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).

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.

I love going here. I have been here a few times. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with this…read moreamazing aroma of perfume or something. It's not overwhelming, just so pleasant. I got home today and told my husband I wish I could smell like that. Everyone here is very friendly and is very eager to help you. Every time I have been here I've had pleasant experiences. This is a must go place. They have lots of unique and really good chocolates here. If you try their homemade Dubai chocolate you will always compare it to all the other ones you try. Hands down the best I have had. They also have delicious Dubai chocolate Strawberry cups. The back of the store has a cafe with all kinds of coffee, smoothies, pastries and cheesecake. I decided to try the Dubai chocolate cheesecake and a spicy spinach pie and meat pie. The cheesecake of course was amazing. The spicy spinach pie was my favorite out of the two. It wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, just enough spice with great flavors. A definite must try . If you haven't been here yet, it's definitely a must try place.

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!

Overall a cozy neighborhood coffee spot. I went at 830 am on a Friday and had to wait a few minutes…read moreto order and a few minutes for coffee. The two ladies working were very social with everyone in the shop. Overall this shop is small with only a few tables inside and not a ton of extra space. They do have outside seating when the weather accommodates that. They have fresh pastries and many coffee options. Food 4/5: I got the cheddar and bacon savory roll. The dough tasted really fresh and overall this could have benefited from being warmed up. I also got a cold brew with sugar free vanilla. The cold brew was more bitter than others I've had, but well balanced by the syrup I added. Overall a friendly solid place for coffee and pastries if you're in this part of town!

This place is great! They parther with a number of local bakeries and have delicious pastries…read more Their coffee is great too- I got the cold press coconut brew and it was perfect for a summer day. In addition to quality products, the service is very friendly and it is a welcoming spot for all people. I look forward to coming back soon.

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!

i bought a bag of the get down coffee co "darker brown TURN TABLES" whole bean coffee at target. i…read morehave never been so disappointed in a coffee. it is marketed as "caramelly and smokey." instead it was thin and flavorless. it tasted like the worst cheap coffee i have ever had. i only bought it because target was completely out of my caribou blend, and the get down coffee was half off. that's right, they originally wanted $16.00 for a 12 oz bag. pretty arrogant, they are most def not stumptown. i wanted to support a local business but i will never buy get down coffee again

Beautiful view of the woods and a lake nearby. Variety of Coffee and teats available. Love that…read morethey support local artists by displaying their products.

What a fantastic spot! I always feel welcome here and they switch up their drink menu often, which…read morecan mirror the season or even pop culture. They had a drink named after Pink Pony Club last time I was there! The staff is great and the space is so inviting. There is always rotating art exhibits, not to mention it's in a park, so you can grab a bite or drink and walk around in nature.

**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.

I met a friend at 3 pm on a Thursday. There was plenty of places to sit and ample parking…read more Food 5/5: I got an apple scone and the seasonal iced tea lemonade. The scone was moist and the drink was refreshing. Service 4/5: the staff overall seemed distracted. This maybe a transition time that they were wrapping up lunch stuff, so that may have played a factor. Ambiance 3/5: this place is small. If you're looking to have a truly private conversation, this isn't your place. The tables are close together, but overall plenty of seating. The bathroom was out of order, and that was a major deterrent. Overall this is a cute neighborhood coffee shop with solid drinks and pastries.

This is a great little coffee shop with both traditional drinks and their own recipes. Every…read moreThursday and Friday you'll see Matt and/or Bonnie running the counter. Matt is the Pastor of the Assembly of God church that meets at the other end of the building. Bonnie is retired and long dreamed of owning her own shop. So she gets to touch on that dream every week. Go on in and if you need someone to chat with, Bonnie will be a great listener and conversation partner. This space can also be rented for events. In fact every year for Small Business Saturday, they host booths of local owners and creators.

This is my second visit. I had a coffee date with kiddos. I CANT BELIEVE THIS PLACE ISN'T PACKED!…read moreIt's awesome!! So these Nordic waffles...yum! They have a few staple flavors like the breakfast waffle, Nutella & strawberries n cream. I could be wrong but I think the other flavors may be seasonal? We went with 3 breakfast, a Peaches n Cream and Key Lime waffle. They were all delish! For sips-we had the seasonal Blended Earl Blue (shake makes with Earl Blue tea), an iced Dirty Chai (Chai with espresso shots added) and I had requested a past coffee special of Cardamom honey latte (yep-hot. I know it's 99 degrees outside but this makes momma like hot coffee for the first one to start the day!) Oh! And a kids mango smoothie for the little tyke! It seemed like there was only 1 gal working-for ordering, making all the food and drinks. She seemed shocked that we wanted 5 waffles. I had to explain we haven't breakfasted yet (I know, I know! I'm a terrible mom that hasn't fed her kids at 11am already!) while our order was probably much larger than average, and she was the ONLY one working- she did a stellar job of getting it out. FYI- both times I've been here, those Nordic eats take awhile. So maybe don't come to try one unless you have time to wait for them to be handcrafted. The place is roomy with lots of seating inside, a few outside spots but like literally- two- A patio table and a loveseat. They also rotate local art on the walls, have a few local made bracelets and body scrubs, a great billboard for local advertising, 2 Unisex bathroom (1 with baby changing table!), an enclosed kid toy room with 2 comfy chairs for mommas to sip their coffee while the tots play. On top of all the above, my coffee was perfection to boot! I wish I could give it more STARS!

Stopped in on a Monday morning around 10 am and was able to walk right up and order. My coffee and…read morefood both came out quick in 5 minutes or less. Food 5/5: I got an Eggel with sausage, a piece of the chocolate chip pumpkin bread, and a seasonal latte. The bagel was hot and the bagel tasted fresh. I love their seasonal lattes and this one was well balanced and not too sweet. The pumpkin bread was very noise and delicious! Service 5/5: the cashier was helpful and very friendly and overall my food came out quickly. Depending on when you go, this place gets very busy! There is a great parking lot next door and plenty of places to sit.

No complaints, really - just didn't reach 5 stars. Staff were sorta distracted when I ordered. A…read morebuddy was there, and they were busy chatting him up and I was clearly interrupting when I placed my order. They were okay about it, but it was one of those not totally awesome customer experiences. My latte was good, though not outstanding. The space is nice, lots of places to sit. Very clean. I'd go back.

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.