Moona Moono

Hands down the BEST coffee I’ve had. I am not much of a coffee drinker so I wasn’t sure what I would like. The Barista (Gabby) listened to what we liked and disliked out of coffee and boba and she recommended two amazing drinks. I never thought I’d like a drink with maple in it, but hands down the best! I truly enjoyed the full experience. From the ordering process, recommendations to drinking the drinks! Thank you SO much for the great experience. We will be back and will recommend when given the chance!

I knew before even coming I'd love it here, but the fact I got to bring my dog, & that she got such a warm welcome from so many @ Moona really took it over the top. The owner insisted she get a pup cup. 😌 Along with that, I was blown away by the owner's creativity in the beauty of the merchandise she's curated. I failed to get photos, but she had such totally unique, cool, gorgeous, quality things available, that I hadn't seen anywhere else (from small businesses). I especially loved her obvious appreciation for artistic & creative expression - there were several fantastic books and so many beautiful supplies available to encourage this. It was so energizing, even just looking through it. I can't wait to actually come back and get something next time. What a gift, to have a space like this added to our community. 🩷

Really cute shop, I had a fun time browsing the trinkets & home decor. As for the drinks, they were okay. We ordered— • lavender matcha $7 • iced black tea $7 • matcha donut • Yuzu strawberry specialty drink $7 I LOVED the Yuzu Strawberry drink!! It had such a fun flavor and I wish I had gotten that instead. The donut was also big and very delicious. The matcha was OK, I didn’t find it to be anything special. The only concern I had is that the plain iced black tea was overpriced in my opinion. I do not think that all iced drinks should be based at $7. The plain black tea definitely is not comparable to the specialty strawberry yuzu. The owner did approach us at the end of our visit and asked for some feedback which caught me by surprise. I’ll give the shop the benefit of the doubt though since they recently opened and are trying to figure things out! Overall, good addition to the city

Gabby saves the date! After leaving mosaic coffee next door being made to feel stupid about not know what to order for someone who doesn’t drink a lot of coffee. My partner and I went next door because I was definitely still thirsty after leaving there empty handed. I was a little more anxious about ordering at Moona because I know even less about boba tea, but I had one before and it was great. Only that was ordered for me. I get up to the register and start my awkward inquires on making a good boba tea for myself while hoping for something close to perfect to what I imagine it to taste like. 🤩 Gabby responded to all our questions and made perfect recommendations. And what a Boone to have found “the best coffee” my future wife has ever had!! Became even an even better experience sitting next to the owner and having a pleasant conversation. This had to be a fateful experience because I even found STONE PAPER!!!! It’s been at least 10 years since I’ve gotten my hands on the best writing paper I’ve ever drawn ink to. What a dream… Thank you Gabby for saving my date. This is going on the list of favorite spots. We’re both are creatures of habit and only like to go to places we know we like. So we will be back.

If you like boba and cute things then this is the place for you. It’s also a quiet place to enjoy a snack or catchup with friends. They do have matcha, you betcha! There’s so much to look at that it’s worth the trip! Parking is a challenge and they only had one counter person at the food station taking orders and preparing them so be patient.

I love everything about this place! The interior is beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Their home goods and Kawaii items are amazing. I loved my matcha donut and black sesame latte. So, so good!!

Thoughtfully designed interior with a curated selection of Japanese and Korean stationery, ceramics, skincare, etc. The cafe was a bit slow so I recommend ordering first and browsing the store while you wait. There is plenty of seating available. Matcha donut - fantastic! Perfect texture. Black sesame latte - wish the black sesame flavor was more pronounced. Overall a great addition to Uptown!

Nice cafe in a minimalist style. The drinks are very unique and well done. I had the sweet potato latte and it was great. The food was meh. I thought that they'd warm up the crossaint but they didn't. Service was fine. The store has a lot of cute things but it is a little expensive.

I talked my mom into bringing me here to grab "coffee" at 5pm, lol. We were both amazed and started looking around at everything but I knew they closed at 6 and I wanted a drink. My mom got the featured Maple Latte and loved it. I got the strawberry matcha. I love that they give you an option for matcha/strawberry ratio. I went even but feel like it was more so on the matcha side. Overall it was a good matcha! I'd definitely like to come back to try more drinks... definitely want to try the black sesame latte! After we got our drinks we started browsing again. My 2 fav things a little treat and shopping! They have so much cute stuff. I love blind boxes but refrained from getting anything this visit. Loved all the Studio Ghibli stuff! I ended up getting a little hot pink tool box from Japan! So cute! Staff were really nice.

A cool cafe in the heart of uptown! Street parking was easy to find, but you would have to walk a block or two if you go during weekend. Cafe itself is very modern and it seems like it's straight out of a k-drama. Retail stores have a lot of bags and socks from Baggu and good amount of Korean skincare brands. So, you can get it in person versus overseas shipping. Some of the items we liked (toys, pins) are definitely on the pricer side. Strawberry matcha is definitely THE BEST I've tried in twin cities. I am sure their strawberry purée is made out of real strawberries instead of grocery store syrups. We split a large drink and the price difference between medium and large is only $1, which is pretty good. Prices are average and they offer a lot of specialty drinks. This is definitely a place to go to if you are a matcha fan like me :) Theres seating area in front of where u order as well as an extended area with more tables. Service was also very fast and bathrooms were super nice too!! Definitely a 10/10

LOVE! I am sooo excited this spot came to Uptown - it's a great new staple on Hennepin! SPACE This space is part shop, part cafe with seating options. It's bright, airy, and not super cramped - with lots of natural lighting and a clean, peaceful vibe. This is a quite large space with tons of seating! I was pleasantly surprised by how much seating there was and had no problem getting a table for myself. SHOP I didn't look through the shop a ton, but loved the simplicity and clean displays. Some fun Korean / Asian goods, from ceramic bowls to cookbooks to blind items and Asian packaged snacks. Lots of cute kawaii trending items here! Great for gift shopping. CAFE I love the simple yet curated menu here! I'm a matcha gal so I was thrilled to see their specialty matcha menu. I went for the strawberry matcha. They asked how I wanted it - more strawb, more matcha, or even and I went with more matcha. I'd go more even next time! But the matcha was delicious: clearly fresh, quality, and well prepared. They have some other fun coffee drinks, and local Chiya Chai too!

What a cool place! The design, layout, and overall vibe of the space are beautiful. I ordered an iced Maple Latte with almond milk (no extra charge for alternative milk!) and a Kimchi Pastry, both were delicious. The Maple Latte came with a thick, vanilla cream foam on top that was delightful. There are plenty of smaller tables, but I really appreciated that there were a couple of larger ones, perfect for our group of five! Not sure if this is standard, but they also let us order food in for lunch while we worked which we really appreciated!

I'm so sad. I've never been to this café before it is seriously the cutest gem. Although the line for coffee was abnormally long, I just browsed their large selection of stationary, ceramics, glassware, skin care, and so much more. I ordered a plain old latte but the barista recommended putting their coconut cold foam on top which I'm so glad they did. It was an 11/ 10. The cold foam also lasted for a solid hour.

Open concept and I enjoyed the design of the store. Lots of Korean beauty and home goods, stationary. Ordered bubba tea at their cafe - they also collab with Marc heu for pastry. Trendy and nice. Relax location to hang out with friends. Some of the items seem to be a little over priced. We have seen the same Korean beauty brand at tjmaxx for a lot cheaper.

I hadn't realized Moona Moono opened up, and I had to pull over immediately when I was driving by last week! What a fun a unique space! I enjoyed browsing the giftwares (lots of an ideas for upcoming holiday purchases!), and I treated myself to a few Bogart's donuts to-go! The vibe here is really cool! I'm glad to have them in the neighborhood for something fresh!

The gorgeous interior, lovely product selection, and solid treat / cafe options. The yuzu strawberry refresher was perfectly, well, refreshing! And I liked the matcha donut - not too sweet.

Such a wonderful addition to the stores in this area! I've gone several times since they first opened, and it's always a great experience. I love all of the variety of options at the store, everything from blind boxes to ceramic bowls. The coffee is also delicious as well, I got the iced maple latte this last time and it was so good!

If you like boba and cute things then this is the place for you. It's also a quiet place to enjoy a snack or catchup with friends. They do have matcha, you betcha! There's so much to look at that it's worth the trip! Parking is a challenge and they only had one counter person at the food station taking orders and preparing them so be patient.

Checked out Moona Moono for the first time yesterday and loved every bit of it! It has such a bright energy when you walk into it. I think one of the owners or managers came around greeting everyone and asking how we were which was so sweet and nice. The service was also quick and there were plenty of options to choose from - matcha, coffee, and lemonade. I enjoyed browsing all the items and got some KBeauty skincare to take home! I'm so glad I have another place to get the sunscreen I use because sometimes it can be hard to get at other places. I will definitely be back and cannot wait to see this cafe thrive in Uptown!

Super cute place! They have a shop with different stationary, skincare and home goods items. Lots of cute things to look at before you get your coffee. My husband and I brought some journal items and had plenty of space to set up, enjoy our coffee and journal for a bit. Workers were nice, greeted us when we came in and when we left. We both got a vanilla hot latte and it was good. Super cute place, can't wait to go back!

Short and to the point. Recommended by my daughter. Great place. Clean, quiet with great offerings for food and other essential items. The staff is professional and courteous. If i lived in the area this would be a daily stop. I highly recommend. Bob Ruebel Olivia, Mn

Moona Moono is a cute and modern cafe and store selling a variety of Asian products, coffee, tea, and pastries. It is light and open inside with a lot of wood accents. It also has a peaceful vibe to it. Upon entering, one walks into the store where there are varieties of Asian skincare products, kitchen products, snacks, cute stuffed animals, stationery, and more. At the back is a coffee and tea bar with a display case of pastries and some tables in front. To the right of the store, there is a nice space with tables for hanging out, working, or studying. I ordered the Black Sesame Latte and purchased a coaster and some cute dog-shaped paperclips. The latte came out quickly. It is one of the best Black Sesame Lattes I have had. It is smooth and creamy. The black sesame flavor comes through in the cold foam and the foam added a nice texture to the drink. Overall, giving Moona Moono a 5/5. It is a unique shop to find cute (but functional!) things. The staff and friendly, and the space is great for studying or working. Would highly recommend to others and would definitely come back to try other drinks and the pastries.

Went to this super cute Korean cafe and loved the cozy, aesthetic vibe! It's beautifully curated with unique dishware, candles, Korean skincare, and snacks -- such a fun place to browse. I was excited to try the matcha strawberry drink, but it was just okay. The coffee was good though! The space looks perfect for studying or a casual date -- calm, cozy, and inviting. Plus, so many cute things to check out while you're there. I'll definitely be back to try more!

Here's what I'll say - they serve a very earthy matcha. I honestly love it just the way it is. I got the strawberry matcha with oat milk and I think it had the perfect balance. At the same time, I would suggest offering a maple syrup/agave sweetener option for the average person with a sweet tooth. I love the location and street parking that's available. All drinks can be paired with an array of croissants from Marc Hue (iykyk). The staff members were so cool and friendly. Highly recommend!!

Such a fun new spot! I believe this used to be paper source and it's such a nice shop/coffee shop. Tons of natural lighting and the drinks options are super fun along with the pastries. I got the blueberry matcha but be warned there are small blueberry pieces in it so it gets stuck in your teeth haha! Everything was delicious and there's free parking a few blocks up in the residential neighborhood area. I'm excited to go back and try the strawberry matcha!

A rising star in the neighborhood! This space is full of charm and lots to look at and enjoy. I like browsing all their wares and goods which include Asian owned business like EMME along with local twin cities makers to popular blind boxes. They also have a well stocked section of stationary goods and collectible stickers and pins. It's always nice to come back and see what's new. They also have a cafe with a variety of matcha drinks as well as a black sesame latte. Along with their staple menu they have seasonal drinks.

I got the lavender matcha and it was $8.72. It was a decent matcha latte but lacked flavor. I am not a fan of the matcha brand and I think it was too diluted with milk. The lavender flavor was pretty good. They offer almond and oat milk alternatives. The store part of Moona Moono was very cute! Nice to know that you can get Hirono blind boxes here, with a small assortment of stationary, k-beauty, household items, and more. There is also quite a bit of seating but on a Friday afternoon, getting a spot to sit and do work was a little challenging. I also tried a friends dalgona latte. Again it was okay, but nothing special. It's a cute place and very aesthetic, but I probably won't come back (unless I want a blind box).

Super cute, fresh, clean little spot! Didn't know what to expect but it's open and so clean.. not too cluttered. There is a lot of seating to just sit and chill or to get work done. There are also a bunch of cute lil knick knacks to get too! I got the strawberry matcha with oat milk..omg. the strawberry was like a fresh strawberry preserve or pulverized.. not too sweet and the matcha was just so delicious. Will be back!

A really unique spot with solid drinks and great work space! Wish we had something like this in Houston.

Wow what a lovely place! Was driving by and noticed a new place. I went inside and I ordered their iced matcha with oatmilk and blended fresh strawberries. It was truly amazing taste! I tried their matcha brown sugar butter donut too but I could not finish it all because of the heavy amount of dairy. The girl working there was very pleasant and she was the only staff. No line. I love how they sell Korean beauty products because I will come back to purchase them.

A very cute Asian coffee shop general store that has come to uptown. they have all sorts of Asian K beauty Korean toys and snacks. as well as coffee, Boba tea, and Matcha. The natural lighting is beautiful here. I went to the grand opening and it was very busy. I had no idea that paper source was no longer there until someone told me. But I'm glad to see something in its place. The staff was friendly and helpful. I the because of the long line. I would suggest going during the week at least in the beginning looking for something more quiet.

Love their space! Drinks are fun to try staff actually listen to feedback and help adjust your drinks to your taste!

Moona Moono was a wonderful gift and coffee shop. The strawberry matcha and maple latte were both delicious. I will be coming back for more!

Can I just say so stinking cute! I love this little cafe For many reasons which I will shortly get into. First off you are greeted by the little store in the front, and normally I am pretty good about being able to say no to impulse buys but they got me with their super cute and well priced note books! Their staff goes above and beyond, when I ordered a matcha I asked, "is this pretty heavy matcha flavored or more on the milky side". And they responded and said, if I wanted it to taste strongly of matcha they would at no extra cost and that if I didn't like the drink I should go back up and they'd fix it! Great customer service, and they also got it right on the first try ;). The matcha flavor is quality and the strawberry syrup tasted like it's made in house or at least with fresh strawberries. In terms of atmosphere I love how light and open the space is, they also have a ton of fun community events which are well worth checking out.

Finally got to check out Moona Moono on this wonderful sunny day! I got the strawberry matcha on the more strawberry side with oat milk and a matcha doughnut. The strawberry matcha was okay, when I sip on the strawberry portion it tastes great however when I am drinking just the matcha it does taste a little bland. I am not someone who has a hard time with pure matcha but I do think this tasted a bit bland. I think the addition of some honey would do the trick. The doughnuts were fabulous and fresh! They were soft and chewy and the matcha flavor was good however it did not stand out to me. Overall I love the concept of the cafe with Korean makeup and skincare products and other Korean brand items available for purchase. This would be a perfect place to study or enjoy a sweet treat with friends!

This store is really cute and enjoyable to be in. I could have spent hours looking around at all the packaged snacks, art supplies, skincare, and gifts. Unfortunatly what we ordered from the cafe was pretty dissapointing. My sister and I both got matcha hers was the strawberry with whole milk and mine was the ginger with almond milk. Surprisingly we liked the ginger one better but both where lacking flavor and pretty milky. The ham and cheese croissant was decent just wish we could have warmed it up and the match doughnut had a nice brown butter flavor but quite dry. Will have to try the coffee if I ever end up going back there.

Cute shop but drink is just normal. I ordered a black sesame latte highly recommend for anyone who loves earthy, subtle flavors. I just wish the black sesame flavor came through more strongly too much milk

If you're looking for a cozy and aesthetic spot, Moona Moono is a must-visit! This cute Korean cafe not only serves incredible matcha drinks but also doubles as a boutique for Korean skincare, home goods, and fun little gifts perfect for treating yourself or picking something up for friends and family. The vibe here is super chill and welcoming, with plenty of seating if you're planning to hang out, study, or get some work done. They even have blind boxes for a little extra fun while you wait! We tried the strawberry matcha and blueberry matcha, and both were absolutely delicious perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and made just the way we liked. The staff is so friendly and attentive, and the overall atmosphere is just chef's kiss. Highly recommend if you're a matcha lover or just looking for a cute cafe to relax in.

I love the space! The storefront is super cute and lots of cute products. I was disappointed at the drinks however. I got the strawberry matcha with boba, and the boba was under cook and hard. The drink itself was okay. My partner got the daltons latte and it was also just okay. I do have high hopes for this place and I thought that maybe I came in a bad day, but overall great space, drinks are just okay.

Super cute cafe with great matcha options! I tried the strawberry matcha latte and it was great and not too sweet, made with real strawberry purée. My friends lavender matcha was to die for as well! We also didn't know that the cafe had a little store and had fun shopping around before taking a walk around the lake. I will definitely be back to try the black sesame latte and grab more matcha!

My friend and me wanted to check the place out post grand opening after the crowd died down because we were really interested in the shop portion (k beauty, stationary, blind boxes, and home items). We also grabbed some strawberry matcha + black sesame lattes. We were pleasantly surprised that the sesame latte came with black sesame cream on top and it was our favorite of the two drinks. There's street parking a few streets over from the place that's free. Owner was super friendly and they're very active on instagram on when blind boxes are stocked up (they added some popmart recently)!

I was sad when Papersource left the Uptown area and was worried It was going to be sitting empty like some of the surrounding business fronts. When I found out that Moona Moono was taking over the space and when I learned what it would be turned into, I was beyond excited. I followed them instantly and was anticipating the day they opened. We went the day before their actual grand opening and took a peek. The decor is simple and gorgeous. I love the vibe they were going for! It feels so clean and... Airy? I was a little surprised there wasn't more in the store but it also was a soft opening so it kinda made sense. I was so so so excited to find out that they had a pretty decent selection of Korean skin care there! It is a little pricier than ordering it online but the convenience is amazing and totally worth it in my opinion. I loved that she had little informational signs around the area for people who were new to it. I really hope in the future it expands and maybe they bring makeup in as well! They had a small display of stationary things and I was a little underwhelmed but I have a feeling as they get more comfortable it'll expand. The houseware section was also pretty limited but I loved the beautiful minimalistic bowls/plates they had. In my opinion they were a fair price as well. The toy section was so cute. They had a great selection of blind boxes! It was hard not to buy all of them lol. Lastly we went to the cafe to try it out. The staff was friendly and doing very well! We got the Dalgona Latte and the Strawberry Matcha. Both were great! I loved the tart strawberries at the bottom of the drink and I felt like it had a perfect matcha taste. The Dalgona latte is definitely sweet but if you like that (which we def do) it's really yummy!! I hope in the future they come out with more fun specialty drinks!! I would come here all the time to try out every new flavor. There is a decently sized cafe area where you can sit and hang out. I would love to come here and do homework or read! The owner was extremely friendly and personable! We really enjoyed talking to her. Overall I think this is a place I will be visiting FREQUENTLY! I hope they do well and stay in Uptown!!! I love supporting a small asian owned business. I'm so so happy we have something like this here now! I think their amount of stock is due to just opening and I hope she grows the collection of items in the future!

Moona Moono is a cute cafe offering drinks, delicious donuts, and Asian goods. I came here with a group of friends on opening day as we were excited to see it opening in Uptown area! I tried the Yuzu Tea, Matcha Butter Donut, and Yuzu Poppyseed donut. The donuts were magical - my favorite part of the visit! The matcha and yuzu flavors matched perfectly with Bogarts already great recipes. The Yuzu Tea was a major let down though. To charge so much money for what was obviously just a spoonful of ginger lemon honey and water felt like a joke to me! They ran out of matcha for matcha drinks unfortunately, so I can't speak to the quality of those. My partner also thought his Dalgona latte wasn't great. They may have just been overwhelmed with the massive line. As for aesthetics, the space is calming and there is a small area for sitting that gets plenty of sunlight. On a not so busy day I think it would be a great place to relax and treat yourself to a surprise box or drink and pastry and read for a bit. The staff was so nice and patient. You could tell they're very happy to see such a big turnout! Street parking was plentiful and my whole friend group was able to find a spot despite how busy it was! Will come back again one day to try their matcha drinks, hopefully will be better than the Yuzu Tea!

Love the ambience, location, how spaced out the seating is. Prepare for a line! Speaks to how delicious the drinks are.

super cute place with really good matcha and cute trinkets, that would make good gifts.

Absolutely amazing ambiance. One of my favorite coffee shops to sit down, get some work done and enjoy some coffee. A slightly larger menu would be appreciated, especially on the food side, but it certainly doesn't take away from the experience by any means. Highly recommend.

Went to their opening and it was super packed. Thankfully there are tables and displays of blind boxes, kids coloring books and toys, stationary, Korean skincare, ceramics and other various goods to look at while waiting. They ran out of matcha right before I ordered and I also got the last matcha brown sugar donut that they have with a bogarts partnership. I ordered the dalgona latte and it was alright, but wasn't as sweet as I thought it would be. The dalgona cream on top was super thick and fluffy and tasted decent mixed into the drink. It isn't nearly as sweet as the dalgona that was popular during covid so don't expect that if you order it. My friend ordered the yuzu honey drink which was pretty steep in cost for tasting like diluted lemonade with a scoop yuzu jelly. The staff was super kind and patient despite the huge crowd. I'm excited to see how they do after such a busy opening!

Place is adorable but the matcha tastes terrible. Tried really hard to enjoy it but it's very diluted and I taste mostly milk rather than matcha. The matcha also doesn't taste authentic. I'm hoping the coffee will taste better my next visit.

The lady was very nice but the drink was 8 dollars and wasn't very well made (taste like sparkling water and chopped up strawberry's )and there was only 1 size. I usually go to Nico boba and they are cheaper and have different sizes . Way too much and the drink isn't very good . For 8.50?!? Isnt this a new business let's start at 6 or even 7. I also didn't like how there was no one at the front. If I wanted to buy something would the lady in the drink area ring it for me ? Felt very empty and dull. The cup will not stop spilling !! And doesn't have a boba lid. The lady was very sweet but I wish she told me if there was an up charge .. But I'm glad I went so I could lower my expectations.

Moona Moono made a Matcha girl out of me! I've always been a bit iffy on matcha but the owner took the time to talk me through the options and tell me about their homemade syrups (which are also to die for delicious) and I am totally hooked. Hands down the best matcha I've had. The atmosphere and thoughtfully chosen merchandise is an added bonus, such as cute space, but seriously go get yourself a matcha!

A great, airy, open and well designed space with cute products and delicious drinks.

Had a great time on their opening day! Staff were knowledgeable and friendly (even in the chaos of the crowd). The space is set up beautifully and the shop had such a nice selection. I can see this being a nice place to get work done once the crowd calms down a little bit.