Caribou isn't my fav coffee in the world but it's the closest * coffee shop in my new hood ("only"…read more20 mins away by bus). I have been to this location a few times and my boyfriend grabs a drip coffee here on his way to work quite frequently. On one trip the kid manning the register was clearly very new and it took him approximately 10 mins and 100 pushes of buttons to ring up our 2 drinks. It was kind of unbelievable. Then he didn't (know he was supposed to) serve my boyfriend's drip so that took even longer than my latte. That is the worst the service has ever been... Not rude or bad, just frustrating and inefficient. I was also here earlier in the week and noticed that most of the tables were covered in crumbs. I was there for 2 hours and it got slow and there weren't very many customers so the staff certainly could have taken the time to wipe down the tables. But they didn't. It is located in Mapleridge Mall so you can get some other stuff done if in the area. This shop has a fireplace, which will be cozy and lovely very soon. I always like Caribou's branding, it is cute and clever. But boy do I miss Seattle -- for both the coffee and the dense, walkable neighborhoods -- these days. *There is a Christian place down the street but it has irregular business hours and I think you only go there if you're in AA

Staff is always friendly. Has outside patio area and nice indoor seating around a fireplace…read more My favorite is Mango ice tea with a shot of Cherry. Yum.

Wanted to grab breakfast after dropping a car off for service at a nearby dealership. The space…read morelooks like a little rustic house. There are specials of the day and plenty of goodies on the menu. Both hubs and I got one of the specials when we stopped in. I had the hashbrown-crusted quiche which was broccoli and cheese and hubs had the tres leches french toast. I snagged a bite of his, and while it was good, was very sweet and a little messy. I did love the quiche though. I would definitely swing in again when I'm in the area.

This place is healthy food and bakery. You order at the counter and wait for them to bring your…read moreorder. The atmosphere is very well done and casual. They have WiFi access, fireplace and beautiful patio. The coffee is very good.

I happened to be in the area and randomly stumbled across this spot; I'm glad I did. I specifically…read morestopped in for coffee, but noticed quickly they have more to offer like crepes, ice-cream, iced teas, smoothies, bakery items, chocolate covered fruit, and breakfast options. When I arrived there were two people ahead of me and I waited. Line went fairly quickly. I kept it simple this visit and got an iced latte with whole milk. Many flavoring options to pick from as well. It's a cute space that's bright and seating options on both sides. The gal helping me was friendly and upbeat. She encouraged me to sign up for the rewards program. I'll definitely be back!

Been wanting to try this place for a while. Stopped in for a little treat in the afternoon. Got…read morethe small sized ice cream cup comes with 2 scoops. I got mint chocolate chip while the kiddo got Superman (obviously). The ice cream was good, nothing to write home about and a little pricey for what you get. The space is absolutely lovely though and I will definitely come back to try a coffee drink which is probably what they're best known for. Great space for a meeting or to change up your view on a remote job.

Adorable gem! My sister introduced me to this cute shop in Mahtomedi as we were actually heading to…read morethe neighboring shop, 350 Degrees Bakery. The Wild Bean Coffee shop shares a storefront and bathroom with 350 Degrees Bakery so I'd recommend hitting both up if you are in the area as a 2-for-1 adventure. The Wild Bean serves a small variety of breakfast and lunch items along with standard espresso drinks. Similar to many coffee shops, there are rotating seasonal specials. For my breakfast, I opted for the egg sandwich and added cheese, salsa, avocado and sausage. I picked sourdough as the bread. It was the perfect size and came toasted. My sister ordered a turkey panini and it was bigger than the breakfast sandwich and served with potato chips. Our service was extremely kind and considerate which aided to the interior charm. I adored the decorating, small gift shop towards the back, plants and exterior patio seating for warmer weather. For my drink, I ordered a hot chai tea latte and it was perfect. The storefront offers board games and complimentary water. I look forward to returning! Thank you!

It's been a little over a year since my last review and just wanted to say that this place is still…read moregreat! Staff is friendly and engaging. They have a really fun little selection of pins, stickers and other goodies. The drink specials are always super good and the whole vibe is just great! Make sure to visit the bakery attached next door for some really really good baked goods!

I was out exploring and found the Exquisite Cake Bakery. The decorated cakes were beautiful. I…read morewanted to buy one but I had no occasion to buy one for so I opted for a chocolate donut and apple turnover. Can't want to eat them for my breakfast. Staff was friendly and helpful. The store was clean and welcoming. The pastries were help-yourself with rules around using the bread tongs and trays to keep things sanitary. Great stop.

I tried Exquisite Cake Bakery for the first time by ordering a Too Good to Go full cake mystery bag…read morefor $9.99. We got a Caramel Tres Leches cake and it was the most delicious tres leches cake I have ever eaten. I never knew this bakery existed as it looks very unbecoming from the outside. It's in a strip mall on White Bear Ave. Once I stepped inside I was welcomed by the staff and the delicious smells of all the baked goods.

I came here for the bakery items. My friend was raving about the bakery items. She brought me here…read morefor my first time! I got a ham and cheese bread and the hot dog bread! I enjoyed both! The place is very clean and sleek! The service was friendly.

Reposted from May 2023: So happy for a new boba choice in Maplewood! We felt like the BP location's…read moreblack milk tea was a bit inconsistent and not strong enough on the tea flavor/too creamy. However, here was perfect at 70% sweet, less ice. We tried one with the soy pudding, a new topping. They were kind to let us sample it. it's really good I don't think we've seen us on the menu anywhere else in the US. We did not try the boba today, but will keep going and update! UPDATE: tried the brown sugar milk tea as well- super good and not too sweet at regular sweet level. Boba is good texture and flavor Their baked goods are delicious! Today got the shredded pork bun. My only wish is that you could order a plain milk tea without getting charged for a topping.

Stopped in to see what's new on the seasonal menu. I decided with the blended malted mocha and it…read morewas delicious! Exactly as it sounds, a maltshake coffee. I definitely would try again!

Service was terrible, I had a worker named Jo and she refused to help me when I asked for a cup of…read moreice, I also witnessed her yelling at other employees. Ive never experienced this at this store before, and it saddens me of the lack of service I received

Oh I KNOW you're going to like this place. It is a great coffee shop with nice coffee drinks and…read moresome hot breakfast food. PLUS, it is a very nice record store! Great selection; I spotted a couple of records that I don't find often. And they have cassette tapes! I am very much of the cassette tape generation and I can confirm that those janky little rectangles don't have the same nostalgia appeal as big, pretty disks, but it's cool that they are offered! If you are just interested in checking out a record store I think you'll be satisfied here. But I like coffee shops and I loved my coffee and my breakfast sandwich. I got the Caramel Creme Brulee latte which was delicious. They even singe the top like a real creme brulee! It sounds like it will be too sweet but it isn't; great flavor balance with the coffee flavor not being overtaken. They sell a variety of beans as well. There is a nice sidewalk patio area, and it's a comfortable, chill hangout spot in this lively urban neighborhood. I like it very much here!

Do you like a great cup of coffee, latte, espresso? Or maybe a fantastic breakfast sandwich? All…read morewhile you are surrounded by a nice little record shop? If you like one, two, or all of these things this is the perfect place for you. Do not hesitate to go to this fantastic spot. Also, the staff could not be more helpful or nice. I will be back to Caydence many, many times!

Truly a tabletop gamer's fantasy shop come true. Definitely the largest assortment of figurines…read moreI've seen of any gaming store around--but it's not like I'm consistently on the lookout for them. The place is HUGE and was decently busy when I stopped in. It definitely was busier a few hours later when k drove by again. I would say it definitely feels spacious but it also feels cold and not incredibly welcoming but I guess I don't need it to be or expect it to be.

I plan to visit The Battleground Cafe in the future. It was my first time visiting for their Magic…read morethe Gathering - prerelease of Duskmourn event. I started playing MTG this month and decided to go to this event alone... well, I was suppose to meet my husband's best friend, but he had a family emergency. It was intimidating at first when majority of the customers were guys. My only experience with MTG was playing against my husband. (My husband was unable to go to this event.) The staff members were friendly, professional, and patient. When I first arrived, I was looking at the Duskmourn bundles, commander deck, etc that were sitting behind the counter. The place was busy as staff members were checking in customers for the event, but I was approached and offered assistance quick. I also appreciate one of the staff members who took the time to help me assembled my deck and gave me advice - I had no idea what I was doing. The staff members seemed very knowledgeable of the new expansion(?), as well as how to play the game. I interacted with some of the guys attending the event who seemed nice and friendly. My opponent was also friendly and patient - he even offered friendly advice and gave me a chances to reconsider my moves. The staff members checked in after the first round. The staff members were very understanding and accommodating when I needed to leave the event early. They even said "bye" as I was leaving. Overall, it was a good experience. I wish I was a better MTG player, but time will get there. I also find it cool that they serve food there. There was lots of space to sit. They offer a variety of card sleeves, deck boxes, dices, and a ton of single MTG cards. It is also where the Lady Planeswalker Society (women who plays MTG) meets. I would definitely come back and try to make more MTG friends.