Backstory Coffee Roasters

Even though it was a little cold the day I went, I loved the little outdoor patio area. I sat outside, just watching the cars go by as I enjoyed my coffee and chocolate croissant. Got a cold brew and iced latte. The coffee was pretty strong which I appreciated and wasn't bitter at all. The croissant was pretty good too but it was a tad on the dry side. Either way, it was really good with the coffee.I didn't get a chance to sit inside but it's a really cool vibe in there as well. A great place to chill and catch up with people.

This café is stunning when you first walk in. Super open and spacious with lots of seating. However, if you come in during a rush, prepare to wait a while for both seats and service. I visited around noon and it was pretty packed. My friend and I waited for a seat for about 15 minutes. They have paper menus that you can browse while waiting which helped move the ordering queue a little faster. They also have cute merchandise for sale as well. The drinks and pastry we got were delicious and worth the wait. This is a great place to sit and work if you get there early.

Great coffee. Great ambiance. Delicious treats. I wish this was closer to me so I could go more often as it is an enjoyable place to sit and have a coffee

It was a beautiful day to hit up the coffee shop. Today's adventure was Backstory! I did have to drive around a little bit to find a parking spot, but it was mainly due to the nearby construction. Something to note if you visit soon. I enjoyed an iced caramel latte with salt on top. It was exactly what I was hoping for! My kiddos enjoyed their lemonades. I stole a sip, too, and was quite impressed with the flavor! Their space outside is gorgeous and perfect to enjoy a fall day with. I did wish the baristas were a little more welcoming, but it seemed like they were in the middle of dealing with something on the phone so I understand. Can't wait to be back. It was a relaxing experience!

Backstory is a great stop for coffee. This location actually roasts the coffee for both of their locations. They have a small indoor and outdoor seating and they are right across from a brew pub so you can go right from coffee to beer!Backstory roasts and sells their beans as well as various items like shirts and cups, etc. The one thing I want to call Backstory out for is their very friendly service. We had a couple of questions and the barista was happy to answer them and explain some things to us. After getting my cappuccino and taking a sip, I immediately went back and bought the Legend beans so I can have them at home. A must stop for coffee!

Had to wait around the area so stopped in to get some work done and grab an espresso. It's a really small shop so the seating is dependent on if you can/want to use the patio. There are only 4 tables inside and they fill up quick. The service was pretty good and it's got a "hip" atmosphere. It's pretty neat that they've got all their beans and roaster in the back of the shop.They've got some local pastries, tea, and in-house roasted coffee. I grabbed an espresso and drip coffee this time. They both tasted pretty bitter and I'm not sure if that was a result of the roast or the temp on the brew. It was "ok" but not my favorite. Overall I don't think I'd work here again. There aren't a lot of "craft" roasters in the area so would stop by again if I lived/worked in the area.

A cute coffee shop tucked away in a quaint area. Stopped here on our way out of Minneapolis. The baristas were very nice and helpful when we ordered. I tried some sort of matcha, blueberry/lemon latte and wow it was so good. Almost had a subtle fruit loop flavor!

I love stumbling upon the hidden gems of the world. This is one of those. Outstanding Latte and exceptional pasties. A cool vibe inside and out. This is a lovely place to drink really good in-house roasted coffee and be delighted by a creative bite. HighlyRecommended the coffee cake and the everything bagel pastry.

So glad we accidentally stopped at this divine gem on our way to see the sites in St Paul. It's right on the corner with plenty of parking on the street in front. The place is clean, trendy and obviously a lot of others think so, too. I ordered a vanilla latte and my SO ordered the Mocha. The foam "art" was gorgeous! Of course it gets altered after the first sip... but the additional attention to detail was appreciated. Decided to enjoy some coffee cake which was a bit crunchy on top (and which I liked) and soo delicious. Very filling. My SO loved the soft blueberry muffin packed with sweet blueberries. It was also large. Went back to the counter to get packaged coffee to go. Most coffees seemed to be mostly "single origin" but with the help of the individual at the counter(manager) who gave me an espresso cup sample of what i was buying, I chose the chocolate Narrator for a gift for my kiddo. It was nice to see that there was a huge machine (coffee roaster) inside but unfortunately they weren't roasting that day. St Paul was a great place to visit.

So me and my mom are visiting St. Paul for the week and we are coffee addicts. So we decided to try this place and honestly did not know what to expectAmbiance: modern, clean, vibrant ambiance with big windows.Coffee: honestly one of the best lattes I've ever had even coming from California. It's so delicious and really put effort into making it prettyService: everyone has been beyond caring and nice here. Doing the extra mile and starting conversations and even giving us restaurant recommendations since we are visiting!I've been coming here 5 days straight since me and my mom got here in St. Paul HIGHLY RECOMMEND