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.

Looking for a cool coffee shop with a great team? Check out Makwa! Visited several times and I've…read morealways been welcome and the coffee is top notch. Definitely recommend checking it out.

A cute spot, friendly staff and delicious coffee. I also got the vegan banana bread which was…read moreincredible! Large parking lot but it's a smaller coffee shop. I tried coming here once before to work remotely but there were no open tables and that was the case again when I stopped by Friday morning so just a heads up that it's does get busy in there. Overall, It's a great neighborhood coffee shop and I'll definitely be back.

I went on a Friday morning around 8 am and did have to wait in a short line. There was maybe one or…read moretwo tables open, but was overall very busy. Food 5/5: I got the grandmas house latte and an everything bagel with garlic and herb cream cheese. The latte was well blended and overall very smooth. The bagel was very flavor full and I really liked the flavor combo between the bagel and cream cheese. Service 5/5: overall the staff was efficient and friendly Ambiance 5/5: the vaulted ceilings yet cozy aesthetic makes this place very visually pleasing. Plenty of space and tables, but hard to find a table when busy. Overall I had a great experience and will be back! A great option for a local coffee and pastry/bagel breakfast.

We came here on a random sunny weekday in April and absolutely loved the vibes here! It was open,…read moreclean and large! You certainly could do a group meeting/study session here! The service was wonderful! Everyone was so nice! When my boyfriend tried his drink, it just didn't taste right (iced vanilla latte with 4 shots of espresso) They remade it and were very apologetic! The drinks: I got an iced grandmas house with oat milk! There is no up charge for oatmilk! My wallet and stomach appreciated that! The flavor was really good! Unfortunately even with the remake, there seemed to be something off about my boyfriend's drink... I asked for them to take the vanilla out, thinking maybe be it was the syrup. But it just wasn't good. We were also hoping to get the pizza that was there but they only had slices, not a full pie. It was disappointing. Overall this is a nice coffee shop

I stopped by during Art-A-Whirl and my first thought when I got closer was "I made a mistake, this…read morewas a bad decision" because of the crowd of people walking all over and the traffic. I can't be more thankful that they have dedicated customer parking only spots right out front because I would have skipped altogether if I couldn't find parking. Love that they have an accessible ramp, a spacious patio with some outdoor seating, really spacious indoor seating and clean bathrooms. Staff was friendly and despite the constant stream of new customers they were so fast and efficient in getting everything out quickly. Coffee was good, the chocolate chip cookie by Marc Heu was a bit disappointing though (that's not a Dogwood issue though) it just a want chocolate chip cookie-ing. Reasonable prices, friendly staff and dedicated parking is a win in my book. Also love that they partner with Sweet Renaissance for special drinks for the month.

Coffee is very good. Counter service is excellent. Ambiance is okay is you like industrial modern…read moreand silver mylar lounge seats. Not enough booths for 3 or more. Lots of construction on Tyler St, so it made it really hard to find. My first time here Three stars due to the construction. Plus, hard to find.

Met a colleague here for a checkin. The place was hopping on a weekday morning. We found a table…read morenear the back door which was a bit quieter. They have outdoor seating as well in the back and on the front sidewalk that looked lovely but it was a bit chilly for outdoor sitting. I had an iced latte and a chocolate chip scone. Both were good. Staff was excellent. Orders were filled quickly. My water bottle was filled upon request. They regenerated a receipt we forgot to ask for. Really nice people. I found an on street parking spot but it looked like there may have been a lot in back. Good experience.

I popped into Anchor before doing a bit of Christmas shopping a few weeks ago…read more Enjoyed the calm atmosphere and a delicious egg nog latte!

Storyteller cafe is the BEST!! The SWEETEST workers ever! Stephanie and Cherryl were so helpful and…read morekind. We had the banana bread, carrot cake cookie, miel latte, brown sugar latte, almond latte, and americano...everything was 10/10. The shop is so clean and cute with so many fun goodies available for purchase. So so good!!!

Wonderful drip coffee and creative mixed drinks, paired with delicious pastries and seasonal…read morespecials. The food menu looks just as inviting, and what makes it even better is knowing this place has a heart for helping others, supporting the fight to end human trafficking. A café that not only serves great coffee but also pours love into a greater purpose.

Always great food. They seem to have settled on counter based ordering and you get your own water…read more My one dislike is when paying at the counter that the lowest tip is 18%. Since I have to get my own water and place my order at the counter that lowering my normal 18 to 20 % to 15 seems reasonable. Note they put on a credit card service charge of 3 % so you are back to paying 18% over menu price anyway. Sunday brunch , so get there early. Mocha $5.50. Good flavor but seemed like the chocolate was not fully desolved. Croque Madame $19 with salad. Very well made sandwich with a nice presentation on the salad. Avocado toast $15 always very good and she always get it Raspberry danish hot latte $8. Very good not too sweet. Two brunch specials $19 each. Was very good Service was good. They cleared dirty dishes quickly.

We had some family from out of town that we wanted to take someplace new for Sunday brunch and ends…read moreup settling on Churchill St. First off the ambiance is great. It sounds like most of their stuff is sourced locally and they even have a nice little shop where they sell local crafts and farm goods like milk and honey. We ended up getting the avocado toast and the breakfast sandwich special. Both were great, well seasoned and delicious. For service you go up to the counter and order and they bring you your food when it's ready. I like the concept but with a bigger group we ended up having alot of confusion over the bill. We eventually got it straightened out but if I were to do it again I'd just close out the individuals I was paying for immediately after ordering, not wait till the end and have the whole table split up. All in all a great restaurant. We'll definitely be back at some point to try the other options on the menu!

Any time I am taking 35 from the cities I stop here. Always good service, and every drink I have…read moretried has been delicious. Today was the first time we parked and went in. It's a cute coffee shop.

Had an iced maple latte and it was delish! I thought it was going to be too sweet but it ended up…read morebeing the perfect color with good espresso flavor

Great breakfast spot with both indoor and outdoor seating options! The food was good but what…read morereally caught my eye was the bakery area. They have huge delicious bakery items! Service was quick and overall the place was clean!

Wow! What a wonderful bakery and a variety of baked goods! We tried the chocolate kolache and it…read morewas divine! (So fresh and at 4:30pm!).

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!