The best cafes in St. Paul

6 cafes we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Curioso Coffee Bar: Uptown

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Opened in 2021, this local coffee bar has unique flavor combos, music sets, and events.

3001 Hennepin Ave S Ste 1175 (Minneapolis)

“Opened in 2021, this local coffee bar has unique flavor combos, music sets, and events.”

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Amore Coffee

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Relaxed hangout for coffee drinks, flavored iced teas & soup, with table seating.

879 Smith Ave S (West St Paul)

“Relaxed hangout for coffee drinks, flavored iced teas & soup, with table seating.”

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Cafe Latte

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Hot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar.

850 Grand Ave Ste No 5 (St Paul)

“Hot spot for American eats & housemade desserts in a cafeteria-style setup, plus a pizza & wine bar.”

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Hepcat Coffee

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Hepcat Coffee slings legit espresso, cold press, and creamy lattes alongside pastries and surprisingly killer sandwiches like the curried…

370 Wabasha St N (St Paul)

“Hepcat Coffee slings legit espresso, cold press, and creamy lattes alongside pastries and surprisingly killer sandwiches like the curried egg salad with pistachios and golden raisins or a French toast breakfast stack.”

From the Plymouth newsletter, August 7, 2026

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VENDELLA euro boutique & coffee haus

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Vendella Euro Boutique & Coffee Haus is that rare combo of excellent espresso, cozy Euro vibes, and an actual boutique you can browse while…

1440 Duckwood Dr Ste 600 (Eagan)

“Vendella Euro Boutique & Coffee Haus is that rare combo of excellent espresso, cozy Euro vibes, and an actual boutique you can browse while your latte cools. Swing by this week for a quiet catch-up, a käsebrote, and maybe a little something you didn’t know you needed.”

From the Chanhassen newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Catzen Coffee

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Casual, cozy cafe featuring regular coffee selections, plus cheesecake, pastries and vegan eats.

1416 Grand Ave (St Paul)

“Casual, cozy cafe featuring regular coffee selections, plus cheesecake, pastries and vegan eats.”

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