Thirty-Six Cafe
949 Grand Ave, St Paul
(651) 493-0163
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A bit more costly for drinks plus you have a limit how long you can sit. Will not go back.
I promise it’s totally worth the wait! It’s a small space, which adds to the wait time. The pancakes are so fluffy and incredible. The matcha drinks are out of this world delicious! And the owner is so sweet!
Well i vissit this cafe for the first time and when i went there was a lady there and she was so kind and the food is soo yummy. I can't whait to come back
Being closed for most the week is really not a sustainable business model. I wonder what the reason is low supply?. Small kitchen, shortage of staff?. I suppose I can understand that, but they do attend to run out of food even early in the afternoon sadly. I just don’t know if they’re working to fix this issue?
Got take out, strawberry shortcake and blueberry lemon. Waited 15 min to place order and another 45 min to receive. They were pretty good but feel it’s more for the photos than the taste. Pancakes were more dense than expected. Cute and trendy but small inside. Everyone was super kind and transparent about wait times.
so so so cute!!! matcha is super good, we loved the mango coconut and banana pudding!! very nice service☺️
These definitely weren’t the best soufflé pancakes I’ve had but it’s probably the best for the area. I’m not sure if it’s because I came later in the day, but the pancakes were super dense and dry. Personally, I wouldn’t get them again. I don’t regret the experience though. Interior and presentation were cute! Drinks were good. Matcha wasn’t impressive
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Such a treat! My kiddo had a day off of school, so we went as a special lunch. It was busy, but the owner Macy and her staff did an excellent job letting everyone know what to expect in terms of wait time for tables and food. And it was so worth the short wait!!! The Bananas Foster was decadent without being too sweet. The eggs Benedict was a super fun twist on a classic dish. We would order both again and plan to be back to try others!
If I could give this place a 10/10, I would. Such a unique treat with well-presented food and coffee. And their gluten-friendly pancakes taste just like the regular pancakes—truly a success for them! The einspanner is one of the best coffee drinks I’ve had. If you’re looking for a fun date or brunch with friends, this is a must.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
10/10❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I was so excited to try the food here! Drove a long way to go and only to be disappointed that you had to make reservations for tables. The owner advised that it would be about an hour in a half wait for tables although there were quite a few open. We waited about 15-20 minutes for our food which wasn’t too bad, but I was so disappointed that even when we left with our take out food the tables were still open. I feel like they could have sat us, or other people waiting as well. My recommendation would be to come up with a better experience for sitting, this will make the overall experience better. The pancakes were delicious, I just think the experience for take out and the fact that we didn’t get to sit down ruined it. I didn’t feel like it was worth my drive or time :(
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Lemon Blueberry Soufflé Pancake
The food here must be fantastic, but after three visits, I’ve yet to actually try it. The wait times are just too long—at least an hour for a table and a minimum of 40 minutes for carryout. For anyone with a busy schedule, dining here seems almost impossible. Perhaps it’s time for an expansion?
Had one of the best matcha latte's I've had within the Twin Cities here. Stopped in alone on a Sunday morning just after they opened and the place was already packed. Chose to get take out to avoid taking up space as a party of one, and I appreciated how quickly they took my order. There was a little area to sit and wait for my food, which was a little cramped, but that's because the restaurant is smaller and doesn't have a lot of sitting space. Staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. The pancakes were sooooo good. Flavor wasn't overpowering, and even to-go they stayed warm until I got home.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the food was super tasty and the owner was very friendly. Although the restaurant was busy she was very personable and made our experience pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Foster Soufflé Pancakes
Loved coming here. Food and drink we had were wonderful. Can't wait to go back again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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