Kopplin’s Coffee

I’ve been drinking coffee in specialty coffee shops all over the world and have been a serious coffee drinker since 1984. I have also worked for a renown roaster, published barista training materials online, and otherwise have a fairly substantive background with coffee, and I know well my range of likes. That all said, in the entire history of my relationship with coffee, Kopplin’s has on more than one occasion delivered the worst, most anti-​customer centered service I’ve ever encountered. If you want a condescending millennial, who will never make it as an entrepreneur, dictate to you how you will drink your coffee, who will invoke some ego-maniac’s «policy», notwithstanding your own familiarity with the bean and your own palate; Kopplin’s is your place. Coffee is a highly commoditized market and I get that differentiation is important. But so is commitment to the happiness of the person in front of you. And if you don’t hire and manage with a philosophy that puts the customer first, I do hope your business is a trophy-​spouses hobby because your approach to the market won’t put you in a position to make much of a dent in it.

Your cheese plate consists of one cheese and you have no decaffeinated coffees. I’m sure you’re fantastic at your extremely limited range, but I guess I’ll never find out. Kudos for the hot chocolate suggestion on a hot day.

Thoroughly impressed!
When I go to new places, I always ask what they would recommend. I cannot remember what I did finally order, as I was just so thrilled about the experience of going to a new shop. I was not disappointed at all with the final selection!
Picked up one of their ham&cheese pastries as well, and was very happy camper!
Whilst engrossed in my book, I sparked up a conversation with a regular there who highly recommended the Maple Latte. I am very much looking forward to going back and trying it! Everyone I interacted with at the shop, both customers and employees, where so friendly and enjoyable to talk to!
Another surprise, I usually tip at coffee shops, but there was no option here, so I asked about it.
Their reply was no tips because we pay our employees a living wage. The other employee working gave me the look that said,
Yep… It’s pretty awesome.

Their latte was one of the best I’ve had. as with their latte art! It was quite busy when I went in but the barista was extremely friendly and, being my first time at Kopplins, I didn’t feel out of place or awkward as I waited in line to make my order. Along with my latte, I got a cinnamon roll (from Rustica bakery mpls), which was sweet af as expected. Love the atmosphere, though it can get quite noisy later in the afternoon, so you’re gonna need a pair of headphones if you plan on actually being «productive».

What a treat. Thoughfully roasted and prepared coffee in a civilized yet unpretentious ambience served by very friendly staff.

I feel like time slowed down when I walked in, which ain’t a bad thing to sit down and have coffee, but taking 15+ minutes for a small cup of coffee to go — c’mon…

The atmosphere is nice however so lots you can not hear the person next to you. Very expensive coffee, considering they only have one roast, and no decaf. They also only have pastries, which while delicious, there are no options for someone with celiacs.

Hands down my favorite coffee shop in the twin cities. The only thing is that sometimes people go there to talk about their dumb lives and then I have difficulty reading. Two days ago I was there to read and have a coffee and there was a pair of people in their 50s on a tinder date. «My kids live star wars!» «My daughter plays basketball»

I’ve been going here off and on since they opened the location on Marshall. In the last ~7 years there is only one experience that stands out and that was direct interaction with the owner. All the other times I have been in here the baristas have been nothing but rude and on their high horses. Personally I could overlook the attitude if the product was exceptional. However, the last time I was at Kopplin’s the espresso and cappuccino were bland, not burnt or displeasing to the palate, just simply bland. If you want to roll your eyes at customers and act ‘elite’ than your product had better be amazing, in this case it was not. I’m glad other shops are popping up in St. Paul and there will be other options. It’s just coffee and there are other places in the TC area you can get a better cup without the attitude.

I really want to come back here– nice staff, lots of varied seating, pleasant ambiance (although music choice is a bit disconcerting sometimes), however they have unfortunately lost my business as they don’t serve decaffeinated coffee. As someone allergic to caffeine but still enjoys the comfort of a warm latte on a cold morning, I don’t really understand why they want to drive away customers by that bizarre business choice. I saw two people walk away in 30 minutes because of the lack of decaffeinated coffee. I drove out of my way to come here, but alas, they won’t be getting my business again.

Yuppy St. Paul locale. Expect mac books and customers discussing Norwegian studies. Hip ambiance if you’re into that. Small menu both in terms of drinks and edibles. Don’t expect decaf coffee.

It’s an overdue update. I returned to Kopplin’s several times after I heard about their radical move to do away with tipping and instead paying employees a living wage. I am not sure how much of the now excellent quality of service is attributable to this progressive approach to employee compensation. But regardless of the reasons as to why they improved, I’m very happy to report to my fellow Unilocalers that they are now doing a fantastic job!
It doesn’t however mean that I don’t have an opinion about which one of the baristas makes a better espresso! I have seen at least three baristas making drinks and one of them consistently makes significantly better espressos.

Exceeded my expectations. The service was absolutely amazing, very friendly and went above and beyond to meet our needs. Coffee & hot chocolate was to die for. Decoration and style of this coffee shop is adorable and I love the welcoming environment. I will definitely be back!!!

Popped in here while my friend held my place in line for Izzy’s, as it’s right next door. Got a double shot small mocha and whew it was strong! The espresso had no bitterness though I should have probably just gone for the standard amount, as it overpowered any chocolate flavour there should have been. It was also pretty light on milk which is better than the big chains that serve milk with a dab of coffee. I’d love to try other drinks but from this one, it’s not my favourite local place I’ve had, but it’s not bad (and right next to a great ice cream place means easy access to my two favourite things in one go). It was however a little pricey for me, especially with my extra shot. Overall, not bad, but couldn’t be my go-​to.

We arrived at this location for a quick coffee and breakfast while at nearby University of St. Thomas for a conference.
The greeting was warm. They have a selection of pastries that is nice and they were fresh. And an option for a yogurt and granola cup.
The coffee was well prepared but took some time. It tasted excellent and was ground fresh while we waited.
The location has a hipster kind of vibe. The barista was friendly. The person taking the order was odd but friendly.
It is a nice location for coffee and pastries, no hot food offering that I saw.

If you like coffee, real coffee, not some type of 2,000 calorie massive chain thing that looks like real coffee had a baby with a blizzard from dairy queen then it was topped with whip cream and more sugar, this is your place. They use top of the line ingredients and machines. You will not be paying a lot more than Starbucks or Caribou. I feel the quality of their coffee line right up with their prices. These guys have been written up nationally in publications like Bön Appetit and it is easy to see why after a visit. Plus you get to invest your money locally. The staff is engaging and genuinely seem like they enjoy being there. The parking is a bit of a challenge, but worth it. Lastly, I love the vibe inside. Those vintage red leather chairs are worth a visit alone.

This place has great tasting coffee, but it may be the most expensive in the Twin Cities.
Their sizes have decreased and their prices have increased since I used to frequent here. It is presently $ 5.75 for a 16 oz. café latte (unless I’ve accidentally received a small when I paid for large the last two times I’ve visited).

I saw that someone on here complained that Kopplin’s Coffee doesn’t have decaf. LOL. If I start laughing I won’t be able to stop!
This place is great to visit when you are sick and tired of gas station coffee or Caribou/​Starbucks. It reminds me of some of the small shops in Seattle. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere. The coffee will be the best you’ve had in ages! The baked items are to die for.

In Seattle, we know coffee. I’m in town visiting family and got to check this place out. Kopplin’s coffee is more than up to snuff, the food is great and the staff is really personable. Only down sides are trying to get a seat and that it can get a little noisy at peak times — but you know that means excellence happens here! :)

As Agent Cooper from Twin Peaks would say, «Damn fine coffee. *thumbs up*»
My cup of black coffee was easily one of the best I’ve had in a while, and as an extra bonus I didn’t get any, «Any cream or sugar?» from the barista even though I clearly said black coffee. I hate having to repeat my order, and it’s very nice that they didn’t treat me like I’m some sort of psycho for taking my coffee black.
The pastries were delicious, and I’m pretty sure the cherry chocolate scone is my new boyfriend.
My only dislike about this place is the atmosphere. It felt a little dark and a lot claustrophobic, even sitting up front at the counter.

Yum. Yum. Yum.
That’s really all I can say about the Valrhona Mocha from Kopplin’s.
Valrhona chocolate is from France, and is definitely of the darker varieties. It tasted like I was drinking a little bit of heaven – a combo of delicious coffee and the truest of true chocolates.
This is one of your homey, read-​a-​magazine-​in-​the-​corner-​while-​making-​a-​new-​friend, Lake Wobegon-​esque St. Paul spots. You won’t be disappointed.

I was visiting Minneapolis/​St. Paul for a weekend, and my friend and I stopped in for Saturday morning coffee. Quite the crowd was already there and front seating was allll taken! (couples! singles! friend groups! families!). But not to worry — there’s more seating towards the back half of the shop (take your pick — bar seating, small tables, and community tables).
They have a cute water station with water carafes and mason jars, and what I assume was photos/​art by local artists decorated the walls. A piano (?!) was against the back wall — are their weekly shows or something!
If I lived in this neighborhood, I would definitely make this a go-​to spot for getting work done or catching up with friends (Note: Even though it was super busy when we first arrived, by noon, the morning crowd moved on and there was plenty of seating available).
I thoroughly enjoyed my Americano while reading my book! Thanks, Kopplin’s! :)
GOOD FOR: Anyone who enjoys a great cup of coffee, and is looking for an alternative to the typical coffee chain!

Kopplin’s, you are now my new Saint Paul caffeine boo and this summer’s new fling. (Aye!) There’s a lot of things to love:
+Their silky hot chocolate, delicious mochas, and kombucha from Verdant Tea!
+Super friendly baristas! They’ll gladly take your order without any any eye rolling or huffing.
+Yummy pastries! My favorite is their chocolate chip cookie.
+Plush seats! For those mobile workers, know that your ass won’t be hurting after sitting for three to four hours.
Things that could improve:
–More outlets.
–Improve the lighting in the back area.
–Fix the spotty WiFi.
Kopplin’s, baby, I’ll definitely holla at you later!

Plz do not review this place as anything more than 3 stars becuz it is not fair to all the other places nearby.
Blah, all-​the-​way-​around. Product, Service, Ambience=Average.
Average is not acceptable with the competition that surrounds.

I have to say I’m a little embarrassed that we’ve never been to Kopplin’s given the frequency with which we visit Izzy’s next door. Sigh. Oh well, better late than never.
We popped in for a coffee and found a warm, relaxing little coffee shop. The baristas were friendly and explained our options. I ordered the latte miel, which is a latte made with honey and will kick the pants off your syrup flavored lattes any day of the week. It was a fancy latte with a cool design in the foam and served in a giant mug a la Friends. I enjoyed it so much that I almost ordered a second one. My husband got a regular latte, which was just as expertly created. It was very strongly espresso-​ey… that’s a positive for me, but I would guess that some people used to drinking Americanized lattes might find it to be a tad bit strong.
We really enjoyed sitting, sipping and talking with friends. The vibe was pretty casual and relaxed, and the baristas came to bus our table and ask us how the coffee was before we had all even stood up and put our coats on. Sure we’ll be back.