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Saint Paul's 5 favorite spots for cheap coffee

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Published on September 26, 2019
Saint Paul's 5 favorite spots for cheap coffeeGroundswell. | Photo: Jennifer G./Yelp

Need more coffee in your life?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable coffee hot spots in Saint Paul, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Groundswell

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Topping the list is Groundswell. Located at 1340 Thomas Ave. in Midway, the bakery and New American spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, is the highest-rated affordable coffee spot in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 226 reviews on Yelp. The spot's been open since 2009, according to the website.

2. Cafe Astoria

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Next up is West 7th's Cafe Astoria, situated at 180 Grand Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 285 reviews on Yelp, the creperie and breakfast and brunch spot, serving coffee and tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. The menu offers lattes, blended coffee drinks and smoothies.

3. Swede Hollow Café

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Dayton's Bluff's Swede Hollow Café, located at 725 Seventh St. East, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable bakery, which offers coffee and tea, sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 126 reviews. The spot is locally known for scones and cinnamon rolls, according to the website.

4. Workhorse Coffee Bar

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Workhorse Coffee Bar, a spot to score coffee and tea and more in St. Anthony, is another much-loved, low-priced go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 78 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2399 University Ave. to see for yourself. According to the website, the spot exhibits local artwork on the walls.

5. Cahoots Coffee Bar

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And then there's Cahoots Coffee Bar, a Merriam Park favorite with 4.5 stars out of 63 reviews. Stop by 1562 Selby Ave. to hit up the spot to score coffee and tea and more next time you're in the mood for cheap eats. Look for the Lavendar White Mocha on the menu.


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