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Best coffee for tired dads in Saint Paul
5 curated specialty roasters in Saint Paul, ranked on roast quality and local standing. The short list for the 5am wake-ups.
5 top specialty coffee roasters in saint paul, US, ranked by nri.
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roots roasting
the st. clair avenue strip isn't flashy, but that's exactly why roots roasting works so well here. this saint paul spot earned those 261 google reviews the hard way: one perfectly…
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roundtable coffee works
...and there's roundtable coffee works on west territorial road, where they've built something that pulls people back week after week.
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kopplin's
saint paul has its own coffee identity, quieter than minneapolis but no less serious about it.
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sk coffee: coffee bar & roastery
and sk coffee on vandalia street proves that point better than most.
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backstory coffee roasters - west side
and backstory coffee roasters gets that right.
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The 5am setup
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Whole beans from the list above
Grind them per cup. Beans are best within a few weeks of roasting, so buy small bags and buy them often.
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A press by the kettle
An AeroPress or a pour-over cone takes two minutes and leaves nothing to descale.
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Set it up at bedtime
Fill the grinder and put the mug out the night before. At 5am the only job left is boiling the kettle.
Questions, answered
Where is the best coffee in Saint Paul?
roots roasting tops our Saint Paul list, ranked on roast quality and local standing. It is one of 5 curated specialty roasters in the city.
How many specialty coffee roasters are in Saint Paul?
5 curated specialty roasters in Saint Paul make our list, each chosen on merit rather than paid placement.
What is the best coffee setup for a tired new dad?
Buy whole beans from a local roaster and grind per cup, keep a simple AeroPress or pour-over by the kettle, and pre-fill it the night before. Two minutes at 5am, proper coffee, no machine to clean.
Coffee data via Not Another Sunday. Roaster names and notes shown as published.