Groundswell

1340 Thomas Ave W, St Paul
(651) 645-6466

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Kacie Barrett

Great food! Nice coffee shop!

Mariah Vessel

I came here with my husband today and we had a nice experience. I got a lemon cheesecake, cupcake because the options were pretty limited on cupcakes for the day. It was good. I enjoyed it. I got a jasmine lemonade and it was very natural and tasted really great. My husband got an ice latte and he liked it as well. Overall, everything was all right for the most part. I don’t think the lemon cheesecake tasted much like cheesecake though. The service was also nice. There is a decent sized line and wait. Which is fine, but the line is very close to a lot of seating areas which makes it kind of uncomfortable. I did notice as pictured below that there was a separate dining area as well.

Laura Oldenkamp

Stopped here with a friend was not impressed with the menu selection.

Overpriced dry scone. The coffee was extremely bitter. Uncomfortable chairs felt like you were lying down if you leaned back in them. Bathroom even had a funky odor. Maybe that is my Gen x self not in with the hip generation.
Won't be back.

Megan H

We went on an adventure here and the tea was amazing. The food was also out of this world. A great place for vegetarians with plenty of seats.

R Mercury

Solid and consistent good coffee.. creative bakery with fun flavors , kind staff. I love that they let people sell products and crafts along the wait line area.. a sweet mom/child project for scrunchies got me and I bought some.. 💕 oh!!! Don’t go on Mondays and be sad! That is the only day they are closed. Buy a scrunchie if you can!! Sweet mama and daughter sewn.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

lorna May B

Fabulous neighborhood coffee shop with amazing baked goods, sandwiches and coffee!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Reinemann

Fantastic meal and coffee. Love the atmosphere. Their special was a quiche, and they are made to order.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quiche of the Day, Rosemary Bacon Scone

Amelia DeRynck

Went here for breakfast which was pretty good. You order at the counter and they'll bring it out to you. The food was warm and tasty, and the atmosphere was okay. The staff seemed polite but busy.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Tofu Scramble

John Peterson

The atmosphere is very lively. The staff was very pleasant to my family and I. The chocolate and cherry scone came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. The coffees that we ordered were not very strong in flavor, but still tasted nice. My daughter absolutely loved the chocolate chip cookie.

Vegetarian options: The menu clearly indicates which items are vegetarian and vegan approved.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

VeganBattleBot

Charming place with a welcoming ambiance and plenty of seating. Clearly marked vegan menu items and plant milk options like soy. We tried the vegan sammie sandwich and the vegan scramble. The scramble was flavorful and satisfying. The sandwich, however, left much to be desired, with large, bland blocks of tofu with minimal flavor. The vegan banana bread was delicious!

tom mobry

This coffeehouse offers friendly staff, wonderful baked goods, and delicious coffee!
They also sponsor a live open mic that is inclusive, supportive, and down right good time!
Any place that supports live music rates 5 stars with me!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Macey Heath

They have great quality of food, and healthier options of sweet potato sides which I loved. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katie Hakes

Love it here! Very calming environment. Staff is super friendly. It’s clean and rustic with a modern spin. I’ll definitely be back again.
Had the avocado toast, it was delicious. Flavors pop and just a tiny bit of a spice kick. Their expresso martini melts in your mouth.

Kid-friendliness: This is a place for professionals or students to study or have a space to converse. Not a play pen for kids. I would have been annoyed if there were children running around, crying, or screaming. If you can manage your children to act accordingly I don’t see why they couldn’t come here. It’s a chill respectful space for people to relax and get stuff done.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wen Martínez Horsch

Very small cappuccino and breakfast. Not worth for the price. Flavor was good but all came in very small proportions it looked like a kids breakfast.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Z A

Cappuccino and atmosphere are very good

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

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