Bordertown Coffee

I'm surprised not to see more reviews about the obvious mouse infestation in this coffeehouse. I literally had a mouse run across my foot. I went and told the barista who was very apologetic and explained that they had told management multiple times and they still had done nothing about the issue. I will not be returning even though I used to go there for coffee almost every day. I feel like it can't be hygenic to order food and drinks in a place with a rodent problem.

I used to love this place, but under its new management the quality of service seems to have seriously deteriorated. I place no blame on the baristas, who have remained pleasant and kind as Bordertown obviously struggles. Recently in particular, I have noticed a huge shift in the welcoming atmosphere Bordertown used to have. The gender neutral pronoun sign for the baristas seems to have "disappeared" as have the instructions on recyclables and compostables, which I thought were a lovely touch to the business. It's so disappointing to see such a neat place lose all of its charm and as a Christian the increasing lack of acceptance and environmental awareness is startling to me. Additionally, within the last month or so the entire espresso machine broke down, which I was super disappointed by. I hope this place can recapture some of its old magic, but I won't hold my breath.

Best coffee shop anywhere near UMN campus. Vibes insane, productivity through the roof.

Gives off a typical college coffee shop vibe . Based on the U of M campus it rightfully should . I ordered a mocha and it was up in a jiff . The lady behind the cou ter was very polite and the coffee was 7/10 ( not my kind of roast) nothing against her :)

Such a peaceful atmosphere! Great for studying, and I love that you can reserve the "library" room for a group. It is going to quickly become a favorite place to be.

Lovely coffee shop with comfy chairs and window seats. Pretty lighting and plants! Such a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy coffee and a pastry. And there's wifi!

The staff are wonderful, the setting is cozy, the coffee is done right, and all of their baked goods are delicious. It is the only place I've been where the vegan options are just as good as everything else. Gem!

First time going there and honestly had no idea what to get. I decided to get the Golden Milk Latte which was AMAZING! I didn’t expect it to be so flavorful! Definitely found an amazing coffee shop that is near campus!

Great food, great staff, really nice home-away-from-home feel. I highly recommend it and everyone I talk to that has been here say they love it! They also have ethically sourced coffee.

Not to be confused with the epic trading destination from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Bartertown (run by Master Blaster, obviously), this converted mansion has multiple levels of seating for groups small and large. The coffee is strong. The tea is hot. The service is excellent. The only thing keeping me from giving Boardertown five stars is that every once and a while, when school at the nearby University of Minnesota is not in session, the coffee shop will be unexpectedly closed because someone didn't show up for the early shift.