This restaurant provided a unique experience here in St. Paul. The establishment itself was decorated beautifully but the interior felt very cramped. We went in late Sunday afternoon and waited roughly 20 minutes to be seated (they do not accept reservations). The matcha latte was amazing, it was my favorite part of our visit. When receiving it, we were instructed the proper way to consume it. The quality of the matcha was great and the employees were extremely kind. The classic pancakes w/ added chocolate drizzle were good, I ended up being full after the first because they're so sweet. All in all, I would return but next time, I would plan to split my entre and I would try other matcha flavored items! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Classic Soufflé Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great food and matcha. We had the banana pudding matcha tiramisu coffee and the early riser. All 3 were great and the place is nicely decorated. It was very busy so be prepared to wait a little bit but it is worth it. The family that owns it was very kind and welcoming read more

Such a cute and fun spot!! The banana pudding is to die for. Such unique choices. Also highly recommend the ube cheesecake. The pancake dishes are okay read more

Visiting MN and I had to stop in a get some soufflé pancakes! These are still the best soufflé pancakes I've had to date - and that's saying a lot coming from the Bay Area! You gotta try all the flavors! If you're looking for something lighter, the smoothie bowls are so good and refreshing. We tried the mango one. Don't have a sweet tooth, they have avocado toast as well as an eggs Benedict soufflé pancake. They really upped their drink game, too! You gotta try them all, and ask the barista about any seasonal specials. read more

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What a beautiful and cute little cafe. After so many years, I finally stopped by to support this local business. The soufflés were delicious--I tried the taro and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. Heads-up that the cafe is super busy so I recommend calling ahead to be put on the reservations list. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

If you try one thing from here... get the banana pudding matcha. It's somewhat pricey, and the store is always extremely busy; however, the quality of the food and drinks really make up for it. The owner of the cafe is an absolute sweetheart. I can only imagine how much stress she is under with running the business everyday, but she always has a big smile on her face, so I admire that a lot. read more

The weight was very long 1:30 minutes When we inquired about the items The person indicated everything was available When we get up to order only a few items were available which would have been helpful while waiting for such a long time Due to this fact of not being able to even try the food by t very poor service the rating is applicable read more

We were the first people in on a Saturday morning and were immediately greeted by the owner who was so sweet and we got a good spot. We walked up to the counter to order our food and drinks and the drinks were ready quickly. Our food came out shortly after and tasted great. We got the butterfly pea lemonade and summer passion drinks, which were pretty sweet but refreshing. The early riser avocado toast was filling and a great breakfast option if you don't want something super sugary. The apple crumble soufflé pancakes were amazing and fluffy- they mostly tasted like biscoff cookies rather than apple but I loved it. Definitely come in early because it gets busy quickly and there aren't many spots available. Overall great experience and we will be back!! read more

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Have you ever wondered what eating a cloud would taste like? Look no further! These pancakes are absolutely HEAVENLY! They are light, fluffy, the perfect amount of sweet! They have ruined all other pancakes for me haha. My latte was the perfect drinking temperature and was so cozy! The seating is limited, so I would either go with a smaller group or go right away in the morning on a weekday! They will not sit you until everyone in your party has arrived and on the weekends you can only be there for a max of an hour and fifteen minutes. The service was beyond friendly and the photo opportunities in here are plentiful! I will be dreaming of these perfect pillowy pancakes until our next meeting! read more

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10/10 customer service, food, and vibes! Absolutely loved this place! Visiting from out of town and my sister wanted to try this place and it did not disappoint! I'm grateful we came early before the rush, but it gets busy and it's understandable too! This place was great! And again customer service was amazing! I love their service! read more

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This is such an instagram-able vibe! Roses and pink everywhere. Paired with very pretty food including the Ube soufflé pancakes, which are so light and fluffy! The coffees are very tasty, not too sweet. This place gets busy on weekends and you cannot make reservations, so plan accordingly read more

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Best soufflé pancakes I ever had every time new friend are in town I definitely make a point to take them here. The ambiance is nice if you like pink florals and aesthetics. It is however a bit of a small location and same applied to parking only street parking available otherwise great restaurant and I will be going back when am craving pancakes read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Aesthetics - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The prettiest cafe I've been to in the Twin Cities! The rose latte was super unique and tasted like perfume in a good way. The pancakes were fun to try once. The ube was the perfect amount of sweetness and the bananas foster was very sweet for one person. The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. We only had to wait a few minutes for a table on a Sunday at brunch time. Would recommend to go for the aesthetics! read more

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Amazing fun place and the food & drink was delicious. I was visiting from California and my Goddaughter wanted to try out this place. We went on a Sunday morning and yes we had to wait but it was totally worth it. If I lived in MN I would go often. read more

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Been wanting to check this place out for quite some time. I mean where else would you get aesthetically looking pancake soufflés? First off the service was phenomenal; staff was kind and communicative; they made sure to update us the wait time. The resturant was bright and cute, with lots of pink decor. Not my scene, but it's perfect for a cute brunch date. Now for the food & drink, don't let the eyes fool you. If you don't like eggy flavor, soufflés may not be for you; there's other options that sounds good. First bite of the Matcha Delight was yummy but got tired of it after the second bite. Personally, the texture wasn't my favorite. The Matcha Latte was delish and was the highlight of the meal! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Iced Matcha Latte and Matcha Delight Soufflé - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Beyond this being one of the cutest spots in the twin cities, their food is amazing. We enjoyed the hooray for ube and the soufflé benedict and both of them were yummmm! Highly highly recommend for brunch! But make sure you get there early coz they run out of their souffle pancakes! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Such a cute little spot for souffle pancakes! We came as a party of three on a Friday afternoon around 2:30pm and it was maybe 80% full. There's a variety of seating options, with mainly tables for two, and we were sat at the large front table. You're given a menu, and when you're ready to order you can go up to the counter at the back to place your order. We each ordered the Butterfly Pea Lemonade, which I thought was a good mix of sweet and sour. I ordered the Hooray for Ube pancakes, while the others ordered the Matcha Delight and Honey Toast. The Honey Toast came out significantly before our pancakes, but we were warned that they would take a little longer to make. From first glance, the pancakes don't look like too much, but they're more filling than anticipated. I ended eating 2.5 of the 3 pancakes. I would come back, for the novelty of eating souffle pancakes in a cute space and to try other things on the menu. One thing to note about sitting at this specific table, was that the sun was burning into our backs, but I suppose that's not much of an issue on a day that's not as sunny. read more

I've been dying to try the famous souffle pancakes and on a recent getaway to Minnesota i finally had the opportunity. I visited Thirty-Six Cafe and i instantly fell in love. It's such a beautifully decorated cafe. It's on the smaller side so i recommend getting there as soon as they open because it gets full right away. The decor is very instagramable and the two ladies working there i'm assuming they are the owners were really welcoming and friendly. They helped me decide which options to go with and mentioned their most popular dishes. I went with the Lemon Blueberry Souffle pancakes. I loved the combination of that sweet and tart and it was so creamy and airy. I also ordered their classic pancakes which were also so addicting with those piles of creamy whip on top. It was an overall nice experience and i would eat it every day if i could. It must visit location for sure. read more

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This spot is SO cute and aesthetic. I'm a lover of all things pink, and this place definitely is that. Their fluffy soufflé pancakes are top-notch and similar to the ones you can get in Japan. The location on grand Ave is great, but be ready to find street parking. I would also recommend checking their hours and getting there early on weekends as they do run out. The service is great and would definitely recommend going! read more

The food and drinks are beautiful. The pancakes felt like they had been premade and heated up rather than freshly made to order. The drink was good but nothing amazing. read more

This review is long overdue. I've had 36 cafe back in 2020 and although the place is small, it is quaint and has that homey feel. Beautiful aesthetics, perfect for ig photos or just personal photo collections. Their drinks and food are great as well. They have more sweet brunch items than their savory counterparts. I love coming here with my girl friends and also with my then boyfriend and now husband. It's a cute date day idea. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe is so cute! The decor is pink and flowery and there is a little telephone booth to take photos in. I had a rose gold latte and the mango smoothie bowl - yum! The staff was knowledgeable about food intolerances and advised me as to what was celiac safe or not. There are only two gluten free food options (smoothie bowls with no granola) but plenty of safe drink options! read more

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Location/Atmosphere: On grand avenue is the cute cafe that is perfect for a friends date. Definitely a lot of cute moments to take photos and everything was decorated so pretty. Since it's on grand, you have to park on the street, but I felt like there was plenty of parking. You order at the counter when you get there, and the service was very friendly and accommodating. She gave great recommendations Food: I've never had soufflé pancakes but they were absolutely delicious! I felt like the price was reasonable for what you were getting and the pancakes were so flavorful. Loved each of our drinks. Not a huge menu, but enough for everyone to try something different if you'd like. Definitely coming here again! read more

Heard about this place way before I visited. So I requested to come here when i visit! There is street parking only but there were plenty, maybe just a bit of a short walk sometimes. Staff were kind and attentive. The place was clean, beautifully decorated, and has a nice ambiance to it. There were flowers everywhere and lots of areas for pictures! We ordered a few rose gold honey latte, a few iced tea drinks, a strawberry shortcake souffle pancakes, mango madness smoothie bowl, and a honey toast. The lattes were ok, looked cute but lacking flavor and colors. The pancakes were good but slightly sweet. The smoothie bowl was pretty good and fresh ingredients too. The toast was probably my favorite, although it was on the sweeter side too. Would definitely come back for the decor though, and maybe to try other things too! read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. Although I've only been here once, I'm itching to go back because I had such a great experience. I came about a month ago during a weekday at 9:30am or so and it was relatively empty, but the place started filling up fast. As soon as you walk in, you're instantly blown away by the floral decor. It seems like you're in another country's cafe and not in Minnesota. Kind of reminded me of the beautifully decorated cafes in Asia or England. Not only did the place look amazing, the food looked and tasted amazing as well! I've been wanting to try souffle pancakes ever since I heard about them a few years ago and I'm sooo happy I finally got to try them in Minnesota. They are everything I dreamed of and more. Perfectly fluffy and lots of flavor. I tried the Ube but my friend tried Matcha and both were so delicious I couldn't stop eating it. We also got the rose tea lattes which were beautiful and delicious in their own right. Thanks for having us ! Already can't wait to come back. Hope they can open another location in the future so it's closer to me! read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Ube and matcha souffle pancakes + rose tea lattes - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We drove 45 minutes to get there, it was a Long line, small place not too many tables to seat, well organized. Drinks made it worth the wait, staff very friendly. read more

I did not know Himalaya Cafe was closed and this place took over. I came here because the other coffee shop was packed so I drove out here for a quick stop. It is a cute place. Lots of pink color and bright lights. I ordered their matcha with oat milk and chic-pea with avocado toast. I was surprised of how cheap the toast cost, around $5, usually it is like $7 or $8 at most places. It was very good, too. I am going to make it myself one dayWhat I did not like was their wifi, not being available. I guess it is a good idea for people to go there and interact with one another instead of bringing their laptops and doing things on their own. Will I come back? Yes, in the summer time. read more

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This is such a small but cute place! Like most girls- I like the pink, florals and overall very picture/instra worthy environment but honestly it's just that. I came here on a weekday on my day off so it was not busy but it still took a while to get our food. We got the chai latte and classic soufflé pancakes. The chai latte was good- not watery like some places. The soufflé pancakes were so fluffy and cute but it was too eggy for my preference. Overall I wish there was more seating and a bigger menu. Parking is just street parking in the front. Service was nice but slow- it would have been nice to know how long it would take with our order. read more

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This place is such a cute spot!! We were put on the waitlist right away, it is first come, first serve. I ordered the strawberry pancakes. The pancakes were so soft and fluffy. The crème was perfect and the strawberries paired well. I could eat these pancakes by the dozen, they were so soft!! The latte was good too!! read more

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Thirty-Six Cafe opens at 6:30am! Which means I can go in early, get a delicious latte and a scrumptious bite to eat, feel like I'm far away from work and worries, before having to start my day. In fact, it was the perfect start to my day! The staff are super friendly. They greeted everyone and chatted with them while making their orders. And, the decor... the decor took me away to a place that was so delicious and luxurious. The food was equally indulgent - I had no intention of pampering myself, but ended up giving myself what felt like a much needed vacation! There was so much attention to detail - both in the design of the space and the food and drinks. There is definitely a rose theme - including a wall of roses, rose colored plush chairs, rose framed mirrors, rose lattes, roses galore! The menu is cleverly simple and plentiful. Simple in that there are 4 main types of food: Soufflé's Pancakes, Smoothie Bowls, Dessert Toasts, and Avocado Toast. The Soufflé Pancakes are light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness. The Avocado Toast with salmon... I mean, it was rich, savory, and taps into that umami part of your mouth that makes your whole being happy! I didn't get to taste the Smoothie Bowl, but the owner told me she specifically uses ripe mangos to get the maximum flavor. I also learned that all of the syrups, sauces... everything is made in house - even the whipped cream. And, the breads are locally sourced. It's everything that makes special special. I really hope they stick around. What a sweet little addition to Saint Paul! read more

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If you're looking for a coffee shop with great food and instagram worthy pictures, you have to check this place out! One of the owners greeted me as I came in and was very appreciative of my coming in on an icy day. The berry nice smoothie bowl was my absolute favorite! The fruit was fresh, not soggy and the taste was perfection. The soufflé pancakes were airy and light. These are not your typical pancakes. Topped with whipped cream and strawberries, it taste like a marshmallow to me. Tasty but was too sweet for me; I would still recommend that you try them! The rose gold honey latte was a perfect blend of espresso and sweetness. The rose gold flakes on top were a great touch. Lastly, the decor is all pink with pink chairs and pink flowers everywhere. There's even a flower wall! I couldn't stop taking pictures! read more

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Fairly priced, fresh ingredients, lovely interior. Nice place to work, there is a large table with outlets. I really liked my avocado toast. It wasn't as fancy as other ones I've had at other places, meaning it didn't have a lot of avocado piled up on top of toast with pretty decorating of sliced pink radishes, but it was a bang for the buck. I'd order it again. The place is a lot smaller than I thought. I'd been to this coffee shop before when it was something else. It's a very pretty space with lots of backdrops for great instaworthy photos. I got the rose gold latte and it was very good! I liked it way better than the gold leaf drink I got from Cafe Astoria. I'd definitely come here again with friends. read more

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My sister and I had been to Japan and had soufflé pancakes there, so we were excited to see that a new place had sprung up in St. Paul selling the same type pancakes! Owners were very kind, pancakes were great (tasted just like the ones in Japan!), and the chai tea latte that my sister ordered was the best chai tea latte I've ever tried. Definitely a cute place to check out at least once if not more! Note: I read in other reviews that it's important to get there early, so we showed up at 9 am Sunday after church which was a good time. It looked like it was getting busy when we left, so I'm sure the wait for pancakes would be longer than what we had to wait for, but it's worth it. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - The Classic Soufflé Pancakes - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Delicious pancakes! So fluffy and soft! It doesn't look like a lot of food, but it is very filling. Everything was great and super cute cafe, with the cutest telephone booth that I wish I took photo of! read more

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If you don't get there before they open, it is an hour wait. Good food. Limited menu as mostly all different Souffle (Very fluffy pancake) the size of an English muffin. We went the sweet route, so I would go savory next time. Overall good place, but not a full on breakfast cafe. read more

Thirty-Six Cafe - Banana Foster and The Classic Souffle - Cafes Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Beautiful little cafe, great coffee, soufflé pancakes were tasty, I got the eggs Benedict, think the fruit topped ones would be better, less flavor competition between sweet and savory. Very "girlie" lots of cute photo opportunities. Will be back for sure! read more

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36 cafe instagram: @xcyanneats Pretty good, everything was tasty and well made. Too long to get our order due to short staff and many people there, but it's understandable since it recently opened. My favorite was the smoked salmon east, but i didn't catch a photo!!! lol Honey and Match toast was tasty. The bread was crunchy as expected Smoothie bowls were a creamy taste with bunch of fruity taste Chica Toast was alright, not my favorite but could use a little more flavor. Overall, I'd probably go back as a place for study session and chat. read more

As soon as you step inside this cafe, you'll feel like you entered some dreamy place... it's filled gorgeous flower... ambience is an absolute wow... an Insta worthy cafe to take beautiful photos... make sure you take reservations ahead.. we went on a Sunday morning and it was pretty occupied! They had some great coffees... pancakes were delicious but they were too sweet to finish all by oneself... they dint have many savory options to complement the extra sweetness.. but if you are planning to share it, you'll absolutely love the taste... they have some stellar waffle options as well.. make sure to check out ! read more

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Precious gem in Saint Paul. Took my friends who are new to Minnesota here. It's a small place, but they decorated each corner so well. So many opportunities to take cute instagram pictures. The food is filling and delicious. Everything you see in these pictures were perfect. Plus, my friend also ordered the Butterfly pea lemonade (don't have a picture but it changes color) and that was pretty good too. Would highly recommend. Only note: I would recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before opening time because it's first come first serve. All party members must be with you to be seated. read more

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First and foremost if you want to dine in make sure you call to make a reservation. I was lucky enough to get a seat by the wall. This place is nice and neat, but the soufflé can be better. The middle isn't fluffy enough and the cream on top was cold...didn't taste bad but didn't expect it. The Ube cream didn't have Ube taste for an Ube fan. read more

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