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Cafe Latte - St. Paul, MN

A breezy cafeteria that offers all sorts of fresh, healthy salads, lovely sandwiches, and soups, plus a case full of killer desserts, including the astonishing turtle cake.
100% Approval Rating (18 votes)
4 - Overall: Worth planning a day around
Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

Three Layer Chocolate Cake ($4.00)
Chili ($6.00)
Caesar salad ($6.00)
any bread (N/A)
Turtle Cake ($4.00)
Tortilla Soup ($4.00)

Written Reviews

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Michael Stern
Roadfood.com Editor
"We staggered into Café Latte after spending a day north of the Twin Cities in Braham, Minnesota’s pie capital. We had just judged the small town’s pie-baking contest, and after sampling eighteen of the finest apple, rhubarb, and berry pies imaginable, all we could ..."   [Read More].

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850 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN
651-224-5687

http://www.cafelatte.com/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dessert
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:No
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:No
Takeout Counters:Yes
The unbeatable combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans here reaches its epiphany. Cafe Latte's turtle cake is so beloved that the restaurant has printed postcards featuring its picture.
"The unbeatable combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans here reaches its epiphany. Cafe Latte's turtle cake is so beloved that the restaurant has printed postcards featuring its picture."
Michael Stern





Can you see just how moist the three layers of this cake are. Each slice is huge and that, combined with its essential richness, makes this one whopper of a dessert.
"Can you see just how moist the three layers of this cake are. Each slice is huge and that, combined with its essential richness, makes this one whopper of a dessert."
Michael Stern


While we tend to free-associate Cafe Latte with the most sinful of desserts, it is also a place that serves some mighty fine salads. Here is the house version of a Caesar salad, gilded with a massive amount of marinated artichoke hearts and Greek olives.
"While we tend to free-associate Cafe Latte with the most sinful of desserts, it is also a place that serves some mighty fine salads. Here is the house version of a Caesar salad, gilded with a massive amount of marinated artichoke hearts and Greek olives."
Michael Stern


A bowl of chicken chili is here accompanied by a Romano cheese-infused breadstick from the Cafe Latte bakery.
"A bowl of chicken chili is here accompanied by a Romano cheese-infused breadstick from the Cafe Latte bakery."
Michael Stern


Is the salad fresh? There is no doubt of that, since you watch yours made to order. Here is the beginning of our Caesar salad.
"Is the salad fresh? There is no doubt of that, since you watch yours made to order. Here is the beginning of our Caesar salad."
Michael Stern


The cafeteria line is getting crowded just before noon. In our experience, though, there is seldom a wait. Sandwiches and salads are made fast, and soups dished out with alacrity.
"The cafeteria line is getting crowded just before noon. In our experience, though, there is seldom a wait. Sandwiches and salads are made fast, and soups dished out with alacrity."
Michael Stern


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