Roots Cafe
788 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in East St. Paul near Metro State, Roots Cafe is a thoughtfully designed sanctuary where art-lined walls, abundant outlets, and genuinely kind baristas create the perfect setup for lingering over exceptional espresso-focused drinks. The space strikes that rare balance between productive (ideal for laptop work) and atmospheric—clean, quiet, and filled with character—though bakery items are coming soon to round out the experience.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Wifi.
Google Reviews
great place ! coffee was delicious. and you are supporting a locally own business
They don't offer food. They will soon have bakery again. The coffee was great and the space was the best. Lots of art on the walls and lots of wall plugs. The bathrooms were clean and so we're the tables. They had a poster wall with lots of resources on it.
They don't offer food. They will soon have bakery again. The coffee was great and the space was the best. Lots of art on the walls and lots of wall plugs. The bathrooms were clean and so we're the tables. They had a poster wall with lots of resources on it.
Came here for a market and stopped at the cafe! The prices are reasonable and what they make tastes amazing! The people working there are also very kind.
Nice place with good service, but it was dead quiet when I was there which made conversation feel a bit awkward. I'm not sure if that was a one time thing but still. Felt like talking in a library. Otherwise like I said the service and beverages themselves were definitely good 🫡
So I’m walking past Metro State and the Dayton’s Bluff library, looking for somewhere to kill time that doesn’t involve fluorescent lights and despair. Found this place tucked into a corner like it was hiding from the world. Roots Cafe, indigenous roots, not the trendy plant…
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