St. Paul · Minnesota, MN

Best coffee in St. Paul

Scout analyzed 85 St. Paul places and surfaced the ones that actually fit coffee.

Places analyzed

85

Matches

12

Typical spend

$15

Typical visit

49 min

Scout-verified spots

Nightlife

Minnesota Music Cafe

Minnesota Music Cafe is a down-to-earth spot for live blues, R&B, and rock, perfect for an evening date or a social outing with friends. Expect to spend a few hours enjoying music, drinks, and pub fare.

CocktailsLive musicFood
★ 4.3$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Roots Roasting

Macalester - Groveland

Roots Roasting

Roots Roasting is a good spot for a quick coffee break or to do some work, easily paired with errands. Expect to spend $5-15 and stay for around 30 minutes.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
yellowbird coffee bar

Lexington - Hamline South

yellowbird coffee bar

A typical coffee shop for a quick solo stop or a casual meet-up, expect to spend under $15 for a drink and a light bite. It's suitable for a 30-minute break before or after other activities.

FoodRelaxedQuiet
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | St. Paul

Macalester - Groveland

Spyhouse Coffee Roasters | St. Paul

This coffee shop is suitable for a solo work session or a casual meet-up, pairing well with a walk around the neighborhood. Expect to spend 45-90 minutes and about $5-15 per person for coffee and a pastry.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Nina's Coffee Cafe

Cathedral Hill

Nina's Coffee Cafe

Nina's Coffee Cafe is suitable for a casual solo or small group outing, perfect for a light breakfast or afternoon coffee and snack. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-$15 per person.

FoodViewsRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Abogados Café

South Como

Abogados Café

Abogados Café is a low-cost coffee shop suitable for a quick, relaxed solo visit or a casual meetup. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and a light bite over 30 minutes to an hour.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Cafe Astoria

West Seventh - Fort Road

Cafe Astoria

Cafe Astoria is a casual spot for breakfast, brunch, or a coffee break, suitable for an hour-long stop. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person on crepes, pastries, or coffee.

FoodRelaxedSocial
$10–$25 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
JS Bean Factory

Highland Park

JS Bean Factory

JS Bean Factory is a good spot for a relaxed morning coffee or an afternoon study session, especially if you enjoy live music. Expect to spend $5-15 per person for coffee and pastries.

FoodShoppingLive music
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Quixotic Coffee

Highland Park

Quixotic Coffee

Quixotic Coffee is a mellow spot for a relaxed solo or small group outing, ideal for grabbing coffee and pastries. Expect to spend an hour and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul

South St. Anthony Park

Dogwood Coffee - St. Paul

This coffee shop is a good spot for a quick stop to grab a drink or a casual meet-up, typically lasting 30-60 minutes. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visiteasy parking
Claddagh Coffee

West Seventh - Fort Road

Claddagh Coffee

This is a good spot for a casual coffee and a bite, perhaps as a solo stop or a quick meet-up. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking
Workhorse Coffee Bar

South St. Anthony Park

Workhorse Coffee Bar

This is a good spot for a casual coffee stop or to get some work done. Expect to spend 30-60 minutes and $5-15 per person for coffee and a pastry.

FoodShoppingRelaxed
$5–$15 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

What Scout found

  • 12 of the 85 analyzed St. Paul places fit coffee.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 17% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Quiet, Playful, Quirky.

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