Stepwise Coffee

Stepwise Coffee

893 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, MN

★★★★★4.9(94 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Stepwise Coffee is a charming neighborhood gem where freshly roasted beans (prepared weekly on-site) meet genuinely skilled espresso work, creating drinks that locals rave about from their first sip. The intimate, peaceful space strikes that rare balance of being cozy enough for a solo study session yet welcoming enough for meaningful conversations, all thanks to owners Dalton and Kelly's warm hospitality. Whether you're grabbing a pour-over, admiring the latte art, or restocking your home coffee stash, this weekend-only Saint Paul spot feels like the kind of place that becomes part of your routine.

What to expect

Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings.

Pour overTraditional drinksSpecialty drinksLaptop friendlySlow sitMeetingsCraft espresso

Google Reviews

Santina U
★★★★★2 months ago

I found this place when I was in the area and craving a con miel. It's cozy inside and the service is great. There were people coming in wearing their soft pants with coffee mug in hand who obviously lived nearby which made me a bit jealous and wishing I had a little…

Daren Andersen
★★★★★3 months ago

I don’t write reviews often, only when they are earned. Stepwise was a huge surprise find for me in our area. I seek out black coffee versus espresso drinks or coffee drinks. I did not know that Stepwise roasted their own beans and that those beans are top shelf hand selected…

T P
★★★★★7 months ago

Great coffee! The atmosphere is intimate and cute. Though it was a bit busy when I went, I enjoyed seeing people enjoy time with one another and still didn’t have to wait too long for my drink.

Reviewer W
★★★★★a year ago

They know how to pull an espresso shot! Their specialty coffee beans are roasted weekly and super fresh. They have great stuff our for retail too. Good amount of seating and table study space for their size.

J L
★★★★★a year ago

They know how to pull an espresso shot! Their specialty coffee beans are roasted weekly and super fresh. They have great stuff our for retail too. Good amount of seating and table study space for their size.

Ella N
★★★★★2 years ago

Delicious coffee! Cute latte art. Has a lot of space to chill out. Really peaceful inside. Only open on weekends.

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