and rich, but yet robust with delicate flavor and texture that just made it taste perfect! This beautiful coffee shop reminded us so much of the best coffee we've had in Seattle. Really high praise and well deserved! We will be coming here regularly for sure. Ham & Cheese croissants were also uniquely fresh and delicious. read more

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I am a fan of this cute place. It has big windows and space for studying/working/catching up. The service is fantastic and their coffee is great. I normally get chai with almond milk and it tasted wonderful. There is a big room in the back for more quiet space. It is located in a busy street so parking is usually two hour limit otherwise you can park two or three blocks in a residential area. Great place and it is one of my favorites! read more

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Was great atmosphere. It was super busy but their service was superb. The coffee I had was top of the line!

What a cute coffee shop! I almost missed it when driving but parked and walked to it. Very open and inviting. They have a nice variety of food to go along with their coffee/tea options. They offer made to order food and on the go as well. My egg/cheese bagel with avocado was amazing! Definitely worth stopping by! read more

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I am by no means a coffee connoisseur / snob, but I can appreciate a great coffee. This place has a tiny gourmet coffee menu where they focus on those tiny details that make it memorable and delicious! I had the macchiato which was tiny, rich and smooth. It even came with a bubble water palette cleanser. This was crazy fancy! and sooooo good! They had a small glass case with a few pastries from Patisserie 46. What a wonderful bonus! I am already a huge fan of theirs so that sealed the 5 star deal. The neat location and great sun coming in the huge front window where also nice. They even have a couple tables outside. The inside feels spacious and minimalist / modern with interesting large art canvases on the brick walls. Nice! read more

Quixotic Coffee - macchiato, bubble water, spinach & feta croissant at a window seat - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This has been one of my favorite discoveries in St. Paul. As a student, I love to come here to study and work on assignments. Quixotic is very work-friendly, with outlets at every seat. They have a great menu with coffee, tea, kombucha, beer and wine, pastiries, and breakfast and lunch options. It can get very crowded during the day on weekends, but that is just a testament to what a great place this is. Perfect for working, catching up with friends, a solo adventure, or a quick drink or bite to eat. Adding this to my collection of favorite coffee shops in the Twin Cities! read more

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Cozy cafe in St. Paul -- I ordered their latte with oat milk, and it was solid but nothing special... Perfect place for studying or quiet chatting read more

I'm not sure what the big hype is surrounding "Quixotic". The space is clean and spacious but I was there for the coffee. The coffee is "ok" for the price point. I didn't find anything special about the coffee, just the well-lit space by the windows. It can get quite busy so be sure to plan ahead. The biggest issue here is the limited parking that everyone tends to fight for. Overall, it was your typical and average coffee shop. read more

Quixotic Coffee - It's aite - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Adding this to my Cortado yelp collection. Nice blend and smooth. Would have liked it more stronger but not too much complain there. Best part is they use Castle Rock milk (it is a Wisconsin based dairy farm) in their drink. Quality milk with nice blend for $3.50, not bad.. not bad at all. Ambience: nice, well lit. Good crowd in the afternoon. Lots of space. #cortadohunter read more

Great little coffee shop. Great coffee presentation. However this place can get pretty busy and strictly street parking. read more

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