One of my favorite places in the world!! They carry an amazing variety of black, green, oolong,…read morewhite, puer, and herbal teas, truly the most I've ever encountered ...and all of these (to me) are special and delicious....my go-to, staple teas are Albert Square, Breakfast Assam, the Shincha green teas, and Iron Goddess of Mercy oolong. The blends are also amazing, such as Blueberry Fields or Green Mango (good chilled!) and Roasted Chestnut (try with spiced chai milk, wonderful on cold winter days). The in-house chai is the best chai I've ever tasted...you can buy the TeaSource spice packets to make your own at home (the mix is the store's own house-made blend...) The high-end black and oolong teas are also pretty amazing, and I'll order these once in a while. I especially love the Sleepy Hollow black tea (originally Jin Jun Mei) and super delicious Guyokuro Japanese green teas... The shop is conveniently located in St. Anthony's Shopping Center, right off of I-35W. It's a super fun and cozy place to visit (staff are always so friendly, helpful, and generous), although you can also order the teas online... Make sure to also check out their unique selection of cute teapots and cups!! I have several in different sizes and colors...another plus is that their prices are pretty great and reasonable for almost everything.... This is a must visit for tea lovers....you will definitely find a tea (most likely many!) that will become a favorite(s)!!

My first visit went well. I wasn't necessarily in the market for tea, but being nearby I decided to…read morestop by and check out the goods. I was greeted upon entry, and immediately shared that I had never been before and was just looking around. They have so many options and sections of the store are designated for varieties (Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Etc.) to make shopping easier. That said, I didn't want to go through everything and enlisted the help of one of the employees. She (a young woman with blonde hair) was very helpful! I described what I was typically into, and from there she recommended a few options. They have glass jars that you can sniff for a sense of the teas flavor. Quick tip, shake it up first. They have decaf options, options on clearance, and 2oz vs 4oz packages. In addition are tea making supplies (pots, looseleaf holders, cups, etc.), as well as a short menu of a drinks you can buy. I ended up with two packs, and a freebie. While there's no indoor seating, there were a couple of tables and chairs outside, I imagine for those who get pre-made drinks. As for the teas I purchased, I haven't tried them yet. Fingers crossed they tastes as good as they smelled.

Was attending Twin Cities Pride over in Loring Park and was in desperate need of caffeine (we woke…read moreup at 6AM to attend the Rainbow Run 5K). This place was practically across the street, so we decided to take a breather from the hectic festivites and come here. Immediately we were greeted with cooling A/C and much-needed silence. Cool and quiet... the perfect escape. The place was decked out for pride with lots of colorful flags representing many of the wonderful ways to be queer. Definitely get bonus points for their allyship. I got a bottled Coca-Cola and my hubbie got a simple cup of brewed coffee. They had a reasonably-sized menu with even some smoothies and such listed, as well as a display of bakery items. A chalkboard showed their three seasonal beverages, which looked fun (though not my cup of tea). One of the employees was very helpful when I requested a cup of ice to go with my Coke; I needed the extra cool down after all the time we'd spent in the sun in the heat! We sat at one of the tables and appreciated leaning back into the chairs with back support for several minutes. Whew! Perked us back up nicely. There isn't a ton of space/lots of places to sit and I was kind of shocked the place wasn't flooded with queers, lol. There was quite the line for the bathroom though, according to my husband. The decor is nice and neat. I think I spotted a small selection of board games you could break out if desired too, which is fun.

First of all, their mission is awesome: supporting an organization that provides scholarships…read morelocally for athletics for kids. I believe graduates of that program also work here as young adults. The alley walking up to it is so cute. I love historic Mpls! The coffee shop is small but fun, and there's a nice cozy seating area outside I'd come back for. The coffee was good (though not in my top 10), with some unique flavors. I got the breve capp and it did taste a bit scorched. My daughter's LAB iced coffee was delicious. Service friendly and prompt. Bathroom a bit dirty but shared with other businesses.

Stellar service!! I was going to get a pre-made drink because I didn't want to make my own and the…read moreone I picked had lychee-my favorite. They were all out of lychee-the whole reason I went so minus one star for that. The wonderful person working recommended the desert pear. So I did a make your own freeze with desert pear and passion fruit and lychee jelly-so delicious!!! Compostable straws-excellent! I'm so happy Sencha is still there in Uptown! And service was super!

Great tea place for boba and loose leaf tea lovers! We had the taro milk tea and matcha lemonade…read more The taro MT wasn't too sweet and the taro flavor was apparent. My friend said the matcha lemonade had more of a lemon and matcha flavor. We thought it was odd the menu board gave the option of "hot" or "iced" for lemonade since lemonade is never hot. Plenty of seating, most of which was open. They have loose leaf teas and other merch for sale. I bought a boba sticker for $1! Service was friendly. Only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is that there was no AC (or it was broken?). Given how humid it was, the cool air would have felt good. I don't live in the area but would come back if I did, especially if the weather was cooler.

Caffetto is the quintessential Minneapolis coffee shop--they've got tasty, reasonably priced drinks…read more(including a robust selection of teas both hot and iced), good hours, and a real fun punk cafe vibe (lots of fun graffiti and vintage pinball machines). I think Caffetto kind of corners a market that no one else has by being open so late--most coffee shops are barely open past noon, and they're open until midnight! I've personally spent many a late night there finishing up work--it's a really cozy atmosphere, and the selection of pinball machines in the basement are the perfect study break activity. The staff are all great and even when there's a line, they get through it quick and are still able to offer great recommendations--while I usually prefer an iced green tea with no ice, I've tried the lattes, cold press, Thai coffee, and hot chocolate and have genuinely never had a bad drink here. The only thing is to make sure you watch your step if you're walking in the basement--even though it has seating and pinball and the bathroom, it's more of an unfinished space with uneven flooring and I personally rolled my ankle and fell there last year haha.

I jetted from work early to try this coffee shop because I needed a change of scenery and…read more.. well... it's Tuesday. :) I was surprised to find that the cafe was packed at 2:30 in the afternoon, but got lucky enough to snag an intimate table in the corner, perfect for reading a book in peace! I had a triple decaf almond milk latte that tasted like it was caffeinated to me but didn't give me the buzz I'm so addicted to, that's when you know it's a good decaf. I love the coziness and the unique artwork in Caffetto. I look forward to coming back at an earlier hour to feed my addiction. But it's great to know I have a go to coffee shop for those afternoon cravings where the decaf tastes just as delightful! UPDATE- 2 hours later: there's additional seating and a pinball machine room in the basement, glad I went downstairs to the bathroom.

Absolutely loved the vibe here - it's so cute, peaceful, and relaxing. I tried their Kyoto blend…read morecoffee, which was a bit strong for me, but my friend loved it! They use really good-quality milk, so I can imagine their lattes and cappuccinos are amazing. My husband had a hot latte and said it was perfect. It's a nice, calm spot to study or chat, definitely on the quieter side which I loved. I'll be coming back for sure!

WA has always been one of mine and Michaela's favorites. So sad to hear they're closing at the end…read moreof the year! Thanks for the memories and the tasty drinks!

The hummus bowls at Babas were amazing!…read more I ordered the chicken buffalo bowl. At first, I was a bit hesitant about the flavor combination but it turned out to be delicious. We also ordered a pita pizza-style and it was good as well. My personal favorite is the chicken buffalo and would recommend to anyone that plans to visit. It is located in uptown, parking isn't the easiest but it's worth it. Overall, food was good, restaurant was clean, service was also good and fast. I will return!

Baba's has never disappointed on its mini pitas and hummus bowls. However this time I was craving…read morea Shawarma wrap and their new menu mentioned they had one and a Wagyu one! They also now have pizza. I was super excited to try the new items and unfortunately they weren't a hit. The Shawarma wrap was disappointing; not enough fillings, lacked flavor and wrap was dry and crumbly and not in a desired flaky way either. And at $17 I felt some kind of way. The pizza was undercooked and soggy. Service was excellent as you order at the walk up counter. The lime and mint slush was delicious and refreshing and made fresh once I ordered it! The calm ambiance and vibe there never disappoint! But I do hope they rethink the new items and make some adjustments to them. I love Baba's and will continue to be an avid customer but I will stick with the hummus bowls and pita and hope they keep that summer lime refresher on the menu!

Been to Graze North Loop a few times and have always wanted to grab a festive coffee flight from…read morethe Last Drop Cafe. Awhile back a friend I finally made it in to try the Valentine's Day themed flight. Came with 4 4oz coffees. Such a fun way to try different flavors. The Matcha and berry milk tea were some of my favs. The staff were friendly and I appreciate the craft the goes into making these tiny drinks. I hope under the new building mgmt they continue to thrive because I want to come back for another flight!

Disclaimer: We stopped by here for ice cream after lunch and they don't actually make the ice cream…read moreinstead resell dream creamery ice cream so this is not a actual review of the food and drink available here. Having said that, they were helpful and the place is clean and friendly staff. I would be back to try their offerings but the ice cream hit the spot.

Love this place! Beautiful relaxing atmosphere surrounded with live plants and ample seating. And…read moreof course great coffee - try the caramella!

We stayed near by, saw this from an Uber, and had to check it out. It's in an autograph collection…read morehotel, so you know it's unique. I loved my Spygirl latte, and my hubby loved his refreshing beer from the next counter. There is a lot space to chill, work, gather, and just be. Highly recommend!