Roots Roasting

Roots Roasting is a small roastery in Mac-Groveland, St. Paul. Owner Pete adjusts the grinder for humidity, and all the syrups, vanilla included, are made in-house. Part of their mission is helping end forced labor in Brazilian coffee production. It's small and bright, with a wall of windows. It fills up around 9am and 3pm. Wifi isn't great, and there's a dog treat bowl at the door. It's family- and queer-friendly.

Seasonal drinks include smoked maple and miso maple lattes, and the Golden Milk Latte is on year-round. There's a miel latte, matcha, an iced spiced mocha and a decaf Americano. Classic Espresso is the bean to buy. Pastries come from Marc Heu and Rose Street, like kouign-amann, croissants, a cinnamon twist and vegan brownies.