43 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“

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

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

“If this place served nothing but the breakfast sandwich, it would still be one of my favorite joints in the cities. Every ingredient is perfect, and lovingly crafted into one of the tastiest, heartiest breakfasts you've ever held in your hand. Add to that some great service and friendly atmosphere and you've got a place worth coming back to any chance you get. Also a big fan of their snickerdoodles and the Reuben sandwich - I'm told the vegetarian Reuben (with smoked beets instead of corned beef) is good if you're into that kind of thing.“

“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.“

“Amazing coffee and community. Always looking to support great female owned small businesses.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“Came here for brunch and we enjoyed our food! My friends and I got a Nutella crepe, turkey / cheese crepe, and a chicken sandwich. I loved how the cafe had indoor and outdoor seating options! Interior is very cute and could be great for studying or catching up with a friend! We enjoyed our meal and appreciate the wide variety menu they have. One thing I will note is that the sides were a bit overpriced in my opinion, being $5 for a side of potatoes.“

“Fantastic mocha. For a mocha, this had depths of flavor and the coffee was a delicious compliment to the chocolate. This place was busy on a Sunday morning. But was worth the little bit of a wait. There is very little seating, so I grabbed my coffee to go.“

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

“Good coffee. Great mission.“

“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!“

“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.“

“I had one of the best customer service experiences I’ve had in a long time thanks to Kisha and Gabe. From the moment I walked in, they were genuinely kind, welcoming, and so easy to talk to. Their positive energy and wonderful conversation completely turned my day around.

As a nurse during Nurses Week, I had been feeling a little discouraged after being turned away by several businesses despite all the promotions being advertised. What meant the most was that before I even asked about any promotion, Kisha and Gabe treated me with kindness and respect. Their compassion and attitude made me feel appreciated in a way that truly stood out.

Thank you both for making my day — and honestly my whole week — so much better. The energy you bring is refreshing, and it’s clear you care about the people who walk through the door. I sincerely hope your boss sees this because employees like you deserve recognition (and a raise!).“

“The young lady who served me was very kind and sweet. She served me and my girlfriend Nikki are coffee with a smile. Nikki and I go to the Caribou on West 7th Street every Tuesday and we're very pleased with the people who work there because they treat us like their own. We love it there!“

“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!“

“I needed a great cup of coffee on a cold rainy afternoon & stopped into Caribou where I know the coffee is always perfect. Never a disappointment. Greeted with a smile and fun time guessing the trivia question of the day. Always wonderful at caribou!“

“I have been to this Caribou multiple times and I usually get a double toasted bagel with Garden veggie cream cheese. 9 times out of 10 they give me plain cream cheese or they give me honey walnut. Fun fact,one of my weaknesses is I am allergic to walnuts. It would be real nice if they didn't give me poison when I go to their store.“

“Awesome place, awesome people!“

“First time and it was delicious“

“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.“

“Just had a meeting at Spy House this morning. That was undeniably the best cappuccino I have ever had in the USA. Rich, boozy and absolutely perfect. The gluten free brownie didn’t hurt either. Thank you so much for a coffee affirming experience.“

“Visited Sunday morning since I wouldn’t have to pay for street parking. I had no problem ordering on the kiosk, although you can also order in person. I ordered the purple lava specialty Vietnamese coffee, which was a delicious twist on a classic favorite. I also had the Banh Mi Ni, which was decent and very filling. I visited early morning and I didn’t have to wait for long for my order and there was space for me to chill and enjoy my food while getting some work done. The WiFi was readily accessible and the space was very clean.“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“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!“

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

“So thankful that Hope is at the hospital! During a few stays/visits here for family this has been my go to spot for something close, convenient, and tasty. Great coffee, great breakfast sandwiches, and convenient grab and go options too. Hope rules!“

“This is my 4th year ordering a vegan Thanksgiving meal through Whole Foods' catering service. Go to the Whole Foods website, click on "Catering" and look for "Vegan Holiday". It's called "Vegan Meal for 2" but I always get 3-4 meals out of it – totally worth $39.99. You place the order ahead of time, then pick everything up before the holiday, and cook it at home. The food has been delicious every year. This year the meal includes the following: WHOLE FOODS VEGAN THANKSGIVING Pumpkin Curry Soup Mushroom & Root Vegetable en Croûte (entrée) Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries & Sage Roasted Fingerlings with Garlic & Parsley Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Green Beans Mushroom Gravy This year I ordered an additional side of Cranberry Orange Sauce. I was really happy to find a vegan HALF pumpkin pie for sale at the bakery counter. Updated from previous review on 2023-11-22“

“Ninas drinks are delicious. But I ordered a bagel and cream cheese last week. Im thinking the bagel was fresh or from a local bakery...it was from a bag like from a grocery store. Maybe Im fancy because I like my bagels to be fresh. But if you end up ordered a bagel just know its a regular bagel you can get from the grocery store. The cream cheese was also from a Philadelphia packet of cream cheese. So if youre looking for fresh bagels look some where else. Come here for the drinks.“

“Nice staff and they like my dog. Good coffee and other items for non coffee times. Reasonable prices for most items. Convenient location. Parking can be a bit wonky. The restroom I used had a gross toilet bowl (which I know can be a matter of timing but seemed like it hadn’t had staff attention in a while.)“

“Wonderful spot close to Mississippi Market in St. Paul. There is a beautiful small park (when weather permits) to sit outside. The building itself is old and very Swedish even though the history of Swede Hollow is long-past, lots of "hygge" inside (yes I know it's Danish but they did own the country, kinda). A few tables downstairs, one cozy one on the mezzanine, 6-7 upstairs and a neat "conference room" with a very comfy cozy reading armchair. Coffee really good (Americano, Cubano), great selection, had a studenty-feel, but we are close to MSU. The food looked very good. One of my new favourite "Third Places"“

“This is what a community coffee shop should feel like. There was a bustle and energy that was fun to be in. Thanks for being a great place to hang out and work!“

“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! 💖“