Groundswell

1340 Thomas Ave W, Saint Paul - 55104
193 reviews
Coffee & Tea
(651) 645-6466

Tasty place! They have a great atmosphere for sitting at a table to talk or getting some work/studying done. Music isn’t too loud & we liked the three separate rooms that separate the place - it gives more of a cozy feel! We got a cappuccino, iced latte, and the *wonderful* earl grey muffin. For sure get the muffin :) Yum!

Great coffee, food is mostly vegetarian and delicious. You can add meat if you would like. The open space and natural light make for an upbeat place to chat and work. Check my menu photos for prices and offerings. The baked goods hit proper too.

I love Groundswell! So welcoming and a great place to hang solo or meet up with friends. Lots of inside and outside seating. I've tried a few menu items and they've all been great! Their vegan options are delicious and I have loved their Banana Bread, Corn Cakes, and Jackfruit BBQ Sandwich. Drinks are always so, so good too. This is a wonderful neighborhood cafe and a great destination spot! Highly recommend. Thank you, Groundswell team!

I've hardly been out to true coffee shops since the pandemic began, and I've only started ordering cappuccinos again the past few weeks.I love cappuccinos. But I want a high quality, traditional cap if I'm going to spend the time and money to drink one. I only order caps from places I've been before and trust their baristas' ability to create micro-foam on demand.Some other shops' have been disappointing or underwhelming, but This One is exactly what I want from a (wet) cappuccino.Thanks, Groundswell ☕---Other Details:Their staff are knowledgeable and friendly.The food is delicious and good quality.The cafe has a lovely, laid-back atmosphere. Good for studying or a conversation.Bright, clean, and open.I always feel welcome here. If we lived in the neighborhood, I'd be here all the time.

Bright and light local coffee shop. I like to go here to catch up with friends and relax. The muffins are pretty good and I often get tea. You should give it a try

Visiting St. Paul and our Airbnb hosts recommended Groundswell. So glad they did! Had the quiche & it was delicious. The staff are friendly and so very nice. We will definitely return to try more of the menu items!

I've hardly been out to true coffee shops since the pandemic began, and I've only started ordering cappuccinos again the past few weeks. I love cappuccinos. But I want a high quality, traditional cap if I'm going to spend the time and money to drink one. I only order caps from places I've been before and trust their baristas' ability to create micro-foam on demand. Some of the recent caps have been disappointing or underwhelming, but This One is exactly what I want from a (wet) cappuccino. Thanks, Groundswell ?☕ --- Other Details: Their staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The food is delicious and good quality. The cafe has a lovely, laid-back atmosphere. Good for studying or a conversation. Bright, clean, and open. I always feel welcome here. If we lived in the neighborhood, I'd be here all the time.

My first visit to Groundswell was wonderful. A great place to catch up with a friend. Delicious scone ...

This is one of my favorite places to meet a friend to catch up or a colleague for a workmeeting over tasty food/drink. The veggie omelette is my favorite, the breakfast sandwiches are also good, and I love that they have gluten free pastry options. They’ve all been delicious. Lots of seating, friendly staff, good WiFi & access to outlets if you need a place to get some work done. They do get super busy sometimes, especially on weekends - for good reason.

Obsession worthy rosemary chocolate chip cookies. Cute merch. Delicious coffee. Great workspace.