50 Best Coffee Shops in Saint Paul

“Delicious coffee and baked goods! Our team loves picking up from your Cafe! 💫“

“Went here for the first time 3/11/26. I'm just going to say the experience was amazing. Food was fantastic service was top notch very friendly staff. the lovely lady at the door greeted us with a perfect smile (loved her hair) definitly will visit again“

“Loved Hey Bear. They had a really great egg biscuit sandwhich. I'd usually get the chorizo breakfast burrito. It was all so well priced, filling, and tasted great.

They announced a temporary closure starting July 3rd while they reworked the menu and potentially renovated. But I stopped by just last week and the sign explaining the closure had been removed. The large sign and tarp covering the windows had also been removed. In its place was an open sign and a completely unrelated restraunt with no branding.

Hey Bear has been radio silent since they announced the closing and it seems like they are gone for good. Extremely unfortunate. The area really benefited from a good to-go breakfast spot. My commute to work is now lacking a good breakfast option. Very sad to see them go so silently. What seemed like a break turned into a sudden closure.“

“It’s the first time. Nice place. Good coffee. Friendly staffs 🥰“

“We love this place for the great seasonal beverage menu.“

“Great service, really good food, and the drinks were my favorite part!“

“My favorite coffee shop in town. Lovely baristas who know my order before I even get to the counter. My child is always so excited to go there on the weekends. Plus, their dedication to kindness, justice, and inclusiveness in our community is inspiring.“

“The beverages are very good and the eats are delicious! Also the cats in the Den are awesome. And, one more thing, the decor is nothing short of amazing!“

“I went here for the first time today. The service was amazing, the coffee and food was great, and they have a cute little merchandise area. I will definitely be going again!“

“Some of the best espresso drinks I’ve ever had in the cities !“

“They have some of the nicest staff here. Always working so hard and being thoughtful. I love the atmosphere, plants and always clean in every spot. Would highly recommend any of their coffee drinks :) Also they have a great Celiac/Gluten free menu options!!“

“Tiny little neighborhood espresso shop with hipster folks hanging outside drinking good brews.

$5 iced latte, $3 espresso, $3 drip. $1 flavor addins.

Had an iced latte with mocha and oat milk. Perfect taste.“

“Good coffee. Great mission.“

“I enjoy "mining" the $2 bins for hidden treasures!“

“I recently bought an espresso machine and a nice grinder and wanted to find a local-ish roaster to buy beans from regularly. We tried two others and weren't blown away but then I did some research and found Roots Roasting. We bought their Classic Espresso beans online and it took me maybe 2 or 3 shots to dial in and when I did—wow! We liked them so much that today we drove from Somerset, WI just to buy a fresh bag and to try their coffee in the shop. I went with a spiced mocha and my wife got "something fun" and they are both absolutely delicious! We will be back and we will continue to order beans online if we can't make the drive. Really welcoming environment and the neighborhood is nice too. Great job Roots Roasting!“

“Very comfortable environment! Folks that work there are excellent with customers, they are kind, attentive and you can tell they want to be there, too.“

“Fantastic coffee, incredible apple fritters. Staff were kind and attentive. They have a large coffee roasting oven behind the counter, so the entire place smells heavenly. Only one bathroom though, so don’t drink your coffee too quick.

Will be back, and likely will be purchasing coffee beans from them in the future.“

“My wife and I joined my buddy Ronnie and his wife Carla for a Sunday jazz brunch. We enjoyed the jazz guitarist and food was delicious...I had the chicken and johnny cakes. I gotta figure out how they fixed that chicken!“

“We went to the cities to see Evanescence on the 20th of September and had layover time for the concert to start so my husband and I walked from the venue to Little Brazil. Unfortunately, we got absolutely drenched walking back to the show. Not only that, but we forgot our precious signed posters from the band at our table . The staff saved our posters and kept them safe until we made it back to get them the next day which we truly appreciated. They would have been destroyed by the weather otherwise. We were SO enamored with this gem of a place, it was WORTH the soaked clothes, chattering teeth and watching the rest of the concert soaked through! There is definitely something for everyone whether it be coffee, dessert, sandwiches. They also have a market of imported goods to try like chocolate, candies, snacks etc. Now whenever we are near the cities, it's going to be a must stop! 💖“

“I frequent this location a couple times a month. The baristas are fun to talk to and consistently deliver well-made beverages. I often get the mini turkey bacon sandwich and a matcha lemonade. The only draw back to this location is how small it is. The unique location offers a wide range of clientele. Rarely, but sometimes, customers are quite loud despite the small area. This place would not be the best for a private conversation or long laptop work days.“

“What makes this the best caribou is not the quality of the drinks or the convenience but the amazing individuals who work here. Every time I go to this caribou I know I will have a great start to my day due to the incredible customer service. Special thanks to Allie & Jim!“

“Good parking, nice patio option and indoor seating available. They were quick, clear, and the staff was noticeably fun and working well together. There was even a large spill that happened but they were quick to get a no slip sign out and kept high spirits even through clean up. Great place!“

“First time and it was delicious“

“It’s clean. I decided to stop here for coffee and their Denver bowl. It was enough to keep me full during jury duty. The coffee was good. But the price for the bowl isn’t so much. I should’ve got a sub next door.“

“Awesome place, awesome people!“

“Got the savory crepe and sweet crepe and they were so so good. Also had the Strawberry mango smoothie yummm!!“

“got a old school vanilla cone they got 4 different cones variety of ice cream cool laid back place“

“What a super adorbs & Charming coffee shop that feels straight out of Paris. The inside is absolutely beautiful from the aged brick, beautiful vintage tiles, arched ceilings, beautiful lighting, large windows & cozy atmosphere. The smell of coffee just greets you the second you walk in. It was busy- lots of people loves Nina’s. My oat milk iced latte was SO good. Very delicious espresso to oat milk balance.“

“The people working there are very helpful. I drink pour over coffees at home using about 2/3 decaf and 1/3 caffeinated beans and they were able to match their really good decaf to two or three different regular coffee beans which ended up going together very well. On a whim I tried a newer brew for me of regular coffee and it was amazing! I don't think you can go wrong trying just about any coffee they have. I've noticed that so many stores sell coffee beans that are as old as 3 months from the time they were roasted but if you want fresh roasted this is a very good choice.“

“Such a nice quiet coffee shop even though it's next to the Greenline it's an amazing study spot. I recommend the hot chocolate! The bathrooms are secure too so no homeless loitering and the sign said NO ICE and so it's instantly gets extra points.“

“One of my favorite breweries of all time. Always a great selection and variety and love their hazy IPAs.“

“The best coffee and lovely space!“

“Great spot for a quick cup of coffee, not a large store, only a few bench seats, but sits right next to a food court(town Square) with lots of tables and chairs. Probably not the best location for business meetings, but a great spot to grab some coffee.“

“Great place to grab a bite to eat while in Lower Town. Very warm, inviting space, including games and Legos! The food was delicious and exactly as we ordered it. The staff was very kind and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be back.“

“Delicious chocolates & the staff was wonderful!“

“This is such a nice little place. The Lex is the best espresso drink I’ve ever had. Wish I lived closer!“

“The very pleasant server shared that I had a 50% discount available. She applied that to my order but the system would not let it go through went I went to pay. Did not get the discount today… not a people issue, this was a problem with the caribou system.“

“To go window! Great for dog walkers!“

“Love the atmosphere, perfect for our ladies time on Sundays. A good variety of boba tea. I personally love the cappuccino.“

“Love, love, love! best bubble tea I've ever had!“

“I love Phe, I really do - I truly think their Vietnamese iced coffee is in a class all its own. I haven’t had any other Vietnamese coffee come close - but I think there are some things that could be addressed:

- I’m in here several times per week since they opened in early 2025. I almost always order the Vietnamese iced coffee and yet, the size of the cup I receive is notably different very often - I’ve never been asked for what size I want one single time, so I presume there is just the one size, but the cups I receive tell a different story. Please get consistent or ensure your staff is all on the same page, something is off here.

- The pastries are slop. They’re so clearly frozen food-service level pastries that taste like basically nothing. It’s kind of insulting to patrons to have this when there are not only great sweets and pastries in the immediate area from places like So Yen, The Buttered Tin, or the bevy of farmers market vendors on the weekend. There are so many talented and amazing independent bakers and bakeries in the Twin Cities you could be sourcing from instead of what you’re offering now. It’s so mismatched with how high-quality the coffee is.

- I ordered the banh mi sandwich recently. It was not busy at all, a few people in and out, but it somehow took 30 minutes for me to get my sandwich. I just don’t see any conceivable way as to why it would take this long, but the annoying thing is, I was never told it would take this long and no one apologized or ever checked-in. It was weird and now simply just go to the indoor farmers market, Lost Fox, or the buttered tin for food. You’ve completely lost my food business when I would probably be spending another $25 here per week if that experience hadn’t soured me.

- It’s weird to see the ownership park their car out front, walk in behind the counter, and just start making coffee before dipping out. Run your business how you want, but it’s just weird to see as a patron.

- Why does the music have to be so loud?

Anyway, I do like the shop, but it’s not perfect. I hope to see them continue to improve and grow the business as they have brought a really great asset to Lowertown.“

“great coffee and good conversation with the barista. chocolate croissant was amazing. definitely will return when back in Saint Paul“

“Cooks of Crocus Hill has excellent selection of pots, pans, and everything you’d need in the kitchen. Faiza helped me so much and was so sweet. Whether you like cooking, baking, or both, this is the place for you. Great staff with lots of cooking class options“

“Great people, great food, great morals. Thank you!“

“Great biscuits & gravy plus waffle this morning. Definitely will be back!“

“So cute! The gentleman running the store was a delightful conversationalist and the music was great. Eclectic decor and a very interesting selection- I'm a tincture fan and they have things I haven't seen before! If the lights are on, they're open, and the parking lot in the back had plenty of space. I recommend!“

“Amazing food from an amazing restaurant, owned by an amazing family!!“

“I stopped in for a cake for my birthday (didn’t think ahead to preorder anywhere 😅) and they had so many beautiful cakes to purchase. Everyone was so friendly and the cake was delicious. Thank you!“

“This place is such a charming, adorable little bistro! Their drink selection is fantastic, and the menu offers something for truly every craving, whether you're in the mood for a light bite, a hearty meal, or deciding between something sweet or savory. I went with the classic breakfast, and it was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend stopping by!“

“I hope all the employees are more friendly .need more customer service every time I walk in, they make me feel like don't come in. We don't want yours money. 😞that why we stop buying their bakery.“