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Nina's Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop$$$$
Summit - University, Saint Paul
The coffee at Nina's Coffee Cafe is a can't miss
"best coffee shop in st."(2 Tips)
"Best chai in town."(2 Tips)
"Try the pulled pork sandwich, it's amazing!"(3 Tips)
"... to the politics. Bookstore downstairs"(2 Tips)
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Really great atmosphere! Space can be limited, so be considerate and share with others :) Start a punch card...you'll by back!Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Arthur ChangAugust 15, 2011One of my absolute favorites. Lots of space to hangout and work, great lighting, fantastic food. They have a locally grown mint mocha that's fantastic. Service is great too. Fun neighborhood.
It's super busy every time I visit and can be hard to find seating. Also, $5 minimum is requested for credit card purchases--difficult of you just want coffee and don't have cash. Great place though!
Sara PetersonOctober 13, 2013Best coffee shop in St Paul. With the $5 credit card minimum, if i know I'll be spending time I just start a tab and can get a few cups of tea or coffee. Also, Evening in Missoula tea is the best!
Joanna FlammFebruary 9, 2023Great neighborhood coffee shop in a gorgeous space. If you're lucky you can grab the one table up on the tiny balcony.
So many beautiful people walk through these doors. Find a spot and spark a conversation. You get a new friend or date for this Wednesday.
The chairs at the top of the stairs are the bests seats in the house! Great for people watching, reading, knitting, chatting...
Naomi OrreJune 16, 2012Mmm. Such a neat and delicious - of course! - coffee shop. Even better, it's local. Get a coffee punch card! Friendly staff as well.- best coffee shop in st. paul. great employees, atmosphere, community. try the iced vermont on a hot day
Angie SpleissJuly 25, 2014Friendly and inviting. Great beverages but terrible food. Every time I've tried food there it never fails to disappoint. I suggest grabbing a bite down the street at the Happy Gnome.
If the coffee shop seating is full, there's seating in the book store downstairs. Wi Fi works down there too!
Ellery LuseFebruary 17, 2010Best cafe in St. Paul. Amazing location right off of the historic brownstones of Selby Ave. The service is great. Choose your time wisely, it can be hard to find a table. Read more- The oatmeal. Seriously. Still thinking about it a month later. So good. Get it.
The cardamom cookies are SO GOOD. Sugar and spice and everything nice!
Stefanie WelterAugust 5, 2011The chicken salad croissant is wayyyyyy delicious! I don't know what they do, but I'm in love with it
- Elizabeth EvansOctober 21, 2013Short walk from state Capitol. Nice antidote to the politics. Bookstore downstairs
Not what it used to be. Fresh food is gone, replaced with pre-made, overpriced stuff. Prices are outrageous - $10.50 for a small drip coffee and a yogurt parfait. Wi-fi doesn't work. Shabby interior.
Mae McKinleyJanuary 29, 2016Awful place to work and overpriced. I paid $3 for a mug of tea. Also, the internet is so very slow and there is a severe lack of outlets. Will not be returning.
SchaOn BlodgettSeptember 6, 2015Wrong prices on menu board (they said the owner doesn't want to spend the money to the correct prices on menu) & over charging customers for add-ons that are part of what you order! Won't go back now.
I like this place & have for years but it's time for a face-lift: the interior is drab & uninspired.
Nathan MatsonJuly 2, 2011The fact that I see the same people here every day signals nina's neighborhood importance. Also friendliest staff in town.
Pulled pork sandwich with a side of sour cream.. And a medium breve with almond. Yum!
Angie ElliottJune 16, 2012You can pick up to 4 things on the breakfast sammie-they prefer just not two meats.
Aztec Panini will hit the spot if you're needing a scrumptious pick me up
Bring your own coffee mug. They'll fill it for you. Save a cup, just like they make a point to use washable spoons instead of stirring straws or sticks.
Darshy NAugust 11, 2011you're enjoying a piece of historic Saint Paul.Fitzgerald is rumored to have lived a few blocks near Nina's.
Their sandwiches are so delicious, and the staff is awesome. Love this place so much.
Get a cafe vienna with vanilla soy and try it iced on a hot day!
Get a chocolate chip cookie and a white chocolate mocha..heaven in your mouth
Colin WalkerJanuary 10, 2010If you don't like really sweet drinks, ask for half the syrup, they're quite liberal with it here.
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- Mon–Sun
- 6:30 AM–6:00 PM
(651) 292-9816
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