Walden Coffee

Walden Coffee (formerly Carma) What a gem! Walden Coffee offers a bright, lively atmosphere that really knows how to prioritize customer satisfaction. At first glance, it might seem like one of those "too cool" spots, pretentious even, especially with its crowd of regulars. Trust me, it's anything but snobby. Everyone's there for the same reason--great coffee and a good vibe.The drink menu is great and always as creative specials. I'm a matcha latte fan, and while they could easily opt for a fancier, higher-end matcha, they consistently make a solid, tasty drink. I usually go for an oat milk matcha latte with raspberry syrup, and it never disappoints.As for the baked goods, I've only tried the banana bread (their only vegan option), but wow--it's absolutely delicious! Definitely worth picking up with your coffee.The vibe at Walden is really cozy and welcoming. There's plenty of natural light, which I love, and lots of seating options (plus wifi and outlets, which is always a bonus). It's the perfect place to settle in for a work session or just hang out.I'm so glad to have this spot in the neighborhood--Walden (formerly Carma) consistently puts out great products, and they're definitely worth supporting!

Coffee was excellent. Quiche was fantastic. Highly recommend! It was a really cool space as well.

Very cute coffee shop, their chai and London fogs were great as was the cheddar jalapeño scone. The staff were very friendly. It is street parking which can be a little hard to find but worth a visit

Super cute café with tasty food.Vibe: Young, hip café, super cute décor, varied seating optionsService: The person taking our order was super nice and helpful, food came out fairly quick although for some items the name was called out and for some they were just left on the pick up counter so best to stay by the counter. Food: Really good overall. I had an egg sandwich with siracha mayo and Canadian bacon that was super tasty and not too spicy. Also got a DELICIOUS strawberry banana smoothie (seriously, not your average straw banana smoothie). Also had several bites of my sister's quiche which was EXCELLENT, the crust was SO good. Also got a cookie that was very yummy. I would highly recommend Carma Coffee and would return if in the area again!

5 stars!One of the nicest things that happened to me (so far) in 2024 was at Carma Coffee on New Year's Day.My cousin was visiting from out-of-town and we grabbed some BBQ a block away at Market BBQ. Afterwards, we were in the mood for some strong coffee so we took off at around 4:00 to hunt for some hot java on January 1st. Slim chance, right? We drove in circles around NE and we couldn't find anything.About half an hour later we found ourselves back to where we started, standing at the front door of Carma Coffee. They HAD been open...but...they closed over 4 hours earlier. Bummer. So near yet so far. We could see 2 guys inside, the owner and some sort contractor working on a project. The owner actually came to the front door, he invited us in, he introduced himself, he made us some coffee, and he tried to give it to us for free. But we paid and I gave him extra money for being such an awesome dude. He was super friendly and he showed us around so I could take some pics for Yelp.Did I mention that they also have other kinds of beverages, pastries, smoothies, and a big selection of sandwiches? I like this place. It almost makes me wish that I still lived in Nordeast Minneapolis.It's great to encounter such a nice, generous, warm person on a snowy, cold, New Year's Day. What a great way to start off the year.Thanks, Carma Coffee!-Maxx

This place has the BEST hot chocolate I've ever tasted. I am already hoping to go back for another (and to try the other drinks)! Super cute interior, plenty of seating, and a really cool crowd/staff.

I've been coming to Carma coffee for the last 5 years now and it is my all time FAV coffee spot! Not only is the coffee amazing but they have amazing breakfast and lunch and yes they have gluten free options! My go to is just a plain oat milk latte and a gluten free veggie delight and it's always so freaking delish and not only that but the staff is AMAZING. So kind, welcoming and warm.

I'm obsessed.Originally came here for a takeaway latte and it was so delicious we had to come back to check out the vibe and we were not disappointed.The iced vanilla latte is absolutely delicious. I believe I heard someone saying they make their own syrups. My friends also had the hot and cold mochas and a chai - all delicious.We also shared a caramel roll - OMG, I need all of the rolls all of the time. One of the best I've ever had. Ever. The build your own breakfast sandwich was good, as was the turkey lunch sandwich, spicy breakfast sandwich and the monster cookies (flourless!) - and now I got a cinnamon roll as takeaway to try something new! (Mostly because the caramel rolls were sold out today!) The service was friendly, accommodating and inclusive. The vibe is very Portland-esque which is lovely as I miss the PDX culture. I'll be back (probably more often than I'll ever admit!)

So on a recent trip to the area with friends this was our "go to" coffee shop each morning of the trip! The ambiance is perfect with plenty of welcoming seating areas and an open garage to get fresh air. This is the type of place I would be at all the time to get work done or meet a friend to hang out.The staff is super friendly as well as efficient and their drinks are delicious. I had one of their wonderful smoothies as well as homemade scones which were both great. Their coffee is also awesome and flavorful and they do everything with a smile. My friends also loved their breakfast sandwiches they got a few times and said they were fresh and tasty. It is so nice to be able to support a local type of coffee shop like Carma Coffee and this is absolutely the "go to" place in the area!

A cozy coffee spot with plenty of seating, lovely staff, and a nice community vibe. Good drinks, good food, and good music.