Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe

I love the coffee, food and the service. It is a very friendly, cozy place where customers are much appreciated.

Great food great people my favorite breakfast dish” dirty grits” the carmaker high rise is a hot apple cider that is so good, it smooths the wrinkles out from the night before. This place is right out of a fairy tale.

I stopped in because I was on my way to a long meeting and needed something delicious (and caffeinated) to get me through the day. I’m not familiar with this area of St. Paul and found Golden Thyme purely on a whim (Thanks, GPS!).
I am so glad I found this gem! I had coffee and a breakfast sandwich on a croissant — YUM. It was legit — fresh eggs and coffee brewed strong, just the way I like it (Plus, they serve Peace Coffee, so you know they’re good people). But even better — the service. Everyone who worked there greeted me (and not in the fake Starbucks way) — at the same time, once I got my food, they sent me on my way to a comfy chair, WiFi password in hand, and left me to do my work in peace. I wish I lived close to this place — surely, I’d be a daily visitor.

I love that such a nice place is so close to my home (just moved into the neighborhood). The service is great, everyone is nice, and it’s a great atmosphere.

Being at the Selby Ave. JazzFest yesterday, I went in here for something tasty and refreshing to drink and so that my companion could get some caffeine for the day. The vibe of the place was both friendly and laid-​back, with many people seeming to know one another.
I ordered an iced, dark mocha, and my companion ordered a double espresso. Although his double was served in a 12 oz. styrofoam cup, it tasted great. We found an open table at the back and sat down for a spell. My iced dark mocha was delicious — lightly sweet, almost like a chocolate milk. As I got further into the beverage, it became stronger and sweeter in flavor and still, very good. My companion liked mine so much that he got one for himself.
I noticed that when the (apparent) owner brought food to the table adjacent to ours, she was pleasant and polite and when the elder gent asked about a piece of pie, she told him what was available and then returned a few minutes later with a piece, telling him that she’d taken the liberty to warm it up for him. A very thoughtful gesture on her part.

It’s not fast food… and that’s a GOOD thing! This is another place in my neighborhood that I’ve gone by a thousand times and never dropped in. I’m trying to be a Good Person and ride my bicycle places, so I popped over there for lunch on my way to the bank. What I had was Just Right… a simple roast beef sandwich and a great cup of coffee. It was just like home, and THAT’S a good thing too. Nice folks, nice jazz… just what I was looking for.