Top Coffee Shops in Saint Paul

For some people, coffee is a treat; for others, it’s a necessity.

Whether you're looking for a caffeine fix or a place to meet, there’s a Saint Paul coffee shop for you.


Nina’s Coffee Cafe

Location: 165 Western Ave N

Head to the Cathedral Hill neighborhood for a quaint and cozy coffee spot inside the historic Blair Arcade building. This rustic space is a must-see for any literature lover (Author F. Scott Fitzgerald lived in this neighborhood and frequented the shops on Selby Avenue), and it is home to a wide variety of delicious, caffeinated drinks and pastries.

Interior of Nina's Coffee Cafe with exposed brick walls and cozy seating
Nina's Coffee Cafe

Golden Thyme

Location: 856 Selby Ave

Golden Thyme Cafe in St. Paul offers a welcoming space with walk-in seating, a cozy yet airy vibe, and a menu that changes regularly, featuring unique coffee drinks, pastries, soups, and grab-and-go items.

Caydence Records & Coffee

Location: 900 Payne Ave

Caydence is a haven for music lovers. This no-frills coffee shop and music store on the East Side offers a variety of specialty drinks, baked goods, live music events, and a vast selection of vinyl records.

A black mug with a latte and leaf art in the coffee
Caydence Coffee

Backstory Coffee

Location: 432 Wabasha St S (as well as other locations across the region)

Roasting coffee in Saint Paul since 2014, Backstory relocated to its West Side location in 2019 and opened a coffee bar, offering a variety of coffee, pastries, and other treats. (Previously known as Bootstrap Coffee Roasters). Since then, this Capital City cafe has expanded across the river to Minneapolis and, most recently, to Bloomington.

Abogados Café

Location: 1053 Dale St N Suite 102

"Abogados" (which means "lawyer" in Spanish) takes its name after the owner's other profession in law. Fusing their love for coffee, they bring a taste of Honduras to the first Latin-owned coffee spot in the Twin Cities, right here in the Como Park neighborhood. This cute joint serves organic Latin American blends and includes a mercadito, so you can take some beans home with you

Claddagh Coffee

Location: 459 7th St W

Claddagh (pronounced kla’-dah) is an Irish symbol of two hands holding a heart, surmounted by a crown. The symbol represents love, friendship, and loyalty, which Claddagh Coffee successfully emanates in the city of Saint Paul. Head to its locations on West 7th Street or Selby Avenue for a cup of gold and a bite to eat to complement.

Cafe Astoria

Location: 180 Grand Ave

Astoria on West 7th has proven itself to be the most Instagram-worthy cafe in Saint Paul. With drinks like the 24K latte (complete with gold flakes), how could you not post it on Instagram? Open for dine-in, take-out, online ordering, and curbside pick-up.

Workhorse Coffee

Location: 2399 University Ave W

This queer-owned cafe serves as a community hub, situated just a half-block from the Raymond Avenue Green Line Station in the heart of the Creative Enterprise Zone. While you’re there, don’t miss the Smallest Museum in St Paul housed in a vintage fire-hose cabinet outside the entrance.

Lost Fox

Location: 213 4th St E, Suite 100

Looking for a place to post up and get some work done? Lost Fox is your spot. With ample seating, you can spread out or meet with colleagues over your favorite caffeinated beverage. But don't stop there! Throughout the day, this space transforms, providing lunch, happy hour, and dinner!

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