Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Maple Grove

"Located in the oldest part of Minneapolis, Aster Café is sure to charm you. Walk along the cobblestone road in the St. Anthony Main area and feel like you’ve walked into a whole new city. Grab a table at Aster Café and get an amazing view of the downtown skyline, and enjoy live music on most nights."

"The cutest little courtyard with outdoor seating is one of the premier spots for outdoor dining in Minneapolis. Sit on the prettiest cobblestone street underneath big green trees with skyline views at Aster Cafe. Enjoy a flatbread with a glass of wine for the perfect lunch date."

"Cross over to the east side of the river, where a quick left down leafy SE Main Street brings you to the Aster Café. Don’t miss lunch (and a signature cocktail) under the shade trees looking to the river beyond."

"Located at 1340 Thomas Ave. in Midway, the bakery and New American spot, which offers coffee, tea and more, is the highest rated spot of its kind in Saint Paul, boasting 4.5 stars out of 202 reviews on Yelp."

"I am going to preface this review with that it is totally possible I just came in at a bad moment. First impressions- very cute neighborhood spot."

"At this newbie, co-owners Lisa Neumann and Katherine Pardue feature bagel sandwiches, red peas with collard greens and rice, mac and cheese, biscuits and gravy and French toast with plum preserves, and the bakery counter is stocked with homages to Oreos, Pop Tarts, Rice Krispies Treats and other beloved favorites."

"the herald angels sing – glory to this vegan and gluten-free cafe and bakery!. Among the best vegan restaurants in Minneapolis, this bakery serves up delicious bagels, sandwiches and baked goods. Plus they dish out a weekend brunch for the hungry and/or hungover."

"A trio of food-loving girlfriends launched this spot in 2014 to serve farm-fresh fabulousness among downtown’s skyscrapers. If you love breakfast food for lunch, it’s hard to go wrong here, with build-your-own omelet ingredients including chorizo, quinoa, feta cheese and hollandaise sauce.Paid parking ramp available across the street. Less than a block from Marquette Avenue Metro Transit stops, and approximately two blocks from Nicollet Avenue stops."

"Even with a line we were seated within 10 minutes, food took a little while but it was worth the wait. Kids loved the pancak..."

"The shop has an artsy aesthetic and features live music occasionally at night. Seating is limited, but it shouldn’t be too hard to find a seat most of the time. It gets very crowded when there is live music, so be sure to check the schedule before you go."

"Came to the Minneapolis/St Paul area for a family event, and decided to venture into the neighborhood to find a local coffee shop. When I drove up to JS ..."

"The French Meadow Bakery & Café is a healthy chain that serves fresh farm-to-table cuisine prepared using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients and produces. Boasting several locations around the city as well a few spots in airports, French Meadow Bakery & Café offers a range of healthy and wholesome dishes for breakfast. Tuck into eggs Benedict, three-egg omelets with savory fillings, hash browns, and breakfast burritos, baked cinnamon French toast, organic steel-cut oatmeal, and house-made granola with berries and yogurt, pancakes, and Belgian waffles."

"French Meadow is a highly-recommended, casual café with a bakery that is renowned for its great-tasting, healthy breads. It offers a nice variety of vegetarian meals, from the Tempeh Fajita Wrap to the award-winning Vegan Black Bean Chili. Try the Vegan Fruit Crisp for dessert."

"About Fort Snelling: Today’s impressive Fort Snelling was started as a wooden barracks in the 1820s at the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. It quickly grew into a large stone fort and the US Government’s first true stake in the pioneer region which was already occupied by local Native American groups for hundreds of years. The original purpose of Fort Snelling was to help secure the fur trade and make inroads with Native tribes, although the history wasn’t always rosy."

"Fort Snelling is the state's oldest structure, established in 1820 as a frontier outpost in the remote Northwest Territory. Guides in period dress show restored buildings and reenact pioneer life."

"Also called the X, this arena has a capacity to hold over 15,000 people and hosts some of the largest attended games in the city. The place even has free Wi-Fi for all the visitors who visit and LED Matrix displays surrounding the arena. There is also fine dining and you can have a bite to eat if you like."

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"Alexander Ramsey was mayor of St. Paul, the second governor of Minnesota, and the founder of the Minnesota Historical Society to which his grandchildren bequeathed the historic home upon their death in 1964. The Victorian home was built in 1872 of native limestone and contains portraits, furnishings, and personal belongings of the Ramsey family. The home is extremely well-preserved, restored to its original condition thanks to the perseverance of his heirs who took care to save any elements of the house that were updated during its use."

"- 265 South Exchange Street // Saint Paul, MN 55102 - Take a trip back in time to the 19th century and visit one of the best-preserved Victorian houses in the country; this was the home of Alexander Ramsey, Minnesota's first territorial…"

"Fort Snelling State Park has year round free outdoor recreation, from hiking paths to snowshoeing trails. Free events include parent and child ice fishing and an introduction to snowshoeing. You can learn about how to tap trees."

"The Landmark Center is housed in the finely restored 1902 Federal Court Building, an impressive and photo-worthy building that now contains restaurants, galleries, function rooms, and performance spaces, which host theater and dance productions, as well as concerts. The building generally serves as a cultural center, but visitors can appreciate the history and architecture of the building by taking one of the several guided tours available. Visitors can also learn more about the center in Landmark Gallery, a permanent exhibit that outlines significant historical events that took place here, from Federal Court cases to community events."

"If you love history, then you’ll geek out over the Landmark Center. This castle-esque building in downtown Saint Paul began its legacy as a federal post office and courthouse. It's a place where famous gangsters were tried, two US Supreme Court Justices practiced, and the act that enforced Prohibition was written."