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Ai Hues Bakery and Deli
432B University Ave.
651.602.0231
Serving coffee and meals on the avenue during light rail construction.
American Joe
344 Wabasha St. N.
651.602.9999
Coffee drinks and ice cream near the Victory Ramp.
Amore Coffee
879 Smith Ave. S.
651.330.0570
www.amorecoffee.com
Featuring award-winning coffee and authentic Italian gelato.
Bars Bakery
612 Selby Ave.
651.224.8300
www.barsbakery.com
Espresso, pour over, and brewed coffees along with made-from-scratch baked goods featuring local organic ingredients.
Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar
308 Prince St.
651.228.9274
www.blackdogstpaul.com
Locally-roasted coffees, creative wines and beers, and tasty daily specials for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Bread and Chocolate
867 Grand Ave.
651.228.1017
www.cafelatte.com/bread_chocolate.html
Coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods, including their famous brownies.
Cahoots Coffee Bar
1562 Selby Ave.
651.644.6778
Bohemian atmosphere, great coffee, and Middle Eastern–inspired foods.
Claddagh Coffee
495 Seventh St. W.
651.600.3400
www.claddaghcoffeecafe.com
Welcoming "yogis, bikers, runners, and all cool people everywhere."
Coffee Bené
53 Cleveland Ave. S.
651.698.2266
www.coffeebene.com
Organic beans from master roasters and yummy goods from the bakery.
The Coffee Grounds
1579 Hamline Ave. N.
651.644.9959
www.thecoffeegrounds.net
A friendly gathering place with a bridge club and creative beading group; ongoing open mic the first and third Sunday.
Coffee News Café
1662 Grand Ave.
651.698.3324
Small, busy shop for the neighborhood college crowd offering coffee, chai, wine, beer, music, and light fare.
Cupcake
949 Grand Ave.
www.cup-cake.com
Delicious cupcakes with a coffee café menu.
Dunn Bros on Grand
1569 Grand Ave.
651.698.0618
www.dunnbrosgrand.com
The original Dunn Bros Coffee features live music daily.
The Edge Coffee House
2399 University Ave. W.
651.641.1656
Soups, salads, and sandwiches under an arty, vintage tin ceiling; live music Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Espresso Royale
475 Fairview Ave. S.
651.699.1117
www.espressoroyale.com
A coffee shop plus extras: soups, sandwiches, frappes, and ice cream.
Fresh Grounds
1362 Seventh St. W.
651.224.2348
www.freshgroundscoffee.com
A nonprofit shop offering coffee and light meals, music, art, and job training for youth.
Ginkgo Coffeehouse
721 Snelling Ave. N.
651.645.2647
www.ginkgocoffee.com
Serves tea and fruit smoothies in addition to coffee, and local seasonal foods.
Golden’s Deli
275 Fourth St. E.
651.224.8888
www.goldensdeli.us
Homemade soups, sandwiches, and baked goods served for breakfast and lunch with a healthy side of green practices; walk-up window on Wall Street.
Golden Thyme Coffee Café
921 Selby Ave.
651.645.1340
www.goldenthymecoffeecafe
A community hub offering drinks named after jazz legends (and a really great gumbo); meeting room available.
Groundswell Coffee
1342 Thomas Ave.
651.645.6466
www.groundswellcoffee.wordpress
This neighborhood spot serving pizza and salads as well as coffee is operated by a community nonprofit.
Grumpy Steve’s Coffee
215 Wabasha St. S.
651.224.1191
www.wabashastreetcaves.com
"Come start your morning with a snarl. Or put a little grouchy in your lunch" at the Wabasha Caves.
J & S Bean Factory
1518 Randolph Ave.
651.699.7788
www.jsbeanfactory.com
Full-service roaster features the Obama blend; occasional live music.
Java Train Cafe
1341 Pascal St. N.
651.646.9179
www.javatraincafe.com
Family-friendly table service with Izzy’s ice cream and a play area for children.
Jerabek’s New Bohemian Coffeehouse and Bakery
63 Winifred St. W.
651.228.1245
www.jerabeks.com
A relaxed and casual coffeehouse serving flaky pastry specialties.
Kopplin’s Coffee
2038 Marshall Ave.
651.698.0457
www.kopplinscoffee.com
The local micro-culture for brewing connoisseurs offering seasonal beverage creations.
Lady Elegant’s Tea Room
2230 Carter Ave.
651.645.6676
www.ladyelegantstea.com
Tea in the British tradition with three-, four-, and six-course events.
Lowertown Daily Perk
180 Fifth St. E., Suite 266
651.228.9820
www.lowertowndailyperk.com
A skyway workday staple; formerly Executive Coffee and Tea.
Lucy Coffee Cafe
540 Fairview Ave.
651.260.0625
www.lucycoffeecafe.com
Pastries, sandwiches, and salads in the Griggs Midway Building.
Mad Hatter Coffee Cafe and Teahouse
943 Seventh St. W.
651.227.2511
Social justice salons and acoustic music with the St. Paul Gallery of Art adjoined.
Nina’s Coffee Café
165 Western Ave. N.
651.292.9816
This art-friendly corner of Cathedral Hill hosts frequent art and literary events.
Polly’s Coffee Cove
1382 Payne Ave.
651.771.5531
Comfortable kitsch and convenient boxed lunches; Polly is the bird.
Quixotic Coffee
769 Cleveland Ave. S.
651.699.5448
www.quixoticcoffee.com
Emphasizing both quality coffee and a supportive relationship with coffee farmers.
Rondo Coffee Café
461 Dale St. N.
651.239.9953
www.minnesota-internet.com/rondo
Stop by after a visit to Rondo Community Outreach Library.
Saint Paul Classic Cookie
2386 Territorial Rd.
651.288.3807
www.saintpaulclassiccookie.blogspot
Check out their cookie apparel, mugs, and accessories.
Saint Paul Coffee
101 Fifth St. E.
651.221.9859
The sunniest corner in the skyway; formerly Steep & Brew.
Seventh Heaven Coffee & Antiques
327 Seventh St. W.
651.222.0122
www.masterbuilder.org
Family owned and staffed. A St. Paul original.
St. Paul Corner Drug
240 Snelling Ave. S.
651.698.8859
www.stpaulcornerdrug.com
A neighborhood pharmacy with five-cent coffee at the old-fashioned soda fountain.
SugaRush
712 University Ave. W.
651.797.3354
Donuts too. Near the Sibley Bike Depot.
Swede Hollow Bakery and Cafe
725 Seventh St. E.
651.776.8810
www.swedehollowcafe.com
An expansive breakfast menu features daily quiche and oven-baked French toast.
The Tea Garden
1692 Grand Ave.
651.690.3495
www.teagardeninc.com
Bubble tea delights with chewy tapioca.
TeaSource
752 Cleveland Ave. S.
651.690.9822
www.teasource.com
Extraordinary teas and Tuesday free samples; check the website for classes.
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