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 is the cutest maximalist monkey shop around. aux is auxing and vibes are vibing. i love it…read morehere. YUMd: - graysen w. oat milk. anything with marshmallow im in. coffee is smooth, not bitter. after my oatmilk it was only like $9 for a 16oz. service, etc.: the barista was very calm and welcoming. made my coffee super fast. i'll defintely be convincing my wfh buddy to come here when i dont feel like paying for city parking and want coffee. SO much seating and variety. i knooow its a coffee house buuut i would come here more often if they had matcha which is really the only reason i gave 4 stars.

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.

I've been on the hunt to try more locally owned businesses so I was super excited when I found…read moremyself in the Columbia Heights neighborhood near Dero. There are many options on the menu including coffee, tea, smoothies, desserts and even a couples sandwiches and avocado toast! The staff were very friendly and the place itself is so such a cute cozy vibe! There is a small parking lot and off street parking available. I got the Spanish Latte which was absolutely delicious. It was very hot (which is exactly how I like my drinks!) , just the right amount of sweetness and a very good quality roast. I might just have to find myself in Columbia Heights again soon!

I really enjoyed the Tamago sandwich which is basically an egg salad croissant sandwich with a bit…read moreof a kick. I liked how the egg salad and cucumbers balanced out the butteriness and crispiness of the croissant! It was a very filling lunch. I came with my sister and we both got different teas. She enjoyed her hojicha tea with a bit of syrup added. I really liked the Po cha / Tibetan tea which was a buttery milky tea. It definitely woke me up. :) I would recommend if you are someone who likes not too sweet, nutty, and not too bitter teas. We both enjoyed the Tibetan momos -- the meat filling ones are definitely soupier which was enjoyable. The veggie dumplings tasted better with more of the chili crisp oil. The mochi ice cream most likely used the ones from MyMochi packs but the cream was nice to have and it was a fun sweet treat! Definitely would come back with family or friends when visiting the cities again. Drinks we got at the front where we ordered but they brought food for us which was nice since we decided to stay in to eat lunch. Seems like it's a nice place to study and work and they have WiFi. The place is nicely decorated with Tibetan decor and plaques talking about the history/background which was cool. There is also better lighting / lamps along the walls if you're studying and need it.

I was honestly surprised by how big this cafe is. It just keeps going! The space is cozy and…read morewelcoming with a nice mix of comfortable lounge seating and firmer tables that seem perfect if you're planning to work for a while. I also loved the individual task lights above the smaller tables. It's a small detail, but it made the space feel really thoughtful. The only downside is that there isn't much natural light, so the cafe can feel a little dark, especially toward the back. The staff was the biggest disappointment. They weren't rude, but they came across as pretty standoffish, which made the experience feel less welcoming than the space itself. I ordered the light roast coffee and, unfortunately, it was pretty terrible. That said, the menu is huge with lots of different drinks and food options, so I'm sure there's something on it that would be a much better choice. I also didn't try any of the pastries, but they looked absolutely massive and definitely caught my attention. Overall, I really wanted to like this place more. The atmosphere is great and it seems like an excellent spot to work or relax for a while, but the coffee and less than welcoming service left me a little underwhelmed. I'd be willing to give it another shot and try something different from the menu.

Awesome selection, insane prices…read more Maybe I'm just out of touch but I can't understand how these little fruit cake desserts were $14/ea. In their defense, I could have asked how much they were before selecting them but dang. The chocolate bar at $7 seems reasonable in comparison.

The Dubai white chocolate was absolutely delicious and definitely worth trying. We also tried the…read moremango mousse, which was very tasty as well. However, the staff member at the sweets counter was a bit rude when I asked about the desserts, especially since there were no descriptions provided. The kanafeh also looked old and overly oily, as if it had been sitting out for a long time. Also, It was also a bit odd that, despite being a grocery store concept, they asked for a tip at checkout.

What a darling breakfast spot in downtown Robbinsdale! This is CLEARLY a local favorite for many…read more We were in the area and wanted a quick breakfast, so stopped in. Note: this is inside Wicked Wort brewery now! It's a HUGE space, which is honestly nice because there's always seating available. Great use of shared space. Has an industrial feel to it with the exposed ceiling and dark wood elements. Service was great and helpful! Very friendly, neighborhood vibes. The barista knew most of the people ordering after us by name AND order - you can tell a lot of people come here often. Quite a large retired and elderly population came here for breakfast on the day we visited. Prices are very affordable for breakfast! We got a burrito and burrito bowl for $8-9 each. You can't get hardly anything for under $10 these days! Latte prices were more standard, but we got specialty items. These weren't our faves: the vanilla bean latte was quite sweet, and my peppermint matcha didn't taste much of peppermint (and I'm not sure they're using very good quality matcha). But our breakfast more than made up for it! Food was out quickly, and the rest of their lunch menu (and ice cream) looked great too.

I happened to be off work today, so I decided to visit this coffee shop again for a late breakfast,…read moresince I remembered that the sign on their sandwich board said they serve breakfast until 2pm! I was hungry so I decided to get the burrito bowl with sausage, and an oatmilk latte again. So good! Oh, and the price again, is a steal, for just $14.00. On the way out, I wanted to get dessert and got the cookies for 2 for $1 and a black drip coffee to go! Yummy! I LOVE this place!

Amazing selection of pastry and coffee drinks…read more I ordered several items to try them out - pistachio latte and Iced Qamaria Latte - I enjoyed both but really like the qamaria latte its was light and chai like. ANother one is pistachio latte. its more heavy. but also very tastey. i am too full from next door but i would like the pistachio one without a full belly. I tried halal sausage pie - I honestly can't tell the difference and thought it tastes like a hotdog. Also ordered honeycomb bread, tiramisu, and Biscoff milk cake. All very good. Nice hangout spot with modern atmosphere. Will come back

Often I have places on my "mental to try list" and grab a friend or my fella to come check places…read moreout and visit. If it has something I'd go back for you'll see it on this account. This coffee place I've had my eye on for a while and it did not disappoint. @qamariacoffeemn was such a tasty treat and warm welcoming atmosphere to be in while there's so much tension in our state. Had a lovely visit while relaxing enjoying Yemeni Coffee. They have locations in Eden Prairie St. Paul and we had the pleasure of visiting their great staff and cozy cafe inBlaine. Iced and Hot Pistachio Lattes Pistachio Baklava Biscoff Milk Cake I'm a pistachio fan so I loved my iced latte and baklava. I will be back in the future for both. I'd definitely recommend checking them out sometime! For more awesome food spots check out the account mallorymademetryitmn on Instagram!

Love this Starbucks. I'm always greeted as I come in, even when they're busy. Makes a huge…read moredifference in how I start my day. The store is always clean, orders come out relatively quick, but the best feature of this Starbucks are the employees. Everyone is genuine, friendly, helpful, and they know you by first name. They always have me smiling before I start my day! Also, they always leave the best drawings on my cup!!!

Depending on the time of day, the service queues can be a bit spotty…read more Like many other places, their staffing is challenged by people wanting to take a job there. I am a former barista for Starbucks so I am aware what it takes to work behind the counter. The difficulty level of their beverages have definitely increased so I'm willing to give some slack. First, Brandy, the store manager, suggested the Iced Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte yesterday and I ordered it today. Oh my goodness, it's good, not overly sweet and very buttery! YUM So let's talk about where they excel: In the morning, the queues can be difficult. I HIGHLY recommend ordering via the app. They are always spot-on correct and if you give them about 15 minutes from ordering at your home and arriving, then it's a matter of STOP BEING LAZY, park your car, walk into the store, get your order, and leave. Food can take a hot minute to get but, again, using the app will almost guarantee a walk-in and walk-out experience. The morning crew is awesome! They are friendly and attentive. They understand one thing - it's going to busy but they usually take care of business with a willingness to help. Now let's talk about areas they could improve: The cafe can get messy and they only have one person on the register or running (or both) they don't always pay attention to cleaning tables or floors. The bathrooms can be a bit spotty too. However, if you have a table that's dirty and you ask them to clean it? They will. What's the moral of the story? ASK! Late afternoon queues, especially for drive-thru can be long. Again, the app will save you some time. if they are running any type of afternoon sale, DEFINITELY USE THE APP to avoid long wait times and give at least 20 minutes before arriving to the store. Recently, there have been drive-thru queue times from the time I've gotten to the drive way to order to leaving of 15+ minutes.

The vibes are 11/10, but I didn't enjoy the coffee enough to justify making a trip to try it…read more I guess if you're getting a haircut next door, it makes perfect sense to move next door for a caffeine fix and chill on one of their couches. Especially since the cafe is music themed with cute coasters inspired by vinyls and the cafe itself is the ambiance of an old school studio. Service is relaxed and friendly and the drinks came out nice and pretty. My Brown Sugar Banana Latte which I got cold tasted very faintly of banana and more of brown sugar which was a little disappointing, but my partner's sweet potato latte was very enjoyable served hot. Both drinks were on the sweeter side which is fine but not my preference. Would I go back? Probably not, but I can see someone who enjoys their coffee sweet to go out of their way to Get Down Coffee.

Love everything about The Get Down! The art, the music w/ the music videos playing on the tv, the…read moreoverall vibe AND the coffee is really good! It is on the smaller side. Probably not the ideal hang out spots for groups but more so 2-3 ppl max group. Seating is tight but always able to find somewhere to sit. The Brown Sugar Banana Latte is my favorite, I almost always get that. I have tried the Blueberry Hill Iced Tea as well, which was good. My mom didn't care for the tea but she's not a tea drinker generally but she loved the Latte though and talks about it all the time now. Looking forward to stopping by again!

Super spacious with lots of seatings. They open until midnight so if you are looking to work till…read morelate at night, this is the place to be. I personally didn't try their matcha but they offer various kinds. I got pistachios latte, which is a little too sweeet to my liking. But, overall, it was good. Their chocolate cheesecake is not overly sweet! Service was fast and I heard the servers recommending food to other customers

Stopped in during Art-a-whirl and was pleasantly surprised at how good our drinks were. Iced…read moreCaramel latte that wasn't too sweet and you could taste the delicious coffee. Mango refresher that wasn't too sweet also perfectly balanced but the star for me was the iced banana matcha, it was the highlight of my week Just enough banana flavor without being too much or too thick. I'll definitely stop in again.

Friendly and honest staff with integrity! The Barista gave me back a dollar when I accidentally…read moregave her an extra one when paying by cash. I praised her for her honesty! This Caribou has a Bagel Shelf in addition to the pastry case. So much more selections for your tummy! If you're going to enjoy your drink and food at the cafe, the space and vibe of the cafe is chill.... just a perfect space to down and unwind. It's also a nice quiet space to work remotely for those who get to, but really can't at home. Appreciate this 'Bou!

I was in the area and desperately needed some coffee as I hadn't had any all day. It was already…read moreclose to 7pm and luckily, this Caribou Coffee was open and very nearby. I went through the drive-thru which was easy to find even though it's near other businesses. Great job on the signage for the drive-thru and easy to hear the employee on the speaker as well. I was greeted by Dani, who was friendly and welcoming. Even though I pulled up about 15 minutes before closing, she told me to take my time. The drive thru menu was readable and well organized. The order process was smooth, the transaction quick, and my drink tasted fantastic....exactly what I needed. If I find myself in the area again, I'd definitely consider stopping by. Big thanks to Dani for the great service!