Caffetto Coffee House

with how cute the vibes of this place was, I was really disappointed with the drinks. flavor-wise, the drinks tasted fine, just very very average "espresso and milk" that tastes like you could make it at home. the cappuccino that I ordered was just a bubbly latte, not even remotely close to how cappuccino foam should be. overall, it could be a nice place to chill at to do work or something, but absolutely not a place I would go to for good drinks (especially given how many other GREAT places there are around.)

This used to be one of my favorite hangouts, and it's still one of the few coffeeshops where you can buy a cheap drink and sit down in a comfy chair for a few hours. That being said... I feel like they've really compromised on their values of being an open community space by adding locks to the bathrooms-- bathrooms that are only accessible via a rickety staircase even to paying customers.

My date introduced me to this place. I love the Hot Chocolate and the Dirty Chai Tea. I had the chocolate cake as well, and it was rich and delicious! The jewelry is chic and affordable. I bought a beautiful pair of star earrings today. I love supporting local! The service was good. Nothing too exceptional. The drinks were made in a timely manner. And the barista was nice. I love the dichotomy between the upstairs and downstairs area of Caffetto! The downstairs portion is my favorite! I love the graffiti and pinball machines! It's very aesthetically pleasing, and it makes for a fun place for a date!

I love this coffee shop and always stop there when I’m in the neighborhood. The best latte, imho, in the twin cities. The sun shines over the few outdoor seats and in the front door of this dark, comforting space. Dated, dusty decor- in all the best ways!

Perfect late night study spot. Eclectic and homey vibe with lots of working space. I am always excited to visit. Some reviews complain about elements that I believe give Cafetto its unique charm. I also love the coffee!! It’s bit toasty in there so dress accordingly!

Nice to see this place is still open. They always had great coffee and welcoming "vibes". This also happened to be the place where I first found out about the World Trade Center on 9/11/2001. It's safe to say that this establishment is permanently etched into my memory.

During my recent visit to Minneapolis, I had the pleasure of stopping by Caffetto Coffee House. The ambiance was nothing short of beautiful. The bohemian-grunge vibe of the place made me feel instantly comfortable, and it was evident that this was a space where people could gather without the pressure of alcohol consumption. The staff was notably friendly and knowledgeable about their offerings. Their chai was delightful, and the espresso was top-notch. I truly appreciate the late-night hours they offer, making it a perfect spot for night owls like me. Overall, my experience at Caffetto was memorable, and I genuinely liked it. If you're in Minneapolis, I highly recommend giving this place a visit!

It's rustic on the verge of urban decay. Didn't seem clean. Cold brew coffee is strong. Scone was good.

Caffetto is the quintessential Minneapolis coffee shop--they've got tasty, reasonably priced drinks (including a robust selection of teas both hot and iced), good hours, and a real fun punk cafe vibe (lots of fun graffiti and vintage pinball machines). I think Caffetto kind of corners a market that no one else has by being open so late--most coffee shops are barely open past noon, and they're open until midnight! I've personally spent many a late night there finishing up work--it's a really cozy atmosphere, and the selection of pinball machines in the basement are the perfect study break activity. The staff are all great and even when there's a line, they get through it quick and are still able to offer great recommendations--while I usually prefer an iced green tea with no ice, I've tried the lattes, cold press, Thai coffee, and hot chocolate and have genuinely never had a bad drink here. The only thing is to make sure you watch your step if you're walking in the basement--even though it has seating and pinball and the bathroom, it's more of an unfinished space with uneven flooring and I personally rolled my ankle and fell there last year haha.

I jetted from work early to try this coffee shop because I needed a change of scenery and... well... it's Tuesday. :) I was surprised to find that the cafe was packed at 2:30 in the afternoon, but got lucky enough to snag an intimate table in the corner, perfect for reading a book in peace! I had a triple decaf almond milk latte that tasted like it was caffeinated to me but didn't give me the buzz I'm so addicted to, that's when you know it's a good decaf. I love the coziness and the unique artwork in Caffetto. I look forward to coming back at an earlier hour to feed my addiction. But it's great to know I have a go to coffee shop for those afternoon cravings where the decaf tastes just as delightful! UPDATE- 2 hours later: there's additional seating and a pinball machine room in the basement, glad I went downstairs to the bathroom.

This is a great local coffee shop with plenty of space to work or relax while having a great cupper. We got some iced teas, as we'd just had a meal nearby and were killing time before heading over to a performance at the Children's Theatre. They have a wide variety of coffees and teas to drink, so don't get in line until you know what you want. No, they aren't rude or anything, it's nice to not keep others waiting while you decide. Service was friendly and quick and the prices are quite reasonable. The names of some of their drinks are interesting. I'll have to try a few of them when next I visit.

This is such a lovely little coffee shop. There's outdoor seating, some jenky chairs, and on an off street to a very busy street! Thus lots of interesting things can be observed happening outside of this spot. Inside is cozy upstairs either tons of unique decorations. Their coffee menu is wide and a wide array of tea as well. I didn't eat but they had cheese cake options and tons of other snacky treats or baked goods. The downstairs is where the fun is! There are pinball machines and the walls are covered in graffiti / drawings / art. This was extremely fun. There is cozy seating as well, couches, chairs and plenty of tables to put your stuff on, study or do art. The noise down stairs at 2 pm on Saturday was surprisingly quiet. I imagine different times the ambiance would be different. I'd definitely recommend checking this spot out!! I will for sure be returning!

This place is NEVER open when it's supposed to be in the mornings!! Whoever is on the opening shift needs to be fired!! Super UNPROFESSIONAL!! It says they open at 7am here it is 7:20 AM and someone is just getting in. I knocked on the window because the front door was still locked and the extremely RUDE guy who was late gets rude with me (not surprising because he typically is always rude which leads me to wonder if he has an issue with African Americans). Needless to say I won't be coming here again!!

Fun, lively atmosphere! A great place to chat, study, or play pin ball in the lower level. The drinks are pretty reasonable too. The service can be a hit or miss. Hopefully the staff is being treated okay. They seem stressed out most of the time.

This is my local café; it's dark, dusty and sticky but I dig it. The furniture is torn to shreds and nothing matches, they play good music, the baristas don't care if you live or die, the bathroom looks like a setting for satanic ritual abuse; it's punk. My main gripe is that the coffee tastes weird as fuck, it's really fruity and sour - not my cup of tea (coffee).

I got a hibiscus tea to do some coding for work late on a Sunday night after googling what places are good for 'studying' and open late. Was really impressed with the ambiance and how reminiscent of a college commons area where everyone was just quietly hanging out in this homey little niche of a coffee place. Wifi was suprisingly good. I don't know anything about coffee or tea, but my tea seemed custom enough to admire. I love that it's open late every day and how parking is easy and it feels very relaxed and 'astute' in there if you will.

The vibe is super artistry, mismatched, and a little run down but still very homey. I love that local artists are featured and you're able to purchase their works too! It's like a gallery & a coffee shop, kinda. I think Melinda was our barista (not sure about their name, sorry) and they were so fantastic! The drinks were good. They were patient while we took a while to decide what we wanted and were nice at letting us order drinks to-go as we left right as close. (Note: we asked if we could still order, with the expectation we would be told "no". Please always ask and don't assume! Maybe they've already cleaned all the machines for the night). I ordered an iced chai with caramel and soy. It was a bit sweet, probably because of the caramel, but that's exactly what I wanted in the moment. It was also very cinnamony. It was less of a refreshing chai and a bit more thick. This isn't bad but it's always good to know what to expect and not be disappointed! Super cool note - they have so many syrup options! LIKE SO MANY! So go crazy making a custom drink.

Wow. This place is so cute! Plus they have a basement full of pinball machines!!!! Coffee and games? What more can you ask for lol

Caffetto is NOT POC FRIENDLY! NOT LGBTQ FRIENDLY! I posted a review a few weeks ago giving Caffetto a great review, but I take it back. I will never be coming back here after the disrespect my partner and I were shown. I started coming to this cafe a little over a month ago and have been here 5+ times. Each time my partner and I have gotten multiple drinks, and sat in the lobby for a few hours to study/crochet. I also tip over 30% everytime I come here. or USED to. This is gonna be a bit to explain, so bear with me. I just want to tell my full story and have people understand. After my 5-1 shift (barista job) my partner and I decided to go to Caffetto because I loved it so much. The vibes were chill and nobody bothers you really, usually pretty busy, but it's manageable. My partner decided that he wanted to stop by SK to grab a drip coffee down the street because they're more of a specialty coffee roasting café. If you've been to Caffetto, you'll know that they don't roast their own beans and also don't specialize in their drip coffee... or really anything. We went to Caffetto afterwards because that's where I was going to get my coffee and where we would stay for a few hours so he could study and I could crochet. Once we got there, we saw how insanely busy it was. It was about 3pm and the line was basically going out the door for 20+ minutes. We sat down at the bar because that was the only seating available and we wanted to wait till it was less busy before ordering. There was only ONE worker, maybe 5'11 cis looking 28 (maybe) year old white guy. I wish I remembered more of what this guy looked like. My partner and I felt awful because there was a huge rush and only this one person working. He seemed really upset because he kept spilling drinks, he dropped the lid to the iced tea on the floor (and put it back on without washing it), kept running out of dishes, etc. I figured we would let the rush die down before ordering so he could have a minute without hassle, as a barista, I value the time I have to catch up from a huge rush. We were also planning on tipping $20 because of how bad we felt. (Side note, the wind chill outside was -30 degrees so waiting outside was simply not an option). After the rush died down the man started cleaning up. Out of nowhere he comes up to my partner and I (we're both watching a video on our ipad, unbothered) and says "How are you guys doing?" I thought he was nice for coming up to us and asking and we started to respond and start a conversation, but he cuts us off and goes "Thats really rude, you know" ...huh?? "You shouldn't bring coffee from a different place here. That's rude. You wouldn't bring food from a different place to a restaurant, Would you. When you pay for coffee you rent out the place. You can't just sit here-" and kept going on and on with the most disrespectful, condescending, god complex ever. My partner, POC Male, is going "I'm so sorry, I didn't know. We were going to order. I'm so sorry. Is it okay if I finish it?" and I am FLOORED. I would understand this happening if Caffetto was a high class cafe, but are you serious? My friends call Caffetto Cafe Ghetto. The place with the most grunge vibes, graffiti everywhere, torn up seats, garbage everywhere, dirty floors, etc. I'm assuming whoever this toxic elitist man was is the manager considering his attitude and the fact that he was the only one on shift. We left immediately after because there is ZERO shot I would have paid for anything after that interaction. We weren't rude and didn't talk back, just apologized and left. On my way out I said "I hope your day gets better" because he seemed to be in an AWFUL mood to go out of his way to harass customers like that. He responded with "It's going fine." Ok man. No idea if he approached us because we're both queer and my partner is a POC, but regardless, I will never come back here.

Wow this place! Just...wow! It's definitely not your standard, modern day coffee shop vibe. It's hard to capture all the quirk in it's entirety. My daughter wanted a coffee say on the city. We started with the Spybouse and wanted to hit up something with a bit more of a quirky vibe. This is definitely it! Mostly all on a good way. I would totally have given it a 5 star if the 1st smell that hit my nose when walking thru the door wasn't cigarette smoke. (It's a coffee shop- I should smell the rice, deliciousness of those yummy ground brown bean!) It's mismatching, eclectic, darker and broodyish. Yet has a peaceful coziness at the same time. Homey. I think I'd sums it up with homey with a side of old world quirk. What I absolutely love about this place?? Allll the awesome options outside of coffee!!! How often do you find switchel and kombucha offered??! And I rarely see the syrup selections that had! My girls and I are always smitten with violet and rose flavored yummies- they had both and them some for syrups. They also had a few different ice tea, chai tea, Thai tea, Italian soda, French soda & Egg Cream (which we found out is basically like chocolate milk mixed with soda water) for drink options. Supposedly, they have a downstairs with pinball machines. We didn't go down there. I didn't want my 5 year old begging me to part with my quarters :D Honestly, my only complaint is the fact that they had multiple doors open and one with a fan to pull cool air in- but being the smokers lounge was back there- which sucks the smoke into the coffee shop. It probably bothers me more since my little one is with me- and playing with some other kids. I'm definitely coming back in cooler weather to see what fun specialty drinks they offer in the Fall/winter. Or when I'm craving some cozy. Low key down time in a coffee shop. Update: Curiosity got the best of me. I had to check out the basement. And of course the kids begged me to part with some quarters. And I declined :) The basement is definitely not child appropriate...if they can read.

This was a super cool place I stumbled upon! The inside is full of cool stuff and has a very warm atmosphere for studying or getting together with friends! They had great coffee too:)

Great urban neighborhood coffee joint well-made drinks and good coffee. I love the general vibe--Slightly rumpled in a good way and very comfortable interior. Feels good after a bike ride around town. My large mocha was in fact k large and you could taste coffee and chocolate both. Easy bike run up Colfax to the Greenway.

Lovely coffee shop! Cheap and delicious drinks with a very charming rustic vibe!! My partner and I both ordered 12oz hot drinks and it was VERY affordable!!

Even COVID can't kill the strong vibes of Caffetto cafe! Despite being a little toasty inside the staff still stays safe with masks, clean hands and hand sanitizer at the ready. With a solid cup of coffee, friendly staff, good outdoor seating options and chill vibes; this coffee shop is a local win.

They gave me dairy milk with flavoring instead of almond milk. I can't have dairy, so I threw it out immediately. Won't be back. It's a shame, because the arcade is cool.

1. Ambience Nice and cozy for the upside, but it is quite dark and most importantly NO AC if you come during the summer. And during the winter, it has that still air. They just simply have no good ventilation. I really like the fact that you can stand and work in their bar area, you can use the stool if you needed. But the overall lack of circulation of air or no AC during summer thing just makes it not worth the discomfort. If you like very old world, vintage looks with poor lightning, this is a good place. 2. Coffee They have good variety of choices but nothing to die for. 3. Service nice and friendly. 4. Parking Pain. I had to park 3 blocks away cause there is no paid parking I could find and all street parking in the vicinity were completely full. Not coming back here. There are just far too many better places in the area and they aren't doing any better job than their competition.

Chill neighborhood coffee place with edgy interior. Perfect place to hangout by yourself to study or read.

I studied here almost every weekend during my last two years of college. I'm moving away this week and I'll miss this place so much. Great vibes, drinks/cakes, staff, and also dogs - if you're lucky.

First time there and we absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was nice and cozy. You can be yourself and just vibe.

Good place to get work done. Lots of plug-ins. My iced Mocha was interesting with cinnamon. I liked that it was open later than most coffee shops.

I have been going to coffee shops when they still allowed smoking indoors... It was understood that the barista was going to be kinds aloof and you order your beverage and go about your business. Since this is where my expectations start Caffetto is well within my highly rated coffee shops. Every beverage I have had there has been exactly what I wanted and what I expected. The atmosphere is closed in and kinda dark. If you come here in the summer you might boil... They have a really spicy chai that I give 3 thumbs up!

The best vibes! I got a strawberry French soda and a lavender one. The blueberry muffin was also good. Definitely coming back with some friends in the future.

This was my favorite place to hang out in Minneapolis. Great drinks, grungy vibe, open late! A real community coffee shop holding it down in the age of Pinteresty, sterile third wave coffee shops. The bathroom is pretty gnarly... or is it art? If I lived in Minneapolis I'd be here every day.

I am going to say my personal choice for best coffeeshop in Uptown is Cafetto Cafe. The art decor, the awesome and chill staff, great selection of wraps and muffins and of course the old school video games and fuseball in the basement make this the perfect place to let the day pass you by. There is also outdoor seating and free Wifi. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee on the couch or study in a booth for exams.

Crazy place - def for the younger crowd. It's the grunge look. Barista knew locals but not really engaging outside of that. Not my favorite, but because I live nearby I will go back. The croissants are from a bakery nearby and are so yummy!

Hanging out in Caffetto is like coming down from LSD. Colours are more vibrant, everyday things seem novel, and there's pinball in the basement. They have a wide variety of off-brand sodas, kombucha on tap, and oodles of syrups for your coffee drinks. While the water glasses are on the tiny side, there's not much in the way of food options, so.

A cafe whose chai ACTUALLY has flavor in MN Love the pinball machines in the basement and the overall grunge aesthetic.

SO GOOD!!! I went here after a concert and needed some coffee for the drive home late at night. This was one of the shops open and I was very pleased! Nice staff and cool environment! - I ordered a medium iced almond milk latte it was about $5 which is around the same price as Starbucks. But less than most cafes! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Love the atmosphere. It is a colorful place with pinball machines in the basement. It makes a great place to study, or just get out of the house to connect with people.

I've always enjoyed my chai or occasional latte, but the music at night can be so LOUD. It's incredibly distracting when trying to work, which sucks because I come to relax and do work outside of the apartment. I have no problem with the majority of music played, but there is extremely loud sound making its way through my headphones- which are all the way up, something's wrong. The morning baristas usually play mild to medium sound levels. Everyone's friendly on a polite to conversational level, but this noise level is ridiculous.

beyond rude barista, very indirect and disrespectful. i didn't even get the chance to order from here because i couldn't take the rudeness and attitude from this barista. couldn't even use "please" or "thank you"'s to anyone.

Over time, this has become my go-to cafe in the neighborhood. I actually feel lucky to have it around, as it's like an old friend who's always available for a cup of tea and a good conversation. I like the atmosphere and clientele, but their vegan desserts have been lacking. They usually have the same three vegan baked goods from Hard Times Cafe (an espresso muffin, a chocolate-covered shortbread cookie, and a peanut butter cookie), and I'm a bit tired of them now. They're also not very good---they tend to be too sweet or dry. I also wish Caffetto had more innovative drinks, like a fresh-made chai, instead of just serving crappy Oregon Chai mix. And how come they don't have loose-leaf teas? I like however, that Caffetto has started accepting credit cards finally. If they could just start offering a better array of vegan desserts (maybe some vegan pies or cakes from The Wedge Co-op across the street?), I'd give them a higher rating.

This is a VERY unique place. The coffee was very strong and maybe a tad bitter, but it might be just what you need for the gray days we have had lately. It is definitely a dive coffee bar, but there is plenty of seating and a great kombucha! There is plenty of space to work--and judging by the number of people on computers I am guessing free wi-fi. Also guessing an art crowd since one person was studying Picasso and another was writing music. The music might be a bit loud if you were really trying to study or work without your own headphones, but it is a place I will go to again.

Cafetto's charm lies in its eclectic crowd, unique decor, and tasty treats. The coffee is good, if not the best in the neighborhood. Perhaps the space is a bit dilapidated, but that's part of the charm. They always display new at by local artists, something I enjoy. It could use with a bit more cleaning, but I never found its unkempt state anything but charming. They offer plenty of outlets inside, and there is space outside when the weather is accommodating. If you're not in the mood to sip coffee and work, Caffetto has board games upstairs, plus pinball and ping pong downstairs. None of these activities ever seem to generate much noise to distract those looking for a quieter afternoon, either.

It's a very unique place... you could think of it as artsy, vintage, or just a little run down. I've had better coffee that isn't so bitter, but at the same time, I did appreciate the ceramic mugs that it was served in. The bakery items (we had coffee cake and the chocolate chocolate chip muffin) were tasty, but if they had been heated up for a couple of seconds mmm mmm mmm. They do have kombucha though, which you don't find at too many coffee shops...the lemon rosemary was delish! If you find yourself with some time to spare, why not check out this place. If you need something to do, there's a birdhouse take a book, leave a book library out in front. Even if I probably won't be back in the near future, I won't rule it out of my coffee shop inventory.

A really eclectic coffee shop with super friendly staff. I'd say it's got a nautical theme, but it's pretty punky. There are some pinball machines in the basement if you want to escape. It's never busy here, so it's a great place to go if you want to bring a book and read the day away with good coffee.

Caffetto serves as a good reminder that it's probably time to get my eyes checked. After walking into the back room from the sunny exterior, I was a bit stunned of how dimly lit the place was. I second Annie D and Jonathan T that this place isn't exactly where you'd go to for a mind-blowing coffee shop experience, but I do like the fact that it opens until 1AM and its tea is A-OK. Add that to the quirky fact that you can have a ping-pong showdown in the midst of your cramming session makes it a pretty interesting place to be in.

Forget Starbucks or any other chain, if you're in south Minneapolis this place is as real as it gets. Dark, divey and has great coffee. If you go in the afternoon you can see middle aged guys playing magic the gathering while you enjoy a strong ass cup of coffee.

Great cafe, friendly staff, good music being played, and cool art on the walls.

Having gone from living in Minneapolis to LA and now staying put in the NYC area where I ended up, I've lived in some of the best places to get good coffee, but a couple years after leaving I still constantly miss the cozy coffee shops in MPLs, and Cafetto was hands down my favorite and I went constantly. The tea and coffee are both good enough for a 5 star rating, but the funky atmosphere and how comfortable it is to just sit and work or read here pretty much indefinitely is what truly makes this place stand out.

the coziest and chilliest coffee shop on Lyndale. amazing baked goods, coffee hits the spot.

A little run-down but oozing with character. A very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Great. Bathroom. Drank a cold press that changed my perspective. I had it in a cup like the sort from summer camp. The cream danced. I posted a video showing what you're in for. One of a kind time.

If there are more places like this around the world, Yelp should consider including a new category called "coffee dive bar." Caffetto Cafe certainly has its charm -such as the free book exchange/ library in the birdhouse outside and the pinball machines downstairs- that attracts all walks of life. I can definitely see why people hang out there. But when it comes down to rating a coffee shop, I must rate it mostly on its drinks... After tasting almost all of the options on the menu, Caffetto makes alright, but not great, coffee. Also, after visiting the other coffee shops in the area, I can't seem to get past the fact that things look like they are going to fall apart inside. The rundown seats, floors, walls, and tables all make it difficult for me to even consider camping out there. I'm not saying that you shouldn't visit Caffetto, but if you are in the area and need a cup of joe, I would consider other cafes on Lyndale.

The chairs are kind of old, but every piece of this place has character. It's got cold press and kombucha on tap and that was some of the best kombucha I've ever had. It was green tea and grape. So. So. Good. Inspired me to make my own at home actually. They have pinball machines downstairs and board games and uno upstairs. There is also a Pac-Man game to play while you're waiting for your dream and a bar/booth thing to sit at if you just want some good conversation. Good spot. I already recommended my brother and my mom to go there.

Gotta hand it to Caffetto once again... aside from the sometimes questionable volume/choice of music (see previous review), it gives me everything I need in a coffee shop: caffeine (not amazing coffee, but it's drinkable), comfortable (albeit ripping apart) seating, ample power outlets for my gadgetry, local art and smiling service. Plus, they have board games and table tennis... which I don't need but do enjoy now and then. Make sure to read their bathroom graffiti in the basement.

Best coffee house in the city by far. Open till 1 am everyday! Staff and owner Brent are some of the best people around. I was in there the other day and they were playing Cardboard Lamb by Crash Course in Science!!!!! Who does that?!!? So they always seem to play weird awesome music here, I love it! Great collection of pinball games in the basement: Dr. Who, Fish Tales, Black Knight 2000, and freaking BIG GUNS (a personal favorite machine of mine). Pinball tournaments every Friday, super fun. Just the best, I love it, all are welcome and all should go here! For your health!