Love the kiddo area! Hope they never get rid of it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Al-hurra
Stopped by recently, and though I enjoyed my drink and pastry very much, the service and vibes are off for customers of color. The cashier pretended not to see me, not to understand my English, and acted like I was the first Brown customer they had ever encountered. Do better!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
RentTheSkyFilms
Always great service, and great mochas! Love hanging out here, or meeting friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Faizan Bhutto
Amazing coffee and ambience! The owner was super sweet and has had this place since the past 30 years which was cool, definitely recommend!
Oh and please have the BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE cake!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Sloan-Higgins
The owner was very kind. The coffees were great! My children loved the playroom. I will definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bridget
Lonely atmosphere, lovely coffee, and all around great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keara Ruether
Fantastic kids play space for little ones with adult seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle Grazor
Went for the first time today and can’t wait to come back. The hospitality and offerings were equally delightful! This place is a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iscar Lugo
My wife recently visited Sovereign with our daughter, who has epilepsy and is accompanied by her fully trained service dog. Unfortunately, their experience left us feeling deeply unsettled. The owner of the café asked multiple times if the dog was a “real” service animal and whether the dog was well-behaved. While it’s understandable that businesses want to maintain a safe environment, repeatedly questioning the legitimacy of a service dog reflects a lack of understanding about the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. 💡 Under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act, service animals are legally permitted in public accommodations, including coffee shops. Service dogs are highly trained to behave appropriately and assist their handlers—this should not require constant justification. I believe the owner and staff at Sovereign would benefit from additional education and training regarding service animal laws and disability inclusion. This would go a long way in making the café a more welcoming and informed space for all families. 🐾 If you or a loved one relies on a service dog, be aware that this establishment may not yet be fully prepared to accommodate your needs respectfully.
Service: 1
Nia steinhagen
the rhubarb custard bar and hibiscus matcha lemonade i had this week made me want to leave a review to tell everyone about it they were both soooo good! service and atmosphere awesome as always :)
Great staff, great coffee and enjoyed the play area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fernanda Diaz de Leon
I ordered a quiche and a coffee and I couldn’t finish the quiche, it did not taste good. The place didn’t seem clean and neither did the play area, didn’t seem like they give any sort of maintenance.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Michelle Dean
Delicious coffee and great homemade food choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Bipes
The first time I visited Sovereign Grounds the shop was in a smaller corner of what is now the welcoming space for one of the finest coffee shops in Minneapolis. When I returned for a quick dark roast coffee weeks later Hakan, the owner, remembered my NAME! Friends tell me they’ve had the same experience - being greeted by name every time they stop in. Sovereign Grounds is a spacious restaurant filled with comfy furniture (much of it made by Hakan). You’re likely to see a pile of tiny sneakers where toddlers shed their shoes before rushing into the kid’s play area. You’ll see Moms and Dads enjoying delicious coffee drinks and home made pastries. Stop in and treat yourself! Talk to Hakan about reserving the back room for small meetings. (And don’t forget to ask the owner about his pictures of grandkids!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zak Alwin
Great coffee, handmade Café, food, and awesome atmosphere. Plus very family friendly!
Love the kiddo area! Hope they never get rid of it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by recently, and though I enjoyed my drink and pastry very much, the service and vibes are off for customers of color. The cashier pretended not to see me, not to understand my English, and acted like I was the first Brown customer they had ever encountered. Do better!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Always great service, and great mochas! Love hanging out here, or meeting friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing coffee and ambience! The owner was super sweet and has had this place since the past 30 years which was cool, definitely recommend!
Oh and please have the BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE cake!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The owner was very kind. The coffees were great! My children loved the playroom. I will definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lonely atmosphere, lovely coffee, and all around great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic kids play space for little ones with adult seating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for the first time today and can’t wait to come back. The hospitality and offerings were equally delightful! This place is a gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife recently visited Sovereign with our daughter, who has epilepsy and is accompanied by her fully trained service dog. Unfortunately, their experience left us feeling deeply unsettled. The owner of the café asked multiple times if the dog was a “real” service animal and whether the dog was well-behaved. While it’s understandable that businesses want to maintain a safe environment, repeatedly questioning the legitimacy of a service dog reflects a lack of understanding about the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities.
💡 Under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Minnesota Human Rights Act, service animals are legally permitted in public accommodations, including coffee shops. Service dogs are highly trained to behave appropriately and assist their handlers—this should not require constant justification.
I believe the owner and staff at Sovereign would benefit from additional education and training regarding service animal laws and disability inclusion. This would go a long way in making the café a more welcoming and informed space for all families.
🐾 If you or a loved one relies on a service dog, be aware that this establishment may not yet be fully prepared to accommodate your needs respectfully.
Service: 1
the rhubarb custard bar and hibiscus matcha lemonade i had this week made me want to leave a review to tell everyone about it they were both soooo good! service and atmosphere awesome as always :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great staff, great coffee and enjoyed the play area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered a quiche and a coffee and I couldn’t finish the quiche, it did not taste good. The place didn’t seem clean and neither did the play area, didn’t seem like they give any sort of maintenance.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Delicious coffee and great homemade food choices.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The first time I visited Sovereign Grounds the shop was in a smaller corner of what is now the welcoming space for one of the finest coffee shops in Minneapolis. When I returned for a quick dark roast coffee weeks later Hakan, the owner, remembered my NAME! Friends tell me they’ve had the same experience - being greeted by name every time they stop in. Sovereign Grounds is a spacious restaurant filled with comfy furniture (much of it made by Hakan). You’re likely to see a pile of tiny sneakers where toddlers shed their shoes before rushing into the kid’s play area. You’ll see Moms and Dads enjoying delicious coffee drinks and home made pastries. Stop in and treat yourself! Talk to Hakan about reserving the back room for small meetings. (And don’t forget to ask the owner about his pictures of grandkids!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great coffee, handmade Café, food, and awesome atmosphere. Plus very family friendly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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