Round Up
October 30, 2023
Summer Round Up
"It's cold. We're sad. Let's reflect on Summer."
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Shops
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The Shots
| Coffee Shop | City | Stars | Wifi (mbps) | Meetings? | $ Small Drip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Cafe & Up Coffee Roasters | Minneapolis | 360 | Yes | $2.30 | |
| Roots Roasting | St Paul | 120 | Maybe | $2.75 | |
| Wesley Andrews | Minneapolis | 21 | Maybe | $4 |
Spilling the Beans
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Best outdoor seating
Dinkytown · Minneapolis
Up Cafe & Up Coffee Roasters
- Up Cafe has a ton of seating — especially with their outdoor tables in the summer. You'll never be hunting for a spot.
- The wifi works pretty well outside. Maybe not for a meeting, but for other work, you have something to look forward to when it's warm.
- Lots of options for non-coffee drinkers including energy drinks for those who still want a little boost.
Profile
Wifi360 mbps
Drip$2.30
MeetingsYes
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Best concentration vibes
Mac-Groveland · St Paul
Roots Roasting
- While small, Roots usually has an open seat.
- Roots has a minimalist environment making it great for concentration.
- Great pastries from Marc Heu, but no meal options.
Profile
Wifi120 mbps
Drip$2.75
MeetingsMaybe
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Most interesting menu
Whittier · Minneapolis
Wesley Andrews
- Wesley Andrews is weird but in a great way. With seasonal drinks like the Cuban Coffee Soda, you're sure to find something you've never tried before.
- The wifi can be slow. Enough to do basic work and low stakes meetings, but I wouldn't count on it for the big things.
- No lunch items here, but there are gluten free pastries. Tried and loved by a gluten free friend.
Profile
Wifi21 mbps
Drip$4
MeetingsMaybe
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Juliet + Osmar
After four years as a barista at a Minnesota coffee chain that shall not be named, Juliet is now a Data Analyst at the Star Tribune. After dropping out of bartending school, Osmar is now a computational neuroscience researcher at the University of Minnesota. They both like americanos, but Osmar prefers iced and Juliet likes it hot ;)
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