Boiler Room Coffee
1820 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
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Address :
1820 3rd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN, 55404 - Phone (612) 886-2285
- Website https://boilerroommpls.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :6:30 am - 8:00pm
- Mon : 6:30 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
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Brooke H.
Delicious drip coffee (among other things), friendly staff, and a warm, inviting, neighborhood-coffee-shop-feel make this my favorite local place to get something hot to sip, read, or study. Huge waffles are only $5! Some of the sandwiches are a bit spendy, but I'd rather drop an extra $.75 to support an independently owned shop than a chain. The decor: some tables, some booths, a large sofa and comfy chairs. There's a huge community book/game shelf. Oh, and the bathrooms are hella nice. I only wish the Boiler Room was open a bit later.
(5)Bailey B.
Pretty average. Everything is to go. You can sit and stay, but no plates or mugs. Paper bags and cups. The location is really cute though... Very nice setup. The service is friendly.
(3)Jillian F.
Love this place. The staff know you, and they are super friendly. Love the music and the choices of coffee. Even the plain light coffee is fantastic, I choose this place over Starbucks and Caribou any day. It has a hole in the wall feel, but they always offer good quality and at a reasonable price.
(5)Matt L.
My wife and I ended up here because of a mediocre experience at another coffee shop just a couple blocks away, so when we ended up at Boiler Room it was meant to be. The barista (Michael) was super cool and friendly. To be honest, I wasnt expecting it to be such an awesome place, however, the coffee quaility and barista is what sold me on it. How does he finalize our transaction, you ask? WITH A HIGH FIVE. Definitely want to be a regular here now. Because of one bad review on the Boiler Room, it has kept me away from visiting this shop for the last two months that I have lived in the area. So, I write this review in hopes that when someone reads a one or two star review which keeps them away from a place of business, a great review will be right around the corner to greet them with warmth and friendly smile that says, "Wait friend, put your trust into me, the newest review, and give this place a chance." In conclusions, this place fucking rocks. Love, Matt
(4)jen e.
So sorry, but have to review this place for the sake of others. I work a lot at coffee shops, and was excited to work from BR, since it looks amazing when driving by. I wanted to love it! Sad to realize it didn't meet expectations. The place needs a good wiping down. They don't get enough business to make decent food (I bought a muffin that looked a lot like the kind you buy from costco, and a turkey sandwich made from obviously old, dry wheat bread- not to mention using the ends of the loaf) :) Additionally, the place is covered in flies- which leads me to believe the sanitary conditions ain't so great. So sorry- just can't be that Minnesota nice on this one!! It's got such potential!
(2)Siobhan W.
Pleasantly surprised. It's funny, I subleased a studio for about a month or two in Steven's Square area and walked by the Boiler Room pretty often. I'd always tell myself I'd stop by there at some point, but never did. Now, I'm kicking myself. I made my first visit today, and loved it. I live pretty far from the Steven's Square area now, but am actually considering making it a point to going out of my way to drop by there as often as I'm able to. You should too.
(4)Autumn S.
If down to earth local coffee shops are your thing then Boiler Room is the place for you. Their dark roast (El Jefe) is fantastic and they have a modest array of moderately priced baked goods (with vegan options!) in addition to their shop menu. The seating is roomy and there's always new art on the walls; sometimes good, sometimes bad, but either way there's always something interesting to look at and talk about. It's never been TOO crowded to sit down and visit or work, but they do get busy! I can tell when the baristas are overwhelmed, but they maintain a positive demeanor and are polite to every customer! I'm not exaggerating when I say I nearly went here every day for two years, I lived in the building behind them and would stop in every morning before school, or sometimes at open to get some work done before class...poor baristas, sometimes I would come tap on their door at the crack of open asking to be let in, they never liked that but they let me do it anyways. I've always like the staff here, though we never acknowledged each other by name there were days when it was slow that I'd sit at the bar and chat or sit outside with them to smoke. I have recently moved and now I have to go to Spyhouse which is fine but now I'm paying nearly twice the price of my regular vanilla latte but with half the personality that comes with it. I wonder if they'll miss me?? I plan on visiting regularly, since for some reason I can't make my own coffee at home.
(4)Whitney G.
Definitely a fan of this place after stopping through the Minneapolis Art Institute. The coffee was great, the service was pretty good, but I was a little disappointed that they ran out of so many of the food options in the case. Not a whole lot set out to munch on after a certain time I guess? The furniture could be a wee bit more comfortable inside, though I'm looking forward to revisiting later in the spring for outdoor seating.
(3)Marsha S.
Perfect place to wander away to from downtown convention center area! Thanks to yelpers for the oatmeal reviews, it was perfect!! Really good. And the cold press coffee?! Strong and smooth, not bitter at all. Chill atmosphere, city neighborhood feel walking down the street. I would love to live near here.
(5)Matt S.
Boiler Room feels like an escape away from the corporate coffee dispensaries and high priced premium coffee shops in the city. The mood is chill with music at a reasonable volume. They have a wide variety of coffee options at reasonable prices and the coffee is delicious. Definitely going to add this to my coffee shop rotation.
(4)Natalie O.
My favorite coffee shop in the world. They make a mean latte, have awesome drip coffee, and perfectly spicy chai. Their shop is so warm and cozy in the winter, and it has such a great vibe all the time. Run by hipsters that never make me feel bad for being a lame suburbanite who doesn't quite belong. I've considered moving into the apartment building across the street just for this place more than I'd like to admit.
(5)Jonathan T.
I can't count how many times I've driven by Boiler Room Coffee on the way to and from Downtown, but couldn't stop because 1) traffic jams blocked me and 2) lack of street parking! I finally checked this place out the other day. My assessment? A simple pros and cons list will do: PROS +Dungeon like atmosphere. +Outdoor seating on the sidewalk. +Two booths that can hold up to four plus people. +Pretty tasty cold press. +Reasonable prices, considering its proximity to Downtown. ($4 for my cold press.) +Super friendly staff. +Very clean and surprisingly spacious bathroom. +Power strips on tables for all your electronics. CONS -Furniture is a bit worn. -Tables were sticky. -Wifi crawls. Needs to be faster for mobile workers like me. -Parking is challenging. I don't envision myself returning, however, if I lived in the neighborhood I could see myself visiting this place more often. And with so many awesome coffee shops in the Twin Cities, it's hard for me to justify making this my main second office squeeze.
(3)Carey V.
You guys, this place is great. Always good, affordable, coffee - light roast, dark roast, medium roast, go crazy. For all you lactose intolerant or trendy kids, they have soy milk AND almond milk (*gasp*). There is also AMAZINGGGGG cold press in the summer, but go slowly because it will make you feel wild. The fancy waffles are VERY fancy. Chocolate chips, bananas, whipped cream, walnuts - so fancy. The fancy oatmeal is even fancier - the trick is that it's made with apple juice instead of water, so it's very sweet. Plus it has wild rice in it and chopped up pears. It's served with brown sugar and milk (or soy, or cream, whatever your little heart desires). The bathrooms are super cool and I'm determined to get a sink like theirs some day when I'm grown and responsible. There's free wi-fi (for any of you dolts who think they don't, make sure you ask for the password!), tables outside when the weather is nice, plus books and board games. The music is loud, but usually decent, and the staff is friendly. I've been going there as often as possible for the last three years and there are still a lot of familiar faces (hi guys!). If one of your favorite baristas disappears, try looking for them a few blocks over at The Nicollet (another coffee shop owned by the same guy). If you have a dog, make sure you take him or her in with you to grab your coffee because they give out treats! Talk about Pavlov theory - I think my dog got more jazzed about going here than I did. Hands down, this is my favorite coffee shop in the Twin Cities.
(5)Tom J.
Years of early afternoon bacon and eggs coupled with,surprise, cardiotrauma, has led to combining the previously hated 'eat healthy' and the 'most important meal of the day' mantras into a morning light search for edible oatmeal and nice coffee. Excelsior! or Eureka! ,Timber!, Voila! or whatever you say when you find something good or cut down an unsuspecting tree. Lucky Strike! I shall return. P.S. let me also say: , ' there is no better place for storing never used random kitchen appliances and utensils than in that little room with all the cupboards.' Near the sink.
(4)Linh D.
The Boiler Room is a delight! The baristas and employees always give such pleasant service. Their coffee is fresh and local. Their baked goods are lovely and they have a good selection of vegan goods. Try the vegan scones! It's one of those coffee shops that have the same people coming by everyday, how quaint!
(5)Brook C.
It's the obvious choice. I am the most modest, humble, non-pretentious, easy going, good looking person.... Alright, maybe not, but my neighborhood coffee shop is. With the saturation of coffee shops in this area, I have become a loyal patron to the Boiler Room. The staff is always friendly, the coffee is good, and the food is affordable and tasty. If you are new to the neighborhood or visiting and in need of caffeine, I recommend straying away from the hipster or corporate driven shops on Nicollet, and come support this small local gem.
(4)Lani B.
Went here recently when I was visiting minnesota and it is a hidden gem! Great coffee and treats. Cool atmosphere with friendly staff. Def worth trying out!
(5)Dylan C.
I was at Boiler Room Coffee on June 17th around 9:30 AM. The building is kind of in the middle of nowhere, but it's quaint and in a nice neighborhood. I ordered an iced apple chai drink and a strawberry "Fancy Waffle," which all came out to about $11.50. The waffle's price was about $6 I believe and that's reasonable, but the drink I feel was overpriced. The waffle was very good, but nothing special; just cut strawberries and whip cream on a waffle. It was a pretty, big waffle though, so I give them props for that. My drink wasn't as tasty... It tasted like they just took spoons of straight powdered cinnamon and dumped it in watered down apple juice. I took one sip and my senses were overpowered! However, I feel like if I would've gotten any other drink there I would've liked it. As for the staff, they were kind of all over the place. I was one of 2 people in line -- it wasn't busy at all -- but the cashier was just talking to one of her friends who was also in the shop, paying zero attention to the customers. I was a tad annoyed, especially while I was waiting to order. Overall, my experience was ok. I might return if I run out of options and I'm in the area again, but I think the service and pricing will keep me away.
(3)Jay E.
If by some strange alchemy we could convert the Boiler Room into music, it would undoubtedly be a classic old school punk rock or underground hip hop song - grimy, energetic, spontaneous. The baristas are simply fantastic - just sassy enough, just friendly enough, always sincere, and they make excellent drinks. They work hard for the money, so you better tip 'em right. The owner seems like the friendliest guy since 1950s TV; the chick with short hair and the tats would be my forever crush if I was a lesbian; the dude with the beard straight out of the "wait, is Joaquin Phoenix crazy or just in character" phase is always a good time; the local art on the walls changes all the time and ranges from trippy to funny to "wow, that's dope, I want to buy it." Oh, and their coffee tastes just as good when you brew it at home - so I'm prone to buying their beans to go now. The place is local, local, local. It hosts a wide-range of Stevens Square residents, from strippers to dog-walkers to writers to painters to random coffee klatches. It's in a basement, but in a punk rock, underground hip hop way - you feel happy to be low to the ground, tucked away with the cool kids. This place gets my In Living Color 3 Snaps in Z Formation.
(5)Bill U.
Great coffee, friendly staff, perfect ambiance AND they have some sweet board games on the bookshelf.
(5)Laurie B.
This is exactly the kind of coffee shop that every neighborhood should have. Great coffee, nice selection of baked goods, a little local art on the walls and a water bowl for the pups outside. I found this little shop on my trek from downtown to the Art Institute. The service was quick and friendly.
(4)Kristi C.
Nice location, in the lower building level, unpretentious, and one of the best pour-over's I've had recently. A comfortable and welcoming place to enjoy catching up with a friend.
(4)Ken H.
Great little coffee shop which I went to for four mornings on a recent trip to Minneapolis. Wonderful coffee, tasty food (muffins, waffle and parfait all sampled) and a nice batista.
(5)Gen L.
If you don't like the Boiler Room, I honestly don't know what is wrong with you. It is a bit off the beaten path and is the true definition of a neighborhood coffee shop but there is nothing to really find fault with. Tucked in the basement (or first floor?) of an apartment complex in the Stevens borough, it has a healthy enough amount of foot traffic to provide solid people watching without being obnoxious and just enough cool to be a nice date spot without the pretentiousness of Spyhouse. Their coffee is good. Mochas are delicious. Warm cookies are to die for. What I really like about the Boiler Room that I haven't seen yet in the Twin Cities, is the community bookshelf and collection of board games that they offer. The music is never too loud nor the baristas too snobby. All in all, a great coffee shop.
(3)Christine N.
eclectic crowd and comfy seating. had the apple drop chai--apple cider and morning glory chai mix. spicy and not too sweet. had a stick of cinnamon in it too. yea! friendly baristas and artsy deco. reminded me of old school capitol hill in seattle when it was not so "hipster". vibe like Cafe Allegra in U district, but less grungy.
(4)Paul J.
Love coming to this place. Much more personal and creative than chain coffee shops. I love the baristas and the coffee is excellent. Only complaint I would have is that most of the time they only have one person on staff, which makes the wait pretty long sometimes. Don't mind it most of the time, unless I'm late for work of course.
(4)Justin P.
I think we just hit this place on a bad day. There was only one person working and as a result there was a line out the door. The oatmeal was cold, etc... I will try it again and hope my first experience was a one off hiccup.
(3)Greg A.
the Boiler Room has been a nice addition to the Stevens Square area. This cafe offeres a small yet tasty food options including oatmeal to die for. Spam items, ice cream. and a few other here and theres. The environment is unique being the cafe is located in an old boiler room. larger inside thean it looks from the outside. Coffee is good, not as good as Dunn Bros but still good for an indi shop check it out
(3)Jessie I.
I love this cafe for a few reasons. The first being that the service is always exceptionally friendly and helpful. They come around and clear the tables and make sure that everything is going well, like at an actual sit-down restaurant. This isn't something I've ever found at another coffee shop. I've brought my coffee-clueless friends and parents here a few times, and they were always assisted by plenty of information about cold press, espresso, drip, and various other coffee-brewing methods. I got the fancy chai (apple drop) last time I went. It was spicy, tangy, delicious, and I would jump on the opportunity to drink that up again. Especially in the fall. The art hanging on the walls is great, local, and for sale. There's a wide variety of books and newspapers available to read while you're seated, and the low ceilings give it a cozy, intimate feel. I'm now a regular here and extend a cheers to the staff and customers here. Always a great experience.
(5)Cory W.
Let's start out by saying that Boiler Room Coffee is not what it seems from the outside. Nestled away in a basement near Stevens Square, the coffee shop hides what most would never see unless they actually stepped inside. The place is especially nice. Cut in half by its large bar, the Boiler Room still accomplishes to create enough room for a lounge area to the right of the entrance. And it was honestly the first thing I noticed when I walked inside. Big comfy places to sit always work as magnet to me when it comes to coffee houses. The staff was incredible. They were helpful, nice, and talkative. To put it simply, I felt like I walked into a good friend's house. I felt incredibly welcomed from the second I opened the door. Smiles, nods, and genuine conversation won the day! The coffee was good. A simple latte is always a good indicator of the quality. The food items on the menu looked to be incredibly plentiful (and rumor has it that a lot of it is made in house). I sat down, felt welcomed, and I surely didn't want to leave. If it weren't for the two hour parking, I could have found myself staying for the majority of the afternoon trapped in good conversation with my friend and also the coffee shop staff.
(4)Dane S.
As a soon to be former resident of Stevens Square, this neighborhood really needs a little jump-start. Near to everything in the cities, the neighborhood has very little of it's own. As a resident, the Boiler Room is the only thing this neighborhood is clinging to besides cheap corner markets and the like. Boiler Room is aptly named, as it resides in an old boiler room. The space is surprisingly large, and their bathroom sink is unique. The space is warm, but if their air conditioner is running, sitting close to it makes all the difference. I really like the space. The coffee is fine, bitter, but some people like that in coffee. The big thing holding back the boiler room is it's location, I feel. Stevens Square (As fellow Yelper Nick S. and I have discussed) is about 10 years and several hip locations away from being a new Northeast. If this place were in Northeast, I think it would do better. I don't mean to be writing an urban studies issue paper with this review, but the fact that Steven's Square is not yet a neighborhood where you feel free to walk about at night without fear is a factor. Someone, please start another business in this neighborhood! Don't let Boiler Room's efforts go to waste!
(3)Chris H.
Recently reopened under new management. This place is hidden and cozy. Soft light and large windows, even though it is an old boiler room. The layout is minimal and clean. There are books. There's a couch and a couple of recliners. There's a counter with stools. The bathrooms are impeccable. There's a cool long sink. The owner has excellent taste in music and a great sense of humor. The drinks are very good. There are better places to get something expensive from the Clover if you're a real snob, but this place puts a great deal of attention into coffee.
(5)Elizabeth L.
This is hands down my favorite coffee shop in the twin cities. Their beans are wonderful and the staff is super friendly. They have locally sourced food options and are a great asset to the neighborhood. Best lattes ever! Even my dog gets a treat when we visit! :)
(5)Nick M.
Let me preface this with "I am so glad someone put a coffee shop in Stevens Square". Let me follow that with "I still end up driving to Caribou or walking to Franklin and Nicollet". The good: It's a comfortable place, clean, plenty of chairs, and wifi is available. They have breakfast, and everything I've tried to eat there has been wonderfully good. The bad: The coffee. The drip coffee is alright, about equivalent to Starbucks, so a little darker and bitter, but salvagable. I'm not entirely convinced that they use espresso beans, or, an espresso machine to make the fancy drinks. It tastes like drip coffee + steamed half and half. That's great if you're getting a latte from a gas station, but not what I'd expect from a cafe. I do go in for drip on occasion, it's just too convenient not to, but skip the pricier drinks. You're just going to be disappointed.
(2)Bryan P.
I live a block from Boiler Room and am here 3-4 times a week because this is the best hole-in-the-wall cafe around south downtown (trust me, I've gone to all of them). The first thing you need to know is that it is under NEW management as of a year or so ago. Any review older than that is irrelevant. Mike has the place fixed up and running smoothly. The House Blend is one of the better drip coffees I've had in awhile.. even bought a bag to make at home. Great place to study, catch up with a friend, or just bum around.
(5)Lindsay B.
Coffee is pretty good, prices are reasonable, service is pretty good. All around, a solid neighborhood coffee shop. The people who work there are friendly, helpful and nice to my dog. You can bring your pet inside when you order, but you can't stay inside (always nice to know those little details). Plus they'll have dog treats.
(4)Emily S.
There's only one reason I'm going out of my way to review this place: THE OATMEAL. Like Emma O said, the Oatmeal is unbelievable. Really. We ate breakfast with a recouperating group of five of us, and everything came out to our curb-side seat, but when my oatmeal arrived, it was apparent that I had stumbled on the pot of gold on the menu. It's a meal in itself, and it's done right. Check it out.
(3)Emma O.
Boiler. Room. Oatmeal. Holy good gosh, it was delish. Poached pears, wild rice, cranberries, raisins, walnuts, cream and brown sugar. An awesome feel-good meal. Also, the ice cream is yummy. And the Wifi is convenient.
(4)Jun B.
Loved the coffee and the fancy oatmeal.
(5)Drew E.
I live within a block of the boiler room cafe and I enjoy going over there from time to time. I have read the other reviews and some of them are accurate and some are not. I think that the coffee is not that bad. Yes, it a little on the bitter side but its not really all that different from Starbucks from a taste perspective. The food is ok....and expensive so I would agree with other posters. The atmosphere is the bets attribute of the building. It's a great place to hang out in the fall/winter because its always cozy and warm. The internet IS FREE....they just ask that you purchase something to get the password. The wait staff is somewhat unattentive (but not that much different than the Spyhouse/Acadia types....I guess that comes with the neighborhood and its artsy type residents. All in all I enjoy going there and I would say that i'm a fan.
(4)Rin T.
If you live far enough away from Nicollet that you don't want to go all the way over *there* for coffee, this place will suffice. That said, I always went there with a mild sense of anxiety, for the following reasons: It's expensive. To go with my credit card meant I could easily end up with a receipt whereupon I'd have to face just how overpriced all of their items are. They do have a card you can get stamps on, to earn a "free" drink but it's hardly worth it; the coffee's nothing special. I like the waffles with strawberries enough to say that's the only reason I really went there. It's hot in this place, and something always seems to be broken. I know it's called the boiler room, but every time I've gone, whether it's summer or winter, I think it's downright absurd how hot and stuffy it is in there. It didn't help that last time a bunch of people had wet dogs, and they'd also taken off their shoes. One time I was in this place and a pipe burst, spilling water all over the floor, and no one seemed to care. Another time, they said their blender was broken for like a month. Really? If only there was some way to get a NEW one.... Perhaps the biggest turn-off to this place, for me, is the service. Sometimes the barista is a human being. Sometimes the barista is a rude, depressed misanthropic hellspawn who takes out aggression on unsuspecting customers. No, I'm exaggerating only slightly - the last experience I had there left me bewildered and not a little freaked out. I don't know what the deal is because I am always courteous no matter what store I'm in (don't mess with the people who make your food!), but it's so incredibly hit-or-miss with even basic civility, it really makes me think twice, or three times, about going in there. Is it really so terrible to work there? And even if it is, it ain't my fault! So, go if you need just the basics of a coffee shop, and with the right, fairly-low expectations, you'll probably be fine.
(2)Annie W.
Reopened! I'm glad it did because it's on my way to MCAD and the coffee at school is a step above dirt. The new owner Michael is SUPER nice and the place is still as cozy as ever. There aren't as many food items as the old Boiler Room and the pastry case looks a little sad, but hopefully the longer it stays reopened the livelier it gets. Otherwise I really like this place, it's cozy and quiet.
(4)Chris A.
The boiler room is not something that I would generally reccommend as a great place to sit down for coffee. For starters, the coffee is not that great. Also, if you want decaf, it is fairly bitter. Second, they have issues with their wireless connection. it is intermittantly out, so if you are looking for a cozy place to sit down, study, and have a cup of coffee, it doesn't work well. Thrid, the boiler room really lacks a "niche" that makes it unique. It really doesn't have any "umphs" to speak of that would carry me away from a chain, or someplace unique such as the spyhouse or Acadia, (when it was on nicollet and franklin). the coffee isn't extraordinary (it's not even good), the pastries aren't great... There's just no niche other than location, which alone seems to keep it afloat..
(1)Jamie E.
So excited that this place reopened! I'd never been to the old one, but as a new resident of the area, I think The Boiler Room Cafe could become a great neighborhood place with a little TLC. Stopped in for a coffee recently...quite good. Haven't tried espresso drinks yet. But I love that they have 8oz cup sizes! Perfect. The only thing I'm not sold on yet is their food options. The pastries and cookies in the case looked really average...no better than Starbucks. If they had homemade food options or got some high quality stuff from a local bakery, I would probably stop in all the time!
(4)K S.
I used to live across from this place and came here frequently to study. The food is really good, I loved being able to get ice cream products to satiate my sweet tooth, and the staff was always really friendly. I don't drink coffee so I can't comment on that, but my chai was always tasty.
(3)Amy C.
The name really indicates the space with this cozy spot tucked under an old building on 3rd Ave. in Minneapolis. Just a few blocks across the highway from the Convention Center near Franklin, the spot is actually quite charming. It really is a boiler room. When you walk to use the restrooms, which are surprisingly modern, you'll see the controls. I had what was probably the yummiest sandwich I've had in the Twin Cities. It was the Curried Chicken sandwich with dried cherries on marble bread. The lunch menu is pretty limited but believe me it was tasty. They serve breakfast all day (breakfast burrito/waffles) and hard-serve ice cream. One downside, hence the three stars is the coffee STINKS. It literally stinks and taste awful too. As I was gagging from the awful sip I took another patron was complaining at the counter over the bad coffee. They also do not have free wi-fi. So, go for the food, then leave. The decor and atmosphere is nice though.
(3)David S.
Park in the street and grab a comfortable seat. Amazing coffee. The barista offered to make an Ethiopian blend that wasn't on the menu. It was a bit fruity with a little acidity, but amazing none the less. Not a ton of seating as several of the tables are for parties of 6. Not sure if they had free wi-fi, but I was unable to connect.
(4)William S.
I may just have found the best oatmeal Minneapolis has to offer. Walish aptly describes this day starter. I learned that the Fancy Oatmeal is based on the original recipe that the now closed Anodyne modified (causation or correlation?). The oatmeal is rich and thick and completely tasty. It combines real oats, wild rice, craisins and pears with a side of brown sugar (not needed) and half and half cream. The bar has finally been set. The search continues just the same.
(5)Morgan M.
Such a great coffee place. The baristas are always ready for anything you ask, and are extremely friendly. Great outside parking as well.
(5)Paige R.
Haunt from my Grad School days that I remain drawn to, and not just from nostalgia. The flavors of everything I've had here just POP! The staff has always been awesome and the atmosphere makes me want to haul my sketch or notebook up here from da' burbs where I live now, grab a chai, sit down and let the creativity flow!
(4)Bruce G.
Wonderful hole in the wall place on the way to the Art Institute-quick lunch and nice environment - nice barista! Try the blueberry tea latte!
(5)Angie S.
You have heard about patio seating in a coffee shop - but in the basement?? This is a great little find with a great urban feel. When you first walk in you almost feel like you are walking into a friends house with their friends you haven't met. The service was polite and the coffee was delicious. They serve food, again delicious, and can be very healthy (or not so much with the pasteries that they offer.) They didn't have a huge selection of pasteries, but I was very pleased with the fresh coffee that they served. It has a nice break from the chain coffee places that are out there, but very laid-back and 'un-fluffified' with the selection - simple and cozy.
(4)Laurie P.
Great neighborhood coffee shop. It's perfect for studying, socializing, or grabbing a coffee to go. Try the Dirty Chai or Ruby Tuesday!
(5)Lee K.
Re-opened under new management as of Feb 2011) and better than ever. Their Lattes are excellent. Easily the equal of Spyhouse in quality and typically better service. I love this small neighborhood coffeeshop.
(4)Cat V.
Love this place. It has a nice cozy feel to it, and the service was great. Loved the coffee too. If I were a little closer, I'd be a regular. Ah, hell, maybe I'll just go out of my way. It's so hard to find a really good cafe around this town.
(5)Ellen A.
Great coffee, excellent waffles, adorable interior. This is a great example of what new ownership can do for a small business.
(5)Giulia I.
Great location near the art museum, wonderful breakfast.
(4)Marla H.
I was here on November 16, 2012. This is a nice little place in a basement of a building. It is warm in there, I think hence the name boiler room. I got a Chai Tea Latte with Soy Milk. Very strong. It was really good. When I get the same thing at Starbucks it usually tastes like water with a little bit of flavoring. This is a regular haunt for my friend that they pretty much know him when he walks in. They have free wi-fi. I would rather go here than a chain. I wish we had something like this in Kansas City. It would be a weekly stop for me. Great place to sit in a corner and work on a novel.
(4)Ben D.
Something about sitting in a basement with exposed pipes and freshly ground coffee is just very appealing to me! I know a lot of people seem to have complaints about the coffee here, but I would like to point out, that Starbucks/Caribou serve flash frozen coffee... the beans are roasted and then immediately frozen which means they never trully reach their flavor potential. Anyone who has ever had ACTUAL coffee would know that the bitter flavor is how it's roasted, it's how it should be! I love the coffee here, it reminds me very much of the coffee I had in Panama! The decor here is great! There are some intimate tables around, a book shelf with what appears to be a livingroom set, and some HUGE windows lining the East wall so it is very well lit! The people that work here are really knowledgable, and depneding on what you order there are a few different preparation options. I'm moving to the neighborhood soon and I can't wait to be a regular here!
(4)Marsha L.
Love the half / underground craziness of this place. Even better is the wall of electrical meters on the wall by the bathrooms. I will *have* to get a pic of that next time I'm there. Also the bathrooms are really cool. The men and women share a double sink outside the bathrooms and they have music piped in back there too. It has a really trendy / cool feeling to it. The front has lots of cozy seating and a friendly staff. I LOVE the artwork on the walls, it's some of the best artwork I've seen anywhere on display in a coffee shop and it changes. Anyway, great coffee, my only complaint is that they don't have more food there. I think they only have waffles?
(4)Michael K.
Lovely little place sitting just below street level with very enthusiastic barristas. The Fancy Oatmeal was really, really good. My mocha was smooth and very tasty, while my daughter enjoyed one of their special teas. Did I say how good the oatmeal was? Gotta have it.
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