Was headed to the in-laws in the north metro, and needed a caffeine surge! Saw the name of this…read morespot and knew I had to stop! Parking available in the shared business lot out front, but it was VERY busy on this Sunday afternoon! The interior of this spot is one for the senses: colorful walls, random knick knacks, plants, and plenty of coffee-sipping patrons. While it was a LOT of stimulation, I loved every bit of it. I was so happy to see so much support for this local spot! The servers were so friendly and helpful during my order and pick up process! Incredibly LGBTQ+ friendly. I HAD to go with the Go Bananas option on my iced latte, their proprietary blend of banana, vanilla, and hazelnut that leaves you with the most beautiful flavor! I also appreciated that they have a layered iced latte option...with the shot on top! This spot definitely is one of my favorite hidden gems from the last few years, and might crack into the top five coffee spots in the Cities for me! A MUST VISIT!

This place is massive! I didn't think it was this whimsical and bold! The place captivates your…read moreattention and sensories. It gives an old school retro 80s vibe with a hint of 50s style diner. When I went it was decorated in Christmas decor with the theme of monkeys lol. The drinks were reasonably priced and had everything from simple lattes and cappuccinos to barista favorites which are more so speciality coffee drinks. I recommend checking those drinks out if you want to try something different. The seating area isn't typical cafe style. It's mainly couches, chairs and tables as if you're sitting in a house or lounge. Staff was fun and energetic with good recommendations. The most fascinating part is that there's an antique market connected to the coffee shop that you can walk right into. The store seems endless. So much to look at. Probably the biggest antique store I've seen locally. Highly recommend.

**This is one of the few local coffee shops in the New Brighton area, and it's a place I enjoy…read morevisiting.** The matcha is especially good, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. That said, I think the food menu has room for improvement. The sandwiches tend to be a bit dry and could use more flavor. For example, the bacon on the BLT tastes like pre-cooked grocery store bacon and is never heated when I receive it. I'd also love to see more bread options, especially sourdough. Overall, the coffee and customer service keep me coming back, but some enhancements to the food offerings would make the experience even better.

We went on a Sunday around 1:00pm. There is ample parking, as it is in the front of a sort of strip…read moremall. It says drive thru, but there was nobody serving at the drive thru when we tried to go there. There is some indoor seating, maybe 10 tables or so. It was not super busy when we were there, but it was after what I would consider the Sunday rush. Service was quick and polite. Iced Cold press with heavy cream (you could also have it with half and half) - very good, good coffee flavor Hot Vanilla latte - they only had three sugar-free options, caramel, raspberry, and one other I can't remember, so I went with regular Vanilla. It was very good. The first couple of sips were very sweet, I think because they didn't mix it well so all of the vanilla syrup was sitting on top. Once I got it mixed in it was much better. The temperature was good, it was quite hot, but not so much that it burned my mouth. Overall a good experience, we will be back. The only reason for four stars instead of five is because the drive thru wasn't open.

I loved to walk around and see cool things and books, but I would wish they could have books with…read morelarge print editions that people with vision impairments can enjoy to read books like I do.

My husband and I love coming here and spending time reading in the cafe with a nice coffee and…read moremaybe a bagel also. The cafe staff is very kind and makes really great coffee, however the bookstore staff are not very willing to help find books. While specifically asking about a book in the store I'll get a response like "oh it's in young readers" and not even as much as a point in the direction of the correct section. I never did find the book I wanted.

I love this store. Everything is laid out really nicely, their displays are great (and I love the…read moredifferent sections-like there's a "Booktok" section). I have a few B&N that are closer to me but I prefer to go here if I can

Love to walk around at this store, so my favorite part was games area that I sometimes collected a…read morefew Bicycle Playing Cards :) maybe 2 or 3, but not remember lol.

I've been looking for a bible for a while and so glad I went here versus ordering one online. I was…read morea bit surprised with how much stuff this store had to offer. They had all the different versions of the Bible as well as different sizes and different size fonts. Many options. They sell gifts, trinkets, books, art and more. When you buy a bible here they imprint it for free. You can pick the font and color. The Bible I picked had a floral design over the entire cover and at first the woman working said she couldn't do it on the one I picked but when I asked if she could imprint on the back she was able to do it. Customer service was great. They have a parking lot which is nice as well.

Came across this place as I was in look for a study Bible and was glad to find it in a cute…read moreneighborhood. When you walk in it's honestly like traveling back in time. There are tons of cards for all occasions so I was very glad to see that as sometimes it's hard to find faith based cards at stores. Given that Easter is almost here it was a great opportunity to get a bunch of cards to mail to family. They also have a Spanish section for bibles which I thought was fantastic as I also can utilize it to get some for family members who only speak Spanish. They have great gift sections and also one for kids. There are a lot of resources for kids in terms of bibles, books, or devotionals as well. Service was great as I got help trying to understand different versions of bibles and which one was a better fit for me. I found the perfect one and they also do free engravings so I was able to get my name engraved in silver which was very special! This place is very charming and I hope more people consider checking it out (: they have a parking lot so you can access it easily.

Candy Cane Mocha Nitro Nirvana certainly lives up to its name (just a tad on the sweet side). My…read morefriend enjoyed her hot chocolate (requesting a mug, like me). Her Cheese Croissant was a Ham & Cheese Croissant without the ham (dietary restrictions) made perfectly to her specifications. The sugar cookie and pistachio muffin were ok. There are closer coffee shops near my friend's house but this is the one she loves the most, so we come here. There is an upcharge for soy or almond or oat milks...so your specialty coffee ($7.80) can cost more than the stated price.

Customer service 10/10. Woman that helped me had a great attitude, peppy and helpful! She also let…read moreme try a drink and described the drinks well to help me to decide which drink I should order. The latte I had was delicious, and so was the burrito!

Cute coffee shop with tasty coffee…read more This is a smaller coffee shop with limited hours so plan ahead. The owner is friendly and runs a unique place. There are a few burritos on the menu and donuts and vegan banana bread. Please consider a gluten free burrito option. Plenty of street parking. This is a place where a smaller group would work due to limited seating.

Stopped her a few weeks ago to grab coffee as part of my coffee compass journey. I generally loved…read morethe community feel of the coffee shop, the patrons and staff were nice. I ordered the sweet matcha & a blackberry latte. The drinks were good & came out fairly fast. Seemed consistently busy. Overall a nice coffee shop. Only thing is limited business hours.

What a great experience!…read more The cafe is very nice and spacious! Lots of places to work or mingle. The black sesame latte with almond milk was amazing! Didn't try the food but nice to know they have some veggie options. Easy to find and great service - totally worth the trek to enjoy!

One of my favorite coffee shops!!! I have never had a drink I didn't enjoy. They always have…read morespecialty drinks which are my favorite. I've had the matcha, a flavored latte, and even the baked goods. Normally I just get to-go, but there are couches and tables for people to sit at. There is free street parking as well which we love!

Great cafe in Columbia Heights - don't let the outside fool you, it's super cute inside! Variety of…read morecomfy seating and aesthetic decor. They serve Somali tea, coffee, and a variety of sweets and treats. Service was helpful at the counter, but not especially quick for food/drink service. They do crepes specifically, so we had to get one! It came rolled up which was delish, with cookie butter and Biscoff cookie topping. We got the Somali tea and coffee, and it was delish but quite sweet - I'll ask for less sugar next time. The star was the Nafaqo: hard boiled egg inside a seasoned potato patty - our first time trying it and so good! Hearty and filling.

Stopped here on a day off with my mom. It had been on my list for a while to check it out. They had…read morea pretty simple menu. The pastries and food looked good but we did not partake. I ordered a strawberry matcha which was good. They do use a thicker strawberry jam but I don't mind it personally. My mom got the Somali coffee and enjoyed it. Service was a bit slow, we waited a little over 15 minutes for our drinks. It's pretty cozy, there were a bit of people there working, meeting or just enjoying coffee. Parking in this area is interesting. If you can't find a street spot (which is likely) there a ramp across the street (about 1/2 block walk).

This has became my go to spot! The Owner and another worker always recognize me when I come in and…read moretreat me and any other customers in the store very well. Drinks have been consistent and tasty every time, I've tried the Brown Sugar(My Go-To), Jasmine, Oolong,Taro and the Strawberry Matcha and they've all been good and worth getting again! it's worth going out of my way to drive 15 minutes there instead of going to one of the many other places right down the street from me. Top notch drinks, large cups that aren't overfilled with ice. And they know how to build a good relationship with their customers. I always do Take-Out but the inside is cozy and nicely put together.

I cannot recommend this boba shop enough. I literally go out of my way just to come here. The…read moreservice is always quick and efficient, and every drink I've tried has been absolutely delicious. No matter when I stop by, my drinks are always perfectly made. I've been to so many boba shops around the Twin Cities, and this one is easily my favorite. I always order the Taro Cloud - it never disappoints! They have service at the counter or ordering kiosk with large menu board. It does have limited seating inside the store.