First time - tried a spinach/feta pastry (amazing!) and the Mariachi (a take on a Mexican mocha, love the hint of spice).The cafe is clean and spacious with lots of open space, could accommodate wheelchairs easily.Roastery is open to view from the cafe if you are curious about that stuff!

I just moved to the area and have been trying out new coffee places each morning and so far this spot is by far the most quality coffee! Their espresso was absolutely delicious. I don’t know if I’ll even keep trying new places now, this shop is outstanding. Service is fast and friendly as well!

This is the spot to get your coffee beans. Freshly roasted premium coffee without the price gouging like some of the other local roasters. They sell beans in 16oz or 5lb bags (rather than 10oz-12oz bags sold for the same or more than the 16oz). They have the full gamut of roast profiles so pay attention to the level of your roast when selecting a bag. They also list the roast date. If you are unsure what you’ll like they usually have a few kinds to try by the cup at the counter. If you don’t want to drive to pick up your beans you can order online and they will ship them. Coffee drinks are very good here. They have skilled baristas that don’t overheat your milk if you like fancy coffee (which I do). They have a down home vibe that isn’t pretentious. They also have a pastry bar and lots of food options for breakfast and lunch as well. The only thing I wish they had is a coffee subscription.

Best decaf beans in the Twin Cities. Its called Mexican Decaf and it gets 6 stars out of 5 from my wife who drinks it every single day.

Not a ton of vegetarian options, but this sandwich and the bakery items were delicious. We got the black salted Carmel latte, an Arnold Palmer, a Maple pecan muffin, and a basil pesto egg sandwich. Theres a lot of street parking. The staff is very nice and they even remade my coffee after I forgot to order it dairy free.

The patio is huge and relatively quiet for studying and chatting. Really friendly staff and great chai! Very close to the UMN campus as well.

Some of the best price to performance specialty coffee that Ive found. The cafe is good and friendly in my experience too. some days they have a fire in a pit out front which is nice.

I really enjoyed this cafe. Its tucked back in a warehouse district, so you wouldnt think that many people know about it but that would be incorrect. Ive heard from people that frequent there that they are usually pretty busy. The staff was great. We tried their house made granola bar, beet salad and caesar wrap. You could taste how fresh the ingredients were and I was amazed at how good the granola was! Some people come to work on homework or work, some families come, ladies getting together or dates. I dont know if I would work on homework here because I think it would be hard to concentrate, but the food and coffee is delicious! You have to try a baked good before you leave.

More than half ice in my nitro that shouldn’t even have ice. Coffee is good thought

This is THE spot for all things coffee. This has probably been one of the best coffee house in my life. The sage pesto egg sandwich was really good but the black salted caramel latte was to die for. A very unique drink that compliments itself nicely!I think I will begin coming here very frequently. :)

Great beans, fantastic coffee and drinks, ethical company, nice people. Been going here since before they had a store front and its one of the places I miss most now that Ive moved out of the area.

Sustainably sourced coffee, lovely environment, chill and relaxing vibe. First place I followed on Google. Definitely recommend.

Low-key one of the better roasters in the cities. The branding may be more reminiscent of early 2000s, but the coffee is so good. Superb value, lots of variety of whole bean coffee stocked in the back room. My favorites are typically from Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Colombia. They have speciality lot coffees as well, featuring local coffee farmers of regions around the world. Great for pourover and cold brew methods. Plus you can buy all the coffee gear you need, like filters and numerous brewing method setups. I haven’t stayed to drink or eat in the cafe, but there’s plenty of outdoor seating during the summer. They have become our default local coffee roaster to buy from, and their health precautions during COVID-19 are suitable for customer safety.

Nice coffee and atmosphere

Had the spiced caramel apple cider. Wow, that was an awesome non-coffee drink. The woman preparing the orders was very efficient. Our drinks were prepared quickly and correctly. There was a slight issue with the credit card reader and she solved that in a flash as well. They offer open wi-fi if you care to use it. They do have a sign advising masks are required, except at the table while consuming your purchases. They also adhere to social distancing with their seating. That actually makes for a bit more elbow room. Overall, this little place is great. Give it a try.

Honestly the best coffee Ive ever had! Incredible variety of freshly-roasted coffees and tea to purchase for at-home brewing, along with essential supplies/products for coffee preparation that are hard to find at other stores. High quality beverages sold in the cafe. Unique environment of cafe, wholesale shelves and seeing the staff roast the beans in-person is a great experience resembling a microbrewery.

Excellent selection of beans in their shop/warehouse. This is an awesome coffee shop with a fair amount of indoor tables and a large outdoor patio with a fire pit. It’s located in a more industrial-feeling part of the city, but is surprisingly quiet. I love the “Mallow” drink! So tasty – perfect for fall and winter!

Best coffee and bakery items! Love it! Also fair trade 🥰

Smoothies were delicious, coffee was perfect. Employees were nice.

Employees here work hard to give customers quality service, drinks, and food. Sometimes they remember my order from last time which I really appreciate and makes me feel like a valued customer.The menu provides you with a range of items whether you feel like a hearty breakfast one day or a lighter meal the next. You can taste the quality of their food which is made from scratch when you order. Would recommend their Blender drinks and breakfast sandwiches!

Unique little coffee place tucked in an unusual spot, but thanks to Yelp, was able to find it! They roast Organic and Fair Trade coffee for a great price! Whats not to love about that? I had the dark roast of the day and it was exceptional and came in a pottery mug with their name. We also tried the Sage Pesto egg breakfast sandwich that they make with homeade pesto and homeade biscuit or English muffin--delicious. And then we had a chocolate chip scone which tasted like a chocolate chip cookie, so again, how could you go wrong?! There was plenty of seating, free WiFi, friendly baristas, and good vibes. They also have their own little parking lot in front. The only problem we had is that it was really cold inside 😆 I know we are in MN, but I had to keep my coat on the whole time even while I was drinking a hot cup of coffee.

I live in the neighborhood and visit Up Coffee Roasters multiple times a week. The coffee, pastries and atmosphere are excellent and the staff are friendly. Unfortunately during my last visit (on Sunday morning), there was only one barista and no support staff. It took 45 minutes for him to get through about 4 coffee orders ahead of me. Not sure if they’ve intentionally cut staffing due to Covid, but it’s probably time to reevaluate that. I’ll probably sticking to afternoon visits from now on (when one staff is usually sufficient to serve the slower pace of customer traffic).

I love this place! I just love this place. My boyfriend and I went here on our way out of town to try somewhere new and we fell in love with the coffee and matcha. There is a kid in a tie dye t-shirt who has the best customer service youve ever seen. Honestly never had bad service here though-hes just usually working when we go. The sandwiches are delicious and made fresh behind the counter. The matcha? I have gone back for seconds! What a spot, might even be stopping by today. Such a great location-a must try.

This place is pretty cool, good coffee, good service, good people. They are very aware and involved in where theyre beans come from.

Up is such a wonderful coffee shop. Their roasted coffee beans are delicious and they make delicious speciality drinks. Huge patio with a fire pit where hon can still sit outside in the winter. In a quiet part of Minneapolis. Love this place.

Nice spot to to relax at. Owner is a little off to me but idk thats me. Other then that the employees are decent.

Nice folks, great coffee/treats, and even a fire outside with plenty of seating.

Up Coffee has some of the best coffee out there! They do a good dark roast and I think my favorite thing on their menu (which I actually had today) is the black salted caramel. It tasted so lovely when iced and they use the paper straws as well! They have good food, good pastries and cookies. Their patio is quite big which is great because the inside isnt open to sit in since Covid-19. Great place and cool location right by all the industrial buildings!

One of the best coffee roasters in Minnesota. They are my go-to place for espresso beans.

Good coffee and staff! Had a Peppermint Mocha and Blueberry Almond scone. Recommend people go here for something besides typical coffee.

This is our go to roastery and cafe, the beans are out of this world flavorful, and the menu items from the cafe are always super tasty and unique. On my most recent visit to restock on roasted beans, I also picked up a cold brew coffee make with oat milk and lavender which was very good...took the first sip and thought WOW, refreshing. My day is never the same if i dont start off with a fresh cup of coffee from Up...definitely the way to get up and take on the world.

I order Up coffee for home use and I will never go back to store bought! They process and ship orders QUICK. The Matador Blend is my favorite way to start off a day. I’ve also frequented their shop and it is a laid back place with really nice people. Extra fun that they are dog friendly 🙂

Love their coffees! They make my favorite latte in the Twin Cities. I try and stop by whenever I am in the neighborhood.

Miss the breakfast sandwiches, but still great coffee and service

Excellent espresso beverages.I had a latte and was thoroughly impressed.

Amazing coffee and chia! CJ was nice enough to work with us on explaining honey roasting. Great bunch of people who work there!

A perfect place to do homework due to the quiet, bright setting and plenty of seating. The drinks and baked goods are very very good too (so are the prices). Staff is great. All-in-all, just another amazing cafe/roaster in Minneapolis to go to if you’re looking for a new place to frequent.

Great coffee and food plus a huge selection of roasted beans, cozy patio with lots of space. Also pretty pet-friendly.

Up Coffee is the best coffee in the Twin Cities, their lattes are my favorite. They are also located in a quiet, easy to get to location with seating indoors and outdoors,

Favorite place to get beans in the area. More reasonably priced ($15-17/lb) than other roasters in the area and you purchase straight from the warehouse! The cafe is also bright and welcoming. Their miel is one of the best I’ve had!

If Michelin stars were awarded to cafés, this place would have one.

Glad to find a local coffee roaster! Lots of single origin beans to choose from, but would prefer if they offered some sort of a sampler-pack. I found their Sumatra a little under roasted for my taste but not too shabby. Their Costa Rica Red Honey is fabulous, or par with their Colombia Pitalito, which is simply succulent.

What a great spot! We stopped as they are one of the participants in our coffee book. The espresso was so good that my husband had 2 of them.Very friendly staff, cool place, and we loved sitting outside in the sun.A gem of a place for sure and well be back!

This dude makes the best lattes ever

Great coffee, great service!

The don’t serve meal anymore

Perfect place for a pause and soak up the good roasted bean and teas. Classy place.

Love the patio. The coffee is excellent. The staff is super friendly and they keep all the sd rules..

This is a wonderful coffee shop! Their dark roast coffee was perfectly brewed, and my sister enjoyed her americano, too. We had an excellent Danish with cheese and chocolate on top -- it was SO good! Cute mugs. Friendly service. Clean bathroom. My only complaint was there was nowhere cozy to sit -- they only have tables. But we still had a great time!

Ruined other coffee for me. Have to make sure Im stocked up or sad times follow. Fuego makes some of the best cold brew Ive tried. Very reasonable prices considering the quality of the product they put out. Very knowledgeable and its actually kind of fun to spend some time in the back talking about the different types of beans/brewing methods and what works best for each.

Great priced breakfast sandwiches. Make sure to get it on the biscuit.

Fresh coffee beans always, and great coffee!

Love this place! The coffee is OUTSTANDING! They roast their beans in house so you cant get fresher. I have sampled a lot of their coffees and it is so fun to try new ones.

Cute, simple cafe with several drink options. Space for small groups of people, and an area for larger groups. Up has a clear mission supporting fair trade beans :) Staff was friendly. I ordered a latte and it tasted like it was made with flavored coffee, which Im not a fan of. Foam was the perfect texture. Ill try this place again, hopeful for an improved drink experience.

Cute little tucked away cafe. Great for variety of reasons - first dates to studying. They have an array of coffee to choose from. Dont forget to pick up a punch card for their loyalty program. Their treats and pastries smelled and looked incredible. Service could be more engaging but they seemed stretched pretty thin. Overall, will return and is a favorite.

Great coffee and waffles. Ambience is comfortable

Excellent food and coffee. Wonderful patio.

Best breakfast sandwich in town! Very reasonably priced and the coffee is super fresh and amazing.

Literally the best place in the world to get lunch and work on my laptop. Relaxed atmosphere, lots of outlets (unlike Starbucks and Caribou), none of the bothersome stool seating, and great food quality and variety (quiche, pastries and wraps are all great). Theyve got better coffee than Moroccan cafes (although Moroccan tea is better), and its more lit than Amsterdams Coffee Companies.

Up is brilliant! I just so happened to find it and it was one of the best stumble upons Ive made. Great & fresh coffee. Homemade pastries. Awesome atmosphere and great employees. Every time my friends are in the area - they have to stop by this place.

Always love the beans here! I especially love their support of small growers and woman-owned farms!Their staff is friendly and the food and coffee I excellent.

I love, love, love this place! They have all things delicious! My favorites are the sandwich with Chipotle Mayo, Turkey Bacon thats like a BLT, and their amazing chocolate chip cookies, but I pretty much like everything! Plus their service is delightful.

Great customer service. Awesome atmosphere. The coffee is amazing as well as the food. AND ITS DOG FRIENDLY 🙌

These guys are the best people. The coffee is fantastic and reasonably priced, but the real tipping point is how nice they are. Everyone in the roastery and the coffee shop is super helpful and knowledgeable. They really go the extra mile to make sure you have a good experience.

Lovely little location, great coffee.

I love UP. I go there on a regular basis. They make the best cappuccino this side of the ocean. I also enjoy their muffins, sandwiches, and salads. Love eating on the patio in the summer....no street traffic to yell over. Fun and friendly staff!

This place is hands down my favorite place to stop for coffee/light fare. I have been here 25+ times as I work very close and have never been disappointed. Try the chipotle sausage sandwich on the biscuit, only $4.50 and blows the average breakfast sandwich out the water. Thanks UP for being awesome 🔥🔥🔥

Super cute cafe with all the coffee and menu options you could possibly want in a neighborhood stop. Everything from Exotic roasts to rich drips and plenty of specialty drinks made to order. In addition, lunch and breakfast food options include seasonal ingredients and delicious attention to homemade details. If youre looking for a quick coffee spot or a great place to sit and chat with friends over your favorite caffeinated treat this is a hidden gem in NE.

We love Up Coffee beans!! The cafe is cute, and the muffin I had was so delicious. But the real star of the show is the light roast beans that are super good and less expensive than other places. Cheers to Up!

When visiting my family, this is always a stop that I plan. I like their coffee a lot but I really come for the pastries. The scones are excellent. We like to hang out here and chat or read the paper as the ambiance is very warm and inviting. Make sure you go with someone from the area or leave extra time to find this place!

We finally got around to trying UP and were pleasantly surprised by our first experience. The location and aesthetic are a little under the radar, but they have free off-street parking and a nice amount of seating. We ordered an almond milk latte and the honey bee blender. The blender was a treat at $5- but its pretty much an espresso shake so its delicious. We also had what appeared to be a homemade cinnamon roll and it was super tasty! It was busy on a Saturday morning, but the service was speedy. The food menu was larger than anticipated, so we will definitely save room for breakfast on our next visit.

Just had another perfect cortado. Thank you

Cute space with plenty of seating. Coffee was good, but I had to go back up to the counter because my drink was missing an ingredient. Dog friendly patio!

The first coffee shop I have been to that doesnt surcharge for milk substitutions (they have soy, oat, coconut, etc). Very happy to have a place like this in the community!

Great food every every time. Also great service. I recommend going here

Awesome little spot tucked behind some train tracks between NE and Como. Prices are very reasonable compared to some other northeast roasters... The service is great, as the staff never makes you feel rushed. I have had conversations with multiple baristas; the people are just nice.Its a small operation with high quality coffee and a cafe attached to the roasting facility. They have lunch and gluten free options in their baked goods section. Go. Buy good coffee. Feel good about giving them your money.

This coffee is amazing the people are super friendly and make ya feel special. I highly recommend the Ethiopia, it’s really smooth and great flavor 10/10.

Surprisingly great breakfast sandwich (big, fresh, grilled like a panini), great soy latte, plenty of outlets and tables for working. Wish it were closer, Id come every day.Also, whats with the guy whos never bused his own dishes before? Theres a plastic tub. You put your dishes in it. Get over yourself.

The latte I received was very good! I came here to purchase 10lbs of coffee for home brewing, but the beans were just too expensive for bulk pricing. Ill stick to my other roastery were I can buy it for half the cost and roasted that day.

UP not only has FANTASTIC coffee and food, their customer service is second to none. I would go out of my way to hit this cafe because of the environment and amazing people. Definitely worth locating them in NE Minneapolis. Tell them the Double Dark Chocolate Mocha girl sent you!

Great recommendations from friendly staff. The breakfast biscuit sandwiches are out of this world. Lunch is equally enjoyable, with a great outdoor seating area. A hidden gem!

Coffee beans are amazing

Great coffee!!! Love organic fair trade.

What a nice place! I’m having the best americano I’ve had in a while.

The chai is mostly pathetic, but it gets the job done. The staff are fun. One of the days I was there, a customer was pointing at a cup, and one staff member told her if she touched the cups, theyd have to throw them away because of health code. The funny part was that the staff member had a really big beard that was fully exposed and not contained in a hair net. Their food looks good, too.

This place never fails to impress - the relaxing and unique vibe, quality, value, sustainable practices, positive energy etc. Its somehow a place that feels welcoming and inclusive to a wide demographic.Awhile ago I was on a quest to find the best miel in town, after countless occasions of sampling drinks that tasted more like milk than coffee, Ive had to give it to UP. Ive also yet to come across a coffee shop that manages to excel in both coffee and food/baked goods.On a couple occasions, I was curious about the name of a song, or had to request a drink remade, and without qualms the people working there got that figured out for me no matter how busy they were. Often the staff would also bring your order right up to your table. It really speaks to the service mindset and culture of the place - which if youre an UP employee, thank you and please dont ever lose that gift!

The honey frappe-like drink was amazing 👍🏻👍🏻. The breakfast burrito was extremely mediocre. Large patio space was great on a beautiful day!

Great coffee & great service every time! :-) I often ask them to put my protein powder in my coffee which is a strange request but they are so kind about it every time. Favorite coffee spot in the cities.

If you search for best cafe in Minneapolis on Google this shows up as #1 on yelp. I think the espresso is better at 5 watt but I like the chill atmosphere here. WiFi was quite slow as of 11 6 16. Id only come to read a book but still great Sunday afternoon place.

This place is a hidden gem in NE. Friendly folks and amazing coffee with some pretty good freshly made food. Try the pour over its just excellent.

Best coffee Ive had in Minneapolis by far! Great prices for even better products. Never picked up a pound roasted more than 2 weeks before sealing. Great customer service - always down for some convo or jokes

Great breakfast and lunch. Quiche is excellent. Coffee is very good and available for sale. The primary business is roasting coffee.

Up has some of the best single origin light roast around for the price. The Ethiopia Kossa Geshe (natural) is the best in my opinion.

It takes a few detours, twists and turns to get to this quaint little coffee shop but its certainly worth the adventure. There were a few road closures that turned us around a few times but we have the Craft Notes Passport and have made the commitment to trying all the places, so turning around and finding something easier to get to wasnt an option.Im glad we journeyed on though, this coffee shop was a pleasant surprise. The drink menu was just big enough that you can find a classic version of a drink youre into without feeling overwhelmed with excessively sweet and pricey lattes. Prices were reasonable and they had a few different breakfast/pastry options for your snacking pleasure. I got the everything bagel with veggie cream cheese made in house. The cream cheese is served on the side so you can choose how much creamy goodness you want to load on. I was pleasantly surprised to see how many veggie chunks were in the cream cheese.For drinks, I ordered a miel. It had just enough sweetness from the honey. My fiancé ordered the black salted caramel latte and it was fabulous. We were there a while and he had a splash or two left to finish before we headed out. He said he almost liked it better cooler so we may have to come back to try it iced.I love that theyre focused on sustainability and all brand are organic and fair-trade. Their beans are roasted on-site daily. This story is made super apparent in their decorations, with images of the villages theyve positively impacted on the walls.Its not the most instagrammable coffee shop in the cities which makes it a great place to go when you just want a good cup of coffee and a place to work or just meet up with a friend. Theres no frills but its not divey. Just a good classic coffee shop. There is a cute outdoor patio with colorful planters if you come when the weathers nice.As far as the bathroom situation, it was just one stall so automatically gender-neutral there.Overall a really cute place and Im glad to see they havent gotten carried away with the superficial pieces some other coffee shops have - though, dont get me wrong, I love a good rustic aesthetic with a totally unnecessary swing.

Ive been to the Café a couple of times and never been disappointed! The coffee of course is wonderful and so many options. The menu always seems to have something new - give it try!

Great food and coffee all at a great price. Head and shoulders above any other equally priced whole bean coffee in the twin cities. Laid back atmosphere and friendly staff make this a favorite stop for picking up a bag of coffee or staying in to enjoy the drinks.

Update: Ive returned to Up since they responded to my review and said the internet works now. However, I still had difficulty accessing UMN websites, as did the rest of my group. The employees mentioned their internet blocks the ability to access many websites because it deems them as security risks.I’m bummed to be giving up a rating of only 3 stars because the staff are so friendly and the food is so good. However, if you are planning to study at up and need to use the internet I would suggest going to a different coffee shop, especially if you need to access any umn affiliated websites. In our group, none of us were able to get onto myu, canvas, or umn gmail websites. I then asked an employee if others have this issue and he said literally all the time people ask about why they can’t access university websites, he said they’ve tried all they could to try to fixture problem and were unable to. Additionally, I could get onto google and google something, but if I tried to open a web page from google I was unable to. On a different note, up has the friendliest service. This is great, unless you’re in a hurry because their friendliest and chattiness can lead to slow service. On a positive note though, up has awesome drinks, pastries, and sandwiches. I love their cookies & chaider. Additionally, they have ample seating and a big table in the back for groups. Plus easy parking, in their lot and on the street. I would highly recommend stopping at up for a take out situation or catching up with friends, but not for any studying or meetings that may require internet access.

Got a latte, it was alright but nothing special. The tabletops have this gross sticky feeling finish on it that I found unpleasant. Most customers left at one point and workers starting mopping all around my table, felt like they were closing but they were still open for another hour and a half. Dont know why they couldnt wait until people had left. Mop water also smelled something gross and I didnt want to get up and slip. Dont plan on going back, didnt see what the other reviews did. Cheaper priced coffee thats decent quality, but the experience wasnt something that makes me want to return. There are better coffee shops around.

The coffee is definitely high quality and SUPER yummy 😋

I heard rumors of Up having some of the best coffee in the Cities, and I was not disappointed! The coffee is amazing, but the small town feel and friendly people make it great all around.