The first time I was there the barista made me a special drink because I wanted their spring drink but it has dairy in it. She was very sweet. I don t live close but I always stop when I m in the area. The only down side is they do not have large sizes to go (American problem).
When I registered that the barista told me that my latte was $7 it was too late, I had already handed her my money.
It was fine.
Coffee was great. My americano was rich and dark. The barista was kind of a drag. Needs an attitude adjustment.
The only coffee shop in St. Paul with a cappuccino that is even comparable to Italy. They actually do things right (hey Spyhouse, art in your foamed milk is nice but means nothing if the espresso sucks).
Very good customer service. Prices are high but there's no tax or tips so it actually balances out. Cheaper than a lot of places when all is said and done, and way better.
Best coffee in town. Best oat milk latte in town. I think it's awesome they pay their employees a livable wage and will gladly pay a little extra to support that.
A little too expensive for what you get. The coffee is good, but I would rather go to an eating place type cafe for this price.
The best coffee in St. Paul of not the Twin Cities. The prices reflect the fact that they pay their employees well and refuse tips. But you get what you pay for. The best espresso pulls and great coffee drinks. Options and flavors are limited but if you enjoy coffee you will appreciate this shop.
Friendly staff, good pastries,
2 thumbs up, 5 stars
Amazing iced mocha, more of a chocolate flavor packed in there than any other coffee I've had. Not a great place to work for an extended period, though - the seating is a little uncomfortable
I understand that, in this day of using the cafe for a workspace, it might be necessary for the shop to charge enough to cover the cost of folks sitting for hours. However, Kopplin's and a few other boutique coffee shops in the area are stretching it. It'd be different if the most expensive cup of coffee I've bought around here wasn't also a lukewarm letdown. There's better coffee in town.
Great coffee and fantastic artwork. Sometimes it's hard to find a seat but the locale's vibe is worth it.
Love this place! Great coffee good place to plug in sit down and work for a while
Delicious coffee and coffee drinks, baked goods, and yogurts or cheese plates. The atmosphere is very cozy, and the staff is the most friendly.
Well made coffee beverages! High standards for quality. Would like some more food/snack options. Also does not have skim milk option.
Outstanding espresso. Outstanding espresso. Outstanding espresso.
If you know what a good shot of espresso should taste like and love it, this is the place to go. Espresso is a drink that cannot be perfected by an amateur barista and these guys know what they're doing. Their regular coffee is great as well. 7/13/2016 Update: I'm upping these guys from 4 to 5 stars - this place is fantastic all around and their bakery is second-to-none. I've moved away from this area recently and am saddened by this loss - I can't find anywhere else in the cities that does it better than Kopplin's!
Delightful lattes and chocolate croissants. Highly recommend.
A nice spot for a cup of tea, a pastry, and getting some work done.
They are a bit pricey, but they open at 6am and they have well cultivated beans. They also have alternative milks such as oat which gives the creamy texture of milk. The establishment is local and interesting. But most importantly has great coffee and espresso!!
Great coffee and some solid treats. Really wish they served decaf and had later hours though!
GREAT coffee and Rustica pastries, with nice baristas to boot!
I wish I was privileged enough to afford a small $5 cup of mediocre coffee.
It's unfortunate that we have come to a point thinking that everything should cost 99 cents. If you want coffee that was prepared for you, by experienced and knowledgable baristas this is by far one of the top 3 in The Cities, best in St. Paul.
If you want a cheap cup of amazing coffee, you'll have to learn how to brew it yourself. Good luck on making your own espresso at home. Otherwise you'll have to be content in mass produced, cheap coffee.
As to the lack of decaf - '...just because it exists, doesn't make it right.' The decaffeination process strips most flavor out of a bean. Kopplins just prefers to serve only what they consider is good tasting coffee. Props to them for promoting the craft.
Prices are higher because they pay their employees a living wage....a finer espresso or latte you will not find anywhere
This place is the very, very best. They're friendly, knowledgeable, intentional, sustainable, AND they consistently serve the world's very best coffee. This place is worth the drive every. single. time. If you think the drinks are a little spendy, please re-read the adjectives used earlier, and consider what they are worth to you. If you're a coffee lover and you haven't been to Kopplin's, stop what you're doing and go there now. You'll have a new fav spot.
Great spot! Friendly baristas. Comfortable atmosphere. Good seating.
Great coffee, but be ready to drink it using their helpful rules.
Staff is always quite rude and they seem to take pride in being pretentious. I've tried it three times but it has consistently been the same. I would choose other options
Just visited for the first time ever, earlier tonight.
Thanks... I'll be back!
I'm from ND and the drink I ordered is the best coffee Ive had. I worked at Starbucks for several years and by far it was better then that. I wish we had that kind of coffee where I'm from. thanks for the great service and awesome coffee. I will be back!!
Really neat place with some fantastic espresso drinks, but $8 for a 12 ounce mocha latte is a bit much--even for Third Wave coffee.
Yes, the coffee isn't the cheapest, but it's totally worth the money. Best macchiato I've ever had!
A classic 5 star coffee shop...has been offering excellent coffee/latte/espresso for years. offers Rustica pastries (my favorite) and small bites to accompany the coffee drink. 'Quality' is key/important here.
Great homely feeling place. Great staff. Excellent beverages.
Very impressed with non-tipping option! Glad you moved to livable wage for employees.
They have really good coffee here. The prices tend to be higher than other local coffee shops near it, though, and it is sometimes hard to find a spot to sit. I also have gone there a couple times to have a pastry, but they had either nearly or entirely sold out of them.
Another reason why St Paul rocks. Wonderful chai tea latte. Great feel and so many delish & local treats. Love Kopplin's!
One of the best coffee shops in town. They serve only the highest quality coffee and they are experts at their craft. Stopped in today for a macchiato and it was spot on perfect and reasonably priced. And a bonus: they partner with Rustica for sundry bakery items. That gingersnap won t last long. Snap.
The level of pretention is unbelievable. I asked for a travel mug worth of drip coffee and they measured out 11 oz and refuse to fill the mug up further stating they have only one size of drip coffee. I asked for a cappuccino and they said they only do cappuccino in house, not to take away. With the number of coffee shops available why in the world would I ever come here again?
Good coffee and espresso drinks, rather pricey though.
Nice layout and good coffee, but just too expensive. I go all over for coffee in the area and this place is about $0.50 to $1.00 too high for their prices across the board.
Kopplin's has amazing coffee. They select their beans from samples they receive and when they find something they like they roast it themselves. This dedication to quality is also evident when you talk to their staff who are all extremely knowledgeable about the processes behind every drink they serve you. The community is perhaps which stands out most though. Kopplin's is a place you can come to meet friends or make new ones. This shop is a social catalyst of sorts and the atmosphere thrives because of it. Do yourself a favor and stop in.
Such an amazing tea and coffee house. I tried the Cherry Almond tea with macadamia milk and it was Fabulous! I have ordered lattes here before and was also pleased. Great service and great beverages.
Outstanding and smooth coffee from a professional barrister making a living wage - perfect.
Pleasant vibe and really friendly baristas; dark chocolate lovers should splurge on their signature Mocha. Starts at $3 for an espresso and goes up from there. Drinks were heavy on the milk side; get an espresso or macchiato if you want to really taste your coffee. Not a great place to work, but good conversation atmosphere.
Top quality cappuccino. Friendly staff. Great vibe.
The espresso is damn good. Their beverages are expensive ($6 8oz mocha, etc) in order to provide living wages and PTO to their employees, FYI, should the menu prices surprise you! 4 stars for the price of their (delicious) goods.
PS no refills and no decaf.
Kopplin's Coffee is the best, great people always friendly, great service. Good place to sit and chat with a friend.I would drive from Oswego Illinois just for a latte'.
Always a nice experience at this coffee house! Nice baristas, clean and cozy, excellent coffee!
Kopplin's is by far the best place to get coffee in the Twin Cities. I especially enjoy the mochas, which are crafted from outstanding ingredients, but the house coffee is excellent as well. Pastries are delivered fresh daily and a butter cake or soleil makes a stellar breakfast. The atmosphere is welcoming and the baristas and owner are very knowledgeable and engaging.
I have not yet tried the Izzy scoop topped with an espresso shot but come warmer weather, that will be high on my to do list.
The atmosphere is nice, but a cup of coffee is $3.75. Google needs to update the pricing meter because this place is definitely not cheap.
Best coffee I have experienced in the Twin Cities... Not even close to Starbucks. Four stars only because these artisan coffee shops (for whatever reason) are incapable of hiring unpretentious staff.
Warm, hardwood floors, beautiful art. Caution: the coffee is crazy caffeinated! Too strong for me.
Great latte. Friendliness of those people working is varied. Love that there are a few comfy seats up front!
Wonderful espresso, smart/knowledgeable barista. The owner is a true Coffee Guy, in love with coffee and what it can be. Great experience. And, yes, a stop in at Izzy's makes it all even tastier.
Excellent cappuccino and very thoughtfully sourced beans. On weekdays, good quiet vibe for studying or working; more likely on weekends.
Kopplin s is by far my favorite coffee shop in the cities. Their owners are just delightful and their coffee is smoother than butter. Paired with Rustica bakery treats and a warm, friendly environment, Kopplin s brings joy and community to the Marshall Ave community.
I love this place. I drop by whenever I'm in the area. Cool independent coffee shop with an intelligentsia vibe. They make an awesome cup of coffee brewed in the espresso machine.
I don't drink coffee or tea, but the hot chocolate was good.
Kopplin's has one of the best cups of coffee in the Twin Cities. The baristas always seem like they are trying to hard to be cool, and not just be nice and pleasant. Well worth the trip, the service is awkward.
Hard to find better or more carefully crafted coffee than here. Add in the pastries from the best bakery in town and this is 5 star
the place is dirty, and coffee more expenses and tasteless
I've been here two times in the three years that it's been my neighborhood coffee shop.
The drinks are okay, but the prices are obscene. Yesterday I paid over $8 for an iced maple (they didn't have vanilla syrup) latte with oat milk. That's two dollars more than the other fancy independent shops that I frequent.
Not worth it for me. But a good cafe to sit and work if you don't mind emptying your wallet.
Very nice ambiance, drinking chocolate was really nice
My favorite coffee shop in the area true Italian coffee.
Never going to this place again.The barista ladies only acknowledge you if you're a 40 year old yuppie or a St. Thomas hunky hipster. Everything is over-priced. Staff were pretentious and rude, coffee tasted good but $3.00 + $1 tip cup only got me about 4 sips, and you have to ask for the milk/ cream because they keep it behind the counter just in case you wanna walk off with a half gallon of milk... ? Dumb.
Best cappuccino in Merriam Park. Baked goods are a good bet, too.
Great drinks, particularly the cafe con panna. The staff is friendly and good humored. They are also honest (which is rude in MN) that they don't make drinks which are not on the menu and I have seen customers put off by this. I like the fact that several of the smaller drinks are not on made to-go (espresso and cafe con panna come to mind) which means less waste going into the landfill. The owner pays a living wage by charging more and not accepting tips, which does make for a happier staff.
Always a great mix of customers there should indicate how welcoming they are. Old man Kopplin has done a good job creating great tasting drinks and a friendly environment.
Love the atmosphere, love the employees, love the music selection, and above all - the coffee. You truly can't go wrong here! Do be aware that the prices are higher than most places in St. Paul but they pay their employees well and give them benefits. Some coffee shops in the area charge the same or margionally less and don't do that for their employees. Love being part of this community and supporting this business!
A regular brewed coffee (which they only do pour-over) costs $3.75 and they didn't even fill up an 11oz cup. The flavor was overall rather bland.
This might be a good place for specialty drinks, but if you're just looking for a solid cup of Joe, this isn't great.
The ordering was confusing, the menu was tiny, and the place felt crowded as it was mostly taken up by the counter. Also the smell was off-putting and reminded me of urine.
The staff was friendly enough, though it was a quick encounter so not much to say there.
Excellent craftsmanship in every beverage with a price to match.
