Publika Tea & Coffee Union

One of the many coffeehouses in Dinkytown—check it out if you haven’t been there yet! They’re half local, half global serving products from Tea Source, Uptown-based Dogwood Coffee, and Poor Boy Candies made in Saint Paul.




The other side of their operation is Chatime, specializing in a well-loved international treat: bubble tea. They also have a selection of baked goods so you can satisfy your sweet tooth while you study or chat. Another plus: They have a couple of nice big tables, making for a good group meeting spot if you’re sick of the library.





Website: Publika Tea & Coffee Union

Top 5 tips

1. Offers coffee/tea, baked goods

2. Best for: studying, meeting a friend, meeting a group

3. Wifi access

4. Walking distance from campus

5. Bubble tea!

Bordertown

Tucked between frat row and 4th street this is the coffee place for you when you need to get away and study on a week night.  The couches are comfy and the rooms are cozy, kick back and break out the biology flashcards.  Bordertown serves coffee from independent farmers around the globe and yummy local bakery goods.  If you want a break from the studying, peak into one of the rooms and you may find the photo album of the transformation from abandoned frat shop to successful coffee shop.  It you want a sugar and caffeine high try the Aztec Mocha, it will mess you up.

Top Five Tips
- In a old frat house
- Fresh muffins
- Good for study groups
- Excellent music (If you don't mind acoustic guitar)
- Not open on the weekends!

Bordertown

Wally's Falafel

Shawirma, gyros, falafel, hummus and so much more, Wally's will indubitably fulfill all of your Middle
Eastern and Mediterranean hankerings.  The spicy falafel is punchy and the salads are crisp there is literally nothing on this menu that won't make your taste buds go ga-ga.  The friendly prices welcome you in but if you have time to spare to study or want something in your stomach before a night of partying this is the place to be.  So grab a hot tea and cold hummus and start the party in your stomach.

Top Five Tips
- Agreeable hours: 11am to 11pm EVERYDAY
- Come here before you go out
- They treat student's nicely (the owners son goes to the U)
- Carry out some food and bring it to a party
- The bathrooms are clean

Wally's Falafel

Loring Pasta Bar

Don't fret if pasta isn't your thing!  This menu focuses on a gluten/noodle-loving sensibility but also caters to foods for people all along the cuisine spectrum.  Loring Pasta Bar plays with your taste buds and your eyes by offering sushi, salads, pork tenderloin, pasta dishes (obviously) and a lot more of the unexpected in a gritty and fun loving setting!

Top Five Tips:

- Good for date night

- Good for groups with multiple different tastes
- 25% discount with student ID, excluding Friday and Saturday 5pm to   close
- Outdoor seating
- Live music & salsa dancing (Friday and Saturday Night)


Loring Pasta Bar Link