PILLLAR Forum Cafe & Bar
2300 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
Crema's Take
“Pillar Forum is a beloved community anchor in NE Minneapolis where expertly pulled espresso and house-made matcha lattes are matched by genuinely kind baristas and exceptional pastries, making it feel less like a transaction and more like stopping by a friend's creative space. The vibrant arts-district atmosphere and seasonal specialties—like their caramel croissants that inspire actual daydreams—make this a destination worth lingering in, whether you're meeting a friend, catching up on work, or fueling up before exploring the neighborhood.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with creative signature drinks, matcha and tea options too. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu.
Google Reviews
Pillar is a staple coffee shop, cafe, and community space in the NE Minneapolis arts district. While their espresso is exquisitely crafted, I also highly recommend a matcha latte with their house made lavender honey syrup. And if it’s 5 o’ clock somewhere, they’ve got some…
Incorrect order. Very slow unfriendly service. Expensive. It took 15 minutes for the barista to make 2 matchas (which they got wrong), put cream cheese on a bagel (almost got wrong), and put a croissant in a bag. Went around 7:30am on March 3 and the barista was moving at a…
Food and drinks are pretty good… might have gone with 4 stars but there was a day I came in with little money after an unexpected bill went through. The barista was nice enough to give me a discount to be able to afford coffee and a pastry- when i would’ve only been able to…
We had a wonderful time stopping here before an Art class down the street! The coffee was 10/10 and so were our pastries. The atmosphere was so fun, I absolutely love the way they value sustainability. The sweet girl behind the counter was patient with me while I was being…
10s across the board!!!! Wow! This place absolutely swept me up off of my feet. I had a lemonade with their seasonal flavor as well as their caramel croissant and.... *mind blown* I dream of this place now. My friend got a lavender oat latte and also thought it was splendid. The…
Crema Reviews
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